Prominent Men in Sonoma, Napa Counties Named in Leaked Bohemian Grove Membership List The Bohemian Club’s annual summer encampment, held in a secluded 2,700-acre forest near Monte Rio, has long been a gathering place for elites, including former presidents, Supreme Court justices, business leaders, and cultural icons. A recently leaked roster of attendees for the 2023 event has shed light on the local ties of many participants, revealing a mix of wine industry figures, artists, and politicians from Sonoma and Napa counties. The list, obtained by investigative journalist Daniel Boguslaw and shared in late February, includes names like documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and billionaire Michael Bloomberg. The club’s spokesperson confirmed the list’s authenticity but reiterated that membership details are confidential. The leak has sparked widespread media attention, highlighting the enigmatic nature of the event, which has been shrouded in secrecy since its founding in the 1870s. The Bohemian Grove, often described as a “Fight Club for the elite,” operates under strict rules, including the prohibition against discussing the event itself. Attendees, many of whom are prominent local figures, have declined to comment when approached by the Press Democrat. One described the club’s ethos as “not how this works,” while another warned that revealing membership could lead to “deep sh-t.” The leaked roster provides a detailed snapshot of the attendees’ backgrounds, with dozens having strong connections to Sonoma and Napa. Among them are wine industry leaders such as John Balletto, founder of Balletto Vineyards, and James T. Bundschu, a fourth-generation grape grower credited with reviving the Gundlach Bundschu Winery.#bohemian_club #daniel_boguslaw #michael_bloomberg #ken_burns #henry_kissinger
