Orion School and Chapel

02/09/2026

Join us at Orion Chapel for an Ash Wednesday service on February 18, 2026. All are welcome.

If you are able, please park at the schoolhouse (350 Orion Lane) and walk to the chapel. There is parking at the chapel for those who have mobility limitations (194 Orion Lane).

11/10/2025

Here's a great, early photo of the congregation at the Orion Chapel performing a baptism. The chapel was completed as the Orion Methodist Church in 1902 on land deeded to the congregation by Sallie Bower Colvard. Still present in the chapel today, the pews were sourced from North Wilkesboro. The pews cost $2.00 each and were brought up the mountain by horse and buggy.

Don't forget to join us at Orion this evening from 4 to 6 p.m.! We'll be meeting in the historic Orion Schoolhouse just a few yards away from the chapel for our photo swap and community get-together. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the chapel if they wish!

The schoolhouse is located at 350 Orion Ln, Jefferson, NC.

11/03/2025

We had such a great time sharing photos and stories at Orion this weekend. A huge thank you to Museum of Ashe County History for all the recordkeeping and story telling they do for our county. Thank you to Mallory from the Ashe County Public Library for digitizing and saving photos, to Lonesome Ridge band for the amazing tunes, and to the community for coming together to share. Let's do it again!

11/01/2025

JEFFERSON — On Saturday, Nov. 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the historic Orion School and Chapel, in collaboration with the Museum of Ashe County History, will host a

10/18/2025

We can’t wait for this event! Bring your old Ashe County photos and join us for some great live music.

The historic Orion School and Chapel, in partnership with the Museum of Ashe County History, would like to invite you to the Orion Photo Swap and Community Get-Together!🍁📷

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orion Schoolhouse, located at 350 Orion Ln in Jefferson, for an evening of friends, music, and recounting memories. We encourage folks to bring their old photos of Ashe County to be scanned, enjoy some light refreshments, and listen to some tunes by Tim Lewis and Lonesome Ridge. The historic Orion Chapel will also be open for visitors to tour.

Tickets are not needed for this event; however, we ask that guests make a recommended donation of $5 or bring 5 Ashe County photos to be scanned. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Museum of Ashe County History and their mission to preserve local history.

For more information call (336) 846-1904!

We hope to see you there!

02/11/2025

It is still wintertime in Orion.

11/25/2024

Orion is officially booked for event rentals in 2025!

As we've said in the past, 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.

We’re looking forward to some public events in the coming year, so be on the lookout for those! And of course, feel free to reach out if you are interested in any 2026 dates. ❤️

The best way to reach us is at our website, www.orionschoolandchapel.com/contact