Bare Oaks and Naked Club present a naturist/nudist weekend of fun body/mind/spirit activities and workshops near Toronto, Canada - July 26-28, 2024
Activities - Workshops - Leaders Here are some of the activities planned for 2023 in order of appearance! Details still need to be confirmed - check in for updates from time to time.
"Meet and Greet" Friday late afternoon and early evening join us for the meet-and-greet on the front lawn. Robert will lead you in some easy group hand-linking games while Chris D rock and rolls on this guitar! This is a good time to arrive at Bare Oaks and check in with the Bodyfest Kiosk and then the Bare Oaks office. There will still be time to find a camp spot and set yourself up for the weekend.
"Spirit Symphony" with Sharamine Friday evening we're off with a bang and a bing! Join in with Sharamine's collection of drums, bells, whistles and tambourines. Play or dance. Or both! - At the fire pit west of the office building.
"Wiccan Magickal Ritual" with Ross and Tamara Feel the vibration of all of nature resonate in your heart and in your mind as the daylight fades and the spirits of the night dance around us.
Fire Pit Hang-out Friday before you go to bed, burn your bare bum around the fire pit! But keep your voices down. Some people want to sleep! No more drumming please! One fire pit is near the beach and the other is near the playground (main lawn).
Hatha Yoga with Davo It is first thing Saturday morning at 9 AM. Step into this easy, early morning, warming up of the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. This will not tire you out but instead it will get you ready to have a long multi-inspirational day!
"Connect" with Kelly B 10 AM - Kelly is a martial arts blackbelt but there will not be any fighting. Her workshop is called "Connect" and she will take you through flowing movements that use the energy of the universe to connect to each other and all things around us. It is the same energy known as "chi" or "ki" or "prana". You already have this potential energy in you.
Improv Class with Lianne and Bobby 11 AM - A few easy steps and exercises will get your brain synapses coming up with situational banter you never knew you had in you. The results are unexpectedly hilarious.
The Bare Bazaar by 11 AM the Bare bazaar will be well underway with an array of merchants, services and fun activities. These offerings are mostly ongoing rather than at designated times. For a closer look check the Bare Bazaar page!
Life Drawing with Lianne 12 noon - What did you say? "I can't draw"? Do you know how to hold a piece of charcoal in your hand and draw a line? Yes? Then come on, let what you see, flow out onto the sheet of paper! Whatever the result looks like, just say that's exactly what you intended. LOL.
Group Photo and Summit Announcements 1 pm - Be there! We need everyone's energy present so that we can really get started for the rest of the weekend! The big group photo will shift straight into Naked Snake, a quick must-not-miss event!
Naked Snake! 1:20 pm - Join hands and slither around the lawn until finally we coil toegther into a mandala of energy and release! See the 360 degree video: Naked Snake
The Freedom Games! 2 to 4 pm - This "new" centerpiece of Bodyfest was called the "Nude Olympics" when we did this in California a few years ago. Check out the Freedom Games page for more details. Awards presentation at 4:30 PM.
Live music by Buff Daddy!
5 pm - Buff Daddy will play sets periodically through the dinner hours... memorable tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
The 5th Element 7 pm - Rahul and Devika will take you through their Five Elements experience. All living things exist and grow in the presence of earth (solids), fire (energy), air, water, and space! You will connect with these elements through rituals, breathing, sound vibrations, and subtle movements... happening on the lawn near the beach with a quick dip in the water.
Dance Party 9 pm - If it is warm enough outdoors, that's where it will happen - on the front lawn. If not, then we can set up in the lower lounge. Flourescent bodypaint with UV lights will set you aglow! Giant shadow-box included!
Foam Party Just when you thought the evening was over... foam party on the front lawn!
Hatha Yoga with Davo Sunday at 9 AM we offer again this early morning, warming up of the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. A great way to start the day!
Energize Your Aura Sunday 10 am - Inner energy development with breathing, sound vibrations, and subtle movements, with Rahul and Devika (Swami Chidanand and Ma Jyotianand) Happening at the lawn near the beach.
"Earthy Bodies" Sunday 11 am - Three shades of clay mixed with water makes for a lot of creative possibilities leading to great visual transformations! Talk about being "grounded"! Just wash off in the lake afterwards.
"Naked Soul Circle" Sunday 12 pm - Join Christine for a conscious relationship discovery circle with short exercises that will connect us with new ways of communicating safe, energetic and physical self awareness. Our soul circles always lead to laughs, wholesome giggles and heart expansion.
"Body Impressions" Sunday 1 pm - We provide the 5x5 sheet of paper and the 12 shades of watercolor paints. You provide the creativity using your body to make impressions on the paper. Afterwards wash off under the shower nearby. After your masterpiece dries, roll it up and take it home! This will be set up right next to the beach.
Create neurographic art, with Sharamine Sunday 2 pm - This is an art workshop using a drawing and painting process that involves intuition and divine guidance. You will watch your hand being guided by processes beyond your ego. Materials are provided.
"All Are Photogenic" On Sunday afternoon this group of photo-ok people will move together around the grounds and mindfully create images of themselves enjoying naturism by photographing each other in different situations. Other people in the park will not be included in photos. Only controlled event cameras will be used. Robert will provide supervision and guidance for the use of the cameras and setting up creative angles. Every person participating has to be 100% OK with being seen in photos. Robert will later edit and share the best photos with participants.