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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 19:36

Our Most Recent and Up-to-date Information

It has surprised us on many occasions to hear guests advising other guests with incorrect information. There have been a few changes over the past 4 years that may not be familiar to everyone. This is an attempt to get everyone on the same page, Veterans and First Time Guests. Please take a few minutes to read the guidelines and information for planning a visit. If you ever have questions…

Saturday, 11 November 2023 22:18

Join the OLT Board

OLT Board of Directors. Not Pictured: Board Member Scott Hamilton. Pictured: Former Board Member Sarah Halliday Resigned 08/12/23 After This Picture Was Taken in July.

WANT TO GIVE BACK? BECOME AN ORIENT LAND TRUST (OLT) BOARD MEMBER: OLT's current board of director's goal is to ensure that the vision and mission of OLT are met by working closely with OLT staff to keep things spinning like a smooth-running hydro generator creating energy that electrifies all visitors! Perhaps this season may include you applying to be on the Orient Land Trust executive board. It is our…

Saturday, 11 November 2023 22:17

Pack it In, Pack it Out

YOU BRING IT, YOU TAKE IT HOME We ask everyone to come pretty self-contained with food, drink, towels, robes; if you're camping, cookware and dishes. Hats are a great alternative to sunscreen. One particular item that people bring and tend to leave behind are pool toys and noodles. Please take them home with you. We do our best to manage and dispose of recyclable materials responsibly, but it requires a…

Saturday, 11 November 2023 22:15

Welcome New Staff, Farewell to Others

One very familiar and welcoming face that is no longer going to be greeting guests is Cherrye's. She and husband Mike are relocating to Maine. They have both been an integral part of Orient Land Trust / Valley View Hot Springs. Those of you who know Cherrye may not be as familiar with Mike. You have surely enjoyed his contributions. He was a main builder of the Apple Tree ponds…

Saturday, 11 November 2023 22:14

Valley View Electricity

Chart of Energy Use Showing Weekly Pool Cleaning

All of the electricity at the hot springs is supplied by a hydroelectric plant that has limited production capability. Our kilowatts are over allocated. Many people would like hot water in the pools all winter and we do our best to maximize the available power. Electric cars are increasingly prevalent. These may be helpful in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. We are investigating some possibilities for electric car…

Monday, 07 August 2023 13:06

We are Hiring Front Desk and Housekeeping Staff

If you live close enough to Valley View to have considered working here this may be your dream opportunity. We have openings for 2 part time or possibly a full time Front Desk position starting immediately. Housekeeping also has openings. These links will take you to the job descriptions and an application.

Sunday, 06 August 2023 13:47

Everson Ranch News

The first Saturday in May we celebrated the international World Naked Gardening Day at the Everson Ranch. This now global event was started in 2005 and has become an annual tradition at the Everson Ranch. We had perfect weather to experience working in the great outdoors and in the greenhouse. For some participants it was an introduction to clothes freedom through gardening. Other free spirited proponents were seasoned, shedding their…

Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:33

Deputy Director Hired

Crystal England, Doug Bishoip, and Mark Jacobi at Ranch Methane Digester

Congratulations to Crystal England who was selected to become the Deputy Director of Orient Land Trust. After two years of review, the decision was made at the April 2023 board meeting. Crystal has been on the front desk staff for seven years and is familiar with many of the guests and much of the framework of Orient Land Trust. We will be utilizing her able assistance throughout the organization.

Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:27

Join the OLT Board

CAN YOU IMAGINE YOURSELF AS AN OLT BOARD MEMBER? WE CAN! Orient Land Trust's current board of director's goal is to ensure that the vision and mission of OLT is met by working closely with OLT staff to keep things spinning like a smooth-running hydro generator creating energy that electrifies all visitors! We believe OLT's influence joins other similar tribes in the international arena of love as being guardians of…

Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:22

Live Music at Member Appreciation Weekend

Live Music is back for Member Appreciation Weekend Friday night July 28 and Saturday night July 29. Friday July 28 from 8 pm-Midnight The Alcapones perform. The Alcapones is a Ska and Reggae band formed high in the Rockies of Colorado's Front Range in 2012. Their original songs draw heavily on inspiration from the groundbreaking sound of 1960'S & 70'S Jamaican Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady and Dub music. The result is…