Cypress Knee Online Newsletter
July 9, 2025
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Entertainment Calendars
Get ready for a sunny autumn at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort! Our new fall ENTERTAINMENT CALENDARS are now uploaded and available for you to download, save to your devices, or print out. Packed with exciting themed weekends and activities, these calendars make it easy to plan your perfect fall getaway. Book your stay with us and experience all the seasonal fun we have in store. Don’t miss out on the best fall ever!
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Wednesday, July 9
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Osceola Chamber After Hours Event, Lakeside Live
6:00 pm - Live Music at Cheeks with Venus
Thursday, July 10
12:00 pm - Pool Party with DJ Dave, West Pool
5:00 pm - Karaoke Party at Scuttlebutts with Dave
Friday, July 11
National Nude Weekend featuring Open House
12:00 pm - Weekend Kickoff Pool Party with DJ Caril, West Pool
6:00 pm - Bar Trivia with Dave, Scuttlebutts Lounge
7:00 pm - Concert Nights Featuring Roger Waters, The Wall, Lakeside Live
7:00 pm - Dancing Under the Stars with DJ Caril, West Pool
Saturday, July 12
OPEN HOUSE
12:00 pm - Pool Party with DJ Xavier, West Pool
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Open House VIP Tours, Main Office
3:00 pm - FLASH EVENT! Skinny Dip Record, West Pool
6:00 pm - Super Mega Trivia with Dave, Scuttlebutts
7:00 pm - Live Music with Hacksaw Hamlin, Lakeside Live
8:00 pm - Dancing Under the Stars with Dave, West Pool
Sunday, July 13
12:00 pm - Live Music with Venus, West Pool
6:00 pm - Game Night with Dave, Old Cheeks
8:30 pm - Dive In Movie, East Pool
(*Weather Permitting)
For future events at Cypress Cove, check out our calendars page to view and download them!
Club Activities - Visitors Welcome!
Maybe your idea of a fun vacation is learning a new skill or meeting new people.
If you're heading to Cypress Cove for a vacation and want to check out the active clubs, click the button below. We have all kinds of interesting clubs that come together for a sport, a craft, or a game.
Newcomers are always welcome!
Cheeks Dining This Week
Click Here for this week's menu
Cheeks Kitchen Hours Breakfast:
7 days a week: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Cheeks Kitchen Hours Lunch/Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cheeks Bar Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 am
Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Last call is 1 hour prior to closing!
Please call for pick-up or
delivery: 407-933-3529
*Menu Subject to Change Due to Availability*
Next Week's Entertainment & Events:
Wednesday, July 16
12:00 pm - Extra Long Pool Party with DJ Dave
6:00 pm - Live Music at Cheeks with Andy
Thursday, July 17
12:00 pm - Pool Party with DJ Dave, West Pool
5:00 pm - Karaoke Party at Scuttlebutts with Dave
Friday, July 18
IslandFest Weekend
12:00 pm - Weekend Kickoff Pool Party with DJ Dave, West Pool
6:00 pm - Bar Trivia with Dave, Scuttlebutts Lounge
7:00 pm - Dancing Under the Stars with DJ Xavier, West Pool
Saturday, July 19
12:00 pm - Pool Party with DJ Xavier, West Pool
2:00 pm - Cardboard Boat Race BUILD with DJ Dave, Beach
2:15 pm - "Get Ready For Parrothead" Raffle Supporting Breast Cancer Research & Awareness, West Pool Near the DJ Cabana (Must be present to win)
4:00 pm - Cardboard Boat Race with DJ Dave, Beach
6:00 pm - Super Mega Trivia with Dave, Scuttlebutts
7:00 pm - Live Music with The Caribbean Experience, Lakeside Live
8:00 pm - Dancing Under the Stars with Dave, West Pool
Sunday, July 20
12:00 pm - Live Music with Roger, West Pool
6:00 pm - Game Night with Dave, Old Cheeks
8:30 pm - Dive In Movie, East Pool
(*Weather Permitting)
For future events at Cypress Cove, check out our calendars page to view and download them!
Did You Vote Today?!!
Cypress Cove has been nominated for Best Kept Secret in Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando Awards! This is a huge honor—and we need YOUR help to bring it home.
Voting is open now and you can vote once per day—so please show your love for the Cove and help us shine a little brighter in the Central Florida spotlight!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE! If you voted once per day, we'd be okay with that.
Let’s make sure the “Best Kept Secret” doesn’t stay a secret much longer. Thank you for being part of what makes our community so special!
Concert Nights at Lakeside Live
Lakeside Restaurant transforms into the ultimate concert lounge with our popular Concert Nights—a dynamic fusion of live concert energy and casual fine dining. Watch legendary performances on the big screen, sing along to your favorites, and enjoy a fantastic meal with fellow music lovers.
This fan-favorite Lakeside Live experience is your front-row seat to an unforgettable evening. The vibe is electric, the food is delicious, and the soundtrack is iconic.
