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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 02:56

Stay Vigilant

The long road ahead
Valley View has been open for seven weeks. The plan seems to be working fairly well. Having a reduced capacity makes it feel spacious and relaxed. The one area that could use improvement is wearing masks. Some people are a little too relaxed about this detail, which is the one thing we can do to dramatically reduce the risk. One person related that it was confusing as to when to…
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 02:54

Bon Voyage Dear Friend

Joe & Germaine
OLT says goodbye to long time patron, member and dear friend, Germaine Fraley. Since 1997, Germaine Fraley has been a Patron and Member of Valley View Hot Springs and then in 2001, Orient Land Trust. Most likely longer than that, but that's as far as our records go back! A strong woman with a big smile, Germaine was down to earth, friendly and honest. She is someone who always told…
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Thursday, 30 July 2020 10:08

Valley View Re-opening August 3rd

Sunflowers
Orient Land Trust is reopening Valley View Hot Springs, Monday, August 3, 2020! (Limited capacity, pre-paid reservations required, overnight admissions only) There are new office hours. There will initially be many calls, your patience is greatly appreciated. We will only be taking reservations for one month out. If you want to reserve a date in September or October, please wait until 30 days before your desired date of arrival to…
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Thursday, 30 July 2020 09:08

Member Appreciation Weekend?

Breakfast at Member's Weekend 2014
You may notice on the calendar that MAW (Member Appreciation Weekend) is still showing. Obviously, we can't have the event that everyone looks forward to every year. Having people dancing for hours in the Pavilion is just not in the cards. We would like to do something to recognize and appreciate the members so we are leaving it there. If nothing else, realize that you, the members, are appreciated. Your…
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Tuesday, 21 July 2020 09:03

Letter to Members

Welcome Center
Dear Members,As many of you have heard, Orient Land Trust is planning on reopening Valley View Hot Springs in August. We have a few things yet to do to prepare for that day. Currently our staff is furloughed to save OLT valuable resources during the time of closure. No one is in the office to answer the phone or your emails. We have 4,000 members and I would love to…
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Friday, 17 July 2020 15:48

Annual Outreach Board Meeting - July 18

2019 Board Members
This weekend, the hot springs will not be open so we will not be able to welcome the general public in person. It has been many months since the board members were able to meet in person. The meeting will be available on the internet but the quality of sound may be marginal as we will be physically distanced and wearing masks. Join us on Zoom to follow along. If…
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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.