Special Edition: Glyn Stout’s narrative of Lupin Lodge, tracing naturist liberation in Los Gatos from 1934 to 2010—featuring all new supplemental material and an original introduction
Fascinating. I was a Lupin member for many years before I left San Francisco for Palm Springs. I spent most summer weekends there. I became a member around the time that Glynn and Lora took over and I remember two of Lora's sons also being very involved in the operation. I wish I could remember their names, one I believe was Tyler. It was an incredible place and post fire when they built the new clubhouse and restaurant it had everything anyone could want. I have very fond memories, and I’m hopeful that it doesn’t disappear with Lori Kay’s decision to sell.
While I hope that Lupin remains naturist, particularly after reading this, I cannot fault Lori Kay's decision to retire and sell. She's earned that . . . .
Thanks Evan for sharing this chronology and for your work on the larger history of Lupin with Lori Kay. It’s such an interesting and important history to curate and archive. I look forward to grabbing a copy once it’s available.
I’ve enjoyed visiting Lupin over the last 8 years, and playing VB on the Glyn Stout memorial court. There’s an aging group of former VB standouts that still enjoy dusting off our court shoes monthly in summertime. Many of us use to play with Glyn and Tyler Boswell back in the day, and interestingly our youngest player is Shane Boswell, Tyler’s son and Lora’s grandson. It’s so fun to trace Lupin’s history back at least three generations of membership!
I shared your Naked Age podcast interview with Lora, both with the Lupin office and with Shane, and everyone was really thrilled that you had a chance to chat with her. Again, I can’t thank you enough for the important work you’re doing in preserving both the written and oral history of Lupin 🙏🏻
Thanks so much Curt! Really appreciate the kind words and you sharing the work. Very happy to know Lora’s grandson still spends time there. I’m hoping to get up there in October. 🤞🤞
Fascinating. I was a Lupin member for many years before I left San Francisco for Palm Springs. I spent most summer weekends there. I became a member around the time that Glynn and Lora took over and I remember two of Lora's sons also being very involved in the operation. I wish I could remember their names, one I believe was Tyler. It was an incredible place and post fire when they built the new clubhouse and restaurant it had everything anyone could want. I have very fond memories, and I’m hopeful that it doesn’t disappear with Lori Kay’s decision to sell.
I appreciate the articles that present the history of naturist organizations. Thank you for your contribution.
Thank you for reading!
While I hope that Lupin remains naturist, particularly after reading this, I cannot fault Lori Kay's decision to retire and sell. She's earned that . . . .
Thanks Evan for sharing this chronology and for your work on the larger history of Lupin with Lori Kay. It’s such an interesting and important history to curate and archive. I look forward to grabbing a copy once it’s available.
I’ve enjoyed visiting Lupin over the last 8 years, and playing VB on the Glyn Stout memorial court. There’s an aging group of former VB standouts that still enjoy dusting off our court shoes monthly in summertime. Many of us use to play with Glyn and Tyler Boswell back in the day, and interestingly our youngest player is Shane Boswell, Tyler’s son and Lora’s grandson. It’s so fun to trace Lupin’s history back at least three generations of membership!
I shared your Naked Age podcast interview with Lora, both with the Lupin office and with Shane, and everyone was really thrilled that you had a chance to chat with her. Again, I can’t thank you enough for the important work you’re doing in preserving both the written and oral history of Lupin 🙏🏻
Thanks so much Curt! Really appreciate the kind words and you sharing the work. Very happy to know Lora’s grandson still spends time there. I’m hoping to get up there in October. 🤞🤞
Keep me posted. Would love to meet up at Lupin to just say 👋🏻
That would be great
WOW - what a great article! I am merely a new-comer to the naturist world, but enjoying hiking at Lupin over the last year.