August 2019: The Laurel Magazine of Highlands and Cashiers NC

HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS

AUGUST 2019

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INSIDE THE LAUREL AUGUST 2019 THINGS TO DO

Highlands-Cashiers Art League

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Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music

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Highlands PAC

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Highlands History

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The Art of Deb Hudson

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Cashiers History

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Village Square Art & Craft Show

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Bel Canto

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Mountain Heritage Lecture Series

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Interlude Concerts

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Highlands-Cashiers Players

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The Art of Maggie Baxter Dearth

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The Bascom

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Hudson Library

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Dovecote Events

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Cashiers Library

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Author Patty Smith

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Highlands Live Music

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Highlands Farmers’ Market

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Rise and Shine Fundraiser

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Garden Club Kitchen Tour

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Designer Purse Bingo

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse

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Groovin’ on the Green

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Dive In Movies

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Orchard Sessions

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Golf Tournament

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Little Church in the Wildwood

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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

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Cashiers Antique Show

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Kelsey Trail Hike

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Tour de Cashiers

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Dahlia Festival

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Shopping at The Corner

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Twilight Races

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From Tuscany with Love

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Dine by the Nantahala

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Acorns Trunk Shows

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Highlands Arts and Crafts Show

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Jewelry Show at Josephine’s

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Pawsitively Purrfect Party

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Plateau Picks

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Art For A Cause

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Gobble on the Green

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Scaly Mountain Fundraiser

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Concerts on the Slopes

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Songwriter’s Round

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Village Nature Series

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Empty Bowls

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THE ARTS

HISTORY

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DINING 84

Bella’s Junction Cafe

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Evenings at Lakeside

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Craft Beer Night

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Highlands Food & Wine Festival

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Oyster Fest at The Farm

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Pancake Breakfast

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Dining Guide

SHOPPING

VENTURE OUT 112

Glenville’s High Falls

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Zahner Conservation Lectures

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Summer Smallies

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Non-Invasive Plant Task Force

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Accidental Gardener

118

Highlands Plateau Audubon Society

119

Golf Talk

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Mountain Man Adventures

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Cover Artist Terry Barnes

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Critter Feature

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The Art of Martha Wright

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Southern Highlands Reserve

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Face Jugs

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Always, Patsy Cline

HEALTH 134

Antibiotics, Back on Track

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The Essential Broth

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Homemade Ketchup

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Cancer, Cure or Prevent?

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 142

This is Our Home

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Ambitious Renovation

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Financial Talk

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Charley Woodsby

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Home of Distinction

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Question of the Day

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Avary Doubleday

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Engagement at Bridal Veil

GIVING BACK 170

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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C-H Humane Society

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Church of the Incarnation

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters

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International Friendship Center

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Carpe Diem Farms

BIZ SPOTLIGHT 180

Bob Kieltyka, Journey Full Circle

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Dorothy Swearingen

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Leadership Cashiers

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Landmark Realty

185

Sue Mills

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner

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LUKE OSTEEN Editor / Writer

DONNA RHODES Writer

Somehow the season has raced to August and the Summer has reached its crescendo.

Speaking of crescendos, check out Brian O’Shea’s account on Page 112 of the gently cascading High Falls transforming into a thundering tumult of pulverizing fury.

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MARY JANE MCCALL Writer

A.J. STEWART Writer

But this being the Plateau, there are subtle reminders to sit back and enjoy life. Consider the Interlude Series at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, or Luke Osteen’s review of Bella’s Junction Cafe, or Ashby Underwood-Garner’s sublime advice to simply breathe.

And of course, there are those occasional August evenings when there’s just a brush of October cool in the air. That’s the Plateau for you!

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Thanks to you for relaxing with Laurel, and thanks to our advertisers who make this possible.

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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 Copyright © 2019 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. The publishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazine’s right to edit. Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every effort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of its staff is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine will be subject to a reduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.

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THE BASCOM, AS PARTNER

BY BILLY LOVE

Through the efforts of its Education Fellow Grace Woodard, The Bascom’s reach extends throughout the Plateau.

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he mission of The Bascom is driven by the belief that all residents and visitors to the Highlands-Cashiers community should have the chance to be inspired by art, and that art should be accessible to everyone regardless of age, background, or economics.

This belief is integral to all of our outreach and education initiatives, including providing free admission for exhibitions, providing financial aid to anyone who cannot afford the cost to participate in any of our many education programs for youth and adults, and providing free outreach programming in partnership with over 30 nonprofits in Macon and Jackson counties.

Through these partnerships, The Bascom supplements the important missions of these organizations with hands-on art activities through artist talks and demonstrations, and by providing materials and equipment support. Outreach is extended both on campus and off-site to schools, child development centers, after-school

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programs, libraries, literacy groups, senior centers, conservation groups, artist groups, and many more. This year, we are proud to say that we will serve over 3,500 people in our outreach programs.

A key component to the effectiveness of The Bascom’s education and outreach programming is the instructors that we provide to help implement programs and partnerships. Each year, The Bascom selects highly qualified resident artists to provide instruction, create work for exhibition, and engage the community through their studio practice.

Grace Woodard was selected as The Bascom’s 2019 Education Fellow and has been instrumental in providing instruction for youth and outreach programs this summer, including work with the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau, the Macon County Public Library, and Chestnut Hill.

Ms. Woodard is a recent graduate of the Western Carolina University School of Fine Art, receiving her BFA in Sculpture. Her stu-

dio work will be highlighted with a sculpture installation opening on August 3 in The Bascom Education Gallery.

The Bascom is grateful to the generous community that it serves for the continued support of our outreach programs and education initiatives. Community support provides the opportunity for all members of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau to be impacted by the power of art.

Grace Woodard

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Kristy Woodson Harvey

BOOKS AND BITES

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Highlands’ Hudson Library will host author Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of the Peachtree Bluff series about life in a quirky Southern town, on August 1. Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor presents his take on life in a quirky Southern town on August 30.

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udson Library will host author Kristy Woodson Harvey for its Books & Bites presentation, 12:30 P.M. Thursday, August 1.

Harvey, whose “The Southern Side of Paradise,” the third in her Peachtree Bluff series, was just published, will read excerpts from her novel, talk about her writing process, and answer questions from her audience. There’ll also be light bites and refreshments for everyone.

Admission is free and the program is open to everyone, including those who do not have a library card.

The Peachtree Bluff series has won a national audience for Harvey. The three books are centered on a woman whose three adult daughters return to her in their hometown of Peachtree Bluff. Over the course of the novels, readers are given glimpses into the hearts and minds of the four women (and the men and children in their lives). Their tales are poignant and tender, with flashes of humor that can only be found in small town Southern life.

Harvey’s other books, “Dear Carolina” and “Lies and Other Acts of Love” have been equally well-received and demonstrate a natural storyteller’s ability to capture personalities and events and settings that capture the South in all its passion and contradictions.

While we’re on the subject of quirky Southern towns peopled with interesting characters, everyone is invited to join Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor on 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 30, for the latest session of the Mayor’s Community Coffee. It’s always a lively discussion about the town, its people, and any topic that may come up.

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CASHIERS GARDEN DESIGN SCHOOL The techniques of building a healthy garden that’ll serve as a personal reflection are unveiled in a pair of workshops offered at Dovecote Barn in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-0307.

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f you’re ready for a deep dive into the intricacies of envisioning and building a timeless garden, sign up for Cashiers Garden Design School, set for August 8 through 11, and August 9 through 10, at Dovecote Barn, 35 Flashpoint Drive in Cashiers.

The August 8 through 11 session is meant for Lifelong Landscape Designers and will be led by nationally-recognized landscape architects Mary Palmer and Hugh Dargan. Participants will be able to customize their home environment on paper.

The Dargans will deliver lessons on the latest garden trends, building healthy and beautiful garden environments, correcting tricky places, and the history of garden design. Plant materials will be augmented with a trip to the nursery, along with workshops in plant material uses and home remedy preparation. Two of the days are dedicated days toward participants’ garden designs. At the end of the session, each student will receive a garden design certificate and take home a plan of action.

Lifelong Landscape Philosophers are invited to attend August 9 and 10 to create a mental map of their home environment and participate with the lifelong Landscape Designers, but will not create a final project. Participants may bring a friend and enjoy lectures, join in garden study in the field, visit the nursery, and learn through hands-on garden design.

Both Landscape Designers and Landscape Philosophers may join in cocktail gatherings, visits to inspirational private gardens and a finale dinner together.

To register or for more information, call (828) 743-0307 or email mpdargan@dargan.com.

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Cashiers Library 3D Printer

HIGH-TECH COMES TO CARLTON

BY LUKE OSTEEN

There’s nothing dusty about the offerings at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

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ou may be one of those people who thinks a library is only for checking out books and keeping up with newspapers and magazines.

But that’s strictly a view from the 20th century.

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is breaking down all the conventional wisdom about what a library can offer its patrons.

For check out, there are sewing/embroidery machines, sergers, fiber arts kits for knitting and crochet, tatting and latch hook, embroidery and needlework, and quilting. There are Arduino kits. Arduino is an open-source platform used for building electronics projects. Arduino consists

of both a physical programmable circuit board and a piece of software, or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that used to write and upload computer code to the physical board.

Then there’s the Dremel set (for home projects) and green screen kits for digital photo projects) that can be checked out.

For use inside the Library there is the Memory Conversion Station that includes equipment to convert analog audio (records, tapes) to digital (CD’s, flash drive) and equipment to convert analog video and film (8mm, VHS, slides, film negatives) to digital (DVD, flash drive) There’s also a Cricut cutting machine. This was originally going to be for in-house use,

but Librarian Serenity Richards has decided to let it circulate.

Of course, the library has lots of new books and DVDs to help people utilize these tools.

Perfect for the Plateau’s pristine night skies, the library has an 8-inch Telescope (and all the accessories) for backyard stargazing.

Then there’s the attention-getting 3D Printer for in-house use. Patrons may bring appropriate STL files for print and staff will print the item. There will be a minimal cost involved, to cover the cost of filament. Library computers have design software available to use and the library has several books on getting started with 3D printing and lots of project books to work from.

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GET UNSTUCK WITH PATTY SMITH

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Author Patty Smith will host a free workshop to help participants live life more fully, August 23, at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

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uthor and health coach Patty Smith will offer an “Embracing Life Workshop” at 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 23, at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

“Participants will learn how to develop their own plan for embracing life,” says Smith. “I’ll show how you can get ‘unstuck’ and move toward pursuing your hopes and dreams through a specific plan of health and wellness.” Having earned a masters in health coaching, and endured some personal struggles, Patty is able to guide you away from what’s holding you back and have the life for which you long.

Participants will learn to develop their own Self-Recovery Plan, embracing an awareness of self and discovering whether fear is keeping them stuck, finding a sense of acceptance, and creating a plan of action to develop tools for healthy living.

Everyone is invited and the workshop is free. There is no sign-up required.

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is located at 249 Frank Allen Road. For more information, call (828) 743-0215.

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Frank & Allie

OH, YEAH. WEEKEND MUSIC.

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine set the irresistible beat for languid Highlands evenings.

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here’s so much to see and do in Highlands every weekend that it might be hard to choose, but whatever you do, don’t miss the Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine outdoor concerts.

Gather your family, friends and neighbors and head downtown for a truly enjoyable evening of music. The cares of the world will drift away as you lose yourself in the sounds.

Friday Night Live concerts take place at Highlands Town Square from 6:0 0 until 8:0 0 P.M. Saturdays on Pine are at the KelseyHutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street and also begin at 6:00 P.M. These concerts offer the chance to hear some of the finest

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music our region has to offer.

Friday Night Live is part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina, which offers communities opportunities to hear, learn about and enjoy mountain music.

August offers a host of returning favorites: Mountain Dulcimers on August 2; Johnny Webb Band on August 9; Tallulah River Band on August 16; Frank & Allie on August 23; and Silly Ridge Roundup on August 30.

