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Monday, 07 August 2023 13:06
We are Hiring Front Desk and Housekeeping Staff
If you live close enough to Valley View to have considered working here this may be your dream opportunity. We have openings for 2 part time or possibly a full time Front Desk position starting immediately. Housekeeping also has openings. These links will take you to the job descriptions and an application.
Sunday, 06 August 2023 13:47
Everson Ranch News
The first Saturday in May we celebrated the international World Naked Gardening Day at the Everson Ranch. This now global event was started in 2005 and has become an annual tradition at the Everson Ranch. We had perfect weather to experience working in the great outdoors and in the greenhouse. For some participants it was an introduction to clothes freedom through gardening. Other free spirited proponents were seasoned, shedding their…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:33
Deputy Director Hired
Congratulations to Crystal England who was selected to become the Deputy Director of Orient Land Trust. After two years of review, the decision was made at the April 2023 board meeting. Crystal has been on the front desk staff for seven years and is familiar with many of the guests and much of the framework of Orient Land Trust. We will be utilizing her able assistance throughout the organization.
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:27
Join the OLT Board
CAN YOU IMAGINE YOURSELF AS AN OLT BOARD MEMBER? WE CAN! Orient Land Trust's current board of director's goal is to ensure that the vision and mission of OLT is met by working closely with OLT staff to keep things spinning like a smooth-running hydro generator creating energy that electrifies all visitors! We believe OLT's influence joins other similar tribes in the international arena of love as being guardians of…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:22
Live Music at Member Appreciation Weekend
Live Music is back for Member Appreciation Weekend Friday night July 28 and Saturday night July 29. Friday July 28 from 8 pm-Midnight The Alcapones perform. The Alcapones is a Ska and Reggae band formed high in the Rockies of Colorado's Front Range in 2012. Their original songs draw heavily on inspiration from the groundbreaking sound of 1960'S & 70'S Jamaican Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady and Dub music. The result is…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:19
Worm Farm Workshop - May 22
Monday, May 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At this educational, hands on workshop you will learn how to set up a worm bed, how to maintain the worm bed, and how to sort out the worms from their castings. Both indoor and outdoor vermicomposting systems will be discussed. Bring your questions and ask the Worm Wrangler! If you wish to purchase worms or worm castings to be…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:15
Volunteer at the Ranch
We are still looking to round out the schedule of hardy Everson Ranch volunteers for this season. The Everson Ranch in Colorado is looking for volunteers for the season of 2023! Some details: Minimum of 2 weeks between May and December Physical, outdoor environment in the San Luis Valley Daily chores ranging from animal care, working in the garden, general clean up, clearing downed trees, lawn mowing, cleaning bathhouse kitchen…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:13
Music and Stars - May 26
Join us May 26th for live music from the front porch at the Everson Ranch! Jon Sousa and Kroja will kick off the evening at 7pm with an acoustic set that will have us dancing until dark. We'll pass the hat to support the musicians. Astronomy is one of our most popular educational programs, and we're excited to bring the telescope to the Everson Ranch! Stay after dark for a…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:07
Rebuilding the Ranch
Work Event June 10-11 Participate in the revitalization of the historic Everson Ranch at OLT! Be the first to stay and camp at the ranch this season for our Rebuilding the Ranch event June 10-11. Enjoy great food, entertainment and campfire on Saturday night, and a Sunday picnic at the reservoir while helping with ranch clean-up projects each day. Arrive Saturday morning to settle in and join us for lunch.…
Friday, 31 March 2023 20:04
Electricity at OLT
Orient Land Trust maintains a micro-hydroelectric power generating system that has been in operation in its present form since about 2000. All of the waters on the Valley View property converge at a filtration Collection Box before entering a 9000 ft. long, 12" diameter pipeline that drops 540 ft. in elevation to a Power House near the Valley floor. This delivers a pressure of about 232 PSI to the (Pelton)…
