Vera is an amazing awesome Lady. She is a blessing from heaven and a genuine treasure. She is truly woman. And I have nothing but the highest amount of respect for her. Bless her beyond word's.

Fay Patterson - Australia

Hi Vera and Happy Birthday,

I was sorry to read and see that you won't be appearing on the website as much and I do hope you'll have a change of heart.  One thing that I've always enjoyed about your website is that in all of your photos of club events everyone is laughing and smiling.  I must remind you that the sexiest thing about you is your gorgeous smile!!!  It just shows how much fun you're having and there is nothing more beautiful than a nude woman who is having the time of her life being nude.  I won't deny that I enjoy seeing the young pretty girls that are on the site, but I think the real beauty lies in the vivacious ladies that are more in your age bracket.  Women should have curves and jiggles and what some may view as unpleasantries, in my mind, are incredibly sexy!  They are sexy because they are real and what I find exciting is when "real" women in our society want to get naked and show us how sexy they can be.  I'm a nudist and I don't get aroused at the sight of a naked woman, but Vera I can't lie to you, I have viewed your pictures and become aroused just by the happy look on your face!  You have a beautiful body with lovely hips and breasts....(we could be here forever if you get me started)..!  

Bottom line, to me, you represent all that is "woman" and I'm not alone in thinking it's sexy.  I sure hope you have a change in heart and there are so many people in the world that love you for your contributions that you've made and what you've done for nudism everywhere.

On another note, I want to thank you so much for the poem you sent us when our dog died.  We both cried when we read it.  I have printed a copy and posted it in my dog's photo album so we can remember.

Thanks again and have a great birthday!

Ron and Tracy - USA

My Dearest Vera,

I thought long and hard about writing this note to you, I am not in the habit of writing to married ladies but I have made an exception in your case. I once again was looking at the beautiful woman on this beautiful site when I came to you again. You are so incredibly beautiful, I am truly incapable of expressing how beautiful. However, I am in good company, Rembrandt and Picasso with all their talent did not nor could they paint anything to rival your aristocratic, classical beauty. Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor ever, could not create anything to equal your stunning beauty.

I worried for a moment that I might embarrass you with my inadequate words but I realized that I could not because you are very aware of your beauty. You exude it in your pictures, your self confidence and self assurance leap out of your photos. Your beauty is very sexy but what really makes you the sexiest woman I have ever seen is your being. I certainly did not think it possible but you are much more beautiful on the inside than on the outside. It might be possible for the greatest sculptor in the world to capture your outer beauty... but on his best day... with the best stone available... he could not capture your inner beauty..!

Well I have certainly gone on more than I should have... so I must stop. With all due respect to you and your husband, I remain in the distance, your greatest admirer and wish you nothing but happiness. Your friend forever, Steve.

Steve - USA

Hello Vera... have I told you that we LOVE your naturist club's website... the celebration of nude bodies is awesome..!!

Laura and Nick - California - USA

I love being a nudist and one of the questions that I hear from women a lot is, why?  Why would you want to be a nudist?  Why would you want to be nude in your home or around others?  Why would you want to be nude as a family?

I think those are great questions, and questions that a lot of women and moms have who haven't been exposed to nudism have.  In our society there are so many misconceptions about nudity, it is easy to understand the confusion that many women feel when you talk about nudism.  I never try to force anyone to try nudism, but I do ask that you have an open mind and be willing to think about nudism in ways that maybe you haven't before.

I think nudism can be especially helpful and beneficial to women in our society today.  With the media and our culture telling us we have to look a certain way to be accepted and loved by others, many women are consumed by how they look and what their body is like.  Women today need something that tells them they are beautiful just the way they are.  That they don't need to look a certain way or perform a certain way.  Women need to know they are free to be who they are. 

What many women don't realize is that there is freedom in nudity.  Freedom from a culture that tells you what a perfect body is supposed to look like.  Freedom from the need to feel like you must look a certain way. 

