Netflix reality star Hilary Musser opened the doors of her West Palm Beach mansion for a party she called one of the most important business events of her year. The exclusive gala, captured in the new series Members Only: Palm Beach, celebrated the finale of the inaugural 1000 Miglia Experience Florida, the first U.S. edition of the legendary Italian road race.
What Happened in the Episode?
The first episode of Members Only: Palm Beach, which premiered on Netflix on December 29, 2025, focuses on Hilary’s meticulous preparations for The 1000 Miglia Florida Experience party. Before guests arrived, she was seen walking through her waterfront property with her team, checking every detail from the gelato counter to the placement of furniture.
She explained the immense pressure she felt, stating the event’s success was crucial for her professional relationships. A major sponsor of her participation in the race was the luxury Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau, which also manufactures seats and dashboards for Ferrari.
“This party is very important to me on a business level because Poltrona Frau sponsored me in the race with my husbandโฆ So this isโฆ It’s a high-stake party that I’m throwing,” Hilary shared in the episode.
The guest list included a mix of Palm Beach’s elite, from heirs to self-made entrepreneurs like Hilary herself. Among the first to arrive was her close friend Taja Abitbol, another cast member, who brought a unique gift: a painting of Hilary standing beside one of her cars.
Cast and Character Details: Who is Hilary Musser?
Hilary is introduced as a prominent figure in Palm Beach’s luxury real estate scene and a central character in the new Netflix series.
- A Self-Made Businessperson: She emphatically distinguishes herself from socialites, stating she moved to Palm Beach in 2005 after a divorce to build her own identity beyond being an ex-wife.
- Professional Pride: “I am one of the premier real estate waterfront developers of luxury homes in West Palm Beach, Florida,” she states in the episode, expressing pride in her earned success.
- The Home as a Venue: Her mansion is described as perfect for entertaining, offering views of “multi-gazillion-dollar” neighboring properties from the backyard.
The show also features other local personalities, including Rosalyn Yelin, Ro-Mina Ustayev, and DJ Maria Cozamanis.
What is the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida?
The party Hilary hosted was the culmination of a major international event. The 1000 Miglia Experience Florida 2025 was the historic first American running of Italy’s famed “Mille Miglia,” often called “the most beautiful race in the world”.
- Event Dates: The race took place from February 22 to February 25, 2025.
- The Route: A curated fleet of 70 classic and modern cars covered approximately 682 miles across Florida, with stops in Miami, Naples, Tampa, Cape Canaveral, and West Palm Beach before a finale on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive.
- Categories: Cars competed in three classes: vintage 1000 Miglia Originals (1927-1957), Classic Icons (1958-1994), and modern Hypercar & Supercar models.
- West Palm Beach Stop: On February 24, the race made a high-profile stop in West Palm Beach. Drivers navigated to Worth Avenue for a “stamp check” before attending an exclusive private mansion dinner that eveningโthe very event Hilary hosted on the show.
The inaugural race was a significant success, drawing thousands of spectators and concluding with a glamorous award ceremony at Coral Gables’ Biltmore Hotel. Winners in each category, including a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 and a 2018 Ferrari 488 GTS, received guaranteed entry into future 1000 Miglia events in Italy and exclusive Chopard timepieces.
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Where to Watch and Future of the Event
Members Only: Palm Beach, featuring this episode and the dynamics of Hilary’s social circle, is available to stream globally on Netflix.
The 1000 Miglia Experience Florida is set to return. The organizers have already announced the 2026 edition, scheduled for February 20-23, with registration currently open. The race will again feature a route from Naples to Venice, Tampa, and Sebring International Raceway, finishing with a final leg from West Palm Beach down the A1A to Miami Beach.
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