Highfield Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Family-orientedProgramming and facilities are geared toward members with children and multi-generational family use.Socially activeThe Club runs a frequent calendar of social events, parties, and member gatherings.
  • 12Documented amenities
  • 1923Founded
Map illustration marking the location of Highfield Club in Middlebury, Connecticut.

Highfield Club is a private country club in Middlebury, Connecticut.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including driving range, practice facility, pro shop and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $25,000, with recurring dues documented below.

Culture research describes it as family-oriented, socially active, traditional and relaxed.

Location & Directions

256 White Deer Rock Rd, Middlebury, CT, 6762
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

Available information estimates the initiation fee for Unspecified membership at approximately $25,000. Other sources report figures as low as $20,000 and as high as $30,000.

Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Unspecified membership at approximately $1,000. Other sources report figures as low as $800 and as high as $1,200.

Initiation fee

$25,000

One Time · Unspecified · Estimate

Membership dues

$1,000

Monthly · Unspecified · Estimate

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Highfield Club include driving range, practice facility, pro shop and other documented facilities.

Racquet sports

Pickleball courts
2
Court details
  • 2 Dual Use Platform Tennis/pickleball courts | Aluminum Deck surface

Club facilities and recreation

Available amenities
  • Driving Range
  • Practice Facility
  • Pro Shop
  • Bag Storage
  • Pool
  • Pickleball
  • Platform Tennis
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Playground
  • Lake Access
  • Summer Day Camp

Golf

Golf at Highfield Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 9 holes

Course design

Architects
  • Jack V. O'Brien
  • A.W. Tillinghast

Policies

Documented policies for Highfield Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
The Club's pool is available to members and their guests.
Dress code
p in mind when considering a membership at Highfield Club: The club has a waiting list for memberships, so it may take some time to be accepted. The club has a dress code that must be followed by all members and their guests. Remember: Membership costs can vary depending on the type of membership, your residency status, and any

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 23.2% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records.

  • Family-oriented
  • Socially active
  • Traditional
  • Relaxed
  • Community-oriented
  • Racquets-focused
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A family-oriented, socially active, traditional, relaxed, community-oriented, racquets-focused, and dining-focused club.

Club History

How long Highfield Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. Highfield Club states that it was founded in 1953 by families seeking a private family country club centered on recreation and civility.

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Highfield Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Connecticut and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Club age context

Founded in 1923

That represents about 103 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 49% of 71 other Connecticut Club records with a usable founding year and 71% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1923 in Connecticut and 1960 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, racquets and pool

This combination is also documented at 43 other Connecticut Clubs and 1940 other Club records nationwide.

Club culture

Relaxed

This documented Culture trait is shared by 23.2% of 69 researched Connecticut Club records and 26% of 3402 researched records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. countryclubmag.com/connecticut/highfield-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.highfieldclub.com/history.html Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.highfieldclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.highfieldclub.com/camp.html Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.highfieldclub.com/membership.html Research SourceSupports: General research