Anna
2011-04-01 20:13:00 UTC
Okay, now this is unfortunately no joke, but instead a very serious
situation that the national organizations are trying to do their best
to ignore. Lupin Lodge was in Issue 30.3 of the Naturist Society
Magazine which I believe is the latest version which of course is
disgraceful with all the BDSM stuff going on there. AANR as well has
remained mostly silent apart from a "we''ll look into it". Last year
they were notified about this stuff going on and they said they told
club management and the club management said they were unaware of what
was going to happen, that they had no knowledge of the BDSM clubs in
question, and that they will turn such people away from the club.
Obviously they lied to AANR and the whole nudist/naturist community.
It's the active deceit that is going on that is as troublesome as what
is going on. If they lie about this what else would they lie about it
they thought it was in their interests to?
Oh, by the way, this "smashwolf" is just a leader of ONE of at least
TWO BDSM groups that uses Lupin Lodge. There's been no direct
comment from Uncle Abdul (no joke that is what he calls himself) of
Masters and slaves Together of Santa Clara County (MAST) except for
the comment he has about the monthly meeting (next one this Sunday)
where he said " Lupin is open and aware of our group, has all their
permits and has been around 78 years- we are welcomed with open arms,
and hope that your time with us will be a warm, loving environment
with leather folk and M/s friends. "
Here is nudiarist's post. Please go to his site because a lot I just
can't cut and paste as they are jpg files. It is sad that it has come
to this, but Lupin Lodge as much for the lying as well as the actual
BDSM activity must be removed from AANR and The Naturist Society if
these organizations want to maintain any credibility.
http://nudiarist.blogspot.com/2011/04/bdsm-group-leader-speaks-up-about-lupin.html
http://tinyurl.com/3cju85f
BDSM Group Leader Speaks Up About Lupin Lodge
"smashwolf", the organizer of the "Human Fox Hunt" event at Lupin
Lodge, has spoken up through his Twitter account, admitting that Lupin
and AANR are keeping the event quiet because "it makes sense not to
flaunt our sort of event in the faces of naturists worldwide", and
because on "the national level, Lupin values it's standing in the
naturist community".
Admitting that there is a deliberate cover-up, smashwolf goes on to
accuse me of being a troll and of being "so midwest" in my personal
values, and that people in California simply have "different
sensitivities".
In another tweet, smashwolf says, "There is a time and place for
everything. and this activity requires a controlled, private, and
discrete location". He justifies the linking of his fetish group with
a naturist venue by stating that "Walls are walls, naturist, or a
kinkster. The same forces that oppose nudity, oppose sexuality, and
self expression."
And to further emphasize the fact that Lupin Lodge knows exactly what
is happening, smashwolf states that "hosting the event there actually
meshes well with the existing community. There seems to be a lot of
mutual respect."
OK, let's get one thing straight - I have no personal opposition to
people who wish to engage in a BDSM or other erotic lifestyle. I've
known people all my life with different sexual needs, and when
consenting adults decide to play together, it's fine with me. We need
more people comfortable with their own sexual expression, not less.
And it has nothing to do with "midwest values". That's a crock. Where
I live in Columbus, Ohio, there is a thriving BDSM community, all you
have to do is do a little Google searching. This is a desperate
argument. People can justify *anything* if they lie to themselves
enough.
Not to mention that Columbus Ohio is one of the few places in the
country where women can walk about topfree legally.
No, this is about naturist values. This is about the stated principles
of naturism and nudism as have been understood and passed down for a
century. What is central to the movement is that people of all ages
can gather together to socialize and recreate in the nude without
overt sexual activity.
Nudism is not anti-sexuality. In the Naturist Society document "205
Arguments and Observations in Support of Naturism", the words "sex"
and "sexuality" and variations thereof appear 152 times. Naturists
argue clearly and rationally that nudity is healthy for mind, body,
and sexual development.
Naturists and nudists believe that clothing actually sexualizes the
body by emphasizing certain parts, that the wearing of textiles
creates a false image of who we really are, and that what we wear
actually divides people socially. By being nude with each other, as we
all are when we enter the world, there can be no pretense, no hiding,
and no shame.
On the Lupin Lodge website, overt sexual activity is strictly
forbidden.
Public eroticism and sexual exploitation are not acceptable at
Lupin. We have found that an absence of sexual pressure fosters
uniquely open communications across differences of gender, generation,
and genealogy and allows everyone to just relax and enjoy Lupin as the
special resort it is. Guests and visitors who accept the mutual
agreements under which the club operates are welcome to share Lupin's
unique ambience.
