George Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. We've all seen the video and we all now know his name. Terrible and unnecessary violence like this has happened before but, this time, people are saying, "Enough." A lot of people are saying "Enough". We, the Staff and Board of OLT, feel compelled to speak up as silence is complicit. We add our voice in support of people everywhere who…

Most of our current questions are about re-opening. Although it might seem simple, there are many concerns that impact this goal. There will be additional requirements as well as changes to normal behaviors and expectations. There are specific aspects of Valley View and Orient Land Trust that could alter the stipulations that the county and state might demand. Health officials are accustomed to pool waters that are chemically disinfected, filtered,…

What a treat! The May 22, Friday night virtual event with John Standish, Mark Allen, Edie Carey, and cameo appearance by Dylan Standish, was a joyful and heartwarming evening. It was nice to touch base with more than a hundred people. The music was wonderful and the nostalgia level was high. John included some video footage of past Oak House music jams and there were some brief scenes of the…

7:30 PM Friday, May 22: (Virtual) OAK HOUSE JAM with Mark and John. Join OLT Board Director John Standish and our good friend and accomplished vocalist/guitarist Mark Allen for a live streaming jam! The show will feature a special appearance by truly mesmerizing and amazing singer/songwriter, Edie Carey. Join us on YouTube and chat with us during the live show!

What? Can one be social in isolation? We so want to socialize during this time of physical distancing. A couple of weeks ago, we launched a fundraising campaign to help OLT during this closure necessitated by the Covid-19 virus. Under usual circumstances, we would be greeting people, taking phone calls, and scheduling your reservations. Alas, as everyone knows, this is not a “normal” spring. We value our guests and our…