Part of getting naked is having somewhere to do it, so why stay home and twiddle your twigs? Check out where GNI can take you:
Hosted by GNI-affiliated clubs, some of these are held in coordination with GNI, including our annual Jingle Balls parties during holiday season.
When you have only a few days to get naked, these weekend escapes are the perfect choice.
When you want to get naked somewhere special for a week or more, you’ll love these memorable holidays.
We’ve negotiated discounts with other groups and facilities around the world.
We’ve done some of the legwork for you! Check out these great, worldwide resources of resorts and B&B’s, campgrounds, beaches, etc. that can help you find just the right spot.
(Shorter attendance options available)
Join GNI for its biggest event of the year — The Gathering!
Discover the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania in the buff in a rustic, summer camp setting. With up to 800 guests, our flagship annual Gathering is the world’s largest all-nude event on land. It’s open to all gay, bisexual, and gay-friendly men who are at least 21 and a current member of GNI. Experience camaraderie, education, and relaxation in a beautiful setting with a lake; two heated pools; gym and courts for tennis, volleyball, and other sports; wooded trails; and rolling, manicured grounds.
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Through the Grenadines aboard the S.V. Mandalay
• March 9-15, 2014: St. Lucia round trip — or stay aboard and take the next one, too:
• March 16-22, 2014: St. Lucia to Grenada
Ports of call: First week — St. Vincent, Canouan, Anse La Roche, Petit St. Vincent, Tobago Cays. Second week — Bequia (“BEK-way”), Union Island, Meyreau, St. Vincent, Tobago Cays.
With GNI as sponsor, Source Events continues the tradition of gay cruises with these nude voyages on the vintage tall sailing vessel Mandalay. A new owner, Windjammer Sailing Adventures, refurbished this majestic schooner in 2012. Although unrelated to previous owners, the line is committed to restoring the best ‘Jammer traditions, such as rum swizzles, captain’s story time, bare feet on teak decks, and optional participation in raising the sails to the stirring strains of Amazing Grace, to name just a few.
Inaccessible to large cruise ships, the Grenadines are a yachtsman’s dream of exotic islands, charming harbors, quaint shops, bars, and cafés, deserted beaches, and smooth sailing. These cruises sail back to back — travel on one or the other, or take both for a 13-night voyage! The ship currently accommodates up to 58 passengers (at double occupancy) for an intimate, private yacht experience.
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Windjammer Mandalay Cruise (March 9-15, 2014)Full Moon Windjammer Mandalay Cruise (March 16-22, 2014)
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GNI launched the Naked Getaway™ weekend in 2007 as a holiday for men with only a few days to get naked. These events are held in cooperation with local gay naturist clubs and clothing-optional resorts.
• June 7-9, 2013: “Taboo” (All welcome, i.e., mixed crowd. Our friends from South Florida Free Beaches are co-sponsors.)
• July 19-21, 2013: “Beach”
• September 13-15, 2013: “Retro”
• November 15-17, 2013: “Harvest”
Clewiston, FL
“N-VS” (pronounced, “envious”) stands for Naturists at Vitambi Springs (Florida Wilderness Camp & Resort). GNI is a promotional partner with Nude Devil’s Garden Enthusiasts (NUDgE), the resort’s own naturist club, for these male-only (except as otherwise noted), naturist weekends with expanded nudity policy*, so expect some of your GNI and local club brethren in attendance. Day visitors are also welcome. The long-awaited pool is now being enjoyed by guests. There’s just a little construction going on nearby in the Garden Quarter, so the opening hasn’t been formally announced.
* Nudity policy: During designated N-VS weekends only, nudity is permitted anywhere within the gates except inside Big Oak Lodge (which houses Registration, Bolo Café, Bongo Bar, Safari Outfitters General Store, and administrative offices), where a minimum of a wrap (e.g., sarong, towel, etc.) must be worn over the mid-section of the body at all times without exception, per county health department requirements.