Saturdays on Pine offers a wide range of music and a larger crowd space in the picturesque park. Children especially love the space to run and play while adults enjoy the music. Family fun is the order of the night. Bring your chairs, blankets and favorite tailgate spread, sit back and en-

joy the sounds of summer as Beggars Clan, sponsored by David Bock Builders, plays on August 3. This nine-piece band plays funk, reggae and rock. STIG, sponsored by The Bascom, performs a lively, funky set on August 10. The Manor and Friends, sponsored

by Highlands Fine Art and Jewelry, take the stage on August 24 and invite all who wish to boogie the night away. Rounding out the month, and brought to you by the Ugly Dog Pub, is Harlem River Noise, playing their unique blend of rock, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly sounds.

For more information about either concert series, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112, or visit their website at highlandschamber.org.

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HARVEST GLORY

BY LUKE OSTEEN

The glories of the season are on full display at Highlands Marketplace, 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. each Saturday at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street.

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ugust is the time to take in Highlands Marketplace in all its harvest glory.

You’ll find corn, okra, green beans, peppers, eggplant, (lots of) squash, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, red and white potatoes, and tomatoes at their peak.

But it’s not simply farm-fresh vegetables for sale at the marketplace.

You’ll also find flowers, fresh herbs, eggs, and honey.

A visit to the market gives you a boost on planning a memorable Saturday supper or Sunday brunch. Don’t plan Saturday night’s dinner or Sunday’s brunch until you see what they have to build your meal around.

Farms in our area vary greatly in elevation so you can count on a wide variety from their harvests.

Highlands Marketplace, home to a variety of foods, is also a great place to search out locally made arts and crafts. Jewelry makers, photographers, fiber artists, and woodturners love to bring their art to KelseyHutchinson Founders Park on Saturday mornings and it’s a great time to find that special memento of your time on The Plateau and unique gifts.

And local churches are selling items to help fund ministries that serve the community and the world beyond the Plateau.

Highlands Marketplace is open from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. each Saturday on Pine Street.

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GET READY TO RISE & SHINE

BY ASHLEY STEWART

The Rise and Shine Fundraiser is an irresistible blending of bluegrass and barbecue, served up with a healthy bit of community spirit.

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he Highlands Community Fund is an ongoing resource dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and service organizations. Supported by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and the generosity of sponsors and donors, the Fund supports assistance and environmental conservation groups such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Literacy Council of Highlands and the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust.

Donations are wisely invested and the earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants. Since its inception in 1996, the Fund has given over $800,000 in grants back to the community.

On Monday, August 5, the Highlands

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Community Fund will present their Fourth Annual Rise and Shine Fundraiser. Hosted on the Balcony at The Bascom, the event will

begin at 6:30 P.M. Enjoy a delicious meal from Lovie’s Barbeque in Atlanta and the beautiful sounds of bluegrass from the Caribbean Cowboys.

Tickets are $100 per person. If you’d like to become a sponsor for the event, there are four levels of sponsorship. Patrons who donate $1,000 will receive two tickets to the event.

Stewards that donate $2,500 will receive four tickets. Angels that donate $5,000 will receive six tickets, and Archangels who donate $10,000 or more will receive eight tickets. All sponsors will receive recognition at the event.

To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, contact Cindy Trevathan at cindytrevathan@ gmail.com or call (828) 526-2336.

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THE HEART OF A HOME

BY ASHLEY STEWART | PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO

Laurel Garden Club promises an exclusive look into the Plateau’s most beautiful kitchens.

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n Saturday August 17, join the Laurel Garden Club for their biennial Kitchen Tour.

Laurel Garden Club members will greet you at each of the beautiful homes in Highlands Falls Country Club. Tour some of Highlands’ most elegant and state-ofthe-art kitchens. Learn about the history of the house and be inspired by the beautiful architecture and intuitive design. Celebrity chefs Bobby Lee Carey and Martha Porter will be there with tasty offerings.

Demonstrations by The Cashiers Kitchen Co., Chocolate Heaven Company, and J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works will be given at the appointed kitchens.

Internationally-known Woven Sculpture artist Matt Tommey of Asheville will bring his unique works made from natural materials. This is a rare opportunity to purchase Matt’s one-of-a-kind sculpture art baskets and woven creations.

Timed tickets are $100 and can be purchased at The Dry Sink in Highlands and online at laurelgardenclubhighlands.com.

Tickets include a fabulous lunch prepared

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by chefs at Highlands Falls Country Club and local transportation to the homes. Pro-

ceeds from the Kitchen Tour are reinvested in the Highlands community through grants to non-profit organizations, including the Highlands Biological Foundation, Highlands Historical Society, and the Peggy Crosby Center. The Club has made these grants every year since 2002 and has returned more than $170,000 to community organizations. The purpose of the Laurel Garden Club is to “aid in the protection and conservation of our natural resources, encourage civic beauty and roadside beautification, stimulate the fine art of gardening and enable cooperation with other organizations furthering the interest of horticulture and conservation.”

A very special thank you to the homeowners who graciously opened their homes for the Kitchen Tour and to the generous sponsors for their support – Country Club Properties, The Dry Sink, Highlands Falls Country Club, Inman Park Marble and Granite, Kilwin’s Chocolate & Ice Cream, The Laurel Magazine, Wilson Gas and Electric, and Wind River Construction.

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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Burlingame Country Club’s Designer Purse Bingo, set for August 6, is now a cherished part of the community’s social calendar and a vital resource for T.C. Henderson Elementary School.

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urlingame Country Club put the fun in “fundraiser” when they started their Designer Purse Bingo five years ago to benefit T. C. Henderson Elementary School in Lake Toxaway.

There’s a certain thrill when you fill a row and get to call “Bingo.”

Winning a designer purse takes that thrill to an entirely new level.

According to past attendees, this event is a blast and not to be missed.

Held this year on Tuesday, August 6, at Burlingame Country Club, doors open at 5:30 P.M., with bingo beginning at 6:00, and the event is open to the public. Tickets are $50, which grants admission, one bingo card, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Additional cards are available for $20 each, and each card is good for 15 games of bingo. The prizes are designer bags – Coach, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Tory Birch and more.

A cash bar is also available.

There is also a silent auction, with items

from individuals and area merchants from throughout Jackson and Transylvania Counties who donate fabulous prizes to help this worthwhile cause. A highlight of the evening is the raffle of one very expensive purse.

Don’t miss the popular Second Hand Rose

Table, which features gently-used designer bags for $20 each, usually with a surprise tucked inside.

Since its inception five years ago, this event has raised over $95,000 for instructional needs at T. C. Henderson. These muchneeded funds have allowed the school to purchase materials and instructional aids. The library has been updated with additional books and new furnishings. Each student now has a personal tablet for their use. The school is now a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) school and funds from this bingo play a big part is providing materials needed for this innovative and fun learning program. The extra funds raised make a big difference in the students’ educations.

The partnership between club members and the school has grown each year and many members now enjoy volunteering at the school year round, further enriching students’ lives.

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A DAY IN THE COUNTRY Cashiers Historical Society’s Designer Showhouse, running through August 4, is a callback to a simpler time, complete with 21st century luxuries.

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he fresh air and serenity of the mountains hearkens back to a bygone era, when time moved slower and happiness could be found in the simplest of pleasures.

The 2019 Designer Showhouse, titled “A Day in the Country,” departs from the glitz and glamour of last year’s showhouse to focus on those simple pleasures and the things that make the mountains of Western North Carolina unique.

Black Rock Preserve on Horse Cove Road is about midway between Cashiers and Highlands.

The Showhouse pays homage to that heritage with a beautiful summer cutting garden in full bloom at the front of the property.

Fourteen designers have dressed up a -rustic cabin and stable house on the prop-

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erty. A variety of vendors from all over the US, as well as some international sellers, are joining mountain artisans and craftsmen.

They are partnering with Eno to have a

Hammock stop along the route through the 28-acre property. Orvis fly fishing demonstrations and fly-tying lessons will be held at the spring-fed pond. The Bascom of Highlands will have a 100-footlong tent with roughly 20 local artists and artisans showing their wares as well as doing live painting and art demos. For a more intimate experience, VIP cocktail parties and lunches for groups of fifteen or more will be held after hours.

Tickets for the Showhouse are $40 at the door, and $30 online ahead of time. There will also be locations throughout Cashiers in various shops to purchase tickets for $30 ahead of time as well. For more information, cashiershistoricalsociety.org.

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The Currys

SWEET SOUNDS OF SUMMER

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

August’s Groovin’ On the Green, staged at Cashiers’ Village Green, brings a marvelous mix of styles, genres and sounds.

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isten closely and you can almost hear the last days of summer winding down in the gentle breezes that stir the air with a hint of the approaching autumn.

Don’t despair though, because there is still plenty of time to enjoy the sounds of summer during the popular concert series, Groovin’ On the Green, held every Friday night (rain or shine) at 6:30 P.M. at the Village Green on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.

Bring a chair and your family and friends, and join in an evening of frolicking fun grooving the night away to some

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of the best music in the area. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash and under the control of the owner at all times. Pack a picnic supper or cooler or purchase food and beverages from one of vendors on site. Concerts are free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated.

The August concerts offer sounds for everyone. The Currys bring their diverse playlist to the stage on August 2, playing a little bit of everything from country to rock. Eat a Peach plays on August 9 and as their name suggests, they play classic

rock. Americana music rules on August 16 with Americana Jones. Andrew Beam brings his country sounds to the stage on August 23. Rounding out the season on August 31 (note that this concert is on a Saturday) is blues legend Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’Blues. Mac Arnold is true music royalty with a career spanning decades. His dynamic stage presence, incredible talent and soulful voice make for a truly unforgettable show.

August brings another remarkable season of Groovin’ concerts to a close so don’t miss the chance to enjoy the fun.

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3RD ANNUAL BARN DANCE

BY JANE ELLINGTON DAVIS

The Third Annual Barn Dance and Barbecue, set for Friday, August 2, at the Sawyer Family Farmstead, offers delicious food, refreshments, music, dance, and an unforgettable auction, all for local children.

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ith summertime entertainment opportunities abounding in our magical part of the world, lots of us look for combining our fun with doing some good for the children who live in our mountain community.

Mountain Youth Charities has the party for you at its Third Annual Barn Dance and Barbecue.

Come to the beautiful Sawyer Family Farmstead in Glenville on Friday, August 2, at 6:00 P.M. for a summer evening filled with great music, lots of dancing, an auction, and a delicious barbecue dinner.

Guests will delight in the progressive bluegrass music by the Grammy awardwinning Songs from the Road Band. There’ll be square dancing, line dancing and more dancing until 10:30 P.M. A highlight of the evening will be a live auction of a very special opportunity – A one-week stay at a stunning 6,000-squarefoot, seven-bedroom canal-front home in Boca Grande, Florida – perfect for a small family reunion or group of friends.

Mountain Youth Charities is a local, volunteer-run nonprofit. Founded in 2013, its

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mission is to raise money “to support great programs for great kids.” MYC raised the money to launch the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau by organizing and hosting the “Andy Roddick Mountain Challenge” in 2013 and 2014. Since then, MYC has made grants to Summit Charter, Hampton Preschool, and Blue Ridge School, as well as other youth organizations including JAM and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Funds for these grants come from donations and proceeds from the MYC Barn Dances.

MYC also sponsors Blue Ridge Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), an afterschool program which teaches mountain music and folklore to kids of all ages. After a music camp at the Sawyer Farm earlier that day, JAM will again delight Barn Dance guests with their skill and enthusiasm.

Marcia Shawler, president of MYC, says hopes are high that this year’s Barn Dance will raise a record amount of money for the education and enrichment of Blue Ridge students and other youth of our community.

