Shangri La Ranch and Resort a Fresh New Look at Communal Living

Shangri La Ranch a clothing optional ranch and resort located in rural New River Arizona, opened originally in 1959 by a World War 2 Prisoner of War. Horst and Gigi Kraus bought the business in 1997 are currently the longest running owners and celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. Unfortunately Gigi passed in 2018 after suffering a brain aneurysm in 2013, and Horst at 92 although still involved passed the baton onto future generations and put them in a comfortable position to continue the business for many years to come. Over the years, the Kraus family has maintained the resort as a family friendly environment for people of all ages, genders and religious preferences. The day-to-day operations of Shangri la are maintained by second generation, Patty Faber (Horst and Gigi’s daughter) and third generation, Cyndi Tendick. Shangri La Ranch maintains a 160 sites, approximately 150 year-round residents, and holds a steady count of 600 members. There are cabins that can be rented for nightly, wee