Nudism promotes body acceptance and self confidence.  It helps to bring down the barriers that we put up and reduces the superficiality that we often find in others.  Nudism promotes the idea that you are beautiful just the way you are and that you have nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing!

It is so freeing to be able to strip down and announce to the world, "I love who I am".  It's great to be around others who feel the same way.  Nudism is not about sex! It's about freedom and acceptance and self esteem and self confidence. 

Can you have those things with out being a nudist?  Of course you can.  I'm not trying to say that nudism is the only way to live.  I'm just trying to say that nudism is a legitimate and beneficial lifestyle for those who choose it.

I think everyone should at least give it a try and experience the benefits for themselves.  Try it out for a weekend and see what it is like.  I know it will feel somewhat awkward at first, just because it is new and different, but give it a try and see what you think.

Mae Lee - Wisconsin - USA

I want to share the thoughts your naturist club's web site brings to mind... not just the superb photos... but the way you promote this wonderful way of life.  I am a member of the "Coast and Valley Naturists Club" on the Central Coast at Gosford, New South Wales... Australia.  We are affiliated with the Australian Nudist Federation.  Though a small club... we have our swim nights and organize many outings. We have a mixed membership of about 100 from kids just able to swim... to folk in their eighties.  It is an excellent... happy... trouble free... tolerant small club.

I write because your ability to present such a wholesome invitation to those who may find an interest in this way of life is outstanding.  There is also great beauty in the photographs shown, while Vera shows clearly a personality that would surely turn the head of anyone fortunate enough to view any of her photos.  I for one think she is just so beautiful.  Please don't get the wrong idea Vera, I hit 74 not long ago... but then I shed years looking at your Sun Devils and You..!

I wonder too about the camera used. Lighting, color and the settings are not the product of luck, so I will thank your photographer for his contribution to the success of the site..!

This is not an official email, just a very genuine Thank You from what I guess, is a pretty good fan.

Fred Drayton - New South Wales - Australia

I recently joined your club and I just have to say that you and your husband did a great job on the site. I am not a nudist myself but I am curious in finding more information about nudism.  Through your website, I have been able to contact other members.  There is a lady, her name is Maneerat and she's from Asia.  I am from Asia too and it's great to have known her through your website.  I have been talking to her and have her share her experiences with me.  I just want to say well done and you look great!  In fact, all these women in the website look great!  They look so confident and THAT is SEXY!  I am working on my courage to have my picture taken, and when I can come to that, I'll definitely send you a copy. :)

I come from a very close minded culture where it's wrong for women to go nude.  They can say very hurtful things and be judgmental about other women's body.  I used to hate my body and never wore anything that revealed my shoulders even.  But now, after being in the United States for three years and visiting your website frequently, I have been more accepting to my body and even looked at myself straight in the mirror, nude.  I've never been able to do that before.  I am still hesitant about going out, but I am trying..:)   I'll let you know when I can, and I would love to meet you.  Once again, thank you for making me feel like a woman and letting me realize that I can be sexy in any shape or size.

Lilly Lee - New York

I have just finished looking over your Diablo Sun Devils Naturist Club's Web site and I must say I am impressed. You seem to have a very classy nudist club and I commend you on your goals of helping women overcome their fears by introducing them to the joy of naturism.  Your photographs portraying nudity are tastefully done and it is refreshing to see the beauty of nude women in a positive manner and without the inclusion of any pornography. Feel free to reprint the article I wrote for the San Jose Mercury News about Soft-Core Eroticism on you club's site.

Larry Magid... Palo Alto - California

I have always loved the feeling of being nude and I'm always nude whenever I do my house cleaning. But I've never had the courage to take off my clothing in a place where someone else might see me, even though I must admit I have sometimes wanted to. Then I read everything on your nudist clubs web site, and I want you to know it has seriously changed my life.

Last week I was invited to a New Years hot tub party at my good friends home. I have been invited to parties there before but I have never accepted because I knew the people went in the hot tub naked and just didn't think I could do that. Well, I was wrong. After reading about your first experience I was determined to try it, so this time I said yes to the party invitation.

