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March 22, 2021 Volume 20, Issue 10  

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We invite you to come see what we have done thus far. Our clean-up efforts are moving forward. Many projects have been started, some of which have Inside this issue already been completed, others will end soon, and the larger projects will Being Naked ......  2 take several more months. The Rise And Fall ...... 2

We know that many have expected major changes already, but we want to Labyrinth Of Social ...... 3 remind you that they are coming. These are the projects that will take a lot In A Nudist Household ...... 3 longer to begin. With having to apply for permits and find the right people for German Idea Of Freedom ...... 4 the jobs, we are hopping to begin the major project in the coming months. About Naturist ...... 5 You will begin to notice some changes to our social media platforms as we Enjoys Going On Walks ..... 5 revamp and strengthen our branding to bring you the best information possi- Lock-Down ...... 5 ble about the resort and the direction we are going. Please visit our presents NUDE Yoga Segment ...... 5 online often. Pokin Around ...... 6 As each phase of our planned restoration of the resort begin, we will do eve- Calling Out Nudephobia ...... 6 rything in our power to insure you a safe and relaxing visit. Man Who Hurled Abuse ...... 8

For those that would like to make DeAnza your home we have sites available, with and without improvements. Please call the office for more information.

Site rental for long-term leases is $500.00. Also available is RV and boat stor- age at $75 a month and self-storage unites available, price based on size and charged monthly. What’s More Comfortable Than Being Naked? Being Naked In A Nudist Setting!

In a previous post, I addressed the issue of the struggles we face as nudists embracing a nudist lifestyle. As I was lying naked on my couch sipping some tea, I remembered how cool it was to stay in a nudist setting. You don’t have to struggle with the idea of somebody seeing you naked, and potentially judg- ing you wrongly. And one idea led to the other. If being naked is the most comfortable clothing option, being naked in a nudist setting brings another layer of comfort: the social one. Physically Comfortable Discovering a new world Physical comfort is generally why you come to nudism. Being naked is really, really comfortable. No wet and soggy swimsuit when you go swimming. No clothes between the air, the sun and your skin. No skin rash due to constant chaffing of fabric. Just pure freedom. Read more

Forget what you wear & wear what you are. Stay naked & Be happy!

The Rise And Fall Of A Nudist Colony That Scandalized L.A. In The 1930S Deep in the Cleveland National Forest, high above Lake Elsinore on the bor- der of Orange and Riverside counties, there is a winding road called Ortega Highway. Although it is only 40 or so miles from Los Angeles, it feels like an- other world — this is Trump country, biker bar country, general store coun- try. A couple of turns take you to the entrance of a dirt road, rutted and de- serted. An old, vandalized sign indicates that you are entering a place named Mystic Oaks. A short drive down the road, you hit what looks like the en- trance to an abandoned camp — chicken-wire gate, a wooden sign for Mystic Oaks, KEEP OUT and BEWARE OF DOG postings. Behind the gates, there is no one, just the remnants of wooden buildings and scurrying lizards. Despite its current foreboding feel, for more than 70 years this secluded camp was the refuge of pioneering nudists who danced, sunbathed and played naked in the dusty sun. During the interwar period of the last century, the idea of nudism as a against modern, urban life flourished in certain progressive circles. “Amid rapid urbanization and the rise of a consumer-oriented economy dominated by giant corporations and white-collar work,” Brian Hoffman writes in Naked: A Cultural History of American Nudism, “many intellectuals, physical-culture promoters and urban reformers thought that Americans’ increasing discon- nection with their natural environment threatened to weaken the nation.” Read more 2 The Labyrinth Of Social Nudity In

I have changed planes at Narita airport near Tokyo perhaps a dozen times, but somehow, never quite made it out of the airport to actually see Japan – until just a few months ago when I had an opportunity to attend a conference in Kobe. And alas, with that came an opportunity to visit one of the celebrat- ed hot spring public baths that I’ve heard so much about over the years. I really had no idea what to expect, except for vague recollections of pieces I’ve read over the years. Travel banter from a cocktail party some- place? Somehow, I remember somebody describing a dark hall with wooden planks, and old men groaning as they lowered themselves into the scalding water. Sounding quite a bit short of alluring, I went digging on the internet to see what this famously Japanese custom was about, and if it warranted an afternoon of exploration on a cold winter’s day. Trip Advisor led me to the Kobe suburb of Arima; something akin to an Austri- an ski village, but lined with high rise apartment and complexes, it seems that hot water flows out of the mountain here Read more

Having the body, you want, starts with loving the body you have.

