Membership Application

• Belden bathhouse with steam room, dry sauna, Ofuro cold plunge, fitness studio
• Firehouse clubhouse with dining and meeting space
• Access to on-site BMW fleet as available, car and driver service with advance reservation
• Seasonal access to pool (heated) and lawn club
• House account for all accured charges, billed monthly

• $100 monthly food & beverage credit
• Member-only Secret Celler wine list with preferred pricing
• Cultural program and member-only events
• Exclusive invitations to community programming at sister property Troutbeck
• Member communication via online portal and email newsletter
• Digital key card access
• Welcome gift

• 4 annual guest passes to Belden bathhouse (guests receive member access and pricing)
• 3 guests per visit to Firehouse

• BMW VIP program
• More to come!

TERM Once approved, the term of membership is one year, the “Membership Year”, from the date of acceptance. Membership renewal is not automatic and is reviewed on an annual basis, in perpetuity, unless a cancellation notice is received at least 60 days prior to the end of the term. Renewal notice shall be issued one month prior to the end of your membership year.

USE of Belden House property and services is limited to our posted regular operating hours and dates which may be, in our sole discretion, revised from time to time. You understand that, from time to time, access may be restricted for private events hosted by other members or guests, whichever the case may be. Belden House and its management shall make every reasonable effort to provide advance notice to all members via email of the date and times during which access and the privilege of use may be restricted.

MEMBERS shall have all of the rights and privileges as if they were guests in residence, including, access to all public spaces, amenity facilities, the grounds, programs and services during regular hours of operation. Members will be accorded the benefits and discounts outlined in the membership application package. Membership shall not, under any circumstance, be construed as or interpreted to mean ownership, fractional or otherwise of Belden House assets. The benefits outlined herein may be revised or amended by Belden House from time to time.

HOUSE CHARGES Members are extended the privilege of a House Account for all food, beverage, room charges and such other charges as may be incurred by the member or their guests. Members are solely responsible for any charges made to their House Account by their guests. House accounts must be settled at the end of each calendar month using the pre-authorized card on file. Members whose accounts are not settled within seven (7) days following the end of the previous calendar month shall be suspended. Thereafter, if good standing is not restored, Membership may be terminated at the sole discretion of Belden House.

BILLING Your Belden House membership account will be charged on a monthly basis for all incidentals incurred during that month. A credit of up to $100 in Food & Beverage will be applied at the end of the month. You will receive a copy of your individual folio sent at the beginning of the following month. Please note the $100 credit is per family membership, not per member. It’s the duty of the member to update Belden House with current credit card details in the event a card is unusable for any reason. Failure to do this in a timely manner may result in suspension or termination of membership.

FOOD & BEVERAGE STATEMENT CREDIT The “Statement Credit” is a privilege applied monthly, as a deduction to any food & beverage house charges then due at the end of each calendar month. In no way shall the statement credit be construed as a payment from Belden House to the member, nor shall it accrue if unused from one month to the next. For the avoidance of doubt, at no time shall the application of the statement credit result in a negative balance due to the member from Belden House.

CONFIDENTIALITY Belden House and all the team members are required to adhere to the strictest confidentiality standards and pledge to retain all records and personal information in strictest confidence.

PERSONAL DETAILS By becoming a member of Belden House, you agree that we can hold your personal details and a photograph to use in our membership database. We will use the personal information you provide us in connection with your membership in accordance with our personal policy.

PRIVACY POLICY For everyone’s privacy, outside of use with immediate family members, no cameras, video or recording, whether on a cell phone or other medium may be used while at Belden House. Belden House reserves the right to take possession of any cellphone, camera, video and images or recordings within, while on premises.

RESERVATION ETIQUETTE We ask all members to honor their reservation for our restaurant, events and services. Communication in the event of an anticipated late arrival or cancellation is paramount. All dining reservations will be held for within 15 minutes late will not be guaranteed their reservation. This applies to all dining parties for all meal periods. Wellness services are scheduled with a firm start and end time. In the event of a late arrival, we cannot guarantee the entire length of the booked service and the service will be charged as booked, per our aforementioned cancellation and change policy. For treatment appointments canceled within 2 to 7 days a 25% refund will be offered. 100% of the charge will be required for treatment appointments canceled with less than 48-hours notice. For programming events, 100% of the charge will be required for reservations canceled with less than 48-hours notice. Cancellation of guest rooms follows the prevailing policy.

GUESTS Belden House members are welcome to bring a guest to the Belden bathhouse four (4) times per year. Guests may partake in treatments and therapies and enjoy member rates as outlined in our menu of services. We ask all members to notify us of guest use beforehand. Guests of members are prohibited from using the pool. Belden House members are welcome to bring up to three (3) guests to Firehouse per visit.

