| Home | TestimonialsAlthough I missed the first year I feel this year’s [2007] ND was the best. A week later I am finding myself missing you guys, recalling the pleasurable events of last weekend. It was good to see old friends (missed the ones that couldn’t make it) and make new friends. This year’s cast rocked and so did the Village! From the RV to the water tank to the bathtub, mud and paints!!!! There were so many cool people I wish I had spent more time getting to know you. ND07 possessed the qualities of what it is about ND that I hold so dear. The gathering of imaginative and artistic souls creating a temporary village to celebrate not only the human body but also the beauties of the desert and other things you weren’t expecting. A magical presence occupied a minuet part of the planet where imagination, camaraderie, and spiritual ness flow freely. I have always been a naked person but not very public about it. I was in my 40’s before experiencing it a large group and camping. I am glad ND allows the pleasure for people to get naked at their comfort level, or not at all, it matters not. It’s hard to explain the wonderful free feeling that comes over you; the spirituality you feel from total strangers coming together in harmony, it is something that needs to be experienced. ND is something that will always go down as one my life’s greatest experiences. Like I said before, this event is one of those great stories you share with your grandchildren or at the retirement home. A chance of a lifetime. ND would not happen if it were not for all the wonderful people involved that are so willing to give so much of themselves, each and every person. Of course we owe this all to the perseverance and dedication of our wonderful “V”. I am so glad I was able to attend this year. Thank you to everyone that looked out for me. It is an honor to participate in such a rare and wonderful event and is truly a joy and pleasure to spend time with a group of talented and magnificent people. I look forward to seeing you at many more ND to come. Jen: (Alumni of ND05, ND06, ND07, and ND08) I began Naked Desert because of friends and an interest in photography. After four years, those reasons remain, but I've found that I love the group energy and devotion to the artistic and social aspects of the event. It speaks well of humanity that such a diverse group of people can meet on the same ground, cooperate and create together. Every year I love the cast and the project more. I already can't wait to do it again next year!] V: (Alumni of ND04, ND05, ND06, ND07, and ND08) I never would have thought when I first begain Naked Desert that it would become the wonderous success it is now. Being a homebound nudist I know the feeling of complete freedom of clothing only in my home, but I share in the cast's joy each and every year. The art I have helped create during the 5 years of The Naked Desert is more success than many artists have in a lifetime. The friendships I have shared in these five years also more a blessing than many people are allowed in a lifetime. The sense of community and creativity I reap from this event will be something I am already sharing with my children, and hope one day to share with my grandchildren. I feel nothing but joy when I think of al the wonders that come from The Naked Desert. Sean-Michael: (Alumni ND07) A last minute trip across the desert to California, fun in the high desert with more friends than I knew were going, talking with lovely ladies in the air conditioned RV, sunset over the beautiful colors of the high desert, painting designs on people under the black light, burning man bonfire! goddess worship on the rocks, staying up till 3:30 and getting up at 5 for MORE PICTURES :) I only wish I'd had my own camera, cuz even with the thousands of pictures taken, there were thousands missed. Memories that won't be seen on the disk but only in our minds. Beauty all! Naked art in the desert; I was much more comfortable than expected. Zoe: (Alumni ND08) The diversity of the human body has made me humble, creating a personal bond between me and my own body. i stood comfortably, realizing that I am part of nature and nature is part of me. That night I made a spiritual connection between my body, the moon, the stars, the rocks and the earth. Society tells us to feel intimidated about our bodies. But this journey allowed me to understand my resistance, process my thoughts, and finally enjoy my experience as an individual in a supportive community. It was the most liberating experience I have ever had. Dahna: (Alumni ND08) (ND08) was such a joy to be a part of. (The return participants) level of enthusiasm for the event is quite evident. Thank you for allowing a newbie into the fold to share the art project. And thinking of the logo on the promo pics for ND 08 "Lose your clothes, find yourself" - I realize that although I did not lose my clothes, I did find myself… I found myself surrounded by a wonderful group of people ready to celebrate the body, friendship and the gorgeous nature around. that was such a fun, wonderful gathering of people... thank you for letting me be a small part of it. :) maybe next year I will shed a few layers and join the photos...? Raven: (Alumni of ND04) "I was an indoor nudist and thought I was just an exhibitionist for my need to be nakey outdoors. That little bit of shyness, and I do mean little little bit, went bye bye after being photograghed naked. It really is a type of spirit freeing. When you take the barrier of clothes away and add the camera to the equation, all that's left is 'you'." Michael: (Alumni of ND05, ND06, and ND07) "My girlfriend and I have always been comfortable with our bodies and being nude in general. We first heard about this event from a friend in ’04. Camping, making new naked friends, and having beautiful pictures to treasure forever? What more could you want? We went to ND05 and hand an amazing time. We modeled, hung out with new friends, and just sat around the fire and talked for hours. The first 5 minutes felt a little awkward but by the time event ends cloths just feel wrong. The whole experience was just so freeing and rejuvenating. We loved it so much that we haven’t missed a Naked Desert since." Trevor: (Alumni of ND04 and ND05) The freedom and liberation of shedding clothes before sunset, and forgetting about them until after dawn ... with lots of rock-climbing, dinner-cooking, fire-making, posing, snuggling, torch-lighting, and friend-making in between. The painfully sleep-deprived drive home, sustained only by a head-full of ultra-primo memories: Big bonfires. Illicit margaritas. Reckless flame-throwing. Ponygirl boots. Spider bites. Behind-the-scenes scandal. A spectacular sunrise. Packing fast to beat the heat. Creamy scrambled eggs. The incredible satisfaction of the first post-ND shower. Looking forward to ND08! Paul: (Alumni of ND07) WOW, I'm a real nude model..LOL. OK, I was a bit shy and felt out of my element (hell I was) when the day began, but as things progressed and the sun went down, my level of bravery shot upward (wait that didn't sound right) and suddenly I was being painted..I watched the sunset in the west from the top of the mountain, turned to the east and the moon was rising, the wind was howling, and it was so incredible. I didn't turn to the north or south, I don't know what happens if ya do that!! But I had forgotten how awe inspiring and powerful the desert can be and I live on it, thats what happens when ya get to busy with life and don't stop to uh..throw the rocks..(no flowers to smell). It was so mellow and the cast was great, everyone was really helpful (with my tent) and I think I even got a crush or two over the course of the evening..thanks everyone for being so welcoming to me, and I will hope to participate again in 08, but maybe not till after dark again..LOL..I JUST HAD THE NICEST, MOST MELLOW, AND RELAXED TIME, I COULD NOT HAVE ENJOYED IT MORE OR NEEDED IT MORE... FOR A BUNCH OF NAKED PEOPLE, YOUR ALL ALRIGHT !!!!! Alice: (Alumni of ND07, and ND08) I thought I'd start the weekend out hiding in my tent and maybe slowly getting used to this public nudity so maybe it would be not-quite-akward by the end of the evening. Instead, I popped out of the car naked and never regretted it. There was never a bit of akwardness. Lounging around naked in the desert with a bunch of strangers turned out to be one of the most comfortable, relaxing vacations I've ever been on. Thank you for all being so cool. It was a great weekend. 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