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College Day - May 5, 2007 Feedback |
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Solairs' response to the recent
national publicity following our May 5 College Day event.
May 31, 2007
"Dear Editor / News organization:
Thank you for featuring Solair Recreation League, a nudist resort in Connecticut, in a recent article. We are pleased to have more people learn about Solair and what nudism means to the more than 50,000 members of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR). While the publicity has been overwhelmingly positive, it has also engendered some incorrect assumptions and downright nasty comments:
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All nudists are old. Fact: Although the majority of AANR members are 35 and older, many of these folks began in their early 20’s or as children of nudist families. In addition, there are thousands of nudists (i.e., college students and those unaffiliated with a nudist organization) who are much younger.
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The aging nude body, with its sagging, wrinkled skin, is disgusting. Fact: Nudism is about body acceptance...no matter the age, size or condition...and not about body image. It allows us the freedom to be who we are and to interact with one another as equals. It also helps counter the veneration of youth to the detriment of our fast-growing aging society.
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Nudism is about sex. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Fact: Nudists believe that the nude body is not provocative in the social setting. Wearing skimpy, tight, revealing clothing is about sex.
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Raising children as nudists and having them present with nude people is evil, perverted and damaging. Again, totally untrue. Fact: Feedback from young nudists and observations at nudist teen camps demonstrate better communication, healthier relationships, and less sexual exploitation than within the clothed community.
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Nudist camps are the Mecca for pedophiles and peeping toms. Fact: Camps like Solair are safer and more secure than the outside world. Criminal and sexual offender checks; strictly enforced rules of conduct; and a close-knit, caring and watchful community maintain the highest levels of personal protection for members and visitors.
While there are many benefits to the nudist lifestyle, they often get lost in the perpetuation of negative notions and stereotypes. Moreover, nudists, whether police officer, teacher, minister, nurse, doctor or chef, would never trade the freedom, acceptance or close friendships formed if these myths had even an ounce of truth. Of course, to truly find this out, we invite you to try it for yourself. As we at Solair say, "Come for a day; stay for a lifetime.”
Examples of recent publicity following Solairs College Day:
Here are a few links to articles following our May 5 College Day:
pdf of article
“There’s a nudist colony in Connecticut trying to attract younger members.
The problem is, it’s Connecticut! It’s freezing!"
Late Night TV comedian / host Craig Ferguson (May 14, 2007)
View NBC TV30's Sept 5th
broadcast about Solair - New Sep 2008
Download our Brochure (pdf file)
Why are Americans Afraid to be naked? - Article featuring Solair photos
A Women's Perspective on her first nudist experience - Billie Carlson Article
This was our info page on College Day 2007:
SOLAIR RECREATION LEAGUE
New England's first nudist resort invites you to attend:
Enjoy a day of nude activities or just chill out on our 400+ acres in nearby bucolic Woodstock, Connecticut.
Outdoor Activities (weather permitting): Inter-mural Competitions: hiking, tennis, biking, swimming (lake and pool), tug-of-war, Ultimate Frisbee, fishing, volleyball, shuffleboard, boating.
Indoor Activities: Sauna, hot tub, dance lessons, body painting and temporary tattooing, black-light pool, ping pong.
Bring your hiking shoes and flip flops, sunscreen, tennis racket, fishing rod, mountain bike, a towel and a smile!
Good food at Canteen, or bring a picnic.
Late afternoon social get-together.
Camping available at additional charge. Limited cabins for overnight stays available for rent.
Complimentary cookout on the beach and dancing under the stars.
Space limited. No alcohol. Must be 18 years or older with picture ID.
