We are so thankful to the outpouring of support as we are beginning our post-Helene clean up projects! There is much to be done and our first task is focused on specific areas of downed trees and debris that are preventing us from accessing portions of the Orchard so we can further assess needs. For […]
Volunteers Wanted! Nov 13 Work Day Read More »
We are so thankful for your continued prayers, words of encouragement, and financial support. While the Orchard suffered substantial damage, it seems small when we consider the devastation our community is facing as a whole. The work is underway but the road will be long. The outpouring of support for our community has been incredible.
Thank You – Helene Recovery Read More »
To Our Orchard Friends & Family We would like to thank each and every one of you that visited us this year and continue to inquire and care about the Orchard and our staff after Hurricane Helene. We didn’t get to send our October newsletter due to service outages, but wanted to take a moment
News Briefing: Helene Update Read More »
We wanted to take a minute to first thank each and every one of you that visited us this year and continue to inquire and care about the Orchard’s well-being after Hurricane Helene. We know that some of you haven’t been able to reach us yet and are anxious to know our situation. There is
Closed for the Season Read More »
The Orchard at Altapass has closed for today, Thursday, September 26 due to the severe weather we’re experiencing in our area. We will continue to assess the situation each day as the storm progresses and will post updates on Facebook and our website.
***9/26: Closing Announcement Read More »
Our final performance for September is talented musician Randy Flack. A native of Western North Carolina, Randy’s been writing and performing since his early teens. Growing up in the 60s in Bryson City, NC, a half-mile outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park provided an interesting perspective from the point of view of an
Sept 29: Randy Flack Read More »
Join us in welcoming the Ruglifters Trio back to the pavilion stage for their final performance of the 2024 season. The Ruglifters play Southern Old Time music; the traditional songs and fiddle tunes of the Appalachian Mountains. Leo Shannon (fiddle), John Herrmann (banjo), and Meredith McIntosh (guitar) have been playing together for 10 years. In
Sept 28: Ruglifters Trio Read More »
🍎Apple Update! Yes – we’re open and will continue to have u-pick tours! We’re here 10 AM-5 PM, Wed-Sun, and our U-Pick Apple Tours are every hour, on the hour, with the last tour leaving at 4 PM. Whether you want fresh bagged apples, or would like to pick your own, you’ll find both at
Apple Update! Sept 25 Read More »
DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES WITH OUR WELL WATER, WE ARE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY TODAY, THURSDAY, SEPT 19. We hope have the water up and functioning properly in time to open tomorrow as usual! Thanks for your patience and support!
***UNEXPECTED CLOSING*** Read More »
We are excited to welcome Seth & Sara back to the Orchard for their second performance of the 2024 season! ‘Seth and Sara’ have been truckin’ it across North America, chasing their dreams while performing their modern-western originals (along with covers like Tyler Childers, The Beatles, Colter Wall, John Denver, etc.) to anyone who will
Sept 22 – Seth & Sara Read More »