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View items...AMENDED AND RESTATED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
ORIENT LAND TRUST
Filed March 21, 2003
Colorado Secretary of State
Pursuant to the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, Orient Land Trust, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, hereby amends and restates in their entirety its articles of incorporation. These amended and restated articles of incorporation include amendments to the articles of incorporation adopted as provided in Colorado Revised Statutes ("C.R.S.") Section 7-130-102 by the board of directors of the corporation upon receiving the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office. There are no voting members of the corporation; therefore, no member action was required to approve these amended and restated articles of incorporation. No approval of these amended and restated articles of incorporation by any person or body other than the board of directors is required. These amended and restated articles of incorporation (1) correctly set forth the provisions of the articles of incorporation, as amended, (2) have been duly adopted as required by law, and (3) supersede the original articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto.
ARTICLE I.
NAME
The name of the corporation is Orient Land Trust.
ARTICLE II.
DURATION
The corporation shall have perpetual existence.
ARTICLE III.
PURPOSES AND POWERS
Section 3.1 Purposes. The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subject to the foregoing, the specific purposes and objectives of the corporation shall include but not be limited to the following:
To preserve and protect the natural, environmental and historic values and elements in and around the general area of Colorado that includes the historic hot springs at Valley View and the historic Orient Mine.
To preserve and protect the substantial Mexican free-tail bat population within the Orient Mine, and to support and encourage scientific research and public education with respect to the entire natural environmental attributes of the property.
To preserve, protect and operate the historic natural hot springs at Valley View as a naturist facility for the education and enjoyment of the general public, with minimal development and at minimal charge.
To work with local, county, state and federal agencies and other nonprofit organizations to protect and preserve the unique geological and geothermal elements and important wildlife habitat in the area.
Section 3.2 Powers. In furtherance of the foregoing purposes and objectives (but not otherwise) and subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 3.3, the corporation shall have and may exercise all of the powers now or hereafter conferred upon nonprofit corporations organized under the laws of Colorado and may do everything necessary or convenient for the accomplishment of any of the corporate purposes, either alone or in connection with other organizations, entities or individuals, and either as principal or agent, subject to such limitations as are or may be prescribed by law.
Section 3.3 Restrictions On Powers.
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to any director or officer of the corporation or any other individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the benefit of the corporation affecting one or more of its purposes), and no director or officer of the corporation or any other individual shall be entitled to share in any distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution of the corporation or otherwise.
No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall consist of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. However, if the corporation is an organization to which section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code applies and the corporation has effectively elected to have such section apply, the corporation shall have power to carry on the activities permitted by such section, but only to the extent such activities shall not result in the denial of exemption under such section. The corporation shall not participate or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
Upon dissolution of the corporation, all of the corporation's assets remaining after payment of or provision for all of its liabilities shall be paid over or transferred to and among one or more exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organizations to receive such property, and their respective shares and interests, shall be determined by the board of directors.
No discrimination shall exist toward any person, employee, member or guest in any program, activity or facility of the corporation on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age or national or ethnic origin.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles of incorporation, the corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, and, during any period of time in which the corporation is a "private foundation" as defined in section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code:
The corporation shall not engage in any act of "self-dealing," as defined in section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, so as to give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code;
The corporation shall make distributions for each taxable year at such time and in such manner so as not to become subject to the tax imposed by section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code;
The corporation shall not retain any "excess business holdings," as defined in section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, so as to give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4943 of the Internal Revenue Code;
The corporation shall not make any investments that would jeopardize the carrying out of any of the exempt purposes of the corporation, within the meaning of section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, so as to give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
The corporation shall not make any "taxable expenditure," as defined in section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, so as to give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code.
All references in these articles of incorporation to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code are to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws.
ARTICLE IV.
OFFICES
The address of the principal office of the corporation is P.O. Box 67, Villa Grove, Colorado, 81155-0067.
