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Friday, 31 March 2023 19:55

Music and Stars at the Ranch

Save the date for a concert and educational event at the Ranch on May 26, 2023 We were approached by long-time OLT guest and member Jon Sousa about hosting a concert performance. We are pleased that we have a date and a general format for the event with music performances between 7 pm-9 pm and an astronomy program at 9 pm. About the Musicians: Jonathan Sousa Lisa Lestander Jon solo…
Friday, 31 March 2023 19:37

World Naked Gardening Day Reminder

Reminder of the annual event Saturday, May 6th. 2023 at the Everson Ranch Open at 9:00am. Start work at 9:30am and continue as long as people like to help that day. This event is free. We are intending a fun, lighthearted, and liberating day in the garden. Gardeners and non gardeners of all ages are welcome. Every year, gardeners all over the world get together to shed some or all…
Friday, 31 March 2023 19:25

Ranch Volunteers

The Everson Ranch in Colorado is looking for volunteers for the season of 2023! Can you commit for a minimum of 2 weeks between May and December and enjoy a physical lifestyle outdoors in the San Luis Valley, then this might be for you. As on any ranch there are lots of things that need to be done daily, ranging from animal care, working in the garden (lots of weeding),…
Monday, 20 February 2023 23:58

The Emperor’s Clothes

As part of our educational outreach, Orient Land Trust has partnered with a photographer on a project focused on people. It is a long standing practice of OLT to discourage snapshots of people around the hot springs for several reasons - some are concerned about privacy, some just would rather not have to be concerned with a photographer present in our natural and scenic environment. For this project, we are…
Monday, 20 February 2023 23:58

World Naked Gardening Day

Saturday, May 6th. 2023 at the Everson Ranch The ranch will open at 9:00am. We start to work at 9:30am and continue as long as people like to help that day. This is a free, fun, lighthearted and liberating event. Gardeners and non gardeners of all ages are welcome. On 5.6.2023 gardeners all over the world are getting together to shed some or all their clothes to attend to the…
Monday, 20 February 2023 23:56

Hiring Front Desk and Housekeeping

The daylight hours are increasing, the sun is moving toward spring. OLT is getting ready for the warmer weather. We anticipate increased visitation. We are hiring! The positions available will be in the Reservations/front desk registration department and in the Housekeeping department. We operate seven days a week and different shifts are available. Pay Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour starting wage based on qualifications and experience. FLSA Status: Nonexempt.…

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.