Three Ways Into
The Room
Gold, Platinum and Black Card. Every membership is limited and subject to approval by the membership committee.
Jacksonville's private car club
The Patrons Club is a car club, based inside Deerwood Castle, home of the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum. Members enjoy rallies, showcases and track days, alongside private lounges, member dinners, business networking and a community centred on the machines and the people who love them.
You do not need to own an exotic car to join. Patrons Club Jax welcomes members who value the lifestyle, social environment, network and experiences of the club, whether or not they currently own an exotic or performance vehicle. Cars remain an important part of our identity, but ownership is not a condition of membership.
Dining, happy hours, sports, social events, charity events, Women of Patrons experiences, tastings and clubhouse gatherings are designed to be enjoyed regardless of what you drive. Certain automotive events, including selected rallies, Patrons Drives, track days or vehicle-display experiences, may require an eligible exotic, performance or approved specialty vehicle, and members without one may still participate when the event permits renting or otherwise arranging an eligible vehicle. Vehicle requirements are always identified in advance.
Choose the membership that matches how often you want to use the club, how many events you want included and how much hosting access you want around Deerwood Castle. All three tiers include the Patrons Club welcome experience, monthly Members Happy Hour access, annual-pay savings, the Patrons Ambassador referral program, member communications and access to participating partner benefits according to tier.
The 2027 rhythm: 42 club touchpoints, 12 happy hours, 6 Patrons Drives and 4 flagship experiences.
Three Ways In
Gold
The flexible entry into the Patrons Club lifestyle, designed for members who want the community, the clubhouse and a curated share of the annual event calendar.
- One included qualifying regular club event each calendar month, chosen by the member
- Monthly Members Happy Hour at Patrons Club, members only, with one guest
- Additional regular events the same month at 50% of the club’s incremental per-person cost
- Guest access at approved events for 50% of the club’s incremental guest cost
- Three complimentary guest-event passes per membership year
- 10% off eligible service work at Jax Spec
- 25% off member admission to qualifying public events at the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum or Deerwood Castle
- 10% off qualifying venue rentals at Deerwood Castle, the Museum and the Patrons Club space
- Member communications, RSVP releases and participating partner offers
Gold is about choice. Happy Hour plus one included regular event each month; attend additional eligible events at the 50% member rate.
Platinum
For members who want the club to become a regular part of their month, with broader event access, guest flexibility, appointment-based clubhouse use and invitation-only opportunities.
- All standard Patrons Club regular events included, subject to RSVP and capacity
- Monthly Members Happy Hour access, members only, with up to two guests
- Bring one guest to approved club events
- 15% off eligible service work at Jax Spec
- 10% off services with Detailgeex · 5% off body-shop repairs at participating sponsor locations
- 50% off member admission to qualifying public events at the Museum or Deerwood Castle
- 15% off qualifying venue rentals at Deerwood Castle, the Museum and the Patrons Club space
- Appointment-based access to Patrons Club when no club or Castle event is scheduled
- Optional personalized liquor locker: $75/month, with your name on the locker
- Invitation access to wine & whiskey tastings and exclusive experiences for an additional event-specific fee
- Ticketed seats or tables at qualifying Deerwood Castle fundraising events at the standard published price
- Priority RSVP consideration for limited-capacity standard club programming
Platinum is the everyday club tier. Standard programming is included; invitation-only specialty experiences remain available at a preferred additional event fee.
Black Card
The highest level of Patrons Club access, created for members who want the broadest event access, the strongest partner benefits, expanded guest privileges and premium visibility inside the club community.
- Everything in Gold and Platinum, upgraded wherever Black Card provides higher access
- All standard Patrons Club events included as part of membership
- Monthly Members Happy Hour access, members only, with up to three guests
- Invitation-only wine & whiskey tastings and exclusive experiences included, without the standard specialty-event fee
- Bring up to three guests to approved events
- 20% off eligible service work at Jax Spec
- 10% off services with Detailgeex · 5% off body-shop repairs at participating sponsor locations
- Complimentary member admission to qualifying Museum and Deerwood Castle public events
- 20% off qualifying venue rentals at Deerwood Castle, the Museum and the Patrons Club space
- Complimentary personalized liquor locker with member nameplate
- Appointment-based Patrons Club access with priority consideration
- Company logo visibility on club screens at Patrons Club-hosted events, for qualifying business memberships
- Preferred consideration for approved brand displays, partner activations and hosted client experiences at select events
- Priority first right of refusal on qualifying Deerwood Castle ticketed seats or tables, plus 20% off the standard price
- 20% off the announced member price for any Patrons Club international trip
Black Card is designed to remove friction: say yes to the Patrons Club calendar without repeatedly evaluating standard member event fees, while receiving the highest level of hospitality, access and partner value.
