Orion School and Chapel

06/10/2024

06/07/2024

Tomorrow’s the big night!

The museum benefit show at Orion School and Chapel will take place tomorrow, Saturday June 8th. Doors open at 5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come early to enjoy a reception and light refreshments at the Orion Schoolhouse prior to the show.

Starting at 6 p.m. guests to this event will be treated to a gospel & bluegrass concert by Rock Bottom inside the historic Orion Chapel. We’ll also have a selection of artifacts from the Orion community on display for people to see!

The Orion School and Chapel are located at 194 & 350 Orion Lane, Jefferson NC 28640.

We still have a few tickets available, so if you’re interested in attending you can stop by the Museum of Ashe County History’s gift shop to purchase a ticket or click the link below!

https://square.link/u/1cq5J5IU

For any questions about this event, call (336) 846-1904.
Photo: The inside of the historic Orion Schoolhouse.

06/03/2024

Check out this cool ca.1950s photo of Ashe County’s Orion Chapel!

The congregation at the Orion Chapel was organized on February 10, 1886. This first group of people gathered at Orion School until the construction of Orion Methodist Church was completed in 1902. Sallie Bower Colvard deeded 110 poles of land (.7 acres) as the church site, approximately 200 yards from the schoolhouse.

Visitors to the chapel today can still see the pews that were sourced from North Wilkesboro in the early 1900s. At the time the pews cost $2.00 each and were brought up the mountain by wagon.

The public will have the opportunity to tour this historic chapel, as well as the Orion Schoolhouse this weekend during the Orion Benefit Show!

Guests to this event will be treated to a gospel/bluegrass concert by Rock Bottom inside the historic Orion Chapel. Prior to the concert, guests may tour the historic Orion School, enjoy some light refreshments, and check out some artifacts from this unique Ashe County community.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Museum of Ashe County History and its mission to preserve our local history.

Participants may purchase tickets at the museum’s gift shop, or online by clicking the link below!

https://square.link/u/1cq5J5IU

04/08/2024

We’re excited to announce that Rock Bottom will be playing at Orion Chapel on June 8, with proceeds going to the Museum of Ashe County History! We are collaborating to bring you an evening full of music, history, and community.

Come early to tour the Orion Schoolhouse and browse some historical pieces saved from these Orion spaces. There will be light refreshments at the schoolhouse before a concert with Rock Bottom at the chapel.

Bring your family and friends to celebrate these amazing buildings and the history of the Orion community. Tickets are available at https://square.link/u/1cq5J5IU 🎵🎶

03/27/2024

Workshop number 3! In partnership with Appalachian State University’s Appalachian Studies program, our director, Allison Duvall TCRG will offer a Sean Nós Dancing workshop and call a Céilí Dance at the Orion Schoolhouse and Chapel on April 5. Our good friends Justin Bridgebeck and Jeremy Wade of the Kentucky Irish Music Academy will provide the tunes. Come one, come all!

02/27/2024

We are closing the books for weddings in 2024 at Orion!

We feel so lucky to be stewards of these historical and precious spaces. The schoolhouse and chapel hold special spots in our hearts and in the hearts of our community. As someone who had their own wedding here, I recognize how perfect Orion is to hold those celebrations. However, part of preserving them means not overusing and saving time for repairs and rest. With that in mind, we set aside only a few weekends every year to host weddings at Orion Schoolhouse & Chapel. And 2024 is all booked up!

We’re looking forward to some public events in the coming year, so keep your eyes peeled! And of course, feel free to reach out if you are interested in any 2025 wedding dates. 💖

📸: the extraordinary,

02/13/2024

Anyone else ready to see leaves on the trees? We’re ready for you, spring!

01/30/2024

Our dear friend, Sarah, on her wedding day at Orion Chapel.

This photo by captures the mystic of her natural beauty and style so well. 🍂

01/02/2024

May this new year be draped in handmade quilts, lit by sunshine through wavy glass windows, and supported by chestnut wood, just as it has been at Orion Chapel for over 120 years. ✨

12/09/2023

The first (of many?) dances at Orion Schoolhouse! And with the amazing music from Nobody’s Business and calling from John Turner.

10/30/2023

Visit OrionSchoolAndChapel.com/contact to inquire about holiday gatherings at Orion. ✨🌲

10/30/2023

10/15/2023

It sure feels like fall in Orion. 🍂🍃

07/05/2023

We’re officially open for all kinds of event rentals! Though these spaces have only been available for weddings in the past couple years, we now have time and capacity to dedicate towards opening these spaces up for more kinds of gatherings. Baby showers, bridal showers, office parties, and more, visit our website to reach out about availability! https://www.orionschoolandchapel.com/contact

Be on the lookout for events open to the public too… 👀

05/29/2023

A perfectly simple and intimate rehearsal dinner spot. 🍂

04/28/2023

Update: Doors will be open all weekend. 🌷

Orion Chapel's doors are open today for anyone who needs a place to share time with a loved one or just a moment of peace. All are welcome. Check in with your people today. ❤

194 Orion Lane, Jefferson, NC 28640.

04/07/2023

Orion Chapel will be open today (Good Friday) thru Easter (Sunday evening) - no services…individual worship