“This year’s event is a real celebration,” Shawler said. “While the ultimate goal is to raise money for the kids, this year we’re putting everything into making an amazing evening where people will enjoy great barbecue and hours of some of the best bluegrass music in the country.”

Top sponsors are Oakbridge Financial, in memory of Jarrett L. Davis, IV; and Sue Mills, Realtor.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mountainyouthcharities.org.

Barn Dance tickets are also available at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.

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DIVE-IN MOVIES

BY ASHLEY STEWART

“Peter Pan” returns for a second try at Highlands Swimming Pool’s Dive In Movies, 7:00 P.M. August 24.

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ummer on the Plateau means rain, rain and more rain.

And thunderstorms.

The staff at the Highlands Pool takes lightning and thunderstorms very seriously.

Even with the roof, lightning can strike the structure, sending electricity through the plumbing and electrical systems and making the water a dangerous place to be.

Back in June, their monthly Dive-In

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Movie had to be cancelled because of a storm. At 7:0 0 P.M. on August 24, they’ll replay the June selection: Disney’s “Peter Pan.” This family classic follows the adventures of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling as they join Peter Pan, his fairy sidekick Tinkerbell, and the tribe of Lost Boys in the fantasy world of Neverland. They encounter mischievous mermaids and treacherous pirates as they learn valuable lessons

about growing up.

The pool opens at 6:30 on movie nights and the movie starts at 7:0 0. Admission is $5 and includes a bag of popcorn. The water is kept between 82 and 83 degrees, so it’s always comfortable. If you’d rather sit on the side, there are lounge chairs available and heaters to keep you warm in the cooler months. For more information, call (828) 526-1595.

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CONCERT SERIES AT THE FARM

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Orchard Sessions At The Farm offer unforgettable concerts set against the backdrop of an orchard dating back to Highlands’ earliest days.

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he Farm at Old Edwards is in the midst of a fabulous new live concert series, Orchard Sessions.

These outdoor shows are a hit, so mark your calendar for each of these summer dates.

Settle into comfortable seating with ambient lighting in the magical setting of The Orchard, and just John King relax into a summer evening to the sounds of wellknown headliners.

For a $10 cover charge, you will enjoy light bites and a cash bar. The concert is open to guests of all Old Edwards hotels.

John King, Thursday, August 22: Award-

winning country artist and nationally recognized songwriter, John King will fill The Orchard with his original songs.

Mike Kinnebrew, Thursday, September 19: Mike Kinnebrew creates stories from

words that speak language in song – song that ignites. His passion is reflected in enthused followers throughout the Southeast.

The concerts are staged from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and the public is welcome.

Doors open to the public at 5:30 P.M. The Farm at Old Edwards is located at 336 Arnold Road in Highlands.

Mike Kinnebrew Advance tickets cannot be purchased.

Limited seating is available.

Standing or taking a seat in the grass is always welcome.

In case of rain, concert will move indoors to the new Orchard House.

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FAITH & FELLOWSHIP FUNDRAISER

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Highlands United Methodist Church’s Golf Tournament at the Cullasaja Club is a day spent on one of the Plateau’s most beautiful courses, a boon for the church’s Faith and Fellowship Center and a boost to the local nonprofits that use the center.

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n Monday, August 26, the Highlands United Methodist Church will host its third annual Golf Tournament at the Cullasaja Club. The tournament was established as a fundraiser for the creation of their new Faith and Fellowship Center.

Opened in October 2017, this beautiful facility has hosted several church and community events, including the weekly VFW breakfast meeting, a blood drive, and HUMC’s weekly 909 Bluegrass Worship Service. The Faith and Fellowship center is HUMC’s way of giving back to the community.

“Highlands is a very generous community and we are very thankful for that,” says Rev. Randy Lucas. “Our vision is for the community to benefit from it.”

The tournament sponsor once again this year is Halo Window and Door Company.

Hammond and Mitzi Rauers are once again sponsoring the hole-in-one contest, featuring a 2018 Ford Ecosport as one of the prizes.

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“We believe it’s going to be a great tournament again this year,” says Rev. Lucas, “We’re grateful to everyone for their support.”

Registration and practice for the tournament will begin at 11:00 A.M. The tournament is Captain’s Choice and will begin at noon.

Mulligans and tee busters will be available for purchase at registration on the day of the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for Hole in One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, among others. Registration is $200 per person and $800 per team. The field is limited to the first 22 teams to register, so be sure to secure your spot early.

A box lunch will be provided by the Cullasaja Club during the tournament. A buffet dinner will be served immediately after.

“We are very appreciative of the Club for their hospitality,” says Rev. Lucas, “We’re grateful to the sponsors and golfers that participate in the tournament.”

If you’d like to sponsor the tournament, you can sponsor a hole for $100.

Signs will be placed at each hole to recognize the sponsors. To sponsor a hole or register for the tournament, contact Keith Crawford at finsec13@gmail.com.

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CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Little Church in the Wildwood is a reverent, raucous remnant of the earliest days of the Plateau.

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f you’re hungry for life from a simpler time, turn your attention to Horse Cove and attend a service at Little Church in the Wildwood.

It’s a little one-room wooden structure, the sort that dotted the mountains and coves of the area from the late 19th century through the 1960s.

The place sleeps six-and-a-half days of the week, but during the summer season springs to joyful life Sunday evenings.

That’s when people of all faiths (truly!) gather and resurrect the tradition of hymn sings. The ad hoc congregation uses old, old hymnals and plunge into a selection of songs chosen by themselves at the start of the service.

There are no sermons, no Bible readings, only the barest hint of organization. It’s all animated with a reverence and exuberance, and a go-for-broke commitment to sing loudly and without reservation.

If the Little Church in the Wildwood has any leaders, it’s probably Les Scott, the music director at Highlands United Methodist Church; and Mary Bean; and Tilly Arwood, who pounds the church’s upright piano with an unbound ebullience.

The Little Church of the Wildwood is a unique revenant of early life on the Plateau. Services begin at 7:00 P.M. Sunday through Labor Day. If you can’t make it this year, services will resume on Memorial Day Weekend 2020. Everyone is welcome.

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CASHIERS VALLEY LEAF FESTIVAL

BY ASHLEY STEWART

All of the magic of Leaf Season is gathered at Cashiers Village Green – the site of the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, October 11-13.

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he only thing more beautiful than a gloriously green summer on the Plateau is watching it fade into the golden hues of fall.

Everyone has their favorite thing about the autumn season, whether it be blazing fires, beautiful scenery or pumpkin spice everything.

Quite possibly the most anticipated event of the season in Cashiers is the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival on Columbus Day weekend. Selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in October, the Leaf Festival takes advantage of this season of brilliant color as our seasonal guests return for one last visit to our beloved mountains.

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On October 11-13, over 100 vendors and artisans will spread out over the 13-acre park. Beautiful woodworks and metalworks will sit alongside meticulously crafted fiber-

works and pottery.

One of a kind pieces like jewelry, paintings and photography will be available. Check out the juried art show and save room for the creations of the specialty food vendors on site.

You’re sure to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your Christmas shopping list.

On Friday night, a concert will send off another incredible season. Other concerts will be held throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday on the Green and at the Gazebo.

Pick up some lunch at one of the many food trucks and enjoy the last vestiges of summer on the Village Green. As always, the Leaf Festival is free to attend.

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3 DAYS OF ANTIQUING FUN Find a fresh new look for your home with the treasures of the past. The 2019 Fall Cashiers Antique Show will be staged at The Sapphire Valley Community Center, August 29-31.

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ifferent styles, colors, textures, and patterns found in antiques make a very interesting and fashionable addition to any decor for a fresh look.

You’ll find exactly that when you attend this year’s Fall Cashiers Antique Show, presented by Southern Eagle Promotions, owned and operated by Michael, Nancy and Henry Weaver.

The 2019 Fall Cashiers Antique Show will be held in a new location, The Sapphire Valley Community Center, due to ongoing renovations at The High Hampton Resort and Club.

This event brings many of your favorite dealers, who are excited to be once again returning to Cashiers with a treasure trove of antiques for your shopping pleasure. Each of them has many years’ of experience and knowledge and are happy to share this knowledge with everyone who enjoys history and antiques.

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The show opens Thursday, August 29, and runs through Saturday, August 31, with daily hours being 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. That’s three full days of antiquing fun in the delightful Cashiers community, which also has several other fine antique shops, boutiques, and interior design firms!

Admission is still only $10 for all three days of the show, with free ample parking. The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce will be the designated recipient of a portion of this year’s proceeds, which will benefit the Cashiers Community.

It’s not always easy to find the perfect antique which can be used to mix with today’s modern lifestyle, but as many interior designers will tell you, it is important to have a balance of proportion, shape, color, texture, and style in décor.

Adding antiques to your modern décor is a great way to achieve this balance. Antiques help to make any room, or an entire

house, reflect an interesting, pleasing and fresh new look.

With antiques, you can achieve your personal taste, not the cookie cutter design as seen in so many of today’s homes.

For an added burst of creativity, you don’t have to use an antique for its original purpose! Just look for a great design and a well-crafted antique, with interesting shapes, colors or textures.

A quality antique can be a focal point or just an enhancement to any room or décor.

The Fall Cashiers Antique Show brings a little something for everyone – cut crystal, art glass, furniture, music boxes, clocks, Black Forest carvings, vintage linens, paintings, porcelain, pottery, rugs, sterling flatware and hollowware, as well as vintage and estate jewelry, This is a family-friendly show, children are always welcome, and there’s even a water bowl for pets.

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THAT’S THE WAY THEY ROLL

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The 27th Annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Event draws bikers and runners from across the Southeast – September 7 starting at The Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center.

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he 27th annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Event rolls through these mountains on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 8:00 A.M. from The Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center on Frank Allen Road.

More than 300 cyclists dedicate their day to the challenge of one of several routes: Quarter-Century (25 miles), Metric (62 miles), Century (100 miles). For those who prefer a brisk morning run there will also be a 5k race, which will run out and back from the Recreation Center.

Riders from across the South and beyond make the pilgrimage to Cashiers for this annual event which has earned a reputation as one of the premier events in the southeast. Many riders return year after year.

Matt Cole of Atlanta explains its appeal: “The Tour de Cashiers is my favorite ride of the year. If you are looking for a scenic, challenging, picturesque ride, this is it. Plus

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the City of Cashiers and Peak Racing do a fantastic job hosting the event. Bring the whole family, this event is more than just a cycling extravaganza. The 5k around downtown is one the whole family will enjoy.”

Peak Racing Events have once again

partnered to direct this event, and they will be providing operational support throughout.

Tony Hammett of Peak Racing Events says they “are excited to again partner with the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce and surrounding areas on the 27th Annual Tour de Cashiers Bike Rides and Second Annual Cashiers 5k Run. Our team looks forward to growing each of these events as we collaborate with Jackson, Macon and Transylvania Counties over the next few months.”

Joining them will be community volunteers and regional fire departments, rescue squads, and local law enforcement agencies who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and comfort of the riders.

For more information on sponsorship or volunteering, contact the Cashiers Area Chamber at (828) 743-5191 or info@CashiersAreaChamber.com.

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BEDAZZLED BY DAHLIAS

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Already the glamorous stars of local gardens, dahlias get their day in the sun at Highlands Civic Center – it’s the Dazzling Dahlia Festival, Saturday, September 7.

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ahlias are my favorite flowers. These ambassadors of summer on the Plateau never cease to amaze me with their dazzling array of shapes and colors.

And I’m not alone. Hundreds of local gardeners revel in the splendor of Pom Poms, Water Lilies, Balls and Orchids.

Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor signed a proclamation declaring the week of September 3-9 as Dahlia Week. In celebration of these beautiful flowers, the Ninth Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7, at the Highlands Recreation Center.