Lupin Lodge is affiliated with both the American Association for Nude
Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS). From the TNS
website:
Is naturism appropriate for families?
Absolutely! Naturism is about body acceptance and body awareness,
which makes it appropriate for everyone. Therefore, families with
children are welcome at naturist venues and events. Any venue or event
that purports to be "naturist" but excludes children should be viewed
with skepticism. Such exclusions are appropriate in some cases. A
grueling nude hike or a late evening dance at a club or resort come to
mind. But the exclusion of children is sometimes used as a signal that
an event is sexual in nature. The Naturist Society has no interest in
passing judgment on sexual activities among consenting adults;
however, TNS adamantly rejects the use of the term "naturism" as a
cover for sexual activity. Naturists do not deny the sexual nature of
human beings, but they reject the all too prevalent view in our
society that nudity and sex are synonymous, and that children should
be "protected" from nudity regardless of context. To repeat: nude is
not lewd.
And from AANR "Nudist Family Values":
Whatever the level of amenities offered, all clubs are expected to
adhere to AANR’s principles and standards, honed from 79 years of
experience. Our clubs foster a wholesome, nurturing environment for
members and their families.
Where are the nudist and naturist leaders on this issue? Where are
Susan Weaver, Anita Panganiban, James Lane and the heads of the other
regional AANR offices? Where is Nicky Hoffman-Lee, and why is the
Naturist Society holding its Western Gathering at Lupin Lodge this
year in light of the marketing to groups which are the antithesis of
what naturism is all about? And where are Bob Morton, Mark Storey and
other leaders in TNS and the Naturist Action Committee? And where is
the outrage from Robbe White of the Florida Young Naturists, who
recently mounted a merciless campaign against Young Naturists America
for issues which pale in comparison to what is happening at Lupin
Lodge?
The Naturist Action Committee works tirelessly on the behalf of
naturists in fighting unjust anti-nudity laws and preserving the few
clothing-optional beaches in America. AANR has its Government Affairs
Team which is currently trying to negotiate for public lands to be set
aside for nude recreation in California, and in a recent letter to
Chief of the California Department of Parks and Recreation Tony Perez,
declared that "any step towards creating areas set apart for nudity
would usher in an entirely new level of sharing and cooperation."
The primary reason that the California DPR ended nudity at San Onofre
Beach was because of complaints of sexual activity. How on earth can
either AANR or TNS claim any moral high ground when negotiating with
government officials when one of their premier nudist venues is
hosting erotic fetish groups?
John Dean once warned President Nixon that there was a "cancer" on the
Presidency. Well, there is a cancer on organized nudism.
When confronted with the Lupin Lodge situation back in May of 2010,
AANR issued the following statement:
I was made aware of these various groups just this week, I did
look at their websites and found the content very disturbing. The most
disturbing was that these groups had planned on “ambushing” Lupin
Lodge and AANR.
I immediately called the club and spoke with the owners, I also
sent them any information I was able to find. Of course they were
shocked and very annoyed that this was about to befall them, they are
very proud of their family-friendly, non-sexual resort.
They thanked the AANR office for catching this, and assured us
that there would be extra security at the gate and in the resort.
These groups will be turned away and or ejected, and will never be
welcome at Lupin Lodge.
Thank you once again for your email and for confirming the intent
of these groups.
Sincerely,
Terry Justice
Club/Member Liaison
Disturbing. Ambushing. Shocked. Annoyed. Extra security. Turned away.
Ejected. NEVER be welcome. This was a Shermanesque statement if there
ever was one. AANR is either completely naive, or they are
deliberately covering-up the truth. I understand that AANR and TNS are
between a rock and a hard place on this issue. Lupin Lodge has been a
respected naturist venue for 75 years and was the cover story of a
recent Naturist Society magazine.
But AANR took swift action with Caliente, Paradise Lakes and Seminole
in Florida when those clubs began to openly market to swingers, and
holding sex-themed parties.
The national organizations are now confronted with a decisive moment,
to either continue covering up and accepting erotic lifestyle groups
at nudist resorts, or begin telling the truth about what is happening
and let the chips fall where they may. Lies, deceptions and feigning
ignorance can no longer stand.
