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I know this place is not a swingers club, per se. However, I wonder if anyone has been there. It is a clothing optional resort.

 

Seems like a nice place to hang out, literally, and get some sun, and for us its fairly close to home. The thought of hanging naked with the ms and 40 other guests sounds enticing.

 

The Terra Cotta Inn. Palm Springs CA

 

Thanks for any input,

 

Steve

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I know this place is not a swingers club, per se. However, I wonder if anyone has been there. It is a clothing-optional resort.

 

Seems like a nice place to hang out, literally, and get some sun, and for us its fairly close to home. The thought of hanging naked with the Ms. and 40 other guests sounds enticing.

 

The Terra Cotta Inn. Palm Springs CA

 

Thanks for any input,

 

Steve

 

Steve...

 

All of the Palm Springs area resorts are a little different. They are G-rated in the public areas--the conduct is no different than you find in any other B and B, except that the guests are nude.

 

If you are looking for this sort of experience, compare Terra Cotta Inn with Desert Sun in Palm Springs (larger grounds, more pools, more people, somewhat more lively) and Living Waters Spa on the other side of I-10 up in Desert Hot Springs. The latter is only 9 couples, two pools, absolutely peaceful and unpretentious. Look up the reviews on TripAdvisor. Any of these places is great for a first time social nudity experience.

 

If you/Ms. are looking for something much edgier, check out Sea Mountain Inn in Desert Hot Springs.

 

Good Luck.

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Been there MANY times. It is a peaceful place to relax and take the sun nude. If you are looking for a swingers lifestyle resort, its not the place. The grounds are impeccable, they serve snacks in the afternoon and continental breakfast. Some rooms have kitchens.

 

It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a retreat for the movie stars. The rooms are VERY large, clean and well kept. If you want, Sea Mountain is only about 10 minutes away and you can get a day or night pass for there. Many times we stayed at Terra Cotta and went to Sea Mountain in the evening.

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We are spending Thanksgiving at TCI and will dine with the guests on traditional Mary Clare prepared feast. We just received word that as of 11/12/15 Tom and Mary Clare have sold TCI to another couple. Tom will work with them during the next 1 to 3 months with remodeling starting in December. The TCI will reopen as a textile resort and no longer be clothing optional. Julie and Rob

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Tom Mulhall. Mary Clare and were the owners of The Terra Cotta Inn. If any one wants to talk to them you can call 1-760-322-6059 and get the updates and answers. Ask for Tom.

 

TCI is a historic property. It was built by Albert Frey who is a very famous mid-century modernism architect. The couple who bought the resort are an architect and Wall Street Asset Manager. They intend to market to people that like historic properties. They are very nice people.

 

The new owners will go back to the original name of the resort, The Monkey Tree. So if you know textiles, you can mention The Monkey Tree to stay at.

Sadly they like bathing suits better than birthday suits.

 

The new owners are smart (besides nice) and they have talked with Terra Cotta guests, listened to Tom and Mary Clare. They have decided for 4 weeks in July, from July 5th to 31st, it will be TCI reunion month and WILL BE NUDIST then. Mary Clare and Tom will be guest hosts. For info call 760-322-6059.

 

Julie!

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