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A photo taken during the Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks last August has finally made it in the newspaper. It’s in “The year in pictures: the favourites” feature on page A3 to today’s (December 31st) edition of the Toronto Star. The photo was originally scheduled to run last August but was pulled by an editor because of concerns that it might offend readers. Rick Madonik, a photographer with the Toronto Star, took a number of pictures that day. But this one was his favourite. Can you identify any of the subjects? Also available online at: http://thestar.blogs.com/photoblog/2009/12/the-year-in-pictures-the-favourites.html Note that while the online version shows 19 pictures, theRead More →

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We finally have a system to issue our new Bare Oaks membership cards. The new identification is pre-printed on one side with an image of Lake Beamor and the Bare Oaks logo. The other side is customized with the member’s picture and identifying details. In addition to providing identification, the cards are also useful for getting discounts. Some of the larger naturist resorts provide a discount to Bare Oaks members. In keeping with the naturist philosophy, we did our best to make the cards more environmentally friendly. They are printed on a material calledCornCard™ which is made using a corn-based plastic from NatureWorks LLC. This biopolymerRead More →

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Yes, the hot tub is finally working. After an unbelievable number of challenges and delays, it is finally operational. The photo features Peter (who has been doing much of the work and coordinating the rest) bravely sacrificing himself to test the water. We have experienced many, many small issues: a week’s delay because of the heater needing service, 2 weeks’ delay to diagnose and repair a faulty electrical panel, 2 weeks to replace a brand new relay that failed, (special parts that must be ordered can take weeks to arrive) another week’s delay to replace hoses that were too short, and I could go onRead More →

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Just a reminder that the Bare Oaks office/store will be closed on December 24, 25 & 26 as well as on January 1. We are generally open everyday, including holidays during the summer, but we are closed on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), Family Day (3rd Monday in Feb.), Good Friday (Friday before Easter), Thanksgiving Day (2nd Monday in Oct.), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and Boxing Day (Dec. 26). But facilities are always open to members using their key fob.Read More →

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The Olympic Torch Relay will be passing near Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park on Friday December 18th. Of course, they won’t be nude like the Greek athletes were in the original olympics. Given the weather right now, that’s probably a good idea. The torch will be coming up Yonge Street in Aurora in the morning. It will enter Newmarket around 10:30 a.m. There will be a special stop/celebration in Newmarket on Friday around 11 a.m. at the new community centre in Newmarket. (performances begin at 10 a.m.) From there it will go up Bayview/Prospect to Davis Drive. And then up Leslie and into Sharon/East Gwillimbury.Read More →

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We thought that we were doing a good job of keeping everybody informed. Then we learned that some people were not aware of the many different methods that existed to keep in touch with what is happening at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. So we are going to make a concerted effort to be better communicators about our communications! We have added several new electronic contact options. Plus we have installed a bulletin board in the clubhouse that features a paper version of the news and events for those who don’t use the internet. So keep in touch using: Email: Subscribe on the front pageRead More →

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In early June, we received a call from Westside Studios, Canada’s largest Advertising and Design Photography facility. They were inquiring about using the park to shoot some photography featuring nudity for a campaign they were putting together. Having spent 15 years in advertising, I was very familiar with both Westside Studios and the process. I jumped at the opportunity. It was a chance to make a bit of money in location fees and it would also be fun. I didn’t know who the client was nor did I know what kind of photos they would be taking. But I wasn’t worried because I knew thatRead More →

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Indoor Naturist New Year’s Volleyball Tournament London, Ontario Saturday Jan 2nd RSVP: volleyball@BareOaks.ca Location Spikes Indoor Beach Volleyball 120 Weston Street http://www.spikes.on.ca Click here to see a map. Details Signup and registration: 9am Game play: 10am-6pm All play is NUDE, unless your parent requested otherwise! Cost: about $15 per person with a $30 family rate depending how many show (we are just covering cost of rental & prizes) Spikes now has 4 beach volleyball courts. Levels A 4 on 4 B 4 on 4 Novice Plus 6 on 6 Novice 6 on 6 Click here to subscribe to the Volleyball Newsletter Hotel Recommendations by Chris:Read More →

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The pool temperature is not climbing as fast as we expected. The water temperature has climbed overnight from 10ºC (50ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF) in about 10 hours. As such, it will not likely reach a decent temperature until late in the day. So we’re keeping it going through tomorrow (Sunday). So if you are brave and hardy, please feel free to have a dip today. If not, you are welcome anytime tomorrow! Ultimately, this is a useful test. As mentioned in the previous post, the propane heater is all new. We’re getting very useful data on performance that we can use next year. We’re alsoRead More →

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This weekend is the Toronto Fall RV Show and Sale at the Toronto Congress Centre. If you have been thinking of getting a new trailer, this is a great opportunity to touch and feel all the different types. In addition, there are great deals to be had for those people who are willing to make a deal at the show. At the show you can tour many different models and types. From tent trailers to park model trailers. To understand the difference, visit the Go RVing website by clicking here. One of the brands that Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park sells, Northlander Industries, will beRead More →