Fifty families. Forty-five hectares. One estate in Bordeaux wine country. A private sanctuary where old-world craftsmanship meets modern self-reliance.

Founding Circle Now Open — July 2026

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The Vision

What We're Building

Protected Sanctuary

A walled estate where families can disconnect from the noise, reconnect with the land, and exist on their own terms. Privacy. Peace. Protection.

Working Vineyard

1.5 hectares of AOC Bordeaux Merlot producing estate wine for members. Farm-to-table dining. Gardens. Orchards. Real food from real soil.

Luxury Lodges

Twelve architect-designed eco-lodges scattered across the estate. Modern interiors. Off-grid capable. Solar. Water collection. Beautiful and built to last.

Creative Community

Fifty founding families who value craft, quality, and independence. Winemaking workshops. Woodworking. Pottery. Skills that matter. People who build.

Founding Circle

Three Ways to Join

Vineyard Founders
€30,000
10 founding members
  • Four weeks per year lodging (lifetime)
  • Named lodge with personalized design input
  • 24 bottles of estate wine annually
  • Founding partner governance voice
  • Priority booking (365 days advance)
  • Commercial use rights for business retreats
  • Exclusive vineyard harvest events
  • Transferable to heirs
Estate Founders
€12,000
20 founding members
  • Two weeks per year lodging (lifetime)
  • 12 bottles of estate wine annually
  • Priority booking (30 days advance)
  • Quarterly estate gatherings
  • 10% discount on additional stays
  • Founding member plaque
  • Workshop and masterclass access
  • Transferable to heirs
Founding Patrons
€3,000
20 founding members
  • One week per year lodging (lifetime)
  • 6 bottles of estate wine annually
  • Early booking (14 days advance)
  • Biannual estate events
  • 20% discount on additional stays
  • Community platform access
  • Founding patron recognition
  • Transferable to heirs

The Estate

Avenue Foch, Libourne

45
Hectares
1.5
Hectares Vineyard
12
Luxury Lodges
10
Minutes to Libourne
1
Historic Pond
240
SQM Main House

The Founder

Who's Building This

After a decade building gaming companies through acquisitions and scale, I realized something. I want my kids to grow up differently. Connected to land. Making things with their hands. Understanding where food comes from.

So we found 45 hectares in Bordeaux. A working vineyard. A pond. Space to build something real. We're moving there in July 2026, and we're bringing fifty families with us.

This isn't an investment property. It's a commitment to a different way of living. If that resonates, I'd love to talk.

Dan Barnes
Former COO, N3TWORK • Co-founder, RIFT

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