Pools

Apple Tree Pools

To regulate our hydroelectric power system, excess energy is used to constantly heat a tank of clean spring water. This hot water is flowing through a cascading series of pools, each offering a variety of extra hot water.

Apple Tree Pools - Doug Bates, Orient Land Trust Apple Tree Pools - Doug Bates Apple Tree Pools - Doug Bates Apple Tree Pools in winter snow - Doug Bates Hydroelectric Benefits - Doug Bates

Kid's Pool

Families in the Kid's Pool - Teresa Seitz Kid's Tub in autumn - John Lorenz Kid's tub and Swimming Pool in autumn - John Lorenz

Swimming Pool

Many guests say this is their favorite swimming pool in the world. The constant flow of fresh spring water keeps it clean, allowing a chlorine-free swimming and diving area. Although this is the "coolest" pool at Valley View, it remains comfortably warm all night.

Temperatures range from the mid-80's in winter to about 90°F in summer.

Swimming Pool Deck - Doug Bates, Orient Land Trust Swimming Pool - The Stone Wall around the Swimming Pool - Swimming Pool in autumn - John Lorenz Swimming Pool - John Lorenz Steps and Railing at Swimming Pool - Doug Bates

 

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.