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Sunday, 30 July 2017 00:17

Member Appreciation Weekend: Aug 4-5

August 4 and 5 are the dates for this year's Member Appreciation Weekend. Orient Land Trust would like to make this time to thank all members for their support and contributions. OLT members communicate the values of OLT, help keep the community alive, and provide the funding for enduring land conservation work. Members are vital to OLT's continuing to function. To extend our gratitude, we offer some special events during…
Friday, 28 July 2017 08:55

The Latest Buzz About Everson Ranch

Some of the most exciting new additions at Everson Ranch this summer are the new honey bee hives. We have two hives with the Italian Strain and one hive of the Carniolan Strain. During the 1st year the colonies will build up their troops along with enough honey to get them through the winter, Next year we should be collecting honey and other products that the hives produce (including beeswax,…
Thank you Members! Each year, OLT celebrates and gives thanks for our members during Member Appreciation Weekend. Anyone can become a member and no members are turned away. With so many fun-lovin' folks, we ask everyone to park down the road from the Welcome Center and be especially mindful of one another and our delicate space. Our supply of ice is limited and we encourage sharing tent spaces whenever possible.…
OLT is thrilled to have this wonderful event at the Everson Ranch. To learn more about it contact Rustic Roots directly. Rustic Roots campfire jamming camp announces its 7th year, at the Everson Ranch in the San Luis Valley - August 7-13, 2017. Join Enion & David Pelta-Tiller (Taarka), Jake Schepps (Round Window Radio), Sandra Wong, Ian Haegele (Thunder and Rain), Joy Adams & Andy Reiner (Half Pelican / Whitewater…
Thursday, 08 June 2017 21:58

Massage and Bodywork: Take Time. Unwind.

We wish to introduce 5 licensed therapists at Valley View and hope you will make an advance appointment to ensure your treatment while you are here. Contact your therapist directly to schedule. We have a great team...offering multiple massage modalities, watsu and reflexology.When you arrive, check to see which therapist is on call for the day you desire and call them for an appointment, or call your favorite therapist directly…
This Intern program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Mary and Ben Eiseman Education Fund at Orient Land Trust. The Eiseman family states, "For the interns, there is a financial reward for their efforts. They will also have the opportunity to learn the values of character that come from labor within a team environment. These should include how to be on time, how to work with a…

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.