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Thursday, 06 February 2020 18:25

Imagine Being an OLT Board Member

Board Outreach Meeting 2016
Orient Land Trust's current board is doing an awesome job ensuring that the vision and mission of OLT is met. The current and past board members work closely with OLT staff to keep things spinning like a smooth running hydro generator creating energy that electrifies all visitors. I believe OLT's influence join other tribes in being guardians of our world. Perhaps the season of longer nights may lead to your…
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 10:55

Rate Increase

Snowy North Mtn
There will be rate increases for 2020. Admission fees are going up and guests will be charged taxes directly. Rate increases will go into effect March 1, 2020. Admission Fees: There is a $2.00 increase on Day Pass Admissions and a $4.00 increase on Overnight Admissions. 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,…
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019 10:35

Closed December 1–December 28

Valley View Closed until Dec 28th
Every December the hot springs closes for four weeks. Some people think we get to take it easy during this time. The truth is that we are quite busy. We have projects that can only be done while we are closed. Last year we installed geothermal heat in Oak House, installed new windows in Oak House, replaced the heating elements in the heater that provides heated water to the hot…
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019 10:35

Pavilion Kitchen

Pavilion Kitchen 2014
Limited Amenities NO DISHES OR COOKWARE PROVIDED: Kitchen appliances remain but shelves are bare. Bring everything you need to cook and dine. DISINFECT AND CLEAN AS YOU GO: Supplies will be available. Be proactive and attend to individualcleanliness. Subject to change. Read the latest guidelines here. During the warm months of summer, the Pavilion Kitchen is a spacious place to prepare food, enjoy the company of friends, and clean your…
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019 10:34

Ranch Museum Open

Everson Ranch 2002
At Everson Ranch, we have yet to perfect the time machine, but if you take a walk through the old 1880s side of the ranch, you can still get a vivid glimpse into the past. One of the big projects at the ranch this summer has been the clean-up of the old barn areas. As old boards were moved and tumbleweed were tossed aside, treasures were found strewn across the…
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Monday, 19 August 2019 15:10

Goodbye Mike

Mike O'Donal, Ranch Manager
How much can one man accomplish in 8 years? If there is a limit, nobody told Mike O'Donal. Since being hired by the Orient Land Trust as the manager of Everson Ranch, Mike's list of accomplishments is practically never-ending. But nothing gold can stay. After this summer Mike will be hanging up his boots and retiring from Everson Ranch. When asked what Mike has done on the ranch since being…
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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.