"Out of all the nudist resorts we have visited, we can't think of a more friendly bunch of people who made us feel very welcome right from the start. We will most definitely return."
— Rich and Mary
About Us :: HISTORY
In the late 1800's, Mr. A.L.A. Himmelwright bought the land that is known as Rock Lodge. Prior to this, the property was used for timber and agriculture. There is also evidence of iron mine prospecting, possibly connected to the Edison mine works located nearby. Along with the beautiful natural setting, there is a reliable source of water located just upstream of the lake. This spring is mentioned in deeds and early leases as a water supply for surrounding neighbors as well as for Rock Lodge. In 1904 - 1905 oxen dredged the lake bottom and a dam was built creating the spring-fed jewel we enjoy today. There are also 17 underwater springs feeding the lake.
In 1907 the Stone House was completed. It featured a poured concrete roof, stained glass, a basement with coal furnace, and a state-of-the-art (in its day) water supply system which pumped water from the spring to a holding tank on the third floor. This residence was designed and built by Mr. Himmelwright and served as a "model fireproof farmhouse" according to the placard at the entry. On the grounds nearby there was an apple orchard, a large garden, and livestock areas. |  |
Other early buildings included the stable (now known as the Hacienda), an ice house, and a chicken coop. Around 1919 the bungalow (clubhouse) was built, when the property was being used as a training camp for boxers. It featured an indoor handball court and coal heat, with a fireplace, a living room and a men's room (but no ladies' room). The boxer's camp was but one venture undertaken to make Rock Lodge profitable. Another was the Rock Lodge Health Farm. During the depression Herman Shoshinsky leased the property as the proprietor of the American Gymnosphical Association, and nudism came to Rock Lodge. In those days you paid at the gate and meals were included and served at the Stone... | |
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