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Monday, 06 April 2020 21:24

Call to Action

Board of Directors
Today, we extend our unwavering love and appreciation to each of you as we navigate the new COVID-19 reality. OLT does not conduct many fundraisers because everyone is always very generous. The present epidemic everyone is grappling with has us asking for your help once again. Now more than ever, we miss your smiles, and the sights and sounds of visitors along the paths, the music jams in the Oak…
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Friday, 13 March 2020 12:31

Closed to Guests Due to COVID-19

Mitigating a Pandemic
Beginning noon Friday, March 13, 2020, Orient Land Trust—Valley View Hot Springs has closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus. We are being proactive to protect our community and staff. Relevant details: Our hot springs water sources are natural springs. The pools and ponds have no added chemical disinfection. Our kitchens and bathrooms are communal spaces. The Governor of Colorado has declared a state of emergency and cases…
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Monday, 09 March 2020 17:24

Kids Science Camp and Youth Conservation Corps 2020

Last Year's Science Camp
Kids Science Camp is scheduled for July 26 - 30 this year! We are trying a new process to register your child, a lottery! Camp is for kids ages 6 - 11! Camp is limited to 30 kids. New this year, Youth Conservation Corps! We are expanding our program for youth ages 12 through 15. They will be participating in three in-depth workshops: 1) Solar Car Race, 2) Bats and…
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 19:14

Winter on the Ranch

Winter at the Reservoir
"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." – John Steinbeck Winter provides us with a new set of challenges and is often the hardest time on the ranch. 365 days a year, the animals must be kept warm and fed. When the pastures are covered in snow, the animals are hand fed in order to make sure they're getting enough food…
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 19:11

Remember, Rate Increase Begins March 1

Welcome Center
There will be rate increases in 2020. Admission fees are going up. Guests will be charged taxes directly. Rate increases will go into effect March 1, 2020. Admission Fees: Day Pass Admissions will go up $2.00. Overnight Admissions will increase $4.00. May through September, a day pass admission is going to be $17.00 per adult. Overnight admission will be $34.00 per adult. October through April, Day Pass Admission will be…
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Thursday, 06 February 2020 19:09

Member Appreciation Weekend! Aug 28-29

Campers at Member's Weekend
Save the date! Member Appreciation Weekend this year will be August 28 and 29. This is a week or two later than we have done in the past but the best choice for moonlight and the rest of the summer's activities. We have not yet selected the entertainment but wanted to let you all know the weekend we have chosen. As all Member Appreciation Weekends, members only will be able…
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For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust: 
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition; 
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.