Orient Land Trust CO

by Chip
(Denver, CO)

The place is amazing with 6 pools to choose from, with the top one offering great vistas in the Rocky Mountains, although it takes a bit of a hike to get to.

The place is very popular so unless you call ahead, the chances of getting a private room at the lodge isn't likely. The second time my wife and I went we ended up staying in the lodge dorm, which has three full sized bunk beds. We really wanted to go, but didn't want to sleep in separate beds. The host told me most beds would be occupied by other couples so two to a bed in the lodge was common. Ok, I wasn't sure what to expect, but if it got uncomfortable we could also just spend the night soaking in one of the pools...

When we got there we "checked-in" to the dorm and put our stuff by out bunk. We weren't the first there, but there was no one in the room at the time. So, we stripped off and headed out to soak.

After some time trying out our favorite pool called the Meadow, we headed back to the room for an afternoon snack. Another couple, about our same age, was in the dorm room with the same idea, something to eat. We chatted for a while and felt quite comfortable with rooming with them. There was another couple yet to meet, but if they were anything like the first couple a dorm room was going to be fine.

More soaking, meeting more people and eventually it came dinner time. There is a shared kitchen where we finally met the other couple in the dorm room, they were much younger than us, but equally as nice as the first couple.

After 10pm, when all the day guests leave, my wife and I opted to do a bit more soaking, sharing a pool with same age couple. The evening was cool, but not cold. We did need to have robes for warmth for the 4 min walk back to the lodge, but still wonderful.

When the four of us got to the dorm room the younger couple was laying on their bunk obviously post-coitus. When we arrived they asked us if we had a problem if they engaged in sex during the night. They would refrain if it bothered anyone, no problem, but they wanted to ask just in case. I was a bit taken back by their frankness and paused to think just how comfortable I was with the situation. The other couple spoke first saying they were ok as long as they kept it to their bed. I looked at my wife and she looked uncomfortable, but didn't want to be the wet blanket, so I said I wasn't comfortable with the idea. The younger couple was very pleasant about it and agreed to keep any amorous activity in private.

Surprisingly enough, I thought there might be an air of discomfort in the room, but no... for the next couple of days it's as if the conversation never happened. We had numerous chances to chat with both of the other couples for a lovely holiday in the mountains without judgement.

It was probably the most freeing experience we've ever had at a clothing-optional resort. Yes, there is always an attitude of live and let live at clothing-optional resorts, but at OLT everyone really is there to be open and accepting.