In 1932 Herman Soshinski (a NYC librarian born in Germany) first leased the property to operate a nudist camp in Stockholm New Jersey as the American Gymnosophical Association which he formed in 1930. Rock Lodge Club along with Sky Farm also in New Jersey are the first two permanent naturist venues in American nudism. After disagreements with a subsequent owner Soshinski moved the American Gymnosophical Association to a new location.
The historic Rock Lodge Stone House designed by Abraham Lincoln Artman Himmelwright 1 A. L. A. Himmelwright and was built in 1907. Today it provides seasonal residences for several members. The living room, portico, and lawn are frequent venues for social and cultural activities as well as private parties.2Rock Lodge History The house celebrated its centennial in 2007. 3Rock Lodge Club Stone House Centennial, 2007: The Building of the Stone House, 1907. (2007). (n.p.): (n.p.)
After two land purchases the club now sits on one hundred and forty five acres. CNN correspondent Jeanie Moos visited Rock Lodge for Nude Recreation Week 4 CNN features a video report about Rock Lodge Club by correspondent Jeanne Moos
Early AGA documents are in the collection of Rock Lodge Club. 5Rock Lodge Historical Timeline
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- 3Rock Lodge Club Stone House Centennial, 2007: The Building of the Stone House, 1907. (2007). (n.p.): (n.p.)
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