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Sunday, 14 March 2021 20:04

Volunteer Opportunity!

Do you want to get away, live in the country, maybe write that book, meditate, and live on a ranch while helping out with ranch chores? Volunteer opportunity at the Everson Ranch in Colorado Available immediately, We offer: The setting is a remote, quiet, peaceful 150 year old ranch on 760 acres with endless hiking possibilities. Two hot springs nearby; one, part of OLT (Valley View Hot Springs) and the…

Sunday, 14 March 2021 03:42

Reservation Window going to Three Months

Saguache County is currently at level Blue-Caution. At this level we are capacity limited to 50 people, physical distancing required. On March first we opened up our reservation window to Supporter level members reserving for two months out. The first day we received a tsunami wave of phone calls, then things calmed down and returned to normal. This is not an April Fool's Day prank. On April first we will…

Monday, 22 February 2021 19:12

New Life at the Ranch

Last fall we sold most of the animals at the ranch. We kept the flock of chickens and eggs are in plentiful supply. We also kept Jimi, the llama, and our ranch dog, Gummy Bear. We kept two goats. One was still milking and the other had an injured foot. Toward the end of January, the nanny with the injured foot had two little billy goat kids. Seeing the new…

Monday, 22 February 2021 19:10

Coronavirus Update

Signing up to use the Apple Tree Pools during the pandemic

January was a beautiful month here, peaceful and cold. We averaged 27 people per day, rarely reaching our nightly capacity. We've kept our rates the same while reducing our numbers to about a third of normal. One positive outcome is that there are less people here and it feels more quiet and less crowded. We will continue to operate at 30% capacity, up to 42 adult visitors per day, selling…

Monday, 22 February 2021 19:09

Extending Reservation Window

As the days get longer and spring is on the horizon, we are feeling optimistic! Starting March 1, we will start taking reservations for two months in advance. For those of you who have been generous donors, your generosity once again has a benefit. If you have been wanting to reserve further in advance, we are adding another month. Members at the Friendship level will have a one month reservation…

Monday, 22 February 2021 12:19

Valley View Hot Springs is Open with Limited Capacity and COVID Restrictions

This News Article is Outdated. See correct information here. Office Hours: Our office is open daily from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for reservations. Guest check-in time is: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, accommodations are guaranteed by 4:00 pm Guests check out from accommodation and hot springs at 12:00 noon. Gates are locked at 8:00 pm and there is no admittance until 1:00 pm the following day. Valley View Hot…

Friday, 11 December 2020 17:21

Sister Deer

I do not usually set my alarm at Valley View Hot Springs but one time I did to accomplish a soaking cycle before leaving. I left my clothes in my tent and my towel at the Meadow Pool walkway. I walked to the swimming pool for an invigorating morning swim. Then I stopped at each pool, Lower and Upper Apple Tree pools, Main Pond, Waterfall Pool, and the Meadow pool.…

Friday, 11 December 2020 17:15

Virtual Holiday Gathering, Friday 18th

Friday, December 18, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Your reminder to join the fun! This is an opportunity to gather around the virtual campfire and celebrate the season safely. Join others from the OLT community; hear from familiar faces or make new friends. You are invited to share stories, songs, art, poetry, photos, and any other personal expression you choose. Stay for the entire event or just drop…

Friday, 20 November 2020 11:49

Coming Together for the Holidays!

As we approach the holiday season and year end at Valley View, we wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season! This time of year is also the season of giving. This has been a difficult year for the land trust, as well as for many of you. We had to close the hot springs for a few months and have had to limit capacity since reopening,…

Friday, 20 November 2020 11:19

Virtual Holiday Party: Friday, 12/18 6-8pm

We miss all of you! So...this year we're having our first Virtual Holiday Open House/Party! Please plan to join your OLT friends, acquaintances, and community in a celebration of the spirit of Valley View during this season of peace and giving. Please share stories, photos, songs, dance, art, poetry, etc. Stay for the whole party or drop by to say hello. Bring your own holiday drink and toast the season…