I was very nervous getting ready for the party that evening but I calmed down by trimming my pubic area very nicely and convincing myself to just put on my heels and long winter coat and nothing else. I really thought I was ready and it was kind of exciting to me, but when I walked into my friends house I was shocked to find over 40 people there. What was supposed to be a small party with 6 or 8 friends was a big party and I didn't even know most of the people. I was so nervous I decided to just keep my coat on, have a cocktail and come up with a good excuse to leave. My girlfriend introduced me to a few people in the house then took me outside to meet some others in the patio and a few that were nude in and around the hot tub. To my surprise it didn't bother me when I was introduced to the men and women that were nude, in fact it was refreshing and I rather enjoyed it. When we returned to the bar area in the house my girlfriend and her husband handed me a glass of champagne and offered to take my coat for me. I told them I wasn't wearing anything under it and they said, "no problem, that's wonderful." I was scared to death Vera, but I really wanted to do what you said and "allow myself the freedom to be nude". I knew this was my moment of truth so I put down my champagne, unbuttoned and took off my coat, and with a big smile on my face I handed it to her husband.

I could hardly believe it, there I was nude, wearing only my heels and drinking a glass of champagne in a house full of people and no one even seemed to pay any attention. Even though I didn't show it I was petrified for the first few minutes. But after they introduced me to a few people who were passing by us and I said hello to some other people I already knew it just didn't feel like a big deal. Within half an hour of taking off my coat it seemed everyone was nude and I felt completely at ease.

Actually it was more than just feeling at ease, I felt great, I felt like a woman, I was having a wonderful time and I want to thank you Vera. You are right and I learned something, being nude made me feel more like a woman than I have felt in years and I am not ashamed to admit that it made me feel very sexy. But it was not a sexual event. It was a marvelous evening of just being nude and natural and human and I have never enjoyed myself more. I can hardly wait to be invited to another hot tub party and am sure I will be nude socially at every possible opportunity in the future. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

Cindy - California

I just returned from a trip to Europe... I was talking to someone in London and we discussed naturism in Europe verses naturism here in the States, and it was a significant attitude difference there.  Nudism isn't "weird" or "deviant" there, and as you've noted on your website, the amount of social hurts that we have here in the States appears to be in direct relation to how hung-up or intolerant we are of anything that may (heaven forbid) be regarded as pleasurable or "free thinking".  Hats off to you, M'Lady, for pointing that out in NO uncertain terms.

Dave Jansson - Cupertino - California

I think it’s so wonderful that you and so many other Sun Devils are so liberated to post your pictures on the internet. You are all so proud of your nudism (as you should be!) and want to share it with the world. You all embody the true essence of being human. You live life as we all should, free of clothing and inhibitions. As you point out only in recent times have restrictions on the body been put in place. The human form is a beautiful and wonderful thing, and should not be hidden.

William - East Coast - USA

I once was once a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation (10+ yrs), but I didn't renew last year. During the last couple of years I have worked way more than I played, because of that, I seemed to loose my "groove", and couldn't seem to find it. Needless to say I gained weight due to the lack of NOT having a balance of nature in my life, including having FUN.

I love nudism, it invigorates my senses, and makes me feel like a beautiful butterfly, everything in my life is close to perfection. I look forward to joining and being part of the Sun Devils, and once again, being a real nudist. Oh yeah... it was also about two months ago that I looked on the Sun Devil's website, and that was the inspiration that I needed to get my "spiritual" self back into balance again!

Thank You!

Cheryl - Half Moon Bay - California

I am a nudist and you are right. It is difficult trying to help other women get into nudism.  They are concerned about their bodies etc.  The education, the sense of shame. I believe that nudist women have more joy in their lives. I love and enjoy being a woman.  Your website is very refreshing and always makes me smile.

Sun Devil Annette - Bavaria - Germany

Thanks for attempting to reach the female population Vera. There is just no way to describe how living nude will change your life for the better. We all need to add more acceptance to our lives, both public and personal and what better way than to start with ourselves. The only thing standing between most women and their lost self-esteem is their clothing. This is NOT Baywatch - it's real. We are all beautiful.

