April 2019 The Laurel Magazine of Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

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INSIDE THE LAUREL APRIL 2019 THINGS TO DO

DINING

HEALTH

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Easter Celebration

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The Ugly Dog Pub

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Mission Health

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The Bascom

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Whispering Angel Dinner

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What Does It Mean To Detox

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The Hudson Library

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Chef’s in the House

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A Yogi’s Guide To Weight Loss

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Cashiers Library

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Dining Guide

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Cold and Flu Soup Recipe

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Highlands Motoring Festival

SHOPPING

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Fly Fishing Festival

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Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale

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Shopping on the East Side

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Celebrate Clayton

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Plateau Picks

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Shakespeare For Kids

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Dutchman’s Designs

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Embed Yourself in Nature

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Plateau Pick-Up

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Easter On The Green The Quilt Block

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THE ARTS 38

Cover Artist: Donna Rhodes

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Highlands-Cashiers Art League

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Highlands Pac 2019 Season

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Great Art on Screen

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The Art of Mase Lucas

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Roger Corn’s Pottery

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H-C Chamber Music

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Highlands Playhouse

VENTURE OUT 64

The Bartram Trail

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Highlands Biological Station

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Highlands Plateau Audubon Society

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The Accidental Gardener

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The Dance that Anglers Know

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Damselfly Dancer

HISTORY 72

Highlands History

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Cashiers History

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Heritage Arts: Whittling

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Cashiers Historical Society

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 88

Author Spotlight: Diane McPhail

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Financial Focus

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True Grits

GIVING BACK 94

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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Carpe Diem Farms

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American Legion

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Scaly Mountain Women’s Club

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A Pool of Talent

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Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

BIZ SPOTLIGHT 100

Leadership Cashiers

31 Calendar | 32 Highlands Map | 34 Cashiers Map | 57 Dining Guide | 92 Service Directory | 155 Advertiser’s Index

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner

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Note A tempestuous March has conceded to the beauty and warmth of April.

Sunbeams tease the mercury, colorful buds wink from flower beds - and colorful toes from spring sandals. Fresh breezes breathe new life into spaces long shut by winter, though evening fires still chase the occasional chill.

Here at the Laurel, we’re warming up as well, with another season full of events and gatherings to share with you. Shopping, dining, arts, theater and so much more - it’s shaping up to be another amazing year. So, if you’ll excuse us, we’ve got some work to do, some sandals to find and toes to paint.

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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Mary Adair Trumbly, Sue Blair, Dr. Anastasia Halldin, David Stroud, Jeannie Chambers, William McReynolds, Sue Aery, Ann Self, Zach Claxton, Charlotte Muir, Kat Ford, Mary Abranyi, Ashby Underwood, and Chris Wilkes Contributing Photographers: Susan Renfro, Greg Clarkson, Charles Johnson, Peter Ray, Terry Barnes and Kevin FitzPatrick

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EASTER CELEBRATIONS

BY MARY JANE MCCALL | PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO

Easter and Holy Week celebrations are bursting out all over the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

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or many of us, Easter marks the unofficial beginning of the Spring season in the mountains.

Easter weekend is a great time to join your friends, families, and neighbors to celebrate this special season. From Easter egg hunts, delicious brunches, and sunrise services, to traditional worship services, you’ll find plentiful opportunities to celebrate this special weekend.

Of course, there are Easter egg hunts for the children. The annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Highlands Recreation Park is on Saturday, April 20, at 11:00 A.M. The event and parking are free, so by all means bring your own basket and join the fun. Highlands Recreation Park employees ensure that plenty of eggs are hidden and kids under 10 will delight in filling their baskets with brightly colored eggs and treats. It’s an exciting start to the weekend.

For children in the Cashiers area, there’s an Egg Hunt at the Village Green on Satur-

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day, April 20, at 11:00 A.M. as well.

Area churches hold special Holy Week services in addition to their regular services, so be sure to check with the church of your choice to determine their schedules.

Additionally, there are several ecumenical opportunities for worship. The Highlands Stations of the Cross begins at noon on Friday, April 19, at Our Lady of The Mountains Catholic Church. The Cashiers event is at the Village Green at 4:00 P.M. Good Friday.

Both communities also offer Easter Morning Sunrise Services beginning at 7:00 A.M. In Cashiers, it’s held at The Village Green.

The location in Highlands was still being determined. Your local church and The Highlands Chamber of Commerce will have that information as Easter nears.

Area restaurants will be rolling out their finest Easter Brunch menus, so for a special treat call early for reservations at your favorite restaurant and enjoy the taste of Spring.

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Fishing in Whiteside Cove, photo by George Masa

CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS

BY KAT FORD | THE BASCOM

A pair of exhibits at The Bascom will spotlight two of the region’s pioneering visionaries.

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pring offers two exciting exhibitions at The Bascom.

From now through June 16, the main floor Bunzl Gallery will launch the first in a series of annual exhibitions celebrating the creativity of fellows and students of neighboring arts centers.

This year, The Bascom is proud to highlight works by fellows of The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, Georgia. This exhibition, curated by Lisa Alembik, features artist-fellows of The Hambidge Center whose works express a lucid connection with nature and a distinctive underlying structure, best characterizing an approach to compositional design inspired by the writings of Jay Hambidge.

Interested in the mathematics behind the aesthetics in Greek architecture, Jay Hambidge is best known for his “rediscovery” of Dynamic Symmetry. In 1934, his partner Mary Crovatt Hambidge founded the Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap in his memory. As one of the first artist communities in the U.S., the Hambidge Center has a distinguished history of supporting individual artists through its residency program.

From now until June 2, in the upstairs Loft Gallery, The Bascom has teamed with The Highlands Historical Society to showcase work by legendary photographer George Masa. George Masa was a photographer for the Vanderbilt, Grove, and Seely families, creating promotional materials for the area over 100 years ago. After seeing Masa’s photographs, John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated funds for lands that eventually became part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This exhibition showcases 15 photographs by Masa of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, as well as current photos taken from the same locations by local photographer Claude Sullivan.

An interactive map invites the public to go out and do the same, explore the places where Masa once trekked and take in a natural beauty that still surrounds the area. Participants can then shoot and submit their photos to The Bascom to be included in our Trail Level Education Gallery.

All exhibitions at The Bascom are admission free. A public joint reception for both exhibitions will be April 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Complimentary drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

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Karen Hawk

CHANGING SEASONS AT THE HUDSON

BY EMILY CROWELL

Hudson Library marks the arrival of the Busy Season with the departure of a beloved staffer.

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ighlands is finally shrugging off its winter coat and opening into riotous bloom, and Hudson Library is warming up for the busy season.

But first, change. Karen Hawk, a mainstay at Hudson’s circulation desk for a decade, is turning over a new leaf in her own life this Spring with her retirement – her last day as a working woman is April 12. She’s looking forward to retirement, as she’s been working since she was 14, although she’ll miss being at the front desk and talking to everyone – and that goes both ways.

“It’s really been fascinating when you stop and listen, what you learn about people,” she says.

Karen is one of the most creative people I know, and her creativity paired with her community-mindedness has brightened every aspect of Hudson Library, from her continuous “Every Day is Earth Day” book display to the monthly Community Coffee, which sprang from a conversation with the then newly-elected Mayor, Patrick Taylor. She has also overseen the best library display case in Western North Carolina since she started working at the library in 2009. No doubt, if you’ve ever walked in the doors of the Hudson, you’ve stopped in front of the large case facing the circulation desk to admire its changing contents, from baskets to old tools to seasonal book displays.

When asked where she gets her ideas for displays, she can’t really say, although she does get a lot of them while she’s running or talking with people at the front desk. Some of her favorite displays in recent years have been when she’s featured community members in “favorite people and their things” exhibits – one gentleman even brought his toaster as his “Favorite Household Item.”

“It’s a way to really get to know people in the community,” Karen says, and it’s that sort of attitude that makes Hudson Library a gem of a community center in Highlands, not just a receptacle for books.

The Hudson will certainly feel different without Karen, but not to worry – it’s still her library, she’ll just be on the other side of the desk now. She’s going to remain active in the Highlands Community so chances are we’ll see her around, and if we’re really lucky, she may still give out book recommendations.

The usual programs are happening at Hudson this month, along with a lunchtime talk by Jim Costa, the Director of Highlands Biological Station, on April 24 at 12:30 P.M. The talk will be on “Charles Darwin’s ‘Fool’s Experiments’ – Lessons from an Inveterate Experimentiser.” He’ll have paperback and hardback copies of his latest book, “Darwin’s Backyard,” available for purchase at this free event.

For more information, call the Hudson at (828) 526-3031. The library is located at 554 Main Street in Highlands and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., and Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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Librarian Serenity Richards

SEW WHAT

BY LUKE OSTEEN At Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, there’s no business like sew business.

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e’re always trying new things and offering new services at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. But I’ll bet you can’t guess what we’ve come up with now.

I can hear you already: “So what?”

That’s right! How’d you guess?

“Sew what?” is really an open-ended question. It turns out you can sew lots of things, thanks to the library’s new policy that allows patrons to check out Serger Sewing/Embroidering Machines and Dremel tools.

The library already allows you to check out an Orion Telescope for backyard viewing.

This latest offering extends that outreach to other hobbyists in the community. All you need to do is come in with your library card and check out one of these brand new devices.

However, don’t think you can come in with a pair of trousers and ask me or my fellow Front Desk Person Rand Blackwell for a demonstration of hemming. Or to see if we can embroider a wedding gown.

Oh, you may get a laugh out of it as hilarity ensues, but ultimately you’ll come away as a witness to a tragic waste of the human spirit. Plus a ruined pair of pants or a massive setback to your wedding plans.

We’re going to assume that you already have a basic understanding of the principles of sewing and embroidery.

The library will be screening the movies, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Front Runner,” “First Man,” and “At Eternity’s Gate” at 3:45 P.M. Thursdays throughout April. On Thursday, April 11, the library will show a movie in conjunction with REACH, the local resource center for victims of domestic violence, followed by a discussion and question and answer session.

The library will be closed for annual training on April 10 and for Good Friday on April 18.

However, keep in mind that the library maintains a strong, 24hour wireless signal. If you’re at home and your internet is down, you can come to the library and work, even if we’re closed. If the weather is nice, you can sit outside in our covered garden and browse to your heart’s content. Or, if the weather is bad, you can sit in your car and enjoy a good, strong signal. You don’t need to be a library patron to use this.

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is located at 249 Frank Allen Road. For more information, call (828) 743-1638.

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1966 GT350H

SHELBY COMIN’ ROUND THE MOUNTAIN

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Highlands Motoring Festival revs up the Plateau with a dazzling assortment of Classic Cars.

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ighlands Motoring Festival rolls back 1930 Bugatti Type 35B Factory Race Car into town June 6 -9 this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The highlight of this fourday event is the Cars in the Park classic car show held on Saturday, June 8, at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Organizers expect 125 entrants and more than 2,500 visitors on show day.

This show draws an eclectic field of classic cars, many one-of-a-kind models. All pre-1990 cars are eligible for entry and are placed in one of nine has enjoyed a performance image that judged classes. was created by the Mustangs that CarThis year’s featured marque is “The Cars roll Shelby produced in his factory in of Carroll Shelby 1964-67.” More than 20 invited cars, representing every year and California 1964-1967.

Chuck Cantwell will be on hand signing model, will tell the story.

Cobra fans will enjoy seeing an array of his book, “The Shelby Mustang Story,” and sharing stories about Shelby American. Mr. Cobras, including a 1964 USRRC CompetiCantwell was hired by Shelby as Project tive Cobra, a 1965 289 Cobra and a 427 Cobra, among others. These and many other Manager on the Mustang program and was there working closely with such greats as classics are not-to-be-missed.

Featured will be a corral full of Shelbys. Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington.

Racing enthusiasts will not want to miss For more than 50 years, the Mustang

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the 1930 Bugatti T-35B chassis #4948 factory works race car. Its most historic appearance was the 1930 Grand Prix of Monaco where it finished third, driven by Guy Bouriat #16.

Jerry Scheberies’ and Walt Peterson’s “Mongoose,” a 1960 A.C./Bristol Ace, with an Oldsmobile F85 V8 engine and Corvette transmission will also be on hand. It was featured in Hot Rod magazine’s August 1963 edition.

It was raced and shown throughout Southern California in the 1960s.

Another classic, the 1953 Siata 300 BC Spider, formerly owned and raced by Chuck Stoddard, will be there. This vehicle is well known as Tweety Bird and took first and second in class at Put In Bay in 1956 and 1957 respectively. In recent decades, this Siata has been vintage raced in the SVRA and VDCA series and restored by DL George Coachwork 2016.

For more information about the Festival , please visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com, or their Facebook page.

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FLY-FISHING FUN

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Three River Fly Fishing Festival offers challenges for both veteran anglers and clever novices.

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he Three River Fly Fishing Oak Realty Group, will be held at Three River Fly Fishing Festival Committee From Left: Pat Festival returns on April 25Lullwater House on Thursday night.

Gleeson, Bee Gleeson, Steve Perry, Hilary Wilkes, Chris Wilkes; 27, offering anglers from This evening of fun offers particiNot Pictured: Rebecca Rieder, Jim Aschmeyer, John Muir near and far an opportunity to pants a chance to talk strategy, enjoy a weekend of fly fishing, enjoy delicious refreshments and fun and camaraderie. beverages, and start the fundraisNow in its ninth year, this funding in earnest by bidding on silent raiser for the Town of Highlands auction items.

Scholarship Fund offers men and The fishing starts in earnest on Friwomen of all ages the chance to day and Saturday when teams of fish our miles of beautiful streams two will fish all day on local waters. and rivers, while raising money for Each team must catch fish from the a worthwhile cause. three types of rivers in our area: deOrganizers hope to raise $15,000 layed harvest, hatchery supported, this year, so everyone’s support and native. Teams can be guided is needed. Registration for the or self-guided, and the Highland three-day event is currently under Hiker can help with guiding arway. So far, ten teams have regrangements if necessary. istered, and the goal is 20 teams, Following an enjoyable day on so they’re calling all anglers to join the river, participants will enjoy This free event is open to the public and will ofthis fun and worthwhile event. Winners will fer novices a perfect opportunity to learn the Happy Hour at at the High Dive on Friday and have the legitimate bragging rights of conbasics, while the more seasoned angler may a closing night banquet dinner hosted by On quering some of the most challenging trout find that they too can pick up a pointer or two. the Verandah on Saturday. waters in the Southeast.

For more information, to register a team, or Bring your equipment, or the Highland Hiker Festivities start on Thursday, April 25, with a to become a sponsor, contact Hilary Wilkes at will have equipment available. casting clinic at Harris Lake near downtown. hilary@highlandhiker.com or (828) 526-0441.

An opening reception, sponsored by White

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THE JOY OF GROWING NATIVE

BY ASHLEY STEWART | PHOTO BY SUSAN RENFRO

The Mountain Garden Club’s Plant Sale, set for May 25, is a marvelous way to preserve the unique beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

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t’s inarguable that the Plateau is one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth. That’s because the climate and ecosystem here are unlike any other place, even in the surrounding Southern Appalachian region. The isolated nature and high altitude of the geography, combined with the temperate rainforest climate, creates a diverse ecosystem of animals, insects, and rare plants. All of these things work in tandem, each supporting the other.

That is why it’s so important to incorporate native plants into your garden. It’s easier to buy plants from nurseries and big box stores, but often those plants are not native to the area. These non-native plants can throw off the delicate balance. They crosspollinate with native species, which can make them susceptible to disease. Bees and other pollinators learn to recognize native plants. They are less likely to feed upon and pollinate flowers they don’t remember, which hurts their populations.

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The Mountain Garden Club in Highlands understands the importance of native plants, and for 35 years, they’ve hosted their annual Plant Sale to educate residents and support the local ecosystem. Club members and participants visit the homes of residents to thin native perineal plants. These plants are collected, propagated and cared for until they are sold at the sale for

others to enjoy. There are as many as thirty to forty different plants at the sale, including hostas, ferns, and wildflowers.

The sale takes place every year on the Saturday before Memorial Day, which is on May 25 this year.

The sale is open from 9:00 A.M. to noon at the Highlands Ball Field at the corner of Hickory Street and Highway 64.

Be prepared to come early. The sale is wildly popular, and the line quickly becomes very long. The proceeds from the sale are used to sponsor scholarships for students who plan to study horticulture, environmental studies, and education, as well as community programs such as The Highlands Biological Station and The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

As you prepare and plan your garden for the coming season, keep our unique ecosystem in mind. Visit the Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale and fill your beds with beautiful, local plants. Cash or check only, please.

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CLAYTON ART FESTIVAL

BY RANDY SELLS

Celebrate Clayton, set for April 27-28, offers up food, music, fun, and, of course, a downtown loaded with artists and crafters.

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urray, Hurray – It’s time for Celebrate Clayton!

On April 27 and 28, this Georgia mountain town will host its most popular art and fine crafts festival, known simply as Celebrate Clayton.

This premier spring event features the Artist Market on Main Street, Live Music at the Rock House, Kid’s Corner in Veteran’s Park, and festival food throughout. North and South Main becomes a pedestrian way with tents lining the street. Shop the Artist Market, where over 100 artists provide you with the best art and fine crafts from across the region. Painting, photography, pottery, folk art, jewelry, and much more.

Many favorites are returning, to name a few: Roger and Gail Marcengill - forged iron and copper work; Mike Wilson – handmade knives; Deborah Weinelt – copper jewelry; Jami Pederson – pottery; Beth and Butcher Martofel – metal yard art; Jerry Williamson – inlaid wooden boxes; Danny Young – Photography; and Alan Young – dry brush watercolor. Lots of art-

ists new to the festival are exhibiting this year. You’ll have to come, meet them for yourself, and congratulate the winners of Best in Show, Judges’ Choice, and Producers’ Choice awards.

Relax to live music on the Rock House lawn. The great line-up this year includes several performers returning to the Rock House Stage: Sweet Charity, Mat Fried, Rabun County High School Band Ensemble, and Michael Jacobs. You’ll also hear many musicians who are new to the festival: Jack Ball on banjo; Dart Fifer on steel drums; and singers Doug Weiss, Richard Tunkle, and Martha and Gary Alexander.

Many thanks to Hank Belew, who will be providing our sound system once again.

Kids will have a fun art experience in the Veterans Park, guided by RCHS students and sponsored by the North Georgia Arts Guild artists. They can be turned into “wild animals” by face painter Kristina Robak, and learn to play cigar box guitar with Mountain Man Musician Les Barnett.

Hungry? Treat the family to yummy fes-

tival food. A & P Food Truck serves up burgers, dogs, Philly cheese steak, and chicken tenders; A & L Shaved Ice also has soft pretzels; and Clayton Rotary will be handing out free ice cream. The restaurants on Main Street offer their usual yummy lunch and dinner items – you’ll find everything from beer, pizza, and barbecue to fine dining with fine wine. Local restaurants and wineries have donated gift certificates. A $1 raffle ticket buys you a chance to win free food at one of your favorite places.

Even better, $5 will get you six tickets. You don’t need to be present to win.

You can buy tickets throughout the festival, or now at the Clayton Tribune. Celebrate Clayton is hosted by the North Georgia Arts Guild, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Proceeds from the festival fund scholarships for local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and talented Rabun County art students. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit CelebrateClayton.com or contact Chairperson Kathy Ford, at (706) 212-9958.

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SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

The PAC Youth Theater tackles Shakespeare with a selection of scenes featuring slapstick, swordplay, and…kissing?

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he Highlands Performing Arts Center’s Youth Theater Program will present “Great Scenes From Shakespeare’s Plays (with Combat)” April 26-28 at The Highlands PAC. This show marks the natural evolution of the Youth Theater – last year, they learned combat techniques and performed a series of vignettes showcasing their new skills, culminating with a raucous sister-slapping scene from “The Taming of the Shrew.”

“After that show, our young performers wanted to tackle Shakespeare – that’s like a dream for me,” says PAC Youth Theater Director Megan Potts. “We’ve been in existence for 12 years, so I guess it’s time we bring Shakespeare to the stage.”

This year’s presentation will begin with scenes from ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ which will give the older students the chance to spout dramatic dialogue, display passion and pain and, this is important, sword-fighting.

The second half of the show offers scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will give the actors a chance to display their comic skills as The Mechanicals, an amateur troupe rehearsing for a royal performance.

Returning this year to help the young players perfect their sword fighting and slapstick is fight choreographer Samantha McDonald.

“In addition to being a certified fight instructor, Samantha’s also a professional stuntwoman who’s appeared in movies like last year’s ‘The Fate of the Furious’ and television programs such as ‘The Walking Dead,’ and served as a stunt utility driver in ‘Den of Thieves,’” said Potts. “She’s taught our young actors the intricacies of hand-to-hand stage combat. For “Romeo and Juliet,” that means stage fighting and swordplay. For A Midsummer Night’s Dream, that translates into chasing and wrestling and the slapstick humor that you’d find in a Laurel and Hardy short.”

In all, 24 young people will be bringing the production to the stage. Potts said that some of her students chose not to perform on stage, instead opting for serving on the backstage run crew, working as ushers, assistants to the director, props, sound, costume, makeup, hair, lighting, and painting. It’s all part of the Youth Theater’s emphasis on complete training.

In fact, three alumni of the program are in college studying Theater Arts. One has been selected to spend the fall semester in London, where she’ll study and intern at a West End theater and return to America as a Certified Stage Combat Choreographer.

John Roman, whose work in local theater goes back three decades, has been persuaded to return from Oregon as setdesigner, and his set will reflect The Globe Theater. Members of the Youth Theater troupe will assist Steve Hott Construction in erecting Roman’s sets.

But the PAC Youth Theater’s educational reach extends far beyond the confines of The Highlands PAC. The group is soliciting designs for posters, t-shirts and the playbill from young local artists. They may submit their work to The Highlands PAC or The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Winning artists will receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards.

Potts said that there is still time for young people to join the troupe and participate in this show. For information, call (828) 526-9047 or email PACYouth.highlands@gmail.com Everyone is invited to attend the free performances of “Great Scenes from Shakespeare’s Plays (with Combat).” The Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

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EMBED YOURSELF IN NATURE

BY MARY PALMER DARGAN

Everyone is invited to learn the secrets of healthy living through nature at an experiential event on the Cashiers Village Green.

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ip your toe into creating a Wellness Garden at the Cashiers Village Green at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 19.

Contact me at mpdargan@dargan.com to register for this free, experiential event. This “hands-on” workshop is two hours and designed to help you think spatially and use all the elements of LIFELONG Landscape Design.

When I walk around my late winter garden at Dovecote and look for the emergent ramps (the North Carolina version of the American Leek), parsley “snow survivors,” and kale warriors, I’m enjoying a cycle of life. It’s seasonal. I feel connected with nature. I don’t think about what I do as a landscape architect for my clients’ welfare. This is simply the enjoyment of, admiring and tending my personal nutritional garden collection.

LIFELONG Landscape Design is about physiological relationships with being outside − in nature. This proven approach to health benefits from your home environment happens when you support your lifestyle with certain elements.

While organizing information gleaned from Health Care Garden Design, an international certification program taught at The Chicago Botanical Garden, I created an acronym, LIFELONG, so I could remember all the elements − Live with the Web of Life, Interact in Social Places at Home, Facilitate Access, Energy & Action, Live with Passive Places, Organize Stress-Free Spaces, Nutritional Garden Collection, Get a Healthy House. Each of these concepts provides your physical body with health and wellness, and easy access for your home environment.

The innocent and simple act of being in nature holds an enormous benefit to your life. The stress hormone Cortisol (the fight-orflight mechanism of survival) is quickly and freely reduced when you embed yourself in nature, touch plants, and breathe. This reduces a massive load of stress on your body and mind.

So many more garden wellness techniques are available with little effort, just forethought, and desire. Please join us to create a Wellness Garden at the Cashiers Village Green on April 19 at 10:0 0 A.M.

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FIGHT DIRTY

BY DONNA RHODES

The byways of Highlands remain pristine thanks to the Plateau Pick-up, set for April 20.

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t’s that time of year again… time to fight dirty.

Last year North Carolina residents, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the US Forestry Service picked, plucked, procured, and piled roadside trash into scores of recyclable bags, then loaded them onto trucks for a grand total of 245 tons (489,0 0 0 pounds).

That’s a whole lot of pickin’ by a bunch of grinnin’ folks, pleased with the results of their hard work.

Litter Sweep, the state’s project name, is conducted the last three weeks of April every year. It’s D.O.T.’s bi-annual statewide roadside litter removal initiative.

In our neck of the Nantahala, we know it as Plateau Pick-up.

Initiated by Mirror Lake homeowners and now organized and sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the original event was known as the Gorge Road Cleanup. With litter mounting, Mayor Pat Taylor

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augmented cleanup efforts by offering Highlands’ support. Over the years the program expanded to include all Highlands’ entry routes: Highways 64, 106, and 28.

Mayor Taylor encourages everyone to join the army of volunteers gearing up to fight dirty on the Plateau.

He says, “The Highlands Plateau Cleanup is a premier community event for the spring and summer season. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce takes the lead in

organizing the event, but many community groups and individuals come together on that Saturday to make it a total community effort.”

Last year there were over 80 volunteers who assisted in cleaning up the Plateau.

Beverly Wichman, Event & Volunteer Manager at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, says, “the event would not be possible without the many wonderful volunteers who offer their time, hard work and enthusiasm. We appreciate everyone who participates.”

Join the gang Saturday, April 20, at 9:00 A.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park to get your area assignments. Breakfast and lunch will be served by Fresser’s Courtyard Café. Volunteers will be supplied with gloves, pick up tools, safety vests, garbage bags, and a “thank you” tee shirt.

For more information, contact Beverly Wichman at (828) 526-2112.

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EASTER ON THE GREEN The Village Green comes alive with a host of events spanning from Good Friday to Easter Sunrise.

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aster Weekend in The Village Green features events that celebrate the hope, renewal and joy of the Spring holiday.

Cashiers-area churches will once again observe the Stations of the Cross on The Village Green. The ancient tradition of carrying the cross is a way of remembering how Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha. This walking devotional experience with 14 readings is open to residents and visitors in the area. It features scripture, prayer, and reflection to recall the events of Good Friday. Participants will meet at 4:00 P.M. Friday, April 19, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. In the event of rain, the Stations of the Cross will be held at the Christ Church of the Valley across Highway 64 from The Village Green.

Residents and visitors to the Cashiers area are invited to hop on over to the Gazebo at the Cashiers Crossroads at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 20, for the annual

Easter Egg Hunt.