ARTICLE V.
MEMBERS
The corporation shall have no voting members. However, the corporation may have such classes of nonvoting members as may from time to time be prescribed by its bylaws or by the board of directors. The designation of each class of members and their respective manner of election or appointment, qualifications, tenure, terms of membership, rights, limitations and obligations shall be as provided from time to time in the bylaws of the corporation or by the board of directors. Members shall have no voting rights or other management powers. The corporation shall have no capital stock. However, the corporation may issue certificates evidencing membership therein.
ARTICLE VI.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 6.1 General. The management of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in a board of directors, except as otherwise provided in the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, these articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the corporation. The number of directors, their classifications, if any, their terms of office and the manner of their election or appointment shall be as provided from time to time in the bylaws of the corporation.
Section 6.2 Liability of Directors. No director shall be personally liable to the corporation or to its members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except that the foregoing shall not eliminate or limit liability of a director to the corporation or to its members for monetary damages for the following: (a) any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or to its members, (b) acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) acts specified in C.R.S. Section 7-128-403, as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, or (d) any transaction from which the director directly or indirectly derived an improper personal benefit. If the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act hereafter is amended to authorize the further elimination or limitation of the liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the corporation, in addition to the limitation on personal liability provided herein, shall be further eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act. Any repeal or modification of this Section 6.2 shall be prospective only and shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.
ARTICLE VII.
BYLAWS
The initial bylaws of the corporation shall be as adopted by the board of directors. Except to the extent limited by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, the board of directors shall have power to alter, amend or repeal the bylaws from time to time in force and adopt new bylaws. The bylaws of the corporation may contain any provisions for the managing and regulating of the affairs of the corporation that are not inconsistent with law or these articles of incorporation, as these articles may from time to time be amended. However, no bylaw shall have the effect of giving any director or officer of the corporation or any other individual any proprietary interest in the corporation's property, whether during the term of the corporation's existence or as an incident to its dissolution.
ARTICLE VIII.
AMENDMENTS
The board of directors shall have the exclusive power and authority at any time and from time to time to amend these articles of incorporation by the vote of a majority of the directors then in office.
EXECUTED this 9th day of June, 2002.
_____________________________
Linda Joseph, Chair of the Board
_____________________________
Sonia Walter, Secretary
Approved April 18, 2009
Except as required by IRS rules, Orient Land Trust and Valley View Hot Springs never have nor ever will share, sell, or rent any information about our donors or visitors unless they indicate otherwise. Donors may choose to have their name and donation acknowledged publicly in our newsletters, plaques, etc. by checking the appropriate box on any donation form.
We ask donors and visitors for a household mailing address, phone number and email address for the purpose of lost and found, reservations, newsletters, memberships and the like. A phone number or an email address is optional when checking in. A household mailing address is required. Visitors to Orient Land Trust may be required to show a driver's license or other identification to verify identity and/or age. License plate information is collected from all motor vehicles as part of the registration process.
Households that have provided a valid email address will receive communication by email whenever possible. Please remember to allow email from to pass through any filters. When email is not successful, postal mail will be used.
A household may choose to not have mail from Orient Land Trust by checking the appropriate box on any donation form or contacting us any time.
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Contact Us
Mail: Orient Land Trust, PO Box 65, Villa Grove, CO 81155-0065
Telephone: 719-256-4315 9:00 am to 10:00 pm every day
Email:
Web: www.olt.org
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Our goal is to preserve the comfort of all visitors and ensure that all visitors can enjoy their experience here. Three simple principles form the core of all OLT management.
Recognition ... Respect ... Responsibility
All guests are provided with specific guidelines, reminding them of the sensitive nature of each property and others they share it with.
Visitor Guide - Valley View Hot Springs
Visitor Guide - Orient Mine
Visitor Guide - Everson Ranch
OLT's policies apply to every person who visits the Orient Land Trust's property. They formalize these Guidelines if ever clarification be required. OLT's makes these policies easy to find and presents each as clearly and transparently as possible. The policies are also available as a booklet available at the Welcome Center.
