As Sam Traxler wrote in a 1970 issue of the Olympian Notes (Newsletter of the Olympian Club), Ray Connett had “pitched” to Olive Dell owner Bill Keissell the idea of converting the club to a co-op structure. He further said that Bill was willing, but didn't follow through because of suspicions from its members. He said “the members of Olive Dell couldn't believe such a wild dream. There had to be a catch somewhere, and Ray was called everything from a Communist to a crook before he finally let Cliff Kennedy coax him into looking for land for a club of his own.” Too bad. Olive Dell might be thriving today if Bill had made the change. On the other hand, if Bill had followed Ray's advice, Glen Eden would not exist today.
Would be a real shame if Olive Dell is lost to our community. Terrific location - close to LA and Palm Springs but a world away from either. Have enjoyed dong the Bare Burro 5K held in the spring each year - lots of fun and always a great way to meet fellow naturists. Have never been to their Pride Camping Weekend - certainly hope to this year - looks like a great time.
It was pretty much for this reason that Terry and Neil (of blessed memory) Seitz, owners of Valley View Hot Springs in Colorado, created the Orient Land Trust and conveyed their holdings to it, adding a conservation easement to the Nature Conservancy, to protect the land and its naturist use in perpetuity.
The World Needs More Nudist Naturist Clubs Not Less.
Maybe Somebody Should Try And Make A Feature Leangth Movies Or Television Series About Californian Nudist Naturist History.
As Sam Traxler wrote in a 1970 issue of the Olympian Notes (Newsletter of the Olympian Club), Ray Connett had “pitched” to Olive Dell owner Bill Keissell the idea of converting the club to a co-op structure. He further said that Bill was willing, but didn't follow through because of suspicions from its members. He said “the members of Olive Dell couldn't believe such a wild dream. There had to be a catch somewhere, and Ray was called everything from a Communist to a crook before he finally let Cliff Kennedy coax him into looking for land for a club of his own.” Too bad. Olive Dell might be thriving today if Bill had made the change. On the other hand, if Bill had followed Ray's advice, Glen Eden would not exist today.
Wow! Thanks for filling in these details Mark!
Would be a real shame if Olive Dell is lost to our community. Terrific location - close to LA and Palm Springs but a world away from either. Have enjoyed dong the Bare Burro 5K held in the spring each year - lots of fun and always a great way to meet fellow naturists. Have never been to their Pride Camping Weekend - certainly hope to this year - looks like a great time.
It was pretty much for this reason that Terry and Neil (of blessed memory) Seitz, owners of Valley View Hot Springs in Colorado, created the Orient Land Trust and conveyed their holdings to it, adding a conservation easement to the Nature Conservancy, to protect the land and its naturist use in perpetuity.