Where we sit
| Traditional country club | Downtown business club | Patrons Club | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built around | A golf course | A dining room | A calendar |
| Initiation | Five figures, typical | Four to five figures | $350 – $1,000 |
| Way in | Sponsor and waitlist | Sponsor required | Apply, interview, committee |
| Who is in the room | Families and golfers | Executives at lunch | Founders, executives, collectors, neighbours |
| Business programming | Incidental | Lunch and speakers | Monthly exchange, think-tanks, roundtable |
| Evening programming | Seasonal | Limited | Dinners, socials, tastings, travel |
| Monthly dues | Dues plus assessments | Dues plus minimums | $275 / $395 / $795 |
Patrons Club is built around the calendar: business in the morning, the table at night, and a circle that meets year-round. Pay 12 months of dues in advance and receive 10% off the annual total. The one-time initiation fee is separate.
Gold vs. Platinum vs. Black Card
| Benefit | Gold | Platinum | Black Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly dues | $275 | $395 | $795 |
| One-time initiation | $350 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Annual dues · 10% savings | $2,970 | $4,266 | $8,586 |
| Regular club events | 1 included / month; extras at 50% | All standard events included | All standard events included |
| Members Happy Hour | Included · 1 guest | Included · 2 guests | Included · 3 guests |
| Wine & whiskey tastings / exclusive experiences | Not standard access | Invitation access + event fee | Included for member |
| Guest access | 50% guest rate + 3 free guest passes/year | 1 guest at approved events | Up to 3 guests at approved events |
| Jax Spec | 10% off | 15% off | 20% off |
| Detailgeex | – | 10% off | 10% off |
| Body-shop sponsor | – | 5% off | 5% off |
| Qualifying Museum / Castle public events | 25% off member admission | 50% off member admission | Complimentary member admission |
| Venue rentals | 10% off | 15% off | 20% off |
| Appointment-based club access | Scheduled member programming | Included when available | Included with priority consideration |
| Personalized liquor locker | $100/mo | $75/mo | Included |
| Business logo visibility | – | – | Included for qualifying business memberships |
| Qualifying Deerwood ticket/table access | General release unless announced | Access at standard published price | Priority access + 20% off standard price |
| International trips | Standard announced trip price | Standard announced trip price | 20% off announced trip price |
| Member referral credit | Qualified credit after 3 paid months | Qualified credit after 3 paid months | Qualified credit after 3 paid months |
| Sponsor referral commission | 10% of collected sponsor fee | 10% of collected sponsor fee | 10% of collected sponsor fee |
The Patrons Welcome Experience
Every new Gold, Platinum and Black Card member begins with tangible club identity and a personal introduction to the community.
Patrons Club Welcome Bag
Every new Gold, Platinum and Black Card member receives the full club kit.
- Club T-shirt
- Athletic polo
- Branded water bottle
- Patrons Club hat
- Patrons Club tote
- Club vehicle sticker
- Jet tag for your keychain
Welcome Lunch or Dinner
A welcome lunch or dinner is included as part of onboarding. The goal is to introduce you personally, review how to use the club and make your first connections inside Patrons Club Jax.
Annual Member Advantage
Pay 12 months of membership dues in advance and receive 10% off the annual dues total. Gold: $2,970, a $330 saving. Platinum: $4,266, a $474 saving. Black Card: $8,586, a $954 saving. The one-time initiation fee is separate.
Patrons Ambassador Reward
Refer a new member who completes three consecutive paid months and receive a membership dues credit equal to the greater of your current monthly dues or the referred member’s current monthly dues. Platinum referring Gold earns a $395 credit; Gold referring Black Card earns a $795 credit. Annual-pay members receive the same value as a credit toward renewal.
Sponsor Ambassador Commission
Any active member who directly introduces a new sponsor that signs and pays a sponsorship fee receives a 10% commission on the sponsorship fee collected by Patrons Club Jax for that sponsor.