This egg-stravaganza is for children 10 years and younger. Children will be divided according to age into three separate areas to hunt hundreds of colorful eggs scattered in the park. Be sure to be on time and bring your own basket. As always, the Easter Bunny will make a visit for photos, so plan also to

bring a camera.

On Sunday, April 21, Cashiersarea churches will celebrate Easter with the annual Community Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. at the Gazebo and Lawn of The Village Green. The service features live music, scripture and an uplifting message with the backdrop of a beautiful sunrise over the mountains. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. “The Easter Sunrise Service is always a meaningful and memorable event for family and friends,� says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green.

The Village Green provides a beautiful, free public space; however, it is conserved by a nonprofit organization that depends on contributions to maintain the park and provide such an exceptional venue for the community. The Village Green is a park for the people. To learn more about these events or to make a donation, call (828) 7433434 or visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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Wreath of Roses Quilt Block

The Cabe’s Wreath of Roses Quilt

Backing of Original Wreath of Roses Quilt

A TRIP AROUND THE QUILT BLOCK

BY ASHLEY STEWART | PHOTOS BY GREG CLARKSON

The storied Cabe Wreath of Roses Quilt will be installed upon The Heritage Quilt Trail with a ceremony on April 27.

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he Heritage Quilt Trail is an artistic movement with the goal of preserving the history and unique beauty of American quilting. Large panels are painted with real quilt patterns and installed on the side of homes and barns.

These quilt blocks can be found in every state, and now, thanks to the descendants of Caroline and Thomas Cabe, the Trail has found its way to Macon County.

Caroline McKinney was the sister of Zebulon, Nathan and John Palmer. Zebulon and Nathan settled Turtle Pond Valley.

On November 30, 1876, Caroline married Thomas Cabe, when she was 20, and he was 28. A cousin of Caroline’s, Polly Hyatt Welch, made a quilt using a “Wreath of Roses” pattern and presented it to Caroline and Tom as a wedding present. The quilt consisted of nine 25”x25” squares.

Each square had a ring of vine, leaves and a rose cut and sewed on each of the squares. Upon Caroline’s passing, the quilt

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Linda Wright David was inherited by her daughter, Fannie Belle Cabe Holt (1881-1969). The quilt was then inherited by Fannie’s daughter, Hazel Holt Killebrew (1913-20 05). The quilt is now owned by Hazel’s son, Robert Bruce Killebrew, and his wife, Elizabeth “Pixie” Walker Killebrew, but it’s currently in the possession of Linda Wright David of Highlands.

A descendant, Robert Wright, wanted to commemorate Caroline and Tom’s life together by joining a Quilt Trail. There wasn’t a Quilt Trail in Macon County, so another member of the family contacted the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail to have a quilt block made to install on the house that Caroline and Tom lived in. The “Wreath of Roses” quilt pattern from their wedding quilt was painted by Quilt Trail enthusiasts in Walhalla on a 4’X4’ piece of steel and laminated with three coats of polyurethane.

On April 27, the quilt block will be installed on the side of the original Cabe house in Turtle Pond. The house is located at 1940 Turtle Pond Road in Highlands.

Family and friends will be gathering at the site at 11:0 0 A.M. to celebrate the installation and remember the lives of all those gone before. For more information on this and other quilt block installations, visit the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail at uhqt.org.

THINGS THINGS TO TO DO DO

WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY MONDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080.

EVERY TUESDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park. Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215.

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Community Dinners, 6:00 P.M. Highlands Community Building. No charge for the meal.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. Episcopal Church 500 Main Street, Highlands.

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.

• Children’s Storytime Hour 11:00 A.M. Albert Carlton Library, 828) 743-0215.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., St Jude Catholic Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Mah Jong Games, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Slabtown Pizza, (828) 743-0020.

• Bluegrass with Nitrograss, 7:30 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY THURSDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Free Movie, 3:40 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

• NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer St., Franklin, (828) 526-9510.

• Bluegrass 7:00 P.M., The Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

EVERY FRIDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

• Live Music, The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

EVERY SATURDAY • Daily Free Tastings,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080.

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

• Live Music 8:00 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

• Live Music 9:30 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY SUNDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 1:00 and 4:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 8:00 to 10:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• Friday, April 5: Reception honoring Laurel April cover artist Donna Rhodes, 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the Laurel office and Studio 106, 478 Dillard Road, Highlands. Contact Donna at fuzzyfriendsportraits847@ gmail.com or The Laurel at (828) 526-0173.

• Friday, April 5: Great Art on Screen, sponsored by the Highlands Performing Arts Center and The Bascom, will feature “Caravaggio: The Soul and The Blood.” Optional Dinner Discussion will be at 4118 Kitchen & Bar. Please call (828) 526-5002 to make reservations and mention Great Art on Screen.

Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

• Friday, April 5: Culinary Stars and Whispering Angel Dinner, 7:30 P.M., at The Farm at Old Edwards in the Barn. Cocktail hour at 6:30 P.M. Hosted by Old Edwards Club Inn and Spa, (828) 787-2635 or (828) 787-2620.

• Friday, April 12: Joint reception, 4:00 to 6:00 P.M, at The Bascom, for two new exhibits - highlighting works by fellows of The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, Ga. now open in the main floor Bunzl Gallery, and The Highlands Historical Society showcasing work by legendary photographer George Masa in the upstairs Loft Gallery.

• Saturday, April 13: The National Theatre of London will present “All About Eve” 1:00 P.M., Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047, highlandspac.org.

• Friday, April 19: Creating a Wellness Garden “hands-on” workshop at the Cashiers Village Green, 10:00 A.M. Contact mpdargan@dargan.com to register for this free, experiential event.

• Friday, April 19: Highlands Stations of the Cross begins at noon at Our Lady of The Mountains Catholic Church.

• Friday, April 19: Stations of the Cross, 4:00 P.M., at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. (828) 743- 3434.

• Saturday, April 20: Plateau Pick-up, meet at 9:00 A.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park to get your area assignments. For more information, contact Beverly Wichman at (828) 526-2112.

• Saturday, April 20: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00 A.M., at the Highlands Recreation Park. (828) 5263556.

• Saturday, April 20: Annual Easter Egg Hunt,11:00 A.M., at the Village Green Gazebo at the Cashiers Crossroads. (828) 743-3434.

• Sunday, April 21: Community Easter Sunrise Service, 7:00 A.M. at The Village Green Gazebo in Cashiers, (828) 743-3434.

• Wednesday, April 24: Business Education Series Grow Your Small Biz with Excellent Customer Service,

8:30 to 10:00 A.M. at the Highlands Civic Center.

Registration required. For more information. call the Chamber/Visitors Center at (828) 526-2112 or Southwestern Community College Small Business Center Director Tiffany Henry (828) 339-4426.

• Wednesday, April 24: “Charles Darwin’s ‘Fool’s Experiments’ – Lessons from an Inveterate Experimentiser” by Jim Costa, the Director of Highlands Biological Station, at 12:30 P.M. at the Hudson Library. For more information, call (828) 526-3031.

• April 25-27: Three River Fly Fishing Festival to benefit Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Free casting clinic and competition at Harris Lake near downtown Thursday, April 25. Opening reception, sponsored by White Oak Realty Group, will be held at Lullwater House Thursday. Fishing starts Friday and Saturday when teams of 2 fish all day on local waters. Happy Hour at the Ugly Dog Pub on Friday.

Saturday, the day concludes with an awards ceremony. For more information, contact Hilary Wilkes at hilary@highlandhiker.com, or call (828) 526-0441.

• Friday, April 26: Chefs in the House dinner series, 7:15 P.M., at Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 P.M. Call (828) 787-2620 or (828)787-2635 to reserve your seats.

• April 27-28: “Great Scenes From Shakespeare’s Plays (with Combat)” at 7:00 P.M. on April 27 and 3:00 P.M. on April 28, at Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut Street. Call (828) 526-9047 or email PACYouth.highlands@gmail.com.

•Saturday, April 27: Celebration to install quilt block, 11:00 A.M., on the side of the original Cabe house, located at 1940 Turtle Pond Road in Highlands. For more information, visit the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail at uhqt.org.

• April 27-28: North Georgia Arts Guild (NGAG) presents the Celebrate Clayton Art Festival Main Street in downtown Clayton. For more information visit northgeorgiaartsguild.com or celebrateclayton.com • Thursday, April 25: Dining out for Life will feature a variety of restaurants in Western North Carolina.

For a list of participating restaurants, visit wncap. org/DOFL. • Monday, April 29: Art League of HighlandsCashiers first meeting at The Bascom at 5:00 P.M. featuring Franklin artist Jon Houglum. A wine social begins at 4:30 P.M., For more information: 828-7871538 or artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com • Tuesday, April 30: Betsy Paul Art Raffle, to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, features a vase by Justin Allman. The drawing will be held at 5:00 P.M. For more information, contact Betsy Paul Real Estate at (828) 743-0880.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Colonial Pines Inn....................

Whiteside Cove Cottages.......

Highlan

ARTS Carolina Gallery of Fine Art.........

Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.......

Smitten....................................

The Bascom...........................

REAL ESTATE Country Club Properties..........

John Cleaveland Realty..........

Landmark Realty Group..........

Meadows Mtn. Realty.............

White Oak Realty Group.........

Pat Allen Realty Group ...........

RESTAURANT / BAR Altitudes Restaurant................

The Log Cabin.........................

Meritage.................................

Mountain Fresh........................

Nectar Juice Bar.....................

Rosewood Market.....................

The Ugly Dog Pub......................

Wild Thyme Gourmet ...............

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro.

SHOPPING ACP Home Interiors.....................

Bear Mountain Outfitters............

Brookings Fly Shop....................

C.Orrico.....................................

Cabin Couture.........................

Classic Links & Luggage..........

Jannie Bean Fine Custom Jewelry.

High Cotton..............................

Highland Hiker..........................

Dry Sink....................................…

HighlandsFineArt&EstateJewelryCorp.

Martha Anne’s..........................

Dutchman’s Designs................

Highlands Kids............................

McCulley’s on the Hill..............

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nds Map

McCulleys Main Street.............

TJ Bailey’s..................................

Creative Concepts Salon...............

Mirror Lake Antiques................

Whole Life Market....................

Highlands Visitors Center................

Highlands Aerial Park...............

Peak Experience............... ……

Spice & Tea Exchange...................

SERVICES

The Summer House..................

Dauntless Printing ...................

Warth Construction..................

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ACCOMMODATIONS High Hampton Inn & Country Club ....................................................

Innisfree Bed and Breakfast By-the-Lake ...................................................

Laurelwood Inn ...............................................

ARTS FireMoss Pottery .............................................

Mountain Mist Gallery ...........................................

REAL ESTATE Betsy Paul Properties .............................................

Landmark Realty Group ........................................

McKee Properties ...........................................

Silver Creek Real Estate Group .....................

RESTAURANTS Sapphire Brewery & Pub ..............................

The Ugly Dog Pub ..........................................

The Zookeeper Bistro ........................................

RETAIL A Jones Company...........................................

Afternoon Delight ..........................................

Bee Bags and Such .........................................

Bella Cotn ..........................................................

Bird Barn and Gift Emporium........................

Blue Ridge Bedding/ Carolina Rustic Furniture ...............................

Bounds Cave...........................................................

Brooking’s Cashiers Village Anglers ..................

Cashiers Farmer’s Market .............................

Consignment Market ........................................

Fiddlehead Designs ................................................

Gray Lighting & Woodwork.........................

Gracewear Collection ....................................

Highland Hiker ................................................

Josephine’s Emporium .................................

Interior Enhancements .................................

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Lenz Gifts & Linens .................................................

McCulley’s .........................................................

Nearly New .......................................................

Nora & Co...........................................................

Rusticks. .............................................................

Sawyer Family Farmstead ...............................

Summer Place Antiques ...............................

The Look Boutique .........................................

CASHIERS NC

CASHIERS VALLEY NC

TJ Bailey................................................................

Victoria’s Closet ......................................................

VC for Men .................................................................

The Village Hound ............................................

Vivianne Metzger Antiques .............................

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ...........................

Zoller Hardware ......................................................

SERVICES Cashiers Chamber .............................................

Dargan Landscape Architects/ Dovecote Gardens ......................................

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming .......................

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COVER ARTIST: DONNA RHODES

A CELEBRATION OF MIRACLE & MYSTERY

BY LUKE OSTEEN

For cover artist Donna Rhodes, the art is simply a matter of open eyes and an open heart.

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f you wish to unravel the riddle of Laurel’s cover artist, Donna Rhodes, you need to look no further than that irresistible cover and this dare-you-to-lookaway dog portrait.

The cover – all Easter-y colors and images lifted directly from a child’s naptime idyll – is the perfect encapsulation of the playfulness that informs every aspect of Donna’s life. There’s heaps of whimsy in the figures of the rabbits, an entire suite of carefully balanced colors and shapes, and, with every brushstroke, an undeniable celebration of miracle and mystery.

“This illustrates the ‘happy dance’ that lives inside me,” Donna says.

Now consider that wise-beyond-hisyears Dachshund looking at you from the opposite page.

You can feel the gentle wisdom radiating from those eyes, a simple declaration of love and devotion. It’s the anatomization of a transcendent understanding first broached between an almost-too-timidfor its-own-good wolf and a human who offered an open hand and a gentle word.

There’s love here, and understanding, as eloquent as anything penned by Keats.

The discernment embroidered within both of these works has been on display on

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the pages of Laurel for over a decade. Donna’s Rants, her impish observations about life lived with open eyes and an open heart, are deeply satisfying and always a favorite with readers. She’ll start with some worn, everyday topic like an indifferent breakfast or, in one memorable essay, heaving bosoms, and, like a one-armed IHOP chef, flip it like a flapjack and give it to you as something rich and funny and unexpected. All served up with a smile.

“Looking back over a lifetime of adventures, I think I’d best be described as an entertainer,” Donna says. “I live to tell a tall tale, orchestrate a walloping Young Adult adventure, or immerse myself in music, songwriting, performing.”

This lifetime of exploration and reporting on the unexpected delights that shape her life has led to her latest endeavors.

“Currently, I take commissions for pet portraits,” she says. “I am open to just about anything that has to do with animals, including a Mountaintop Bunny Hop. “Immortalizing pets is a soul-satisfying passion. I am intrigued by the love affair of beast and human. When preparing for a portrait, I invite the owner to tell me a story or two about his or her pet. That gives me the inside scoop, (no litter-box puns intended).

“The first feature I paint is the eyes. That’s where the soul lives. The eyes open a dialogue and tell me what I need to do next, which is often studying the coat. The fur’s character frequently reflects the personality of the beastie – wiry, soft, pristine, or out of control, especially out of control.”

Naturally, a good portion of this deep preparation relies upon the ideas and observations of the pet’s owner.

“I ask about the pet’s most outstanding characteristics, followed by questions about the portrait’s style… classic, stylized, abstracted, cartooned. I inquire about the addition of props. I work from a quality photo that has strong contrasts and, for reasons just related, an excellent view of the eyes.”

If you’d like to commission a painting or start a conversation with this most surprising woman, contact Donna at fuzzyfriendsportraits847@gmail.com. You can view her work on Instagram as Donna Loo, or you can contact her through this magazine.

In fact, if you’d like to meet Donna and see her works up close, join us for a Cover Artist’s Reception in her honor at the Laurel office and Studio 106, 478 Dillard Road in Highlands, from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 5.

Donna in person is just as surprising as her art.

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Donna Rhodes

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THE ARTS Meadow Walk by Jon Houglum

LISTEN TO YOUR ART

BY ZACH CLAXTON

Artist Jon Houglum will showcase his art and his techniques at the launch of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ 2019 season.

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he 2019 season of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers kicks off this month with its first meeting on April 29 at The Bascom. A wine social begins at 4:30 P.M., followed by the meeting at 5:0 0.

The Art League is pleased to announce that Franklin artist Jon Houglum will be the guest speaker. Mr. Houglum is a native of Northern Minnesota, and he received a B.S. degree in Art Education from Moorhead State University in Minnesota. He studied privately for four years in Martinsville, Indiana, under Dutch Master Antonius Raemaekers. During those four years, Houglum also took two years of portraits and figures at the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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In August 1980, he established Houglum Fine Art Studio & Gallery in Safety Harbor, Florida, where he taught private art lessons. From 1985 to June 1996 Houglum taught art in the public school system of Pinellas County, Florida. He and his wife moved to Franklin in June of 1996 and established the Houglum Fine Art Studio & Gallery, located at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center in Franklin.

He is currently accepting new students, and interested parties may contact him at houglumfineart2@frontier.com.

Houglum’s subject matter is varied and includes landscapes, waterscapes, architectural paintings, animal renderings, paintings of farms, as well as those of the beach and Low Country. He is also a

skilled portrait painter.

“My goal in painting is to communicate the beauty of God’s creation through the elements and principles of a fine oil painting,” he says. “Painting in the traditions of the Old Masters is a never-ending quest for me, and I thoroughly enjoy the thrills and the interesting people I meet along the way. My art students and I constantly challenge each other to paint new and exciting subjects.”

His style is representational, and his talk will include a demonstration of how to paint realistic trees. Please plan to attend this exciting and informative presentation.

Visit artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com for more information about the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.

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PAC CELEBRATES MUSIC GIANTS

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY | HIGHLANDS PAC

There’s a full slate of nationally – and internationally-recognized talent bound for the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

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he Highlands Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2019 Concert Season.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 16, 8:00 P.M. for the thrilling Highlands debut of internationally-acclaimed fiddler Mark O’Connor and The Mark O’Connor Band. The band’s very first performance took place in 2015. In 2017 – less than a year and a half later – they took home the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for their debut recording, Coming Home.

At 8:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22, we’ll mark the return of “Travis LeDoyt: A Tribute to The King.” Travis performed here in 2016 for two sold out concerts (with waiting lists.) The biggest compliment LeDoyt has received came from D. J. Fontana, who was Elvis Presley’s drummer in the 50s, who said, “This is as close as you’ll get to seeing a concert by Elvis Presley in the early years.”

On Saturday, June 29, 8:00 P.M., Broadway hits the stage with the hilarious “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical,” the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from

The Tenors Unlimited

the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter.

Jason Petty’s “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” a tribute to Hank Williams, will be staged at 8:00 P.M. Saturday, September 14.

Don Helms, a member of Williams’ band, The Drifting Cowboys, says “I played with Hank for many years, and I was his best friend. No one in my time has come closer to Hank’s look, sound, and natural charisma than Jason. He’s the best. Hands down!”

Sunday, September 29, 8:00 P.M. spot-

lights The Tenors Unlimited from the UK. A clever combination of popular opera, musical theater, crooner standards, and original songs has been the key to their success. That, combined with a wicked sense of humor, makes their performance more than just a show, and this is apparent when “The Rat Pack of Opera” (as they are also known) takes to the stage.

Save 8:00 P.M., November 29, the Friday after Thanksgiving, for the legendary Maureen McGovern as she commences our holiday season. Elegantly sophisticated one moment, powerfully gutsy the next and always translucently pitch perfect, McGovern is a superstar with a lifetime of music that spans Broadway, Grammy nominations, and an Oscar-winning international Number One gold record.

2019 PAC Memberships are now available and entitle you to many benefits, like a month-advance notice of the season and an opportunity to purchase tickets and select seats before the tickets go on sale to the general public on April 15.

For more information, please call (828) 526-9047 or visit highlandspac.org.

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GREAT ART ON SCREEN

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY | HIGHLANDS PAC

The Highlands Performing Arts Center offers an in-depth look at the life and the passions of Caravaggio and the tawdry tale at the heart of “All About Eve.”

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reat Art on Screen, sponsored by the Highlands Performing Arts Center and The Bascom: The Center for the Visual Arts, will continue on Friday, April 5 at 5:30 P.M. This screening will feature “Caravaggio: The Soul and The Blood.” We’ll take an immersive journey through the life, works, and struggles of the Italian master Michelangelo Merisi di Caravaggio. Roberto Longhi, a Caravaggio expert, explores in the artist’s masterpieces the echo of personal experiences and the expression of the human state, both physical and emotional. These evocative moments – thanks to the use of light and cinematic techniques – allow viewers to go deep inside the mind and soul of Caravaggio, empathizing with his impulses and fears.

The optional Dinner Discussion will be at 4118 Kitchen & Bar. Please call (828) 5265002 to make reservations and be sure to mention Great Art on Screen.

The National Theatre of London will present “All About Eve” on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 P.M. Starring Gillian Anderson (“X

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Files” “A Streetcar Named Desire”) and Lily James (“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”)

“All About Eve” tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. A true star of the theater. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan.

Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve… don’t you?

Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world’s most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove (“A View from the Bridge”), asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth, and identity never seems to get old.

Tickets for both screenings are available at highlandspac.org or at the door. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

Upcoming events: May 10: Great Art on Screen, “Klimt/ Schiele” May 11: MET Opera, “Dialogues Des Carmelites” June 1: National Theatre of London, “All My Sons” June 7: Great Art on Screen, “Monet”

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A LIFE OF PASSION

BY DONNA RHODES

Predicated upon a respect for the majesty and grace of horses, Mase Lucas’ art has proceeded in unexpected directions.

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ase (rhymes with Grace) Lucas is one of those lucky people who discovered her passion early on.

She says, “I came upon a way to live the life I was meant to live.”

Even though it was sometimes difficult in the 70s and 80s, she bypassed all the curses about having to have a college diploma to be successful, about art being an iffy vocational choice, about women being limited in almost any profession. She loved the visual and language arts and immersed herself in them.

From earliest memory she was in love with the majesty, form, line, mass, texture, and soul of the equine, so she began painting horses. People adored her images and bought them like crazy as she traveled the art show circuit. Studio work was a perfect match for her talent and routine. The rest is history, a very successful one at that, and

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she never looked back.

“Painting just suited everything about me,” Mase says. “I enjoyed a nomad’s lifestyle. I loved living out of the back of a van. Along the way, I made hundreds of friends amongst a subculture that felt like family.”

As to Mase’s process, she says, “I started painting oil on canvas. I became sensitized to the solvents and switched to acrylic, which lent itself to new and interesting techniques. While horse paintings have most clearly defined my career, I also love abstract. It seems as an artist matures, they strip away ‘representational’ and begin to appreciate ‘abstract.’ I sometimes paint just color fields.”

She’s taken her abstracts one leap further, to small metallic paintings that are wearables.

“It’s very zen-like,” she says. “I am obsessed with these small abstracts that are art-cessories.”

Wearing them is like being a walking miniature art exhibition.

Mase has lived a life of passion that has brought her great spiritual and emotional wealth in addition to a comfortable living.

It’s allowed her the privilege of building a barn and bringing real horses into her life, horses that she owns and others she boards. There’s a never-ending stable of divine possibilities right in her own backyard.

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ROGER CORN’S POTTERY Roger Corn’s whimsical pottery pieces are the fruits of decades of work and a non-stop sense of whimsy.

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oger Corn is one of the most acclaimed North Georgia potters and is very traditional in nature.

Roger started working in clay in the 1980’s, working for and apprenticing with several of the more established and experienced potters.

Working alongside these very fine folk potters greatly influenced Roger and his work.

Some years later, he branched out, taking his knowledge and his on-the-job training, and for the last 25 years, he has been out on his own as a full-time potter. Enjoying what he did so much, he encouraged his family, wife and two sons, to “pot” with him. One son did for a short while, and his wife would aid in the embellishments of his pieces, creating and decorating his pitchers and vases with grapes and such, but as time passed and life moved on, Roger is, again, back on his own.

The technical aspects of Roger’s

pottery production rivals all others, and his glaze mixtures are stellar. His latest venture is using wrapping paper in the firing process, which creates an indescribable, but beautiful, finish on his face jugs and vases. He is best known for his long-faced face jugs, face teapots, and vases. Special pieces, such as his razorback hogs, multiple-faced jugs, and the infamous porcupine significantly add diversity to any pottery collection and are highly sought after in the folk pottery community.

To see many of Roger Corn’s pottery pieces, visit Around Back at Rocky’s Place in person at 3631 Highway 53 East, Dawsonville, Georgia, or on the web at aroundbackatrockysplace.com. Hours are Saturdays 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sundays, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M., and by appointment. Contact them at (706) 2656030 and gallery@aroundbackatrockysplace.com.

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38TH SEASON

BY NANCY GOULD-AARON HIGHLANDS CASHIERS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 38th season will mark the return of favorite artists and the debut of exciting new talents.

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e at Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival are busy working to present the best Chamber Music season ever – our 38th!

After so many years of bringing world-class musicians to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, you would think we would run out of ways to enthrall you with the exceptional performances offered by the Festival.

Such is not the case with the leadership of our artistic director, William Ransom. This season is no exception with the return of many favorites (the Coucherons, Gary Motley, Philippe Quint, and Elizabeth Pridgen, the Vega Quartet and Fei-Fei, Sara Sant’Ambrogio and Zuill Bailey and, after a long absence, Victor Asuncion). We are excited to experience the debuts of the Armida and Solera Quartets, Scott Rawls, Robyn Bollinger, and Norman Krieger.

We will again offer our Children’s Concert and Kilwins Ice Cream Social, an Interlude concert and our Fall Residency program, including a Saturday evening concert – all free to the public. Our feast and salon program continues to thrive; details on these dinners and small musical programs will be forthcoming.

Stay “tuned” for many more details and additions to the 2019 roster.

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PRODUCING GREATNESS

BY DONNA RHODES

A fortuitous visit to a regional conference snares a raft of fresh new talent for the Highlands Playhouse’s summer season.

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hether you’re looking for a theater scholarship, technicians for lighting or sound production, costumes, set-designers, an exceptional actor for a leading role, or a way to grow your theatrical organization, The Southeastern Theatre Conference lives up to its motto: Connecting You to Opportunities in Theatre Nationwide. It’s the go-to place to raise your spirits, your theater’s curtain, and your production’s proceeds.

Highlands Playhouse’s dynamic duo, Lance Matzke and Bill Patti − managing and artistic directors, respectively, attended the conference this winter in Knoxville at the Conference Center on the 1982 World’s Fair site. They interviewed several highly-qualified applicants who promise to make the 2019 Summer Season our Playhouse’s most outstanding yet. The new hires will add their innovative energy to the mix of an already exceptional crew.

Matzke says, “This was my first opportunity to attend SETC. I dove into an ocean of phenomenal ideas and inspiration. It was

eye-opening and gave me a lot of insight as to how the process works.

“I look forward to gleaning more from the many workshops and lectures offered by SETC in years to come while sharing our own unique mountain experience in exchange.”

Enjoy the new crew’s contribution to three musical productions starting with “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Musical,” June 20 through

July 26.

Bill Patti says, “I’m excited to bring Buddy back to the stage because it is such a knock-out performance and was such a massive hit when we did it last time.”

