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Monday, 22 February 2021 19:10

Coronavirus Update

Signing up to use the Apple Tree Pools during the pandemic

January was a beautiful month here, peaceful and cold. We averaged 27 people per day, rarely reaching our nightly capacity. We've kept our rates the same while reducing our numbers to about a third of normal. One positive outcome is that there are less people here and it feels more quiet and less crowded. We will continue to operate at 30% capacity, up to 42 adult visitors per day, selling…

Monday, 22 February 2021 19:09

Extending Reservation Window

As the days get longer and spring is on the horizon, we are feeling optimistic! Starting March 1, we will start taking reservations for two months in advance. For those of you who have been generous donors, your generosity once again has a benefit. If you have been wanting to reserve further in advance, we are adding another month. Members at the Friendship level will have a one month reservation…

Monday, 22 February 2021 12:19

Valley View Hot Springs is Open with Limited Capacity and COVID Restrictions

This News Article is Outdated. See correct information here. Office Hours: Our office is open daily from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for reservations. Guest check-in time is: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, accommodations are guaranteed by 4:00 pm Guests check out from accommodation and hot springs at 12:00 noon. Gates are locked at 8:00 pm and there is no admittance until 1:00 pm the following day. Valley View Hot…

Friday, 11 December 2020 17:21

Sister Deer

I do not usually set my alarm at Valley View Hot Springs but one time I did to accomplish a soaking cycle before leaving. I left my clothes in my tent and my towel at the Meadow Pool walkway. I walked to the swimming pool for an invigorating morning swim. Then I stopped at each pool, Lower and Upper Apple Tree pools, Main Pond, Waterfall Pool, and the Meadow pool.…

Friday, 11 December 2020 17:15

Virtual Holiday Gathering, Friday 18th

Friday, December 18, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Your reminder to join the fun! This is an opportunity to gather around the virtual campfire and celebrate the season safely. Join others from the OLT community; hear from familiar faces or make new friends. You are invited to share stories, songs, art, poetry, photos, and any other personal expression you choose. Stay for the entire event or just drop…

Friday, 20 November 2020 11:49

Coming Together for the Holidays!

As we approach the holiday season and year end at Valley View, we wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season! This time of year is also the season of giving. This has been a difficult year for the land trust, as well as for many of you. We had to close the hot springs for a few months and have had to limit capacity since reopening,…

Friday, 20 November 2020 11:19

Virtual Holiday Party: Friday, 12/18 6-8pm

We miss all of you! So...this year we're having our first Virtual Holiday Open House/Party! Please plan to join your OLT friends, acquaintances, and community in a celebration of the spirit of Valley View during this season of peace and giving. Please share stories, photos, songs, dance, art, poetry, etc. Stay for the whole party or drop by to say hello. Bring your own holiday drink and toast the season…

Friday, 13 November 2020 12:18

Rabbits, Rodents, and Squirrels

This summer saw spikes in the populations of a variety of wildlife. Numbers of individuals for a variety of species are characterized by years of low population and other years when the populations soar. Mice, rabbits, and squirrels are prey for coyotes, hawks, and owls. When the population of the species that are lower on the food chain spike, a little while later there is a spike in populations of…

Friday, 13 November 2020 12:17

Shrink Your Bubble

In response to an alarming increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today amended its Safer at Home public health order to limit personal gatherings in all counties at all Safer at Home levels. The revised order reduces the size of personal gatherings to no more than 10 people from no more than two separate households. Recent case investigation data show that…

Friday, 13 November 2020 12:15

December Closing

Normally, OLT is closed from December 1 through December 28 every year. This year, we are closing December 20 through December 28. We will be open for the first part of December. We will reopen on December 29, as usual. During the closed period, the office will be closed and we will not be making reservations, answering the phone, or responding to messages. Think ahead if you want a reservation…