Orient Land Trust
Valley View Hot Springs
Email:
info@olt.org
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Less than two weeks left to buy 2009 OLT Raffle Tickets! Tickets are on sale through Thanksgiving Day at OLT / Valley View for this year's raffle, which includes a top prize of $5000! Revision to previously announced 2010 Vehicle Camping Rates. The additional charge for a Vehicle campsite (starting in 2010) has been lowered to $5 extra per night, year-round - this is a reduction from the summer rate of $10 per night that was published at the time of the September e-Newsletter. See 2010 Rate Information page for complete rates for all Hot Springs Use, Camping, and Lodging effective January 1, 2010. Important - Moratorium on Outside Vending at Orient Land Trust effective November 1, 2009. Important news for massage therapists, jewelry sellers, and other vendors who have sold goods or services at OLT / Valley View. In order to address the questions and problems arising from the lack of a comprehensive policy regarding independent vendors working on OLT grounds, the Board of Directors approved a moratorium on all outside vendors at the October 17th Board meeting. A comprehensive policy will be developed by May of 2010, but in the meantime outside vending at Orient Land Trust (including massage and other energy or bodywork) will not be permitted from November 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. We will be soliciting feedback in early 2010 to gather input and ideas to help us better formulate our new vendor management plan. See Vendor Moratorium page for the complete text of the moratorium. 2009 Winter Rates will be in effect through December 31, 2009. Adult day visits are $10 per person, overnight stays are $20 per person plus lodging (if any) - this is no change from last year. See Rate Information page for complete details and lodging prices. Click here to see the September 2009 OLT Newsletter. If you'd like to be on our mailing list, see the 'Sign Up for OLT Newsletter' space on our Home page. September '09 Update - Federal judge temporarily blocks drilling in Baca Wildlife Refuge! Excellent news for the future air and water quality of the San Luis Valley... read about the latest development in the ongoing battle over natural gas drilling in the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, which is just west of Crestone and about 20 miles south of Orient Land Trust. New Policy on Dogs at Orient Land Trust effective July 1, 2009. Important news for Dog Owners - In response to a growing number of dog-related issues and problems in the last few years, Orient Land Trust is reluctantly revising our policy on dogs. See New Dog Policy page for details.
Important information on Caver access to the Orient Mine. Due to the White Nose Syndrome affecting bat colonies in the eastern US, the Orient Mine will be closed to caver access until further notice. See Orient Mine Closure Information page for details. Note - this does not affect hikes to the cave to see the bat outflight. The swimming pool is drained and cleaned every Wednesday. In the fall, the pool is usually finished refilling by late afternoon. 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 open space and agricultural land here in the San Luis Valley. Everson Ranch photos. See what Orient Land Trust is all about - protecting the land, water, and clean air of the San Luis Valley. Visit page 1 and page 2 for beautiful winter photos of the ranch. (large files - long download) Orient Land Trust map. Click to download a .pdf file map of all OLT Properties. This is a good overview of the property owned or managed by OLT from the Everson Ranch to the Orient Mine. OLT Brochures are available online. Click here to download and print 4 different brochures that cover much of what you need to know about visiting Orient Land Trust and Valley View Hot Springs. Valley View
"Wish List" -
Do you have old items (in good
condition) you'd like to get rid of? Need to make space in your attic? OLT is looking for donations of furniture that can
be used to re-stock our cabins.
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