Every Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM, the Orchard at Altapass hosts a lively Music Jam at its scenic pavilion, inviting musicians and music lovers alike to join in a celebration of community and sound. This weekly event welcomes everyone to bring their instruments, share their voices, or simply soak in the traditional mountain […]
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We are so excited to honor our donors this year for our 2nd 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 24th to
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Live Music at the Orchard: Carolina Bluegrass Style Sunday, June 15, 2025 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
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Live Music at the Orchard: Good Ol’ Boys Saturday, June 14, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! The Good Ol’ Boys, from Morganton, NC, are a four-piece long time, ol’ time music, Orchard favorite. They are sure to have you on the dance floor! The Orchard Music Program offers
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Live Music at the Orchard: Quinn Crowe Friday, June 13, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE! Quinn Crowe is a dynamic, classically-trained duo with roots in jazz and country and a love for all genres of music. Meshing the sounds of melodic lead guitar and flavorful rhythm guitar together with powerful vocal harmonies found in traditional Appalachian Mountain music, this duo makes any song
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Live Music at the Orchard: The Dollar Brothers Sunday, June 8, 2025 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
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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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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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