Enjoy hayrides and storytelling about our part of the mountains. An Appalachian cultural & historical center celebrating the people, music, art & natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A century old, the Orchard sits astride the Parkway, preserving some of the most amazing scenery in NC. The Orchard serves products from its own apples, authentic local music, mountain arts, jams, jellies, sauces, fudge, gifts and more. Visitors pick their own mountain apples, or choose from bags of fruit hand-picked by Orchard staff. Bus tours and small groups are invited to take a hayride and ...