The Athens Group

The Athens Group is a U.S. real estate development company specializing in the creation and execution of luxury hospitality, resort, urban hotel, and branded / non-branded residential communities with a focus on authentic sense of place and long-term value creation. Founded in 1988 by Kim Richards, the firm has built a reputation for crafting iconic, generational assets in the hospitality and luxury residential sectors, integrating design, meticulous project execution, and disciplined financial planning.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, The Athens Group delivers turnkey real estate development services that include site selection, acquisition, entitlement and due diligence, architectural and interior design, project financing, construction management, and post-development asset optimization. Its portfolio spans resort destinations, urban hotel projects, luxury residential communities, and unique developments, often in partnership with world-class brands and operators.

Over more than three decades, the firm has developed notable properties such as Montage Laguna Beach, Four Seasons Hualalai, Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, and more recently Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica, illustrating its commitment to high-end experiential real estate. While publicly available materials emphasize project history and design philosophy, formal investment return metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiples) and structured syndicated offerings are not published on the public site; detailed performance data is typically available only through private capital partner documentation.