While Naturists do prefer to be nude as much as possible, they also accept that appropriate clothing is necessary to protect from sunburn, cold weather or the hazards of rough work. Naturist events that are held at resorts usually have a type of informal country club atmosphere where men, women and children camp, swim, play and sunbathe together and enjoy each others company without wearing clothes. These resorts are usually on farm sized properties in quiet rural areas where much of the natural beauty has been preserved or re-established. Many Naturist groups do not own property but, instead, rent public facilities such as bowling alleys, swimming pools, or indoor volleyball courts. In addition to these activities, they have house parties and outdoor activities at members homes and properties.
Winter activities depend on available facilities.
Such facilities at resorts may include a swimming pool, sauna and game area. Other winter activities may include skating, skiing, and snowshoeing. Some Naturists form close friendships with fellow Naturists and, of course, extend these friendships into their everyday lives with the sharing of a wide variety of conventional social activities. Some Naturists are devout church goers and others are not. Both Jews and Christians should find naturism's emphasis on the dignity of the body congenial.