May 2022 Update
Even with the rain, this has been a busy week. Spring continues to try to locate our Special Place so we’ll be ready for sunshine in the coming Sumer months. Still, there is much going on. We want to keep you in the loop.
December 2021 Update
It appears winter is finally here. But, there are still a few sunny and (relatively) warm days. And, of course, we still have a lot going on. Sauna Season is in Full Swing Our last sauna was about full. It was great to be able to talk with so many people. We even had a few visitors we haven’t seen for quite some time and even a first timer. Everyone seemed to enjoy the opportunity to visit. Remember: Bring your own towel and plenty to drink (no glass, please). Also, if you would like to request a sauna at a time more suitable for your schedule, just contact us. Early Start for Winter Warriors Chris has been working on a list of projects for the Winter Warriors to undertake this season. Tasks he wants to work on now include cutting some dead trees near the barn and the meadow in…
Public Nudity
My two experiences of public nudity were on opposite ends of the spectrum. But they revealed common truths.
My first was as a skydiver. It was always joked about, that a skydiver’s 100th skydive needed to be a naked one. Often, jumpers would get skydive friends to join in the nakedness. Not being an exhibitionist myself, I still wanted to experience it. The thought of being able to feel the balance, wind and exposure on ALL my skin, was truly exciting. I went alone on a weekday, and jumped alone. I was fully present (and cold at altitude!), and loved every second of it. There was a breath-taking moment once I was under canopy, and relaxed after the freefall. I had looked down at all the houses – clear out to the city where people were working…and I felt bad for them all. I pitied them for not ever having the experience of flying naked above the world.
Becoming Nude
Nudism and naturism are lifestyles in which our natural bodies, sans clothes, are accepted and even celebrated. Both words mean basically the same thing: “the practice of going nude, especially in places that allow sexually mixed groups, in the belief that such practice benefits health”. Naturism emphasizes the same freedom of going clothes-less, but with more focus on the outdoors and appreciating being part of nature.