Joke of the Week Growing Up In A Nudist Household

An Italian, a Mexican, and a redneck It's apparent there are some misconceptions about nudism and what all it construction worker were sitting on entails, especially when it comes to families. I was raised in a nudist house- top of their construction site during hold. My parents were almost always nude at home, as were my siblings. We their lunch break. When the Italian had other families of nudists over to our home. Its hard for someone who opened his lunch, he said, "Dammit! If hasn't experienced what that is like to understand, so here are some answers I get spaghetti again, I'm going to jump to questions that frequently come my way: off this building and kill myself." The Mexican opened his lunch and said, Frequently Asked Questions: "Dammit! If I get tacos again, I'm going Were you always naked? to jump off this building and kill my- self." The redneck also opened his No. We wore clothes outside of the house except when at nude friendly loca- lunch and said, "Dammit! If I get an- tions- nude , the family farm well off the beaten path, and the odd trip other damn hamburger, I'm going to to nude beaches. Nudists are not nude 24/7. We still have to function in soci- jump off this building and kill myself." ety, and that means donning clothes to go to school, to the store, etc. We The next day they all got the same also wore clothes when most of our friends came over, unless our friend's thing in their lunchboxes and killed parents were nudists as well or it had been established that nudity was ac- themselves. At the funeral, the three cepted. Of course that rule was bent by us from time to time. widows were at the graves crying. The Italian widow said, "I'm so sad be- Did you want to be naked everywhere? cause I forgot to pack him something No. There are areas where I am comfortable nude, and areas where I would- else!" The Mexican widow sobbed, "I n't dream of going nude. Nude beaches and nude resorts are safe places to did the same thing!" The redneck's be nude. I wouldn't want to be nude in places where its not accepted- that's wife said, "That damn idiot packed his just asking for trouble. Read more own lunch!" 3 About Us

DeAnza Springs Resort is the largest and one of the newest clothing op- tional resorts in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) in eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year- round vacationing.

The resort is comprised of 311 spa- cious RV sites with full hook-ups and plenty of spacious tent sites for dry camping. Luxurious rental units con- sisting of fully furnished park models, midsized RV’s and rooms.

