News Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Exclusive: A property developer who sparked outrage when he claimed “arrogant” workers need to be sacked to improve productivity is charging $50,000 a year for up-market gym memberships.
Tim Gurner has been spruiking his “luxury gym” and “private wellness chain” Saint Haven, alongside his major apartment developments. Prospective gym members have leaked a price and list of the membership tiers at the clubs, which are based in Melbourne. The “Ultimate Membership” costs $499 per week, according to the price list, but Mr Gurner said there were “packages in excess of $1000 per week” – or $50,000 per year.
The pool inside Saint Haven. Picture: Supplied The $499 package includes access to “cryotherapy, infra-red sauna, red light therapy and lymphatic compression.” It also includes either a weekly massage or personal training session and transfers in a $500,000 Bentley, with Mr Gurner saying he had a “large waiting list” to join.
A prospective member questioned its value for money. “They have been following up with me every day to see if I will join,” the source said. “I don’t know how they are going to sell them.
I went as a guest and it didn’t look that busy.” A Saint Haven club has already opened in Collingwood and South Yarra, with a Toorak branch, to be known as Saint Haven Black, also set to open. That club will have a one-in, one out, members.