Timberfell Lodge (Tenn, US) CMNM Meet-up Aug 12-15, 2011

   Come out to the woods and get naked, my friends. The weekend of the August 12-15, 2011 is the annual Mr. Timberfell Competition. Located on in rural Tennessee about a hour east of Knoxville.
  The average age is older since the guests are mix of bears, otters, and their chasers, but you can sometimes find twinks and young muscled men, too.

Tucked deep in a hollow of the Southern Appalachians is Timberfell Lodge, a paradise for men seeking either solitude or camaraderie with their gay brothers and where inhibitions are shed as easily as clothing…

http://www.timberfell.com/home/

What To Do at Timberfell?
After breakfast and conversations lingering over fresh-brewed coffee, guests head for the pool, hike the gentle or more demanding trails circling the lodge property, or do nothing at all. This is when camaraderie is strongest and new friendships are forged. If the thought of getting dirt on your dock siders or having your hair mussed by tree branches drives you crazy, there are a number of alternatives to a wilderness walk.

Swim in the large, 20′ by 40′ heated clothing-optional pool or simply watch while sunbathing. Relax in the steam room or redwood sauna. Towels are provided for guests’ convenience while at the pool.

You can to relax in a heavenly 20-man sauna (which gets even 'hotter' later at night, or “plunk down” on the oversized porch and watch the sun setting between the mountains.  There are also infamous black-out parties and the balcony behind the Tavern gets really cruisy, too.

The CMNM events that will be held at Timberfell are not sponsored or endorsed by the lodge, but are privately organized by the attendees who come for that purpose. These CMNM activities won't be public or advertised at Timberfell, so you'll need to get in touch and identify yourself if you want to take part.   However, there are multiple acres of property and enough private areas (sauna) where CMNM interactions can occur. Some special events like strip poker, truth and dare, costume parties and role plays are planned during this weekend.  Plus there will be plenty of time to enjoy the natural environment and the gay men's social events arranged by Timberfell staff for the weekend.

SPECIAL EVENT:  Sat, August 13 Mr Timberfell 10th Annual Competition in the evening (8pm - 01:00). Plus Benefit Mixer, 2-4pm  (free drinks with $5 donation), followed later by the Mr. Timberfell Contest.

Last year’s competition was the HOTTEST ever with more than 10 men competing for cash, lodging prizes and the coveted title of Mr. Timberfell. This a big weekend with great parties and music.

The whole weekend is devoted to Mr. Timberell Contest, but Saturday should be the highlight as the new Mr. Timberfell is crowned. A benefit event, the Leather and Cocktails Charity Mixer,  will be held from 2-4pm on August 13, entrance $5 donation, free drinks, silent auction, and music by Ft. Lauderdale DJ, Dr. D.

There are variety of accommodations from primitive camping ($15 per camp site per person) to cabins or bunk-bed dorm rooms and a limited number of lodge guest rooms.  Book early to get your choice of rooms.  Meal plans are available the including breakfast and dinner. ($20 for both - buffet style during set hours). 
Beer is available for purchase or but you can bring your own wines and hard liquor (but cannot bring in beer - TN liquor laws).
Interested contestants can call the TL office or email Timberfell for details at their site:

http://www.timberfell.com/home/contact-us

How to reach Timberfell:

Timberfell Lodge is a private all-male men's clothing optional resort. Therefore, they don't advertise publicly about the nature of the resort and its location. It IS TENN after all.  It's a very rural community but the guests come from all over.

By plane, there are several options:
 1) Fly to Nashville (BNA) and get a rental car (approx 3.5 hours drive)
   http://www.flynashville.com/
P.S. I will arriving from Kona (Hawaii) at Nashville on Thursday, August 11 at 8:30am, and will be driving up to Timberfell that afternoon. There is room for one or two more.

2) Fly to Knoxville (TYS)  and get a rental car (approx 1 hour, less airlines service Knoxville, but it may work for you),   http://www.tys.org/
  3) Fly to Tri Cities Regional Airport (TRI),  (even fewer airlines) then get a rental car, or call one of us (or Timberfell staff) to come and fetch you (pick-up and drop-off service available). Tri Cities is about 30 minutes away.  See http://www.triflight.com/ for more info.

Bus and commercial highway coach services are run to Greeneville and the surrounding towns. Inquire with Timberfell to find out more.

 Driving address: 2240 Van Hill Road, Greeneville, TN 37745
 (less than 2 miles from the interstate exit, located on the right behind a fenced area, set back from the road)

Mailing address: 1416 Baileyton Main St, Greeneville, TN 37745

Driving Directions:

If driving (from Nashville, Knoxville, take I-40 east, then I-81 north to Baileyton (Exit 36). From further east of Timberfell ( such Tri-Cities Airport), take Interstate 81 South to Exit 36 (Baileyton).
Then start north on Route 172 toward Baileyton to the Shell Station Truck Stop (just 1/8th of mile from the I-81 exit). From the truck stop, travel 2 miles, turn right at wide gravel drive, proceed through gate. If there is no one at the gate house, then follow driveway all the way to the main lodge to the left and up the hill, approximately 1/4 mile. (There is no sign posted on 173, except the number of street address:  2240)

Contact us by Phone or Fax:
Lodge: (423) 234-0833
Fax: (423) 234-8512
Toll-Free: (800) 437-0118

 If you are planning to attend or even just thinking about it, let me hear from you here or via email or thru our blog  http://guysn2cmnm.blogspot.com