A Nudist Club with a Real Family Attitude
In this day of high-end resorts, sometimes it’s a treat to get back to the basics. Star Ranch is one of those places. A family nudist club in the classic sense, members treat each other as family, and in fact many of the members are actually family.
There are multi-generation families here that actually met and married among the membership. There are neighbors that treat each other as siblings; not so unusual, since many of them grew up together. The closeness radiates from these people in a way that can only make you want to be a part of the family yourself.
One of the first things I noticed was the large proportion of children and teens, and then realized that these kids actually enjoyed being here and participating. Their maturity was striking as kids as young as 13 years actually took a responsible part in doing things for the club.
One of the young Fathers related that the members had made it a priority a few years ago to make Star Ranch an ideal place to raise a family, and they were succeeding in this effort. 
The club members, known as Sanhoans (The Healthy One), voluntarily take responsibility for operating the Nekkid Cafe, the office, organizing activities, and all the other duties that make up running a successful travel destination. Star Ranch provides a healthy happy place to take your clothes off and enjoy traditional nudism.
Weekly activities include volleyball, tennis, petanque, playground, horseshoes, pool table, ping pong, hiking trails, dances, and karaoke. If you like a more sedate style, just kick back under the large shaded pavilion at the outdoor pool, or relax in the hot tub and heated pool inside the Clubhouse, Tara Hall.
Tara Hall also provides a community kitchen, small library, TV room,` Free WiFi, games, puzzles, and the Nekkid Cafe. Reasonably priced meals are available on weekends during the Summer. A very comfortable sofa group is a great location for reading, computing, or just conversation. A large outdoor veranda accommodates the smokers and a shuffleboard court.
With 111+ shady acres there are many places available to just throw up a tent, or you can rent cabins, sleeping rooms, or an RV space with hookups and dump stations. Whatever your price range, Star Ranch can accomodate you.
While they describe themselves as having “rustic” facilities, the definition of rustic here does not equate to run-down. The grounds are well kept and you can feel a sense of pride in their club from each of the members.
My thanks to the Sanhoans for a wonderful stay at their beautiful Star Ranch.
Star Ranch
P.O. Box 845 McDade, TX 78650
512-273-2257 or 800-705-5978 Email:
Set your GPS for 166 Eely Rd. McDade, TX
Office Hours:
Saturday
through - 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00
Thursday
Friday - 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 6:00