Orient Land Trust makes every effort to solicit and utilize suggestions from contributors and visitors. In order to continue to serve you well, your input is essential. We invite you to make your thoughts known by one of the following methods:
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Admission limits serve to reduce the influence of an individual or group over the other visitors present.
Every visitor is limited to no more than 10 days (9 nights) per month.
The size of a group is limited. The limit depends on season, day of week and overnight use type. The limit is no more than 10 people. A group can be an extended family, friends, co workers, clubs and the like.
Join Orient Land Trust and help support our mission.
Your OLT Annual Contributor status determines how far ahead you may call for a reservation:
PATRONS or above ($175 or over annual contribution) may call 3 months in advance for reservations.
SUPPORTERS ($85 - $174 annual contribution) may call 2 months in advance for reservations.
FRIENDS ($35 - $84 annual contribution) may call 1 month in advance for reservations.
GENERAL PUBLIC cannot make advance reservations but may call same day to reserve a spot.
These reservation benefits are good for one year from the date of your tax-deductible contribution!
See a complete list of benefits for all membership levels.
Calling to confirm availability is always recommended. The earliest you may call for a reservation is the same date you desire to arrive 3, 2, 1 month or 2 weeks earlier. For example, two months before an arrival date of June 10th is 9am on April 10th.
Both day and overnight use of Orient Land Trust is subject to daily quotas. All use may be reserved in advance. Reservations are highly recommended and is the only way of ensuring admission. Walk-ins will be admitted on a space available basis if quotas are not filled. See information about admission requirements, user fees, pets etc.
Orient Land Trust and Valley View Hot Springs are open to the public on weekends as well as weekdays.
Use will be limited by quotas from May through October, with a separate quota for each type of use (day visitors, overnight guests). These limits help ensure that Orient Land Trust is not overused and that all visitors continue to enjoy a quality experience.
Reservations will be taken for weekend or holiday day use from May through October. Reservations are highly recommended, as they are the only way of guaranteeing admittance on a weekend or holiday (if quotas are reached). See "Reservation Policy" below.
All pet owners will be required to pay pet fees each time they bring their pets (see Rates). See Pet Information.
Naturist Society members and their household will receive a three dollar discount per person per day or night. OLT encourages you to join or renew your Naturist Society membership using the OLT Annual Contribution form.
Learn more about joining The Naturist Society.
Reviewed 02/18/15
Reservations to Valley View Hot Springs may be made for either one Cabin or one Sunset Room or one Vehicle campsite or up to two Tent sites or up to two rooms or beds in the Oak House. Except for Cabins and Vehicle campsites, reservations are for a type of lodging / camping only; you are not reserving a specific campsite or Sunset or Oak House room. If you do have a specific room preference please let us know - we will try to keep you there but cannot guarantee specific rooms. See Accommodation Availability Calendar.
Reviewed 02/18/15
If these rules are violated:
You are welcome to unleash your dog at the Orient Mine area, however rules number 1, 6 and 8 still apply.
Website Information Reviewed 02/18/15
Cap and pack camera device away around others for everyone's comfort. Focus on landscape, wildlife, consenting friends and family only.
Approved February 1, 2010
A new cell phone tower has recently been erected along County Rd 61 just northwest of the Everson Ranch. This may dramatically improve cell coverage for many guests at Valley View, and in light of this we are updating our cell phone policy. Therefore...
In the interest of peace, quiet, and protecting the special "get away from it all" atmosphere that guests cherish at OLT.
