The nudists of Sager's Lake
The nudists of Sager's Lake
A historical tour of the conflicts and controversies that formed the resilient, 90-year-old Lake O’ The Woods Club
“Welcome all ye who seek sunshine and rest, for here they are abundant.”
Prologue: A fleeting retreat
Relentless rain became the uninvited guest at our weekend family reunion, but the joy of reconnecting after so long was unshaken. Nothing could deter my wife's family from reveling in the long-awaited union, finally introducing our four year old son, Eli, to his extended family in the southern Chicago suburb where my wife herself was born.
While rain did not hinder our jubilations, it did pose a dilemma for my Monday morning scheme. From the moment Kim and I conceived of our visit to see her Chicago family, I secretly hoped for a nudist mini-retreat, endeavoring to check one specific nudist club visit off my personal bucket list.
From old photos in antique nudist magazines I had seen of the historic Lake O' The Woods Club in Valparaiso, Indiana, I anticipated a scenic experience. I recently learned that the club was celebrating its ninetieth anniversary…
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