Contact Information
AANR
Tel: 800-TRY-NUDE
407-933-2064
Fax: 407-933-7577
Email: try-***@aanr.com
Email: ***@aanr.com
THE NATURIST SOCIETY
Tel: 800-886-7230
Fax: 920-426-5184
Email: ***@naturistsociety.com
situation that the national organizations are trying to do their best
to ignore. Lupin Lodge was in Issue 30.3 of the Naturist Society
Magazine which I believe is the latest version which of course is
disgraceful with all the BDSM stuff going on there. AANR as well has
remained mostly silent apart from a "we''ll look into it". Last year
they were notified about this stuff going on and they said they told
club management and the club management said they were unaware of what
was going to happen, that they had no knowledge of the BDSM clubs in
question, and that they will turn such people away from the club.
Obviously they lied to AANR and the whole nudist/naturist community.
It's the active deceit that is going on that is as troublesome as what
is going on. If they lie about this what else would they lie about it
they thought it was in their interests to?
Oh, by the way, this "smashwolf" is just a leader of ONE of at least
TWO BDSM groups that uses Lupin Lodge. There's been no direct
comment from Uncle Abdul (no joke that is what he calls himself) of
Masters and slaves Together of Santa Clara County (MAST) except for
the comment he has about the monthly meeting (next one this Sunday)
where he said " Lupin is open and aware of our group, has all their
permits and has been around 78 years- we are welcomed with open arms,
and hope that your time with us will be a warm, loving environment
with leather folk and M/s friends. "
Here is nudiarist's post. Please go to his site because a lot I just
can't cut and paste as they are jpg files. It is sad that it has come
to this, but Lupin Lodge as much for the lying as well as the actual
BDSM activity must be removed from AANR and The Naturist Society if
these organizations want to maintain any credibility.
http://nudiarist.blogspot.com/2011/04/bdsm-group-leader-speaks-up-about-lupin.html
http://tinyurl.com/3cju85f
BDSM Group Leader Speaks Up About Lupin Lodge
"smashwolf", the organizer of the "Human Fox Hunt" event at Lupin
Lodge, has spoken up through his Twitter account, admitting that Lupin
and AANR are keeping the event quiet because "it makes sense not to
flaunt our sort of event in the faces of naturists worldwide", and
because on "the national level, Lupin values it's standing in the
naturist community".
Admitting that there is a deliberate cover-up, smashwolf goes on to
accuse me of being a troll and of being "so midwest" in my personal
values, and that people in California simply have "different
sensitivities".
In another tweet, smashwolf says, "There is a time and place for
everything. and this activity requires a controlled, private, and
discrete location". He justifies the linking of his fetish group with
a naturist venue by stating that "Walls are walls, naturist, or a
kinkster. The same forces that oppose nudity, oppose sexuality, and
self expression."
And to further emphasize the fact that Lupin Lodge knows exactly what
is happening, smashwolf states that "hosting the event there actually
meshes well with the existing community. There seems to be a lot of
mutual respect."
OK, let's get one thing straight - I have no personal opposition to
people who wish to engage in a BDSM or other erotic lifestyle. I've
known people all my life with different sexual needs, and when
consenting adults decide to play together, it's fine with me. We need
more people comfortable with their own sexual expression, not less.
And it has nothing to do with "midwest values". That's a crock. Where
I live in Columbus, Ohio, there is a thriving BDSM community, all you
have to do is do a little Google searching. This is a desperate
argument. People can justify *anything* if they lie to themselves
enough.
Not to mention that Columbus Ohio is one of the few places in the
country where women can walk about topfree legally.
No, this is about naturist values. This is about the stated principles
of naturism and nudism as have been understood and passed down for a
century. What is central to the movement is that people of all ages
can gather together to socialize and recreate in the nude without
overt sexual activity.
Nudism is not anti-sexuality. In the Naturist Society document "205
Arguments and Observations in Support of Naturism", the words "sex"
and "sexuality" and variations thereof appear 152 times. Naturists
argue clearly and rationally that nudity is healthy for mind, body,
and sexual development.
Naturists and nudists believe that clothing actually sexualizes the
body by emphasizing certain parts, that the wearing of textiles
creates a false image of who we really are, and that what we wear
actually divides people socially. By being nude with each other, as we
all are when we enter the world, there can be no pretense, no hiding,
and no shame.
On the Lupin Lodge website, overt sexual activity is strictly
forbidden.
Public eroticism and sexual exploitation are not acceptable at
Lupin. We have found that an absence of sexual pressure fosters
uniquely open communications across differences of gender, generation,
and genealogy and allows everyone to just relax and enjoy Lupin as the
special resort it is. Guests and visitors who accept the mutual
agreements under which the club operates are welcome to share Lupin's
unique ambience.