The second production is “Oklahoma,” the classic written by Rogers and Hammerstein, who redefined the American Musical. The performers are a young and vibrant cast with Jeff Sullivan, lead from last year’s “Guys and Dolls” and “Damn Yankees,” returning as the lead for “Oklahoma,” and Bob Trisolini is back for his third season with the Playhouse.

The third production is “Patsy.” It’s song after song after song, 46 of them to be exact. It has just as much heart as it does singing. Get ready to leave the performance filled to the brim with joy and music.

For more information about the shows, new cast, and crew, patronage, or tickets for shows and movies, visit highlandsplayhouse.org or call the Playhouse at (828) 526 -2695.

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LIVING THE LIFE INTENDED

BY LUKE OSTEEN

PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

Kimmy Vos

For Kimmy Vos, a life of dreams and a twisted path somehow led her to the kitchen of The Ugly Dog Pub.

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f you’re one of those people who believes that fate somehow delivers upon the promises of childhood, no matter how circuitous the path, no matter how many twists in the tale, you could use Kimmy Vos as your primary evidence.

Just consider her arrival in the kitchen of The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands. This peripatetic crucible, where plates are spinning at warp speed and servers pirouette in and out laden with perilously perched trays, is where she’s chosen to display her art.

Think of it – In a few short years, The Ugly Dog has become a Highlands institution. Kimmy is a performance artist in the most public arena in town.

But here’s where fate comes in – It turns out that Kimmy’s been preparing for this show her entire life.

“I guess I always knew I liked to make pretty dishes, even if they weren’t food or even edible – as a kid, I would pick and cut up all my grandmother’s flowers in the yard until I had a bowl of beautiful ‘plant murder,’” she says. “So when i was 18, I moved to Charlotte to attend Johnson & Wales University, one of the premier culinary schools in the world.

Throughout my time there I maintained a 4.0 GPA and was on the Dean’s List. I suppose I’ve always pushed myself to be a bit of an overachiever.”

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After a rigorous education at Johnson & Wales, Kimmy was recruited by a company called Compass Group, where, at 22, she became an executive chef, responsible for high-end, high-pressure event catering.

This post-grad gauntlet made her an ideal candidate for marketing associate for Sysco Foods in Orlando.

The consequent position gave her valuable insight into the dynamics of upper level kitchen management and a workload that consumed her life. Facing physical and mental burnout, she did what she’d done so long ago when she was decimating her grandmother’s garden – she turned to art.

“Art has always been my life, be it culinary, visual, tattoo – any kind really – so I decided that I was now in my 30’s and it was time to pursue more of my passions while i still had time. So over the course of the next few years i worked for myself. I tattooed in a couple good shops in Central Florida (Check out the ink on display on the above portrait). I also started my own jewelry business and worked on visual arts.”

Once again, fortune turned in an unexpected way and sent her on a new path.

Realizing how much she missed her family in Highlands, Kimmy made the trek back up the Mountain to work on her art in a community that embraces artists.

“I planned on to just keep working on my art when I came back, and travel to conventions to sell my art. But when I got to town I was asked if I wanted to work at The Ugly Dog,” she says. “I wasn’t sure at first, wasn’t sure if I was ready to jump back into that lifestyle – but the owners are amazing, genuinely some of the best people you could meet. And me and all my crazy ideas and looks (again, reference those tats), well, I was accepted with open arms.”

So, with all the inevitability of those old MGM musicals, Kim had to go away from her home and family to discover her potential, and then had to return to show everyone what she’d learned.

“There is a great staff, and I get to make great food, I’m working modernizing some aspects of the menus and bringing a bit more gastro pub-style dishes to the specials. I know we have so many awesome things to bring to this town, and I can’t wait to feed everyone!”

So, is fate kind, does she favor those who embrace their dreams and stay true to their vision?

Well, consider these photos of Kimmy’s creations, and look at the confident pose that she’s affected in her kitchen – her kitchen.

Better yet, visit The Ugly Dog and let her show you what she’s learned.

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OBEY THE ROSÉ

BY ASHLEY STEWART

OEI’s Culinary Stars and Whispering Angel Dinner, set for April 5, is an exquisite, sensual celebration of the season.

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pring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. The flowers are blooming, and so are the rosés.

To celebrate the release of the spring rosé wines, the Old Edwards Club Inn and Spa is hosting the Culinary Stars and Whispering Angel Dinner. Usually served up by their in-house chefs, this year’s dinner will be prepared by a trio of celebrated chefs: Chef Sarah Steffan of The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm, Chef Whitney Otawka of The Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, and Chef Jessica Gamble of KR Steakbar in Atlanta.

On Friday, April 5, join The Farm at Old Edwards in the Barn at 6:30 P.M. for cocktail hour. At 7:30 P.M., the party will move to the Pavilion for an exquisitely paired five-course dinner of smoked salmon crostini hors d’oeuvres, braised white asparagus, lump crab cakes, roasted baby carrots, and Peking Duck. The evening will be presented by Paul Chevalier, former winemaker of Champagne Veuve Clicquot and Cloudy Bay. Paul will lead you through the rosé Lifestyle of Saint-Tropez with Château D’Esclans as he presents his distinctive rosés, including the global favorite, Whispering Angel.

The dinner will be accompanied by the soulful music of Dulci Ellenberger.

With a style that ranges from Motown to folk, Dulci is a powerhouse singer and guitarist. The unmatched talent and energy that she brings to the stage is a performance that you don’t want to miss.

The dinner is $165 per person, excluding taxes and gratuities. Seating is limited, so call (828) 787-2635 or (828) 787-2620 to book your spot.

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A CLASSIC SOUTHERN SPREAD

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Half-Mile Farm’s April Chefs in the House dinner brings Chef Kevin Gillespie’s 21st Century take on cherished down-home recipes.

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f you’re looking for luxury and tranquility in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s hard to beat Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards in Highlands. Just outside of downtown Highlands, this luxury country inn offers the best of both worlds with its rustic charm, natural landscapes and indulgent guest rooms and experiences, one of which is the Chefs in the House dinner series. These limited seating dinners are intimate and personal experiences with some of The South’s most acclaimed chefs.

On Friday, April 26, join Kevin Gillespie of Revival, Atlanta’s pacesetting new restaurant, as he crafts a dining experience that reflects his traditional family values. The menu is a delicious and loving tribute to the meals he often ate at his grandmother’s house. This classic Southern spread features farm-fresh ingredients, while showcasing Kevin’s refined culinary techniques.

A graduate from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Kevin worked in several well-known Atlanta restaurants, including Woodfire Grill.

He opened two award-winning restaurants of his own. Gunshow in Atlanta has been featured in GQ and Esquire magazines. His latest restaurant, Revival in Decatur, Georgia, is where his skills in the kitchen genuinely

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shine, bringing a fresh take on the traditional Sunday dinner. On top of all of his other accomplishments, he is also the author of

two cookbooks, “Fire in My Belly” and “Pure Pork Awesomeness.” He was also a finalist in the sixth season of Top Chef and was voted the “Fan Favorite” contestant of the season.

The four-course dinner will feature Charred Asparagus Salad, Foie Gras Mousse, Thrice Cooked Pork Belly, and Chile Rubbed Venison Loin. The finale to this extraordinary meal will be a Deconstructed Snow Monster – a Vanilla Frozen Custard with Cookie Crumble, Confit Strawberry, and Dark Chocolate. Each course will be expertly paired with a range of fantastic wines by sommelier Nick Demos of Tryon Distributing.

Cocktails will be served at 6:30 P.M. and dinner will begin at 7:15. Tickets are $155 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (828) 7872620 or (828)787-2635 to reserve your seats.

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SHOPPING SHOPPING Highland Hiker Cabin

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Mountain Fresh Grocery

Creative Concepts

SHOPPING ON THE EAST SIDE

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Iconic, unique Highlands stores and a singular treasure of Hudson Library anchor the East End of Main Street.

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ountain Fresh Grocery and Wine Market owner Steve Snead-Smith is very excited about the changes that they have planned for the one-of-a-kind store and restaurant.

Rest assured, the updates will only enhance your experience at Mountain Fresh.

“We’ve opened up the floor plan, so it doesn’t feel as crowded when you walk in,” says Steve, “We’re also adding a few new retail items and updating our menu.”

Also new this year is online ordering for the pizza parlor. Customers are now able to order and pay for their pizza online and have it ready for pick-up. Of course, you’ll still be able to order coffee at the espresso bar and the bakery selection is second to none. Their offerings of artisan oils and vinegars are the perfect complement to any meal and make a perfect hostess gift. Mountain Fresh Grocery is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Call (828) 526-2400 or visit mfgro. com.

When you’re done eating, be sure to stop by the Highland Hiker before you head out into the wilderness. Purveyors of all things

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outdoorsy, the Highland Hiker is actually three locations in one. The first is the shoe store, packed to the brim with name brand shoes, boots and sandals. In the main store, the knowledgeable staff will help you find the adventure gear you need to explore the Plateau. Just through the trees is The Cabin.

This historic 1929 Joe Webb log cabin has an excellent selection of everyday wear and fly-fishing gear. The Highland Hiker is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Call (828) 526-5298 and check them out at highlandhiker.com.

Next door to the Highland Hiker is The Bookworm. Staffed entirely by volunteers, this used bookstore is an excellent place to find whatever reading material you may be looking for. All of the profits benefit the Hudson Library and help fund its many programs. If you have unwanted books of your own, The Bookworm is always accepting donations. They’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Business Spot is your go-to place for custom stationery. Use one of their designs or bring in your own to create one of a kind greeting cards, thank you notes and invita-

tions. They offer a full range of printing and shipping services in addition to their wide selection of office supplies, printer cartridges, and even purses that charge your cellphone!

Have a seat at one of their workstations and use the Wi-Fi to get down to business. Need to send a fax or shred sensitive documents?

The Business Spot has you covered. They’re open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday. Call (828) 482-0286 or visit biz-spot.net.

The fabulous stylists at Creative Concepts are here to help you look and feel your best.

In addition to haircuts and styling for everyone in the family, they also offer manicures and pedicures; tanning beds and spray tans; massage therapy and facials. Take the experience home with you with their full lines of Aquage, Verb and Surface products, as well as their line of Senegence makeup products. Let them help you get ready for your big day with their wedding hair and makeup service. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Visit salonvision.com/creativeconcepts and call (828) 526-3939 to book an appointment.

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FUNCTION MEETS STYLE Carry your phone in elegance with these real leather, hand-free chic cases, thoughtfully designed with two slots for credit cards – with add-on pouches for cash, passports, and lipstick available.

u a e t a P l Picks Bandolier Phone Case 98 McCulley’s | Highlands & Cashiers $

SPOTLIGHT THE SEASON The Plateau’s Spring blooms will pop in these elegant, fluted vases. Handblown in Italy and designed in a variety of sizes and flower-enhancing colors.

Vietri Hibiscus Glass Bud Vase $ 49 The Summer House | Highlands

NATURALLY LUSCIOUS Your skin will thank you! These seriously luxurious and natural products are handmade with skin-nourishing ingredients like goat’s milk, shea butter, aloe, and honey.

Simplified Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Lotion $ 26 | Bath Bomb $ 9 | Bath Salts $17 Canyon Spa at Lonesome Valley | Sapphire

A few of our favorite finds from the shops on the Plateau

DRESS YOUR TABLE Life’s every-day moments are a little more special with Le Cadeaux’s virtually indestructible dishware in gorgeous Italian and French inspired designs.

Le Cadeaux Madrid Turquoise Gift Sets Two Handle Bowl & Tea Towel $ 48 | Snack Bowls & Spoons $ 28 Cashiers Kitchen Co. | Cashiers

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Stephanie Bramble

SOUTHEASTERN DESIGN POWERHOUSE

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Fueled by owner Stephanie Bramble’s deep pool of creativity and seemingly inexhaustible drive to succeed, Dutchman’s has expanded beyond the confines of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

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hen you enter Dutchman’s Casual Living Store, located on Main Street in the heart of Highlands, it’s something of a calculated fall down the Rabbit’s Hole.

Every inch of this rambling two-story gallery is loaded with custom furniture vignettes, fabric swatches and upholstery samples in a full spectrum of colors and textures, kitchen accessories, handmade soaps, beautifully scented candles, gift items, and the unexpected, always the unexpected.

But that unexpected aspect is baked into the mix, and it’s a reflection of owner Stephanie Bramble’s kaleidoscopic vision.

That vision propelled her in from a tiny retail space and wedding event business she developed in 2000, to the expansive location it enjoys today.

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the confines of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. You’ll find Dutchman’s on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Opened in 2009, this is Stephanie’s second store, which recently moved around the corner from its original home to a storefront that’s twice as large.

Next was the dazzling store in Cornelius, North Carolina - her largest space and the perfect showcase for the custom-made furniture and home accessories that have become a Dutchman’s hallmark.

Next and most recently, the Atlanta store in Chamblee opened two years ago. This location is housed in an amazing historical building, originally an old milking barn from long ago when the city was farmland.

“I am focusing more on client homes, since all of my stores have taken on design work. With the ability to be able to customize our pieces for a small or larger project, no two homes ever look the same. I am fortunate enough to be able

to design custom furniture pieces through our factory in Indonesia,” explains Stephanie. “I am also developing and growing our lighting – my stores are currently full of bold statement chandeliers.

“Projects for 2019 include a boutique hotel in St. Simons Island that’s currently being built. This is huge for me and my stores.

I have been given the task of designing every piece top to bottom. We also have renovation design projects in Jekyll Island, Lake Keowee and Lake Norman. Plus, now with the Atlanta store, I think we really have our customer’s needs well-suited. It’s all very exciting!”

So, there you have it – a tiny, not-quiteon-Main-Street business has blossomed into a Southeastern design powerhouse with a global reach. It’s the testament to a restless spirit and a brave woman’s imagination fueled by art, color, and beauty with a touch of whimsical style.

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HEAVEN’S BACKYARD ON THE BARTRAM

BY EMILY CROWELL

The Trail Less Traveled offers a wealth of earthly delights.

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oday – unseasonably warm and sunny when it was forecast to be cloudy and cold – my sweetheart and I were heading up to Rabun Bald, a first for both of us.

It’s one of the more popular hiking spots in the region, but I didn’t think it would be too crowded this early in the season.

Was I ever wrong. The parking area was so crammed with cars we couldn’t find a spot. Solitude was on our agenda, and we didn’t turn around and drive away – we fled.

We were heading back down Hale Ridge Road when the car skidded to a stop in front of the Bartram Trail. Here was a section of trail we’d never been on with no cars or people in sight. Sold.

When I was a kid growing up in the woods, I was confined to playing within sight or earshot of our house, so I got to know my home patch of the planet well. My inner child still wants to do that some days – spend a lot of

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time exploring a small area, looking under rocks, searching for treasures under leaves, crouching near a stream, waiting patiently to see what darts through the water.

We didn’t hike very far, maybe a mile in, and took a long time to do it, but we made friends with a new patch of the planet. I hugged a tree next to a singing creek. We spotted a tiny orange mushroom amongst the lush moss so thoroughly covering a rock that no gray showed through. On the way out, we said a brief “hello” to a garter snake basking on the sunlit trail. We ventured offtrail to follow a small stream up toward the top of the ridge until the terrain became too steep to continue. I paused for a moment at the spot where I turned around, sitting, breathing in the joy of a warm sunny day, gazing at the mountains in the distance that will be obscured by leaves shortly after this article is published.

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eled, this stretch is well-maintained thanks to dedicated volunteers of the Bartram Trail Society. Along the way are exposed trunks of trees that have been cut away after falling across the trail, and I found myself in constant genuflection before these fallen trees, in awe of the abundant life growing on these supposedly dead beings.

Lately, I haven’t been drawn to the big views or the spectacular waterfalls – maybe I’ve grown tired of the crowds around them, or perhaps I’m a little weary of the overwhelming emotions associated with being witness to grandeur. I’m compelled to get to know the ordinary patches of planet that I look at every day but rarely take the time to see. Wonder abounds.

Hale Ridge Road is in Scaly Mountain, a little over seven miles from Highlands down NC-106 East on the left. The Bartram Trail is a few miles down on the left after the road turns to dirt.

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GOING WILD WITH NATURE

BY CHARLOTTE MUIR | HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

HIghlands Biological Station’s slate of workshops are both a mirror and a looking glass for the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau’s natural heritage.

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his summer, the Highlands Biological Station will offer a variety of workshops sure to pique the interest of every Highlands resident and visitor!

These fun and educational courses are geared toward the community with options for all.

Workshop topics this summer include nature photography, wildflowers, natural science illustration, birding, tree identification, and more. The length of each workshop varies as well, so you can find one to fit your summer schedule whether it’s two hours, two days, or a week.

One workshop we are especially excited about is “Moss Gardening with Mossin’ Annie,” offered on May 23 and September 26. Discover the magic of mosses in today’s landscapes with Annie Martin, aka Mossin’ Annie, nationally-recognized moss gardening expert and author of “The Magical World of Moss Gardening.” Your journey will include a visual tour of impressive moss garden photographs, moss ID samples,

and valuable tips on how to succeed as a moss gardener. Hands-on experiences will include making your own moss dish garden to take home and in-depth instruction culminating in the Highlands Biological Station’s Learning Moss Garden.

Another engaging workshop for the artis-

tic-minded is “Nature as a Window to Greater Truths” with John Manuel on June 21 and 22. Nature can be a starting point to writing stories and essays that seek out a deeper truth.

The sight of a fleeing heron may bring back memories of a lost love, or a grueling hike can lead to a reorientation of priorities in life. In this course, each participant will be encouraged to explore in writing a greater truth learned through an encounter with the natural world.

The Highlands Biological Station serves the community of Highlands and all who visit. Please stop by to stroll the Botanical Garden, which is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk. Plan on joining us this summer as well for our Zahner Conservation Lecture series, an educational workshop, or a children’s nature camp.

For more information regarding our summer workshop schedule, visit highlandsbiological.org or give us a call at (828) 526-2221.

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WILSON’S SNIPE

BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | WILSON’S SNIPE PHOTO BY ED BOOS

No, we’re not kidding. See if you can spot the Snipe.

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his bird is sufficiently rarely sighted for a “snipe hunt” to be synonymous with a boondoggle joke played upon the uninitiated and naïve. There are millions of Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata) in North America, but they are usually so well-camouflaged and secretive that they often go unseen. It’s remarkable, then, that one was sighted recently on the Highlands Plateau during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Snipes are members of the sandpiper family, cousins to the Woodcock. It is a plump, robin-sized shorebird whose habitat includes inland mud bogs, pond edges, and flooded fields. A migratory bird, its breeding grounds are in Canada, and it winters in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

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insect larvae, earthworms, flies, beetles, grasshoppers, and the occasional lizard or frog. It feeds beneath the soil line with a highly specialized, elongated bill that can probe the wet soil and slurp up small prey while remaining closed and submerged. The Wilson’s Snipe has eyes placed near the back of its round head, enabling it to see behind itself while feeding.

This is an evasive gamebird, hunted for its meaty breast. With its large breast muscles, it can reach flight speeds of 60 mph. When roused from its hidden ground perch, it reaches great heights taking a rapid zigzag flight pattern that makes it difficult to shoot. Sharpshooters in 19th Century British India who hunted snipe were called “snipers,” a term that has endured in the English language.

The male of the species courts the fe-

male with dizzying high flight and “winnowing” or emitting a whistling hu-hu-hu sound resulting from air passing over its unique tail feathers. The female tends the nest, usually four eggs. Upon fledging, the male takes the older fledges “under his wing” while the female looks after the younger fledges. Snipe protect their nest from invaders by feigning injury.

Happy snipe hunting from the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.

The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them. HPAS is a 501(c)(3) organization, a Chapter of the National Audubon Society. Visit highlandsaudubonsociety.org for information on membership and all activities.

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THE FOREST’S TRILLIUM SURPRISE

BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS | THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER PHOTO BY PETER RAY

Trillium is a shy forest dweller with delicate blossoms.

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rillium is an early bloomer from the Lily Family ( Liliaceae) that springs forth from the forest floor and loves to live in the shade.

The timing works well in wooded areas because it has enough sun to grow before the trees form their dense canopy.

Keep an eye out for these beauties as you tromp through the woods and try not to step on them. Most grow to about 12 to 14 inches tall, but they’re fairly tender and need to be protected. There are two kinds of Trillium, the pedicellate and the sessile. Pedicel means Little Foot, and those types of Trillium have a single flower on top of its stem, making it appear the flowers are nodding.

The other type, the sessile, means the flower is resting, or sitting on top of the plant and doesn’t appear to have a stem at all. It’s no wonder that some of these types of trillium are called Toadstool Plants, because it sort of looks like a frog on a lily pad.

Trilliums are a horizontal rhizome plant that has a vast underground network. The part of the plant we refer to as the stem is actually an escapee that reaches upward and pushes the limits until it breaks through the earth, continuing to climb until its three

leaves form at the top. Remember those pedicellate types? They’re the undercover agents, and the sessile plants are the lookouts, and they’re all looking out for one another and places their family can sprout.

Trillium catesbaei is a North Carolina native, affectionately called Catesby’s and is an excellent example of a pedicellate. Its beautiful delicate flower ranges from a deep pink to an almost-white dusty pink color. Another is the deep crimson color of the Vaseyi.

Famed University of Georgia horticulture professor Allan Armitage says, “If you can’t find Trillium in the nursery, take a walk in the woods, and enjoy nature’s treasures. Take a photo, not a plant.”

There are usually a few Trillium at the Mountain Garden Club’s plant sale.

The annual sale is always held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. If you’re lucky enough to have part of this native underground network, you’re lucky enough.

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THE DANCE THAT ANGLERS KNOW

BY MATT CANTER | BROOKINGS ANGLERS

Local streams offer an irresistible invitation to “The Dance.”

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pringtime…it’s a magical time of the year in the Carolina Mountains.

Wildflowers, trees budding out, and songbirds singing are all like magnets to enjoying the great outdoors. What often goes unnoticed is what’s happening in our local trout streams this time of year. As water temperatures warm ever so slightly, the trout, and the aquatic insects they feed on, come out of their lethargic winter modes and “Dance the Dance” that anglers in the know lose sleep over.

A critical component of the dance is referred to as a “hatch.” This can get kind of nerdy, but bear with me. A hatch refers to a moment in time when a particular type of aquatic insect decides to leave the water to mate. If you’re not familiar with aquatic insects, there are thousands of bugs that live 99.99 percent of their lives underwater. The 0.01 percent of their life that they are not underwater is the hatch. When water temperature, sunlight, and time of year all line up for a specific type of aquatic insect, they all decide to leave their homes at the bottom of the stream, swim to the surface, “hatch” out of their exoskeletons, dry their wings, and fly up into the canopy above to mate. This entire process from when they hatch until they die lasts approximately 1-2 days.

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Why is this so important? Aquatic insects make up the majority of our beautiful mountain trout’s diet. When these aquatic insects hatch, it’s their most vulnerable moment, and the trout know that, which sends them into a feeding frenzy. I might add that this feeding frenzy occurs on the surface of the water, making a very visual and desirable angling experience to the angler who knows what to look for.

Here’s how I describe the dance: After a long cold winter, a warming spell is in the forecast. I go to great lengths to free a window of opportunity…fishing is on my mind. The day arrives, and I pack my vest with lunch, water, and flies. I want to keep my own personal expectations low, but I make sure to pack a box of dry flies that will best mimic the potential “hatch.” After a long hike into a section of stream that is not fished often, I start the day by nymph (flies that sink) fishing. I am picking up a fish here and there, fishing likely holding spots as to be expected this time of year. After a brief lunch break on a likely rock, I catch a glimpse of a bug fluttering by. Trying to keep expectations low, I can’t help but focus on looking for more bugs. After I see two or three flying up off of the water, and another float by on top of the water, I’m about

to burst with excitement. The hatch is about to be on in full force. I grab a bug out the air as it flies by, study it, and select a fly out of my box of dry flies that best mimics it, and tie it to the end of my line.

Time to Dance. Scan the water. Find a fish feeding on the bugs…I am looking for any disturbance on the water’s surface. There he is, right on that current seam where he should be.

Where’s the right position to make the cast from? I want the fish to see my fly float on the water just like the real thing, but if the fish sees me or my shadow beforehand, it’s all over. I find the right position and lay down a soft cast in the feeding zone. As the fly floats with the current, I see his shadow emerge from the bottom of the stream. Patience now, it’s a slow riser…lifting too soon will blow the whole thing.

He ate it…set the hook! A connection is made. I fooled the fish, got him to eat my artificial fly just like it was the real thing. I study his beauty and release him to fight another day.

For some people, fishing is about bringing a meal to the table, for others it’s bragging rights of catching a big fish, but for me it’s all about “The Dance.” April is a good month to Dance in the Carolina Mountains.

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DAMSELFLY DANCER PHOTO BY KEVIN FITZPATRICK

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amselfly Dancer (Genus Argia or Enallagma ) The slender Blue-fronted Dancer is a Damselfly that flits, flutters, and bounces as it flies, making it a natural choreographer.

Dancers’ flight patterns are not straightlined. This Pond Damsel appears to dance and bounce along its way. Damselflies are smaller than Dragonflies, but they can be just as colorful.

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HISTORY

Glade Mountain Road

NORTH CAROLINA’S JUMPING OFF PLACE

BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Glade Mountain Road was the near-impassable gateway to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in the aftermath of the Civil War.

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t the end of the Civil War, there were no roads to Highlands. There were few settlers on the Plateau, and the area was devoted largely to Native American hunting grounds. The land had not been fully explored or publicly mapped.

But behind the scenes, the Union hired a cartographer to prepare a war map of the region to keep the Rebels from holing up in the hills and waging a guerrilla war. That map turned out to be an indispensable aid to Sherman and his burn-and-conquer strategy.

The first post-Civil War road, aside from an animal path or Indian trail, was the Glade

Mountain Road from Walhalla to Webster. It went through Whiteside Cove and Cashiers Valley. The byway was a bumpy, rutted wagon road that climbed the mountains on the north side of Walhalla. It forded the Chattooga River, swung around Glade Mountain, and passed the home of Col. John and Sarah Alley (now Lombard’s Lodge) in Whiteside Cove on its way to Cashiers Valley.

The Glades Road today is hardly passable even by Jeep. Woodrow Wilson traveled this road as early as 1879. He summered at John R. Thompson’s boarding house in Horse Cove. The President complained the road

was a poor excuse for transport, intimating, he could endure it, but “for delicate ladies and children it was trying in the extreme.”

He dubbed the road, “North Carolina’s jumping-off place.”