Cell Phone voice, text, and internet usage is permitted ONLY in the following areas:
1 - Anywhere below the entrance gate near the Welcome Center... on the road or parking area, on the front porch or inside the Welcome Center (open 24 hours a day)
2 - Anywhere inside a Private Room, Cabin, Vehicle, or Camper / RV
The "Quiet Zones" are...
a) Anywhere in all Pool, Pond, Sauna, and Deck areas
b) Public spaces of all buildings beyond the entrance gate, including the Oak House living room, kitchen and dorm room, the Sunset Rooms kitchen, all Bathrooms, and the Pavilion.
c) Anywhere Outdoors in the Tent or Vehicle camping areas
d) Anywhere Outdoors in Public Parking Areas, Roads, and Trails above the Welcome Center gate.
In the "Quiet Zones", please keep your cell phones, iPhones, Blackberrys, etc. turned OFF in order to help preserve the peaceful atmosphere of Orient Land Trust and to not disturb your fellow guests. This includes use of laptops for Skype or other internet-based phone systems. Many hot springs - particularly clothing optional ones - do not allow cell phone use at all due to noise issues plus the presence of cameras in virtually every cell phone. Orient Land Trust is trying to deal with unwanted noise and privacy concerns while still allowing reasonable phone use within short walking distance of wherever you are. OLT and your fellow guests thank you for your cooperation!
Website Information Reviewed 02/18/15
Cancellation Policy
The following cancellation fees apply for any reservation cancellation or major change of a reservation:
Private Accommodations (large cabin, small cabin, or Sunset Room)
$20 forfeit for calling more than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$30 forfeit for calling less than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$50 forfeit for not calling and not arriving (no-show)
All other overnight uses (Oak House, Tent camping, Vehicle camping)
$10 forfeit for calling more than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$15 forfeit for calling less than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$25 forfeit for not calling and not arriving (no-show)
Day use visits. Please call as early as possible to cancel or change your reservation
nothing forfeit for calling more than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$5 forfeit for calling less than 2 weeks in advance of arrival
$15 forfeit for not calling and not arriving (no-show)
Reviewed 02/18/15
Cancellation fees apply to changing a reservation.
Effective October 15, 2013
I. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
Orient Land Trust (OLT) is a Colorado non- profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. OLT derives a portion of its revenues from, and expends a portion of its resources on, an operating asset known as Valley View Hot Springs (VVHS).
This operating asset is owned by OLT and operating results are consolidated annually with the financial statements of OLT.
Recognizing that the vending of goods and services has enhanced the visitor experience at VVHS for many years, OLT will continue to allow vending on OLT grounds, subject to certain limitations and restrictions enumerated in this Vendor Policy. In the past, Vendors at OLT have been allowed to sell goods or provide services at OLT without payment of any vendor fee to OLT.
As of May 1, 2010, OLT will “rent daily space” to Vendors of goods and receive a payment per session rate from massage therapists. OLT’s thousands of visitors annually provide potential customers or clients for Vendors.
OLT believes that this new Vendor Policy is a reasonable compromise for all concerned and in the best interests of OLT, its visitors, and Vendors. Implementation of this Policy will allow sales of goods and services to continue at OLT, while providing needed revenue to OLT to account for the staff time required to give attention to vendor issues and to account for the "real estate" that OLT will provide to Vendors.
II. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Vendors of Goods or Services are Independent Contractors and not employees of OLT. Vendors operate on OLT property as tenants at- will and have no contract rights with OLT. Vendors pay OLT a daily fee in exchange for the space OLT provides them to sell their goods or offer their services. By allowing a Vendor to provide goods or services on OLT property, OLT in no way condones the Vendors’ actions or behavior. While OLT provides guidelines to Vendors and visitors, OLT has no control over how a Vendor may carry out his/her business. OLT merely rents space to Vendors on habitable, suitable premises.
While OLT’s visitor guidelines apply to all visitors, staff and volunteers on OLT property, OLT does not supervise its individual visitors and is not responsible for their actions or behavior. Similarly, OLT assumes no responsibility for the actions or behavior of Vendors while at OLT. If anyone has any dissatisfaction with a Vendor, OLT asks that a report be made to OLT personnel in the same manner as any other complaint, incident, or accident would be reported. Such a report will be investigated in a manner similar to any other complaint, incident or accident on OLT property.
