Created as a sanctuary for married couples seeking privacy and romance, Sybaris offers members tasteful accommodations with luxury water amenities. The private club's five locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana include such features as custom king beds, charming antique-style queen beds, and cozy gas fireplaces. Sybaris garnered international attention for its unique water concept, which has expanded from providing simple whirlpools in each suite to private steam rooms, swimming pools, and hot tubs. The club's founder, Ken Knudson, developed the Sybaris concept in the early 1970s. At the time, he realized that married couples rarely had the opportunity to spend quality time alone. Communication is key in any relationship. Time focused on each other with no interruptions.