WELCOME TO THE
HISTORIC ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS
A non-profit 501 (c)(3) heirloom apple orchard, heritage music venue, and education center.
GENERAL STORE: WED – SUN 10 AM – 5 PM
APPLE CORE GRILL: FRI – SUN 11 AM – 4 PM
![Terry McKinney aug 9 2024](https://altapassorchard.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Terry-McKinney-aug-9-2024-1024x576.jpg)
Terry is a long-time Orchard friend, supporter, and well-known local musician. As an extraordinary singer and songwriter specializing in traditional country music, we look forward to both original songs and popular hits. We’re excited to welcome Terry to the Orchard’s stage.
For over a quarter-century, the Orchard, as a non-profit organization, has diligently worked to “save the good stuff”—regional traditions, culture, and land on which all was created. As a preservation orchard with some trees over 100 years old and still producing, we propagate the best heirloom apples possible (with the least chemicals), create a pollinator-friendly environment, and host activities for all ages that educate, enlighten, and entertain.
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.
We hope you’ll visit our general store; take a walk through the fields; pick apples in season; stand on our back deck and watch the barn swallows prepare to welcome new family members; sit at one of our picnic tables and have a bite with a view; read about our history; enjoy live music on our pavilion; or just hang out, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’re not a commercial orchard—we offer experiences and a look into what makes this piece of the Blue Ridge memorable. Spend an hour or an afternoon with us at the family- and pet-friendly Orchard at Altapass.
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