Welcome to The Historic Orchard at Altapass ~ Saving The Good Stuff ~ Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway

**Welcome to the Historic Orchard at Altapass**!

Join us in our mission to Preserve, Educate and Protect the culture and the land of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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The 2018 Season Is In Full Swing!

Hiking trails are always open. Keep up with special news and events on Facebook.

Check Out The Trails

Mile Marker 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

One of the most visited historic sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway! Fun for the entire family!

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Visit Our Store! Fudge, Ice Creams, Pies & More!

Our store directly supports our conservation efforts with unique products and Sweet Treats.

Our Online Store

Music, Dancing & Special Events All Season Long!

Original local music, dancing and other entertaiment every Wed/Thur/Fri/ Sat! & Sun!

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Great Food from our NEW APPLE CORE GRILL!

Burgers / Dogs / Sandwiches / BBQ / Drinks

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Pet Friendly! YOUR FURBABIES Are Welcome Here!

We're Pet Friendly! Watering Stations Available. We sell Treats & Accessories too! (Leashes required at all times).

Upcoming Events

The Orchard at Altapass offers lots of FREE events for the whole family!

New Featured Events!

Terry Hammond ~ The Life and Music of Johnny Cash (June 28, 6:00 pm)

Upcoming Events

June 2018
Tom Sparks & Friends

From June 21, 1:45 pm until 3:15 pm

At The Orchard at Altapass Categories: Musical Events
Spruce Pine Rotary Annual Dinner

From June 21, 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Special Programs Tags: Rotary Club, Dinner, Meeting, Private, Buffet

Spruce Pine Rotary Annual Dinner
Lenny Skii & Co.

From June 22, 1:45 pm until June 22, 3:15 pm

At The Orchard at Altapass Categories: Musical Events
Super Saturdays for Kids ~ Song Bird's Delight

From June 23, 10:30 am until 11:30 am

At Orchard Building Categories: Super Saturdays Tags: Free, Super Saturdays, Kids, Programs

Song Bird’s Delight- Hear the story of a Wood Thrush’s migration and make a paper songbird.
The Rewind Band

From June 23, 1:00 pm until June 23, 2:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Live Music, Band
Harlan County Grass

From June 23, 3:00 pm until June 23, 4:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Live Music, Harlan County Grass

Sponsored by David J. Gray
Jerry Mike & Bill

From June 24, 1:00 pm until June 24, 2:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Free, Live Music

Sponsored by Sue & Charlie Barr
Juniper

From June 24, 3:00 pm until June 24, 4:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Live Music, Juniper

Sponsored by Marie Bongiovanni & Dale Erskine
Sound Traveler

From June 28, 1:45 pm until June 28, 3:15 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Live Music
Terry Hammond ~ The Life and Music of Johnny Cash

From June 28, 6:00 pm until June 28, 7:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Public Events Tags: Terry Hammond, Johnny Cash, Music, Public, Pie, Ice Cream

Thursday June 28th -Terry Hammond, The Life and Music of Johnny Cash-6 to 7:30

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Local Weather

84°F

Orchard at Altapass

Partly cloudy

Humidity: 43%

Wind: WSW at 4 mph

Tuesday

67°F / 82°F

Wednesday

67°F / 82°F

Thursday

68°F / 82°F

Friday

63°F / 74°F

Parkway Alerts & Closures

Our mission:

The mission of the Altapass Foundation, Inc. is to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains; protect the underlying orchard land with its apples, wetlands, butterflies, and other natural features; and educate the public about the Appalachian experience. Altapass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit and depends on the generosity of donors to fund programs that support this mission. Click here for information about becoming a member or to make a special donation.