The Orchards at Idlewind Acres

Draft outline · Suggested headings and story prompts.

The First Fruit Trees

• What made you want an orchard at the farm?
• When did you plant the first trees, and which fruits and varieties did you choose?
• Where did you plant them, and what do you remember about those early attempts?

Making Room for the Arena

• How did the arena project change your plans for the fruit trees?
• Tell the story of moving the trees and finding their permanent homes.

Pear Hill Orchard

• Where is Pear Hill Orchard, and how did it get its name?
• Which trees grow here, and how did you arrange them?
• What photographs or memories would you like to include?

Rowan’s Orchard

• Where is this orchard, and what is the story behind its name?
• Which fruit trees did you plant here?
• What makes this spot different from Pear Hill?

Growing Along the Way

• What has worked well, and what has been more difficult than you expected?
• What have you learned from caring for the trees?
• Have you harvested fruit yet? Share any first-harvest memories or plans for using it.

Looking Ahead

• What would you like to add or change?
• What are you most looking forward to as the orchards grow?