Golden Oaks Farm

Golden Oaks Farm, known colloquially among the Hosts as "The Farm," is an extension of the Holloway Clubs that provides surrogacy services to rich clients who are unwilling or incapable of having children themselves. Golden Oaks is also where the majority of the action of the novel unfolds, following Hosts like Jane, Reagan, and Lisa, among others. Golden Oaks is notable for its lavishness and technological integration. No expense is spared for the comfort of the Hosts, as they have access to a variety of healthy meals, exercise classes, and continuous medical oversight. All this is an attempt to ensure that the fetuses remain healthy and the pregnancy goes without a hitch.

However, despite the opulence, Golden Oaks is also place that exercises a disturbing amount of control over its inhabitants. Through its Panopticon surveillance system and the WellBands, all the Hosts are constantly being tracked...