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Sunday, 12 November 2017 09:25

Valley View Closed December 1st - 28th

Just as we have done for many years, we are closing the hot springs to guests for the 4 weeks of December 1 through December 28. We will be open again on December 29. This December we plan on implementing the new database and reservation system. Therefore, we will not be answering the phones for one week, December 4 through 11. Please don't call during this week and wait until…
Everyone here has an obligation to communicate their expectations and extend the inclusive sense of community. If someone in the pool with you asks you to speak more softly, that is the person directly impacted by your behavior. OLT has deliberately avoided a long list of specific rules and regulations; we don't want to be that kind of place and we don't enjoy the role of enforcer. Simply stated, the…
Sunday, 12 November 2017 09:22

Pumpkin Goodness from Everson Ranch

"The Pumpkin is a uniquely American plant, widely regarded as one of the most magical plants in all the world." -Seth Adams, Rip Van Winkle and the Pumpkin Lantern. Plenty of pumpkins from the garden are still available for purchase. Only $2 each!! Also, fresh from the ranch kitchen and sold in the welcome center throughout the cold months- A variety of yummy pumpkin foods including baked goods and hummus!…
Friday, 13 October 2017 08:55

Chimney Choir In Concert at Everson Ranch

Front Yard Concert and Picnic with Chimney Choir at OLT's Everson Ranch Saturday October 14, 2017 2 pm-4 pm You are invited to Scott and Cynthia's twist on the "house concert" with Chimney Choir, one of our favorite bands. Join us in the picturesque front yard of the the ranch house for great music under the big tent. Bring your own picnic-food and drink, blankets or chairs, we'll provide the…
Friday, 13 October 2017 00:21

Everson Ranch Harvest Dinner

This years Harvest Dinner was a wonderful event with great food & music. The Flying W Wranglers performed their traditional cowboy music to an appreciative crowd. RustingRam Catering served an incredible farm to table dinner showing off the bounty of the ranch garden, greenhouse and fields. Thank you to all our Everson Ranch Staff and Volunteers who worked throughout the year taking care of the animals, tilling the soil, planting…
Thursday, 12 October 2017 23:24

Recognize and Respect

Recently, the following review appeared on the OLT Facebook page. I had been coming here for over 10 years. My wife has accompanied me ever since we met, 5 years ago. It is a beautiful place, the bats are amazing, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It was such a special place that I chose to propose to her here two years ago. Important word in that sentence is…

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.