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Some members of an elite, super-secretive men’s club based in California wine country have allegedly been leaked — with names ranging from former late-night host Conan O’Brien and billionaire former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

The membership list of Bohemian Grove — a private 2,700-acre campground in Sonoma County that hosts an annual two-week retreat and and has a clubhouse in San Francisco — was allegedly obtained by an independent journalist and confirmed by a club member, according to the San Francisco Standard.

The extensive list of more than 2,000 members in 2023 features the crème de la crème of business, tech, finance — all divided into “camps,” much like fraternities.

Conan O’Brien was apparently a member of the ultra-exclusive club. A24 via Getty Images
“Not a through road” signs line the road leading to the 135-year-old exclusive Bohemian Club in Monte Rio, California. Bloomberg via Getty Images
Illustration of the Bohemian Club logo featuring an owl perched on a stand, surrounded by the words “BOHEMIAN CLUB” and “WEAVING SPIDERS COME NOT HERE.” Bohemian Club

The club is famous for its “Cremation of Care” ceremony and high-level networking, and is long rumored to have been acting as a social club for the powerful.

Other names on the list include former Speaker of the House Nancy’s Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, late crooner Jimmy Buffett and billionaire political donor Charles Koch.

A Bohemian Club spokesperson said the group does not maintain lists of its members due to the highly hush-hush nature of the secret society.

Musician Jimmy Buffett. Getty Images for CMT
President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. Getty Images
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Getty Images

Independent journalist Daniel Boguslaw got his hands on the alleged list by hounding a Bay Area-based member for weeks and published the names Wednesday.

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was also apparently member for a long time, and others like legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are rumored to be frequent guests.

A campfire at one of a series of camps at Bohemian Grove, an ultra-secretive retreat for the country’s wealthiest and
most powerful men.
A Bohemian Grove scene, between 1896 and 1911. Getty Images
Eric Schmidt. REUTERS

Here are some of the highlights from the alleged 2023 membership list:

Politics

  • Paul Pelosi: Venture capitalist and husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  • Edwin Meese III: Former U.S. Attorney General under the Reagan administration.
  • Bobby Inman: Retired four-star admiral and former Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • Carlos Bea: Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
  • James A. Baker III: Former U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury.
  • Edwin Feulner: Founder of The Heritage Foundation and influential architect of conservative policy.

Business

  • Charles Koch: Billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and prominent political donor.
  • Riley Bechtel: Billionaire heir and former Chairman/CEO of the Bechtel Corporation.
  • The Fisher brothers: Robert, John and William Fisher, whose parents founded Gap Inc.
  • William Draper: Influential venture capitalist and pioneer in the investment industry.
  • Mike Bloomberg: Billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP and former Mayor of New York City.

Technology

  • Eric Schmidt: Former CEO of Google and Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc.
  • Brook H. Byers: Senior partner at Kleiner Perkins and early biotech investor.
  • Tim Draper: Founding partner of Draper Fisher Jurvetson and prominent cryptocurrency investor.
  • David Gifford Arscott: Veteran Silicon Valley venture capitalist and investment firm founder.

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