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IMEN and GNI Gathering Comparisons Page

Boy, was I lucky -- for three years running I got to attend both the GNI and the IMEN gay naturist gatherings! Rather than favor one over the other, on this page I've decided to give both of them equal billing. I now know from personal experience that they're both wonderful -- and I can recommend each to you highly!

Also, don't overlook my seven-gathering comparison chart, which includes these two gatherings plus 5 others.

 

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What is IMEN?

IMEN is International Men Enjoying Naturism, which hosts some of the biggest all-nude gay events anywhere in the universe. Membership is $25 per year -- and gives members a $30 discount on Gathering registration fees.

What is GNI?

GNI is Gay Naturists International, which throws the biggest all-nude gay event anywhere in the universe. Membership is $30 per year -- and is a requirement for attending their Gatherings.

Which Gathering should I attend?

Here's a handy chart to help you decide.

Group:

IMEN

GNI

Stands for:

International Men Enjoying Naturism
Gay Naturists International

2001 dates:

8 - 15 July 2001
17 - 26 August 2001

2002 dates:

7 - 14 July 2002
16 - 25 August 2002?

Approximate attendance:

250 - 300
800

Approximate 2001 cost:

$525
$603

Newsletter:


Naturist Gayzette

GNI Informer

Newsletter quality:

Excellent: quarterly, over 70 pages, 8.5 x 11
Excellent: quarterly, over 40 pages, 8.5 x 11

Location:

Rural Maryland, about 70 minutes from Baltimore airport
Rural Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from Newark airport

Food quality:
(My personal opinion ONLY.)

Pretty darn good
Better than edible, but not pretty darn good.

Atmosphere:

Everyone making friends
Everyone being spectacular

Events:

Costumed cocktail parties, seminars, photography, disco, square dancing, country-western dancing movies, free soda / beer / wine, two swimming pools, extensive nature trails, contests, talent show, etc., etc., etc.

Sleeping cabins:

Basic children's summer camp
Basic children's summer camp

Sex:

It happens; not the norm.
It happens; not the norm.
Disturbing 1999 trend to impose R-ratings in shows and activities declined somewhat in 2000.

Weather, insect pests, etc.:

Varies; usually OK to wonderful
Varies; usually OK to wonderful

The only real differences between the two are in the dates -- and size and scale:

If possible, go to both -- about 10% of us do! Each Gathering has its own crowd of ardent admirers, and you'll have a wonderful week at either one.


Membership Information

I am not an official of GNI or IMEN. I am just a normal, lowly member of both groups -- like hundreds of other happily nude gay guys. However, since my site has so many pictures of these events, and because I love both organizations, I've set up this Information Request Form which you can use to send information requests to the administrator of both groups.

If you want both IMEN and GNI to send you membership information, fill out the form below. Info request links for each group separately are available near the bottom the page.

 

Dear IMEN and GNI:

Hello, my name is , and I am years old. I've been looking at the "Pen is Central" website, and would like to receive more information about membership in your group. Please send it to me at this address:

Street address 1
Street address 2
City State/Province
Postal code
Country (if not USA)

Thank you!

Sincerely yours,

 E-mail address (optional)


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