Our resort, the Terra Cotta Inn is the only historic and famous nudist resort in the US. Lots of celebrities stayed here in the 60's and 70's (and some still do). We were designed by the famous architect Albert Frey in the desert modern style which is so popular.
Palm Springs tourism loves our resort as we are one of the most popular of ALL hotels in Palm Springs. I am also a past president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and was the campaign treasurer for one of our city council members.
As well known as we are in town, we have never had the people on the Palm Springs modernism committee recommend our resort for people to even drive by as an example of a famous Albert Frey design.
When I talked to a few of the committee members a couple of years ago, I got the response, "well you're a nudist resort. What would we say to families if we told them one of the most historic hotels in Palm Springs was a nudist resort?"
Of course when I told them to say we are very popular and you should tell everyone about us, it didn't work. Also they didn't like it that I told them that Albert Frey told us he was also a nudist and was proud that one of his designs became a popular nudist resort.
Here is information about Palm Springs modernism week:
"Modernism Week is in full swing in Palm Springs.
But with all the events — from the Modernism Show at the Palm Springs Convention Center to screenings at Camelot Theatres — choosing which to attend can be difficult.
...Double Decker Bus Tours
Robert Imber's tours start at the Riviera Resort & Spa, which underwent a $70 million restoration to reopen in all its mid-century modern grandeur last fall.
...The tour will, however, include Palm Springs City Hall (designed by Albert Frey), the Alexander homes in the Vista Las Palmas area, the Del Marcos Hotel in the Tennis Club district, the Bank of America and the old Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank, now the offices of Wessman Development Company.
Orbit In Artist Reception
Wine and cheese reception for modern art from Dezart Collection. Artists include Kim Chasen, Mike Hovey, Gary Janis, George Perrou and Michael Pfleghaar.
...Frey House II Tours
There are a limited number of tickets available for the tours, according to Sidney Williams, associate curator at the Palm Springs Art Museum and chair of the Palm Springs Site Preservation Committee.
“There was a gentleman who was an architect here last weekend,” Williams said. “His wife was attending the photography symposium and he wanted to see the house. He was just in awe when he got a tour.”
The house is an architecturally significant example of modern design and material use, she said.
“It's known all over the world,” she said.
Details: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, $50 (except for last tour), $100 includes cocktail reception. Shuttle departs from Palm Springs Art Museum, South Parking Lot, 101 Museum Drive. Reservations: 325-4490, psmuseum.org...
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It is nice to know even architects can be closed minded when it comes to nudist resorts.
And if you have always wanted to stay at a historic nudist resort, give us The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa a call at 800-786-6938.
Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com
We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!
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