Reservations are highly recommended—these nights fill up fast!
Lakeside Live Presents: Roger Waters The Wall
Get ready for an epic night of music and memories! On Friday, July 11 at 7 PM, Lakeside Restaurant will feature a powerful screening of Roger Waters' The Wall on the big screen.
Enjoy incredible food, unforgettable rock, and the immersive experience of one of the most iconic concert films ever made. Whether you're a longtime Pink Floyd fan or just love a great show, this is the perfect way to spend your Friday night.
Reservations are recommended—call 407-933-3588 to save your seat!
Christmas in July Craft Fair
Why wait until December to get into the holiday spirit? Join us Saturday, July 12, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Clubhouse for a jolly good time at our Christmas in July Craft Fair!
Whether you're looking to get a head start on holiday shopping or just love browsing beautiful, handmade treasures, this event is sure to spark joy. Explore a delightful variety of handcrafted gifts, including crocheted items, jewelry, local art, festive wreaths, essential oils, soaps, and unique Christmas ornaments.
Many of our talented vendors will be unveiling brand-new creations just for this fair—don’t miss your chance to snag something truly special!
For more information, please contact Suzanne Gouin at (315)523-4339.
Vendors: Don't forget to wear your favorite Christmas shirt to help spread the cheer!
National Nude Week - Open House 2025
BRING YOUR FIRST-TIME FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!!
As part of Nude Recreation Week —yes, there is a national week for that—Cypress Cove is opening its doors to first-time visitors for an Open House event on Saturday, July 12, with guided VIP tours from Noon until 4:00 p.m. What happens at a nudist resort open house? Simply put, Cypress Cove invites first-time visitors so they can see how much fun au natural recreation can be. With complimentary resort tours, food for purchase, music by the pool, and access to all resort amenities, you can bring your curious family and friends to FINALLY introduce them to Cypress Cove. It's free admission ALL day, so come out and see what REAL freedom feels like.
IslandFest
Can’t make it to Parrothead? No problem! IslandFest is here to bring you all the laid-back, tropical vibes you’re craving.
Friday, July 18:
Kick off the weekend with DJ Dave’s pool party starting at noon. Test your trivia chops at Scuttlebutts with Dave’s Bar Trivia at 6 pm, then keep the party going with DJ Xavier’s evening pool party under the stars.
Saturday, July 19:
The island fun continues with DJ Xavier back poolside at noon. Over at the lakefront, the IslandFest Cardboard Boat Race begins building at noon—come cheer on your favorite teams as they craft their creative vessels. These boats set sail at 4 pm, so don't be late. Later, don’t miss Super Mega Trivia 3000 at 6 pm at Scuttlebutts, followed by The Caribbean Experience taking the Lakeside Live stage at 7 pm. Be sure to call 407-933-3588 to grab your Lakeside dinner reservations!
Cardboard Boat Race:
One of IslandFest’s highlights! Check out the official race rules, gather your crew, and get ready for some seriously fun (and occasionally sinking) boat action!
Sign up Here:
Escape to IslandFest—where the drinks are cold, the music is hot, and every moment feels like vacation.
"Get Ready for Parrothead" Raffle
Gear up for our big Jimmy Buffett-inspired festival at Cypress Cove with the exciting "Get Ready For Parrothead" raffle supporting breast cancer research & awareness!
Make your Parrothead experience even more enjoyable by winning fantastic prizes like:
- The use of a pink sun tent with reserved lawn space (set-up & tear down included), including a roller cooler FILLED with surprises.
- Parking spots for a car and a golf cart, including a rolling cooler with surprises.
- Additional rolling coolers filled with surprises
The raffle drawing will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 2:15 pm at the West Pool. Remember, you MUST be present to win! If you're working on your cardboard boat for the race, take a break and head over to the West Pool for the drawing.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 1,9 from 11 am to 2 pm under the pink tent near Cheeks Bar & Grill. Don’t miss your chance to win these amazing prizes and enhance your Parrothead festival experience!
Parrothead 2025
We're kicking off the festivities on Thursday to pack in all the fun! What's a Parrothead? Parrotheads are fans of Jimmy Buffett's music, embracing the laid-back island culture and, of course, loving to party! Are you ready to join the fun?
Rooms might be fully booked, but don’t worry! Check for availability by calling us at 407-933-5870. RV and tent camping spots may still be open, so book yours now!
Special Announcement: If you're joining us for Nude-A-Palooza, be sure to catch the Parrothead Weekend festivities where we'll reveal the band line-up for Nude-A-Palooza 2024! Party with us and find out who's set to entertain you.
For a detailed schedule of events and contest rules, visit our website here.