The Festival is the culmination of summer activities for the Highlands Historical Society. The funds raised support the Historical Society, the Prince House, and Kelsey Kids Summer Camp. While there is no Patron’s Party

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this year, the display of flowers is sure to be as incredible as ever.

Last year, 43 exhibitors entered 277 flowers to be judged. Best in Show was awarded to Clyde Howell for his stunning Pom Pom. Fortyeight Blue Ribbons were awarded, as

well as many Second and Third Place and Honorable Mention Ribbons.

Flower entries will be accepted on Friday, September 6, from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M., as well as 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday morning.

The entry fee is $15 for up to eight blooms. There are 17 different categories including Dinner Plates, Collarettes, Pom Poms, Water Lilies, and Orchids. The entries will be judged at 10:30 Saturday morning.

The Festival will be open to the public from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Entry to view the Festival is $5. At 2:00, there will be an entertaining and informative presentation by a noted speaker.

To enter your dahlias, or for more information, contact Kim Daugherty at gatorsinparadise@gmail.com.

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A RUN FOR THE MONEY

BY LUKE OSTEEN PHOTO BY ANDREW RENFRO

Runners and fast walkers and strollers will have a chance to test their mettle with the Highlands 5K and 10K races, set for Saturday, August 17.

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he Highlands Twilight 5K Race, set for Saturday, August 17, is getting a lot more ambitious this time around.

Its organizers have added a 10K Race set for the same evening starting at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Both races will begin at 6:00 P.M. at the park.

This year’s proceeds will go to the Advance Highlands Education Committee (AHEC) for funding of new technology at Highlands School. They have already helped fund iPads and ActiveTV’s for the teachers and students, greatly enhancing the learning experience at Highlands School.

Everyone crossing the finish line gets a beer from the Ugly Dog Pub. There will be a Rock n Roll concert by High Five, Highlands’ own rock n roll band during and after the race. Awards will be presented to Overall Top Male and Female, Top Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters and Top Three Finishers in each 5 -year age division.

The 5K course is undulating – beginners or walkers will find it friendly, yet the faster runners will be challenged. Registration and check-in will start at 4:00 P.M. Early packet pickup is offered at Highlands Recreation Park from 4:0 0 to 7:0 0 P.M. Friday August 16. Please allow enough time to get checked in.

Cost is $40 for adults. Children under 5 run for free. Kids under 10 are $10.

The 10K is for runners 15 years of age and up.

Parts of the course will be unmonitored. It’s a challenging course that sure to test runners, including a run up Bear Pen Mountain. Early packet pickup is offered at Highlands Recreation Park from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday August 16. Please allow enough time to get checked in.

And finally, there’ll be a 5K Stroller Race for fit Moms and Dads. Cost is $35 and it’s a winnertake-all event.

Parking will be available around the park. Bring chairs, coolers, refreshments, blankets to join everyone for the evening music, starting around 7:30 P.M., with glow sticks for the kids.

To register for the races or for more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/NC/Highlands/HighlandsTwilight5kand10K

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Farm Supervisor Mary-Martin White, Chef Gerry Klaskala, and Chef Kevin Rathbun talk vegetables and plan the special menu.

DINE BY THE NANTAHALA

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Winding Stair Farm is offering a fun and unique tour of their private farm and an evening with a pair of celebrated Atlanta chefs, plus music and dancing, to benefit Macon CareNet, Sunday, September 8.

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inding Stair Farm, 12 miles west of Franklin, has earned a reputation stretching all the way to Atlanta and Charlotte for growing heirloom and artisan vegetables, pasture-raised meat, and eggs.

That reputation can only be enhanced on Sunday, September 8, when the farm plays host to an afternoon with two great Atlanta chefs: Kevin Rathbun and Gerry Klaskala.

Should you decide to attend, you’ll get a behind-thescenes experience of a diverse yet small farm, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings, while also supporting Macon CareNet, a great organization working to feed neighbors in need.

Begin with an afternoon tour of Winding Stair Farm, and learn the intricacies – the unique challenges and rewards – of managing a small farm in the 21st century.

Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Grist Mill. At the northern edge of the farm

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sourced from the surrounding area, the five-course meal will be prepared and served family-style by the chefs, complete with wine pairings.

After dinner, enjoy the music of Ol’ Dirty Bathtub, and mingle with other guests, and the chefs in the large open pavilion or by the river.

This exclusive event is limited to just 20 guests on September 8, from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. Round-trip transportation is included from a central pick-up point in Highlands, Cashiers, and Franklin.

Tickets are $50 0 per person.

An online event registration form posted at windingstairfarm.com/chefs.

Attendees will be allocated a space on a first-come, first-served basis – limit two tickets per registration.

All net proceeds from the event will go to Macon CareNet, who provide food assistance to meet the nourishment needs of Macon County residents.

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on Trough Branch, this picturesque mill, with its 18-foot diameter water wheel, is located in a pasture of Icelandic Sheep with a view to Firescald Ridge.

As the evening cools, guests will dine at tables along the Nantahala River, just below the a picturesque mountain range. Focusing on produce from the farm and foods

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HONORING OUR FINE CRAFTSMEN

BY MARY JANE MCCALL | PHOTOS BY GREG CLARKSON

The Highlands Arts and Crafts Show is a kaleidoscopic gallery of extremely personalized creations.

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he Town of Highlands celebrates the 37th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking for this event are free.

It’s often surprising to think of how many talented craftsmen live in our midst, and years ago the Highlands Women’s Club realized that local artisans needed a venue to showcase their talents. Thus began this increasingly popular craft fair, which continues to draw not only local artisans and visitors, but also those from throughout the region.

Artists love this show and many have been participating for many years.

Mark and Susan Kennedy have been involved with the Craft Show in Highlands for 10 years this year.

Susan explains that “We started when the Highlands Woman’s Club was in charge, then it changed hands and Re-

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becca Shuler is in charge of it now for the Town of Highlands. We love this show, as everything is planned out so well. We like attending shows where the biggest thing you have to worry about is making change for customers, and the best thing of all is meeting people from all areas of the country and some from out of country,

such as Norway.”

Susan makes one-of-a-kind hand-quilted fabric purses, an intensive labor of love, since one purse takes a total of nearly 40 hours to complete. She and Mark both travel and take photographs from across the US and Canada, which they print and offer for sale. Theirs is a booth you won’t want to miss.

In addition, there is always a wide selection of arts and crafts of every imaginable kind – wood-working; fine handcrafted furniture; Christmas wreaths, ornaments and gifts; woven items; items in stone and clay; paintings; drawings; handcrafted knives; jewelry; candles; scarves and other textiles; hand-blown glass; pottery; and, homemade baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles.

Mark your calendars now to spend the morning or afternoon here. For more information, please call the Town of Highlands at (828) 526-2118.

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PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT PARTY

BY DAVID STROUD | CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY | PHOTO BY MARTY BOONE

Dancing for Dogs, Cavorting for Cats – it’s the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s Pawsitively Purrfect Party, set for Monday, August 19, at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.

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or nearly two decades, Pawsitively Purrfect Party at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley has always been a magical evening and the single-largest fundraiser of the year for the CHHS shelter pets.

In fact, at last year’s event at the newly rebuilt and more-beautifulthan-ever CCSV clubhouse, a record number of donations were made that allowed us to open the doors to the new Feline Adoption & Animal Care Center completely debt-free. After the tragic fire at CCSV that occurred just hours after our event ended in 2017, last year’s party was especially heartfelt and emotional.

On Monday, August 19, please join us for an unforgettable evening that features cocktails, an exquisite dinner, live music, and a live and silent auction. Auction items include one-of-a-kind works of art, exclusive private dinner parties, vacation getaways, golf packages, gift certificates from local retail merchants and area restaurants,

and much more!

Tickets are $195 per person ($390 per couple), and tables of 10 can be reserved for $1,800. A portion of the ticket purchase is a generous, tax-deductible contribution to support our lifesaving mission of rescue, compassionate care, spay/neuter and forever homes for the abandoned and ne-

glected animals in our community.

Tickets are on sale now for this night of fundraising and “fun-raising” to support the shelter pets at the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. To reserve your seats or for more information, please call (828)743-5769 or email info@CHhumanesociety.org.

Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. CHHS is located at 200 Gable Drive in Sapphire, one-and-a-half miles east of the Cashiers Ingles supermarket in between Cedar Creek Club and Lonesome Valley on Highway 64 East. CHHS is open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sunday. For more information, visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org. Taxdeductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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ART FOR A CAUSE

BY ASHLEY STEWART

The 12th Annual Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Show, set for August 31 and September 1, offers the creations of some of the Southeast’s finest artisans.

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his Labor Day weekend, join the Cashiers Rotary in celebrating the love of art and crafting at the 12th Annual Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Show.

Twice a year, the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley transforms The Village Green into a living, breathing art space.

This celebration of fine arts, local crafts and old-fashioned philanthropy brings exceptionally talented and skilled artisans from across the Southeast and beyond.

On August 31 and September 1, over 70 artisans will be spread out across the Village Green for the Art for a Cause juried art show.

Everything is handmade, including jewelry, textiles, instruments, condiments and soaps. The show represents local regional artisans, so you’re sure to find a true one-of-akind piece of Appalachian art.

The show is open from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on both days, rain or shine. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. All of the proceeds from the show go back into the community through scholarships and grants for local students and non-profits.

You can also support your community by purchasing raffle tickets for $10 each. Tickets are available throughout the summer from any Rotarian or by emailing info@cashiersrotary.org. Prizes include your choice of $1,000 or an iPad. The drawing will be held Sunday afternoon at the Gazebo, but you need not be present to win. For more information, visit CashiersRotary.org.

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YOUR TEE DESIGN COULD WIN

BY ANN SELF

Local artists are needed to capture the look of Gobble on the Green.

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he turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football and family time…so many reasons to love about Thanksgiving!

Did we mention pie?

Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to the holiday. This is the second year The Village Green is offering a 5K Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run – The Gobble On the Green.

The Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00 A.M. with the Fun Run starting at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 28, at The Village Green Commons in beautiful Cashiers.

The Village Green is calling all artists to help design the annual Gobble On the Green T-shirt. Designs are currently being accepted until August 31. For more information about the Gobble On the Green T-Shirt Design Contest, email info@villagegreencashiersnc. com. The prize-winning design will be announced at the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival in October.

Early bird registration for Gobble On the Green 5K is $25 including a race T-shirt through November 18. To register, visit runsignup. com/Race/NC/Cashiers/GobbleontheGreen5K. Late registration, including race day, is $30 with a t-shirt while supplies last. A free One-Mile Fun Run for children ages 5-10 years beginning at 9:30 A.M. While the Fun Run is free, we would ask that the kids register online or on Race Day. T-shirts may be purchased separately. In addition to Overall and Age Group winners, prizes will be given for the most creative and holiday festive/creative costumes.

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. To learn more about The Village Green and these events or to make a donation, call (828) 743-3434 or visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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SUMMER SOIREE

BY BARBARA DOUGHERTY

Those tireless members of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club are planning a full day and evening of fundraising fun – golf, glorious food, music, and extraordinary live and silent auctions.

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ime again for the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club’s Annual Fundraising Event.

This year we will be hosting our Second Annual Charity Golf Invitational along with our Summer Soiree on Saturday, August 3.

The Charity Golf Invitational and Summer Soiree are being held at the beautiful Sky Valley Country Club.

The Golf Invitational registration will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a 9:00 A.M. shotgun start, with a Texas Scramble format. Held at the Sky Valley Country Club, the day will feature lunch, a round of golf, prizes, exciting on-course activities and more. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to join us for this great event.

The fun continues at the Sky Valley Country Club House at 6:00 P.M. Enjoy an evening full of local favorites – great music, classic Southern dishes and an opportunity to bid on fantastic items in the silent and live auctions!

Cost is $150 for the golf tournament, and dinner and auction; $100 for golf only; and $60 for the dinner and auction only.

