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AANR is committed to introducing women to the benefits of nude living.
Go to our Newcomers page and find the information you need to make your first visit fun and comfortable.
The Naturist movement has always been family-centric. It is not uncommon to find several generations of families who have lived in this lifestyle.
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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation with AANR West! Our organization offers a range of activities that allow members to explore clothing-optional recreation in a safe and welcoming environment. With members hailing from states across the Western US, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as western Mexico, AANR West is a diverse community where everyone is welcome.
Our mission at AANR West is to provide our members with comprehensive education and support services. We want our members to feel comfortable and secure as they pursue their interests, and we work hard to ensure that they have access to the resources and information they need to do so. Whether it's finding a safe and legal place to enjoy clothing-optional recreation or understanding their rights under the law, our members can count on us to provide them with the guidance and support they need.
But our mission doesn't stop with our members. AANR West also strives to educate the public on the benefits of social nudism. We believe that everyone can experience the joy and freedom that comes from shedding their clothes and embracing their natural selves. We host events that are focused on providing good, healthy family fun, and we welcome individuals of all ages, genders, marital statuses, religious beliefs, ethnic origins, and sexual orientations.
We know the power of true freedom at AANR West. There's nothing quite like feeling the wind blowing across your skin and the sense of liberation that comes from being carefree and unencumbered by clothing. We want everyone to experience that same sense of freedom and joy. So, if you're looking for a safe and welcoming community where you can explore your interests and find your inner peace, join us at AANR West today!
“We insult ourselves by calling our bodies obscene, pornographic, lewd, base, dirty, immoral, or evil, and in so doing deny the basic truth of our own existence. Our anatomy is us— and it is none of those terrible things.”
Dennis Craig Smith
Laguna del Sol is one of the premier clothing-optional resorts in the United States. Located on 250 acres near Sacramento, it’s close to the city and yet a world away.
Everyone’s idea of the perfect, relaxing getaway is different. Laguna del Sol aims to provide a full range of active and leisure activities to be enjoyed with the luxury of not having to dress.
Deluxe, modern facilities blend smoothly into the lush, green lawns that cover much of the grounds.
Nudity feels incredibly natural in this beautiful environment. https://www.lagunadelsol.com
Roadrunner Naturists is an active group of nudists based in northern New Mexico, with most events held in the Albuquerque area. The average age of our members is 40's to 60's, but ages range from diapers to wrinkles. Some of us are single and some are married. Some have school-age children, who accompany us on our outings, and some of our children are grown but still come along when they can. We are bound together by friendship, a love of the outdoors, and a common belief that there is nothing shameful about the human body. Our custom is nude when possible and appropriate, clothed when practical. If we are cold or sunburned, we dress accordingly. http://roadrunnernaturists.com
Founded in Oct 1999, The Front Range Naturists is a chartered non-Landed (travel) club serving Colorado and the immediate surrounding area.
If you are looking for pornography, or nude pictures of men, women, or children, you have come to the wrong place.
This website is designed to educate the public about social nudity. It also serves as the home page and information center for the Front Range Naturists Club. If social nudity in a non-sexual environment is your interest, and you live in the Eastern Rocky Mountains area, this is the place to be…
AANR Western Regional Fall Board Meeting
November 6th & 7th, 2024
6-9 PM PST
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iex-ogbg-zhu
Or dial: (US) +1 929-324-2459 PIN: 736 849 319#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/iex-ogbg-zhu?pin=7007485800402
AANR Western Regional Spring Board Meeting
March 12th & 13th, 2025
6-9 PM PST
The meeting will be held via Google Meets
AANR Western Regional General Assembly & Convention
August 1- 3, 2025
AANR Western Regional Fall Board Meeting
November 2025
Wilderness Liberation
In the heart of a sprawling forest, untouched by the hands of industrialism, lies a secret glade. It was here, beneath the shadow of ancient trees and the symphony of nature, that Elizabeth discovered a world far removed from the one she had always known. A high-powered executive from the city, she had grown weary of the endless rat race, the suffocating concrete jungles, and the relentless pressure of societal expectations. Seeking solace and perhaps a glimpse of something pure, she ventured into the wilderness.
The deeper she trekked into the forest, the lighter she felt — as though each step away from civilization peeled away the layers of artifice and strain that had clung to her over the years. When she stumbled upon a hidden glade, illuminated by shafts of sunlight that pierced the canopy above, Elizabeth knew she had found her sanctuary.
In an act of rebellion against the confines of her previous existence, she shed her clothes, allowing the soft breeze and the warmth of the sun to envelop her skin. It was a moment of profound vulnerability and strength, standing there in the embrace of nature, her truest self laid bare. For the first time in years, Elizabeth felt a deep and resonant peace.
