An Update on This Year’s Apple Harvest We wanted to share an important update about this year’s apple harvest at the Orchard. Unusually warm temperatures in late February and early March caused many of our apple trees to bloom nearly a month earlier than normal. Unfortunately, a deep freeze in mid-March damaged much of that […]
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Details Sunday, September 6, 2026 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Sound Traveler honors the music of the past while celebrating contemporary music. Add their original creations and arrangements to the diverse mix, and you have innovative, unique, real, live music using unexpected combinations of
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Details Saturday, August 8 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to welcome the Dollar Brothers back to the Orchard! The Dollar Brothers provide a high-energy, family-oriented bluegrass stage show — a traditional bluegrass band from Watauga and Ashe County, NC. They always have the pavilion
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Details Sunday, August 2, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE The Orchard is excited to welcome long time Orchard friend and supporter, Randy Flack back to the pavilion stage for a special afternoon of music. A native of Western North Carolina, Randy’s been writing and performing since his early
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DETAILS Sunday, August 9, 2026 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to welcome back Carolina Bluegrass Style for their 3rd year performing at the Orchard. If you haven’t heard them yet– wow what a treat! Their style includes standard classics like Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Rocky Top,
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During the month of May, the Orchard’s General Store will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM serving up hand-scooped ice cream, warm apple pie, and fresh fudge. Come by and browse our unique selection of handcrafted items from local artisans, potters, and woodworkers–there’s something for everyone! We know you don’t
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Remembering Bill Carson Join us as we celebrate the life of our co-founder Celebration of Life Saturday, August 8 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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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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