Tickets and donations can be processed online at smwc.eventbrite.com or by check. Checks should be made payable to SMWC and mailed to P.O. Box 64 Scaly Mountain, NC 28775.

All proceeds benefit the club’s Scholarship Fund, which helps local students fulfill their educational dreams. We are currently sponsoring 10 students for the 2018-2019 school year. We hope you can join us for a memorable event.

For more information, contact Rachel Wavra at rachelwavra@ gmail.com or (828) 505-6190.

The SMWC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax deductible. For more information about the club, to join or make a donation, please visit scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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CONCERTS ON THE SLOPES

BY LUKE OSTEEN

The Tams and The Motowners bring their brand of easy-listening music to the gentle slopes of Sapphire Valley Resort. Everyone is invited.

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apphire Valley Resort’s Concerts on the Slopes is offering a pair of performances that’ll light up the evening skies. Shows start at 7:00 P.M. and generally end by 9:00.

Tuesday, August 13, The Tams – Though their style of music has historically been referred to as Beach Music which they have had many Beach Music hits, it can be also classified as a mixture of Smooth Soul, and R&B. Their show is fun, fresh and exciting and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

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September 1, The Motowners – Don’t look any further as the Motowners take you on a walk down town with the sounds of Motown and classics by Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, other classics from the 60’s and 70’s.

The Sapphire Valley Resort is located just three miles east of Cashiers on Highway 64.

They offer just about any activity you can imagine to keep you and your family busy in the outdoors. After a day spent hiking, golfing, swimming, or ziplining, these concerts are the perfect way to relax and enjoy the

cool evening air.

Tickets are only $20 if purchased before the shows and $25 on the day of the concerts. You can also bring all your family and friends and reserve an entire tent with tables and chairs.

For more information on how to purchase tickets, call (828) 743-7663 or stop by the Sapphire Valley Community Center. Concerts on the Slopes are held on the Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes, behind the Sapphire Valley Community Center.

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RIVERS RUTHERFORD AND FRIENDS

BY ASHLEY STEWART

The Nashville Songwriter’s Round is an unforgettable celebration of the talents of nationally-recognized composers and musicians, all for the benefit of Blue Ridge School and Early College.

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lue Ridge School and Early College in Cashiers may be small, but their dedication to the students knows no bounds. Educating just over 360 students in grades PreK through 12, including an optional 13th year for the students in the Early College program, BRS prides itself on their small campus and their ability to provide a more personal educational experience.

The Blue Ridge School Education Foundation was founded in 2002 to provide supplemental funding for education and raising the level of academic success.

The Foundation depends on the support of individual donors and other organizational and business sponsors, but principally from their annual fundraiser, the Nashville Songwriter’s Round. On Saturday, August 24, the Foundation will host the 14th Annual Concert featuring Rivers Rutherford and Friends. Rivers has headlined this show every year since its inception. He and several guest artists visit the

$31,500 in scholarships was awarded to nine students as they continue their education in colleges across North Carolina. Other grants have been awarded to the Music Department, English Language Arts, and Social Studies Department and Library.

“What makes this work so well is the camaraderie and working relationship between the administration and the Foundation,” says Foundation president Carl Hyde, “It’s all about the kids and driving of academic achievement.”

Rivers Rutherford The show will be held at Trillium Links and Lake Club. Tickets for the show are $150. Tables can be rePlateau every year to support the Founserved for groups of 10 for $1,50 0. Dinner dation and their efforts supporting Blue will be served at 6:30 P.M. and the show Ridge School and Early College. begins at 8:0 0. This popular event sells out Proceeds from the show will go directly every year, so be sure to secure your tickto funding educational needs, including ets early. Tickets are available at the Caclassroom equipment and supplies; Health shiers Area Chamber of Commerce. For and Wellness needs for students; scholarmore information or to purchase tickets, ships for graduating seniors and the Acacall the Chamber at (828) 743-5191 or visit demic Honors Banquet. In 2019, a total of brsfoundation.com.

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GOOD CLEAN FUN

BY ANN SELF

The sensual delights of soap are explored in a unique, hands-on program slated for 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, at The Village Green.

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oap is a very common product that is found in every household.

However, the craft of handmade soap is a unique art form and those who create it are nothing short of artists. The perfect mix of ingredients often provide a combination of pleasing scents and moisturizer for the skin.

Commercial soaps often contain harsh ingredients that strip the skin of its natural moisture, while handmade soap works to restore it. What’s more, nature provides ample opportunities for adding color to natural, homemade soap. Some exciting examples of natural colorants used in soap making include powdered cosmetic clays like bentonite, herbs such as nettle and turmeric, spices such as nutmeg, and dried food powders like tomato and cocoa.

Allison Haigler will present “Colors of Nature: Soap Making with Herbs, Spices and Clay” during the Village Nature Series at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, at The Village Green. An artisan and instructor, Allison cre-

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ates luxuriously lathering, delicately scented, all-natural soaps that nourish the skin, the largest part of your body.

During her program she will give an overview of the soap making process as well as the variety of materials, mostly plants, that we have at our disposal. She will then demonstrate a technique to incorporate many

of them while showcasing examples of her work that reveal other examples of how to use color by creating layers, drops and swirls.

Finally, those who like to learn with their hands will have the opportunity to mix up some colors during her presentation.

The Village Nature Series is presented by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green as part of their shared mission to protect and preserve the land and natural resources. The monthly presentations sponsored by the Cedar Creek Club provide educational opportunities to learn about distinctive features of the area for residents and visitors to the Highlands-Cashiers community.

The free programs are the last Tuesday of each month from May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road near the Cashiers post office.

For more information, visit VillageGreenCashiersNC.com or contact The Village Green at (828) 743-3434.

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EMPTY BOWLS

BY ASHLEY STEWART

The Empty Bowls Luncheon, set for October 6 at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands and The Orchard Event Barn in Cashiers, is a delicious way to support local food pantries.

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n Sunday, October 6, please join Fishes and Loaves Food Ministry and Cashiers churches at The Orchard Event Barn for the Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon from noon to 2:00 P.M. Local artisans have created unique, handcrafted bowls that can be filled with the eight different varieties of soup crafted by eight of Cashiers’ finest chefs.

Cost of the event is $25 and guests may keep the unique bowls that their soup arrives in. Proceeds go directly to Fishes and Loaves, which maintains a food pantry and works to alleviate hunger in the community.

For information about the Cashiers event, call (828) 743-3222.

On the same date, Highlanders are invited to join the International Friendship Center’s Highlands Food Pantry, and Highlands First Presbyterian Church, as they host the 10th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon, in Coleman Hall on the corner of Fifth and Main Streets in Highlands.

The Empty Bowls Project is the Friendship Center’s largest fundraiser of the year to support the operation of their Highlands Food Pantry. From 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., a simple meal of soup and bread will be served, and a

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beautiful handcrafted bowl is yours to choose and take home for only $25. The delicious soups and desserts are generously donated

by Highlands area chefs and restaurants.

Artists from The Bascom, all across the Plateau and beyond, have donated their time and talents to create these beautiful bowls.

Last year, Mayor Pat Taylor made 100 bowls!

The Friendship Center and First Presbyterian Church of Highlands thank Frank Vickery, who spearheads The Bascom’s bowl-making effort and all the pottery artists. In addition to your handcrafted bowl, there will be several door prizes awarded to lucky patrons, and a silent auction featuring a variety of fine, handcrafted items.

In late 2017, the Friendship Center’s Highlands Food Pantry moved to its current location in the Faith and Fellowship Center at Highlands United Methodist Church. In addition to canned and boxed goods, the Pantry provides families with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, proteins, and personal hygiene items. In the new space, the Friendship Center has increased service to hungry families by 45 perent and there are more adults and children in need.

The Pantry is entirely staffed by its 70-plus

volunteers, and feeds more than 4,000 people a year. Open every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M., they serve more than 70 families a week. While the primary supplier is MANNA Food Bank in Asheville, Director Marty Rosenfield makes a point to keep food local, nutritious and fresh, through partnerships with Bryson’s Food Store, August Produce, and local farmers.

“Empty Bowls has received tremendous support from the Highlands community.

Each year the event has grown, as more people learn of our worthy cause,” says Committee Chair Cindy Trevathan. “We’re excited to see old friends and some new faces at this year’s event.”

If you’d like to purchase a ticket in advance of the event and get your bowl early, you may preview a selection of bowls at the Episcopal Church of The Incarnation in Highlands, Highlands United Methodist Church, and First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, starting Sunday, September 22.

You may also purchase a ticket online at internationalfriendshipcenter.org beginning August 15. Print your voucher, and pick up your bowl at the Empty Bowls event on October 6.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• August 1-4: Cashiers Historical Society’s Designer Showhouse, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M,, cashiershistoricalsociety.org, (828) 743-7710.

• August 1-4: Trunk Show, featuring Beth Poindexter and D.R. Grissom, at Josephine’s Emporium (828) 743-3068 or (404) 814-0533.

• August 1-17: The Highlands Playhouse presents “Always, Patsy Cline,” highlandsplayhouse.org, (828) 526-2695.

• Thursday, August 1: Hudson Library wil host author Kristy Woodson Harvey for its Books & Bites presentation, 12:30 P.M., (828) 526-3031.

• Thursday, August 1: Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Salon, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-9060.

• August 2-4: Acorns Trunk Show featuring Jan Barboglio, Angus Barboglio, as well as Crescala Showroom, (828) 787-1877.

• Friday: August 2: Friday Night Live concert features Mountain Dulcimers, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, (828) 526-2112.

• Friday, August 2: Mountain Youth Charities Third Annual Barn Dance and Barbecue, 6:00 P.M., Sawyer Family Farmstead.

• Friday, August 2: Groovin’ On the Green featuring The Currys, 6:30 P.M., at the Vil age Green, Cashiers.

• Saturday, August 3: Scaly Mountain Women’s Club’s Annual Charity Golf Invitational at 8:00 A.M. and Summer Soiree at 6:00 P.M. wil be held at Sky Valley Country Club, (828) 505-6190.

• Saturday, August 3: Saturdays on Pine concert features Beggars Clan, 6:00 P.M., Kelsey- Hutchinson Founders Park, (828) 526-2112.

• Monday, August 5: Highlands Community Fund Fourth Annual Rise and Shine Fundraiser, at The Bascom, 6:30 P.M.,(828) 526-2336.

• Tuesday, August 6: Designer Purse Bingo at Burlingame Country Club, 5:30 P.M. • Wednesday August 7: Interlude Concert Series features Land of the Sky Chorus, 2:00 P.M. at Highlands First Presbyterian Church.

• August 8-11: Cashiers Design School session, Lifelong Landscape Designers, at Dovecote Barn, (828) 743-0307.

• Thursday, August 8: Wildflower Labyrinth Tour, 10:00 A.M., Southern Highlands Reserve, (828) 885-2050.

• August 9-11: Acorns Trunk Show featuring Planet Clothing and Simon Pearce, (828) 787-1877.

• Friday: August 9: Friday Night Live concert features Johnny Webb Band, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, (828) 526-2112.

Friday, August 9: Groovin’ On the Green featuring Eat a Peach, 6:30 P.M., at the Vil age Green, Cashiers.

• August 9-10: Cashier Design School session, Lifelong Landscape Designers, Dovecote Barn, Cashiers, (828) 743-0307.

• Saturday, August 10: Saturdays on Pine concert features STIG, 6:00 P.M., at the Kelsey- Hutchinson Founders Park, (828) 526-2112.

• Sunday, August 11: Highlands- Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Gershon-Cohn Final Gala and Dinner Party, (828) 526-9060.

• Tuesday, August 13: Concerts on the Slopes features The Tams, 7:00 P.M. at. Sapphire Valley Resort, (828) 743-7663.

• Thursday, August 15: Third Thursday features Deb Hudson, 5:30 P.M. at Smitten, (828) 526-9300.