No matter what activities you enjoy, you will probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surround- ed on three sides by fantastic hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, Shade trees, and sparkling pools, as well as typical desert vege- tation. A Very German Idea Of Freedom Other amenities include two heated swimming pools (one enclosed for The first time Michael Adamski saw his mother-in-law naked it was awkward. year-round swimming), a hot tub, But it wasn’t as awkward as seeing his boss naked. spa, well equipped gym, and pickleball courts, shuffleboard court, Mr. Adamski, a police officer in who investigates organized crime, first horseshoe pits, lounge, café, confer- started going to a nudist camp at a lake outside Berlin after he met his wife, ence center, game room, large cov- whose family owned a cabin there. ered patio, world class , as well as children’s equipment. We also One weekend, when he had just about gotten used to stripping in front of his have a large safely enclosed pet park, in-laws, he bumped into the highest-ranking colonel in his precinct — who laundry facility and Wi-Fi broadband promptly challenged him to a game of table tennis. internet access is available through- They have been on first-name terms ever since. out the resort. “Once you’ve played Ping-Pong with someone naked, you can’t call them Within a short hiking distance, there ‘colonel’ anymore,” Mr. Adamski said as he prepared to join a where are vestiges of ancient native en- the swimming and running portions of the race were naked. “Nudity is a great campments, abandoned mines and leveler.” railroad camps to explore. The Anza- Borrego Desert State Park offers Germans love to get naked. They have been getting naked in public for over a miles of nature trails for nude hiking hundred years, when early naturists rebelled against the grime of industriali- and . zation and then the mass slaughter of World War I. With the friendly folks that call DeAn- “Free body culture” — basically the whole body in water and sunlight za home, you can socialize as much while preferably also doing some exercise — became the Read more or as little as you choose. You can 4 What You Should Know About Naturist Camping About Us cont. Naturist camping. Many love it, others are simply confused by it. Being nude share in monthly potluck dinners, and at one with the elements can be extremely satisfying and enjoyable for enjoy social hour, sing karaoke, or all types of people. Though, many of us are too scared or self-conscious to dance the night away in the Oasis ever give it a go. We think naturist camping (and naturism in general) is Lounge. Enjoy a meal at the Cactus something to be celebrated, not feared. If you are curious about taking a trip Flower Café or an invigorating to a naturist for the first time, read on to find out everything we have learned. game of water volleyball. At the end of the day you can retreat to Spending time nude in nature is an extremely liberating and freeing experi- your own space to experience the ence. Many naturist camping regulars report wonderful feelings of closeness peace and solitude the high desert with nature, freedom of body and mind, Read more has to offer. We have many planned activities Naturist, 55, Who Enjoys Going On Nude Walks for you to enjoy every week, such as bingo, karaoke, trivia, water With Her Husband volleyball and social hour. Our A naturist who enjoys going naked rambling with her husband insists it's a activities list also include events 'liberating' experience and members of the public they encounter are like Nudestock Musical Festival, 'encouraging'. Bare Booty 5K Run and Naked to Goat Canyon Trestle. All activities Donna Price, 55, of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, told how she and John, 70, enjoy the feeling of being 'truly at one' with nature. are open to everyone. The couple discovered naturism on in in 2010 when Nude can be a getaway they came across a naked beach. Read more from the pressures of everyday life. The relaxation you will discov- er is a result of the healthy trend toward accepting ourselves for Lock-Down Naturism who we are and feeling comforta- ble with our bodies. From naked gardening to Zoom yoga sessions, here’s how nudists managed to stay connected during lock-downs. One naturist participated in “World If you have not yet experienced Naked Gardening Day.” the freedom and fun of nude rec- reation, you are in for a wonderful Irish Naturist Association, like other organizations and social communities, naturists have shifted to a virtual platform during lock downs. From nude gym and liberating experience when - classes to World Naked Gardening Day photo contests, nudists around the you visit DeAnza Springs Resort. world have connected on a new platform. The associations have witnessed a Those who enjoy spark of interest during lock-downs and continued membership growth over come from all walks of life. DeAnza the past few months. Read more Springs Resort welcomes singles, couples and families of all ages. Today Extra, Shocks Viewers With NUDE Yoga You will quickly find that being comfortable with your body and Segment those of others has nothing to do Today Extra viewers were left stunned on Tuesday after a woman accidentally with age, size, shape or condition. exposed her breast on camera during a nude yoga segment.

DeAnza’s magic is yours to discov- Hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys interviewed Rosie Rees, a nude yoga er! Come and stay for a day, week, practitioner based in Perth, about the benefits of doing yoga in the month or… buff. Read more

5 Pokin Around: Don't Call Them Nudist 'Colonies'; Maybe It's Time To Go On 'Nakation'?

First of all, I've been advised, don't call it a nudist "colony." "It's been considered impolite to refer to nudist clubs as 'colonies' for dec- ades." So says a tweet from someone with the handle Naturist Vintage. Honestly, I was not trying to be rude about being nude. Mary Jane Kolassa, a public relations consultant for the American Association for Nude Recreation, also responded to my Friday, March 12, Answer Man column. The word "colony," she says, is "so 20th century. Today they are nudist clubs, resorts and campgrounds. And a nudist is a Nakation." To bring me into the 21st century, Kolassa also attached a Read more

Accept your natural body. Go without clothing and understand that the body is a beautiful form and being comfortable with it is a statement about you emotionally.