To learn more about our state’s happy trails and jumping off places, read Ran P. Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” It’s borrowable at local libraries or purchase-able through the Highlands Historical Society at highlandshistory.com or highlandshistory@nctv.com. The Highlands Historical Society will be open for visits beginning Memorial Day weekend.

For more information about the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, visit thelaurelmagazine.com

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THE DILLARD LEGACY

BY CAROL M. BRYSON | HISTORIAN Let me introduce you to Carol M. Bryson, a fellow historian, and author of “Glenville and Cashiers….From the Records, The Early History of Glenville and Cashiers, North Carolina, Volumes One and Two.” Hopefully, she will frequently be my guest writer of Cashiers history articles.

If you want to contact Carol, email her at GlenvilleAndCashiersHistory@email.com. - Jane Nardy

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fter the split of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Dillard family found themselves on the Tennessee side of the state line.

With their true loyalties to the state of North Carolina, some of the family members decided to move to the remaining portion of North Carolina. Thomas Dillard III and his wife, Dorcas Polly Love Dillard, chose the Morgan area along the Ivy River in Buncombe County.

One of their sons, John Love Dillard, purchased 50 acres on the Oconeylufty River in Haywood County in 1816. This area is now part of Jackson County.

When Thomas Dillard III died in 1827, his widow, Dorcas Love Dillard, went to live on her son’s land on the Oconeylufty River. Dorcas had taken over the care of her grandson, Lynch Dillard, a child of Thomas Dillard

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what is now northern Jackson County.

Lynch Dillard was elected clerk of the Superior Court of Jackson County in 1857 and also later served as Justice of the Court. In 1861 he married Cashiers native Sarah Ann Allison, whose roots tied back to the Zachary family.

Soon, Lynch was serving in the Civil War as a Lieutenant for the Confederacy, under his uncle, Captain Thaddeus Dillard Bryson Sr. Dillard Canyon In the 1870 U. S. Population Census, Lynch Dillard with his wife and three chilIV and Martha Lynch Dillard. Martha died in dren are listed as living at the upper reaches 1829, 10 days after she gave birth to Lynch. of the Blue Ridge Divide just east of Cedar The father, Dorcus’s son, Thomas Dillard IV, Creek Road, thus the name “Dillard Canmoved to Gilmer County, Georgia, where yon,” now called “Lonesome Valley.” The he married and started another family. In union of Lynch and Sarah Allison Dillard 1836, Dorcas Love Dillard decided to pur- gave birth to five children who later marchase her own piece of land, so she got a ried into the Hooper, Fugate, Nicholson and 100-acre land grant near Gunter’s Creek in Picklesimer families of Cashiers.

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HISTORY Heritage Arts

WHITTLING AWAY Local whittler Daniel Bolick

BY ASHLEY STEWART | PHOTOS BY GREG CLARKSON

Out of the mists of antiquity, whittling has remained a solitary art form.

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hen I was growing up, I remember seeing a little wooden figurine of a pig in my Nana’s living room. I was told to be careful with it because it was lightweight and the legs were fragile. My father made it. He whittled it out of a piece of balsa wood. His father, my grandpa, taught him how to whittle, just like his father before him.

People have been carving pictures and figurines into wood since man first invented the knife. Vikings carved magnificent dragon heads into the prows of their boats. Medieval Europeans carved saints and angels into their churches. But whittling as we know it in America has a much shorter history. The popularity of whittling peaked in the century between 1865 and 1965. During the civil war, there wasn’t much to do in the downtime between battles. Soldiers would pull out their trusty pocket knives, find a good stur-

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dy piece of wood and carve. They would carve walking sticks, figurines, spoons, and even wooden chains.

After the war, veterans brought those skills home and passed them down through the generations. It was particularly popular in rural areas and with migrant or itinerant laborers. These traveling “hobos” would trade their whittlings for food and other

necessities. Whittling and carving were and still are, an inexpensive hobby to create anything from everyday objects to toys.

Around the middle of the 20th Century, whittling became one of the skills taught by the burgeoning Boy Scouts. Almost every boy carried a pocket knife out of necessity. The popularity of this hands-on activity began to fade after the mid-1960s as the electronic age began to blossom and children began gravitating towards arcades and TV screens.

Carving and whittling still attract attention and interest as forms of folk art. Many carving clubs and magazines can still be found across the country. There is a wide selection of carving tools outside of the humble pocket knife, in addition to plenty of books and websites.

Whittling isn’t just an old man on his front porch, shaving a stick away into sawdust.

It’s a uniquely American art form.

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CHS RESTORES 1890 SCHOOLHOUSE

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Thanks to a hard-working crew and a generous community, the Hampton School House is being restored to its former glory.

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he Cashiers Historical Society has been working tirelessly, restoring and renovating the historic Hampton School House, which was moved to the Historical Society grounds from High Hampton in August 2018.

The school was originally built in 1890 for the children of Cashiers

by Wade Hampton III, and was staffed by his three sisters. For many years this small schoolhouse was the hub of the community’s educational needs, as well as a community gathering place.

The society is on schedule for the anticipated grand opening in June.

Working around the often unpredictable winter weather, a dedicated crew has been working diligently to ensure the building

is returned to its original state. CHS has extensively researched the building materials original to the structure, measuring exact locations of missing windows, and restoring the previously deteriorated foundation.

Stepping in to help with the project completion, Jennings Custom Homes has replaced a huge, worn out support beam that once sat in the ground and held the schoolhouse together for over 128 years. This restoration completes a vital step in moving closer to being ready to set the building onto its foundation.

Once on the foundation, the repairs and restoration of the interior, as well as roofing repair will begin. Shortly after, the furnishing of a period school desk, wood-fired stove, and teacher’s blackboard will complete the restoration.

CHS is accepting donations to help fund the School House restoration project. Donations may be sent to the Cashiers Historical Society at PO Box 104, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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HEALTH

Amber Hornbarger with resident Louie Michaud.

CELEBRATING MISSION’S VOLUNTEERS

BY DONNA RHODES

The residents and staff of Eckerd Living Center rely on cheerful volunteers like Amber Hornbarger.

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ission Hospital and Eckerd Living Center celebrate National Volunteer Month this April by recognizing those who assist their staff and patients in marvelous, magnanimous ways.

One of their most outstanding Eckerd volunteers is Amber Hornbarger. Her husband required rehab. She accompanied him for his sessions and became acquainted with staff and patients. It wasn’t long before she was assisting others, wheeling patients to activities, aiding the staff and rehab personnel.

“I really enjoyed my time,” she said. “I reached out to find a way to give back a little. I got such a good vibe that I wanted to be a part of the team. Over the months following, I got my official badge and spent time helping people with all kinds of things.

Everyone is extremely wonderful to work with.

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It’s almost a guilty pleasure being part of the Eckerd community.”

Amber says that the Eckerd crowd is the most fun group of people she’s ever been around.

“The staff truly sees residents as family.

They go out of their way to make sure patients are engaged and active.” She adds, “We do tons of arts and crafts . . . Hands-On work. Sometimes I give manicures. I enjoy the one-on-one time, getting to know residents individually. I see how staff members connect with every single resident. I’ve made some great friends up there, and I cherish it.”

Dennis Bowman, head of Mission’s Volunteer Services, agrees that the hospital and Eckerd Living Center have a committed, caring group of volunteers. He’s working on

expanding that program to include more young people to help with activities, music, walks, conversations, and caregiver assistance. By showing young volunteers the facilities and introducing them to different departments such as therapies and vocations ranging from entry-level attendants to RNs and MDs, he hopes to encourage them to join the medical field as they consider possible careers.

He adds, “Volunteering here is a marvelous way to fulfill senior community service hours for graduation.”

To learn more about Mission’s Volunteer Services, contact Dennis at dennis.bowman@msj.org. To be part of the team, fill out an online application at careers.missionhealth.org. For more information, call Dennis at (828) 526-1376.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DETOX?

BY DR. SUE AERY | AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Healthy eating keeps the liver happy and leads to a healthy, happy life.

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hen we think of detoxing, there are probably 10 0 different thoughts that come to mind.

Some people believe a detox means they should soak their feet until the water darkens; others think of fasting for several days to a month; some think of a special liquid diet; and so on and so on.

True detoxification occurs in the liver as it cleans our blood, and there are several phases in this process. Phase One occurs when the blood enters the liver through the hepatic portal (bloodstream), allowing fat-soluble molecules to be converted into water soluble molecules. The fatsoluble molecules protect the body from harm by wrapping around contaminants until they reach the Liver. The contaminants can be toxins of any kind: pollutants, pesticides, alcohol, waste metabolites and drugs, all of which are foreign and damaging to the body. In Phase Two, these molecules become water-soluble, which means that they can then be “conjugated” or attached to an antioxidant and then removed from the body through several pathways. This removal process is Phase Three as the waste products

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are transported safely out of the body through the kidneys (urine) and the gallbladder (bile and stool). This process happens naturally and continuously as long as the body and liver are healthy and have all the right components to drive these pathways.

For this process to occur efficiently and completely, we must have an abundance of antioxidants for the conjugation phase.

Our bodies produce a finite amount of antioxidants naturally, so the rest need to be consumed as our foods and supplements.

Understanding the consistent need for antioxidants is very important and can help with our healthy choices of foods on a daily basis. Most antioxidants come naturally from fruits, vegetables and berries in their whole form, as fresh as possible and preferably as raw as possible, too.

Don’t forget to look for organic and nonGMO! Think hard about how many fruits and veggies you eat every day! And think about when you are eating these phytonutrients – is it with every meal, every snack?

In terms of servings, the recommended amount per day (your own fist size is one serving) is 7-13 for women and 9-13 for men.

And those numbers are just for baseline health, not for optimal health and these are definitely not enough for anyone who is an athlete or trains regularly. We can’t or don’t all want to chew or drink that many fruits and veggies every day so we can look to high-quality supplementation such as concentrated produce powders in capsule form, vitamins C, D, and E, Resveratrol, Glutathione, Turmeric, L-Glutamine, dark chocolate, beta-Carotene, Lycopene, nuts, beans, and even artichokes.

The valuable components of these vitamins and foods need to be abundant in your daily nutrition in order to protect and neutralize the damaging particles called free radicals. Free radicals are what ravages the body causing disease and premature aging. To combat this naturally, eat more fruits and veggies, supplementing as needed, and protect your body and Liver from accelerated aging and damage!

The best protections are to eat clean, detox daily, drink plenty of water and exercise every day. Oh, and get plenty of rest to allow the body time to do its own detoxification process!

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A YOGI’S GUIDE TO WEIGHT BALANCE

BY ASHBY UNDERWOOD-GARNER | YOGA HIGHLANDS

A few simple steps can change the way your body and mind and spirit embrace the quickening year.

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Yoga HIghlands believes in building deep reserves that support agility of body and mind. They specialize in adapting yoga for your individual needs and a nourishing approach to self-care through Ayurveda and personal retreat.

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re you possibly feeling weighed down at winter’s end?

I hear from many people who do not feel satisfied with their personal weight or shape. It’s common and may be necessary to add a layer during the colder months from eating extra food to stay warm.

This stagnation, if not removed, can accumulate in both body and mind. Weight gain and excess acidosis is a common physical sign of this. Mental stagnation can appear as confusion, depression or negative self-talk. These patterns can build over the years. Would you rather be a stagnant pond or a flowing river?

With spring arriving, it’s time to clean things up.

Here are two steps to get started right now balancing your weight naturally: Step 1. Identify Excess. Ask yourself, “Where am I over-indulging?” First, set your intention and commit to positive, healthy change for yourself. From this vantage point, begin to observe yourself, your rhythms and daily choices.

Learn to distinguish between appetite, craving, and hunger. Remove greed by redefining balance in eating, sleeping, and exercising. You may find that your definition of leisure changes.

A hot cup of tea can be decadent when you choose well for you.

Step 2. Clear Excess. Hydration is key. Upon rising, drink a cup of warm lemon water with brewed fresh ginger to stimulate digestion.

Take a 20 minute walk and do 10 push-ups daily to build core strength. Finish your evening meal by 6:00 P.M. Going to bed a little hungry is a good thing!

Use a dry skin brush to improve circulation from your legs and arms toward your heart.

Stimulating the flow of your lymphatic system opens the channels for natural waste to release. Residue in the colon, liver, and gall bladder can be addressed with a foodbased spring cleanse, herbal teas and yoga techniques.

Schedule a day for a personal digital detox to put down your phone and computer.

Be “unavailable” to others to be available for yourself. When we reclaim our thoughts as our own and not what we are fed through a screen, our creativity soars.

A spring cleanse is a reset that empowers you with self-control, surprising vitality, and confidence in achieving the body you deserve.

HEALTH

SOUP’S ON

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he days are sunnier, the grass has sprung, the flowers are here, and the air feels warmer. Unfortunately, the cold and flu season is not ready to leave us yet.

During the cold and flu season, some supplements work better than others.

Elderberry syrup, Vitamins C and D can help keep colds at bay. There is nothing like a warm bowl of freshly-made healing soup, however. This soup can act as both a preventative and as a remedy.

Full of naturally healing foods like garlic, and warm spices like ginger, as well as probiotic-rich miso, this soup is also easy on the stomach for those times when viruses hit the digestive system. Kombu is a nutritious mineral-rich seaweed, available in health food stores. It can help your body recover faster.

Ingredients 1 medium Onion diced 4 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil 1/2 cup Brown Rice 1 sheet Kombu 3 tablespoons Dried Mushrooms 4 cloves Garlic diced 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated 1/2 bunch Fresh Parsley chopped 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper 8 tablespoons Miso Paste (Chickpea Miso is fine) optional: Sea Salt to taste Instructions 1. Saute the Onion in oil for about four minutes.

2. Put Brown Rice, Kombu, the sauteed Onion, and the Mushrooms into a large

pot. Cover with eight glasses of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.

3. When the soup is simmering, dice the Garlic and let it sit for a few minutes.

4. Add Garlic, Ginger and Parsley and Cayenne to the soup and simmer for five-seven minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

5. Let the soup stand uncovered for five minutes to cool. Throw away the Kombu, getting it with a fork.

6. Obtain one cup of soup liquid, stir the Miso Paste into it. Mix to combine. Pour the Miiso into the soup. Taste and add more salt if needed.

7. Let the soup stand, covered, to develop flavor for seven to 10 minutes. Serve.

BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM Organic elderberry syrup and loose tea available locally

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HOMES AND LIFESTYLES

Diane McPhail

Au t h o r S p o t l i g h t

A TALE DESTINED TO BE TOLD

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Local Author Diane McPhail mines her family history for a galvanizing tale of slavery and heartbreak leading up to the Civil War.

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love reading in all genres, but historical fiction is my guilty pleasure.

I’m always fascinated with other time periods, and I live vicariously through the characters of my favorite books. My most recent foray into days gone by was the humbling opportunity to read Diane McPhail’s latest novel, “The Abolitionist’s Daughter,” which is coming out on April 30 from Kensington Publishers.

This is a heart-wrenching tale of love and family set during the tumultuous years of the Civil War. The story follows Emily Matthews, the sheltered daughter of Judge Matthews, a staunch abolitionist whose hands are tied by 1850’s laws that forbid freeing slaves. Judge Matthews takes it upon himself to illegally educate his slaves and works at his risk to see them freed.

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As the Civil War erupts, Emily’s family is torn apart. Violence flares between Emily’s family and that of her newlywed husband, all because of a simple lie. In the aftermath, Emily finds herself facing the harsh realities of life in the frontier town of Greensboro, Mississippi. Emily struggles to survive in this harsh, shifting world alongside her companion, a slave named Ginny, and her motherin-law, Adeline.

“The Abolitionist’s Daughter” is loosely based on a true story. There really was a shortlived feud between two families in Civil War Mississippi. The son and daughter of a family with no land married the son and daughter of a landed family. Tensions came to a head over inheritance, resulting in these women burying husbands, sons, and father—five men

in all—on the same day.

This story has stuck with Diane her entire life, constantly tugging on her sleeve, begging to be told. As a therapist, she was deeply interested in the psychological depths and complex relationships around this violence and trauma. In her research, she was surprised to discover that she was directly descended from the young woman forced to bury the men of her family.

Diane begins her eight-week book tour on April 30, in Oxford, Mississippi, not far from where the story takes place. Her cross-country tour will include an interview on Live Talk LA in California and a panel for the National Historical Society in Washington, D.C. For more information on Diane, her books and her tour, visit dianemcphailauthor.com.

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TIME FOR SOME FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING

BY MARY BETH BRODY | EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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pring is here – and for many of us, that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying up your home, why not try brightening your financial environment? Some of the same moves you make to clean your surroundings may apply to your finances. Consider these suggestions: • Get rid of clutter. When you go through your closets, attic, basement or other areas, you may find many items you no longer need. You might be able to sell some of these things or find other ways of disposing of them. And as you review your portfolio, you might also encounter “clutter” in the form of investments that may be redundant to others you own. If so, you might consider selling these investments and using the proceeds to purchase new ones, which may help you broaden your portfolio.

• Protect yourself from hazards. As you go about your spring cleaning, you may well encounter hazardous substances, such as cleaning agents, paints, batteries, pesticides and so on, which you don’t need anymore and which may pose potential health risks. You can reduce the possible danger

from these materials by recycling or disposing of them in an environmentally safe way.

Your overall financial situation has hazards, too, in the form of illness or injury preventing you from working, or, in your later years, the need for some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home. To protect yourself, you may need appropriate insurance, including disability and longterm care.

• Find new uses for existing possessions.

When you’re sprucing up your home, you may rediscover uses for things you already have. Who knows – perhaps that treadmill that’s been gathering dust in your garage could actually be employed again as part of your rededicated exercise regimen. And you might be able to get more mileage out of some of your existing investments, too.

Suppose, for instance, that some of your stocks are paying you dividends, which you take as cash. If you don’t really need this income to support your lifestyle, you might consider reinvesting the dividends so that you can own more shares of the dividendpaying stocks. Over the long run, increased share ownership is a key to helping build

your portfolio.

• Establish new habits.

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be just about physical activities – it can also involve a new set of habits on your part. For example, instead of placing your unread magazines in an ever-expanding pile, try to read and recycle them quickly. You can also develop some positive habits as an investor, such as “paying yourself first” by regularly putting some money in an investment account each month, even before paying all your bills. You can also avoid some bad habits, such as overreacting to market downturns by selling investments to “cut your losses,” even though those same investments may still have strong growth potential and may still be suitable for your needs.

Doing some spring cleaning can make you feel better about your living space today. And applying some of these techniques to your financial situation can help you gain a more positive outlook for tomorrow.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones -Financial Advisor.

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TRUE GRITS

BY DONNA RHODES ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER

Donna’s grits-induced rhapsody is jarred by her inclusion of strawberry compote.

Still, it was the right decision.

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hile on my annual winter sojourn to Edisto Island, off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, I bought a fancy cloth bag of Charleston’s Own Stone Ground Whole Grain White Grits, prepared on granite millstones in its namesake’s city. Its logo: Experience a history you can taste. Grits have been a Charleston staple since the town was settled in 1670. Many a belly lops over its belt from one too many servings of this essential Southern soul food.

While I am not a drinking person, I admire those who can retronasal a wine’s bouquet and describe its nutty, crisp, dry, fruity, oaky qualities without even tasting it. I, on the redneck end of that tasting spectrum, can tell you any aspect of a superb grit, just as the finest sommelier would characterize his wine.

Thus, I verify the miller’s claim that the consumption of his product is truly an historical experience, for I detected a tinge of Ft. Sumter, a whiff of a musket barrel, the zest of a well-seasoned iron pot, a hint of Granny’s smokehouse pig fat (possibly a razor-back) . . . and all of it swirled in a creamy, full-bodied boil, with not a hint of cotton ball mouth-feel. Bottom line, my bag o’ grits was 794 grams of Low Country yum.

As a testimonial to its flavor, my pals and I cheffed-up Shrimp and Grits, Cheese Grits, leftover grits sliced and fried, grits omelets. faux-grits-polenta with marinara, crockpot grits, grits fritters, and warm, sweet grits with a strawberry compote. That last one does involve sugar, thus breaking a Southern code and putting one’s life at risk for whippin’ it up. So consider yourself warned. Jefferson Davis’s ghost stands watch for grit felons.

Next time you find yourself wanting something that truly sticks to your ribs, and possibly your pots, utensils, and countertops, cook up a crock o’ grits. Avoid the pre-bagged instant brand or Jefferson D. and his musket just might kiss your grits good-bye.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS

BEAUTY

CABINET DESIGN

CATERING

CLEANING

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

CONCIERGE

CONSTRUCTION

HEATING/COOLING

HOME CARE

HOME DECOR

ROOFING

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GIVING BACK

BUZZING ‘ROUND THE MEADOW

BY GRACE MCCANTS | HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST PHOTO OF MCKINNEY MEADOW BY RENEE BYRD

Local meadows are abuzz with life and beauty thanks to the efforts of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

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ildflowers are even more beautiful in the mountains, don’t you think? The mountain air, high elevation, and unique granitic soils create an amazing and colorful expanse of flowering plants. Not only are the flowers beautiful to look at, but they are important ecologically. Flowering plants and pollinators have a special symbiotic relationship: flowers are able to reproduce via pollination, while pollinators receive their nectar food source.

Two wonderful wildflower-filled properties that Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust protects are McKinney Meadow in Cashiers, and the Pittillo Family Nature Preserve in Cullowhee.

Come April, the blossoms open, the bees come buzzing, and hikers with their cameras arrive for views of a lifetime.

McKinney Meadow in Cashiers is a lovely addition to an already incredible town. This mountain meadow is preserved forever by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and boundless in plant life and pollinators. Some wild-

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flowers include Trillium, Blackberries, Robin’s Plantain, Coneflowers, and more. Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust also loves to bring our Kids-In-Nature students to the meadow for different service-day projects and educational programs. Therefore this property is important not only to the Pollinator Corridor but to the students buzzing around as well. This location does not have hiking trails, but is open to the public for wildflower photography—and is well worth the driveby or leisurely walk.

Dr. Dan Pittillo of the Pittillo Family Nature Preserve is a renowned botanist, retired Western Carolina University professor, and wildflower expert. The Pittillo Family Nature Preserve has new trails (opening April 17) some built by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and our hardworking volunteers to allow access to the incredible Flame Azaleas, Blue and White Crested Irises, Larkspur, Fraiser’s Sedge, Wild Ginger, and more.

Did you know that Wild Ginger is pollinated

by ants? Hence the diversity of pollinators among the diversity of plants, including but not limited to: insects (butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and bees), birds (hummingbirds and goldfinch), mammals (squirrels, chipmunks, and even black bears!). As well as nature’s most ubiquitous pollinator: fresh, cool, clean wind. All are awaiting springtime at the Pittillo Family Nature Preserve.

Western North Carolina is already known for its beautiful mountain vistas, but the wildflower wonders are waiting as well. Visit one of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s many protected public properties, and tailor-fit your hike to what you’re looking for, whether it be: familyfriendly, strenuous, dog-friendly, easy, mountainous-views, pond-views, wildflower trails, or more. To see trail maps, directions, and other information visit hicashlt.org. If you feel called to donate or volunteer to help maintain these properties, contact Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust by calling (828) 526-1111 or emailing info. hitrust@earthlink.net.

GIVING BACK

CARPE DIEM FARMS

BY SUE BLAIR | CARPE DIEM FARMS

The well-being of the equines of Carpe Diem Farms and the humans who rely upon them requires the assistance of a committed community.

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arpe Diem Farms has had its doors open for business at Volunteer Nicole Taylor the end of Western Rhodes Drive in Highlands following its grand opening in October 1997.

The foundation, established in 1992, had been operating its equine and human services programs in other locations. Throughout our history 23 horses have been involved in our programs, nine horses remain as the core of all we do for others.

Most can’t even begin to imagine the enormity of caring for one horse much less a herd of nine. The time, physical labor and expense involved can be daunting. Yet, the pleasure and the relationships created between horse and human are immeasurable. I just read a study today by Ohio State University which proved measurable We need help! We need to expand our changes in cognitive and physical improvevolunteer and our paid staff base. There just ments in participants with Alzheimer’s workaren’t enough of us to do all that it takes to ing with horses. provide the care for the horses, the physical

plant, the production of Easy’s Slipper as well as work with individuals and groups needing and wanting our services.

So, we reach out to our community, to each person reading this article. Do you have a few hours a week to help? Are you looking for an interesting parttime job with a lot of variety? Do you have skills to share? It’s not just mucking stalls or grooming horses. It’s so much more.

If you or someone you know would like to know more about the opportunities available please call and let’s get you down on the farm.

Carpe Diem Farms, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, experiential education foundation dedicated to “Exploring the Human Potential Through Equines.” Call Sue Blair at (828) 526 -2854 for opportunities and possibilities.

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A CENTURY OF AMERICAN LEGION Even at 100, the American Legion continues to serve the men and women who have donned the uniform.

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n March 16, the American Legion turned 100, and local Post 370 celebrated the centennial milestone.

While the local post was chartered in 1946, the organization as a whole traces its roots to March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France, in the aftermath of World War I. The American Legion was federally chartered on Sept. 16, 1919, and quickly became an influential force at the national, state and local levels – dedicated to serving veterans, a strong national defense, youth and patriotism.

A year after it was formed, the American Legion had chartered more than 5,400 local posts that continue to operate today. Since then, it has grown to more than 13,000 posts around the world with more than 2.2 million wartime-veteran members. Throughout its first century, the American Legion built a legacy on such accomplishments as leading the way to create U.S. Flag Code, helping start the Veterans Administration, as well as drafting and getting passed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (otherwise known as the G.I. Bill), which transformed America in the second half of the 20th Century. They have also helped veterans receive benefits for health care conditions based on their honorable service, including Agent Orange exposure as service-connected. Today the American Legion has nearly 3,000 accredited service officers worldwide who assist veterans with their benefit claims and other concerns.

Highlands Post 370 currently numbers 41 members who have served their country and now continue to serve their community.

The post’s activities include Wreaths Across America, assisting in flag placement for veterans holidays at the Highlands Cemetery, and Veterans Day Ceremonies. Post 370 has been instrumental in the creation of the Highlands Veterans Memorial, which includes the “Walk of Honor” personalized brick path located near the police station.

“The American Legion Family of Highlands is excited to share both the legacy and the vision of our organization,” said Post Commander Ed McCloskey. “A lot of good was done in this first century, and we intend to keep going for a second century.”

Keep an eye out for your local post members as we continue our centennial celebration throughout the year.

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SCALY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S CLUB

BY PEGGY PAYNE SCALY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S CLUB

A trio of young scholars will be graduating from college this year, thanks to those delicious pancake breakfasts, the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club’s Golf Tournament and Auction, and, of course, the club’s hard-working members.

