SMOKE RISE CLUB

What SMOKE RISE CLUB does

Smoke Rise Club (legally The Smoke Rise Club, Inc.) is a private, member-owned homeowners association and gated lake community located in Kinnelon, Morris County, New Jersey, approximately 30 miles from New York City. Founded in 1946 by John Talbot, Sr. on the former Kinney Brothers Tobacco Co. estate, the community encompasses 2,500 acres of preserved woodland and watershed, centered on the 108-acre Lake Kinnelon, and serves approximately 920 single-family households on minimum 1.5-acre wooded lots with enforced architectural standards. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Governors and managed by an onsite professional staff of approximately 19 employees, with back-office HOA administration outsourced to Taylor Management Company.

The community's product surface is a portfolio of recreational and social amenities: a sandy beach with lifeguards, docks, and watercraft storage; ten tennis courts (six har-tru, four hard) plus a paddle tennis court; a sailing club, equestrian riding rings, fishing club, running club (Striders), paddle tennis, swim team (Stingrays), and ice-skating pond; and over 20 sub-clubs including the Smoke Rise Players community theater, Mothers Group, Solos, Nursery School, Laurel Guild, and Women of Smoke Rise. The historic 1892 stone Smoke Rise Village Inn, operating as an adjacent entity since 1947, provides fine dining and banquet facilities for residents and external guests. Infrastructure includes 30+ miles of internal road, two manned 24-hour gates, and St. Hubert's Chapel.

Revenue is generated through mandatory annual HOA dues from all 920 member households (recurring subscription) and transaction-based revenue from the Village Inn restaurant and catering operations. Access is controlled through a gated, sponsor-required application process and supported by real estate partnerships with local realtors. There is no public stock listing, no venture or private equity ownership, and no disclosed funding history; the entity operates as a self-sustaining, member-funded residential association.

Name

SMOKE RISE CLUB

Legal name

The Smoke Rise Club, Inc.

Website

https://smokerise-nj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Smoke Rise Club, Inc. is a private, member-owned gated lake community and homeowners association in Kinnelon, New Jersey, serving 920 single-family households across 2,500 acres of preserved woodland with Lake Kinnelon, beach, tennis, sailing, riding, and the historic Village Inn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Residential Community Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAHAJ

Active Adult / Senior Community Association Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

Keywords

• Private lake community
• Homeowners association
• Gated residential community
• Recreational amenities
• Community membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinnelon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Association Dues / HOA Fees: Smoke Rise Club generates revenue through member association dues. Members pay annual fees to the Home Owners Association for maintenance of common properties, roads, beaches, lakes, and community amenities. The dues support 24-hour security, maintenance operations, and community administration.
2. Village Inn Restaurant Revenue: The Smoke Rise Village Inn, a separate business entity, generates revenue through fine dining, relaxed dining, and banquet facilities. The historic stone building dates back to 1892 and has operated as a restaurant since 1947, serving as a culinary and catering destination for 65 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smoke Rise Club is a private gated lake community and homeowners association operating on 2,500 acres in Kinnelon, New Jersey, serving approximately 920 member households. It provides residential community living supported by HOA membership dues, 24-hour gated security, maintenance of common areas, and a comprehensive portfolio of recreational amenities including Lake Kinnelon beach, tennis courts, sailing facilities, riding rings, and the historic Smoke Rise Village Inn restaurant and banquet venue.

Product overview

Smoke Rise Club is a private gated lake community in Kinnelon, New Jersey offering a comprehensive suite of recreational amenities and community facilities. The community spans 2,500 acres with approximately 920 single-family homes and features Lake Kinnelon (a 108-acre recreational lake) as its centerpiece. The product portfolio includes beach facilities, multiple sports clubs (tennis, sailing, paddle tennis, riding), a historic restaurant (Village Inn), community organizations (Laurel Guild, Mothers Group, Nursery School, Players theater group, Solos Club), and recreational areas (Village Green, Hoot Owl Pond). The community is professionally managed with 24-hour security, and is governed by an elected Board of Governors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smoke Rise Village Inn: A historic stone building restaurant offering fine dining and catering services, operating for over 65 years from the original farm structure dating back to 1892.