Lupin Lodge is affiliated with both the American Association for Nude
Recreation (AANR) and The Naturist Society (TNS). From the TNS
website:
Is naturism appropriate for families?
Absolutely! Naturism is about body acceptance and body awareness,
which makes it appropriate for everyone. Therefore, families with
children are welcome at naturist venues and events. Any venue or event
that purports to be "naturist" but excludes children should be viewed
with skepticism. Such exclusions are appropriate in some cases. A
grueling nude hike or a late evening dance at a club or resort come to
mind. But the exclusion of children is sometimes used as a signal that
an event is sexual in nature. The Naturist Society has no interest in
passing judgment on sexual activities among consenting adults;
however, TNS adamantly rejects the use of the term "naturism" as a
cover for sexual activity. Naturists do not deny the sexual nature of
human beings, but they reject the all too prevalent view in our
society that nudity and sex are synonymous, and that children should
be "protected" from nudity regardless of context. To repeat: nude is
not lewd.
And from AANR "Nudist Family Values":
Whatever the level of amenities offered, all clubs are expected to
adhere to AANR’s principles and standards, honed from 79 years of
experience. Our clubs foster a wholesome, nurturing environment for
members and their families.
Where are the nudist and naturist leaders on this issue? Where are
Susan Weaver, Anita Panganiban, James Lane and the heads of the other
regional AANR offices? Where is Nicky Hoffman-Lee, and why is the
Naturist Society holding its Western Gathering at Lupin Lodge this
year in light of the marketing to groups which are the antithesis of
what naturism is all about? And where are Bob Morton, Mark Storey and
other leaders in TNS and the Naturist Action Committee? And where is
the outrage from Robbe White of the Florida Young Naturists, who
recently mounted a merciless campaign against Young Naturists America
for issues which pale in comparison to what is happening at Lupin
Lodge?
The Naturist Action Committee works tirelessly on the behalf of
naturists in fighting unjust anti-nudity laws and preserving the few
clothing-optional beaches in America. AANR has its Government Affairs
Team which is currently trying to negotiate for public lands to be set
aside for nude recreation in California, and in a recent letter to
Chief of the California Department of Parks and Recreation Tony Perez,
declared that "any step towards creating areas set apart for nudity
would usher in an entirely new level of sharing and cooperation."
The primary reason that the California DPR ended nudity at San Onofre
Beach was because of complaints of sexual activity. How on earth can
either AANR or TNS claim any moral high ground when negotiating with
government officials when one of their premier nudist venues is
hosting erotic fetish groups?
John Dean once warned President Nixon that there was a "cancer" on the
Presidency. Well, there is a cancer on organized nudism.
When confronted with the Lupin Lodge situation back in May of 2010,
AANR issued the following statement:
I was made aware of these various groups just this week, I did
look at their websites and found the content very disturbing. The most
disturbing was that these groups had planned on “ambushing” Lupin
Lodge and AANR.
I immediately called the club and spoke with the owners, I also
sent them any information I was able to find. Of course they were
shocked and very annoyed that this was about to befall them, they are
very proud of their family-friendly, non-sexual resort.
They thanked the AANR office for catching this, and assured us
that there would be extra security at the gate and in the resort.
These groups will be turned away and or ejected, and will never be
welcome at Lupin Lodge.
Thank you once again for your email and for confirming the intent
of these groups.
Sincerely,
Terry Justice
Club/Member Liaison
Disturbing. Ambushing. Shocked. Annoyed. Extra security. Turned away.
Ejected. NEVER be welcome. This was a Shermanesque statement if there
ever was one. AANR is either completely naive, or they are
deliberately covering-up the truth. I understand that AANR and TNS are
between a rock and a hard place on this issue. Lupin Lodge has been a
respected naturist venue for 75 years and was the cover story of a
recent Naturist Society magazine.
But AANR took swift action with Caliente, Paradise Lakes and Seminole
in Florida when those clubs began to openly market to swingers, and
holding sex-themed parties.
The national organizations are now confronted with a decisive moment,
to either continue covering up and accepting erotic lifestyle groups
at nudist resorts, or begin telling the truth about what is happening
and let the chips fall where they may. Lies, deceptions and feigning
ignorance can no longer stand.
Contact Information
AANR
Tel: 800-TRY-NUDE
407-933-2064
Fax: 407-933-7577
Email: try-***@aanr.com
Email: ***@aanr.com
THE NATURIST SOCIETY
Tel: 800-886-7230
Fax: 920-426-5184
Email: ***@naturistsociety.com