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t must be Spring.

There are warmer and longer days, apple blossoms, and a watch for the return of the Hummingbirds.

For the members of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, spring brings a special reason for excitement. Three of their scholarship students are graduating. Fred Barnes, graduates from the University of North Carolina, Emily Gabbard will graduate from UNC Chapel Hill, and Jocelyn Moseley graduates from Appalachian State University. We are so proud of these young men and women and wish them well in their new careers. The club had 12 students on scholarships during spring term.

These young students are why we have begun our fundraising.

The first Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 25, at the Old Scaly School House from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00. Pancake breakfasts are held through September on the fourth Saturday of the month. The ladies are also working on their major fundraiser, the annual Golf Tournament and auction to be held on July 27 at the Sky Valley Country Club.

We welcome all local women supporting the educational and charitable needs of our community. For more information, please see scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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A POOL OF TALENT

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team is thriving, thanks to Coach Steve Hott, a small army of volunteers, and a core of dedicated young people.

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ne of the things that make life on (Left to Right) Volunteer Coaches Jackie Powell, the Plateau so special is that so Debbie Kenter, Jordan Kenter, Steve Hott many people give back to our and Anna Jestin (Not Pictured: Julie Hughes) community in some way, sharing their time, gifts, and talents with others, often in a very quiet and unassuming manner.

One such group of people who give freely of their time and talents are the volunteers that coach the Highlands Hurricanes swim team. The Hurricanes currently have 65 members from 5 area schools.

Head Coach Steve Hott, joined by assistants Jordan Kenter, Debbie Kenter, Anna Jestin, Jackie Powell and Julie Hughes, spends countless hours coachteam. He helped out then, but took a break, ing. Throughout the years many others have stepped in and given much to the during which time the team disbanded.

In 2014, current Rec Park Director Lester team. Coach Hott says that Tay Bronaugh Norris wanted to start the team again. Hott was particularly vital in the early years.

Hott, who has enjoyed swimming most of picked up right where he left off, and the next his life, at times competitively, and other times generation swim team was born.

When questioned about his undying pasfor recreation, feels that it was serendipitous that he visited Highlands during his college sion for helping young athletes excel, Hott says that the beauty of swimming is that it years. During that visit, he met the Rec Park Director who had aspirations of starting a swim is a sport in which kids compete individu-

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ally, and in team events, and in doing so they learn a unique set of skills that serve them a lifetime.

Jordan and Debbie Kenter, who have two children on the team, Chase and Blake, began helping when they noticed there was a need to fill. The team was growing, and coaches were needed.

They delight in seeing children of all ages and abilities working together and forming a very special team bond.

Anna Jestin echoes that “the team is an incredible community. It shows when five-year-olds cheer for their teammates, when 15-year-olds coach the little ones, and when parents cheer them all on. It is our ‘village’ helping us raise caring, responsible and dignified little humans.”

Jackie Powell whose children, Jordan and Justin, are team members, enjoys the excitement of working with the youngest on the team who are eager to learn the technical aspects of the sport, and realizing a life lesson along the way-strong basics are key to success.

GIVING BACK

STROUD APPOINTED ADVISOR TO HUMANE SOCIETY US Humane Society Executive Director David Stroud is taking his message of compassionate animal care to the state and national level.

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ashiers-Highlands Humane Society Executive Director David Stroud has been named to the North Carolina State Council for the Humane Society of the United States. In his new role on the council, Stroud will serve as a volunteer advisor and advocate to support HSUS’ efforts to protect companion animals and wildlife, and help strengthen animal welfare legislation in the state. HSUS State Council members serve as high-level volunteer ambassadors who work together on the state and national level to promote animal protection and welfare.

Passionately serving as a voice for the voiceless in North Carolina is nothing new for CHHS’ Stroud. In addition to serving as the Executive Director for CHHS, Stroud is the Past Chairman of the North Carolina Animal Federation and has worked tirelessly on the NCAF Legislative Committee to work towards the passage of a bill to enact humane standards for breeding facilities and rid the state of the scourge of inhumane puppy mills.

“I am honored to have been nominated

to the North Carolina State Council for the Humane Society of the United States,” said Stroud. “We have served on the front lines with HSUS for the past six years on puppy mill raids, cruelty and hoarding cases, and natural disaster response. What we do on the local and regional level to save lives, HSUS does on the state and national stage through advocacy and rescue. Because

of our participation with HSUS, CHHS has served as an animal welfare goodwill ambassador for the communities of Cashiers and Highlands all across the United States. As a volunteer member of the HSUS State Council, I look forward to continuing to elevate the awareness of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau as a model for animal-loving communities across our great state.”

Of the estimated 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups nationwide, CashiersHighlands Humane Society is one of only 350 participants who have qualified to be in the HSUS Shelter and Rescue Partners Program. Established in 1987, CashiersHighlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter located at 200 Gable Drive in Sapphire, one-and-a-half miles east of the Cashiers Ingles in between Cedar Creek Club and Lonesome Valley on Highway 64. For more information, visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org or call CHHS at (828) 743-5752. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

LEADERSHIP CASHIERS PROGRAM

BY STEPHANIE EDWARDS | CASHIERS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A new crop of community leaders is being cultivated in Cashiers.

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he inaugural Leadership Cashiers class recently launched its seven-month program with an opening retreat at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club.

The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce’s new community engagement initiative is based on a development model used by many cities across the country to prepare and motivate participants to offer quality community leadership.

The program’s mission is to inform, connect, and engage individuals by intensively studying issues affecting the area and by building strong working relationships for enlightened, dynamic leadership. A volunteer task force comprised of Ben Harris, Don Jehle, Bob Starkey, Irv Welling, Stephanie Edwards, and others worked to establish the program, which the Cashiers Area Chamber underwrites and manages.

Class members include David Billingsley of United Community Bank; Margaret Car-

ton of Friends of Panthertown; Brent Eason of Zoller Hardware; Brad Herman of High Hampton Resort; Brent Metcalf of Christ Church of the Valley; Cheryl Moss of Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA; Pat Morse of Western Carolina University; Eli Ramirez of the Cashiers Area Chamber; Emily Reback of Western Carolina University; Andrew Renfro of Lonesome Valley; Serenity Richards of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library; James Stewart-Payne of the Library and Summit Charter School; and Thomas Taulbee.

The Leadership Cashiers program was designed to build a “cadre of area leaders with the necessary tools and connectivity for making a meaningful positive impact on our community as well as insight on our future challenges,” explained Welling, who also serves as chair of Program Sponsor Vision Cashiers (formerly Village Conservancy).

Participants will attend regular sessions

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with subject matter experts on Economic Development, Government, Planning & Infrastructure, Education, and Health & Human Services. Personal leadership skills also will be developed through academic and team-building exercises.

Angela Owen of Truventure Enterprises serves as Program Director. She is also executive director and course instructor of Vision Transylvania, a similar program in Brevard, North Carolina.

Session Sponsors providing financial support for the inaugural Leadership Cashiers class include: Coward, Hicks & Siler, Entegra Bank, Harris Custom Homes, High Hampton Resort, Eric Moody CPA, United Community Bank, Western Carolina University, Zoller Hardware, and scholarship funding has been committed by Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley.

For more information, visit LeadershipCashiers.org, email info@LeadershipCashiers.org, or call (828) 743-5191.

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Y E L LOW M O U N TA I N

$6,950,0 0 0

Cashiers/Highlands finest estate opportunity minutes from Mountaintop Golf Club, Old Edwards Club, Cashiers and Highlands. Centrally located between Cashiers and Highlands in beautiful western North Carolina, Yellow Mountain Preserve boasts the highest elevation on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau at 5,100 feet and is a true legacy property. The 150 acre estate has roads and utilities in place for a low density estate development or can be enjoyed as a single family or shared family estate. The estate adjoins 12,000 acres of the Nantahala National Forest. A 26-acre gentleman’s farm site sits at 4,600 feet and provides a peaceful 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. The 360 degree stunning panoramic views from there include Cashiers Valley, Whiteside Mountain, Lake Glenville, and Sapphire Valley. All the views and natural surroundings combined with electronic access through a stoned entry, a paved road, high speed internet access and full cell phone coverage makes Yellow Mountain Preserve an exceptional and unique piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains. MLS# 85322

MILLIMA RANCH

$ 4,9 0 0,0 0 0

400 acres of pristine land including an 8-mile network of trails. Well-built road system, underground power and water on 272 acres running to a selection of estate home sites.

Moonshine Cabin is a lovely 3BR/3.5BA log home nestled perfectly in a cove by the creek and looks out over the valley towards ranges of beautiful mountains. Several outbuildings including barn, equipment storage and camping platforms overlooking peaceful views. MLS# 89678

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WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B

$2,9 9 5,0 0 0

This 5-bedroom, 7.5-bath mountain estate surrounded by mature landscaping offers beautiful golf course views and a luscious setting. The interior is bathed in warm tones of rich pine floors and clear pine vertical paneling. The great room has a vaulted ceiling with massive post and beam trusses and two stone fireplaces, opens onto two porches. Main level offers a spacious master bedroom suite, plus two guest bedroom suites. Lower level family room, two guest bedrooms. MLS# 88820

WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B

$2,75 0,0 0 0

This magnificent home is located on the 7th tee of the course. The interior is styled with chic clean finishes. The home’s main level features large great room with stone fireplace, chef’s gourmet kitchen, lovely dining room, master bedroom suite and a guest bedroom suite with its own private loft area. Two beautiful guest suites are located on the upper level along with a cozy sitting area. The lower level features a family room with fireplace, wet bar, and two guest bedrooms. MLS# 89318

WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B

$2, 3 5 0,0 0 0

This elegant mountain home is full of charm and is located on a quiet culdesac. Excellent views of the club’s 13th golf hole and a peak at Whiteside Mountain. Beautiful great room featuring dry stacked stone fireplace, reclaimed-timber beams and a wall of French doors that access the covered porch. Master bedroom suite on main level with spacious classic appointments, and three beautiful guest suites upstairs. A two-car carport and lovely perennial low maintenance landscaping complete this beautiful home. MLS# 89445

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WA D E H A M P T O N G O L F C LU B

$2, 2 5 0,0 0 0

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home nestled in the woods offers ultimate privacy and peace. A beautiful covered bridge leads to the front door of this 4BR/4.5BA home with spacious great room, stone fireplaces, and beautiful screened porch overlooking gorgeous views of Wade Hampton’s golf course and the mountains beyond. MLS# 89365

M O U N TA I N T O P G O L F C LU B

$1,5 0 0,0 0 0

Excellent view lot on Greenfield drive. Walking distance to the clubhouse, driving range, tennis courts, pool, first tee box, and more! Located at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, between the historic towns of Highlands and Cashiers, Mountaintop offers a private retreat of 251 estate lots, spectacular Tom Fazio-designed golf course, world-class spa, lifestyle concierge assistance and Private Lake Club at nearby Lake Glenville. MLS# 88606

BALD ROCK

$1,5 0 0,0 0 0

A handsome Equestrian estate with 3BR/3.5BA mountain rustic home on 6.55 acres over-looking the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3-Stall custom, top-ofthe-line barn with pastures and arena make this an equestrian lover’s paradise. MLS# 86905

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ARROWHE AD

C E DA R H I L L

$ 8 9 9,0 0 0

$ 8 9 9,0 0 0

This brand new 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath cottage, with bonus room upstairs, and a 1-car garage offers all the Arrowhead charm and much more!

Nestled in a private corner of the community on Fowler Creek, the home offers a fun setting the whole family can enjoy. MLS# 89342

Handsome mountain home offering a lovely view and plenty of room.

Located just minutes from the center of Cashiers and the amenities of Sapphire Valley. Offering 5BR/3.5BA, family room on lower level and a bonus/play room upstairs. A must see! MLS# 89496

HIGH HAMP TON

WA D E H A M P T O N

$ 8 49,0 0 0

$ 6 9 9,0 0 0

Charming home in Heaton Forest of High Hampton! Three bedrooms on the main level. From the large screened porch, dining room, and living room you see Chimney Top Mountain and golf course views. Two large fireplaces–living room and screened porch. MLS# 89215

Cozy cottage with three bedrooms on the main level. Features great room with vaulted ceilings, wood flooring and stone fireplace. Open kitchen with breakfast bar, open deck. Large family room and bunk area downstairs. MLS# 89539

CA S H I E R S I N -T O W N

WA N D E R I N G R I D G E

$ 6 9 9,0 0 0

Brand new in-town cottage – Enjoy this lovely 3BR/3.5BA cottage surrounding a large meadow and green space. Features include two stacked stone fireplaces, stain pine flooring, master on the main level and so much more! Walking distance to downtown! MLS# 88408

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$ 4 49,0 0 0

This cute cottage in Cedar Creek Club is just a short walk to the lake and clubhouse! Great short range mountain views and frontage on the Horsepasture river. Master on main level. Spacious open kitchen and dining area. MLS# 87934

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JUST REDUCED

WA D E H A M P T O N

$ 2,5 8 9,0 0 0

SPRING FOREST

$1,19 5,0 0 0

This magnificent estate-size 5BR/5BA home sits on 8+ beautiful acres with a spectacular mountain view! Elegant great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, bright kitchen and breakfast nook. Covered porch with fireplace. Two-story guesthouse a short distance away. MLS# 88678

Beautiful 4BR/4BA home on 3.14 acres has a gorgeous great room with a huge stone, wood-burning fireplace, a charming den with a gaslog fireplace and built-ins galore. Enjoy a 180 degree mountain view from the screened porch with fireplace! MLS# 87799

C H AT T O O G A C LU B

HIGHLANDS CC

$ 975,0 0 0 FURNISHED

$ 8 9 5,0 0 0

This beautifully furnished 3BR/3BA cottage welcomes you home the minute you walk in the door! Enjoy views of Chimney Top Mountain from the covered porch with a handsome stone fireplace. Property has lovely gardens and plantings! MLS# 84845

Totally updated 3BR/3BA home provides a fabulous open floor plan.

Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and covered porch overlooking forest & fauna. Circular front driveway with connected 2-car garage. Beautiful native plantings abound. MLS# 89491

T R I L L I U M L I N KS

MOUNT LORI

$ 42 0,0 0 0 FURNISHED

Spacious two-story 3BR/3.5BA home just a golf cart ride away from all the amenities. Wraparound decks overlooking 14th fairway. Lovely great room with cathedral ceilings. Nearly new golf cart and Trillium membership initiation fee included. MLS# 89992

$ 3 9 5,0 0 0

Charming 3 bedroom home with covered porches and decks abounding!

A lovely 1 bedroom guest house including wood working shop and multi-purpose room is attached by a walkway. Awesome location, just minutes from downtown Highlands. MLS# 87194

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H AY R A K E H I L L FA R M

$ 5,75 0,0 0 0

Serenity, privacy and magnificent views from this one of a kind farm which is contiguous with both Mountaintop and Trillium country clubs.

Winding driveway rises to fenced pastures, tennis court, barn, workshops, root cellar and two homes: the locally historic McGrady home built in the 1950s and a stone guest house nearby. Lush grassy fields, pond, and multiple fruits such as black and blue berries, apples, peaches, and grapes. Views from all major rooms in the big house. Unrestricted property, offers opportunity to develop, but perhaps is best utilized as it has been for decades as a private family enclave. UNIQUE. MLS# 84546

R I L E Y M O U N TA I N FA R M

$ 4,10 0,0 0 0

With over 39 acres of fenced pasture land, trees, water features and trails, this privately gated property seems light years from the bustle, but is only 3.5 miles to the center of Cashiers! Buildings include beautifully remodeled 3-4BR main house with living room flanked by two enormous stone fireplaces, gorgeous new kitchen; 2BR/2BA guest house complete with stone fireplace, full kitchen and laundry; 2BR/2BA bunk house, and barn. Fantastic views of Laurel Knob and Cow Rock Mountain. MLS# 88507

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C H AT T O O G A C LU B

$2,70 0,0 0 0

HIGH HAMPTON BEAUTY $1,399,0 0 0

Stunning 4BR/5.5BA Adirondack beauty sitting atop Chattooga Club’s prime view ridge. Interiors boast lovely wood floors, warm pine paneling and multiple fireplaces. All bedrooms have private baths and the upstairs bonus loft has boat ladder stairs, sleeping quarters and kid-sized bath.

The home has a brand new cedar shake roof. A casual, yet elegant and timeless home. MLS# 90148

4BR/5BA on the “original” side of HIGH HAMPTON, this stunning home has high elevation and magnificent views of Big & Little Sheepcliff mountains. Easy driveway, gentle yard, twocar carport with cart storage. Master and guest bedroom on main level—opposite sides of home. Fantastic floor plan offers well located laundry, mudroom and pantry. Well-appointed kitchen is just steps from the wonderful Carolina Room. MLS# 89375

L A K E V I E W C O T TAG E

G R AC E & E L E G A N C E

$1, 3 5 0,0 0 0

This lovely cottage overlooks Lake Chattooga and has ridgeline mountain views too. Large living room with oversized fireplace has three seating areas. Master suite on main opens to covered porch with fireplace. Three guest bedrooms upstairs; one could be a second master suite. Covered parking. Beautifully appointed. MLS# 89683

$1,15 0,0 0 0

Graceful, easy cottage in the Chattooga Club has pretty landscaping, yet a low maintenance yard. The home offers three fireplaces- in master, living area and on covered porch. Soaring ceiling in the living area combined with lots of windows and opening to large deck provides plenty of natural light. Three bedrooms with en suite baths are nicely separated for ultimate privacy. MLS# 88591

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CEDAR H ILL E STATE L OTS

P R I C E S S TA RT AT $ 14 5 , 0 0 0

These eleven lots at the very top of gated Cedar Hill neighborhood are located on the northeast ridge of iconic Rock Mountain, and all are sitting at over 4,000 elevation. Varied views—close up drama of rock face, long northwest view of layered mountains, eastern view of Sapphire Valley and Bald Rock, Laurel Knob and Cow Rock mountains and southeastern views into the wild topography between Rock and Chimneytop mountains.

Most lots adjoin Conservation Easement. Pick your view preference, and there is an awesome lot for you. Sizes range from 1.2-2.4 acres, plus newly listed 43 acres for $850,000.

Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture

Wade Hampton Golf Club Development Team

Co-Founder McKee Properties

BETH TOWNSEND

G L E N V I L L E L A K E E S TAT E

Co-Owner / Broker

Private 3BR/5BA estate with two gated entrances offers big lake and mountain views. The main house was built in 1969 but tastefully renovated in 1990. The tiny 2BR/2BA guest cottage is a nice distance away from main. The 69 acre unrestricted property is offered divided.

beth@cashiers.com 828.421.6193 (c)

Cashiers area summer resident since 1970, full time since 1981

MLS# 88011 / HOUSE ON 27 ACRES / $1,000,000 MLS# 88014 / COTTAGE ON 42 ACRES / $1,000,000

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CASHIERS

Wade Hampton Golf Club $3,995,000

Offered for the first time, this elegant sanctuary designed by Tim Greene sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains inside the premier golf club of Wade Hampton. A serene setting along with the highest quality materials, fine craftsmanship and thoughtful architectural details make it an exceptional find. Exuding a warm and inviting ambience, the main house boasts generous living space, gorgeous mountain views, and seven stacked stone fireplaces. Opening out to a private porch with soothing mountain vistas, the expansive master suite includes two fireplaces, a spa-like master bath, and an adjacent private sitting room. MLS# 87969.

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB THE CHATTOOGA CLUB

Featured in Garden & Gun and Southern Accents magazines, Woodland Cottage was decorated by ac-

Woodland Cottage Woodland Cottage

buildings from Tennessee and Kentucky and sited on nearly an acre overlooking Chimney Top and Rock

$3,400,000 $3,400,000

claimed designer Kathleen Rivers. The home was assembled from reclaimed nineteenth-century log mountains. With its patina of over 150 years of weathering, the log home feels as if it was passed down through many generations. With all the sophisticated charm of a British hunting lodge, there are historic details everywhere you look, such as dovetail notches and hash marks created by the broadaxes of Appalachian pioneers. The sumptuous great hall offers 30-foot ceilings and an imposing fireplace crafted by third-generation stonemason. MLS# 89972.

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Just Listed LUXURY LIVING ON LAKE CHATTOOGA

CASHIERS

The Chattooga Club

$3,250,000

Skylark is a charming lakefront home with a two-car garage in the exclusive gated community of The Chattooga Club. Located on a serene, private street, this well-maintained home exudes elegant yet relaxed Southern style with heart pine floors, reclaimed timbers, and hand-hewn beams. Perfect for quick getaways or hosting family and friends, the comfortable floor plan features a roomy master bedroom with his and her baths on the main floor, as well as two roomy bedrooms, two baths, and an office area with a wet bar. The lower level has one large bedroom and bath, a family room, wine cellar, and a full bar-perfect for entertaining! A wonderful covered living porch overlooks Lake Chattooga, and three wood-burning fireplaces add to the welcoming feel. MLS# 90238.

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CASHIERS

Big Sheepcliff $3,000,000

With exceptional architectural details and luxury finishes throughout, this elegant and inviting home is a must-see for those with discriminating taste and an appreciation for quality. Centrally located just minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads in the beautiful and private gated community of Big Sheepcliff, Aerie Manor was featured in Veranda magazine as one of the most astounding properties in the Western North Carolina mountains. Offered fully furnished, Aerie Manor is ready for its next owners to begin enjoying mountain living immediately. MLS# 89155.

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Just Listed MAJESTIC VIEWS IN THE CHATTOOGA CLUB

CASHIERS

The Chattooga Club

$2,595,000

Offered for the first time, this warm and inviting home offers majestic views of Whiteside Mountain from every room. Entertaining family and friends is a joy in the beautiful great room with wet bar, formal dining space, gourmet kitchen with large center island and breakfast bar, and an expansive porch with its own cozy fireplace and hot tub. Perfect for casual entertaining and hosting guests, the spacious two-story floor plan features two bedrooms on the main floor with his and her bathrooms, while the lower level includes two bedrooms, two baths, a sitting room with fireplace, and another covered deck. Kids and pets will love the fenced-in yard and garden area. Club membership is by invitation only. MLS# 90349.

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ZACHARY’S GAP $2,390,000

On five acres in the idyllic mountaintop community of Zachary’s Gap, this stunning estate welcomes you with rich wood and stone architectural details. The foyer opens to the living room with a massive stone fireplace, soaring ceilings with strong timber beams and room for a grand piano, and then flows into the elegant dining room with wet bar — an inviting atmosphere for small gatherings or larger festivities. The impressive gourmet kitchen is designed for every level of culinary skill, from the casual cook to the experienced chef. This beautifully finished custom home offers an array of living spaces for privacy, comfort and versatility. MLS# 86270.

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HIGHLANDS

Old Edwards Club

$2,300,000

Experience true luxury at nearly 4,500 feet with one of the best views the Western North Carolina mountains have to offer. Designed for relaxed entertaining and hosting family and friends in pampered comfort, the expansive floor plan highlights the incredible panoramic vistas from almost every room. The fully furnished home features a magnificent kitchen with all the amenities a chef could desire, looking out to a water feature in one direction and incredible mountain views in the other. The kitchen opens to the dining and a spacious living area which is dressed to impress, with a grand stone fireplace, soaring ceilings and windows, an elegant chandelier and an inviting ambiance that sets the tone for the entire home. MLS# 89129.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

LAKE GLENVILLE

This custom-built home with 180 degree panoramic views of Lake Glenville and the mountain ranges

Summer Hill

beyond. Spacious master suite on main, with screened sleeping porch. The home features four fireplac-

$2,295,000

the incredible views in every direction. Upstairs, you’ll enjoy views from almost every room-even from

es-two inside and two out, plentiful covered screened deck space and a large open deck below to take in the chef’s kitchen with a small office. Downstairs you’ll enjoy the three guest suites, large second living area, an office with custom built-ins, and a state-of-the-art home theatre.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Situated in the gated Lake Club, this stately manor has huge views looking south over Lake Glenville to

The Lake Club

the mountains beyond. This architectural masterpiece features a large chef's kitchen with a breakfast

$2,175,000

roomy covered porch with a wood-burning fireplace. Antique oak floors, custom built-ins, and ship-

bar perfect for relaxed entertaining. The sophisticated living areas flow onto an expansive deck and a lap paneling accent the huge stone fireplaces in the upstairs and downstairs living rooms. Unlike many mountain homes, this home has storage for vehicles, with both a carport and a two-level garage. The downstairs garage has plenty of room for toys with room remaining for a workshop. The long private driveway provides a picturesque first impression and plenty of parking. MLS# 89659.

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HIGHL AND GAP $1,995,000 Tucked away in picturesque Highland Gap, this gated 48-acre estate has been lovingly carved out of Nantahala National Forest. The striking, partially furnished three-bedroom home is reminiscent of the Biltmore Bungalows, with true Arts and Crafts architecture, authentic period pieces, and careful attention to detail in the design and woodwork. A private road allows access to several hiking/riding trails along a pretty cascading creek and an open area with ancient stone steps and a big fire pit. "Old Otto Rd" features the remnants of the chimney and fireplace used at the trading post when the road was the only way to travel from Scaly Mountain down to the valley below. MLS# 87036.

ROUND HILL ESTATES $1,849,000 Situated on tranquil Fairfield Lake, Nestledown is truly a masterpiece of architectural, interior, and landscape design. Massive stone walls, columns, and mature landscaping grace the approach. The porte cochère's stonework offers an impressive entry to this elegant estate home with a level of craftsmanship and artistry that is unsurpassed. As the magnificent entry door swings open, your eyes are immediately drawn to the massive stone fireplace which anchors the two-story living room finished in the finest wood paneling.

As you enter, you are greeted by views of the lake and the undeveloped mountains beyond. The main level, which includes the master bedroom suite, is brimming with architectural details wherever you look. Additional bedrooms on the upper level also take advantage of the stunning vistas. Nestledown is being offered for the first time since it was carefully constructed over a two-year period. A visit will be required to fully appreciate both the estate and its unique setting. MLS# 88833.

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HIGHL ANDS $1,750,000 Tranquil and picturesque long range vistas abound from this 22-acre Blue Valley estate in Highlands. Positioned at an elevation of 3,780 feet, the property features excellent privacy and incredible panoramic views of several mountain ranges, with layered ridges that turn a cool, misty blue in the distance. Taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings, the main home offers several inviting outdoor living spaces for entertaining friends and extended family. MLS# 88430.

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SASSAFRAS RIDGE $1,700,000 Located on over nine acres for absolute privacy, this beautiful mountain estate offers gorgeous long range, layered mountain views of Bald Rock and beyond from high atop Sassafras Ridge. Enjoy the panoramic vistas from almost every room in the house, including the striking great room with a massive stone fireplace and the fabulous covered porch with its own stone fireplace for cool evenings. MLS# 87265.

