Hudson Farm Club, Inc.

What Hudson Farm Club, Inc. does

Hudson Farm Club, Inc. is a private members-only outdoor recreation and event venue operating approximately 4,200 acres of preserved land across Hopatcong, Byram, and Andover townships in Sussex County, New Jersey. Established in its current form in 1997 by the Kellogg family on property with documented roots to a 1904 estate and an earlier iteration as the Hudson Guild Farm, the Club offers a year-round shooting sports and outdoor experience built around a 20-station sporting clay course, VIP shooting and outdoor activity packages (shotgun, rifle, handgun, archery, fly fishing), and a 6,500 sq ft Crows Nest Event Center. The Club operates as an event-driven business: members pay annual dues that fund the Hudson Farm Foundation (established 2000, which has distributed over $11,000,000 to Sussex County nonprofits), and the property is rented as a turnkey venue for charity fundraisers, corporate outings, and team-building events, with an average charity event in 2022 raising $120,000 and select events reaching $750,000.

The asset stack includes on-site retail via the Griffin & Howe Showroom (firearms, accessories, apparel, open to the public seven days a week), an on-site hydroponic greenhouse supplying event catering, and a deep conservation program featuring partnerships with the American Chestnut Foundation, Trout Unlimited, NJ Audubon, NRCS, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the American Kestrel Society, plus prescribed burning on 200 acres and a 4,595-linear-foot stream restoration. The Club does not operate a software/technology product; technology is limited to standard website, social media channels, and basic operational tools.

The business model is hybrid: recurring subscription revenue from private membership dues (undisclosed pricing), per-event professional services revenue from charity and corporate event hosting, retail hardware sales through the showroom, and foundation donations that flow back to local charities rather than the operating P&L. The Club is owned by IAT Reinsurance, with the Kellogg family managing operations. Customer acquisition is principally referral-driven within affluent shooting sports and corporate philanthropy networks, with no paid marketing infrastructure. Revenue, headcount trend, and unit economics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Hudson Farm Club, Inc.

Legal name

Hudson Farm Club, Inc.

Website

https://hudsonfarmnj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hudson Farm Club operates a private members-only outdoor recreation and event venue on 4,200 preserved acres in Sussex County, New Jersey, serving affluent shooting sports enthusiasts, charitable organizations, and corporate groups through membership dues, hosted charity and corporate events, and on-site retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Membership Dues: Hudson Farm Club operates as a private year-round outdoor experience for its members. Members pay annual dues which contribute to the Hudson Farm Foundation.
2. Charity Fundraiser Hosting: The club hosts charity fundraising events from April through November, with an average event in 2022 raising $120,000 and some events reaching up to $750,000. The club provides all-inclusive event packages including sporting clay shoots, VIP experiences, food, beverages, and event coordination.
3. Griffin & Howe Showroom Retail Sales: The on-site Griffin & Howe Showroom is open to the public 7 days a week from 9am-5pm, featuring fine firearms, accessories, clothing and other merchandise for sale.
4. Hudson Farm Foundation Donations: The Hudson Farm Foundation receives contributions from club members who contribute a portion of their dues annually. Since inception in 2000, over $11,000,000 has been distributed to qualified charities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hudson Farm Club operates a private year-round outdoor recreational facility on 4,200 acres of preserved land in Andover, New Jersey, where members access a 20-station sporting clay course and complementary shooting sports (shotgun, rifle, handgun, archery, fly fishing). The club also hosts all-inclusive charity fundraising events and corporate outings (averaging $120,000 raised per event in 2022), operates the public-facing Griffin & Howe Showroom for firearms and accessories retail, and channels dues through the Hudson Farm Foundation, which has distributed over $11 million to Sussex County charities since 2000.

Product overview

Hudson Farm Club operates as a private year-round outdoor recreational facility and event venue, offering members access to a 20-station sporting clay shooting course and VIP activity packages including shotgun, rifle, handgun, archery, and fly fishing experiences. The club hosts charity fundraising events through its dedicated events team, utilizing the 6,500 sq ft Crows Nest Event Center and on-site Griffin & Howe Showroom. The Hudson Farm Foundation, a charitable arm, supports local Sussex County nonprofits. The Greenhouse at Hudson Farm provides hydroponically grown ingredients for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hudson Farm Foundation: Charitable foundation founded in 2000 that distributes donations to support local charities within Sussex County, NJ. Has distributed more than $11,000,000 to qualified charities since inception.