• Friday, August 16: Wildflower Labyrinth Sip & Stroll, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Southern Highlands Reserve, (828) 885-2050.

• Friday: August 16: Friday Night Live concert features Tallulah River Band, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, (828) 526-2112, • Friday, August 16: Groovin’ On the Green featuring Americana Jones, 6:30 P.M., at the Vil age Green.

August 16-18: Acorns Trunk Show featuring Elizabeth Locke and Lorain Croft, (828) 787-1877.

• Saturday, August 17: Liverpool Trunk Show at Bella Cotn Boutique, (828) 743-9593.

• Saturday, August 17: Highlands Twilight 5K and additional 10K Race, 6:00 P.M., Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

• Saturday August 17: Laurel Garden Club’s Kitchen Tour, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., laurelgardenclubhighlands.com.

• Monday, August 19: Humane Society’s Pawsitively Purrfect Party, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, (828) 743-5769 .

• Thursday, August 22: Floral Design with Kirk Moore, 10:00 A.M. to noon, Southern Highlands Reserve, (828) 885-2050.

• Thursday, August 22: Orchard Sessions At The Farm features country artist John King, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. • Friday, August 23: Author workshop, “Embracing Life Workshop” at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, (828) 743-0215.

• Friday: August 23: Friday Night Live concert features Frank & Allie, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, (828) 526-2112.

• Friday, August 23: Groovin’ On the Green featuring Andrew Beam, 6:30 P.M., at the Village Green, Cashiers.

• Friday, August 23: Native Plant Sale, 9:00 A.M. to 3 P.M., (828) 885-2050, southernhighlandsreserve.org • Saturday, August 24: Saturdays on Pine concert features The Manor and Friends, 6:00 P.M., Kelsey- Hutchinson Founders Park.

• Saturday, August 24: 14th Annual Nashville Songwriter’s Round Concert, 6:30 P.M., at Trillium Links and Lake Club,(828) 743-5191.

• Saturday, August 24: Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 to 10:30 A.M. at the Old Scaly School House on Buck Knob Road, scalymountainwomensclub.org.

• August 24-25: Mountaintop Rotary’s Village Square Art & Craft Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

• Saturday, August 24: Performing Arts Center presents the National Theatre of London’s “The Audience” at 1:00 P.M., (828) 526-9047.

• Saturday, August 24: Highlands Swimming Pool’s Dive In Movies features Disney’s “Peter Pan,” 6:30 P.M., (828) 526-1595.

• Monday, August 26: Highlands United Methodist Church third annual Golf Tournament at the Cullasaja Club, 11:00 A.M. • Monday, August 26: Highlands-Cashiers Art League meeting 5:00 P.M, at The Bascom, artleagueofhighlands-cashiers.com.

• Tuesday, August 27: Village Nature Series: “Colors of Nature: Soap Making with Herbs, Spices and Clay” 5:30 P.M. at The Village Green, (828) 743-3434.

• Thursday, August 29: Highlands Cashiers Land Trust EcoTour to Pond Hollow, hicashlt.org or call (828) 526-1111.

• August 29-31: Fall Cashiers Antique Show, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sapphire Valley Community Center, • Friday: August 30: Friday Night Live concert features Silly Ridge Roundup, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, (828) 526-2112.

• Friday, August 30: Groovin’ On the Green featuring Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’Blues, 6:30 P.M., at the Village Green, Cashiers.

• Saturday, August 31: Betsy Paul Art Raffle, to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, features the work of Maggie Baxter Dearth. The drawing will be held at 5:00 P.M., (828) 743-0880.

• Saturday, August 31: Saturdays on Pine concert features Harlem River Noise, 6:00 P.M., at the Kelsey- Hutchinson Founders Park, (828) 526-2112.

• August 31-September 1: 12th Annual Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Show, Art for a Cause, across the Village Green, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., CashiersRotary.org.

See website for details: www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY MONDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. Episcopal Church 500 Main Street, Highlands.

EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Club, 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park. (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.

• Highlands Writers Group, 3:00 P.M. downstairs conference room at The Bascom. Contact Bud Katz, 828-526-3190 or via email at budandlynn@me.com.

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Locally Grown on the Green Farmers Market, 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. , at Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.

• 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.

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

EVERY THURSDAY • 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 • 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 • Highlands Marketplace, 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Kelsey- Hutchinson Founders Park.

• 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 4:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

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

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

Whiteside Cove Cottages.......

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Highlan

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 Kitchen CarryAway and Catering.....................................

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.

HighlandsFineArt&EstateJewelryCorp.

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

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

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

McCulley’s on the Hill..............

Dutchman’s Designs................

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

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

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nds Map

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

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

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

Peak Experience............... ……

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

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

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

Spartina 449....................... ……

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 ................................................

Honeybee Home ............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CASHIERS VALLEY NC

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

Town and Country General Store ..................................................

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 ......................................

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COVER ARTIST

TERRY BARNES PHOTOGRAPHY

BY DONNA RHODES

Terry Barnes’ breathtaking photos are an unfiltered view of a fleeting, constantly changing natural world.

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right, bold, vibrant, vivid.

That’s how Terry Barnes views the world. His digital genius intensifies what he sees, and he brings that brilliance to welcoming walls from cozy cabins to commercial entryways.

A self-taught, veteran photographer, he moved from the world of darkroom to a dynamic digital studio, marrying skills and secrets of both processes. He favors a larger format…bigger camera, more concentrated capture. That allows him to enlarge photos for prints on canvas in numbers of feet rather than inches. What does that do?

It allows the viewer to take in a large, luxurious landscape as a crisp, clear vista. Like actually being there! No blur. No pixelation.

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We’re talking wow-factor.

Terry chooses a canvas presentation as opposed to frame and glass. Why? Aside from the fact it looks painterly, the glass puts a barrier, albeit transparent, between art and viewer. It affects not only the look, but the visual feel. A frame subconsciously limits the viewer’s perception. Terry wants the vista to be imagined past the photo’s perimeter. So, no glass, no frame, no limits.

Terry says, “I like the way the canvases look and reach out to the viewer.”

Terry’s work can be seen at the best local venues: the Cashiers/Highlands Art League Shows (Fall Colors Show coming up in October), the Highlands Village Square Arts and Crafts Show (August 25-26), the Uptown

Gallery in Franklin, and he participates in events at The Bascom. You may have spotted his commissioned pieces, chosen by decorators, for your friends’ homes.

Meet Terry during the Laurel’s Cover Artist Meet and Greet on Friday, August 2 at 5:30 P.M. at Studio 106.

Terry is available for workshops, presentations, lectures in addition to his showing.

To learn more about commissioned pieces, his work, and/or his availability to speak or demo at your organization, visit his website, tbarnesphotography.photoshelter.com or contact him by email at terrybarnesphotography@gmail.com. You can also find him on Facebook at facebook.com/terrybarnesphotography.

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MARTHA WRIGHT, CLAY ARTIST

BY DONNA RHODES

After a career dealing with tidy sums, Martha Wright gets her hands dirty with whimsical ceramic creations.

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s we maneuver through life, sometimes the things we are drawn to seem disparate.

Martha Wright, semi-retired CPA, had an epiphany. Here she was…a talented, leftbrain math girl.

But she noted she was also a lover of animals and supporter of the Humane Society.

She collected ceramic creatures. She hung bird prints everywhere. Along her CPA-way, all her treasures were making her heart happy and paving the way to a new career.

Maybe CPA secretly stood for “Clay-Play Artist.” She just didn’t know it yet.

“You get so totally immersed in trying to make a living you don’t get to experience where your heart is when you are working every day,” Martha says.

An avid animal lover, she volunteered a lot of time to the Humane Society. She’s the one who brainstormed the first Old Edwards Inn/Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society event. At that affair she thought tables needed ceramic centerpieces that could be auctioned off for the cause.

Frank Vickery, head of The Bascom’s ce-

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ramics program, was kind enough to contribute the pieces for a couple of years. Her visits to The Bascom studio and talks with Frank piqued her interest in clay.

She began taking classes. . .lots of them.

She even took a class at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Metaphorically, she threw some clay against the wall. It stuck. And so did her commitment.

This was four years ago. Now she is going strong, still taking classes and applying what she learns to a line of fabulous clay birdhouse creations.

She averages a couple of sales a week.

She says, “I’m having fun. Business is tweet!”

She is available for commissioned pieces like Birdie condos. Boot birdhouses. Chubby Chickies, Bluebird roosts. Teapot teahouses.

How about a privy? A castle? A church? A gypsy trailer? A hedgehog? Whatever you can imagine, she can probably design.

View and purchase her work at The Bascom’s Gift Shop. See her work on Instagram.

Her email is marthasutherland@charter.net; and Instagram is @marthasutherlandwright.

Martha Wright

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JIM MCDOWELL’S FACE JUGS

BY DONNA RHODES

For Potter Jim McDowell, each work is a tribute to generations of near-forgotten slaves and the resiliency and immovable faith at the core of their lives.

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im McDowell is believed to be the only American black potter who creates face jugs, made of clay, inspired by his African heritage, African traditions, and his family lineage.

His four-times-Great Aunt Evangeline was an enslaved potter in Jamaica who made face jugs. He’s been making them for over 35 years. They’ve been displayed in galleries and museums from coast to coast in this country and in Europe.

McDowell has been featured on several PBS documentaries, including the current show, “Muse;” he’s been featured in two independent films; and has served as a panelist on the topic at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.

African face jugs originated in the Congo and were used in funerary practice.

Beliefs include the idea that an ancestor’s spirit resided there. A tradition carried to America by enslaved Africans was that a spirit of protection dwelt in the jug, so it was placed near a doorway. Some jugs

were used as grave markers, as slaves were not permitted tombstones. Slave-made face jugs have been found on the Edgefield Plantation in South Carolina.

McDowell uses all these stories as inspiration when he creates a face jug.

He puts a cigar or pipe in the mouths of some, as slaves were not permitted the use of tobacco. He gives wings to some of his pieces, based on old spirituals that one day the slave would escape hardship and fly away to heaven. Often, he places glass on the jugs so when fired it streams down like tears. He inscribes words on the jugs’ backs that come to him as he’s making them.

He makes all of them to honor his ancestors, especially those who survived and thrived, to tell the story of Black History, and to combat racism.

To see a nice selection of Jim McDowell’s work, face jugs, piggy banks, whiskey sippers, and butter coolers, visit Around Back at Rocky’s Place at 3631 Highway 53 East in Dawsonville, Georgia, (706) 265-6030 or check online at aroundbackatrockysplace.com. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

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Sandia Ahlers as Patsy Cline

ALWAYS, A WINNER

BY DONNA RHODES

The deceptively simple “Always, Patsy Cline” packs an emotional wallop as Highlands Playhouse’s season finale.

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he Highlands Playhouse gets as much enjoyment out of picking the winners they know you’ll love as you get from watching them. And this season’s finale won’t disappoint.

It’s “Always, Patsy Cline,” a Highlands hit five years ago, guaranteed to be even more impressive in 2019.

This time there are new performers, an intimate cast of two fabulous actresses who solidly deliver. Sandia Ahlers shines with years of “Patsy” performances under her belt. Sami Weathersby portrays Louise Seger, who quickly grows from 1950s groupie to close friend through an exchange of letters which the singer signed “Always, Patsy Cline.” It’s those letters on

which the show is based.

Louise first heard Patsy on “The Arthur Godfrey Show.” She became an instant fan. Blame Fate for their chance meeting at a Houston performance a few years later. The women struck up a conversation and the friendship took root. There were things in each other’s histories that instantly bonded them. Their pen-pal relationship lasted until Patsy died in a 1963 plane crash.

Among 30 bluesy, country, soulful, heart-felt melodies are “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walking After Midnight.” Savor the lyrics that still resonate 60 years later. “Always, Patsy Cline”…always a hit.

