Pipes on the Parkway Saturday, June 7, 2025 Noon – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Join us for the 3rd annual Pipes on the Parkway on June 7th, from noon to 4 PM, at The Orchard at Altapass, where the rich Scots-Irish heritage of our region comes alive through the soulful sounds […]
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Gospel Hymn Sing Sunday, May 25, 2025 3 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to kick off our 2025 music season with the Gospel Hymn Sing, where the voices of our local area churches will unite in celebration of faith and song. Set in our music pavilion
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FREE Fudge at the Orchard We love our Orchard moms and are always excited to extend a delicious piece of our handmade fudge –FREE!– on Mother’s Day, May 11th. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! The History of Our Fudge For years, locals knew our handmade fudge got a special touch from a special lady, Miss Charlotte. Her
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We are absolutely thrilled to host this year’s Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Festival, Bluegrass at Altapass. This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple
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Spring Spruce Up! Join us for the Orchard at Altapass Spring Spruce Up – our first volunteer day of 2025! NOTE: Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Tricia at marketing@altapassorchard.org by 4/25 so we can plan accordingly. We’re sprucing up a few key spots before opening day: – Trail 2 winds into the
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Blue Ridge Parkway Updates Over the years, most of our guests have found us as they enjoy the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Due to Hurricane Helene, the Parkway is currently under repair in many areas. Though the area that leads directly to the Orchard is open– a short stretch from Little Switzerland to Altapass Hwy–many
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There is a welcome change at the Orchard this time of year. As the winter months draw to a close, the ice melts, temperatures warm, and the sing-song of birds crescendos. Spring is near. Among the Orchard staff there is a growing excitement. Our field crews have been hard at work, readying the trees and
The Orchard at Altapass is excited to announce its opening date for the 2025 season: Saturday, May 10th! During the month of May, the Orchard’s General Store will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 5PM serving up hand-scooped ice cream, warm apple pie, and home-made fudge. Come by and browse our unique selection