Calling Out Nudephobia

I can’t say that I have ever met anyone who openly hates naturists. At least, not the kind of hate homophobes might direct at gay people or transphobes at transgender people. Most of the discriminatory behavior I see from “nudephobes” or “gymnophobes” is expressed with smirks and chuckles, and sometimes sug- gestions that social nudists are “exhibitionists.” Occasionally, I see the word “perverts,” too. The definition of , a medical term for the fear of nudity, doesn’t say anything about discriminatory behavior — unlike the definitions for “homophobia” and “transphobia,” two conditions that too often involve bla- tant and subtle forms of discriminatory behavior. But all three terms do point to “abnormal and persistent fears.” It is well known in the LGBTQ community that those who discriminate most against them often have deep insecurities about their own sexuality and/or gender identity, and that they try to repress those feelings by lashing out at others — sometimes quiet violently. But gay and trans folks have civil rights that social nudists don’t have: the rights to be true to themselves in their daily lives — even if some employers, landlords, conservative wingnuts and others don’t respect those rights. In Canada, at least, the rights of LGBTQ people are Read more

6 Inside Story Headline About Us cont. share in monthly potluck dinners, enjoy social hour, sing karaoke, or dance the night away in the Oasis Lounge. Enjoy a meal at the Cactus Flower Café or an invigorating game of water volleyball. At the end of the day you can retreat to your own space to experience the peace and solitude the high desert has to offer.

We have many planned activities for you to enjoy every week, such as bingo, karaoke, trivia, water volley- ball and social hour. Our activities list also include events like Nudestock Musical Festival, Bare Booty 5K Run This story can fit 75-125 words. and Naked to Goat Canyon Trestle. Selecting pictures or graphics is an important part of adding content to your news- All activities are open to everyone. letter. Nude recreation can be a getaway Think about your article and ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the mes- from the pressures of everyday life. sage you’re trying to convey. Avoid selecting images that appear to be out of context. The relaxation you will discover is a result of the healthy trend toward Microsoft Publisher includes thousands of clip images from which you can choose accepting ourselves for who we are and import into your newsletter. There are also several tools you can use to draw and feeling comfortable with our shapes and symbols. bodies.

If you have not yet experienced the freedom and fun of nude recreation, you are in for a wonderful and liber- ating experience when you visit DeAnza Springs Resort.

Those who enjoy nude recreation come from all walks of life. DeAnza Springs Resort welcomes singles, couples and families of all ages. You will quickly find that being comforta- ble with your body and those of others has nothing to do with age, size, shape or condition.

DeAnza’s magic is yours to discover! Come and stay for a day, week, month or…

7 Man Who Hurled Abuse At Clacton Naked

A farmer wrote a letter to his Cyclists Hit With Fine son in jail for robbing a bank: A MAN who hurled abuse at naked cyclists carrying out a protest against the “This year, I can’t plant pota- country’s dependency on cars was ordered to pay out compensation. toes because you are not here Sam Smith, 27, was hauled before the courts after two participants of Clac- to plow the field." The son ton’s annual naked bike ride told police he had hurled abuse at them in the wrote back, “Papa, don’t dare street. plow the field. That is where I Victim Robert Brown, who has organized the annual Rideout in Clacton for hid the money I stole.” The seven years, said eggs were also thrown at riders during the 2019 event. police intercepted the letter and by the next day they'd dug Mr. Brown, 53, said: “This guy thought we were the ones breaking the law, he clearly didn’t want us there. up the entire field but found nothing. The son wrote to his “My mum and dad come from East . I used to hear bad language all father, “Now you can plant the time but the language he used was far worse than anything I have heard. your potatoes." “It was disgusting behavior and horrible language and I don’t think he realized we had it all on camera.” The second victim, Alan Henderson, was riding to raise money for the Nation- al Autistic Society. Read more

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