Leaked Bohemian Grove Member List Reveals Prominent Names

The secretive club's 2023 roster includes celebrities, billionaires, and political figures.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A leaked list of members who attended the 2023 Bohemian Grove retreat in California's Sonoma County has been published, revealing the names of prominent figures like Conan O'Brien, Michael Bloomberg, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and others. The Bohemian Club, founded in 1872, is known for its elite, men-only membership and secretive activities, including the 'Cremation of Care' ritual.

Why it matters

The release of the Bohemian Grove member list has sparked renewed interest and scrutiny around the club's influential membership and the potential power dynamics at play among the country's elite. The club has long been the subject of conspiracy theories and protests due to its secrecy and the high-profile nature of its attendees.

The details

The list, obtained by investigative journalist Daniel Boguslaw, contains around 2,000 names of members who allegedly attended the 2023 Bohemian Grove retreat. In addition to celebrities like Conan O'Brien and the late musician Jimmy Buffett, the list includes prominent figures such as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III, former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, and venture capitalist David Gifford Arscott. The club, known for its 'Cremation of Care' ritual involving a burning human effigy, has long been the subject of speculation and controversy.

  • The Bohemian Grove retreat takes place over a two-week period each summer in Sonoma County, California.
  • The leaked member list is from the 2023 Bohemian Grove retreat.

The players

Bohemian Club

An elite, men-only club founded in 1872 that hosts an annual retreat in Sonoma County, California, known for its secretive activities and high-profile membership.

Daniel Boguslaw

An investigative journalist who obtained and published the leaked 2023 Bohemian Grove member list.

William Koch

A billionaire and member of the Bohemian Club who was previously accused of having his underwear hand-washed by a club worker.

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What they’re saying

“I'm confident in my reporting, and I'd like to see them try to fuck with me.”

— Daniel Boguslaw, Investigative Journalist (San Francisco Standard)

What’s next

The Bohemian Club has not yet commented on the leaked member list, but the revelation has sparked renewed scrutiny and interest in the secretive organization and its influential members.

The takeaway

The leak of the Bohemian Grove member list has lifted the veil on the club's elite and powerful membership, raising questions about the potential influence and interconnectedness of the country's political, business, and cultural elite who gather at the secretive retreat each year.