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LONESOME VALLEY $1,675,000 No detail was spared in creating this like-new home in the coveted Lonesome Valley community. Situated in a serene setting that overlooks Trout Pond, the property is bordered by creeks on three sides. Nearly flat, the almost two-and-a-half acres are walkable and beckon you to explore every inch. Every room of the home is on one level with a guest apartment over the two-car garage. The light, bright, and open floor plan features a gourmet kitchen that is open to both the living and dining areas with stunning views in both directions. Outside, you'll enjoy sitting on the covered screen porch with wood burning fireplace overlooking Trout Pond. You can cast your line only a few steps away from the porch. MLS# 89884.

HIGHL AND GAP $1,595,000 Located on over six acres in the picturesque Highlands Gap community of Scaly Mountain, this unique custom home offers gorgeous long range mountain views. No expense was spared in the construction or upkeep of this spacious retreat. Features include master bedroom suites on each level, three stacked stone fireplaces and a beautiful chef’s kitchen, along with a large media room, home office and laundry/mud room. The open decking and screened porch with hot tub offer the best in outdoor living. MLS# 87855.

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THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB $1,595,000 Five bedrooms and five baths provide plenty of room for guests. Located at the end of a quiet street with plenty of privacy, beautiful landscaping with indigenous plants surrounds the home. A covered deck with wood-burning fireplace boasts spectacular views of Chimneytop, Bald Rock, Hogback, Big Sheepcliff, Little Sheepcliff, Shortoff, and Yellow Mountains. MLS# 88392.

THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB $1,500,000 Located inside the gates of the exclusive Chattooga Club, this elegant, fully furnished cottage would make a perfect year round residence or seasonal family retreat. Fine finishes and thoughtful design details throughout impart a luxurious yet relaxed ambiance. The classic floor plan is designed for entertaining, with plenty of natural light and outdoor living space. MLS# 88119.

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BIG RIDGE $1,495,000 Created by acclaimed architectural designer Tim Greene, this beautiful home offers breathtaking views of the Great Balsam Mountains with layers that seem to go on forever. The spacious layout is perfect for hosting friends and family, with the master suite on the main level and three guest suites upstairs. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, an eat-in area, ample countertops for serving, and premium appliances including a six-burner gas range, dual wall ovens and a warming drawer. MLS# 88488.

CEDAR HILL $1,495,000 Perched high above the valley in the prestigious community of Cedar Hill, this stunning custom-built timber frame home boasts spectacular long-range mountain views over Sapphire and Cashiers. The two-story great room has impressive timber beams and an abundance of windows and doors that flood the entire room with natural light. The open floor plan offers ample space for entertaining or simply unwinding. MLS# 89323.

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BIG RIDGE $1,349,000 Situated high atop Big Ridge, this modern farmhouse at app. 4,000' of elevation offers stunning panoramic long range mountain views. Overlooking the 22 acres which includes a pond and expansive lawn areas not typically in the area, this estate property must be seen to fully appreciate. The main level includes the generous living and dining rooms both with stone fireplaces and attractive wood floors. The expansive main bedroom suite with sitting area opens to the porch and magnificent views. MLS# 88192.

SAPPHIRE $1,250,000 Designed for nature lovers, this home offers a fabulous water feature, a terraced stone patio with a fire pit, and a pavilion suspended high above the valley floor below. On the main level, the master bedroom features two walls of windows and a private covered Trex deck with an en-suite bath which overlooks the breathtaking view towards Whiteside Mountain. The guest bedroom and an office are also located on the main level of the home and offer spectacular views. The family room and an additional bedroom are on the lower level, just a short walk from the gazebo. MLS# 88846.

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THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB $1,195,000 This cozy three bedroom, three bath Tudor-style Club Cottage is full of storybook charm, with enchanting views of Chimney Top and Rock Mountains in a lush setting. Features include poplar bark siding, wood interior walls and ceilings, marble bathrooms and fine finishes throughout. Enjoy the crisp air and beautiful scenery on the screened living porch with its own fireplace and room for dining. Conveniently located just steps away from all Chattooga Club amenities and minutes from downtown Cashiers, this carefree bungalow is the perfect getaway. MLS# 89912.

CEDAR HILL $1,195,000 Located in the very desirable gated community of Cedar Hill on a quiet cul-de-sac, this gorgeous home is offered fully furnished and boasts exceptional long range views of the mountains above Sapphire Valley and the majestic rock face of Lonesome Valley. Cedar Hill is very private yet ideally located just a few minutes from the supermarket, restaurants, retail stores, and country clubs. This meticulously maintained retreat features a grand living room with wood cathedral ceilings and lots of light, a wood-burning stone fireplace, a wet bar and a dramatic wall of glass highlighting the surrounding vistas. Designed for the Plateau lifestyle, the inviting covered porch is perfect for savoring a hot cup of coffee in the morning or gathering friends to have sunset cocktails and dine al fresco. MLS# 90302.

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SUMMER HILL $1,150,000 This beautiful lake home is mountain lodge elegance at its very finest, and comes with everything for you to start enjoying the good life right away. Located inside the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill community, this property sits at a cool 3,800’ elevation and offers spectacular views looking out over Lake Glenville with the beauty of the Balsam mountains beyond the lake. This home displays the work of a true master craftsman. Eleven different types of wood were used inside the home, and features a beautiful and impressive suspended cherry log staircase down to the lower level. MLS# 86274.

HICKORY RIDGE $1,100,000 This spacious home on over six acres is located just minutes from Cashiers and offers beautiful Whiteside Mountain views. Soak in the tranquility of the mountains while sitting on the wraparound porch, or take advantage of the central location and enjoy the area's renowned dining, shopping, and golf, all just minutes away. The expansive great room is part of an open floor plan that offers plenty of room for entertaining large groups with a large dining area, hardwood floors, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace. MLS# 89934.

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NEW LISTING CEDAR HILL $1,095,000 This premier estate home in prestigious Cedar Hill offers loads of curb appeal, fine finishes, a spacious open floor plan, and year-round mountain views on a private, gently rolling 3.49-acre lot. This fantastic mountain retreat was custom built with great attention to detail and features five oversized bedrooms and bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, whole home surround sound with exterior speakers, double decks, a screened living porch with wood burning fireplace, an attached two-car carport, and much more. Loaded with mountain charm, this inviting and roomy retreat is sure to have something for everyone! The community of Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering the best of luxury mountain living in the heart of Cashiers. Full Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available as well. MLS# 90183.

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SAPPHIRE $1,050,000 Perched at 3,400 feet overlooking the lush golf course of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this lovely estate offers exceptional long range panoramic views of Bald Rock, Big Sheepcliff and Cow Rock Mountains from almost every room. The circular driveway is gated and fully landscaped for privacy. Professionally decorated in an elegant Southern traditional style, the entire home has been recently updated with fine finishes, fixtures and window treatments. Most living areas are located on the main level, including the master suite with his and hers baths. MLS# 85630.

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SUMMER HILL $995,000 Bring your suitcase and toothbrush — this custom-built mountain retreat on Lake Glenville is ready for its new owners to enjoy. Nothing was overlooked in creating this spacious showpiece, including fine woodwork, rustic architectural details and lots of glass for abundant natural light. Take in the grand mountain and lake views from the covered and open decks while relaxing by the cozy outdoor fireplace or cooking dinner on the built-in grill. MLS# 89267.

GLEN POINTE $995,000 Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptional lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fits the bill. Sitting on almost two acres, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatic view looking down Lake Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several fireplaces. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152.

CEDAR HILL $965,000 Amazing view of Lonesome Valley Canyon from this home located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire. From the moment you enter the home the views greet you and invite visitors to relax and enjoy. The living room opens to the covered deck. The main bedroom and one of the guest rooms are on the first level of the home. A family and two additional guest rooms as well as another outside deck can be found on the lower level. Great location and views! MLS# 84371.

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SAPPHIRE $949,000 Offering relaxed mountain living in a scenic gated community, this superbly built custom home offers exceptional long-range mountain views and features two master suites — one on the main level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with an adjoining bonus room. Perfect for golf enthusiasts, the property overlooks the picturesque Country Club of Sapphire Valley; both CCSV and the Sapphire Valley Resort are just a cart ride away. MLS# 89356.

CEDAR HILL $949,000 Perched at approximately 3,700 feet with excellent long range views of Big Sheepcliff and Yellow Mountains, this well maintained, solidly built home is located in the prestigious gated community of Cedar Hill. The 2.34-acre property offers privacy and a rare combination of incredible vistas with plenty of near-level space for guests to enjoy. MLS# 88199.

HICKORY RIDGE $939,000 Enjoy panoramic views of Whiteside and Chimneytop Mountains from this spacious four bedroom, four and a half bath home in Hickory Ridge, a picturesque enclave located just minutes from town. Vaulted ceilings and skylights bring in lots of natural light to the open floor plan. The master suite, one guest room and an office are located on the main level. Two additional guest rooms are located on the lower level, along with an indoor CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 pool with glass doors opening onto a stone patio. The covered decks expand the living area and let you enjoy cool summer breezes along with the amazing views. MLS# 89127.

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NE WLY PRICED CEDAR HILL $925,000 Lots of natural light fills the spacious great room, which includes vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, impressive windows, built-ins, and rich wood floors. A master suite and guest bedroom are on the main level. Don’t be afraid to invite the whole family over, because on the lower level are the family room, a second kitchen, and three additional bedroom suites, as well as a large deck. Spectacular mountain and rock face views and a central location minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire make this a perfect seasonal retreat or year round home. MLS# 88704.

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L AKEWOOD SHORES $899,000 Many priceless summertime memories await once you fall in love with this charming three-bedroom, two-bath lakefront home! The property is located on the desirable east side of Lake Glenville in the quiet Lakewood Shores neighborhood. The path down to the lake's shore and private dock is a short, gentle walk that's easy for kids carrying lake toys and supplies. As you enter the home, you're greeted by an expansive, up-close view of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond. Continuing through the home, you'll find a cozy breakfast nook, a massive stone fireplace, and a spacious deck that's perfect for enjoying the cool summer evenings and the lakefront breeze. MLS# 90267.

FALLS COVE $859,000 This welcoming and comfortable two-story lakefront home sits in Falls Cove at the south end of beautiful Lake Glenville. Norton Falls, the largest waterfall on the lake, is only a few hundred feet from the dock and the relaxing sounds of rushing water can be heard throughout the house. MLS# 82924.

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TAHAL A SHORES $824,900 This completely remodeled cottage offers countless upgrades, including a new seawall and dock, a storage building for a John Deere Gator utility vehicle, and a picturesque concrete path to the lake. The charming interior features shiplap walls, a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, HVAC units, a generator, roof, windows, and more. This incredible home is being offered turnkey, including its furnishings from The Summer House and the utility vehicle! MLS# 89885.

HIGH MEADOWS $799,000 Situated only minutes from Cashiers in the private High Meadows community, this custom-built getaway features the perfect blend of a mountain-inspired rustic feel with all the modern accouterments. Every detail was thoughtfully designed in this light and bright home, including Douglas fir posts and beams, shiplap wall coverings, and impressive exterior stonework. MLS# 88386.

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KILLIANS PARK $795,000 Magnificent scenery and cool temperatures highlight the short drive from the crossroads to this gorgeous waterfront mountain home on the east side of Lake Glenville. A stonefaced fireplace is the focal point of the great room, which opens to a large covered back deck with its own fireplace, overlooking the sparkling waters of the lake below. For effortless entertaining, the chef’s kitchen complete with fine cabinetry, premium CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 appliances, and granite countertops is central to the floor plan. MLS# 90169.

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CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN $749,000 This magnificent three-bedroom log cabin with charming rustic touches has huge views facing south over Lake Glenville and numerous mountains. This spacious property is perched at 4,000 feet of elevation with end-of-the-road seclusion. A separate living area downstairs offers privacy for guests with another bedroom, bath, a living area with its own fireplace, and a full kitchen. MLS# 88701.

FALLS COVE $735,000 Tucked away in the quite Falls Cove neighborhood is this charming lakefront cabin.

Norton Falls, the largest waterfall on the lake, is only a few hundred feet from the dock and the relaxing sounds of rushing water can be heard throughout the house. The deck on the back of the home is the perfect place to enjoy the fantastic waterfall. MLS# 88303.

NORTH NORTON $725,000 This fantastic log home with huge long-range views of mountain ranges and Lake Glenville is a must-see.The over four-acre property is a rare opportunity to own land that is almost flat until the edge, where it falls away for a stunning view. All of the living areas are on the main floor, with two lofts for an extra office, bunk beds, or play areas. The backyard on the view side is terraced with a stone patio and fire pit, providing plenty of room for family fun. MLS# 88660.

COWEE RIDGE $649,000 This recently renovated four bedroom, three bath home sits at the very top of the gated Cowee Ridge community, with stunning 180-degree, long range mountain views.

Enjoy the cool temperatures at an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Cowee Ridge is midway between Highlands and Cashiers. A major remodel in 2006 included an all new kitchen, new HVAC. MLS# 86365.

SAPPHIRE $599,000 This pristine mountain home provides unbelievable views of Chimneytop Mountain, Whiteside Mountain, Yellow Mountain, and Hogback Lake. The living room is impressive, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace. The open living area extends into the remodeled kitchen, a layout perfect for entertaining.

Wood flooring and fine finishes make this home completely move-in ready. MLS# 88644.

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SHEPHERDS MOUNTAIN $599,000 Perched at 3,700 feet, this lovely, spacious home sits in a park-like setting at the end of a cul-de-sac, offering only the sounds of nature to enjoy. The property features complete privacy throughout its two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The home has been extremely well-maintained by its owners who have lived there full-time since building. The quiet gated community of Shepherds Mountain offers a clubhouse, play area, two-lane paved roads, and deeded lake access to Lake Glenville. MLS# 89461.

TRILLIUM LINKS $599,000 Perched at 4,000 feet of elevation, this charming Arts and Crafts home offers the finest in outdoor living to take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings. The comfortable and functional layout includes spacious rooms spread throughout the main level, with a bonus room upstairs that would make a great office or study. Designed for entertaining, the well-appointed kitchen is completely open to the living and dining area, and the living room boasts a magnificent floor-to-ceiling, wood burning stone fireplace. MLS# 87407.

DEER RUN $599,000 Your end of the road mountain escape awaits complete with 5 bedrooms, each with their own full bath and two half baths. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 3,366 ft, the views of Nix, Chimney Top, Rocky, Yellow, Black Rock, Little Sheepcliff, Glassy Rock, Cowrock, Laurel Knob and Meadow Lake below provide an atmosphere for all to enjoy! MLS# 85961.

SHEPHERDS MOUNTAIN $599,000 Situated at a cool 3,900+ feet in elevation, the 2.10 acre lot is teeming with natural flora and fauna and features a view you’ll never grow tired of! Both the main and lower level have spacious decks looking out to Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond. If the sights of the cool lake beyond entice you to go for a swim, the public beach access is only a quick ten-minute drive from your front door! There is also a private walking trail that leads to the community lake access that has an additional picnic area, perfect for lake days! MLS# 90049.

GLENSHORE $599,000 Located in the gated Lake Glenville community of Glenshore, this traditional home sits on a double lot, with beautiful lake and mountain views from almost every room. The convenient floor plan features the master bedroom and two guestrooms on the main level, as well as a sunny great room, covered porch and kitchen with a center island and eat-in area. Relax with friends in the expansive lower level family room with a built-in bar and wood stove, along with a walkout to the stone patio. The upper level loft would make a great office or hobby room. MLS# 89054.

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NEWLY PRICED BRIGHT MOUNTAIN $598,000 This lovely home sits high atop Bright Mountain with excellent southerly views of the Trillium Links & Lake Club and the mountains beyond. The owners have turned the property into an outside living paradise with a fire pit located by a huge rock outcropping and other seating areas. Two unique cottages, currently used as a potting room/ bar and an office. MLS# 85959.

UNDER CONTRACT PILOTS KNOB $579,000 This exciting new home offers high-end finishes and exceptional layered mountain views at an affordable price. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at an elevation of over 4,100 feet, it is the perfect place to enjoy mountain living in cool temperatures. Jennings Construction was the builder on this project. MLS# 86968.

NEWLY PRICED HOGBACK L AKE $575,000 Offering the best of waterfront living at an excellent price point, this spacious home sits on two lots on serene Hogback Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. Spend the day on the pontoon boat, or relax before dinner on one of the covered or open decks.

The rich wood interior and stone fireplace in the living room add to the welcoming feel.

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WATERFALL COVE $575,000 Only steps away from Lake Glenville’s cool shore, this three-bedroom, three-bath lakefront home is loaded with mountain charm! The property features two stories of wrap-around decks and tons of natural light, staying remarkably cool during the summer months. If the lake views entice you to take a dip in the refreshing waters, you can do so from your own private dock, just yards from the gorgeous Norton Falls. The lower level is self-contained, making it a great rental or mother in-law suite. MLS# 88951.

L AKESIDE CIRCLE DRIVE $549,000 Enjoy peaceful living on the large, unrestricted lot. A long meandering drive past the pond, meadow, and pasture area leads you to the front door of the original charming farmhouse that was built in 1930. The main farmhouse has been updated and features two bedrooms. On one side of the house is an adorable guest house, with its own bathroom and kitchen. the quaint barn—a large two-car garage under a full apartment with its own kitchen. MLS# 88619.

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NEWLY PRICED HIGHL ANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB $535,000 Situated at a cool 4,000 feet of elevation in the gated community of Highlands Falls Country Club, this charming mountain getaway has been recently remodeled with a completely new look. The home boasts three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, golf cart storage, and a large deck that’s ideal for entertaining or relaxing. MLS# 90153.

COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $524,900 There’s plenty of room for family and friends in this spacious mountain log home in the heart of Sapphire Valley, offering relaxed mountain living in a beautiful country club community. The master suite is on the main floor, along with an expansive open living area with an updated kitchen. Upstairs is an office that’s large enough for two, flanked by two spacious bedroom suites at either end of the hall. The property is a short golf cart ride away from the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. MLS# 88947.

BRADLEY FALLS $499,000 Situated on 20+/- acres, this large custom-built home is light and open with cathedral ceilings in the living room and dining room. The view of Blue Ridge Parkway, park-like setting, and bold creek make this a true legacy estate. Enjoy long hikes or horseback rides on the trails throughout the property. The home is being offered fully furnished with a short list of exclusions. MLS# 88382.

CEDAR CREEK WOODS $499,000 Lovingly and meticulously maintained, this home has it all ... beautiful mountain, lake and rock face views, sounds of rushing water from nearby Laurel Creek, and a terrific location only minutes from shopping and restaurants in Cashiers and Sapphire.

Soaring heights in the great room and a floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace highlight the open concept floor plan. MLS# 90285.

BIG RIDGE $495,000 On the market for the first time, this mountain retreat is located on 20 wooded acres for the ultimate in privacy and tranquility, yet with a convenient location very near Lake Glenville. The possibilities of this property are endless; many homes sites with views could be created with a little tree clearing. In addition to multiple home sites, the property includes a 24’ x 30’ detached double garage and two complete RV sites. The property also features a spring that is the headwaters to Shoal Creek. MLS# 89870.

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TRILLIUM LINKS $485,000 Finished with just the right amount of mountain elegance, this turnkey retreat is located right off the 14th tee of Trillium's renowned golf course. A striking stacked stone fireplace in the living room soars to the heights of the cathedral ceiling, while wood walls and ceilings give this home a warm, welcoming feel. Enjoy the lovely golf views on the covered deck with its own woodburning fireplace or admire your own private waterfall as you stroll along the garden paths through lush landscaping. Your own private golf cart storage is just a few steps away. MLS# 89260.

COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $469,000 Exceptional location in the heart of Sapphire Valley, within a golf cart ride to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only) and the Sapphire Valley Master Association. The property is being offered with the additional lot adjoining to the south for additional privacy. The spacious great room finished with wood on the walls and ceilings has multiple seating areas, a fireplace and a built in bar. This great entertaining space opens to the covered screen porch. The kitchen with stainless appliances opens to the dining area as well as the open deck. MLS# 89303.

NEW LISTING STONECREEK CROSSING $435,500 Designed for the coveted mountain lifestyle, this unique home in Stonecreek Crossing boasts a fabulous location within walking distance of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley and the Sapphire Valley Resort. Setting it apart from other properties in a very popular price range, this getaway features convenient single-level living and great curb appeal, as well as vaulted ceilings, a spacious great room with wood floors, an open kitchen, and both formal and informal dining areas for entertaining. MLS# 90130.

NEW LISTING TRILLIUM LINKS & L AKE CLUB $425,000 Poised directly above the first tee on the Trillium Links Golf Course, this charming, stand-alone, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is loaded with rustic charm.

This well-kept getaway offers quality post and beam construction, an open concept floor plan between the dining and living areas, as well as fantastic golf course and mountain views. MLS# 90322.

VIEWPOINT $399,995 This beautiful mountain home has been lovingly maintained and cared for by the original owners. The welcoming great room features wood floors, cathedral ceilings, lots of windows, and a wood-burning stone fireplace for chilly evenings. The master suite and laundry room are on the main floor with a loft, guest room, and full bath upstairs.

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UNDER CONTRACT CEDAR LEDGES $379,000 Nestled in the beauty of nature, and just a short walk to the pristine shoreline of Lake Glenville - this charming home has everything you could want in a mountain getaway.

Oversized master bedroom and master bath, with two nice size guest rooms all on separate levels. Nice covered deck on main level is a great spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Bedroom on main level opens out to the deck. House has deeded access to Lake Glenville. MLS# 86366.

CEDAR CREEK WOODS $365,000 This classic cottage sits at a convenient distance from Cedar Creek Racquet Club and all of its amenities, including tennis, croquet, dining and fitness. The new open deck leads to a large front porch — perfect spots to enjoy the Carolina mountain lifestyle.

Inside, a natural stone wood-burning fireplace. Cedar Creek Woods is just off Highway 64–convenient to Sapphire and Cashiers. MLS# 86347.

NEW LISTING SAPPHIRE HIGH $349,000 Sitting on more than four acres, this light and bright home in Sapphire High offers privacy and tranquility. On the market for the first time, this home has been carefully maintained with an all-new kitchen, hardwood floors, and a new roof added in 2016.

The kitchen has an eat-in area perfect for cozy breakfasts and opens to the dining and living areas. The master and laundry room are on the main floor, with two guest bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. MLS# 90020.

HOLLY FOREST $339,000 First time on the market, this adorable house has lots of customizable space and a terrific central location in the heart of Sapphire. The master is on the main level with a bonus room and full bath above. The detached two-car garage features a workshop area, perfect for DIYers; above is a full apartment with a kitchen, living area, bedroom and full bath. Ownership includes Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. MLS# 87817.

HOLLY FOREST $329,000 Only minutes from Cashiers, this affordably priced home has been impeccably maintained. Enjoy easy mountain living in the open split floor plan with all the rooms sitting on the main level. Take delight in the private wooded backyard with lots of hardwoods, laurel, and rhododendron from the back deck. Owners have access to the Sapphire Valley community amenities. MLS# 88348.

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NEW LISTING TOLL HOUSE VILL AGE $329,000 You will love the warm welcome this cheerful house offers to all who enter. Custom built on 1.5 acres, this classic mountain getaway is immaculately kept and features spacious rooms, beautiful windows, abundant light, cathedral ceilings, a striking twostory fireplace, and stone and timber accents throughout. Enjoy the fresh air on your private screened porch and large open deck, both overlooking the beautiful granite rock face that only Mother Nature could have created. MLS# 90271.

NEW LISTING LOGAN CREEK COT TAGES $299,000 This cozy mountain cottage has two bedrooms and a bonus room, each one with a private bath. The efficient wood-burning Buck Stove in the living room keeps the electric bill low in the winter. The master bedroom and guest room are both on the main floor, as well as a screened-in deck and separate laundry room. Additional features include a security system and a private well. Cable internet and television are readily available. The furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 90193.

WHITESIDE FOREST $269,500 Great get-away rustic cabin nestled in the woods with easy access to both Cashiers and Highlands. Small pond is totally owned by you. Adjacent flat picnic/garden area.

Very private yet in a neighborhood with paved roads. Surrounded by National Forests and very near Whiteside Mountain and the Chattooga River. The sliding rock is just a few minutes up the road. MLS# 85358.

RIVER RUN I $269,000 Totally renovated down to the studs, this elegant River Run condo has been given a completely new look. Upgrades include hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, new appliances, and an HVAC system. There isn’t a nicer condo or townhome on the market in this price range. MLS# 89145.

TRILLIUM $265,000 Fully furnished and move-in ready, it features an open great room and master suite with soaker tub on the main level, with two more bedrooms and a family room downstairs. The cozy covered porch with its own fireplace is a great spot for relaxing with a drink. This affordable mountain getaway is convenient to the many Trillium amenities. MLS# 85419.

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PILOT MOUNTAIN $205,000 Tucked away in the gated Pilot Mountain community, this charming two-bedroom, one-bath cabin is abounding with rustic mountain charm. An open concept floor plan makes the most of the kitchen and living areas, and the spacious covered deck on the front of the home provides the perfect place to relax after a wonderful day exploring the mountains. MLS# 89560.

NEW LISTING HILLTOP $129,000 Offered nicely furnished with just a few exceptions, this spacious three-bedroom, twobath unit in Hilltop sits in a pretty wooded area and offers some winter mountain views.

The great room has a wood-burning fireplace and double sliding glass doors, leading to a large screened back deck. MLS# 90132.

THE WOODS $125,000 This absolutely charming two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse is the perfect long weekend getaway spot. Tucked away in the woods overlooking a small pond, the home is within walking distance of the beautiful Meadow Lake common area. The interior features cathedral ceilings, quality wood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a brand new HVAC system, a built-in breakfast nook, and a stone wood-burning fireplace. MLS# 89142.

UNDER CONTRACT PILOT MOUNTAIN $125,000 Nestled in the low density gated community of Pilot Mountain, this charming two-bedroom, one-bath getaway is located on a 1.66-acre lot with plenty of room to explore and expand. When you arrive at the home, you're greeted by the cheerful exterior, ample garden space, and a large deck with a covered portion perfect for enjoying the quiet summer nights. MLS# 90286.

NEW LISTING THE WOODS $118,000 Peacefully tucked away in The Woods at a cool elevation of approximately 3,180 feet, this cozy two-bedroom, two-bath condo is all on one level. Updates include new carpeting in the bedrooms, wood laminate floors in the hallway and living areas; decorative tile and pendant lighting in the kitchen; electric heat; a new hot water heater; and a back porch sitting area, now featuring skylights and a ceiling fan. MLS# 90133.

