active interest in developing a quail hunting operation. Orchard Pond was purchased by John H. Phipps, who later used it for his residence. Upon his death it became combined homes and interests of Colin Phipps and his grandson John E. Phipps, who was given on Ox Bottom Road. See: Ayavalla Plantation Orchard Pond is currently owned by Ayavalla Land Company. It contains some of the most diverse wetlands in the Red Hills Region, with flowing streams, isolated lakes, and river floodplain and swamps. Photo gallery Various views of Orchard Pond's plantation house, a 2-story brick home with 8 support columns, 4 for each floor. References 1845 voters Paisley, Clifton; From Cotton To Quail, University of Florida Press, c1968. Plantations in Leon County, Florida Cotton plantations in Florida