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The new hot tub has been working well since early December.  And we have been approved by the department of health. But this project has been fraught with unforeseen complications and it hasn’t stopped yet. We have experienced unexpected problems with the foundation, piping, heater, pumps, wiring, circuit breakers, etc… Each problem required investigation, sourcing and remediation. Each time that happened, it often took weeks to get an expert to give us the solution and then a further wait for parts to arrive. I was asked this week when I thought the hot tub would be open. My answer was “last June”.  I honestly believedRead More →

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Last year, several people were disappointed to find out that there were no long-term campsites left at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. We’re happy to announce that there are a few opportunities in Beckett Circle for people looking for a year-round campsite. Here are your options: 1. Take an empty site We opened several sites this year by clearing some brush and adding access to electricity & water in some areas. In addition, we had a couple of people give up their site. During the busy season, it was hard to figure out where we stood because we were always booked with visitors and weRead More →

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The latest issue of British Naturism (the magazine of the naturist federation in the UK) features an article that talks about Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park.  You can read the complete article at: www.bareoaks.ca/files/BN-Clothing-optional.pdf You can also learn more about naturism in the UK at: www.british-naturism.org.uk You can order their magazine from their online shop: shop.british-naturism.org.uk/magazines.htmlRead More →

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Please remember that when ice is covering the water, its thickness can vary greatly and conditions can change quickly. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK The presence of an ice rink or people on the ice is not a guarantee of safety. Ice should be at least 10 cm thick before venturing on it. Stay away from cracks, seams, pressure ridges, slushy areas and darker areas that signify thinner ice. Do not congregate in one area. Do not venture onto the ice alone or in the dark. EVEN IF THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD, NO ICE IS WITHOUT RISK Please read the following fact sheets from theRead More →

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A photo taken during the Canadian Naturist Festival at Bare Oaks last August has finally made it in the newspaper. It’s in “The year in pictures: the favourites” feature on page A3 to today’s (December 31st) edition of the Toronto Star. The photo was originally scheduled to run last August but was pulled by an editor because of concerns that it might offend readers. Rick Madonik, a photographer with the Toronto Star, took a number of pictures that day. But this one was his favourite. Can you identify any of the subjects? Also available online at: http://thestar.blogs.com/photoblog/2009/12/the-year-in-pictures-the-favourites.html Note that while the online version shows 19 pictures, theRead More →

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We finally have a system to issue our new Bare Oaks membership cards. The new identification is pre-printed on one side with an image of Lake Beamor and the Bare Oaks logo. The other side is customized with the member’s picture and identifying details. In addition to providing identification, the cards are also useful for getting discounts. Some of the larger naturist resorts provide a discount to Bare Oaks members. In keeping with the naturist philosophy, we did our best to make the cards more environmentally friendly. They are printed on a material calledCornCard™ which is made using a corn-based plastic from NatureWorks LLC. This biopolymerRead More →

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Yes, the hot tub is finally working. After an unbelievable number of challenges and delays, it is finally operational. The photo features Peter (who has been doing much of the work and coordinating the rest) bravely sacrificing himself to test the water. We have experienced many, many small issues: a week’s delay because of the heater needing service, 2 weeks’ delay to diagnose and repair a faulty electrical panel, 2 weeks to replace a brand new relay that failed, (special parts that must be ordered can take weeks to arrive) another week’s delay to replace hoses that were too short, and I could go onRead More →

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Just a reminder that the Bare Oaks office/store will be closed on December 24, 25 & 26 as well as on January 1. We are generally open everyday, including holidays during the summer, but we are closed on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), Family Day (3rd Monday in Feb.), Good Friday (Friday before Easter), Thanksgiving Day (2nd Monday in Oct.), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and Boxing Day (Dec. 26). But facilities are always open to members using their key fob.Read More →

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The Olympic Torch Relay will be passing near Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park on Friday December 18th. Of course, they won’t be nude like the Greek athletes were in the original olympics. Given the weather right now, that’s probably a good idea. The torch will be coming up Yonge Street in Aurora in the morning. It will enter Newmarket around 10:30 a.m. There will be a special stop/celebration in Newmarket on Friday around 11 a.m. at the new community centre in Newmarket. (performances begin at 10 a.m.) From there it will go up Bayview/Prospect to Davis Drive. And then up Leslie and into Sharon/East Gwillimbury.Read More →

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We thought that we were doing a good job of keeping everybody informed. Then we learned that some people were not aware of the many different methods that existed to keep in touch with what is happening at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. So we are going to make a concerted effort to be better communicators about our communications! We have added several new electronic contact options. Plus we have installed a bulletin board in the clubhouse that features a paper version of the news and events for those who don’t use the internet. So keep in touch using: Email: Subscribe on the front pageRead More →