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Monday, 20 February 2023 23:49

Member Appreciation Weekend is Back!

Members are invited to the return of our Member Appreciation Weekend on July 28-30, 2023. We'll have live music on Friday and Saturday nights and more. Stay tuned for more details.
Squeezing tents in at Member's Weekend 2014 - Doug Bates Breakfast at Members Weekend 2014 - Doug Bates Breakfast at Members Weekend 2014 - Doug Bates Shared space at Member's Weekend 2014 - Doug Bates Still peaceful pools during Member's Weekend 2014 - Doug Bates Long line of off-site parking for Member's Weekend - Doug Bates
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 14:25

Closed in December

Valley View Hot Springs will be closed December 1, 2022 through December 28, 2022. We will re-open December 29, 2022. This is an annual closure, which allows us to do some maintenance that would be difficult to do while we are open. It is also an opportunity for staff to get a holiday break. Thank you for understanding. If you are a member, or want to become a member, and…
Friday, 04 November 2022 21:12

Dogs

Valley View welcomes guests with dogs under the following conditions: Dogs are not allowed in the pools or waterways. Dogs must be kept on a leash that is attached to a person or tied up in such a way that there is no interference or impact on other guests getting to and enjoying the pools, or accessing facilities. No excessive barking. If a dog shows aggressive behavior to other dogs…
Friday, 04 November 2022 21:09

Beautiful Words of Appreciation

There comes a time in our lives when we need a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, when we just set aside a brief moment in our busy, chaotic lives to take a breath to refresh ourselves, we are simply inhaling the same set of assumptions and preconceived notions that have been polluting our minds and bodies for years. Sometimes it's necessary to search out new air to breathe. Mary and…
Thursday, 18 August 2022 10:05

Bear Country

Valley View Hot Springs has been visited by a bear. This year there has been quite a bit of bear activity along the Sangre de Cristo range. Shortages of the wild food supply for bears has made it hard for them to find enough food to pack on hibernation reserves. Bears that repeatedly visit human campgrounds, towns, and dwellings are euthanized, which none of us want. We have not had…
Thursday, 18 August 2022 10:04

Pools and Toys

It is a testament to just how relaxed one gets here at Valley View that we regularly gather discarded or forgotten garments, possessions and (especially) Pool Toys. We are asking that, if you bring these things here, you also take them with you when you leave. We throw a lot of pool toys away each week. This is a profound waste and a sad record of conservation. We cannot curate…

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.