Front Yard Concert and Picnic with Chimney Choir at OLT's Everson Ranch

Saturday October 14, 2017 2 pm-4 pm

You are invited to Scott and Cynthia's twist on the "house concert" with Chimney Choir, one of our favorite bands.  Join us in the picturesque front yard of the the ranch house for great music under the big tent.  Bring your own picnic-food and drink, blankets or chairs, we'll provide the wonderful music and atmosphere.  The suggested donation of $10 per person will benefit the Everson Ranch program.  This concert is open to the public.  Bring friends and family. No tickets necessary.  Letting us know you are coming is helpful.  Hope to see you there.  Thank you.

*Take Hwy 17 to Co Rd GG.  Turn East

  Go South on Co Rd 61 and next Left is the Historic Everson Ranch

 http://chimneychoir.com/watch/

Chimney Choir gave us permission to use their music for this video about the new OLT telescope. 

http://www.olt.org/news/item/337-new-telescope-see-for-yourself

This years Harvest Dinner was a wonderful event with great food & music. The Flying W Wranglers performed their traditional cowboy music to an appreciative crowd. RustingRam Catering served an incredible farm to table dinner showing off the bounty of the ranch garden, greenhouse and fields. Thank you to all our Everson Ranch Staff and Volunteers who worked throughout the year taking care of the animals, tilling the soil, planting the seeds, weeding and harvesting the garden, and giving tours to our visitors. If you haven't experienced the ranch yet, be sure to check it out on your next visit!

Recently, the following review appeared on the OLT Facebook page.

I had been coming here for over 10 years. My wife has accompanied me ever since we met, 5 years ago. It is a beautiful place, the bats are amazing, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It was such a special place that I chose to propose to her here two years ago. Important word in that sentence is 'was.' It is no longer a place we can go to relax. The people who now pack in here no longer respect some level of peace and quiet, or personal space. We often feel pushed out of already crowded pools by people who think they can squeeze in just one more, or that join a very serene soak only to spark up a loud conversation. If you expect every moment to be full of socialization, then this is your place. If you want peace and serenity, unfortunately it's not.

This is discouraging. We have long promoted the ideas of Respect, Recognition, and Responsibility. Respect other people and their experience, respect the pools, respect the water, respect the ecosystem. Recognize that not everyone wants the same thing, Recognize the differences. Recognize that some come for quiet, reflection, peace while others come to socialize and make friends. Obviously, the two are not always compatible and it takes some willingness to be sensitive and thoughtful. Be responsible in how you behave and how response-able you are in a variety of situations. Do the dishes - even if they're not your own, pick up the trash - even if you didn't put it there, share the best spots, be aware. Smoking of any substance is allowed only at the Smoke Hut or in your vehicle. Don't force people that don't like smoke to remind you that the pools are smoke free. If you have a beverage, be responsible and careful. Thanks for being considerate and helping create a space in which we all can flourish.

Orient Land Trust is a unique place of peace, community and soothing waters that nourish the environment and inspire us to preserve it. Our goal is to create awareness of environmental issues, resource sustainability, land and habitat conservation. We provide our youth with the opportunity to experience this unique environment, to expand their knowledge of the natural world through our educational programs and to instill a sense of stewardship and personal responsibility. This September we hosted directors and youth from Conejos Clean Water's (CCW) Adventure Program. They participated in several of our educational programs including a Bat Tour, Hydro-electric Tour, Astronomy Tour and Everson Ranch Tour. The group camped over at the ranch, helped in the garden and hiked to the reservoir. Thank you to our volunteer tour guides and to CCW for a wonderful experience. OLT is very happy to sponsor your Adventure Program!

It has been an exciting summer for bodyworkers and the tipi offers a calm relaxation. As the weather cools we will offer sessions in the small Amish Cabin.

You will find details on our website 

A variety of therapies are offered to include various massage techniques, aquatic therapy and reflexology

Happy Autumn Equinox and blessings of joy and inspiration.from our dedicated team of therapists.

Cynthia L Nielsen LMT RYT
OLT Bodywork Coordinator

719.298.0360 text