Welcome to the Orchard! Welcome to the Historic Orchard at Altapass! Browse the menus above to learn about the history. Of the Orchard, the people. Who make it happen, programs. For all ages, planning your visit. And how you can help. Preserve the unique history and culture of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The Orchard is open for 2015. In the meantime, be sure to check out our e-store.

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Rebecca Plummer and Jon Ellenbogen. Have operated the Barking Spider Pottery for over 42 years. Their passive solar home and studio is built above the Toe River in the North Carolina mountains. They have twin thirty-one-year-old sons, Alexander and Christopher. Please click on the buttons at left to find out more. To visit our slide show page to see many of our pots, just click here.

The figurative sculptures of ceramist Becky Gray provide a quiet place where one may reflect upon the narrative possibilities of the human condition.

For 34 years, she has created baskets to hold your interest and baskets to hold your objects. Purchase baskets and Carolina Snowflakes directly from Billie Ruth through the gallery. Get a look into how Billie Ruth Sudduth creates her baskets and Carolina Snowflakes. Learn more about Billie Ruth Sudduth and her career. View the basket gallery and place an order online.