The Orchard at Altapass is excited to announce its opening date for the 2026 season–Saturday, May 2nd–and what a fun weekend we have in store. We’ll be kicking off our season with a special fundraising event, Bluegrass at Altapass. This 2-day Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel music festival benefits the Orchard, helping with the many field […]
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EVENT DETAILS Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, May 3 from 11 AM to 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE – donations welcome Join us for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass at Altapass Festival, a weekend celebration of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music set against the breathtaking backdrop of
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We are so excited to honor our donors this year for our 3rd annual Donor Appreciation Social. This evening event is our way of saying a special “thank you” to those that support the mission of the Orchard by donating to the Altapass Foundation. Light hourderves will be served. Please RSVP by May 23rd to
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Details Saturday, June 6, 2025 Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Schedule of Events 12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies with Queen City Pipes & Drums 12:45 PM Tim McWilliams Trio 2:15 PM Queen City Pipes & Drums 2:45 PM Open Celtic Music Session with Eric Witherspoon & Friends Join us for the 4th Annual Pipes on
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As we step into a new year, we want to pause and say thank you. The Orchard at Altapass exists because of the people who visit, support, and care about this place. Every season brings its own rhythm, and 2025 was filled with meaningful moments made possible by a community that values history, land stewardship,
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A Warm Christmas Greeting From the Orchard Wishing each of you a warm and heartfelt Merry Christmas from our Orchard to your home. As we wrap up another year on the mountain, we’re reminded once again how much this place is shaped by the people who walk its paths, enjoy its music, pick its apples,
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When the doors close for the season and the last apple has long been picked, it’s easy to imagine the Orchard at Altapass going completely still. But winter is actually one of the most important chapters in the life of an apple tree — and in the story of this land. The quiet months are
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Bring Home the Scents of the Season: A Simple Winter Orchard Simmer Pot When the Orchard at Altapass settles into its winter rest, the land turns quiet—but the scents of the season are just getting started. If you’re missing the aroma of apples, evergreens, and those cozy mountain notes, a simmer pot is an easy,
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Apple cider vinegar checks all the boxes: it’s probiotic-rich, it’s surprisingly easy to make, you already have the tools you need sitting in your kitchen, and it turns leftover apple scraps into something genuinely useful. Most people assume vinegar-making requires special gear or complicated steps, but the truth is far simpler. With nothing more than
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