P.O. Box 65  Villa Grove, Colorado  81155-0065
 719-256-4315

info@olt.org
Office / Phone Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Mountain Time every day
Day visitors (not staying overnight) must arrive by 8:30 pm
Open to the Public 7 days a week except closed  December 1st - December 28th

Welcome to Orient Land Trust
Orient Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation of natural and biological resources, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, open space, and
historic and geologic features of the northern San Luis Valley for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.

100% of unrestricted donations go towards accomplisment of OLT's mission.

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Learn more about Land Conservation...
See here for a good overview of land trusts, conservation easements, tax credits, and how Orient Land Trust
works with land owners to preserve land here in the San Luis Valley.

The serenity of winter at the Everson Ranch...
See what Orient Land Trust is all about - protecting the land, water, and clean air of the San Luis Valley.
View two pages of images of our peaceful rural beauty here and here. (large files - long download)
 

Pools and Ponds!
See the new Pools and Ponds page for detailed descriptions and photographs of our beautiful ponds in all seasons.
It's a great page to point out to your friends who haven't been lucky enough to experience Valley View yet!

Why become a Member of Orient Land Trust?
A summary of Annual Contributor Benefits available to OLT members.

Features of the lands protected by Orient Land Trust include a large bat colony, hot springs, alternative energy use, high altitude dark skies for astronomy, an exposed active geological fault, limestone caves, numerous trails into a wilderness area, historic buildings, town sites at an abandoned iron mine and a working ranch. Visitors to Orient Land Trust experience these features in a naturist (clothing-optional) setting and may camp or stay in rustic lodging.  The number of visitors is limited based on space available and environmental impact.

See the Orient Land Trust page on Facebook and "like" us to join our online community.
This is a great way to connect with other fans of OLT / Valley View and start discussion groups, share experiences, post photos, and stay in touch with the place you love.

 

	How to get here - See Directions and Maps
	Rates for Hot Springs Use and Lodging
	New to OLT / Valley View Hot Springs? See First-Time Visitor Information
	Why donate? A summary of Annual Contributor Benefits available to OLT members
	See What's New for current weather and road conditions, fire ban, and bat information
	A History and Overview of Orient Land Trust
	Everson Ranch in the autumn - See why we are more than just a clothing-optional hot springs resort!

Valley View Hot Springs is entirely off the grid!
See what we ALL can do to reduce our energy footprint and lessen our contribution to climate change.

See here for information about the Orient Land Trust Privacy and Contact Policy.

The bylaws of Orient Land Trust state that "No discrimination shall exist toward any person, employee, member or guest in any program, activity or facility of the corporation
on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age or national or ethnic origin".

Donations to Orient Land Trust are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See Ways to Give.

All photographs © Orient Land Trust

Last updated 13-Jun-2013