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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We know that a day at the Orchard often leads to taking home a few more apples than planned. And while fresh-picked apples are hard to resist, sometimes a few linger longer than we expect. If you’ve found yourself with apples that look a bit soft or wrinkly, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Let’s take
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Thank you to everyone who made our 2025 season possible. We are grateful to all who went out of their way to come visit us in person, and for those who have been here in spirit. We had a bountiful early harvest, and are thrilled that we had apples through a good part of October,
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