I am actually extremely new to this. I love being naked as much as I can with three kids in the house. Male BTW with three daughters so its really difficult to find the opportunity. I have been thinking about getting more active in this lifestyle but it is not something that I have mentioned to my wife. Im afraid she will think is weird or something sexual. Not really sure how to bring it up to her. Any advice?
A great place to visit, there is a community where you can publish your picture of your visit
This past March I went to Parksland Retreat for the fourth time. Every time has been great but this one had some of the best memories. For one this was the first time I was there for one of the Solstice/Equinox burn events that made the spiritual vibe of the communal sharing of gifts and discussion more fulfilling than just a camping trip.
Beginning on Friday we first had a discussion on the new spring and what we would like to get out of it. I love that the host creates a safe space for everyone to share how they feel if they want to share with the group. No pressure. Then with each person having a torch in hand we lit the bonfire together. Later we had a drum circle followed by time around the fireplace in the communal room.
This is where I got to really talk with one of the other couple campers, W & A.
If you haven't noticed some people still keep sentimental jewelry on, hats of their fav sports team or work, or even just go crazy with tattoos when nude. So when I noticed W had a vial of something on and nothing else, I had to ask. It turns out it was the remnants of a dear friend named C and how her family gave it to him after she passed. W never takes it off even when showering and I admire that. It got me teary as I would do the same for many of my family members. W and I shared a heartfelt talk about C that puts many things in perspective when you open up not just your clothes but remove the masks we all wear. You'll tend to notice in the nudist community that what people still have on is as important as what they've removed.
On Saturday our other hosts who is very big in horniculture led us on an awesome nature walk to observe all the plants in bloom around the property. This was a huge highlight of mine as I enjoyed us walking around discovering new plants I had no idea about. Then at night we jumped into the sauna and finished off the night around the campfire.
In between all the events from the bonfire to the nature walk to the sauna and fire lounge its the sense of community that I remember the most. I met new friends like R that I still talk to to this day. New couples like J & M. But also see the same warm people like J & L, and N. But the most surprising thing from that weekend is seeing past friends, M & K, that you never knew were into the same vibes as you. It was a weekend I will never forget.
So if you haven't been yet I highly recommend a trip to Parksland. I'll definitely be back during the Fall Equinox and hope to see more new and old friends there.
Does anyone know of any spots to go around the Montgomery/Elmore county area? Looked at even traveling to Parkland, but they don't do a Day Pass.