Products and services

• HOA Membership

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taylor Management CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTaylor Management Company handles HOA administration including dues collection and payment processing. Payments are made to P.O. Box 879, Newark, NJ 07101. The lock box accepts no correspondence - all correspondence should be sent to the regional office. Checks made payable to Taylor Management Company will be returned.
• Smoke Rise Village InncoreOthersThe Smoke Rise Village Inn is a separate business entity operating from the historic 1892 stone building. It offers fine dining, relaxed dining, and banquet facilities, and has been serving the community for 65 years. The restaurant hosts community events including Smoke Rise Players theater productions.
• Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company #3minorOthersProvides fire protection services to the Smoke Rise community and surrounding Kinnelon area. Located at kvfc.net.
• Morris County ClerkminorOthersCounty clerk services accessible to Smoke Rise residents for official document filings and records.
• Local RealtorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 5-6% of homes are for sale at any given time. Prices range from $400,000 to $2 million+. Only realtors can accompany non-resident visitors to the gated community. Residents are referred to realtor.com, njmls.com, and zillow.com for listings.
• Smoke Rise Sub-ClubscoreOthersOver 20 sub-clubs operate within the community including Fishing Club, Smoke Rise Players, Riding Club, Tennis Club, Swim Team (Stingrays), Striders (running/walking), Bridge Club, Paddle Tennis Club, Sailing Club, Mothers Group, Laurel Guild, Solos Club, Nursery School, and Women of Smoke Rise. Each operates semi-independently under the club umbrella.
• Charlotteburg Reservoir Weather StationminorOthersWeather data for the Smoke Rise area is sourced from a weather station located at Charlotteburg Reservoir, providing local weather information to residents.
• Smoke Rise FarmsminorOthersOff-site horse riding lessons are available through Smoke Rise Farms for residents interested in riding activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Alpine Country Club: Private country club in Alpine, NJ (Bergen County) catering to affluent professionals and executives with recreation, dining, and social amenities. Comparable NJ private club serving a similar high-end residential membership base.
• Bay Head Yacht Club: Private club in Bay Head, NJ (Jersey Shore) offering yachting, beach, tennis, and social amenities to members. Comparable NJ private membership club with waterfront lifestyle focus.
• Essex Fells Country Club: Private country club in Essex Fells, NJ, serving discriminating professionals and families with golf, dining, and social amenities. Directly comparable as an NJ-based private membership club with executive/family target segment.
• Mountain Lakes Club: Private lake residential community in Mountain Lakes, NJ, with a similar HOA/membership structure centered on a lake, recreational amenities, and community clubs. Most directly comparable private gated lake community in northern NJ.
• The Knoll Club: Private country club in Parsippany, NJ (also Morris County) offering membership-based recreational amenities, dining, and social programming. Comparable as a Morris County private membership club with similar resident profile.
• Rumson Country Club: Private country club in Rumson, NJ, with membership-based access to recreational facilities, dining, and family programming. Comparable NJ private club with similar family/professional member profile.
• Deal Golf & Country Club: Private club community in Deal, NJ (Jersey Shore), offering golf, beach, and social amenities to member families. Comparable private NJ membership club with strong family lifestyle orientation.
• Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club: Private beach and tennis club in Spring Lake, NJ, with membership-based access to beach, tennis, dining, and social programming. Comparable NJ private membership club with multi-generational family appeal.

Broad incumbents

• FirstService Residential: Large, publicly recognized HOA and residential property management company serving communities across North America. Relevant broad incumbent for HOA/community association management services, which Smoke Rise currently outsources to Taylor Management.

Regional players

• The Creek Club: Private club in Locust Valley, Long Island, NY, offering waterfront recreational amenities to an exclusive membership base. Comparable private membership club in the NYC metro with similar executive/family demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smokeriseinn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smoke-rise-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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