Orient Land Trust is a nonprofit land trust 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 enjoyment of current and future generations.

To achieve this mission, Orient Land Trust (OLT):

	Actively engages the northern San Luis Valley community to preserve and conserve lands with important conservation values from being sold, subdivided or overdeveloped
	Works within the greater land conservation community of the San Luis Valley, including public land management agencies, to protect contiguous lands with important conservation values
	Protects the natural and biological resources and historic and cultural heritage of OLT lands, including soil, water, air, plants and animals
	Maintains low-impact, clothing-optional recreation facilities with limited development to a diverse public at a minimal cost
	Encourages scientific studies of unique, natural and biological resources on OLT lands
	Promotes educational programs, community outreach and public appreciation of OLT lands

*** See the Orient Land Trust Strategic Plan for additional details ***

"Respect the land, learn about your surroundings and enjoy yourself"

An unusual morning lenticular cloud hovers over the Sangres and the Orient Mine.
Valley View is a great place from which to watch the ever-changing skies of the San Luis Valley.

We encourage you to become a member of Orient Land Trust. In addition to helping us achieve our goals, as an annual contributor you will receive benefits for the next year which can add to your enjoyment of OLT / Valley View Hot Springs.

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.

Orient Land Trust thanks these Businesses and Organizations who have supported us over the years!

Check out photos of the Everson Ranch in autumn, forever protected as part of OLT.