III. OLT HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION
OLT has absolute discretion to remove a Vendor from OLT property at any time for any length of time, including prohibiting the Vendor from ever returning to OLT. If OLT determines a Vendor must leave the property before the end of the day because of misconduct or for another reason, the Vendor forfeits his/her daily Vendor Fee to OLT. OLT reserves the right to remove any Vendor from OLT property at any time for any reason.
IV. VENDORS OF GOODS (Jewelry, Clothing, etc.)
A. Upon their arrival, and on any subsequent days that they propose to vend goods, all Vendors must inform OLT that they intend to sell goods on OLT grounds that day. The Vendor Waiver and Release form must be completed and signed unless it is already on file at the Welcome Center.
B. Vending of goods is limited to the following areas: the Pavilion, the picnic tables near the “Kids Pool.”
C. Vending of goods is not permitted in the following areas: Any lodging buildings, the Welcome Center, decks, patios, or other areas around the sauna, pools, or ponds, the road to the Orient Mine or at any location not specifically mentioned above in subsection B.
D. A non- refundable Vendor Fee of $20 per day must be paid upon admission to OLT / VVHS. The daily Vendor Fee must be paid at the start of each additional day that the Vendor plans to sell items on OLT grounds.
E. In addition to the daily Vendor Fee, Vendors of Goods will pay the usual and customary Lodging / Camping / Use fees for admission to and accommodations at OLT.
F. OLT reserves the right to prohibit vending of inappropriate items or goods such as those that would require licenses or permits (e.g., perishable food items).
G. If a Vendor is found to be in violation of any of these rules, s/he will be prohibited from vending at OLT for a period of six (6) months and may also be prohibited from visiting OLT indefinitely.
H. If a Vendor is found to be selling goods at OLT and has not registered to sell goods at OLT, in addition to OLT's remedy set forth in Section III above, OLT in its discretion may prohibit the Vendor from vending at OLT for a period of up to one (1) year and may also prohibit the Vendor from visiting indefinitely.
V. VENDORS OF SERVICES (Massage, Watsu, Other “Hands- On” Therapies)
A. Application, General Guidelines
1. All Vendors of Services must apply to OLT before they may be allowed to provide services at OLT.
2. To apply, a Vendor must complete and submit to OLT an application form along with proof of insurance as required by the State of Colorado (State) that names OLT as an additional insured and a copy of his/her current State license. All Massage Therapists as defined by the State, must be licensed by the State.
3. A non- refundable application fee of $20 is due to OLT when the application is submitted.
4. OLT will create a public- accessible list, including a posting on its website, of therapists who will be allowed to provide services on OLT grounds.
5. There is no limit to the number of Massage Therapists who may be eligible to work as independent contractors at OLT, though there is a daily limit of three (3) therapists.
6. Massage Therapists will continue to set their own fees, make their own schedules, and contact or advertise for clients independent of OLT and OLT’s staff. OLT will not be involved in scheduling massages or other Vendor services. OLT will be able to provide to current and potential visitors the names of therapists (if any) who are scheduled for particular days. OLT will not provide any other information to guests about any particular Vendor.
7. The Vendor’s Client Waiver and Release form must be completed, signed by the client, and returned to OLT for each client who receives Vendor services.
8. Massage therapists shall comply with all local, Colorado and federal laws, applicable rules and regulations, as well as OLT conduct guidelines. All Vendors of services shall conduct themselves in a highly professional manner when providing services to clients.
9. Massage for pay, trade or without compensation is not permitted except by approved OLT therapists.
10. Massage is only permitted on the Sauna Deck, at the Pavilion or at the “Mother Tree.” Therapy of any kind is not permitted at any other location on OLT grounds, including private rooms and cabins.
