A newly leaked document has reportedly exposed the membership list of Bohemian Grove, one of the most secretive and exclusive elite gatherings in the United States. The private retreat, located in Monte Rio, Northern California, has long been associated with powerful figures from politics, finance, media, and industry.
The list, which allegedly contains the 2023 camp membership roster, includes roughly 2,200 individuals and is described as a who’s who of influential American elites. According to reports, a member of the club privately confirmed the authenticity of the document, though the organization itself maintains a strict policy of secrecy and does not publicly disclose its membership.
For decades, journalists have attempted to gain access to the secluded woodland compound where the club hosts its annual summer gathering. Investigative reporters have tried everything from posing as staff members to approaching the compound by river in an attempt to observe the activities inside. The retreat gained widespread attention in the past after footage of its mysterious ceremonies circulated online, fueling ongoing public curiosity and speculation about the nature of the gatherings.
The leaked list was reportedly obtained in 2024 by an independent researcher who persistently contacted a San Francisco club member until the documents were eventually delivered through an intermediary. The information was initially intended for publication through a major investigative outlet but was ultimately not released at the time.
While many names on the roster belong to relatively unknown wealthy individuals, the list also includes high-profile figures from politics, business, and technology.
Among the notable names reportedly appearing on the membership roster are:
• Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and executive chairman of Alphabet
• Mike Bloomberg, billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York City
• Charles Koch, industrialist and political donor
• Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State
• Jim Belushi, actor and comedian
• Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker
• Jimmy Buffett, musician and entrepreneur
The list also includes influential investors, financial executives, judges, and political figures with ties to major institutions across the United States.
Members of the club are reportedly divided into internal groups known as “camps,” which function similarly to social fraternities during the retreat. These camps organize gatherings and social activities while members stay at the secluded property during the summer meetings.
Despite the high level of public interest, the Bohemian Club continues to operate under strict privacy rules, prohibiting members from discussing club activities, guests, or internal events with the press. As a result, official confirmation of individual membership remains rare.
The leak has once again drawn attention to the long-standing mystery surrounding Bohemian Grove and its gatherings, where some of the most powerful figures in American politics, finance, and culture have quietly met for more than a century.
Julian Assange
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