I keep asking myself why nobody has built a lifestyle village, like a retirement (or over 50's) for nudies. It seems that with the housing crisis we are experiencing here in Australia that any higher density living would be a no brainer.
We already have lifestyle villages here in Australia built around golf courses and nature reserves (and one even around a winery). They usually have a single point of entry with a concierge or security service, and the community title model, where you have land in common and share the costs of maintenance, is more than well developed here. The precedent set by over 50's villages as a development is also a well worn path and seems to have no abatement.
Like an over 50's village I would imagine that there is no reason why such a nudist lifestyle village could not have a cafe, mini movie cinema, putt putt golf, pool, gardens, vegie patch and tennis courts (or should that be pickle ball) in the common areas - may be not all these but perhaps some.
Ideally the village could even have a centre for nudism where outsiders could visit and learn about nudism history, art, cinema, theology and philosophy etc.
I would certainly invest in putting a portable home into a village like this. Even if it means I only use it on weekends and for holidays.
So does anybody know if outside of Cap d'Agde is there any such lifestyle villages anywhere else in the world?
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SteveDec 6, 2023There's one at Narrabri NSW. I stayed there recently. You can buy a place there to live.
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Tom DDec 6, 2023I have seen several mentioned here at one time or another.
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Stone AndyDec 6, 2023A lot of US nudist resorts are like a lifestyle village, especially where four season nudity is possible.
ReactReply - MEMemberDec 6, 2023
yes they are, there is a number of them
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Lot of answers saying yes there are...but only one gives a location so I can research further and try to find out out what it looks like and possibly how it got approved
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StevieLornaDec 6, 2023Charco De Palo on Lanzarote is a fully naturist village. We spend four weeks a year there.
Spielplatz in the south of England is a nudist resort that has some full time residents, but I doubt they live fully naked outside the warmer months.
Ive heard some of the other landed clubs offer long term pitches. But again, its not really practical in the winter.
ReactReply - MEMemberDec 7, 2023
look up locations on here, will find all the websites of resorts there in U.S.
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BillDec 7, 2023It could be all having to do with the laws in the country where one lives. Especially with the all the remote areas and smaller general population in a place like Australia, it seems obvious that there should be (and may already are) places like the OP desires. Certainly, here in the USA there are many, many places just like this - in a fashion. These US naked places are typically privately owned or maintained as cooperatives, so, not like Cap d'Agde, where the government of France has essentially allowed and encouraged a large part of the city to become a nude-friendly area (from what I've heard and read). Mind you, the laws in some American states do forbid any social nudity, on private land or not, and in others, social nudism is fully accepted, and laws do tend to shift.
Others here have suggested doing more looking around, though I don't know the avenues for doing research into the bare possibilities in Australia. In America, we have nude associations such as TNS, AANR and others that maintain websites listing nude communities and resorts, so I'd wager a small bet there are equivalents in the land down under.