On all other dates, minimum cover as described above is required everywhere in the North Loop (see map) at all times without exception. As marked by signs, clothing is optional in the South Loop. Full awareness of and compliance with the nudity policy will provide a more comfortable experience for all.
Some of these weekends feature the following, with more to be added:
Discount for current GNI members: Book and stay three consecutive nights and get the third night free. You must present your current GNI membership card at check-in for validation. If you are a GNI member and have Monday or Friday off, take advantage of this offer and stay a third night at no additional charge for your lodging! Otherwise, JOIN GNI now to take advantage of this deal.
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• July 10-14, 2013
• December 5-8, 2013
Key West, FL
Naked events on “Bone Island” include main and after-hours parties, barbecues, a shopping spree, sailing adventures, and more. You can purchase a single pass for entry to all events except the sailings. The pass provides discounts for those sailings as well as on certain days at various restaurants, retailers, and other businesses.
The gay, clothing-optional guesthouses in Old Town, where the events are focused, fill up quickly. Secluded amenities include sparkling pools, lush gardens, sun decks and outdoor Jacuzzis. There are also other accommodations in Old and New Towns.
These long weekends enjoy a terrific turnout every July and December. See the schedule of activities for details.
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August 2-4, 2013
Miami / Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tamiami Area Nudist (TAN), a GNI-affiliated club in the Fort Myers / Naples, Florida area, takes its annual jaunt to Haulover Beach in Miami with overnights at a clothing-optional guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale. All are welcome to participate. Hang out nude with TAN on Saturday, August 3 from 9-ish a.m. to 1-ish p.m. at the north end of Haulover Beach in Miami, between lifeguard stations 15 and 16. Look for the club’s flag.
On Saturday evening, in coordination with TAN’s weekend, the WildFyre Society, a GNI-affiliated club in South Florida, hosts a nude pool party at the same guesthouse. Details and RSVP instructions will be posted soon…
Saturday, May 25, 2013, noon to 6 p.m., Jamul, CA
Bare Buns California (BBC) hosts this event about 20 miles east of San Diego. Get general info or contact the club for details and to RSVP…
Sunday, May 26, 2013, noon – ?, Smithfield, QLD, Australia
Cairns Sunboys hosts this event in a suburb of Cairns. Get more info and RSVP…
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cleveland, OH
North East Ohio Naturists (NEON) hosts this event . Get more info and register...
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oakland, CA
Naked Company East Bay (NCEB) hosts this event near the Coliseum. Contact the club for info and to RSVP...
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11 a.m. – ?, Newfane, VT
Ashland Skinny Dippers (ASD) of Ashland, MA hosts this event. Join club to get more info and RSVP...
Saturday, June 8, 2013, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Strips (KCS) hosts this event. Get more info and RSVP...
Saturday, June 15, 2013, noon – midnight, King William County, VA
Richmond Area Nude Guys (RANG) hosts this event on a 36-acre (14.6 hectares) gentleman’s estate at Zebulon Grotto, northeast of Richmond, VA. Hiking, skinny-dipping, hot tub, camping, etc. Contact the club for info and to RSVP...