Mona - Nudist - Arizona

Thank you for presenting some very healthy thoughts on the subject of nudity. Me and my family spend most of our time nude together back home in Norway. I am a sex therapist and I can assure you we do not have the sex maniacs and rapists that you do in America because nudity is looked upon as a very normal and natural way of living. It is sad that here in the US you need to form a club to find friends that feel comfortable being nude around each other. I have been nude around nearly every friend I have, male or female. Many women in the United States have forgotten how to feel good about their bodies and about themselves. Some have even forgotten how to feel like a woman. I hope many women, and also men, can have the wonderful experience that you have had in the joy of nature and nudity. Good luck with your club and may the Lord be with you and your darling web site.

We thought your site was very well put together and user friendly. One of the best. We would like to meet other naturists couples!

Nancy & Terry - Bay Area Naturists - California

The Hawaiian Luau looked like so much fun, we want to sign up and try to make it down there, your artwork on the website is absolutely wonderful, I want my body in the devil costume, I LOVE IT!!

Kat & Matt - Nudists - Salt lake City, Utah

I am a college student in Santa Cruz, California and I could never really admit I was a nudist but after reading all about you, I know that I am. I'm not an exhibitionist, I just love the freedom I feel when I am naked. After seeing your web site yesterday I decided to stay naked even though I knew my room mate was coming home soon. I was really surprised when she walked in with her boyfriend but I tried not to show it. They loved it and we all had dinner together in the nude. We enjoyed it so much that next weekend we are going to a nude beach together. Thank you, you made me realize I am a nudist and it's okay!

Judy - College Student - Santa Cruz, California

Beautifully designed Web site and one of the first "Nice" USA sites we have come across. We've always been really cagey about US naturists who seemed mostly to be swingers - we are NOT.

The Murray Family - Naturists - London - England

The guy I date is a naturist and I have been to two club events and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone was exceptionally nice and didn't mind if I only went "semi-nude". It was quite a unique experience.

Peggy Chacon - Future Nudist - Las Cruces - New Mexico

Although a Baby Boomer and the child of a free-spirited artist, I grew up concerned that I didn't have a model's perfect body.  Naturism wasn't for me, even if I was for naturists.  Sure, I envied the freedom and self confidence of friends who skinny dipped with strangers during large-scale campouts.  And as a native Floridian sun worshipper, I was impressed by the uninterrupted bronze tans of others.  But with spying, prying neighbors and no nearby nude beaches, I had to be content with textile.

When the removal of breast cancer left a three-inch scar, I really started to develop an unhealthy body image.  Three years later, I decided that I had to get over my fear of rejection and that the best way for me to do it was to go to a nude beach and learn to walk with my head up.  My naturist boyfriend was delighted.  On a blissfully sunny day, we headed to Haulover Beach, spread out a blanket, peeled off our clothes, oiled each other, soaked up the rays, were caressed by the warm breeze, played in the surf, and strolled down the beach hand-in-hand.  I guess I was really ready for this experience because I didn't feel at all inhibited the whole time we were there.  I felt healed.  I felt liberated.  No longer was I afraid to be bare in public.  When I told some of my friends, who happened to also be naturists, they were pleased to have a convert among them.

During the week, I telecommute to work and I have nothing but a smile and the radio on.  On the weekends, I take my radio to Haulover.

Judy - Florida

I really enjoy this nudist club as it is about women being naked and enjoying it.  I feel a woman should be able to enjoy nudism and her sexuality and be free to look sexy without having to resort to xxx pictures.  I'm sure you and most of the other members of the Sun Devils enjoy the sexy side of nudism and of being feminine.  Some women often shy away from this, usually because they don't have contact with other women to be able to chat about the sexier side of life and of womanhood.  For instance, very few women talk about sex toys, yet lots have them.  Since coming out of my shell a few years ago, I started to talk to friends more openly, and was amazed at just how many of them were relieved to be able to talk to me about sexy things, as they had kept it a closed secret fearing they would be looked on as some nympho if they even mentioned sex.  I would like to see more members talking about nudism and on the Devil Forum and I think it would be good for all of us..!

