HEALDSBURG VINEYARD HOTEL
By Appellation Hotels
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Healdsburg Vineyard Hotel is a fully entitled luxury hotel development that upon completion will consist of 108 keys (99 rooms and 9 suites), a 100-seat signature restaurant, 60-seat rooftop bar, approximately 15,500 square feet of event space, a fitness club, a spa, and swimming pools spread across ap- proximately 8 acres located in spread over more than 8 acres in Healdsburg, CA, the heart of California’s wine country.
The Healdsburg Vineyard Hotel project features a 108-key luxury boutique hotel spanning 8.12 acres. The property will include a 100-seat signature restaurant, a 60-seat rooftop bar, 15,500 square feet of event space, a fitness club, a spa, and swimming pools. The total gross building area will be 81,700 square feet.
THE LOCATION
California is the largest wine producer in the United States, producing over 84% of all U.S. wine production. Wine is made throughout the state in four broad wine regions which are sub-divided into 139 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs).
With a total of 4,391 wineries scattered across the state, California is home to famous wine regions like Napa and Sonoma, often referred to as the California wine country. According to U.S. News rankings, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley are among the top four destina- tions for Best Wine Vacations in the World and also rank highly in the list of Best Romantic Getaways in the USA.
CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY
California wine country, celebrated for its rolling vineyards, historic wineries, and charming towns, is a premier U.S. destination. Known for its world-class wines, the region also offers diverse attractions, from sophisticated tasting rooms to artisanal eateries. Visitors can enjoy a rich culinary scene, with renowned chefs crafting dishes from local ingredients to pair with the area’s vintages. Beyond wine, the region produces exceptional olive oils, adding to its rustic charm and appeal for travelers.
EB-5 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
70%
jobs cushion
1,025+
direcr and indirect to be created
17
jobs per investors
570+
jobs created (October 2024)
95%
of jobs required for EB-5 investors created
| EB-5 Investors | 60 |
| Investment Amount | $800,000 |
| Total Project Cost | $146,862,259 |
| EB-5 Senior Secured Loan Amount | $48,000,000 (32.7%) |
| Projected Total Job Creation | 1,025+ direct and indirect jobs to be created with 70% of job cushion |
| Loan Term | 3-Year Senior Loan Term with Two 1-Year Extensions (3+1+1)* |
| Project Status | Vertical construction began in 2023. Current project spending exceeds $90M with 570+ jobs created, or 95% of those needed for all EB-5 investors. |
| Senior Secured Loan Financing | Senior Secured Loan: Developer is seeking up to $48M in EB-5 financing in the form of a senior secured loan. |
| Real Property Collateral | Real Property Collateral: EB-5 loan secured by a first priority perfected mortgage or deed of trust on the project. |
| Proven and Experienced Development Partners | Proven and Experienced Development Partners: The project is being developed by California-based Comstock Development while, Appellation, an exclusive lodging venture led by renowned restaurateur Charlie Palmer and hotelier Chris Hunsberger, will manage the hotel. |
| EB-5 Raise Backstop and Completion Guarantee | EB-5 Raise Backstop and Completion Guarantee: The EB-5 loan is backstopped by a $40M bridge loan commitment and the developer is providing a completion guarantee that covers all expenses and cost overruns. |
| I-526E Denial Guarantee | I-526E Denial Guarantee: The developer guarantees return of funds in the event of an I-526E denial. |
DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
CAPITAL STACK
ABOUT GOLDEN GATE GLOBAL
$800M+
raised in EB-5 funds
1,600+
client families
300+
I-829 U.S. permanent residency approvals
$250M+
repaid to investors
25,000+
jobs created
1,000+
I-526 approvals
Recognized as a leading EB-5 Regional Center, Golden Gate Global (GGG) is a trusted partner in the EB-5 industry that has offered institutional-quality investments for over a decade.
GGG has maintained a perfect track record of project approvals and has raised more than $800M in EB-5 funds, assisting more than 1,600 client families from more than 30 countries to live in the United States. With over 1,000 conditional green card application approvals and more than 300 permanent residency approvals, GGG is a nationally rec- ognized firm that has repaid more than $250M to over 500 investors.