The Parrothead Raffle: Don't miss the raffle benefitting The American Cancer Society on Sunday, July 27th at 2:30 pm at the West Pool. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There are over 100 prizes to be awarded! You can check out the prizes LISTED HERE, on the photo wall in the gameroom, or on display in the clubhouse (in-person viewing will be available beginning Friday, July 25 from 11 am to 2 pm, Saturday, July 26 from 11 am to 2 pm and Sunday, July 27 from 11 am to 1:30 pm). YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN for the raffle on Sunday, July 27, but please make sure the back of your tickets is filled out with your first name, last name, and phone number.
Join us for a weekend of music, fun, and unforgettable memories!
Cypress Cove’s 10th Annual Professional Body Painting Contest
Friday, August 9, 2025
Body painting and nudism... two expressive worlds collide in the most colorful way possible at Cypress Cove! This unique event invites resort guests to witness the magic as professional artists transform nude models into stunning, living works of art. Wander through the painting space during the day for a behind-the-scenes look, then join us at Lakeside Live at 7 pm for the grand reveal and judging. For more information, visit HERE.
YOU help choose this year's theme!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE (Voting closes July 26)
Your theme choices:
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Living Masterpieces – Famous art reimagined on skin
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Graffiti & Street Art – Urban vibes and bold colors
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Mythical Realms – Creatures from fantasy brought to life
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Cinematic Skin – Beloved films become body-painted tributes
This is your chance to see art in motion, creativity unleashed, and skin as the ultimate canvas — all in an open, accepting environment unlike any other.
Planning to attend?
Reserve your table now at Lakeside Restaurant for Saturday evening... the body-painted models take the stage starting at 7 pm! Call 407-933-3588 and leave a message for reservations.
Are you an artist? Want to compete?
Some of the most talented artists in the industry, including past contestants like Nicole Hayes and Kyle Vest, both featured on the network show SkinWars, have showcased their work right here on the Cypress Cove stage. If you're ready to turn imagination into art on the most unique canvas there is, click here to learn more and sign up.
Nude Bowling
Have you ever wanted to bowl in the buff? Now’s your chance! Join our naturist friends from Crossed Oaks Haven for a special Nude Bowling event at Orange Bowl Kissimmee on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Book a weekend getaway at Cypress Cove and enjoy some truly unique experiences.
A 50/50 drawing will take place at 12:30 PM, and the concession stand will be open for snacks and drinks.
Pricing:
Ages 35 and up: $20
Ages 18 - 35: $10
Ages 18 and under: FREE
Orange Bowl Lanes
1221 East Vine St.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
For more details or questions, contact thebowlinglady61@gmail.com. Don’t miss out on this unique, fun-filled event!
Join Us for the 12th Annual Labor Day 5K
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Sign up Here
Have you ever wanted to experience the freedom of running in the buff? Now's your chance! Join us for the 12th annual clothing-optional run at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort. Whether you prefer to wear as little or as much as you like, come and enjoy a unique running or walking experience in a stunning natural setting.
Registration and Race Packet
Day fees are included with your race registration. All preregistered runners are guaranteed commemorative race gear, so sign up early to ensure you receive yours!
Race Schedule
Friday, August 29th, 2025:
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Early check-in/registration
(Avoid the Saturday morning rush!)
Saturday, August 30th, 2025:
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Check-in/late registration
- 8:15 AM: Race announcements and optional group photo
- 8:30 AM: Race start time
- ~11:00 AM: Awards poolside (approximately 1 hour after the last racer finishes)
Race After Party
Celebrate your accomplishment at the poolside after-party featuring music, awards, great food, and drink specials.
Nudist News Outside the Cove
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Have You Seen Us Lately?
On a bicycle built for two, and our pet bird too. There are always fun things to see & do at Cypress Cove.
Pool Party with DJ Carlos on Saturday.
Rose is back at Cheeks. We miss her when she goes on vacation.
Live Music with the Logan Brothers Band at Lakeside Live on Saturday night.
Some Tacky Tourists showed up at Lakeside for dinner on Saturday night.
Live Music with Jack at the West Pool on Sunday.
Just a reminder that July is Hot Dog Month.
"Where Have You
Taken the Cove?"
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!!!
We want to see where you have worn your Cypress Cove t-shirt, no matter which style it is! Wear it to town, the grocery store, while you are out and about, or at a national monument, and send us a photo! You will be featured in our newsletter or on our social media channels.
Don't have a shirt yet? Purchase one at the main office or call and order one to show your pride in Cypress Cove!
Call us at Toll-Free (888) 683-3140.
Send photos to Newsletter@CypressCoveResort.com
Tom & Mia representing Cypress Cove at Apollo Beach with our flag!
Thank you for sending it in, Tom & Mia!
Going on vacation to somewhere other than Cypress Cove?
Pick up your Cypress Cove gear and snap a picture.
You could be featured in the newsletter or on social media.
Where have you worn your Cypress Cove T-shirts?
Please send us a photo!
Book a Room Today!
It's never been a better time to stay at Cypress Cove! Book Online, Email Reservations, or Call Reservations toll-free at 888-683-3140.
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