Jean Jones - The United Kingdom

We like the ideas expressed by the Diablo Sun Devils nudist club and feel that they reflect our own beliefs more than any other club we have ever reviewed.  We live in an area and work jobs that we feel would probably not accept us in our desire to be nude. Your club seems to let everyone interact without prejudice. It will be exciting to share our desire to be nude and enjoy social nudism with people all over the world.

Tracy & Ron - Sitka, Alaska

What a pleasant web site you have...very refreshing. As a commercial Photographer, I find your site a breath of "Fresh Air" compared to other nudist resort web sites designed by men...... just wish you were in South Florida instead of California.

Anonymous - Florida

I found this site from a link provided by Lupin. I am one of the founding members of Wildwood Naturist's Resort, which started out from the ground up on a long disused diary farm.  We are located on a 120 acre tract about 50 miles from Dallas.

I am pleased to see that a group of women have organized to promote social nudity and social naturism.  I hope that more women will take the opportunity to "step out of line" and enjoy some freedom.  I remember the words of a former girl friend who said, "It's going to be so hard to put my clothes back on and go home."

My introducing my then girl friend to nude recreation encouraged her to look for opportunities closer to her home city.  She found a travel club, and met a really great guy through it.   They've been together for nearly 7 years now!  I "lost" a girlfriend, but I have greater satisfaction knowing that I started her on a path that led to enduring love.    Best wishes to all, Tom L.

Tom L - Wildwood Naturist Resort - Texas

Thanks for a great site. Well done with a wealth of professionally offered information.

Michael Huntingdon - California

What a delightfully refreshing site!  The graphics alone make it worth the visit, but the content is right on. I have linked it to my own nudist site. Thanks for a great site, it is very well done with a wealth of professionally offered information.

Tony Basile - New York

I am recently new to nudism, and I have been impressed by your stated goals and by the fact that you seem like you not only want to help people discover nudism, but also have fun with it.  Some groups seem to try to make it too serious, and you seem like you have a sense of humor and a desire to have fun.

Roy Martin - Kentucky

Congratulations for creating a masterpiece with your website.  Nowhere else is the joy of nude life so rationally and tastefully elaborated.  Yours is the perspective I will use to introduce my wife to a new beginning.  Again, congratulations, and keep going.

W. Q. Richards - 

I have a close friend who is a nudist.  He would always tell me how wonderful the lifestyle is and that he wanted me to try it.  I had thought about it, since the feeling of clothing is so restrictive to me.  I was living in situation that did not allow me to be that free.

Every time we would meet, he would say, one of these days I am going to take you to my beach.  He had told me about Haulover and how I would love it.  He said he did not want to go alone and that is why he did not go often.  Well the day arrived and we went.

The first time, I have to admit, was a little strange.  I did not take off all of my clothes due to restrictions which will go unnamed.  However the feeling of being top free was absolutely wonderful.  The real experience however was to come the following weekend.  I asked him to take me back.  I could not wait to experience the feeling of total nudity!  We walked the famous walk from the parking lot to the beach, put the blanket down, and I just took my clothes (or what little I was wearing) off.

The strange thing, my friend just sat down on the beach chair.  I put on my sun block and lay down on the blanket..... I cannot describe the feelings that swept over me as the ocean breezes "kissed" my body and I was one with the sun...... there is nothing as wonderful as going into the water and feeling it surround your entire body!

He was absolutely amazed at the way I just took to the lifestyle....... it's not for all of us...... but I am so glad that I found this wonderful piece of paradise.....I was also amazed at how quiet the beach can be, even with so many people.  Haulover Beach is my place to relax, to get away from it all.  I have been to Lake Como as well.  These are two different experiences, of course.  As I said, it is not for everyone, but if you try it, please go with an open mind...... you meet the nicest people at the clothing optional beach or resort.

Sharon - Florida