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 2-6 p.m., Houston, TX
Lone Star Nudist Group (LSNG) hosts this event. Get more info and RSVP (no later than June 19)…
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 3-8 p.m., Easton, CT
Bare & Gay (B&G) of Connecticut hosts this event with promotional support from Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC). Get more info and RSVP (no later than June 19)…
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 5-10 p.m., Portland, OR
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism (OMEN) hosts this event. Get more info…
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Miami, FL
South Florida Free Beaches (SFFB) hosts this event at Haulover Beach with promotional support from GNI. Become a Beach Ambassador and get a cool hat and free parking while you help keep the beach safely nude. Get more info and register…
Sunday, June 23, 2013, noon – ?, Oak Beach, QLD, Australia
Cairns Sunboys hosts this event between Turtle Cove and Port Douglas. Get more info and RSVP…
Thursday – Tuesday, July 4-9, 2013, Cowes, United Kingdom
G2Guys hosts this multi-day excursion with party on Saturday evening, July 6. Some overnight accommodation and limited carpooling possible by prior arrangement. Join the club to receive its newsletter with details and RSVP instructions…
Saturday, July 6, 2013, noon to 6 p.m., San Diego, CA
Bare Buns California (BBC) hosts this event. Get more info and RSVP…
Saturday, July 13, noon – 6 p.m., Lake Hill, NY
A member of Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC) hosts this event near Woodstock, NY with the club’s promotional support. Get more info and register…
Saturday, July 13, 2013, Houston, TX
Lone Star Nudist Group (LSNG) hosts this event. Details to be announced. Check for more info…
Saturday – Sunday, July 13-14, 2013, Miami, FL
South Florida Free Beaches (SFFB) hosts this event at Haulover Beach with promotional support from GNI. The skinny-dip attempt takes place on Sunday at 2 p.m. (Sign up first at registration table on beach.) Get more info…
Saturday, July 20, 2013, Sandy Hook, NJ
Scranton Area Naked Guys (SCRANG) hosts this event at Gunnison Beach in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. The Empress Hotel is suggested for overnights. Carpooling is possible if enough people commit in advance. Contact the club for more info and to RSVP…
Saturday, July 20, noon – 6 p.m., Croton Falls, NY
Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC) co-hosts this event with Hudson Valley BARES in Westchester County, NY. Get more info and register…
Saturday, July 20, 2013, noon – midnight, King William County, VA
Richmond Area Nude Guys (RANG) hosts this event on a 36-acre (14.6 hectares) gentleman’s estate at Zebulon Grotto, northeast of Richmond, VA. Hiking, skinny-dipping, hot tub, camping, etc. Contact the club for info and to RSVP…
Saturday, July 27, 2013, New Paltz, NY
Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC) hosts this event. Get more info and register…
Saturday, August 3, 2013 (tentative)
Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC) hosts this event at a beach location (could be ocean, river, or creek) to be determined. Check for more info…
Sunday, August 4, 2013, 1-5 p.m., Worthing, United Kingdom
G2Guys hosts this event in West Sussex. Join the club to receive its newsletter with details and RSVP instructions…
Saturday, August 10, noon – 6 p.m., Lake Hill, NY
A member of Males au Naturel (MAN-NYC) hosts this event near Woodstock, NY with the club’s promotional support. Get more info and register…
Saturday, August 17, 2013, noon – midnight, King William County, VA
Richmond Area Nude Guys (RANG) hosts this event on a 36-acre (14.6 hectares) gentleman’s estate at Zebulon Grotto, northeast of Richmond, VA. Hiking, skinny-dipping, hot tub, camping, etc. Contact the club for info and to RSVP…
Saturday, August 17, 2013, noon to 7 p.m., San Diego, CA
Bare Buns California (BBC) hosts this event. Get more info and RSVP…
Sunday, August 18, 2013, 1-5 p.m., Poole, United Kingdom
G2Guys hosts this event. Possible evening naked drive and swim at nearby Studland Beach. Join the club to receive its newsletter with details and RSVP instructions…
Saturday, September 21, 2013, noon – midnight, King William County, VA
Richmond Area Nude Guys (RANG) hosts this event on a 36-acre (14.6 hectares) gentleman’s estate at Zebulon Grotto, northeast of Richmond, VA. Hiking, skinny-dipping, hot tub, camping, etc. Contact the club for info and to RSVP…
Saturday, October 19, 2013, noon – midnight, King William County, VA
Richmond Area Nude Guys (RANG) hosts this event on a 36-acre (14.6 hectares) gentleman’s estate at Zebulon Grotto, northeast of Richmond, VA. Hiking, skinny-dipping, hot tub, camping, etc. Contact the club for info and to RSVP…
Events posted on this page are sponsored or organized by Gay Naturists International (GNI) or a GNI-affiliated club or partner organization. For additional local events, check out our Nude Clubs page and find links to clubs near where you live or travel.
