CDA National Reserve redefines private club living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Axe throwing, archery, fishing, tubing, wake surfing, hiking, shooting revolvers, world class dining, deer sightings — even an EmSculpt Neo session. They’re not necessarily activities one might expect to enjoy within a three-day period of time, but that’s exactly what happened at CDA National Reserve, a 1,000-acre nature preserve in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, that celebrates the pursuit of play and offers a new era of private club life.

Transformed by a multimillion-dollar investment from New Edge Living, a Lyon Living Company helmed by Newport Beach-based CEO Frank Suryan, CDA National Reserve is situated along the western shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene and modernizes the club experience. Members enjoy access to an exclusive Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, a floating waterpark, private jet hangar, and a wide range of seasonal activities, from sport clay shooting to yoga and horseback riding. 

On a recent visit, my husband, daughter, and I took full advantage of the long summer days by spending maximum time in the pristine Idaho wilderness, taking in the forested landscapes, rolling fairways, and expansive lake views. We enjoyed a welcome dinner at The Clubhouse with CDA National Reserve COO John Cochrane and his wife, Gayle, Director of Communications & Member Services. In a fun small-world twist, I didn’t realize until scheduling the visit that the Cochranes are undoubtedly remembered by many Ranch & Coast readers from their years spent managing Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe until about a decade ago. 

Spanning over 20,000 square feet, The Clubhouse is the social heart of CDA National Reserve. Elevated menu items by Executive Chef Hana Marquard reflect both hearty and refreshing dishes made with locally, ethically sourced ingredients and seed-oil free practices. Members can also enjoy a curated wine program, expansive cigar lounge and wine cellar, golf shop, and private event spaces. With patios and a practice green just outside, it’s the perfect place to relax, connect, and celebrate.

We tested our skills with archery and axe throwing (and my husband at shooting a revolver) at The Reserve, a basecamp offering outdoor adventure and exclusive access to a premier hunt club and outdoor programs amid towering pines, including a new nine-hole archery course. We then went out for a session of tubing and wake surfing on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Members of The Lakehouse enjoy a private marina with 13 boat slips, a custom StanCraft boat, dedicated boat concierge, fire pits, gourmet dining with panoramic views, and The Deck, an elevated lounge. While my husband recharged with a frosty beverage and enjoyed the views, our daughter and I paddleboarded around to maximize our lake time.

Following an energetic pace packed with adventure, it was time for me to try a new kind of energy: EmSculpt Neo. Under the direction of Gina Timmerman, CCMA, Founder, The Cool Suite and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director Kai Morimoto, MD, FACS, The CDA National Reserve MedSpa offers on-site functional wellness and aesthetic services exclusively for its members. I met the duo to learn more about this non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses radio-frequency and high-intensity focused electromagnetic fields to reduce fat and build muscle. By inducing 20,000 involuntary muscle contractions in 30 minutes, its radio-frequency heats fat cells to a level that permanently damages them, and then the body’s lymphatic system removes them.

Membership certainly has its benefits, with homeowners enjoying immediate access to the club’s world-class amenities. CDA National Reserve offers a variety of real estate ownership opportunities, including custom homesites priced from $535,000, on which owners have the option of working with one of the club’s preferred builders to develop their dream home. A select number of built residences are also available priced from the mid-$2 millions. The community’s newest real estate offerings are anchored by two distinctive neighborhoods. The Fairway Villas are a limited collection of three-bedroom homes, priced starting from $2 million and positioned along the golf course’s 17th fairway. The Lake Lodges will be a limited series of contemporary two-story duplexes with views of the lake and outdoor roof decks, with more details expected in summer 2026. cdanational.com