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Three days of peace, music, nudity, and unity.

Join us at Glen Eden Sun Club in Temescal Valley, CA, from June 14th to 16th for “Operation Handshake,” a historic event dedicated to strengthening bonds within the nudist community. This gathering revives a tradition of unity and collaboration among nudist groups from the western region and beyond.

With a weekend packed with activities like a welcome reception, a Saturday brunch, presentations, hiking, music, and overall nudist connection and camaraderie.  With a rich history and a revitalized mission, the event is now calling for participation from landed and non-landed clubs alike from throughout the western region and beyond.

For reservations and accommodation information contact the Glen Eden office.  Finally, over Operation Handshake weekend, GE is hosting many activities that you may want to participate in.  Here here is the full event calendar:  https://www.gleneden.com/calendar2.

Take a moment to explore our curated activities and RSVP to confirm your attendance. We look forward to welcoming you!

RSVP

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 14th

  • 3:30pm – Welcome Reception, for early arrivers @ Piper Hall
  • 7:00pm – Welcome Reception, for late arrivers @ Piper Hall

Saturday, June 15th

  • 9:30am – Brunch @ Piper Hall
  • 10:30am – Opening Session @ Piper Hall
  • 2:00pm – Wellness Presentation @ Piper Hall
  • 3:00pm – Hiking Presentation @ Piper Hall
  • 3:30pm – Group Hike @ Meet at Office
  • 7:00pm – Happy Hour @ Back of Outdoor Stage

Sunday, June 16th

  • 8:30am – Nude Yoga class @ Butterfly Pavilion (mats will be provided, bring a towel!)
  • 10:30 – Nudist Research Libraries Presentation @ Piper Hall
  • 11:30am – Closing Day Roundtable @ Piper Hall
  • 1:00-3:00 – Open Hours @ WNRL

PERKS FOR ATTENDING

In addition to a memorable weekend of friendship and networking, there are a few more incentives for club and individual participation in the Operation Handshake event:

  • Reduced Gate Fee for attendees: If it will be your first time at GE: 50% off the gate fee for the first day, 2nd day is free, 3rd day is $10.  If it will not be your first time, it is just $10 per day.
  • Tour requirement waived for visitors who are documented members of other landed or non-landed clubs.
  • Camp with us: A group dry camp area will be created (exact location to be determined by the number of people that plan to camp). 
  • After the event: Because Glen Eden wants to make stronger connections with local non-landed clubs, they have agreed to offer documented members of those clubs the “Commuter Membership” rate, which is a discount of 37% off of the standard rate for singles and couples. 

WHAT’S NEXT?

RSVP at the top of this page, then contact Glen Eden Sun Club to make your accommodations plans. Limited lodging is available through Glen Eden, so it’s recommended that you call sooner than later. If you plan to join our group dry camp, please inform the front office when you call. 

Glen Eden’s phone number is 951.277.4650.

Or visit their website below. 

Contact Glen Eden

THE HISTORY OF OPERATION HANDSHAKE

Operation Handshake dates back to the 1960s, initiated by the Western Sunbathing Association, now AANR-West, to quell discord and promote unity among nudist clubs.

The 1969 event at Glen Eden, shaped by the club’s founder Ray Connett, created a legacy of unity despite challenging circumstances, especially among non-landed clubs. But soon after, the event disappeared. Fast forward to today, amidst recent upheavals in California’s nudist spaces, inspiration has struck to bring this historic event back. Glen Eden is poised to host this unity-focused event, reviving the spirit of cooperation and collective enjoyment that once defined this historic gathering.

 

Learn more about the history behind this event here.