Products and services

• Private Membership Outdoor Facility A private year-round outdoor facility for members featuring shooting layouts on 4,200 acres of preserved farmland in Andover, New Jersey, offering access to sporting clays and ancillary disciplines.
• Sporting Clay Shoot A 20-station sporting clay course where each participant receives 100 shots with NSCA-trained instructors; capacity of up to 80 shooters with prizes for highest individuals, highest teams, and 'clay conservationist' categories.
• Charity Fundraising Events All-inclusive charity fundraiser hosting packages for non-profits, Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and celebrities, including 20-station clay shoot, NSCA instructors, Polaris rangers, ammunition, targets, firearms rental, awards reception, open bar, meals, and use of the Crows Nest event center.
• Crows Nest Event Center A 6,500 sq ft event center accommodating up to 150 guests, used for charity fundraisers, corporate events, and member gatherings; includes a full-length accordion glass door onto grounds, firepit, and Adirondack rocking chairs.
• Griffin & Howe Showroom On-site retail store operated by partner Griffin & Howe, open to the public 7 days a week, 9am-5pm, selling fine firearms, accessories, clothing, and branded merchandise to event guests and walk-in visitors.
• Hudson Farm Foundation Charitable foundation founded in 2000 that distributes donations from member contributions to qualified non-profits in Sussex County, New Jersey; over $11,000,000 distributed to qualified charities since inception.
• Charity Hikes Annual community hikes (Hopatcong Township Hike and Byram Township Hike) hosted on Hudson Farm property, with proceeds supporting local charitable organizations including emergency services, school PTOs, and community foundations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average charity event raised $120,000 in 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Chestnut FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Farm Club cooperates with the American Chestnut Foundation to plant American Chestnut hybrid trees on the property in an effort to re-establish the tree species that has been extinct for over a century due to chestnut blight. Of the 70 trees planted in 2017 and 2018, 65 are alive and growing. Trees are planted in grouse clear cuts and on the main grounds.
• New Jersey Audubon SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Farm Club cooperates with NJ Audubon Society and NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife on a prescribed burn program. The partnership implements burns on 200 acres (74 acres wetlands, 126 acres upland forest) to restore fire-adapted ecosystems, control invasive species, and promote understory diversity. NJ Audubon obtained a NAWCA small grant in 2018 for this project.
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCS partnered with Hudson Farm on the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) program and USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program to create Golden-winged Warbler habitat on 10 acres of upland forest. Additional technical assistance provided for vegetative management.
• New Jersey Forest Fire ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to conduct prescribed burning on 200 acres of property. The service works with HFC and NJ Audubon staff to complete burns and provides professional training and certification for staff to conduct prescribed burns.
• Boy ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local Boy Scout troop planted approximately 5,000 trees on Hudson Farm property as part of the reforestation program. Tree species included Pitch Pine, White Oak, Red Oak, Black Cherry, and Willow.
• Trout UnlimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Farm Club partnered with Trout Unlimited on stream restoration projects. A 4,595 linear feet stream restoration with 67 habitat enhancement sites was completed to create new trout habitat including pools, riffles, and runs. Enhancement was designed to provide optimal feeding, holding, and spawning habitat for trout.
• American Kestrel SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Farm Club participates in the American Kestrel Society research project, placing 15 Kestrel nesting boxes on their properties. Boxes are monitored weekly during breeding season beginning in March with cameras to track activity and population data.
• NJ Division of Fish and WildlifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership for prescribed burning program and wildlife monitoring. The division conducts avian response monitoring through breeding bird surveys during and after prescribed burn project completion.
• Griffin & HoweminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGriffin & Howe Showroom operates on-site at Hudson Farm, open to the public 7 days a week. The showroom features fine firearms, accessories, clothing and merchandise. The partnership also supports Tri-State Youth Safety & Shooting Sports Education Foundation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Ducks Unlimited: A major waterfowl and habitat conservation organization partnering with private landowners. Comparable to Hudson Farm's conservation mandate around habitat, wildlife, and private-land preservation partnerships.
• Trout Unlimited: A coldwater fisheries conservation organization that has been a core conservation partner with Hudson Farm on stream restoration. Comparable as a nonprofit conservation counterpart supporting private-land habitat work.
• New Jersey Audubon Society: A regional conservation organization partnering with Hudson Farm on prescribed burns, Golden-winged Warbler habitat, and forestry programs. Comparable as a regional conservation partner rather than a competitor.
• National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF): The firearms industry trade association governing shooting sports including NSCA certification (used by Hudson Farm's instructors). Comparable as a sector ecosystem participant and standards body that shapes the demand environment for shooting clubs.
• Rolling Rock Club: An ultra-private, conservation-oriented sporting club in western Pennsylvania with a comparable membership and estate-recreation model. Similar in its exclusive, legacy private-club positioning and emphasis on land stewardship, though centered on fishing and field sports rather than shooting.

Broad incumbents

• Orvis Company: An established outdoor lifestyle brand offering sporting clays venues, hunting trips, fly fishing, and premium outdoor retail. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same affluent outdoor enthusiast customer base that Hudson Farm targets with memberships and events.
• Bass Pro Shops: A national outdoor recreation retailer and hospitality operator (including Big Cedar Lodge) overlapping with Hudson Farm in shooting sports, hunting, conservation, and premium outdoor experiences. Differs in scale and retail-first model versus Hudson Farm's club/gated experience.

Regional players

• Clove Valley Rod & Gun Club: A private hunting and shooting club in the Northeast focused on upland bird hunting and sporting clays. Comparable to Hudson Farm as a private membership-based Northeast outdoor recreation venue, though smaller scale and less event-driven.

Direct peers

• NRA Whittington Center: A large-scale shooting sports complex in Raton, NM operated by the National Rifle Association, offering sporting clays, hunting, and competitive shooting on a vast preserved property. Comparable in combining shooting sports, conservation, and event hosting on a large natural footprint.
• Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds: A premier private sporting clays and shooting facility in Millbrook, NY operated by Orvis. Highly comparable to Hudson Farm in offering a high-end clay shooting experience, VIP packages, and conservation-driven programming on private preserved land.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hudsonfarmnj
• Instagraminstagram.com/hudsonfarmclubnj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hudson-farm-club-inc.

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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