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Upcoming Events:
SEPT 17-19, 2010 FYN goes to GA:
FYN Georgia Branch Event Launch
Naked Camping Weekend
FREE EVENT TO ALL AGES 18-30.
includes free entrance, camping and all amenities at Paradise Valley
live music // 3 pools // hiking trails & more
optional naked whitewater rafting trip on the nearby ocoee river, click here for details 12-5pm// check-in for free tenting community
5-8pm// live music by mindrise (world/reggae)5-9pm// body painting contest // live art
local artists and vendor showcase
featuring: vulvalovelovely// adam sheetz art// greer handmade goods // hula art by christine // kiss my glass art // tarot by christiana // acupuncture by janet // bare emotions photography by stacy d.
9-12am// annual summer drum circle and bonfire
12am// annual midnight skinny-dip & poolside after party featuring speyeral vision(psychedelic)_________________________
(optional free activities- open to ages 18-30 only)10am// welcome to sunsport- morley schloss
Meet morley schloss (he's pretty much been naked since woodstock in '69). Morley is a bold advocate for naturism and bodyfreedom and the reason why the Florida Young Naturists came to be.
11am// a history of naturism- sam miller/vitanuda
A short presentation on everything you need to know about naturism/nudism, the young nudist movement, a chance to discuss all the taboos of social nudity and more.
12pm// nature walk- exploring nature trails with mark marazita
Sunsport's 35 acres host a variety of interesting native plant and animal species including the great blue heron, wild boar, the florida bobcat, land & water turtles and more. Please remember that the earth delights to feel your bare feet.
1pm// florida alligators with marco zeno
A young naturist himself, Marco Zeno grew up on Seminole land where he learned to live amongst and train the American Alligator. Learn more about this magnificent creature through hands on experience.
1-4pm// naked pool party //
reggae beats by DJ speyeral
2-4pm// naked volleyball skins vs. skins
sign up at FYN booth to play
2pm// figure drawing with kathleen kraft
(bring materials)
Kat's first discovery of social naturism was modeling at a bodypainting exhibition at Haulover nude beach. Kat currently models for art classes and will lead a discussion on nude modeling before posing for sketches.
3pm// sweet yoga for all levels
C
ome one, come all! join Janet once again as she leads us through a soothing vinyasa flow yoga class. Light hearted and fun, smiling encouraged. all levels welcome. Janet Meredith, RYT http://www.twistedyoga.comIn addition to this free yoga class Janet will also be offering Community Acupuncture during Friday evening's festivities and from 4-5pm on Saturday. She is offering these treatments for only $10 per person.
Auricular (ear) acupuncture is based on the theory of the entire body being represented in the ear in a holographic manner. Benefits of treatment include a calm and peaceful yet alert state of mind. Excellent for addictions.
4pm// cosmic tye dye with morgan jeanne- playground area
(bring something white) tye dye supplies provided by FYN.
5pm// psychic gallery with Christiana
What would you like to know about your life, your relationships, or your future? If you are willing to ask it in public, professional psychic Christiana Gaudet is willing to answer it! In her career of nearly two decades, Christiana has been featured on radio and television, and has performed galleries for hundreds. In this smaller and more informal gallery, you are sure to get your questions answered, and sure to be astounded!
6pm// tarot circle (free refreshments)The tarot is a system of symbols and images that work to help you understand your past and to prepare for your future. In divination, the tarot gives insights and solutions. In meditation, the tarot brings balance and manifestation. In contemplation, the tarot inspires growth, healing and contemplation. Come to this informal workshop and learn something about the tarot, and something about yourself.
Christiana Gaudet is a Certified Tarot Grandmaster, and a resident of Sunsport Gardens. She offers private readings, house parties and classes, working from her office in downtown West Palm Beach. Christiana is the organizer of the Tarot Circle Meetup of the Palm Beaches. Her first book, Fortune Stellar: What Every Professional Tarot Reader Needs to Know, is due out this November. Call Christiana at 561-655-1160, toll free at 866-99TAROT, or visit her on line at http://www.tarotbychristiana.com/ Short tarot readings at special rates will be available with Christiana throughout Friday and Saturday.
7pm// nude as subject matter (fire ring)- photographic workshop
photographer katty hoover will lead this workshop on shooting techniques and give participants a chance to become a part of her body of work. bring your camera or model for the shoot.
8pm// lughassadh harvest ritual and drumming
(fire ring)- Bring drums, dancing props and singing voices.
