Conference moira::naturism

149.0. "Timberfell Lodge, Tennessee" by TLE::PETERSON (Bob) Fri Mar 17 1989 20:17

In the last issue of CwS there is an ad for Timberfell Lodge.  I wrote off and
here, for your information, is some of what I got back.  I include only the
generic information, if you want more specifics I'll try to answer email
offline.

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                               TIMBERFELL LODGE
                           DAVID B. YODER, INNKEEPER
                               ROUTE 11, BOX 94A
                             GREENEVILLE, TN 37743
                                 615 234-0833

							FEBRUARY 17, 1989

Dear ____

Thanks for your interest in the ad that I am running in Clothed with the Sun. 
Timberfell is mostly a gay men's resort.  I am, however, a bi-Naturist and want
to have the lodge be open certain times of the year for mixed groups.  During
the winter months, the season is quiet, and would make a great place for
enjoying the sauna, Kokler jacuzzi tub, wide screen TV, VCR, great sound system,
fireplaces and our lovely food.  I do more hiking in the winter, but one does
have to wear clothes most of the winter, outdoors.  I however, worked out in the
nude weeding the flower beds a few days ago, as the temperature was in the high
60's.  Nice for the first day of February.

As I get more of a mailing list together from the Clothed with the Sun Magazine,
I will want to have a couple of week-ends during the summer months set aside for
mixed groups.  It may be slow at first, being my first ad, but the response has
really been great so far.  I will be sending out flyers for those week-end
dates.

I have my first booking for a husband and wife this coming March 20th and 21st.
The week-end of March 17th thru March 21st would be a great first mixed event.
So please keep in mind that week of March and enjoy our beautiful place.  If the
weather is like last March, we could be outside nude.

Thanks and stay nude,

David Yoder
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In a separate letter he adds "I also plan on 2 or 3 week-ends a year be set
aside for Gay Women Only."

Here is the brochure (greatly abbreviated):
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TIMBERFELL
LODGE

A HIDEAWAY
BED & BREAKFAST INN

ROUTE 11, BOX 94A
GREENEVILLE, TENNESSEE 37743
(615)234-0833
DAVID YODER, HOST

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This beautiful 3-story stone and log guest house is nestled in a lush, wooded
hollow with 250 acres of mountain trails and streams, and an oak barn surrounded
by grassy meadowland.  The Lodge overlooks a pond complete with ducks, geese,
and picturesque willow tree, and is furnished with a lovely eclectic collection
of antiques and oriental rugs.  Guests enjoy a fan and large stone fireplace,
VCR, wide screen television and stereo.  Central air and heat for your comfort.

A full gourmet breakfast is included for all guests with the price of a room.
[...] Dinners or other meals are extra and by request. [...] Vegetarian meals on
request.

A lovely new dining room has been added that seats 20-24.

[...]  All private rooms are first class and are furnished with King or Queen
size beds, down pillows, television and phone [...].

THE MASTER BEDROOM [...waterbed, mirrors, separate A/C...] 
THE LOFT BEDROOM [...]
THE CALIFORNIA ROOM [...antiques, oak theme, deck to woods...]
THE OAK ROOM [...whit oak walls, stone floor, patio view...]
THE SUN ROOM [...large picture windows, waterbed, deck...]
THE BUNKROOM [...army barracks style, double-size bunks for 6-12, community
		bath...]

COMMUNITY BATH [...is available to all but the main rooms have private baths as
well, includes jacuzzi, cedar Finnish sauna and 4 person shower...]

GIFT SHOP

PORCH and PATIO [...smoking allowed here only...]

CAMPING  If you prefer, the land has ideal camp sites along the shaded creeks.
An RV site next to the old oak barn provides water and electric hookups. [...]

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ...Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, ...,
Historic Jonesborough and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. which is only a
90 minute drive... [...also available is a top entertainer country music
Entertainment Complex nearby, plus white water rafting and winter skiing...]

LODGE ACTIVITIES  [...quiet...horseback, fishing, biking and hiking. Wood
cutting and gardening help invited...] Nudity permitted on the property and
there are plenty of nice location for sunbathing...Your privacy from the outside
is protected by a thick line of trees, a deep creek and a locked
gate...[...Inside are CD, audio and VHS tapes (bring your own too), book
library, hot oil massage...]

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