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterDec 7, 2023[quote]look up locations on here, will find all the websites of resorts there in U.S.[/quote] We're not looking for resorts. We're searching for villages where people live permanentlyReactReply
- MEMemberOriginal PosterDec 7, 2023[quote]It could be all having to do with the laws in the country where one lives. Especially with the all the remote areas and smaller general population in a place like Australia, it seems obvious that there should be (and may already are) places like the OP desires. Certainly, here in the USA there are many, many places just like this - in a fashion. These US naked places are typically privately owned or maintained as cooperatives, so, not like Cap d'Agde, where the government of France has essentially allowed and encouraged a large part of the city to become a nude-friendly area (from what I've heard and read). Mind you, the laws in some American states do forbid any social nudity, on private land or not, and in others, social nudism is fully accepted, and laws do tend to shift. Others here have suggested doing more looking around, though I don't know the avenues for doing research into the bare possibilities in Australia. In America, we have nude associations such as TNS, AANR and others that maintain websites listing nude communities and resorts, so I'd wager a small bet there are equivalents in the land down under.[/quote] The golf course estate I previously lived in was modelled off those in the USA. At the time I lived there it had no precedent here in Australia. While there was already community title estates none had incorporated a golf club. The community title scheme for land ownership is ideal for what I think could be done . Such title has to have a community statement and it's most likely that needs municipal approval, and that's where I think it would fall over. Hard to imagine a council here approving a nudist club!ReactReply
- TDTom DDec 7, 2023[quote} Ive heard some of the other landed clubs offer long term pitches. But again, its not really practical in the winter.[/quote] NOt in the UK, but would be in Spain, the southern part of the US, and other warm weather areas.ReactReply
- STStevieLornaDec 7, 2023[quote][quote} Ive heard some of the other landed clubs offer long term pitches. But again, its not really practical in the winter. NOt in the UK, but would be in Spain, the southern part of the US, and other warm weather areas.[/quote] Which is why I mentioned Lanzarote.ReactReply
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2bnude4meDec 8, 2023I think there are nudist neighborhoods in Pasco County, Florida. The Discovery Channel had a series on them called "Buying Naked" with a lady realtor who specialized in nudist communities.
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sJan 27, 2024This is something Ive only just recently thought about- I think the trick is a development where the houses surround or are attached to a nudie venue- from the street theyre the same as any other- so you can have clothed people visit, but when you open the back gate you have access to a nude area, with all the usual things- pool area/ social hub/campground/short term accommodation/ privately owned cabins etc
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painthorseJan 28, 2024Yes, here in Pasco county Florida we have several nude living opportunities. Paradise Lakes, Lake Como, and Caliente are three of the communities that are nude living. They are all within 20 miles of my home. Lots of naked people live around here.
and some of the communities are naked in the back yard, clothed in the front...the back yards join into a private clubhouse that is clothing optional. Pasco county Florida, the nude capital of USAReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJan 28, 2024[quote]This is something Ive only just recently thought about- I think the trick is a development where the houses surround or are attached to a nudie venue- from the street theyre the same as any other- so you can have clothed people visit, but when you open the back gate you have access to a nude area, with all the usual things- pool area/ social hub/campground/short term accommodation/ privately owned cabins etc[/quote] I totally agree with this kind of model. The only issue is whether it limits the overall number of homes and also if you wanted to include and apartment block it would be a little more complex. Either way it's all worth exploring. I think ideally a cafe and restaurant and a small scale cinema would be ideal to include with a pool and tennis court. But the one core thing I'd like to see is a gallery and centre for art (personal preference thing I guess). Ideally located somewhere the weather is mostly conducive to nude life ...sunshine coast?ReactReply
- STStevieLornaJan 28, 2024Interesting point on living a nude life, in Charco De Palo, the naturist village we try to be naked for as much of your holiday as we can. For Northern Europeans (the bulk of the visitors) is usually warm enough for this to be practical.
We have spoken to a number of full time residents who moved to Charco from further north and they have become so acclimatise to the warmer days that they have to wear clothes much more often than they would like.ReactReply - MEMemberJan 28, 2024
One can mostly live nude in Vera Playa, Spain. Rented a small apartment there for five days last spring and I only had to put clothes on to go to the main grocery store where nudity is not allowed (sarong is ok). All the beach bars and some shops and restaurants are clothing optional.
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I think that retirees make up s significant percentage of the full time residents of clothing optional communities.
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EarlDFeb 9, 2024Clothing optional and clothes free retirement/year round communities exist in the U.S. Brazil and Europe. Not sure why a simple Google search wouldnt surface this. Maybe its cause they are very normal.
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AnonymousDec 26, 2024I shall be there from 11-14 Feb 25.. would love to catch up..