In addition to the thrill of live theater, 2019’s film-hits keep rolling in. Musical sensations like “Rocketman,” the Elton John story, filled the room every showing.

Other popular filmed productions promise a late summer and fall filled with exceptional entertainment. Go online to reserve your movie tickets. Then drive, arrive, lean back, and enjoy big screens with Dolby 7.1 sound and the freshest, butteriest popcorn in town as you watch first-run films. Take that, Cineplex!

Go online to highlandsplayhouse.org for more information. At the bottom of each page is an invitation to join the Playhouse mailing list, which will keep you abreast of the latest happenings.

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

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LESLIE JEFFREY, ABSTRACTIONIST

BY ZACH CLAXTON | HIGHLANDS CASHIERS ART LEAGUE

Abstractionist Leslie Jeffery delves into the mystery and magic at the core of her work during a meeting of the Highlands-Cashiers Art League, Monday, August 26, at The Bascom.

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rom a young age, Leslie Jeffery was exposed to art. At five or six years old, she would accompany her grandmother, who founded the Tampa Art Institute, on plein air painting excursions, and quickly developed a love of art. Ms. Jeffery will be the Art League’s guest speaker at its August 26 meeting at The Bascom.

Leslie went on to study Art History and Constructive Design at Florida State University, receiving her degree in Art Education.

Early in her painting career, she found inspiration in local subjects near her home in Largo, Florida, turning out representational works of sailboats, trawlers, bears and other landscape opportunities.

While she has worked with charcoal and pastels, today she paints primarily with acrylics. Over time, her style became looser, gradually evolving to abstracts, and today she considers herself to be an abstractionist, influenced by the abstract expressionists, such as Joan Mitchell, who frequented the New York art scene of the 1940s.

Leslie and her husband split their time be-

tween homes in Largo and Highlands, and she maintains studios in both locations. A Signature Member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, she also holds membership in The Professional Association of Visual Artists, The Exhibiting Society of Visual Artists and the Florida Artists Group. Leslie is a Past President of Las Damas de Arte, a group of women artists, based in Tampa, Florida, that raises money for art scholarships. She is also a former co-owner of the Carolina Gallery of Fine Arts. She is currently represented in the Galleria Misto in Bellaire, Florida. She has exhibited in various venues in and around the Tampa and Highlands areas. Beginning in June, the 4118 Restaurant and Bar hosted a solo show of a large series of her work done in pastel and acrylic on 18” x 24” heavy watercolor paper.

Plan to meet Leslie at the August meeting, starting with a 4:30 P.M. wine reception, followed by her presentation at 5:00, which will include a painting demonstration.

For more information about the Art League, visit artleagueofhighlands-cashiers.com.

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Joe Gransden Band

BEETHOVEN, BAILEY AND A BIG BAND

BY BRENDA BALDWIN

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival closes out its busy summer season with a Gala Concert/Dinner Party bursting with big band sounds and haunting grace notes.

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he 38th annual HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival concludes on August 11, when the Gershon-Cohn Final Gala and Dinner Party presents our first-ever swing concert with “Beethoven, Bailey and a Big Band” featuring cellist Zuill Bailey, pianist and Festival Artistic Director William Ransom, and the Joe Gransden Big Band.

Cellist Zuill Bailey’s combination of musical artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality makes him one of the most sought-after cellists today. An acclaimed recording artist with over 20 titles, he won a Best Solo Performance Grammy Award in 2017 for his live recording of “Tales of Hemingway.” His “Bach Cello Suites” soared to No. 1 on the Classical Billboard Charts, and his Dvorak Concerto CD is listed in the “Penguin’s Guide” as one the Top 1,000 Classical Recordings of all time.

Pianist William Ransom has appeared in Eastern and Western Europe, Japan, Korea, South America, Mexico, and throughout the United States. Ransom was the featured pianist performing music

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gust Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway hit, “The Piano Lesson,” as well as the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie based on the same play. In addition to his role as Artistic Director of the Festival, Ransom is the Mary L. Emerson Professor of Piano at Emory University in Atlanta and founder and Artistic Director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta.

The Joe Gransden 16-Piece Big Band is one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene. They recently played two sold-out shows at the World Famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. The band’s new release entitled “It’s A Beautiful Thing” is getting radio airplay all over the world, and their “Go Getta” recording featuring Kenny G is available now.

Clint Eastwood says, “Joe is a young man with an old soul and a classic voice. He is a great new talent with a wonderful sense of humor to boot. And don’t forget, he plays a hell of a trumpet!”

Further details and tickets about this exciting final concert and dinner are available by calling (828) 526-9060, via email at hccmfnc@gmail.com, or online at h-cmusicfestival.org.

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Helen Mirren returns to the Highlands PAC for an encore presentation of “The Audience,” a riveting exploration of the weekly meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and her Prime Ministers, Saturday, August 24.

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he Highlands Performing Arts Center will present the National Theatre of London’s encore performance of “The Audience” starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is a modern constitutional monarch who reigns but does not rule. She has influence rather than power. Her influence is exerted by means of three fundamental constitutional rights – the right to be consulted, the right to advise, and the right to warn.

The Queen exercises these rights primarily through weekly meetings with her Prime Minister, meetings held every Wednesday when both are in London. It is these meetings that are dramatized in “The Audience.”

It is not clear when audiences began. During the war, however, Winston Churchill was accustomed to regular lunches with George VI. In October 1942, worried about the situation in North Africa, Churchill excused himself to go to the telephone. His conversation evidently pleased him, for he walked back along the passage singing “Roll Out the Barrel” with gusto, but with little evidence of musical talent.’ But, regular audiences probably did not begin until the reign of the present Queen.

The encore of “The Audience” will be screened on Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 P.M. The MET Opera begins its Live via Satellite Series on Saturday, October 12, with “Turandot. The National Theatre of London will screen “Kinky Boots” on Saturday, October 5, and “The Lehman Trilogy” on Saturday, October 19. Tickets are available online at highlandspac. org or at the door. The PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street. For more information, call (828) 526-9047.

ENCORE PERFORMANCE

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY | HIGHLANDS PAC

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WHERE THE HAPPY LIVES

BY DONNA RHODES

Deb Hudson’s creations are imbued with a whimsical life of their own.

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t’s always a joy to visit Smitten’s Deb Hudson and see what new kinds of happy fill her current canvases. This time it’s bears and cows and pigs and pets, each portrayed in a state of creative critter bliss.

Take Pigtini, a pudgy little piglet snuggled into a cocktail glass.

Or his cousin, Bearbon, a bear curled up in a bourbon glass. Or Cabearnet, a snockered bear in a wine glass.

And who could resist a cow, with those big, dark, soulful eyes? Or a customized portrait of a personal pet – dog, cat, donkey, goat, parrot, or ferret? Deb is prepared for almost any commissioned critter that your heart desires. Pick from watercolor, acrylic, alcohol ink, color pencil, or creamy pastels.

When Deb is at her best, and she’s always at her best, she is painting from her heart’s core where the happy lives. Happy also permeates her teaching. Watching her students snap up new information, ap-

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ent, dimensional look.”

Deb also donates her talents to worthwhile projects. She paints flags for the Village Green Plein Air Fest. She watercolors every dog for adoption. And she offers to her paying customers the privilege of making her images into greeting cards without additional charge or copy restriction.

In addition to seeing her work at Smitten, where you can pick up her business card, you can also view pieces at the General Store at Mountaintop. For information, call Deb Hudson (205) 388-2438. Or email debhud@mac.com.

Don’t miss her, live and ply it to their own styles, and experience in person, along with a roomful of happy dozens of a-ha moments, for Deb, is close on Third Thursday at Smitten, August 15, to The Divine. from, 5:30 P.M. ‘til the fat lady sings and “This year I am experimenting with cold the cows come home. wax and acrylic,” says the artist who adores Smitten’s is located at 468 Main Street in new mediums. “I mix them together with a Highlands. Hours are Monday through Satpalette knife and apply the concoction to a urday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Sunday canvased board. The results are rich, splen- from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.; call (828) 526-9300. or did, vibrant colors with a completely differ- email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.

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LISTEN TO YOUR ART

BY CYNTHIA STRAIN

The Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show offers a dazzling array of creations, August 24 and 25.

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hat could be better than enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery and rivers of the Highlands area?

Add an amazing art and craft show!

Highlands Mountaintop Rotary invites you to do just that on August 24 and 25 for the Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show.

Paintings, prints and photography will be accompanied by top quality crafts like turned wood, art glass, sculpture and home accessories. There is a great selection of rustic furniture, as well as pottery, jewelry, and other wonderful things. One such artisan is master wood-turner Brian Sykes, who never ceases to amaze shoppers and collectors with new creations like the one shown here.

The 75-plus artisans come from all over

the mountains of Western North Carolina, north Georgia, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. This is your chance to meet the talented people who pour their heart and soul into their amazing creations so that you can enjoy them for years to come.

The show is held in beautiful KelseyHutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street

downtown. It runs from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days, rain or shine, and there is no admission charge.

We promise you won’t go hungry, because Mountain Top Rotary is serving up Dr. John’s famous tacos. Fressers Courtyard Café will be open in Highlands Village Square for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner, and there are many other dining options in the area as well.

Bring the kids and the dog for a lively and fun time. Watch demonstrations of jewelry-making and and leatherwork, Enjoy live music on the stage by the Mountain Dulcimer Group, and indulge in some kettle corn. It all supports the great work that Mountaintop Rotary does in our community. For more information check our Facebook page or call Coordinator Cynthia Strain at (828) 787-2021.

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Dr. Stephen Dubberly

Stella Zambalis

BEL CANTO’S INCREDIBLE TALENTS

BY JANET GRANTHAM

Examining the CVs of simply two of its artists reveals the depth of Bel Canto’s talent pool.

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n addition to the four singers on stage in Bel Canto we have two other people who are mainstays of each and every Bel Canto performance.

First, our “Orchestra,” the eminitely talented pianist, conductor, teacher and accompanist, Dr. Stephen Dubberly, and our Artistic Advisor, Stella Zambalis, who performs in some of the major opera companies (including the Metropolitan Opera in New York) and is voice coach to many of the young rising stars in the world of opera as well as a judge in some of the major voice competitions held every year across the United States.

Dr. Dubberly has recently retired as Associate Professor in the Division of Conducting and Ensembles at the University of North Texas where he served as Music Director of UNT Opera and taught opera conducting and opera repertoire. He made his conducting debut in 1993 in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ American-premiere production of Judith Weir’s “The Black Spider.”

Since then, he has conducted for the Knoxville Opera Company, American Bel

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Canto Opera, the Teatro Accademico in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, The Teatro Goldoni in Venice, and the University of Tennessee as well as a numerous other companies across the US and Europe.

Other endeavors by Dr. Dubberly include serving as Chorus Master and Principal Coach for various other opera companies. Critics have hailed him as “the perfect partner” and “the ideal accompanist.” Dr. Dubberly began his musical training in Montevideo, Uruguay, and received the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Yale University.

He lectures frequently for the Dallas Opera. Stella Zambalis is a regular guest of leading opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, and numerous others across the United States and has also performed with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy.

Ms. Zambalis has created several new roles, including Cherubino in “The Ghosts of Versailles” for the Metropolitan Opera;

the Stepmother in Philip Glass’ and Robert Moran’s “The Juniper Tree;” The Woman in Robert Moran’s “Desert of Roses” for the Houston Grand Opera; and the title role in the world premiere of “Rachel” for the Knoxville Opera, with additional performances in Nashville with Nashville Opera.

Ms. Zambalis first captured the attention of the music world as a finalist in the San Francisco Opera Auditions and as a winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. A native of Cleveland who grew up in Florida, she was a 22-year-old student of the late renowned Elena Nikolaidi and currently resides in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.