Lughnassadh, celebrated on August 1, is the first of three harvest festivals in the Pagan year. It is a time to celebrate and to honor the sacrifices we make to take care of each other. Early Christians honored this time as Lammas or "Loaf-Mass," a time to give bread to the poor. It is a time of reckoning, in that we remember that we reap what we sow. Lughassadh is a time to contemplate our goals. Join us around the fire for a short ceremony of thanksgiving for the good things in our lives, an opportunity to let go of that which no longer serves us, and the chance to harvest the results of our past efforts.
9pm-12am// DJ speyeral spins (fireside)
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(optional activities- open to ages 18-30 only)
10am// carpool to naked safari
(local animal preserve) $12 (non-profit group rate)
sign up at FYN booth
12pm// closing circle/site clean up
1pm// carpool to local beach for skinny dipping
(north palm beach)
sign up at FYN booth
7pm// naked sushi by yellowjack
no cover, special happy hour menu
(downtown west palm beach)
sign up at FYN booth
note: Final checkout time is 2am Monday Aug. 16th. All spring bash guests are welcome to use all amenities of the resort through 2am monday morning without any charge.
for complete info on the naked end of summer bash including directions and what to bring: click here
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Our 2nd Annual
Naked Spring Bash
was held
APRIL 9-11, 2010
in Loxahatchee, FL
(near west palm beach)
Over 150 young adults (ages 18-30) checked in for the Naked Spring Bash! More than double last years participants!
Over 300 people attended the Friday night festivities which were open to the public.
On Friday April 9, many enjoyed live reggae dub music by Spred The Dub, group body painting, art by Jessica of Vulva Love Lovely, fresh, organic, earth-friendly pizza donated by Pizza Fusion of Wellington, delicious fruit smoothies by Daniel & Ashley and the amazing FYN Annual Spring Drum Circle and dance facilitated by Michael Dean Goodman, which was held around the fire ring. The party then moved to the midnight skinny dip held at the 24-hour pool.
On Saturday April 10, many enjoyed lounging by the pool, walking the nature trails, playing volleyball and participating in workshops and classes on yoga, tarot, and hula hooping. Special Thanks to Janet Meredith of Twisted Yoga, Tarot by Christiana Gaudet and Lindsay Brown of Groovolution Dance Studio for donating their time to this event! Congratulations to the 3 individuals who won 1-year Naturist Society memberships at Morley's "Welcome to Sunsport" meeting Saturday morning! Since Saturday's live music was not open to the public, the scene was a bit more intimate for the Echo Movement show which was open to our FYN young adult area only. Gabriel Thomas opened for Echo Movement and it was good vibes all around. After the show, there was a beautiful Waning Moon Ritual held by Christiana Gaudet at the fire ring.
Sunday's weather put a damper on the carpool to Haulover clothing-optional beach in Sunny Isles/Miami, but this gave many more time to hang out at Sunsport. We also had plenty of help to tear down and clean up our space. Thanks to everyone who helped on Sunday!
We ask that you please share your experiences and comments about Naked Spring Bash 2010 with us. The best place to do this is either on our facebook page or the guestbook page. We really appreciate the feedback and support!
A huge thanks to South Florida Free Beaches & Vita Nuda for sponsoring the FYN Stage and live music acts. Richard and Shirley Mason, along with Albert Pantaleon of SFFB have been a huge supporter of FYN and our movement. Albert, along with beach ambassadors, set up a SFFB canopy at the Spring Bash and raffled $100. Congratulations to Sarah Kaufholdfor winning the $100!
Also thanks to Joel Kincaid. He donated his time right before the event to build the stage, even with his busy work schedule. Adding a stage for live music was a huge addition to the Spring Bash!
The stage will be stored at Sunsport in between events. By the end of Summer Bash, the stage will have a small plaque dedicating the stage to Joel's father (Joel Sr.) who passed away. Joel learned to build from his father so we have decided to do this for him in gratitude from FYN.
Citylink Article:
If you didn't pick up the April 7-13 edition of City Link of South Florida at the Spring Bash or news stands from West Palm to Miami, you can read the article online. FYN was on the COVER of the printed weekly magazine!
Click the image below to see the article, or visit:
Special thanks to City Link writer Joanie Cox and photographer Beth Black who were amazing to work with and very positive and supportive!
Naked Spring Bash 2010 Photos:
Photography by Albert Pantaleon of SFFB can be seen here
Full albums containing photography by Mark Sadan and Robbe White will be available in the members only area soon! Not a member? Find out more about membership here
Please remember that your memberships and donations keep FYN running! Thanks so much for your support!
One Love, One Family.
Please check out our Naked Spring Bash 2010 Sponsors:
FYN is proud to be a special interest group within The Naturist Society
Much gratitude to our 2010 Official Sponsors:
Aaron Bollinger•Zac Bender•Todd Dierksheide
Marty De Wit•The Dorland Family•Fred Macklin
