As a preservation orchard, with some trees nearly 100 years old and still producing, we propagate the best heirloom apples possible (with the least chemicals), create a pollinator-friendly …

Holston employed 4,000 workers (70 employed at the Orchard), built an elegant hotel to draw tourists, which it did, and named the area Altapass (“alta” meaning high and “pass” for nearby …

"I love the O! I'm so fortunate to be able to visit here several times a year. The heirloom apples are the way nature intended. This nonprofit organization promotes and preserves the Blue …

The Orchard at Altapass is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mm 328.3 which is currently accessible via the onramps from Little Switzerland, NC-226, and Altapass Hwy.

The Orchard at Altapass is open seasonally, beginning in early May through the last weekend of October. Walking trails are open year-round. Be sure to review our Trail Map and Trail …

(Don’t forget to ask why they were planted on slopes.) Now, visitors can experience the beginnings of the Orchard at Altapass from Revolutionary War times through today’s Orchard …

"I love the O! I'm so fortunate to be able to visit here several times a year. The heirloom apples are the way nature intended. This nonprofit organization promotes and preserves the Blue …

There is some damage to the Orchard and property, but we recognize how fortunate we are when we see the devastation in our surrounding communities. The Orchard staff has already begun …

We are so excited that you are planning a trip to the Orchard! We have got one of the most beautiful spots on the Blue Ridge and we are thankful that our land is protected from …

Bagged and U-Pick apples are available at our Apple Shed, located behind the Red Barn, typically between late July and late October. We are a small-batch heirloom orchard, and sell …