CHILDREN & INFANTS Belden House is not suitable for small children; no person under the age of twelve (12) shall be permitted to enter or occupy the property at any time. Minor children under the age of eighteen (18) years are to remain under the direct supervision of, and are the sole responsibility of, their adult custodians. At no time whatsoever will any Belden House Officer, Employee, Vendor or Staff Member be responsible for the supervision of or accept temporary custody for infants or minor children. Parents of children must respect the peaceful enjoyment of other guests and members of Belden House including, adhering to Belden House rules governing children’s access to the public areas, amenities and landscape as may be applied from time to time, now and in the future.

CONDUCT Every member, family member and guest, is bound by the rules, bylaws and regulations of Belden House at all times upon acceptance as a member at Belden House. If any members conduct, either on or off premises is contrary to the interests of Belden House, Belden House may, with immediate effect, expel the member from Belden House and suspend or terminate the member’s membership, without having to give any reason to such member or guest.

PETS are not permitted with the exception of service dogs. All dogs must be leashed at all times while on property.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES Use of any equipment or facilities at Belden House is entirely at the risk of the members, the member family or guest. You must not use any equipment or facilities or undertake any activity at Belden House, unless you are satisfied that you are competent to do so in a safe and proper manner. When using any equipment or facilities at Belden House, you must take care to safeguard your own health or safety and that of other people. You will be solely responsible for any loss or injury that you cause yourself, others or equipment or facilities through your unsafe and improper use of the equipment or facilities. This includes your use of them while under the influence or any substance or medication or your failure to advise staff of any medical condition relevant to your use of the equipment and facility.

POOL With regard specifically to the usage of the swimming pool, the member acknowledges the following: (a) a minimum of two (2) adults, eighteen (18) years of age and older, must be present whenever the swimming pool is in use and at least one (1) of these adults must be on the pool deck and NOT in the water; (b) children under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied to the swimming pool by either a parent or a guardian, or an adult, who is responsible for the child and the child’s behavior; and (c) do not drink alcohol and swim. There is no lifeguard on duty.

ILLEGAL DRUGS Purchase, use or distribution of illegal drugs on property is strictly prohibited and will result in the termination of the relevant membership.

SMOKING All members and guests are obligated to abide by the Belden House smoking policy and to all applicable no smoking governmental laws, rules, and regulations. No smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is allowed indoors, on the pool deck, or in common areas at any time. A $300 fine will be issued for any violation of this policy. Belden House reserves the right to prohibit or limit smoking in any area at any time.

INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS All members are expected to use the equipment and facilities in a safe manner and in the way that they are intended for use. Members are required to report injuries and accidents as soon as possible and will be asked to complete an injury report so we can comply with our health and safety regulations.

INTERPRETATION OF HOUSE RULES In the event of any dispute arising as to the meaning or interpretation of these rules, the matter shall be referred to Belden House Management, whose decision with respect to your membership shall be final without appeal. These rules shall be governed and construed in accordance with United States laws, and each member agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of local and federal courts of the State of Connecticut. Our rules and regulations may change from time to time. Rules will be updated in the members portal. Please access the member portal to see the current version of Belden House's rules and regulations. By completing your application for membership, you agree to be bound by Belden House's rules and regulations.

BELDEN HOUSE LIABILITY All items brought into Belden House are brought and left entirely at the risk of a member or guest. Belden House or any of its team members / agents will not be liable to any member or guest for any loss, damage or injury suffered by them or their property, howsoever caused, saved in respect of death or personal injury to a member or guest to the extent caused by the negligence of Belden House, its servants and or agents. This is not intended to affect any mandatory rights a member or guest may have under local law that we cannot legally restrict or exclude.

• 10% discount on Best Available Room Rate, weekends
• 15% discount on Best Available Room Rate, weekdays
• If available, complimentary room upgrade
• 10% discount on all program related charges
• 10% discount on all meeting and event bookings
• Preferred pricing on wellness services (30-45% off, depending upon session)
• In-studio personal training with discounted package pricing
• 15% discount to all Charym classes and events

Membership is for a period of one year and renewable thereafter on an annual basis. Membership renewal is not automatic and is reviewed on an annual basis. Belden Housenreserves the right to amend membership fees or any charges at any time. Belden House retains sole discretion as to who shall become a member at Belden House. Upon approval or renewal of membership your membership fees become payable immediately. By providing us with your payment details you accept and consent to being charged your full membership fees and processing fees upon your application being approved or renewed. Membership dues are non-refundable. Failure to pay the annual subscription, within 10 days of notice of same, will result in the member not being admitted and membership being terminated.

• Membership dues are nonrefundable
• Belden bathhouse: all services carry a 7-day 75% charge and 48-hour full charge cancellation and change policy
• Community programming: all events carry a 48-hour full charge cancellation and change policy
• Rooms: cancellation of guest rooms follows the prevailing cancellation policy

• Individual & Family Memberships are $5,000 annually
• Initiation fee of $150 applies to year one only
• Eligible persons: individuals, their spouse/partner and dependents between 12-20 years of age