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Big Ridge

crossroads. Lot 59 is a big view lot with underground utilities, an easy build site and end of the road privacy. Common amenities include a chimney garden and fishing/swimming pond. No time limit for beginning to build. Wonderfully maintained community with easy year round access and close to both Cashiers and Highlands NC. MLS# 87144. $60,000.

Bridge Creek is a wonderful gated community only 4 miles from the Cashiers crossroads.

Lot 40 is a nearly level stream front lot with underground utilities and an easy build site.

Common amenities include a chimney garden and fishing/swimming pond. No time limit for beginning to build. Wonderfully maintained community with easy year round access and close to both Cashiers and Highlands NC. MLS# 87141. $40,000.

Located in the quiet and low density gated neighborhood of Bridge Creek is this incredibly affordable lot. As you enter the community you’ll notice the gorgeous rustic covered bridge that straddles Knob Creek as well as the serene feeling that comes with the area. Gentle building site and privacy of the surrounding woods make this lot perfect for someone looking to construct their mountain dream home in a fantastic community!

Bridge Creek is an easy 10-minute drive to Cashiers’ dining, shopping and more. MLS# 89357. $22,500.

NEW LISTING 11.23 acres of beautiful rolling pasture land with exceptional mountain views and all situated above 4,000 ft. elevation! Equestrian lover's will delight at the thought of riding in this heavenly setting, but anyone who wants to enjoy long range mountain views in a peaceful and serene setting will appreciate this land. The perfect building knoll sits just a tad higher than the rest of the acreage providing great sight lines in all directions. Lot faces west for remarkable sunset views! Located in the Big Ridge area, approximately 10 miles from town, it's far enough out to be private yet close enough to go to town to go to the grocery store or enjoy one of the many fine shoppes or restaurants in the area. Cashiers offers many free local events to enjoy as well such as Groovin' on the Green concerts every Friday night in the summertime. Call to schedule a showing of this property! MLS# 90175. $399,000.

Spectacular panoramic views from this 17 acre tract of land are perfect for subdividing or a new mountain estate home. Long range views are not all created equal and these are a must see to appreciate. A short drive from Cashiers to this private estate acreage in Big Ridge surrounded by other larger tracts of those that seek privacy with the convenience of town nearby. MLS# 88346. $257,500.

Big Sheepcliff NEW LISTING Dream building lot that will have easy driveway access and excellent mountains views! This northerly facing estate size lot has 2.39 acres and consists of mostly all walkable property. Home site sits just above 4,300 feet elevation and backs up to a 72+ acre private estate for added privacy. Big Sheepcliff is a highly desirable gated community with easy driving access and just minutes from Cashiers. Stocked ponds for fishing, picnic pavilion and a nice meadow for owners to enjoy. Low annual property owner fees and with a current 4 bedroom septic permit, electricity and water access right at the road, this property is just waiting for a new owner to build on it. The Cashiers area has many restaurants, shoppes, social events, hiking trails, waterfalls and lots more to explore! MLS# 90127. $165,000.

Lot is located in the upper section of the community with mountain views of the Glenville Valley. 4 bedroom septic evaluation. MLS# 83307. $139,000.

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NEW LISTING Super gentle lot with winter mountain ridge views and a noisy stream to enjoy! If you are looking for a private house site that isn't far from town, this is the ideal location! Bridge Creek has a gated entrance and a charming covered bridge that you drive through to enter the community. Property owners enjoy use of the community pond and picnic area with an outdoor stone fireplace. Great price for an easy building lot! MLS# 90331. $20,000.

NEW LISTING This lot has an easy building knoll with a natural walking trail leading to the stream and partially cleared area below on the lower portion of the property. This is a very neat property to enjoy and explore. If you are looking to reconnect with nature yet be only 15 minutes from Cashiers and 25 minutes from Highlands, this is the perfect spot! Bridge Creek has a gated entrance and a charming covered bridge that you drive through to enter the community. Property owners enjoy use of the community pond and picnic area with an outdoor stone fireplace. Great price for an easy building lot! MLS# 90329. $19,900.

Cascades at Cedar Creek Extremely gentle and easy lot to build on in a beautiful community close to Lake Glenville.

Lot has winter mountain views from the back side of the lot. This home site is a stone’s throw from the private community clubhouse, Cedar Creek stream, playground and covered pavilion. MLS# 84182. $29,500.

Great lot with over an acre of land to build your vacation home! Pond frontage and overlooks the community clubhouse, park, playground and rushing Cedar Creek. The private clubhouse features a full kitchen, living area, pool table, fitness center, shower facilities and a beautiful outdoor grilling area with patio for entertaining. Short range mountain views may be possible with tree trimming. MLS# 88242. $20,000.

Cedar Creek Woods NEW LISTING Wow, what a deal for a great buildable lot that is just minutes from town!

This extremely gentle lot is perfect for someone looking to build a mountain home with a lake and mountain view but doesn't want to be far from local shopping and restaurants.

With just a little tree trimming you can enjoy a lovely view of Lupton Lake, the Cedar Creek Club clubhouse with a nice mountain backdrop. This is truly an ideal building site with gentle topography that is already partially cleared making it easy to view and walk. Come check it out before it's gone! Membership to Cedar Creek Club is available separately and upon approval of the club. Membership amenities would include tennis, pool, fitness center, croquet and the clubhouse. MLS# 90287. $48,000.

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Cedar Hill Looking to build your mountain home on a gentle sloping lot in a gated community and only minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire? You just found it! With a winter mountain view this lot offers a great building envelope with lots of privacy. MLS# 88200. $69,000.

Cedar Ridge Estates Great views of Big Sheepcliff mountain from this elevated building site. Build your mountain dream home on this lot and start enjoying the cool summer temperatures found on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. This premium lot is priced to sell, so don't miss the opportunity to purchase this home site in the well-established Cedar Ridge Estates community. Located just minutes to Sapphire and Cashiers with all the amenities these two communities have to offer. MLS# 89686. $39,000.

The Chattooga Club One of the few lots still available in this established, exclusive and gated community.

Gentle building site with view potential. Many beautiful hardwoods and indigenous plants on property including rhododendron and mountain laurels. Membership to Chattooga Club by invitation. MLS# 90007. $360,000.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of splashing water, from this beautiful lake-front lot behind the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club. This lot provides you the opportunity to site your dream home so you can enjoy the combination of seeing, and listening to, continuous water pouring over the dam in one direction…while enjoying a nice long view of Lake Chattooga from the other. Owner has beautiful set of house plans, designed by Meyer-Greeson-Paullin-Benson out of Charlotte, NC, that includes an observation deck and an optional guest house. One of the premier lots in all of Chattooga Club-now priced to sell, so you can start enjoy luxury lake living in the mountains. MLS# 89283. $349,000.

Very gentle easy building site on corner lot on a quiet street. Amenities include picnic spot deeded to homeowners with views of 3 states. 10 acre lake stocked with trout, hiking trails, beautiful mature landscaping consisting of native flowering shrubbery and trees making for a very lush environment. Club membership by invitation only. MLS# 86667. $330,000.

also close to Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club and Old Edwards Club. Conveniently situated between Highlands and Cashiers for quick trips to town for shopping and dining. Seller already has a complete set of ready to build custom house plans designed specifically for this lot for a 3-4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Contact listing agent for more details!

MLS# 89979. $195,000.

The Divide Beautiful long range views from this oversized lot in the premier community of Bald Rock and The Divide. Enjoy the views from your new mountain retreat or take advantage of the Pavilion at the Divide and invite your friends for a gathering. Only minutes to Sapphire and Cashiers, from this gated community. Also, take advantage of the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. MLS# 88702. $159,000.

Falcon Ridge Mountaintop acreage directly across the street from Panthertown Preserve at 4,300 feet elevation. Perfect for an estate or subdivide with views of Whiteside, Chimneytop, Rock, and Sheepcliff mountains. MLS# 88183. $499,000.

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 11.73 acre gently rolling lot. Located in desirable Falcon Ridge, this lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into SC. MLS# 83900. $129,900.

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 7.21 acre gently rolling lot. This lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into South Carolina. Second adjoining lot can also be purchased separately for a total of 11.73 acres. Sapphire amenities available. MLS# 83896. $79,900.

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 4.52 acre gently rolling lot at 4,000’+ elevation and has amazing layered views into South Carolina. The neighboring lot is also available and can be purchased together for a total of 11.73 acres for even more privacy. Sapphire Valley Resort amenities included. MLS# 83899. $59,900.

Falls Cove

Chinquapin NEW LISTING Chinquapin is a 2,000 acre private community that offers a park like living with outdoor adventure amenities. Lot 104 has a private mountain ridge view and is situated close to trail access. The driveway is partially in place and you can walk trails on the property. There could be a possible mountain ridge view with trimming. MLS# 89610. $99,000.

Cross Creek Preserve Unique 2.68 acre lot with a BOLD stream and 2 waterfalls with mountain views backing up to the common area. Nearly level building site, underground utilities, community water, expired 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 87680. $199,900.

NEW LISTING Amazing long range mountain views can be seen from this home site in the prestigious gated community of Cross Creek Preserve. As you enter the community through the charming covered bridge you will see that this is a very well maintained neighborhood with nice common areas including a trout fishing pond with waterfall and a huge field and fire pit for owners to enjoy. Nearby Trillium Links & Lake Club can be seen from this north facing lot. Surrounded by several upscale neighborhoods, Cross Creek is

This lot looks directly at Norton Falls, the largest waterfall on Lake Glenville. Has great lake access and plenty of room to spread out. A four bedroom septic evaluation is on file with Jackson County Health Department. Sit and enjoy the sounds of the waterfall from any location on this lot!

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 MLS# 88354. $599,000.

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LOTS & LAND

Fivestone

87043 and 87044. $60,000 each.

This lot is a investor’s dream, an entire subdivision ready for completion! This 53 acre gated development features signature views of Whiteside and Chimneytop mountains.

The entrance alone is grand with it’s own waterfall! The first 4 of the 18 lots have been sold, leaving the remaining 14 contiguous lots totaling 41 acres as a package deal. The lots can be sold individually or held as a private estate. MLS# 88178. $699,000.

Glenville

Glen Cove Estates Great lakefront lot located close to town on the highly desirable east side of Lake Glenville.

Approximately 100 feet of rock seawall installed and ready for Duke Power dock approval.

The property is tied into community water and septic. You won't need to leave room for a septic field so you can build closer to the lake! Located just a quick 7 minute drive to downtown Cashiers. Adjoining lot is also available. Cherry pick your favorite or buy both for added privacy and lake frontage. MLS# 89867. $250,000.

UNDER CONTRACT Amazing river front property! Heavily wooded lush forest with several trails cut through the acreage. The property adjoins not only Shoal Creek but the Tuckasegee River. Astoundingly beautiful with hundreds of boulders dotting the landscape. Deep water channels, recirculating pools and small waterfalls all lead to a large swimming and fishing hole, a fly fisherman’s and nature lovers dream! MLS# 86284. $72,000.

High Hemlock

Great lakefront lot located close to town on the highly desirable east side of Lake Glenville.

Approximately 100 feet of rock seawall installed and ready for Duke Power dock approval.

The property is tied into community water and septic. You won't need to leave room for a septic field so you can build closer to the lake! Located just a quick 7 minute drive to downtown Cashiers. Adjoining lot is also available. Cherry pick your favorite or buy both for added privacy and lake frontage. MLS# 89869. $250,000.

Glen Laurel Huge views of Lake Glenville and mountains. Access to Lake Glenville with shared dock.

Paved roads and community water. Underground utilities. Less than 1/4 mile, from a public boat launch. MLS# 81939. $49,500.

Large view lot with lake access. Paved road wraps around lot with gentle building area at bottom and big view from top. Lake and mountain views. Paved road and underground utilities. MLS# 85586. $35,000.

2 Lots in Glen Laurel - Easy build lake access lots within walking distance to Lake Glenville and the community boat dock. Glen Laurel has paved roads and underground utilities.

Minimum square footage for homes, only 1,400 sf. Affordable opportunity to own your mountain cabin with an almost lake front lot. Within ¼ mile of public boat ramp. $22,500 - $29,500. MLS# 74340, and 74341.

Glen Pointe Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share, this lot has short walk to community boat dock and across drive from community tennis court. Very level building site. Some lake view. Underground utilities. MLS# 81650. $199,500.

Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share when you have your own slip in community dock. Gated community with tennis court. Norton Creek Falls just a few yards away can be heard clearly. MLS# 81652. $99,000.

Glenview Exceptional year round lake and mountain view lots with paved access and community water. Three well-priced lots to choose from, so cherry-pick the best one! Expired septic evaluations on file. Easy 15 minute drive to Cashiers. MLS# 87042, REAL ESTATE GROUP

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VIEW POTENTIAL Wonderful opportunity to build on a nearly flat lot at a higher elevation in High Hemlock.

The meandering driveway opens to the cleared home site that already features a barn for storage and other mountain toys. Seldom do you find such a great lot that will save on construction costs, for those seeking to create their perfect mountain getaway at cool temperatures. The view photo has been taken from the home to the south of the property to show the view potential. First time on the market! MLS# 89297. $325,000.

High Springs Gentle 1.8 acre building lot with easy driveway access and a house site that has already been partially cleared. Southwesterly views of Whiteside Mountain, Satulah Mountain, Yellow Mountain, Black Rock Mountain and more. MLS# 87611. $78,000.

Highway 64 East Stunning level property on Highway 64 in Sapphire Valley located across the street from Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the property is bordered by the Horsepasture River.

This property is suited for a variety of development opportunities including multi-family, restaurant, RV resort, or a host of other commercial uses. Sewer available. MLS# 85720. $599,000.

Holly Forest Unbelievable long range views from this fantastic building site in Holly Forest XIV. Community features include paved roads, underground utilities with public water and sewer available at road. Southwesterly views from this lot sitting at 3,800 ft. elevation. Enjoy the panoramic vistas of Chimneytop Mountain and Rocky Mountain. MLS# 88095. $99,000.

LOTS & LAND Nice gentle lot with over an acre of land and year-round mountain view potential! This property has a long private driveway already roughed in so it’s easy to see where the best home site would be. Both lots on each side already have homes built on them so privacy won’t be an issue. Expired 4 bedroom septic permit on file. MLS# 88273. $25,000.

Great view lot in the heart of Sapphire Valley. Just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire, as well as all the Sapphire Valley amenities. Year around view will be available from the home once the trees are trimmed. MLS# 89042. $15,000.

Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this 0.79 acre lot has an ideal gently laying building site overlooking a noisy stream. The perfect location for a mountain getaway that feels private but is only minutes from the hub of Cashiers including the grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurants and other shopping. MLS# 86461. $11,500.

NEW LISTING Southern exposure lot with long range views of Chimneytop Mountain with clearing. Build your mountain getaway on this beautiful lot and enjoy the natural southern light. Enjoy the great amenity package offered by the Sapphire Master Association that are associated with this lot. MLS# 90311. $7,500.

A noisy stream runs along the bottom portion of this lot! This gently sloping home site will make the perfect mountain cabin spot. A great location for nature lover’s with a canopy of trees surrounding the property. Just a short walk to the Narrows waterfall and common area. This would be a great building site for a 2 story home that overlooks the stream.

Expired septic permit on file and community has low homeowner’s fees. Ownership comes with Sapphire Valley amenities. MLS# 88627. $7,000.

Gently sloping lot with potential mountain view with home site clearing. Located in a popular area of Holly Forest IV and within walking distance to the Hogback Lake common area where owners can picnic under the covered pavilion, go fishing or take a canoe ride.

Public water and electricity access at road and there is an expired septic permit on file.

Comes with Sapphire Valley amenities which also allow owners access to the Sapphire Valley Resort which include golf, tennis, community center, fitness center, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, game room, park/playground, ski slope, zip line, tubing and deeded lake access to Lake Fairfield. MLS# 89422. $7,000.

NEW LISTING Tucked away in the hills surrounding Sapphire Valley is this easy build, easy access lot! Community water and electric are on site. The lot has an expired septic permit for a 3 bedroom conventional system and is awaiting the construction of your dream home. A small babbling stream runs along the property and adds to the mountain charm. Included with the purchase of this lot are Sapphire Valley's fantastic community amenities which include boating, paddle boarding, skiing, snowboarding, golf, tennis, a fantastic indoor pool, outdoor pool, wet and dry saunas, putt-putt, gym, and community center. Don't let the price fool you! This is a very nice build-able lot in a desirable area.

MLS# 90170. $6,500.

Great building lot in growing resort area in the Blue Ridge Mountains, possible mountain views with trimming. This lot is located on a cul-de-sac road in growing resort area.

The septic permit on file was issued in 2009. With trimming lot will have a great view of Whiteside Mountain, Chimneytop Mountain and Bald Rock Mountain. The topography should provide a good site for a home with a partial basement. MLS# 88744. $5,000.

Vacant lot with great mountain view potential. Dreaming of your own mountain getaway?

The price is right to build on this affordable lot with great view potential of Whiteside, Chimneytop and Rock Mountains. The topography lends itself to a home with a lower level. It’s easy to see the potential by seeing the view from neighbors home. MLS# 88747. $5,000.

Vacant lot with great mountain view potential. Dreaming of your own mountain getaway?

The price is right to build on this affordable lot with great view potential of Whiteside, Chimneytop and Rock Mountains. The topography lends itself to a home with a lower level. It’s easy to see the potential by seeing the view from neighbors home. MLS# 88746. $5,000.

NEW LISTING This gentle home site will be a breeze to build on! Great location with easy

paved driving access into the community and just a few minutes’ drive to Cashiers. Drive past pretty Hogback Creek on the way to and from this lot! Located towards the end of a cul-de-sac for extra privacy. Lot backs up to a wide Holly Forest green space area and is also just a short walk to the community waterfall common area called Narrows Falls. Just around the corner from the public Sapphire National Golf Club and the Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company restaurant. Ownership comes with Sapphire Valley Resort amenities including golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, Horsepasture River picnic area, track/playground, ski slope, zip line and more. This lot is also walking distance to Lake Fairfield where you can enjoy the 3 mile trail around the lake, the beach area or rent a canoe or paddle boat from the boat house. MLS# 90253. $4,000.

Leawood High above the highest major lake in the East, you have huge views of Lake Glenville, multiple mountain ranges, all the way to the Smokies. Easy access on paved roads, located in the gated Leawood community, and only a short drive to Cashiers and Highlands. Build your dream home atop Bright Mountain. Sit on the porch and watch the boats below and see the hawks and eagles fly by. Facing west, you will have amazing sunsets. Community water. MLS# 85984. $199,500.

Laurel Falls Over 15 acres of land to enjoy at 4,100+ ft. elevation! Long range mountain views and short ridge views from these 2 northerly facing lots. A gorgeous property that is truly unique and offers a ton of sprawling level acreage. Position your house anywhere you'd like among the native flora and ferns that cover the property. The driveway is already partially roughed in and leads you to a clearing and a fire pit area where you will enjoy the best views. Laurel Falls is a private neighborhood with gated access and low property owner fees. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private access into the 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest and trout fishing in Robinson Creek. Laurel Falls only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement making it the perfect spot to build a mountain cabin. These two lots are being listed together and offered at a discounted price for 15.89 acres. This property backs up to Chinquapin land for added privacy.

MLS# 89652. $249,000.

Walk to a huge waterfall from this almost 6 acre lot sitting at 3,500+ ft. elevation! A nice trail has been cut in from the road to the building knoll and continues past the home site to the noisy waterfall. The waterfall is not located on the property but the owner is giving deeded access to walk to the waterfall. This property also has Robinson Creek frontage towards the bottom of the lot. House site has some short ridge mountain views, at least in the fall/winter, that may be obtainable year-round with tree trimming. Underground utilities are already run to this lot. Laurel Falls is a private neighborhood with gated access and low property owner fees. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private access into the 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest and trout fishing in Robinson Creek.

Laurel Falls only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement to it's the perfect spot to build a mountain cabin. The adjoining Lot 39C (5.32 acres) is also available for sale and is listed separately. MLS# 89646. $159,000.

Over 7 acres of land to enjoy at 4,100+ ft. elevation! Long range mountain views and short ridge views from this northerly facing lot. A gorgeous property that is truly unique and offers a ton of sprawling level acreage. Position your house anywhere you'd like among the native flora and ferns that cover the property. The driveway is already partially roughed in and leads you to a clearing and a fire pit area where you will enjoy the best views. Laurel Falls is a private neighborhood with gated access and low property owner fees. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private access into the 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest and trout fishing in Robinson Creek. Laurel Falls CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement making it the perfect spot to HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 NCLIVING.COM

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LOTS & LAND build a mountain cabin. An adjacent 8.66 acre lot is also available for purchase so buy both for a discount and own over 15 acres. This acreage backs up to Chinquapin property for added privacy. MLS# 89645. $140,000.

Over 8.5 acres of land to enjoy at 4,100+ ft. elevation! Short range mountain views, and possibly some long range views, from this north westerly facing lot. A gently laying lot with a trail leading to the partially cleared house site. Beautiful and peaceful setting with lots of native flora and ferns covering the property. There is currently a shared driveway roughed in but buyer may put in their own driveway if they wish. Lots of options with this property. Laurel Falls is a private neighborhood with gated access and low property owner fees. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private access into the 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest and trout fishing in Robinson Creek. Laurel Falls only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement making it the perfect spot to build a mountain cabin. An adjacent 7.23 acre lot is also available for purchase so buy both for a discount and own over 15 acres. This land backs up to Chinquapin property for added privacy. MLS# 89644. $130,000.

Listen to the sounds of Robinson Creek from this gently sloping 5+ acre lot. There is a trail into lot from road which leads you to a partially cleared home site. Enjoy short range mountain views with some tree trimming. Robinson Creek borders this lot on one side with another small stream on another side. There is also a small sliding rock waterfall area off the smaller stream. Laurel Falls is a private neighborhood with gated access and low property owner fees. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private access into the 6,300 acre Panthertown National Forest and trout fishing in Robinson Creek. Laurel Falls only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement to it's the perfect spot to build a mountain cabin. The adjoining Lot 39B (5.91 acres) is also available for sale and is listed separately. MLS# 89643. $120,000.

Two great adjoining lots in the scenic, wild and gated subdivision of Laurel Falls. Each lot has a survey, septic evaluation for a 3 bedroom home with easy building sites! A small stream runs through the property providing additional mountain charm. Ridgeline views with tree trimming. Lots of usable land. Laurel Falls is bordered by thousands of acres of protected Panthertown Valley. The Yosemite of the East. MLS# 89196. $65,000.

Perched atop a gentle knoll in the private and peaceful Laurel Falls gated community is this 4.65 acre lot. This lot has potential for a fantastic long range mountain view with clearing, and is gentle enough to make for easy building. Laurel Falls is a wild and scenic gated, low density community with large un-manicured lots for a true deep in the mountains feel. MLS# 88595. $25,000.

NEWLY PRICED Perched at almost 4,000’ elevation, you’ll enjoy beautiful long-range mountain views and a long private driveway that leads to this lot. This almost 2 acre lot provides you views that leave no doubt where you are. Very gentle, nearly flat driveway cut in that leads to a flat build site for the main level. The property drops off below the homesite, assuring you’ll own the view for years to come. MLS# 85946. $49,000.

NEWLY PRICED Truly a hidden gem of a community where owners enjoy beautiful majestic long range mountain views and quaint Christmas tree farms as they drive through the area. Community features a pond and fire pit common area. This particular lot has a very gentle building site with easy driveway access and large rock outcroppings for built-in landscaping features. Low POA fees and underground utilities. MLS# 85489. $28,000.

Sapphire Commercial Almost 2 acres with 461 feet of frontage along Highway 64 in the heart of Sapphire. 5 tap fees have been paid for CWS sewer and water, and will convey with property. Property can be used for residential and light commercial purposes, such as hotel/motel, office and/or retail space. Parking area represents about half of total parcel with stream and land behind. MLS# 88280. $300,000.

Sapphire High NEWLY PRICED A cascading stream with waterfalls and pools that is entirely inside the property. A building site with long-range mountain views that also overlooks the falls.

Southern exposure from the building site and a mountain to the north to block the cold winter winds. A community with golf courses, pools, playgrounds, picnic areas, a swimming-canoeing-and fishing lake, hiking trails, tennis, community center, fitness center, restaurants and bars. MLS# 82083. $159,500.

Sapphire Ridge

Old Wagon Road Perched at 4,240+ feet in elevation is this fantastic and high potential lot! The view you could have with selective tree clearing from the prospective building site would be phenomenal and include dozens of mountaintops, a front row seat to Whiteside Mountain as well as a view of the famous “Bear Shadow” that blankets the valley below in the autumn months. As you explore this lot you’ll fall in love with the serene feel and the mountain landscape teeming with natural flora and fauna. MLS# 88819. $225,000.

Pilots Knob The communities finest big view lots handpicked for ease of build and their incalculable long range views! Pilots Knob is a hot and new gated, mountain top community with high elevation lots rising above 4,100 feet. The community offers paved roads, green space, beautiful landscaping, a community pond, fire pit and refreshingly low HOA fees.

With recent home sales, numerous lot sales, developer owned spec builds and privately owned custom builds are underway.

MLS# 88752. $89,900.

The community’s finest big view lots REAL ESTATE GROUP

handpicked for ease of build and their incalculable long range views! Pilots Knob is a hot and new gated, mountain top community with high elevation lots rising above 4,100 feet. The community offers paved roads, green space, beautiful landscaping, a community pond, fire pit and refreshingly low HOA fees. With recent home sales, numerous lot sales, developer owned spec builds and privately owned custom builds are underway.

MLS# 88758. $84,900.

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Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley in the gated community of Sapphire Ridge. This double lot provides a fantastic views of Toxaway Mountain and into South Carolina. This almost 5 acre property is located on a cul-de-sac for additional privacy.. Only one Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities fee. Both lot 18 and 19 have a 3 bedroom septic permit. Don't miss this opportunity to build your dream home with spectacular long range views, while being only minutes to town. MLS# 89822. $179,000.

Cool mountain breezes, incredible mountain vistas and end of road privacy await you from this 3 acre lot in Sapphire Ridge, perched at approximately 3,500’. Very easy drive in to this property, with a very gentle build site awaiting your dream home. If ultimate privacy is what you’re after, the two lots below lot 15 are also available and would give you your own private road. Developer will consider selling all three lots together, and allowing buyer to combine in to one PIN, with only 1 HOA fee. MLS# 87153. $99,000.

