Skinny Dip Day team spotlight: Lupin Lodge
The Santa Cruz Mountains’ women-owned naturist landmark joins the dip
Lupin Lodge has been welcoming naturists to the Santa Cruz Mountains for more than ninety years, which makes it one of the oldest naturist retreats in the country. Tucked into the hills south of San Jose, the women-owned lodge has been around long enough to have watched the whole arc of American nudism pass through its gates. This summer it joins the roster of teams raising money for the Fistula Foundation ahead of the July 11 dip, and it's marking the occasion with a full pool party. We asked the lodge to share a bit about it, and Christy answered on Lupin's behalf.
What inspired your team to get involved in Skinny Dip Day?
We were inspired by the opportunity to take part in a global effort supporting an important cause. Skinny Dip Day is an international movement, and there’s something very meaningful about people coming together across different places in shared purpose. That feeling of collective action is what drew us in.
What makes your team special?
Lupin Lodge is a long-established naturist retreat nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. We are women-owned and have been operating for over 90 years. It is a space where people can arrive, relax, and participate in a naturally social and open environment.
What’s been the most memorable moment of your fundraising journey so far?
Our first year stands out as especially memorable. The pool party that day had an incredible atmosphere—people were enjoying themselves, engaged, and fully present. It continues to be one of our most meaningful and uplifting events at Lupin Lodge in recent years, bringing together the spirit of giving, caring, and connection.
What impact do you hope this fundraiser will have?
We hope to raise awareness for the Fistula Foundation and the challenges many women face around the world. Beyond fundraising, we hope the event builds compassion, strengthens community, and inspires connection across all Skinny Dip Day locations globally. Ideally, it also encourages others to create or support their own meaningful causes.
What’s one message you’d like to share with supporters?
Come as you are and be part of something positive. Skinny Dip Day is an opportunity to support an important cause while enjoying a day of creativity, connection, and community. 🪐
Support Team Lupin Lodge. You can donate to Lupin’s fundraiser right here. And if you’re near the Bay Area, Lupin is hosting an in-person Skinny Dip Day pool party. Register to join them.
And Lupin is just one of many teams taking the plunge this year. We only have space to feature a sample of them here, but you can see the full roster and pick any team to support, or start a team of your own, at SkinnyDipDay.org.
Naturally, that includes Team Planet Nude! We’re fielding our own team this year for the third consecutive year. Every dollar goes to the same place: curing women of obstetric fistula. Join us here.