Our visit this time was from May 9th - May 13th, 2008. I guess you would call us regulars even though we live a very great distance away in Canada, and the trip there is long. We have been there around 6 or 7 times, twice a year in the spring and fall.

We travel extensively, and try to fit in a weekend here as often as we can. We enjoy it for many reasons. Our main draw is the quiet, sunshine, and meeting other interesting folks our ages. Chatting in the hot tub in the evening is a pleasure. Living in a textile free place is very pleasant, and we always hate to get dressed again when we leave. The natural waters are great. The hot tub is covered by an open roof which provides shade during the very hot and bright days. The afternoon snack there is great, even though we have still not been able to guess the last secret ingredient. Quiet new age music plays in the background.

We consider the owners family. Great folks.

We have only been to one other clothing optional place, in Palm Springs, and find Living Waters more of a rest, although we like to include both in the same trip, ending at Living Waters, to leave the Palm Springs area on a high note.

Desert Hot Springs is not that exciting a place as has been mentioned, but that really does not affect us. We enter the property and stay. Shopping and restaurants we do before we get there. Make sure you have some pizza from Rockys, it is good.

There is only one place that smoking is allowed on the property, a table at the back, although we would prefer it to be on the other side of the wall, as all it takes is one person to stink up the area. Unfortunately we have to tolerate that.

We had our first clothing optional experience here and it worked well.

Between the mineral water and the sun we found our each other again. This place is just the ticket for stress relief. Thanks to Jeff ,Judy, and the staff for everything. We will be returning.

We first came to Living Waters Spa in March~April. My husband has been a Naturist since High School, but this was my first time. I was more than comfortable. I now call this "My Healing Place". We returned for another weekend as soon as we could and will continue to do so.
When we arrive we are frazzled from every day living. Muscles ache, sleep not restful, and everything feels in fast forward. After the first dip in the mineral water, all that stress leaves the body and mind and you begin to heal.
The massage they offer is the best ever, so do not leave with out it!
The rooms and grounds are so very clean and the friendly way you are treated makes this the perfect vacation.
My husband and I are now closer than ever, and Living Waters helped to set the stage.
Jeff and Judy are wonderful, loving, caring people that we wish we had met years ago, and are now richer for knowing them.
We can not say thank you enough!
Dennis and Marie

We've just completed a now-annual pilgrimage to Jeff and Judy's oasis in the desert. We're running out of superlatives to describe the pleasure of total relaxation we enjoy while guests at this lovely mini-resort.

For those who have never before tried "clothing-optional" and are at all apprehensive, this is THE place to take the plunge. Simple nudity, "good touch" through the terrific massages that are available on-site, and the friendly ambiance encouraged by the sun, the pools and the 3 p.m. conversation is the spa pool with homemade snacks provided by your hosts---all of this makes being nude feel natural and "more normal" than wearing clothes.

New this year--a superb aesthetician who provides a palette of spa services that complement the fantastic massages that have been a signature part of every LWS visit that we have enjoyed.

The only surprise that we had--completely out of control of our hosts and guests--was the unexpectedly changeable weather. Two and a half days of our trip were "desert postcard perfect"--warm sun, cool nights and gentle breezes. But there was also the day and a half where it was downright windy. Those days, we chose to do things in the valley areas of Palm Springs and Palm Desert where the wind was noticeably calmer. If you're coming a long distance and plan to stay a few days (as we did), take advantage of the "desert-perfect" days as they come and be flexible with the rest. If you're planning just a night or two at LWS, don't forget to check the weather just ahead of your trip so you'll know what to expect.

Fair warning on the following two points. You will have such a wonderful clothes-free experience at LWS that

1. You will be planning your return to LWS before you leave; and

2. Getting dressed to return to the textile world will become a nuisance that you will try to avoid until the very last moment.