11. Watsu® will be allowed only in the Soaking Pond and only performed by approved OLT therapists. Only one (1) Watsu® or water-based therapist will be allowed to perform Watsu® on any given day.
B. Renting Space to Perform Massage
1. Therapists are not required to reserve space in advance. "Walk- in" space may be rented (by therapists whom OLT allows to provide services) if space is available when the space is requested.
2. All Vendors of Services will receive free admission and will pay a per session rate as determined by OLT. This per session rate must be paid at the end of each day. This space may be used all day from sunrise until dark.
3. Therapists will provide OLT with signed waivers from all of their clients to the at the end of each day.
C. A Privilege, Not a Right
1. A Vendor who is allowed to provide services at OLT does not create a permanent status for that Vendor. Massage Therapists must maintain their Colorado Massage License in active status and keep their liability insurance current. OLT will re-evaluate on an annual basis or as needed the Vendors who are allowed to provide Services at OLT.
2. If a Massage Therapist is found to be violation of any of the above rules, in addition to OLT's remedy set forth in Section III above, OLT in its discretion may prohibit the Massage Therapist from providing services at OLT indefinitely and may also prohibit the Massage Therapist from visiting OLT indefinitely. Stricter penalties, up to or including legal action, may be necessary depending on the severity of the infraction.
Please Become a Member of Orient Land Trust!
Contributions of $35 or more make you a member and provides important support to Orient Land Trust in fulfilling its mission. We depend on contributions to continue our conservation work and protect this place from development. As a member, you get the benefit of making reservations more than 1 day in advance. Different levels of membership provide varying time frames for advance reservation benefits. A member can also get a discount on a day visit if you are only planning on staying for 2 hours or less. This is referred to as a Quick Dip and is only available to members. Call 719-256-4315 for more member information.
It’s Easier to Get a Tax Deduction for Donations This Year - NY Times, Nov 20th 2020
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When you support Orient Land Trust by becoming an Annual Contributor, you become part of a community working to preserve land, history, ecology, and a unique niche as a naturist experience. You also benefit by being eligible for increased reservation windows and discounts. Other benefits, such as access to special programs and events, may also be offered in the future. The table below lists the benefits you are entitled to receive for one full year at each donation level.
Member Benefits based on levels of annual contribution as of 2018 |
General Public |
Friend $35-$84 |
Supporter $85-$174 |
Patron $175-$299 |
Sponsor $300-$599 |
Benefactor $600-$999 |
Philanthropist $1,000 and up |
Receive annual OLT newsletter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Recognition in newsletter | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Invitation to Member Appreciation Weekend | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
$4 Discount for 2 Hour Quick Dip | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ability to Make Advance Reservations | Day Before | 1 month |
2 months |
3 months |
3 months |
3 months |
3 months |
Senior Discount for Accommodations (Age 65+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Admitted for Day Use Without a Reservation | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
May Reserve Two (2) Cabins, Sunset Rooms or Vehicle Sites |
No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
You may become a member at any time, donations are tax-deductible, and benefits are good for one year from the date of your donation. Please note that purchases of raffle tickets, online auction items or coupons given to members are not included with your total of annual contributions and are not tax-deductible.
Four easy ways to contribute!
Thank you for your support!
Volunteers are extremely important to OLT. Stewardship of OLT's lands and resources is the best thing visitors can give. Whether you have a few hours during your next visit or a full day for a special event or specific skills, please consider a donation of your time to help us work more efficiently toward the protection of the northern San Luis Valley's unique resources and open space. Help us learn of your interests and abilities by filling out a Volunteer Application. Print the application, fill it out and mail it in or give us a call and talk to our volunteer coordinator.
Being a small yet very diverse organization, volunteers often get connected to us just by saying they want to help and sending us an application.
There are many rewarding ways to engage OLT and its mission. Your contributions help protect the unique natural experience you love so much.
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.