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Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:51

2013 Accomplishments

Organizational Capacity Building, Facilities, Education, Partnerships, Conservation

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:52

An Introduction to Naturism

Family enjoying a open-air naturism in OLT's Apple Tree Pools

According to the international definition adopted by the XIV Congress of the International Naturist Federation, naturism is "a lifestyle in harmony with nature, expressed through social nudity, and characterized by self-respect of people with different opinions and [respect for] the environment.'' From Wikipedia.org] Valley View Hot Springs (VVHS) has a strong tradition of personal freedom and a sense of community that has created a very loyal following over the last…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:53

Does Your Employer Match Donations?

A gift to OLT that is matched by your employer goes twice as far in supporting our mission, delivering twice the punch! Please ask your employer if they match donations to nonprofits, specifically your donation to OLT! Arrange at your workplace or call Pam Nelson, OLT's Development Director at 719-298-2289 and she will call your employer's Matching Gifts coordinator for you. Employers from whom OLT has received matching gifts in…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:54

What's Happening at the Everson Ranch

This year brought numerous land revitalization projects to OLT's Everson Ranch. Pastures that were almost barren, this year produced a harvestable crop of hay. Sixty large bales were gleaned from the north pasture with a "street value" of about $3500 to $5000 (though this initial batch will remain with us for our animals). Still, a very good beginning! "Our animals" are five horses, five pigs, a dozen chickens and a…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:55

Notes from the Chair

I am honored to welcome three new members to the OLT board. Many of you may recognize John Lorenz. John lived at Valley View and was on the staff from 2005 to 2010. John brings an intimate experience with various spheres of Valley View. Myron Hulen, a retired professor from Colorado State University, has extensive experience with nonprofits. He has worked to raise funds and served as Treasurer for Larimer…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:56

We're Listening

Good News! We're happy to announce that reduced Winter Rates will be in effect beginning when we re-open December 29, 2013, running until April 30, 2014 as follows: Day Use (per person) $13 Overnight Use (per person) $26 Tent Site $5 Vehicle Site $10 Oak Dorm Bed $10 Oak Private Room $20 Small Cabin $50 Sunset Room $55 Large Cabin $65 Even better news; the above rates will include the…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:57

Thank You Terry and Neil!

OLT is forever grateful to our founders, Neil and Terry Seitz for their on-going consultation to and support of OLT, especially during this time of transition in organizational leadership. Terry, in particular, has put in countless hours bringing OLT's bookkeeping current after the departure of several staff members, keeping things on an even keel financially, helping OLT"s Development Director with database knowledge regarding queries and data mining, answering phones and…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:58

OLT’s New Interim Executive Director

Born in Appleton, WI at the age of 28, after traveling a good deal, I realized I could leave once and for all! I lived and renovated buildings in New York City from 1984-1988, also exploring Theatre and Art. My wife and I have resided in the Baca Grande, south of Crestone, CO for the last 25 years in a house that we hand-built. During that time I was a…

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:59

Let's Donate!

We Need 1500 Donors @ $100 Each! Ever sit on the back porch at Oak House in warm summer months and catch our "drift"?!? It's not too swift on hot, sunny days, depending on which way the wind blows! OLT's wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), constructed in 1983, has gotten heavy use over the last 30 years by our thousands of annual visitors and is in dire need of retirement. We…

Thursday, 29 August 2013 03:58

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