West Coast Gathering 2012 set for Aug 31 - Sept 9

Welcome! California Men Enjoying Naturism is an international social organization for gay and bisexual men. As naturists we enjoy being nude, preferably outdoors, for social and recreational activities. We hope you find our site informative about gay naturism, the West Coast Gatherings, Southeast Gatherings and our other events.

CMEN's West Coast Gathering 2012 will be held at a conference center nestled in California's scenic Malibu Hills August 31 - September 9, 2012. This 18th all nude West Coast Gathering included several session options: the full week session, a full 9 day session, a 6 day session, a Labor Day weekend session , a second weekend session September 7-9 and a First Half Week session. Over 350 men from throughout North America, the Pacific, and Europe are expected to attend.

Scheduled activities will feature swimming and sun bathing, volleyball, hiking, a variety of seminars and workshops, massage, themed social hours, evening shows, talent shows, bingo, discos, and a great opportunity to make new friends. Social hours feature a different theme each evening.

The annual West Coast Gatherings are hosted each Fall by California Men Enjoying Naturism, an international social organization for gay and bisexual men who enjoy nude social and recreational activities. Visit the West Coast Gathering page for more details.

CMEN presents Southeast Spring Gathering June 2012

CMEN's Southeast Gathering 2012 Join CMEN June 3-10, 2012 celebrating the Spring for a full week of gay, all nude fun, fresh air, camaraderie, activities, shows and workshops. This gathering will be CMEN's forth Southeast Spring Gathering, it will be held at Whispering Oaks Retreat Center in Tennessee. This resort is located in a scenic natural wooded environment on a creek with cabins, camping and RV facilities. Visit the Southeast Spring Gathering page for more details.

CMEN presents Whispering Oaks Open House September 2012

Whispering Oaks Open House Sept 2012 Enjoy hang out with lots of warm naked men in the new heated swimming pool. There will be plenty of activities during this week and there will be time for the pool, hot tub, workshops and playshops, evening shows, hikes, nature walks, a chance to enjoy the private creek, and much more. Visit the Whispering Oaks Fall Open House page for more details.

Los Angeles Area Naturist Activities

CMEN Los Angeles holds a variety of all nude local social and recreational events for naturist men throughout the year in the greater Los Angeles Area, including pool parties, cocktail parties and potlucks. These events provide the opportunity for men who live in the Greater Los Angeles area to mingle and have fun with new and old friends. Visit the CMEN Los Angeles pages for details.

Massage Connection

CMEN Massage Connection is for men interested in giving and receiving massages with other men in the Los Angeles area. All participants practice giving massage as well as receiving a massage. Visit the CMEN Massage Connection pages for details.

Whispering Oaks Gay Summer Camp 2012

Everyone loves going to summer camp, especially Gay Summer Camp! Whispering Oaks will be hosting Gay Summer Camp on Memorial Day Weekend at its 400-acre campground which will include all activities, including a heated pool, hot tub, evening entertainment, disco dancing, themed social hour parties, and a lot more! Although this clothing optional event is on Memorial Day weekend, you can arrive on Thursday, May 24 and stay until Tuesday, May 29. Visit the Whispering Oaks Gay Summer Camp page for more details.

Thailand Experience with CMEN Friends

CMEN Friends Thailand Experience 2011 You are cordially invited to join an exotic two week tour of Thailand, October 23 - November 6. This incredible Thailand adventure will feature 3 parts of Thailand, with some tours included, and plenty of time to just enjoy being there. Thailand Experiences since 2007 have been successful and a wonderful experience for all who attended, so we have decided to do it again! While CMEN Friends cruises and tours typically include naturist activities they are generally not all nude events.

Why nude social and recreational activities?

Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of nudity, with the intention of encouraging body acceptance, self-respect, respect for others and respect for the environment. Social nudity is an expression of naturism, exploiting the beneficial effects of the sun, the air and water.

A Naturist is one who enjoys being nude, preferably in an outdoors setting, for social and recreational activities. We believe that the naked human body is to be accepted, respected, cherished, and enjoyed. We enjoy the natural freedom of being without clothes whenever possible and practical.

Being naked makes one more open and honest about himself, and more accepting of others. If clothes make the man, then nudity makes everyone more equal.

Come join the growing number of gay men that have discovered male bonding au naturel! Gay men everywhere are discovering the enjoyment of gathering together with other men for nude camaraderie, unequaled in any clothed situation, and the freedom to be found in non-judgmental body acceptance.

CMEN is affiliated with Gay Naturists International and is among nearly 200 men's naturist groups throughout North America, the Pacific Islands and Europe. GNI and its affiliated clubs now have over 6,000 members in 12 countries who enjoy nude recreational and social activities.

This web site also includes links to Naturist Community News and Activities including nude beach listings and other naturist events; Gay Community News and Activities including pride festivals, street fairs and rodeos; and links to Naturist Friends and to National Associations. Learn about living a more "green", environmentally conscious lifestyle and reducing your own carbon footprint at the Earth Friendly Living & Recreation page.

CMEN also maintains a moderated discussion bulletin board on Yahoo. For discussions about the West Coast Gatherings, CMEN Los Angeles, and naturist recreation for gay and bisexual men join the CMEN Yahoo Group.

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