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J.Dec 26, 2024[quote]Yes, here in Pasco county Florida we have several nude living opportunities. Paradise Lakes, Lake Como, and Caliente are three of the communities that are nude living. They are all within 20 miles of my home. Lots of naked people live around here. and some of the communities are naked in the back yard, clothed in the front...the back yards join into a private clubhouse that is clothing optional. Pasco county Florida, the nude capital of USA[/quote] Those are all still resorts. The Oasis (across Highway 41 from Paradise Lakes and Lake Como) is one of the communities you describe. There are only 29 houses in the gated community, though. It is about as close to the OP description as I can think of outside of Cap D'Agde or Charco De Palo. No idea if something similar exists in Australia.ReactReply - VI
VincentDec 30, 2024The Modriaty Clothing-Optional Resort is evolving into a pioneering clothing-optional lifestyle village, initially featuring 400 units, with 100 allocated for permanent residency from the outset. To overcome the current NSW legislation limiting occupancy to 180 days per year, Modriaty will be registered as a village with its own postcode. The project aims to accommodate 6,000 residents initially, with capacity expanding to 10,000 by year four.
This concept is the first of its kind globallya community designed for naturists and clothing-optional enthusiasts to live, work, and thrive in harmony with nature. The development will include amenities typically found in lifestyle villages, such as cafs, cinemas, pickleball courts, pools, gardens, veggie patches, and even a nudist education centre. This centre will provide insights into the history, philosophy, and art of naturism, welcoming both residents and visitors eager to learn.
With the housing crisis intensifying in Australia, this high-density living solution blends the best features of retirement villages and eco-living with the freedom of a clothing-optional lifestyle. Lifestyle villages based around golf courses or wineries are already well-established, proving the viability of such developments. Modriaty, however, will break new ground by fostering an inclusive, body-positive community.
We are currently pitching to investors and remain optimistic about securing the necessary funding in the coming months. The goal is to commence construction by early 2026, creating an unparalleled destination for naturist living. For those seeking a weekend or holiday retreat, or a permanent home, this village will provide a unique opportunity to embrace a sustainable, naturist lifestyle.
Outside of Cap d'Agde, there is no other development of this scale or ambition worldwide. Modriaty is set to redefine lifestyle villages for naturists, filling a glaring gap in the market. Would you invest in such a visionary project?
More info on the project on our website www.NaturismRE.comReactReply - TDTom DJan 2, 2025[quote]The Modriaty Clothing-Optional Resort is evolving into a pioneering clothing-optional lifestyle village, initially featuring 400 units, with 100 allocated for permanent residency from the outset. To overcome the current NSW legislation limiting occupancy to 180 days per year, Modriaty will be registered as a village with its own postcode. The project aims to accommodate 6,000 residents initially, with capacity expanding to 10,000 by year four. This concept is the first of its kind globallya community designed for naturists and clothing-optional enthusiasts to live, work, and thrive in harmony with nature. The development will include amenities typically found in lifestyle villages, such as cafs, cinemas, pickleball courts, pools, gardens, veggie patches, and even a nudist education centre. This centre will provide insights into the history, philosophy, and art of naturism, welcoming both residents and visitors eager to learn. With the housing crisis intensifying in Australia, this high-density living solution blends the best features of retirement villages and eco-living with the freedom of a clothing-optional lifestyle. Lifestyle villages based around golf courses or wineries are already well-established, proving the viability of such developments. Modriaty, however, will break new ground by fostering an inclusive, body-positive community. We are currently pitching to investors and remain optimistic about securing the necessary funding in the coming months. The goal is to commence construction by early 2026, creating an unparalleled destination for naturist living. For those seeking a weekend or holiday retreat, or a permanent home, this village will provide a unique opportunity to embrace a sustainable, naturist lifestyle. Outside of Cap d'Agde, there is no other development of this scale or ambition worldwide. Modriaty is set to redefine lifestyle villages for naturists, filling a glaring gap in the market. Would you invest in such a visionary project? More info on the project on our website www.NaturismRE.com[/quote] Is the intention to make the entire community clothing optional, including all commercial and recreational areas?ReactReply