Butterbeans is a folk trio from WNC offering toe-tapping music with lots of fun. We play traditional and original music. Come tap those toes awhile…or get up and shake a whole leg! For other upcoming events, visit our events page.
Sept 8: Butterbeans Live Music Read More »
Join us in welcoming The Hardy Boys back to the Orchard’s pavilion stage! With thousands of miles on the road playing thousands of songs–blues, folk, traditional tunes, rock, bluegrass or country – you’re sure to enjoy a variety of fantastic music! For more on upcoming events, visit our events page.
Sept 7: Hardy Boys Live Music Read More »
We will only have apples tours at 2 PM today. We will update regarding our 4 PM – WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE! Live music, delicious sandwiches, and the best apple pie around–it doesn’t get much better! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon with us at one of the most beautiful spots on the
**Update! No 1 PM or 3 PM Apple Tour 9/1** Read More »
The Orchard is pleased to welcome well-known local author and historian Michael C. Hardy on August 31 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Michael will join us to sign his book Hidden History of the Toe River Valley. The Orchard at Altapass hours are Wed – Sun, 10 AM- 5 PM with U-Pick Apple Tours
August 31: Author Michael C. Hardy Read More »
***UPDATE: WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE OVTA DINNER AT THE ORCHARD WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER THAT IS EXPECTED IN OUR AREA. The Overmountain Victory Trail will have its annual dinner at the Orchard this year on September 27, at 6 PM. Focused on the history of the Overmountain Victory,
CANCELLED: Overmountain Victory Dinner Read More »
We are so excited to welcome Sound Traveler back to the Orchard for their second performance of the 2024 season. 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 instruments
September 1: Sound Traveler Read More »
We’re so excited to welcome the Ruglifters Trio back to the Orchard this 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. Individually they have made dozens of influential
August 31: Ruglifters Trio Read More »
We’ve got some updates to the varieties available this week! All fresh-bagged apples and U-Pick Apple Tours are available from the Apple Shed located behind the General Store (big red barn), open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM. U-Pick Apple Tours are on the hour, every hour, with the last tour of the day leaving
APPLE UPDATE: AUGUST 28 Read More »
We’re serving up a whole lotta smiles at the Orchard today! We’ve got Gala and McIntosh apples, and the U-Pick today is McIntosh! All fresh apples are behind the big red barn in the Apple Shed with tours heading out every hour on the hour until 4 pm. Live music is 2 PM-4 PM with
Apple Update and More! August 24 Read More »
Planning a visit to the Orchard? Here’s a quick look at our hours for the remainder of the season. The General Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM, and is a great place to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway for specialty food items and unique art, ceramics and wood carvings from local artisans and
Business Hours at the Orchard Read More »