As days melted into each other, the once firm lines between Elizabeth and the wilderness blurred. Her skin kissed by the sun, her feet toughened by the earth beneath them, she moved with a grace and certainty she had never known. She learned the language of the birds, the whispers of the trees, and the rhythms of the stream. She danced under the moonlight, bathed in the purity of hidden lakes, and slept beneath a blanket of stars. The forest became her clothing, her protection, her liberation.
But perhaps the most profound change occurred within Elizabeth's heart. She realized that true freedom wasn't just the absence of constraints but the presence of connections - deep, unbreakable bonds with the world around her. She no longer viewed nature as something separate, an 'other' to be visited or observed from a distance. She was a part of it, intrinsically woven into the fabric of life itself.
One morning, as the dawn chorus erupted and the first light of dawn painted the sky in hues of gold and pink, Elizabeth knew it was time to return. She felt a call to share the profound truths she had discovered, to bring a piece of the wilderness back to the concrete jungle.
Returning to civilization, Elizabeth was transformed. Her office no longer felt like a prison but a platform. She advocated for sustainability, encouraged her clients and colleagues to reconnect with nature, and dedicated her resources to preserving the wild spaces of the world.
The wilderness had liberated her, not by allowing her to escape from the world, but by empowering her to change it. She knew she would carry the forest in her heart always, a reminder of the freedom that comes when we dare to strip away the superfluous, connect deeply with the earth, and, in doing so, discover our truest selves.
Weekly
Club Karaoke
Shangri La Ranch - Friday Night
Mira Vista Resort - Friday Night
Glen Eden Sun Club - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Laguna Del Sol - Friday Night
Olive Dell Ranch - Friday Night
Weekly
Club Dances
Shangri La Ranch - Saturday Night
Mira Vista Resort - Saturday Night
Laguna Del Sol - Saturday Night
Glen Eden Sun Club - Friday & Saturday
Lupin Lodge - Thursday Night
Sequoians - Saturday Afternoon (Summer)
Weekly
Club Volleyball
Glen Eden - Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
Shangri La Ranch - Daily Afternoon except Saturday
Mira Vista Resort - Saturday Afternoon
Laguna Del Sol - Saturday Afternoon
Our organization has undergone significant changes over the past few decades, with a focus on providing more detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the locations where we practice and enjoy our nudist lifestyle. While terms such as "nudist colony" or "nudist camp" may have been accurate in the past, we now prefer the use of terms such as "nudist clubs," "parks," or "resorts," which better reflect the diverse and welcoming nature of our community. Additionally, we have adopted new terminology to describe ourselves, including naturists, nudists, or members of clothing-optional organizations, highlighting the positive and respectful aspects of our lifestyle.
We believe that our lifestyle is grounded in basic human rights, such as the freedom to express oneself and the freedom to be comfortable in one's own skin. Our organization is committed to ensuring that these rights are protected and respected, and we work tirelessly to promote acceptance and understanding of our way of life. In addition to advocating for top freedom, social nudism, and family nudity, we also support a range of initiatives aimed at promoting body positivity and inclusivity, including educational programs, community events, and outreach activities. By working together, we can build a more open and accepting society that values diversity and celebrates the beauty of the human form.
We, at ShangriLa Ranch, are committed to protecting your privacy when you access our website, and this policy explains how we may collect and use information about you through our website. If you have any questions about our privacy policies, want to see a copy of the information that we hold about you, or think that information we may hold about you should be corrected, please contact us by phone 800-465-8760.
Personal Information: To request a member login or information from our website, you will be asked to provide us with certain personal information, including your name, email address and phone number. The above personal information is retained in our records. We use this information for internal purposes, and to process your request, facilitate and improve your use of our website, communicate with you and comply with any requirements of law. We also use this information to respond to any questions you might have and provide you with updated information about our organization and the products we offer. This information may be disclosed to our staff and to third parties involved in the processing of your request. We do not sell and shall not divulge your personal contact information to third parties other than as specified in this Privacy Policy without your permission unless we are legally entitled and/or obliged to do so.
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Club Relations focuses on communicating with the local clubs and members of AANR West to inform and promote other events within the region with the goal of avoiding scheduling conflicts, especially for major events. Another goal is to encourage participants of events to share their stories and experiences with AANR West for publication on the website and newsletter for promotional purposes.
When it is found that AANR-West By-laws or procedures need to be updated to comply with federal, state, local laws, or AANR International bylaws and procedures, or simply need to be updated, the Bylaws & Procedures committee assembles the appropriate motions to be presented to the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting for discussion and possible action.
