mark your calendars
Membership Appreciation Weekend – July 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2026
Outreach Board Meeting – July 18th, 2026
Meanders Clean-up – September 7th, 2026
County Road GG Clean-up – September 26th, 2026
Board Meeting – October 17th, 2026
Closed – December 1st, 2026
Volunteer Appreciation Weekend – TBD
Reopen – December 28th, 2026
Scroll down for more information about each event!
July 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2026
Each year, OLT celebrates and gives thanks for our members during Membership Appreciation Weekend. Anyone can become a member, and no members are turned away. With so many fun-lovin’ folks, we ask everyone to be especially mindful of one another and our delicate space. We will waive the capacity limits for this weekend so all members are welcome. For those of you who haven’t attended a member appreciation weekend, be aware that there will be more people here than normal.
Membership Appreciation Weekend will be combined with our annual Outreach Board Meeting. Join us for the Board Meeting in the Bishop Pavilion on Saturday and meet our Board of Directors!
This year is the 25th Anniversary of Orient Land Trust.
In 2001, Terry and Neil Seitz and many long-time visitors, created Orient Land Trust. In December 2009, they donated Valley View Hot Springs and the Orient Mine to the Orient Land Trust to preserve the land and ecosystems that have thrived here for centuries.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with all of our precious members!
Everyone must be an active member (children 18 and younger not included).
If you would like indoor accommodation or a vehicle site, we recommend booking in advance. (Note: guests are calling exactly 3 months ahead for these reservations)
Tent Sites and Day passes are unlimited. You can show up for a Tent Site or Day Pass and become a member on the spot!
If you visit Valley View for peace and quiet, consider a different weekend. Long-time members affectionately call this Party Weekend.
Noon – Gates open
6:30 pm to 10 pm – Bat tour
8 pm to Midnight – Roadhouse Assembly Band in the Bishop Pavilion
After dark – Astronomy with Cosmic Mark
Noon – Hydro Tour
Noon – 4 pm – Art Table
Noon – 2:30 pm – Leon Joseph Littlebird Duo playing poolside
2:45 pm – Board of Directors Meeting with Q&A session in the Bishop Pavilion
4 pm to 6 pm – Potluck
6 pm – Smores
6:30 pm to 10 pm – Bat Tour
8 pm to Midnight – Santa Rios Band i the Bishop Pavilion
After dark – Astronomy with Cosmic Mark
9 am to 10:30 am – Breakfast provided by staff for all guests
11 am to 1 pm – Leon Joseph Littlebird Trio in the Bishop Pavilion
1 pm to 3 pm – Ranch Tour
Noon – All guests must depart from the property
Learn more about
Meanders Clean-up – September 7th, 2026
Join us to clear the meanders from the Hydro run off to the Reservoir at the Everson Ranch. We will be removing the willows and debris from the meanders to protect and maintain the flow of water. The water flows down to the ranch and is used for irrigating the hay fields and gardens, This water is also incredibly important for the reservoir. The Everson Ranch Reservoir hosts two species of fish, the Rio Grande Sucker and the Rio Grande Chub. Both are state-listed as endangered in Colorado and are currently petitioned for federal protection due to dwindling populations, irrigation diversions, and competition with invasive fish species. (Learn more here!)
What to bring:
A sun hat
Sunscreen (mineral based or reef safe)
Water Bottle
County Road GG Clean-up – September 26th, 2026
Orient Land Trust officially ‘adopted’ County Road GG, from Highway 17 up to Valley View. Join us as we clean up the garbage that accumulates on the sides of the road. We want to keep the land healthy and beautiful for all of our guests. This is a really fun and community driven event, full of laughs and comradery.
What to bring:
A sun hat
Sunscreen (mineral based or reef safe)
Water Bottle
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please click the link below to fill out an application form. You can also learn more about past volunteer events on the volunteer page.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
