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 Has Begun!

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!

Find Us On A Map!

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!

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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!

May 2018
Sound Traveler

From May 27, 1:00 pm until May 27, 2:30 pm

At Orchard Building Categories: Musical Events Tags: Live Music

Sound Traveler (Bob & Patty Tatum) is a full-time professional acoustic music duo based in Avery County, North Carolina & Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Never Too Late Band

From May 27, 3:00 pm until May 27, 4:30 pm

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

Never Too Late is a seasoned bluegrass band with decades of music experience.
Memorial Day Picnic

On May 28,

At The Orchard at Altapass Categories: Public Events Tags: Picnic, Memorial Day, Outdoors, BBQ, Covered Dish, Holiday

Monday May 28th Memorial Day Picnic-Bring a covered dish and eat fresh smoked BBQ, or $15 without a covered dish. Music and dance starting at 11 am lunch at noon
June 2018
Super Saturdays for Kids ~ Written In The Stars

From June 02, 10:30 am until June 02, 12:30 pm

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

Written in the Stars- Hear the Greek Myth of Perseus and make a 3D origami star.
The Dollar Brothers

From June 02, 1:00 pm until June 02, 2:30 pm

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

The Dollar Brothers Live Saturday May 5th from 1:00 PM until... Join us on Opening Day for some high-energy Bluegrass from this fabulous band!

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Local Weather

74°F

Orchard at Altapass

Mostly cloudy

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SSE at 7 mph

Monday

60°F / 68°F

Tuesday

60°F / 68°F

Wednesday

62°F / 70°F

Thursday

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.