By-law changes can only be made by the regional assembly once each year. Procedures can be changed at one of the three Board meetings or by email in the case of an emergency.
The goal of the Family Committee is to ensure that clubs and events are family friendly and to encourage clubs to include activities that are attractive to families, regardless of age, gender, or orientation. Included in this goal is to promote the acceptance of single men and women of all ages at clubs and events.
The members of this committee are familiar with QuickBooks, and they supervise the budget-making process each Fall. During the rest of the year they approve all major expenditures and help the committees manage their allocated funds. They periodically review and make recommendations regarding reimbursement procedures.
Government Affairs is one of the more important committees as it monitors news stories and legislative bills to be sure no government entity (federal, state, county, local community) is proposing any laws or other restrictions on our ability to enjoy our nudist way of life.
The committee chair(s) sit on the AANR Government Affairs Board and attend a monthly telephone conference call with our counterparts in other regions to decide courses of action on issues that may occur at any time.
The committee’s goal is to create and maintain a book of standard policy positions, so we can be consistent with our mission statement’s goals.
The committee works with the Naturist Society’s Naturist Action Committee (NAC), our GAT counterpart, to be sure all actions are aligned.
The Internal Affairs committee is tasked with making sure that AANR-West complies with all federal non-profit regulations, state corporate law, and local business regulations. It also assures that AANR-West follows all bylaws and procedures as specified by AANR International.
The committee also seeks out and vets private practice attorneys interested in providing legal advice to the attorneys of nudists who may have received tickets for simple nudity in areas where it is traditional to be nude. The attorneys will also provide advice or appropriate assistance to AANR members involved in legal custody disputes where nudity has become one of the issues.
Direct Members associated with AANR West are mostly administered by the main office in Kissimmee, Florida. However, AANR West also communicates with these members directly to inform them about the services we can provide and events in our region, as well as activities hosted by the clubs in our region. Direct Members associated with AANR West are also delivered our monthly Newsletter directly via email.
The Membership Committee also continues effective marketing channels and discovers new methods of promoting AANR West including, but not limited to, events and promotional material to be distributed at clubs and events.
The Public Relations Committee focuses on public outreach programs, educating those unfamiliar with social nudity through the AANR-West website, social media, and gathering written material for feature articles created for publication.
Through social media, AANR West posts positive and inspiration information to promote social nudism movement and to encourage our exiting members and to possibly attract people who have never engaged is social nudism. AANR-West does this through their various social media accounts.
The AANR West website is continually updated with current content including announcements, information about clubs and events, and articles for those seeking information about nudism.
The AANR West Newsletter is hosted on the AANR West website and links to the newsletter are sent out monthly via a mass email service (currently MailChimp).
The AANR-West Scholarship Program accepts applications from high school seniors, college students, and people returning to class for technical training in order to return to work or get a promotion.
The Sports Committee creates, coordinates, and promotes various sport events at AANR clubs, typically, at the AANR West Summer Convention and Fall Festival. When requested, the Sports Committee can also provide assistance at other inter-club competitions sponsored by groups or local clubs.
The committee also promotes the annual 5K races held at regional clubs and provides awards for those participating in most or all the races.
The Women In Nude Recreation (WINR) Committee promotes issues of interest specific to women in social nudity. They have their own promotional material and events, sometimes host information booths at trade shows, and host their own events. WINR also has a dedicated page on the AANR West Website and space in the AANR West Monthly Newsletter.
Other special committees sometimes also exist. Currently these committees are the Western Nudist Library Committee, Conventions & Facilities and Delegates, and the Nominations and Awards Committee. These committees exist to take on a specific task.
The Conventions & Facilities and Delegates Committee is overseen by the Vice President and are required to meet only a few times each year as they secure the locations of the three Board of Director meetings and the Annual Regional Convention, and assign the number of delegates each club may have at the Regional Convention and administers their credentials.
The Nominations & Awards Committee is also overseen by the the Vice President and are responsible to seek out the names of persons interested in seeking election to the Board of Directors or as elected Officers of AANR-West, confirm any necessary qualifications, and collect/distribute candidate statements for review by the convention delegates prior to the annual election process.
They also gather the names of persons from the various clubs who are the “unsung heroes” of the region, those volunteers who do so much at the local level who deserve recognition as Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Family of the Year, Young Man/Woman of the Year, and the Hall of Fame Award (Lifetime Achievement). Other awards are given out to individuals in such categories as Sports, Government Affairs, etc. Clubs also receive annual awards for membership increases and other categories of merit.
From time to time we will add a temporary (Ad Hoc) Committee to handle a specific task that is not expected to need long to complete.
