It’s taken years, but we are getting much closer to having a place to share with people – something we’ve wanted to do.  About four years ago, we bought five acres of land in Dewey, Arizona, very near a national forest with few nearby neighbors.  We erected fences and planted shrubs to block the few neighbors’ views.  We planted a nice lawn.  We have a fish pond and a hot tub.  Our house has a giant covered deck, and our garage is totally finished so we can host events.  I built nearly a mile of rock-lined and raked trails and planted a number of gardens.  Along the trails are sitting areas and nature signs.  We have worked hard to make our place attractive for others.

Now, how to share all we’ve done, with textiles and also naturists.  And I’m thinking that is the solution – share with both - just like the Naked Gardeners at Abby House in England – have days for both.

So, we’ll advertise to textile visitors through local community sources, and to naturist visitors through naturist sources, and let those who actually visit know about both.  We’re thinking of advertising our opening using the following message:

“Come enjoy an early morning time of quiet and peace at our mountain retreat.  Sit in the cool shade under our covered deck.  Enjoy the view of the mountains and our quiet neighborhood.  Bring a refreshing drink.  Listen to our wind chimes.  Quietly socialize with others, but silence is fine as well.  Enjoy our fishpond and water lilies.  Watch the birds and other animals that come to drink and eat (we’ve seen Scrub Jays, Hummingbirds, Gold and House Finches, Quail, Road Runners, Grey Squirrels, Javelina, and Grey Foxes).  Read a good book.  Sun on our lounge chairs.  Close your eyes and feel the spirit.  All your choice.  You’re also welcome to quietly walk our Meditation and Nature Trail to experience nature more fully.  A weekend in nature during the summer is peaceful and very enjoyable.”

What do you think?  Is this a reasonable way to share our naturism with others?

[blockquote class='siteforum_icon_quote']Jonathan Fuzzybare52 said:
A former coworker (now retired) and I were never bashful at work about saying that we skinny dipped at home in our pools.  The reactions were varied and I think we were viewed as a pair of likeable eccentrics.  My neighbors across the street are very aware of my naturism and think nothing of it.  I have a long driveway (60 plus meters) and one night the husband and the older boy came all the way down it on a scooter (the kid's kind).  I was grilling on my back patio nude and they of course saw me.  I waited several days and when I happened to see them out in their driveway I went over and said that they probably had some interesting conversation with their son that evening.  The wife just told me that she had told them "Don't go so far down the driveway again!".  With the Covid quarantine I let them use my pool.  We text back and forth so that they know I'm not in the pool and we get along fine.  It's not for them but they're not at all upset with knowing that I go around the property nude.[/blockquote]

You're incredibly generous to let your neighbours use your pool AND excuse yourself while they use YOUR pool. I probably would only welcome them to use the pool IF they don't mind that you're around, in whatever state of dress, and that they will also skinny dip themselves!

I can't imagine any conversation that we might be in, where the subject of nudism or naturism would "just" come up. On the other hand, here in the middle of our hundreds of business acquaintenances and customers, it would be "scandalous" to suggest that anyone would go outdoors without clothing. Most people don't know that we have six locations for naturist "resorts" in Georgia(US). So, as Anna said, it may be different in the United States. It certainly is in our area.  
Having said that, just one State away, in Florida, there are many naturist locations. The subject may very well come up often in Florida. I don't know. But many people there are retired, and my be accepting of outdoor naturist activities. I just don't know.

[When sharing naturism] “There is no forcing only self realization such as ‘Hey did you spend much time wearing anything for the last few weeks, how'd that go?’  Simple things like that which lead people to realize that maybe clothes aren't that important and that you can be naked and it wasn't sexual but convient, comfortable and economical.  Perhaps some could even realize how few or little clothing they did wash . . . Overall it's far better to lead someone to an answer then to just tell them.” – Chitownnudist

I told my brother and sisters that I was a naturist while planning a trip to Lake Como (7 miles from their homes).  They asked me where I was lodging and would not let up until I told them.  One sister has not spoken to me since and is convinced i face eternal damnation in hell (despite being a devout Presbyterian).  The other two continually bring in up in conversation as a means for ridicule. 

Thankfully, my wife, step mom, kids and friends have no problem with it, but I am sorry that my siblings let it put space between us when we were much closer.

Naturism is a very big part of my and does so much for my health and well being.....but some would rather me get a prescription and put my clothes back on.  Sorry, can't do it.