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Wednesday, 06 May 2015 20:59

Waste Water Plant Finished!

Weaver's Level Best, the crew that completed Valley View's new waste water treatment system
Friday, April 10, in the late afternoon, the crew of Weaver’s Level Best, connected the waste water pipe from the Valley View bathrooms, showers, and sinks to the new system. After more than six years of planning, permits, engineering, and coordinating, the new waste water treatment plan is now operational. The engineer has been here for his final inspection, the contractors pulled all their equipment out and peace and quiet…
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Wednesday, 06 May 2015 20:55

Denver Art Society Party

OLT Booth at Denver Art Society
Friday night, April 24, 2015, there was a party at the Denver Art Society at Seventh and Sante Fe in Denver. The space that we had was big, had scuffed hardwood floors, and high ceilings with old tin panels. The walls were covered with the works of the artists whose studios are at the Denver Art Society. There was beer on tap, generously provided by Renegade Brewery of Denver. My…
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Wednesday, 06 May 2015 20:38

Science Camp, July 19-24

Exploring the Fault Scarp, Science Camp 2014
Kids! Science Camp is coming. This year the dates will be July 19 – 24. Bring your curiosity, your scientific method, and your sunblock. Monday – Friday half the day will be spent learning from the 4 scientists: geologist / hydrologist; plant and animal specialist at the ranch; biologist; and bat specialist. The other half will be day-camp type experiences for discovery, fun, and relationship building with the organizer of…
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Wednesday, 06 May 2015 20:28

Jammin’ with John, Colorado Springs, June 7th

John Standish & Mark Allen
Join OLT at Poor Richard’s Back Patio in Colorado Springs, June 7, 2015 from 4 – 9 pm when musician and OLT board member John Standish will be playing the piano with accompaniment by OLT volunteer Mark Allen and others. Advance tickets on sale now, please RSVP to or call 719-298-2289. Tickets are $10 and we are suggesting a donation of $40 per person to support all of OLT’s…
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Friday, 03 April 2015 15:05

Annual Report Coming

Sunset over 2014 Member's Weekend
Attention! This is not the annual report. There may be a few numbers-minded people that are wondering what happened to the annual report. The last annual report went out in the Fall of 2013. Last Fall, 2014, we thought that it was time to write the next version. Then we realized that the financial report wouldn’t be complete until the end of the year. The auditor was here the last week of…
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Saturday, 04 April 2015 15:04

Denver Art Benefit - Apr 24th

Packing Tape Sculptures
“SHAPES OF VALLEY VIEW” ART BENEFIT FOR ORIENT LAND TRUSTAt the Denver Art Society Unique body sculptures of Valley View members formed out of painted packing tape (believe it or not) will be on display. The artists will mold your personal body sculpture at the Event for a small donation. We are inviting all musicians to bring their instruments and talents to jam in between sets by a local favorite…
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Friday, 03 April 2015 15:03

Waste Water Treatment Plant Update

Wastewater Infiltrator
This project is going well. The crew is top-notch. The noise isn’t too disruptive, though the late sleepers might disagree with that statement. We have given the contractor the green light to move along at the pace that works well for them. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade this necessary infrastructure. As of March 29: the 22,000 gallon tank is set and bedded. Ten of twenty infiltrator galleries…
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Sunday, 15 March 2015 03:31

Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Begins

Construction begins for Valley View's new Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The construction crew installing the new wastewater treatment plant arrived yesterday and started digging. Some people may be annoyed by the noise and activity and we want to give everyone notice. We would have told you sooner had we known the exact start date. This project is weather dependent and the contractor had to find their own window. Some people might want to come and see the progress. If you…
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Friday, 27 February 2015 20:43

A Valley View Story

Kathy Visiting Valley View
Soaking in the water and floating under the stars can help. A regular, long time visitor came in the other afternoon with her 16 year old daughter. I remembered the daughter from a time 12 years ago. She was four years old then and liked to hang out in the construction zone. Her mom told me the background of how she was able, twelve years ago, to donate $5,000 with…
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Monday, 02 February 2015 18:52

Seeking Committee Volunteers

Board Meeting
How would you like to join a like-minded community of compassionate souls who care deeply about topics like conservation, sustainability, and the future of the Northern San Luis Valley? Would you like to learn more about the history and inner works of Valley View Hot Springs and the Orient Land Trust while sharing your skill, passion, and energy with our community? The Board of Directors of Orient Land Trust is…
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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.