Here’s your chance to have great mountain views, with end of the road privacy in the gated community of Sapphire Ridge. This lot could be combined with lot 27 to the right, or lots 29 and 30 to the left for the ultimate in BIG VIEWS and PRIVACY. Developer would consider allowing buyer to “bundle” additional lots and combine in to one parcel and pay just one POA fee. Lot 28 has a Southeastern facing view and offers a very gentle driveway to lot and easy build site. MLS# 87156. $99,000.

LOTS & LAND A big mountain view awaits you from this estate size lot perched at almost 3,600’, including views of the rock face on Little Hogback mountain. Gentle homesite in the gated community of Sapphire Ridge. This lot offers you privacy and big views, yet it’s less than 8 miles from the center of Cashiers. Sapphire Ridge is a gated community, with only the best in terms of infrastructure. Wide paved roads, underground utilities and public water all in place. MLS# 87155. $95,000.

Developer has reduced price from $49,000 on this very “easy to build” lot. Large 2.5 acre lot where you can enjoy the sound of moving water surrounding the home site - a nice stream runs through the property down along homesite. Very gentle access to lot and near level build, surrounded by beautiful trees. MLS# 87152. $19,900.

Sassafras Ridge Stunning lot in the private enclave of Sassafras Ridge featuring a magnificent panoramic view of the valley, the Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only), rockfaces and your own private waterfall! Imagine gazing out across Sapphire Valley and listening to the soothing sound of rushing water. Not all lots are created equal. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your special mountain retreat. Tree plan to protect the view over the valley and overlooking the waterfall has already been approved by the POA. Build your dream home today and start enjoying the mountains! MLS# 89584. $295,000.

babbling stream with many small waterfalls. Enjoy some short and long range mountain views from this peaceful setting as well. Conveniently located near the community clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center and pavilion that owners can use for social gatherings.

MLS# 85846. $49,900.

Big view, small price! This easy build lot includes community water, paved roads, streams, ponds, a clubhouse with pool and exercise room and an antique farm house community center. Sims Valley is private, gated and just 10 minutes from Lake Glenville and 20 minutes from Cashiers. MLS# 88694. $30,000.

Beautiful almost level lot with easy year round access and a near perfect build site. A rock lined bridge driveway goes level onto the lot. Betsy Creek boarders the property to the right of the driveway. Mountain views possible with tree trimming. Sims Valley is a scenic gated community located just 20 mins outside of Cashiers NC and offers amenities to include a clubhouse, pool, exercise facility, pond and picnic areas. MLS# 87145. $15,000.

NEW LISTING Wonderful lot in scenic Sims Valley with stream. This easy build lot includes community water, paved roads, streams, ponds, a clubhouse with pool and exercise room and an antique farm house community center. Sims Valley is private, gated and just 10 minutes from Lake Glenville and 20 minutes from Cashiers. MLS# 90257. $5,000.

Snowbird

Sheepcliff Woods Only 1 mile from the center of downtown Cashiers to this property-very easy building envelope, to keep your foundation costs minimized. Sitting at 3600’ elevation, this lot has a view of the famed Whiteside Mountain. Community water in place and an expired 3 BR septic permit in hand, that could likely be improved-given the size of the lot. MLS# 87480. $49,900.

Shepherds Drive Situated at 3,720 ft. in elevation is this spacious, un-manicured and gently rolling lot, full of wildlife and natural flora. As you explore the land you’ll find a small stream, roughed in roads, and a serene mountain setting. This lot has an abundance of gentle grade potential home sites, and can be subdivided into 1 acre minimum parcels. There are few restrictions on this parcel, providing ample opportunity for development and enjoyment.

MLS# 88628. $45,000.

Shepherds Mountain Perched at 3,700’ elevation, this lot offers cool summer temperatures and end of road privacy. Shepherds Mountain has two lane paved roads throughout, and has a clubhouse and deeded access to Lake Glenville. Water rights in place and there is an expired 4 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 85588. $19,000.

Sims Valley Paved driveway already in place leading to the perfectly flat building site with 360 degree views. Long or short range mountain views in any direction you look! This private home site adjoins another 22+ acre tract that is privately owned with road access from the opposite end of the property providing this home site ultimate privacy. Sims Valley is a beautiful gated community with paved access, community water and underground utilities. MLS# 87563. $119,000.

NEWLY PRICED Extremely desirable building lot with bold stream frontage and a nearly level building site. This is the ideal place to build a mountain home overlooking a beautiful

Tucked away in the high end Snowbird gated community is this fantastic 45.71 acre Gentleman’s farm! This property has plenty of room for homes and an abundance of easy building sites. As you approach the small rustic camping cabin, your greeted by gently rolling meadows and gorgeous layered mountain views. The cabin itself is studio style, with an outhouse steps away for a true 1800’s historic feel. MLS# 90110. $799,000.

Stonecreek Estates Lots 15, 32, and 36 in Stone Creek Estates with public water and sewer available. Conveniently located behind the gates at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. A short walk or golf cart ride to the amenities CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 of Sapphire Valley including golf, tennis, HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 NCLIVING.COM

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LOTS & LAND indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, ski slope, zip lines and more. Membership to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley is by invitation only. MLS# 89300. $59,000.

Three fabulous lots, some with incredible mountain views, in this conveniently located neighborhood in Sapphire Valley. A short walk or golf cart ride to CCSV or SVMA. Lots from $15,900 to $39,900.

Fabulous views over Sapphire Valley and a short golf cart ride away from The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only) and the Sapphire Valley amenities.

Build your dream house on this value priced lot. Lot next door also available for those seeking additional privacy or larger yard. Enjoy the views of Bald Rock and Lonesome Valley canyon. MLS# 87722. $25,000.

Stone Pointe

400’ of shoreline, deep water, and an incredible Southerly facing view down the main channel of the lake. The extensive rock work and boat dock convey, along with a 5 BR septic permit and drain field already installed.. MLS# 88390. $849,000.

Nestled on the western shores of Lake Glenville, this 1+ acre lot is ready for your lakefront home. The home site features: driveway, potable and non-potable water lines, and underground power. The house site is cleared and a large dock is in place. Come see and imagine yourself on this beautiful piece of mountain waterfront property. MLS# 84508. $425,000.

Strawberry Hill NEW LISTING Wonderful lake and mountain views from this 5.77 acre north westerly facing property. Great natural building shelf already on the property for the perfect home site. Enjoy Lake Glenville views and a cool breeze from 3,700+ feet elevation! Private community water and just a short drive to several public boat ramps and the Jackson County Rec Park area with swimming area and hiking trails. MLS# 90259. $120,000.

Listen to the sounds of a rushing waterfall on Lake Glenville! Build high to take advantage of lake and mountain views. Just a short walk to the common area access to Lake Glenville and the tennis courts. Peek-a-boo views of Lake Glenville that can be improved some with tree trimming and house site clearing. There is stunning rock face wall that sits just behind the home site adding a natural and unique landscape feature. MLS# 88761. $49,000.

Summer Cove NEWLY PRICED Tremendous lake and mountain views, with a southern exposure from this lot. This incredible view lot offers amazing views down the south channel of the lake, with many layered mountain ranges in the distance. Summer Cove offers all lake view property owners a designated slip on the 10-slip community dock that’s just a short golf-cart ride away. Sitting 300’ above the lake, you’ll enjoy the cool breezes and spectacular views from 3,800’. MLS# 84680. $325,000.

Summer Hill Almost 3 acre lot in Summer Hill, a premier Lake Glenville community. Driveway partially in. Big lake and mountain view. Community dock, boat launch ramp, sandy beach, picnic shelter with fireplace and tennis court. Well managed gated community with wide paved roads and friendly neighbors. MLS# 88751. $295,000.

Large lake access lot with great mountain and sunset views. MLS# 73981. $95,000.

Big lake access lot with western exposure. View of mountains and sunsets. MLS# 73982. $95,000.

Trillium The lowest priced lot in Trillium. Great location, close to both the lakeside clubhouse and marina and the golf clubhouse and associated amenities. This lot faces south with a view of Yellow Mountain. MLS# 84110. $29,000.

One of the premier lakefront lots on all of Lake Glenville is now available for the discerning buyer. Lot 5 is the namesake for its community, sitting on a point and features a beautiful rock outcropping. The lot features 1.54 acres to spread your wings, very gentle build site and walk to water, more than

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Wade Hampton Lot has a good view of Whiteside Mountain in well-established and exclusive neighborhood of Wade Hampton. Priced below market value! Motivated seller! MLS# 90236. $85,000.

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Waterdance If you love the idea of walking out your front door and going for a swim in the gently moving pool below your home, then this is the lot for you. The section of river frontage you own with this lot has both small rapids and slow moving pools, perfect for the avid angler or nature enthusiast. This lot has a valid septic permit for a three bedroom home, and also has access to the community water located 100’ from where the proposed home site is. MLS# 88593. $125,000.

Located in the scenic Waterdance gated community is this great 1.76 acre riverfront lot!

The lot has a roughed in road leading directly to the potential building site, which is just steps away from the rushing Tuckasegee River. There is a current three bedroom septic

permit on file (no septic tank installed yet) and community water is readily available. The community itself features paved roads, covered bridge, gated access, and gorgeous water features such as the waterfall that is up the road from this lot. MLS# 88921. $125,000.

Whisper Lake NEWLY PRICED Just around the corner from the Whisper Lake common area, this home site is the perfect setting to build a mountain getaway! The Whisper Lake common area has a lake side picnic area and dock where you can enjoy swimming, canoeing and kayaking. This beautiful lot also comes with Sapphire Valley amenities. MLS# 88503. $30,000.

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SAPPHIRE $1,100,000 Let your imagination run wild in this spacious-almost 12,000 sf building. No restrictions on the property. Currently being leased by Wyndham/Diamond Resorts. Would make for a great office building, restaurant, retail space or even employee housing. CWS sewer and water in place, and has capacity to expand current # bathrooms in building. Property is almost two acres and has a total of 70 parking spaces-38 in top parking lot, and 32 on lower lot behind building. MLS# 85231.

SAPPHIRE $450,000 Great commercial opportunity being offered in the heart of Sapphire Valley, connected to CWS sewage and water system. Nice welcoming entry foyer with reception area, conference room, kitchenette, two bathrooms and a large office on main level. Stone fireplace in entry. Upstairs is another 6 offices and bathroom. Room to expand behind building and almost 2 acre parking lot next door can be purchased for additional parking/expansion. MLS# 88278.

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F Conveniently located to Clubhouse/Lodge and all amenities. This four bedroom, four bath home has a master bedroom on main level as well as another large bedroom with private bath. You must be a member of the Chattooga Club to enjoy any of the amenities.

Exceptional four bedroom, five and a half bath luxury home located in Cedar Hill, an upscale gated community in Cashiers. Gracious interiors boasts high-end designer decor, fine finishes, a stunning chef's kitchen, open great room, wet bar and screen living porch with fireplace. All rooms are spacious. At approximately 4000 feet, enjoy breathtaking panoramic long range mountain views.

Rustic elegance meets classic Southern style in this spacious tri-story home, situated on a private road in exclusive, gated Chattooga Club. With plenty of room for the entire brood, entertaining guests is a pleasure. Gather for lively conversation or curl up with a good book in the great room with its soaring cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace.

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Nestled on 65 magnificent acres of giant poplars and manicured meadows with over 1,700 feet of shoreline on sparkling Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat.

This great condo is located in the Sapphire Valley community of River Chase. It is in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of places to walk to including Meadow Lake & the Horsepasture River. This two bedroom two bath condo with living room w/ stone fireplace, mantel & high vaulted ceiling. Two decks overlooking a rhododendron forest. Unit is only a short drive to many of the Sapphire Valley amenities.

Family friendly home located in Sapphire Valley. This home offers an open kitchen, dining area, Master bedroom with private bath, and TV. Living room has a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace (wood burning), and large deck. Two additional guest bedrooms on main floor, both have a Queen bed. Another large bedroom downstairs with king. Great home for a couples getaway, guys golfing weekend or larger family.

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E With magnificent long range views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains, Bear Rock is a beautiful custom five bedroom, five and a half bath estate in the exclusive gated community of The Chattooga Club. The living room features a soaring 30’ ceiling, towering stone fireplace, and a wall of windows that floods the room with natural light and highlights the mountain vistas beyond. Relax or dine al fresco with family and friends on the screened porch and open deck.

Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley at the end of the cul-de-sac, this private lakefront home was built in 2000, but shows like new. Owners have lovingly maintained it and painted the exterior last year. Enjoy the views of the lake from one of the two covered decks while you listen to the cascading stream in the adjoining greenspace. Take a stroll down to the dock and canoe or fish on the lake. There are 2 gas fireplaces to sit and relax by, one is located in the living room and one in the large family room on the lower level that also features a partial kitchen and half bath.

Wonderful three bedroom, three bath condo with fabulous mountain views of Shortoff and Yellow Mountain. One of the best views anywhere! This beautiful upper unit features a vaulted ceiling with beams and a stone fireplace in the living area. Oversized master suite with long range views of the mountains.

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This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The outside garden was designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Conveniently located to Clubhouse/Lodge and all amenities. Beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bath cottage with wood burning fireplace, wonderful deck with fireplace & open area. Master bedroom on main level, second bedroom upstairs.

You must be a member of the Chattooga Club to enjoy any of the amenities.

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accOmmOdatiOns Black Bear Lodge Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins Half Mile Farm Landmark Vacation Rentals Old Edwards Inn & Spa Silver Creek Real Estate Group Skyline Lodge Whiteside Cove Cottages

blackbearlodgeofsapphire.com highlandsiscalling.com ccphighlandsnc.com firemt.com halfmilefarm.com landmarkvacations.com oldedwardsinn.com ncliving.com skylinelodge.com

Builders Page 28 Pages 67, 92 Page 2 Page 13 Page 48

Dauntless Printing

Pages 114-154 Page 75 Page 67

Town & Country General Store

boundscaverugs.com

Page 21 Page 93

mirrorlakeantiques.com pasfrontsportch.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com vmantiques.com

Page 16 Page 91 Page 25 Page 11 Page 19

art galleries/artists ACP Home Interiors Around Back at Rocky’s Place The Bascom Peak Experience The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37

aroundbackatrockysplace.com thebascom.org peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 45 Page 14 Page 25 Page 11 Page 56

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

Bedding ACP Home Interiors Blue Ridge Bedding The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com blueridgebedding.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 37 Page 71 Page 11

BOat rentals Signal Ridge Marina

signalridgemarina.com

rabunbuilders.com srebalusconstruction.com warthconstruction.com

Page 77 Page 79 Page 69 Page 93 Page 164 Pages 8, 91

candles tandcgeneralstore.com

Page 17

catering Dinner with Duffy Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering The Kitchen

Pages 4, 85 wecaterhighlands.com thekitchenofhighlands.com

Page 92 Page 53

chamBers Of cOmmerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce

cashiersareachamber.com

Page 8

highlandschamber.org

Page 8

cleaning/hOusekeeping services

Bars The High Dive The Ugly Dog Pub Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub Cashiers

lupoliconstruction.com

Business/Office supplies

Pages 86, 87 Page 48

antiques & hOme furnishings Bound’s Cave Christine’s Home Decor MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Pa’s Front Porch Peak Experience The Summer House Vivianne Metzger

Big Creek Construction Lupoli Construction Porch Living/ Rabun Builders Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction

Page 74

Pro Servicess Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service

Pages 93, 159 Page 92 clOth/uphOlstery

ACP Home Interiors The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 37 Page 11

clOthing & accessOries Bespoke by TJ Bailey Peak Experience The Look Boutique McCulley’s Sashay Around Spoiled Rotten TJ Bailey for Men Town & Country General Store VC for Men Victoria’s Closet Victoria’s Sportswear

Page 25 peakexp.com Page 25 thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 23 Page 3 sashayaround.net Page 19 spoiledrotten2.com Page 19 tjbmens.com Page 79 tandcgeneralstore.com victoriasclosetnc.com victoriasclosetnc.com victoriasclosetnc.com

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clOthing cOnsignment The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet

victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 63 Page 63

clOset design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House

blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 22, 92 summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 acphomeinteriors.com blueridgebedding.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 37 Page 71 Page 11

cullasajaclub.org

Page 59

glencovelifestyle.com

Page 49

ncliving.com

Pages 114-154

cOncierge services HCCM Home Magnolia Concierge Services

hccmhome.com magnoliaconciergeservices.com

Page 93 Page 9

cullasajaclub.org skyvalleycountryclub.com

tandcgeneralstore.com

Page 84 Page 59 Page 89

Jennings Builders Supply

thebascom.org peakexp.com

Betsy Paul Art Raffle Celebrate Clayton Dining Out for Life Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center The Village Green Three River Fly Fishing Festival

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 14 Page 25 Page 37

blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 22, 92 jbwnc.com Page 96 summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 custOm furniture

ACP Home Interiors

acphomeinteriors.com

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celebrateclayton.com wncap.org/DOFL highlandscashiersplayers.org highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 96 Page 42 Page 13 Page 9 Page 13 Page 47

highlandspac.org Pages 41, 43, 46, 98 villagegreencashiersnc.com Page 58 Page 10

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Page 37

Page 101 flOral design /flOrists

Fiddlehead Designs

Page 99 fly fishing/guide services brookingsonline.com

Page 97

furniture

Page 17

custOm caBinetry/cOuntertOps ACP Home Interiors Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry Jennings Builders Supply The Summer House

jbwnc.com events

Brookings

crafts The Bascom Peak Experience

Page 95

fitness

cOuntry stOres Town & Country General Store

Page 83

dOOrs/WindOWs

cOuntry cluBs Cullasaja Club Sky Valley Country Club

wilbankssmilecenter.com

Chocolate Heaven

cOsmetic surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. plasticsurgerytoday.com

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desserts

cOmmunities Cullasaja Club Glen Cove

by Old Edwards Silver Creek Real Estate Group

summerhousehighlands.com dentists

Dr. Joe Wilbanks

cOmfOrters ACP Home Interiors Blue Ridge Bedding The Summer House

Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House

ACP Home Interiors Carolina Rustic Furniture High Country Furniture & Design Nearly New The Summer House Vivianne Metzger

acphomeinteriors.com carolinarusticfurniture.com

Page 37 Page 71

highcountry.com

Page 78 Page 63 Page 11 Page 19

summerhousehighlands.com vmantiques.com furniture cOnsignments

The Blue Elephant Consignment Market Nearly New

consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com

Page 63 Page 63 Page 63

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garden/landscaping supplies Main Street Nursery

Page 20 gift shOps

ACP Home Interiors Around Back at Rocky’s Place Fiddlehead Designs The Look Boutique Nearly New Pa’s Front Porch Peak Experience The Summer House Town & Country General Store

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37

Page 45 Page 99 thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 23 Page 63 pasfrontsportch.com Page 69 peakexp.com Page 25 summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 tandcgeneralstore.com

Page 17 Page 42

gOlf cluBs skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 89

grOOmers Woofgang Bakery & Grooming

Page 99 gutters

Pro Servicess

Pages 93, 159 hair extensiOns pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 19

hair salOns Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts

Page 78 Page 92 heating and air

Holley Heating & Air Conditioning

holleyheating.com

Pages 15, 93

hOme accessOries ACP Home Interiors Carolina Rustic Furniture Nearly New Peak Experience The Summer House

Mountainworks Design

mtnworks.com

acphomeinteriors.com carolinarusticfurniture.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 17 Page 19

Page 37 Page 71 Page 63 Page 25 Page 11

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ice cream

aroundbackatrockysplace.com

Betsy Paul Art Raffle

Pinnacle Anti Aging

tandcgeneralstore.com vmantiques.com hOme design

giving Back

Sky Valley Country Club

Town & Country General Store Vivianne Metzger

SweeTreats

sweetreatshighlands.com

Page 52

interiOr design & hOme furnishings ACP Home Interiors Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture Christine’s Home Decor Dornbush Design Studio High Country Furniture & Design Jennings Builders Supply The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com boundscaverugs.com

Page 37 Page 21

carolinarusticfurniture.com dornbushdesign.com

Page 71 Page 93 Page 45

highcountry.com jbwnc.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 78 Page 96 Page 11

investment planning Edward Jones Investments

edwardjones.com

Page 89

JeWelry - fashiOn ACP Home Interiors The Look Boutique Peak Experience Sashay Around

acphomeinteriors.com thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com peakexp.com sashayaround.net

Page 37 Page 23 Page 25 Page 19

JeWelry - fine MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry

mirrorlakeantiques.com

Page 16

kitchen and Bath design ACP Home Interiors Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37

blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 22, 92 summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 lamp repair

Gray Lighting & Woodwork

Page 21 landscape architects

Dargan Landscape Architects

dargan.com

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landscaping Magnolia Concierge Services Pro Servicess

magnoliaconciergeservices.com

painting Page 9 Pages 93, 159

lighting ACP Home Interiors Carolina Rustic Furniture Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37

carolinarusticfurniture.com

Page 71

summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 11

Morales Painting Pro Servicess pet care/supplies Woofgang Bakery & Grooming

acphomeinteriors.com blueridgebedding.com summerhousehighlands.com

Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography Susan B Photography

signalridgemarina.com

Page 37 Page 71 Page 11 Page 74

massage services Canyon Spa Cashiers Valley Fusion Creative Concepts Yoga of Highlands

lonesomevalley.com cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com blueridgebedding.com summerhousehighlands.com

highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 82 Page 81 Page 47

blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 101

nail care Creative Concepts

Page 92

Mountain Spring Spas and Pools

highlandsaerialpark.com

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signalridgemarina.com

Page 74

mountainhotspring.com

Page 9

pOrch living Page 69 pOttery acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37

aroundbackatrockysplace.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 45 Page 25 Page 11

plants/nurseries Main Street Nursery

Page 20 printing cOmpanies

Dauntless Printing

Pages 8, 91 private chef

Dinner with Duffy

Pages 4, 85 prOperty management

Magnolia Concierge Services

OutdOOr adventures Highlands Aerial Park

suebphoto.com

pOOls/spas

Page 71 Page 11

music stOres Blue Ridge Music

Signal Ridge Marina

ACP Home Interiors Around Back at Rocky’s Place Peak Experience The Summer House

mOvies Highlands Playhouse

Page 41 Page 25

pOntOOn rentals

Porch Living

medical services Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Mission Primary Care – Highlands/Cashiers mission-health.org

Studio 106

Page 65 Page 84 Page 92 Page 84

mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding The Summer House

charlesjohnsonfineart.com suebphoto.com phOtOgraphy studiOs

marinas Signal Ridge Marina

Page 99 phOtOgraphy

linens ACP Home Interiors Blue Ridge Bedding The Summer House

Page 74 Pages 93, 159

magnoliaconciergeservices.com

Page 9

puBlic safety Page 8

Blue Ridge Public Safety

blueridgepublicsafety.com

Page 29

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The Ugly Dog Pub Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub Cashiers

puBs

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

radiO statiOns WHLC FM 104.5

whlc.com

Page 13

real estate sales Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Betsy Paul Blair Realty Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Cullasaja Club John Cleaveland Realty Highlands Cove Realty Landmark Realty Group McKee Properties McKee Properties Sandy & John Barrow

meadowsmountainrealty.com betsypaulproperties.com blair-realty.com highlandsiscalling.com ccphighlandsnc.com cullasajaclub.org jcrealty.com glencovelifestyle.com landmarkrg.com mckeeproperties.com mckeeproperties.com

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McKee Properties Liz Harris McKee Properties Merry Soellner McKee Properties Beth Townsend Sapphire Valley Real Estate Silver Creek Real Estate Group Sotheby’s Andrea Gabbard Sotheby’s - Jody Lovell Sotheby’s Bert Mobley

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 106-109

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 104, 105

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 111-113

sapphirevalleyrealestate.com ncliving.com highlandssothebysrealty.com highlandssothebysrealty.com highlandsssir.com

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remOdelng Big Creek Construction

Page 77 restaurants

Highlands-Cashiers Directory Altitudes at Skyline 4118 Kitchen and Bar

altitudesatskyline.com

Page 67 Page 75 Page 55

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Bake My Day s Cafe & Bistro Fire + Water Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering The Kitchen Lakeside Restaurant Log Cabin Restaurant Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Meritage Bistro On the Verandah Paoletti’s Restaurant Slabtown Pizza SweeTreats The Ugly Dog Pub Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub Cashiers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro The Zookeeper Bistro

firemt.com

Page 53 Page 13

wecaterhighlands.com thekitchenofhighlands.com lakesiderestaurant.info logcabinhighlands.com

Page 92 Page 53 Page 55 Page 53

meritagehighlands.com ontheverandah.com paolettis.com slabtownpizza.com sweetreatshighlands.com

Page 48 Page 4 Page 56 Page 53 Page 55 Page 52

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

theuglydogpub.com

Page 56

wolfgangs.net

Page 5 Page 55

rOOfing Pro Servicess Roman’s Roofing LLC

romansroofingnc.com

Pages 93, 159 Page 93

Old Edwards Inn & Spa Pinnacle Anti Aging

acphomeinteriors.com boundscaverugs.com carolinarusticfurniture.com summerhousehighlands.com

ACP Home Interiors Vivianne Metzger

Page 37 Page 21 Page 71 Page 11 Page 9

spoiledrotten2.com tjbmens.com

Highlands Cashiers Players highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 13 Highlands Playhouse highlandsplayhouse.org Page 47 Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center highlandspac.org Pages 41, 43, 46, 98 transpOrtatiOn Highlands Transportation Company Magnolia Concierge Services

pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 19 Page 79

peakexp.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chambers Realty Landmark Vacation Rentals Silver Creek Real Estate Group Fiddlehead Designs Wedding Farmhouse

lonesomevalley.com

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meadowsmountainrealty.com highlandsiscalling.com landmarkvacations.com ncliving.com

Page 73 Pages 67, 92 Pages 86, 87 Pages 114-154

weddingfarmhouse.com

Page 99 Page 82

WindOW treatments Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House ACP Home Interiors Gray Lighting & Woodwork

summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 11

Page 25

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 37 Page 21

yOga Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands

cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com

Page 84 Page 84

Zipline adventures

spas Canyon Spa

magnoliaconciergeservices.com vacatiOn rentals

Page 19

sOcks Peak Experience

Page 101

WOOdWOrk

skin care Pinnacle Anti Aging

Page 37 Page 19

theatre/entertainment

shOes Spoiled Rotten TJ Bailey for Men

acphomeinteriors.com vmantiques.com

Wedding services

shipping services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

Page 48 Page 19

taBles

rugs ACP Home Interiors Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House

oldedwardsinn.com pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 65

Highlands Aerial Park

highlandsaerialpark.com

Page 8

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