Benefits beyond the calendar
Membership should create value where members already spend time: automotive service, detailing, venues, hospitality and business relationships. Every Patrons Club member receives preferred pricing at Jax Spec : 10% off eligible service work at Gold, 15% at Platinum and 20% at Black Card. Platinum and Black Card add 10% off services with Detailgeex and 5% off body-shop repairs at participating sponsor locations.
Venue rentals at Deerwood Castle, the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum and the Patrons Club space are discounted 10% for Gold, 15% for Platinum and 20% for Black Card. Member admission to qualifying Museum and Castle public events is 25% off at Gold, 50% off at Platinum and complimentary at Black Card.
A minimum of one five-day international trip
A minimum of one international Patrons Club journey each year, built around luxury hospitality, destination dining, automotive or lifestyle culture, curated group activities and time together outside Jacksonville. Final destination, dates, itinerary, capacity and eligibility are to be announced.
International trips are priced separately from standard club-event inclusion. Gold and Platinum members participate at the announced trip price; Black Card members receive 20% off the announced member price. Airfare, lodging, taxes, upgrades, insurance and other inclusions or exclusions are defined in the trip release.
The road to membership
Becoming a member of The Patrons Club begins with a personal introduction to our team. Because our club is private and relationship-driven, every membership is reviewed to ensure the right fit for both the member and the club community.
Submit Your Inquiry
Complete the membership form and tell us which tier interests you.
Phone Interview
A member of our team calls to learn about you and answer questions.
Happy Hour and Committee Interview
Meet current members and interview with the membership committee.
Board of Directors Approval
Applications are reviewed. If approved, you complete your agreement.
Welcome To The Club
Onboarding, welcome bag and your first invitation.
Membership FAQs
Do I need to own an exotic car to join?
What is included with membership?
Are events included with membership?
Can I bring guests?
Is there an initiation fee?
What is the difference between the three tiers?
Can I save by paying annually?
What is the Patrons Ambassador reward?
What partner discounts do members receive?
Is there a liquor locker?
What about the international trip?
How do I RSVP for events?
Can I host a private or corporate event at the club?
Is membership limited?
How do I apply?
Membership terms summary
The following summary explains how membership benefits are applied. It is provided for clarity and does not replace the membership agreement.
Approval and good standing
All memberships are subject to approval. Members must remain in good standing to access club benefits, partner discounts and event privileges.
Annual payment
The 10% annual savings applies to 12 months of membership dues paid in advance. The one-time initiation fee is separate and is not discounted.
Gold event access
Gold membership includes one qualifying regular club event per calendar month, selected by the member. Additional regular events in the same month are available at 50% of the incremental per-person cost. Gold guests attend at 50% of the incremental guest cost, and each membership year includes three complimentary guest-event passes.
Platinum event access
Platinum includes all standard regular club events and one guest at approved events. Invitation-only wine and whiskey tastings and other specialty experiences are available to Platinum members for an additional event-specific fee.
Black Card event access
Black Card includes all standard regular club events and invitation-only tastings and exclusive experiences without the specialty fee, plus up to three guests at approved events.
What included access covers
Included event access covers standard club programming as published on the calendar. Third-party ticketed events, travel, lodging and separately priced experiences are not included unless stated.
Clubhouse access
Appointment-based clubhouse access is subject to availability, scheduling and event bookings. Black Card members receive priority when scheduling.
Partner discounts
Sponsor and partner discounts apply to standard services and are subject to each partner’s terms. Discounts cannot be combined with other promotions unless the partner allows it.
Venue rentals
Member venue rental discounts apply to standard rental rates and are subject to availability, minimum requirements and event approval.
Vehicle eligibility
You do not need to own an exotic car to join. Some driving experiences have vehicle requirements, which are announced in advance. When an event permits it, members may rent or arrange an eligible vehicle.
Ticketed seating
Platinum and Black Card members receive access to ticketed seating and table purchases for Deerwood events. Platinum purchases at the standard published price. Black Card receives priority first right of refusal and 20% off tickets and tables.
International travel
Patrons Club international trips are priced separately from membership dues. Gold and Platinum members travel at the announced trip price. Black Card members receive 20% off any Patrons Club international trip.
Referral credits
Member referral credits are issued after the referred member completes three consecutive paid months. The sponsor referral commission is 10% of the sponsorship fee actually collected by Patrons Club Jax.
Changes
Patrons Club reserves the right to adjust benefits, partner offerings, event formats and calendar dates during the membership year.
Access Is Earned
Patrons Club is intentionally selective. If you value experience, connection and the extraordinary, we invite you to apply.