This page is updated regularly. If your GNI-affiliated club would like GNI to post your major event here, e-mail the details to the Events Committee. If your club would like to become affiliated with GNI, see the GNI Club Affiliation page for information and instructions.
GNI members in good standing enjoy great savings with the following groups. Just present your current GNI membership card and, if requested, a government-issued photo ID.
15% off tuition for the following introductory workshops, held in various American and Canadian locations. (Check individual workshop pages for pricing.) When registering, give GNI15P as the promotional code. (Proof of current membership required.)
Enjoy a couple’s rate for daily membership at this luxury naturist resort when two GNI members visit together. Contact front desk for pre-approval at least 24 hours before.
Get naked in Spanish! Pay for six nights and get your seventh night free at this gay, clothing-optional guesthouse. Only a 20-minute drive from the popular gay beach resort of Alicante, Spain.
Tampa Bay nudist resort offering numerous amenities in a 200-acre, natural woodland and wetland setting. GNI members are eligible for the affiliated day visitor rate (same as AANR member rate); those aged 18 to 30 are eligible for the lower, Young Adult rate. Click above for details.
Take advantage of an affiliated rate for daily grounds fees at this campground near West Palm Beach, FL that welcomes diversity. Ample campsites and a few rental cabins are available, though overnight stays incur a separate charge. Home of The Naturist Society’s Mid-Winter Naturist Festival over Presidents’ Day weekend.
Selection of accommodations. Bali au Naturel, The Glass House (Rumah Kaca), and Tamarind House (Celagi Uma) in quiet Buleleng. Laki Uma Villa and Laki Uma Sleeping Together (hostel) in bustling Kuta. GNI members visiting individually get 10% off published rates. Men’s naturist clubs organizing a group event get 20% off. Contact representative for information and reservations.
Book and stay at this gay campground, which is clothing-optional* over much of the property, for three consecutive nights and get the third night free at the same level of accommodation. A Vitambi Springs membership is required for all visitors, but is available at a nominal charge. Offer valid at most times; check with campground for applicability on major holiday weekends.
* Nudity policy: During designated Naturists at Vitambi Springs (N-VS) weekends only, nudity is permitted anywhere within the gates except inside Big Oak Lodge (which houses Registration, Bolo Café, Bongo Bar, Safari Outfitters General Store, and administrative offices), where a minimum of a wrap (e.g., sarong, towel, etc.) must be worn over the mid-section of the body at all times without exception, per county health department requirements.
On all other dates, minimum cover as described above is required everywhere in the North Loop (see map) at all times without exception. As marked by signs, clothing is optional in the South Loop. Full awareness of and compliance with the nudity policy will provide a more comfortable experience for all.
Gay and lesbian chambers of commerce (sometimes called business guilds) exist to promote their members’ businesses, which typically include all or most of the gay or gay-friendly resorts in their areas. Always consult such resources, if they exist in the area where you will be traveling.
Gay and lesbian community centers (U.S., Canada, and a few others or worldwide) also offer some listings of local businesses, including resorts. Always consult such resources, if they exist in the area where you will be traveling.
Mainstream convention and visitors’ bureaus are becoming increasingly aware of the gay and lesbian component of their local tourism. Those in major cities and some lesser ones have begun to add a gay/lesbian section to their web sites, with a focus on accommodations. (If it’s not plainly identified, look for phrases including the words, “Rainbow,” “Pride,” or variants of “LGBT.”)
Local Pride organizations (InterPride members or worldwide) may also provide links to businesses, including resorts, since they realize that people may be traveling from elsewhere to attend their festivals and related events.
