Get Involved

Consider becoming a supporter with the Orchard today, and help “Save the Good Stuff.”

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Altapass Foundation, Inc. is to

preserve the history, heritage, and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains;

protect the underlying orchard land with its apples, wetlands, butterflies, and other natural features;

and educate the public about the Appalachian experience.

Donate

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Orchard at Altapass would not exist without our valued donors. Help us continue to protect the land, preserve our history, and educate people about our region’s rich heritage through Program Sponsorship; or help us maintain day-to-day operations through our General Fund.

DONATE TODAY

Legacy Fund

Remember lifting up your grandchild so they could pick a ripe, red apple off a tree at the Orchard. You can help ensure that their grandchildren will be able to walk in the same fields and pick an apple from the same tree. Make a Legacy donation. Contact the executive director, Beth Hilton, 828-765-9531, or email her for more information about this timeless opportunity.

Volunteer

Because we are a not-for-profit organization, your help is essential to our being able to offer visitors an experience of sight, smells, tastes, and even sounds—the train, the tractor in the fields, the bees buzzing, the chirping of baby barn swallows.

Whether you have a few hours or a few days to lend a hand—once, once a week, or once a month, we gladly extend ours to you in welcoming your commitment to the Orchard and its mission.
Contact us for more information.

The Orchard at Altapass is proud to acknowledge the support of our sponsors, business members, and partners. These organizations and individuals provide funding through grants, sponsorships, individual contributions, and donated professional services, which allow us to continue our mission.

Our Funders

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Eric L. Gressel Family . George M Cohen Foundation

Our Partners

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Blue Ridge Bridge Club . Sourwood Apple Apiaries