Without the talents and expertise of these two people, Bel Canto could not exist at the level of excellence that our audience has come to expect. So put Sunday, September 8, 2019, on your calendar now and plan to attend the 27th Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, send your contact information to Bel Canto Recital, P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741 or call The Bascom at (828) 787-2867.

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THE INTERLUDE CONCERT SERIES

BY ANGIE JENKINS

Interlude Concerts bring a measure of contentment to hectic Highlands summer afternoons.

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he Interlude Concert Series, which is sponsored by Highlands First Presbyterian Church, continues with a great lineup for August. All concerts are on Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church.

Featured on Aug. 7 will be the Land of the Sky Chorus.

The Land of the Sky Chorus is the performance name of the Asheville Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Founded in 1948, the chapter is an educational and fraternal singing organization open to men who like to sing. Members are drawn from surrounding counties, and are from diverse walks of life.

On August 21, the Smoky Mountain Brass

form in and around Western North Carolina, the Southeast, and the nation.

The Carolina Women’s Chorale will perform in the final Interlude concert of the season on August 28. Founded in 2017 by Donna Philips, the Chorale consists of singers from the surrounding area. The group is directed by Dr. Michael Lancaster and Land of the Sky Chorus accompanied by Susan Clearman.

There is no charge for the Interlude conBand will take the stage. A British-style brass band, the group was formed in 1981 by certs, which constitute a ministry in music to the community. Dress is casual – come as Western Carolina University music professor Richard Trevarthan. Based in Asheville, the you are. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. group draws its membership from throughHandicapped accessible entrances are loout Western North Carolina. Currently dicated on Church Street and on Fifth Street. rected by Casey Coppenbarger, they per-

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Highlands PAC holds 25 years of Highlands Cashiers Players’ posters.

HCP’S 25TH SEASON

BY COURTNEY SCARBOROUGH| HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS PLAYERS BOARD PRESIDENT

Entering its 25th season, Highlands-Cashiers Players is re-staging one of its earliest triumphs, “Dearly Departed.”

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n July of 1995, Sara Mayer, Carol Lucas, Jerri Talley, Jean Morris and April Hershey each gave $100 to begin a community theater group in Highlands, the Highlands Community Players was born. That first season they chose three plays – “Steel Magnolias,” “Dearly Departed,” and “A Thurber Carnival.” As a nod of appreciation to their founders, the Highlands-Cashiers Players’ 25th season will begin with “Dearly Departed,” a favorite from HCP’s very first season.

In the summer of 2008, the Highlands Community Players joined forces with theater lovers in nearby Cashiers and transitioned to the Highlands Cashiers Players.

The twin communities have sustained a schedule of four productions each season, along with the popular holiday favorite of their traditional holiday reading each Christmas season. That’s resulted in over 80 full-length plays involving 25 directors, 23 holiday readings, 6 dramatized readings of full-length plays, and featuring over 250 actors, 41 of them in multiple productions.

What makes the Highlands Cashiers Players special is they are the areas only allvolunteer, not-for-profit theatre organization that always welcomes inexperienced and experienced actors all the same.

They also encourage anyone who might

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“Dearly Departed” want to help out in will be directed by other areas that are HCP alumni and Past just as vital, such as President Dr. Ronnie directors, technical Spilton.

Newcomer staff, set designers Mandy Houston is reand builders, backprising her role as Lustage assistants, box cille from another theoffice personnel, and ater, with this being her hospitality providers. first time on the stage In addition to volunwith HCP. Two other teers, the Highlands new faces to HCP are Cashiers Players conJulie Benson and Lydia tinues to grow and Hitchcock.

Veteran succeed thanks to actors Jim Gordon, Datheir continued supvid Spivey, Faye Siegel, port from season tickLauretta Payne, Ron et holders, sponsors, Leslie, Lance Trudel, and donors. Without and Sayla Roman will those people, HCP be taking the stage. would not exist, they Vivian Kennedy is taktruly are the hearting the stage in her first beat of HCP. Poster from 1995-96 adult play with HCP, The 2018-2019 Inaugural Season an alumna of the PAC season saw one of Youth Theater.

HCP’s hardest losses For reservations, or to date, the untimely to view the archives of HCP’s first 25 years, passing of current president, Adair Simon.

In her memory, the entire 25th season is visit highlandscashiersplayers.org or call dedicated to Adair, with her presence still (828) 526-8084. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street. greatly felt.

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THE ART OF LANDMARKS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Scaly Mountain Artist Maggie Baxter Dearth, whose reputation is extending throughout the South, is turning her artistic vision to subjects here on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

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beautiful pen and watercolor drawing of the historic Cornucopia Restaurant in Cashiers is this month’s Betsy Paul Properties Art Raffle to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department.

This portrait of the local landmark is the creation of Scaly Mountain artist Maggie Baxter Dearth.

She’s also created a striking painting of The Village Green Pavilion. Look closely, and you can sense the subtle energy that’s a feature of the Cashiers Crossroad institution.

Part of this subtle magic is a result of pure, unadulterated, something-in-the genes natural talent. Part of it derives from a lifelong passion for art and a constant honing of her skills.

Born and raised in Purvis, Mississippi, Maggie earned her Art degree at The University of Southern Mississippi.

“Even though I’ve lived here in Scaly Mountain for a year, I’m so inspired by what I’ve found here -- the mountains and the greenery that’s everywhere, that’s something I didn’t have growing up,” she says. “I love Main Streets of small towns, and of course, Highlands has a classic Main Street, complete with great architecture. You get that sense of community in Cashiers, too, with its Crossroads and The Village Green and all those

great old buildings.”

And Scaly Mountain is a good fit for her, too.

“It’s quiet here, so after I’ve found inspiration, I can get right to work without interruption. You won’t believe how important that is to an artist.”

You can currently browse her collections at The Molly Grace and The Bascom in Highlands. Her most recent work is a homage to her new hometown, which includes a painting of The Highlands Playhouse that is featured on their current playbill. Above, you can see her painting of the Cashiers Cornucopia Restaurant.

Maggie resides on Scaly Mountain in the Highlands area with her husband, Timothy Dearth, and their canine, Warren G. To connect and correspond with her for commission work or original artwork, email her at maggiegeobax@yahoo. com, find her on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/ makenicedesignco or message her on Facebook at Make Nice Design Co. and Instagram @makenicedesignco.

The benefit drawing of her Cornucopia watercolor-pen drawing will be held on August 31 at 5:00 P.M. Stop by Betsy Paul Properties to view Maggie’s artwork and purchase tickets.

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DINING

Crab Cakes

BELLA’S JUNCTION CAFE

BY LUKE OSTEEN

An easy drive Off the Beaten Path will bring you to Bella’s Junction Cafe, a little jewel on the far edge of Scaly Mountain.

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usually accept these restaurant assignments with a certain amount of reserve.

I know that sounds strange, because I’ve posited in these pages that this tiny Plateau has, per capita, the finest assemblage of eating establishments in the Western Hemisphere. Think of it, everything from little mom-and-pop diners to elegant fourstar experiences, they’re all offered up with pride and their own glorious personalities.

But these are also “assignments,” chores to be dutifully crossed off an already too-lengthy list, experiences that must be pencilled in to days and evenings filled to bursting with interviews and edits and random meetings.

It tempers the excitement levels, but also ensures that I go into these restaurants with what Balzac called, “Clean hands and composure.”

All of that went out the window when Marjorie said that for August I’d be covering Bella’s Junction Cafe.

Now it’s possible that you’ve never heard of Bella’s (even though they regularly advertise in these pages – Hey, pay attention!). That’s because they’re at the far end of Scaly Mountain, just this side of the Great State of Georgia. It’s one of those Twilight Zone-ish corners of the planet where cell service drops out and GPS goes wonky and you get that little voice asking, “Where am I and where am I supposed to be?”

Well, maybe this will help – look for the 1940s-era Sinclair Gasoline Sign at the junction of Highway 106 and Old Mud Creek Road.

Bella’s is the squat brown building right there at the intersection.

But here’s why I was excited to be heading to Bella’s, an excerpt from my visit three years ago: “I arrived with a party of seven. Normally, I’m part of a couple

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or, at most, a three-top. That works for most of the restaurants in the area, which tend to cultivate intimate conversation and the careful sampling of their dishes, bordering on the precious and pretentious.

“Bella’s is an entirely different experience. It invites, encourages, lively talk and the joyful sharing of bites.”

And here, three years later, it maintains that same carefree atmosphere. Part of this is derived from the cozy nature of the place.

It’s a small restaurant, and tables are jammed together and pulled apart with abandon to accommodate the traffic.

And part of this is derived from the presence of owner Gloria Carapazza, who oversees her dining room with a sunniness that’s irresistible. She’ll introduce herself, set you at ease and, if you’re so inclined, engage in a little conversation about you, herself, and the state of the restaurant.

I challenge you not to feel the stress of the day lift as the place works its magic on you.

In fact, I witnessed Gloria’s seductive abilities applied to a table with an extended family complete with kids and toddlers who were at that delicate position of overwrought-hungry-and-overly tired. In such a little dining room, the potential for explosions and the disruptions of meals at neighboring tables was vast. But she winked, cajoled, and joked this family into something resembling an Irish hooley – lost in the throes of delight, and heaps of fun to be around.

But let’s face it, this carefully maintained good humor wouldn’t be enough to keep a place this isolated open year after year.

And that’s where Bella’s co-owner Billy Ezechel comes into the picture. Billy’s the chef (the place is so small you can peer into the kitchen and watch him prepare your meal – in itself a dandy little

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Orange Rum Cake

New York Strip

show) and he maintains a menu of extraordinary depth, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

We dined on Chicken Parmesan, a remarkably-seasoned New York Strip, and Eggplant Parmigiana. All delicious, all having the curious effect of halting our tabletop conversation as we dove into our dishes, while allowing the previously noted, “joyful sharing of bites.”

(It should be noted that Billy was part of the kitchen of Nick’s Restaurant, a Highlands institution that’s passed into the realm of legend.)

And Gloria once again makes an appearance in this narrative with our order of dessert. She’s the creator of our Key Lime Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and Orange Rum Cake. You owe it to yourself to save room for dessert. Come on, you’ve earned it!

And one final note – bring cash! Bella’s doesn’t take credit/ debit cards. I don’t know if they’ll make you do dishes, but don’t take the chance!

Reservations are a good idea – (828) 526-0803.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Fried Fresh Mozzarella

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DINE FOR CHARITY

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

A delicious meal, an unforgettable setting, and the deep satisfaction of doing something good means that Evenings at Lakeside are supremely satisfying.

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or the 13th season, Lakeside is once again celebrating Evenings at Lakeside, when Wednesday evenings are set aside for area nonprofits to join them in raising money and awareness for their causes.

Interested nonprofits should contact Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 to select an available date. The nonprofits are then responsible for marketing their evenings and encouraging their supporters to come out for a great dinner, while raising money for their cause.

Guests should mention their non-profit when making their reservations. Lakeside will donate 15 percent of the nonprofit’s guest checks that evening to the nonprofit.

Since the program’s inception, Lakeside has donated more than $27,000 to area

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nonprofits, donating over $2,000 last year alone. This year, several non-profits have hosted their evenings, or are planning their evenings, including Highlands-Cashiers

Chamber Music Festival, Food Pantry, CashiersHighlands Humane Society, and WNC Hospice House. These nonprofits recognize and appreciate this unique and fun way to promote their causes.

Check their calendar and choose a favorite nonprofit to support (or support them all), and make reservations now. A great meal and an opportunity to give back is a winwin for everyone.

For more information, to make reservations or to sign up your nonprofit, please call Lakeside at (828) 526-9419. They are located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands (just one block from Main Street) and are open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner starting at 5:30 P.M.

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CRAFT BEER NIGHT

BY LUKE OSTEEN PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO

The Rotary Club of Highlands’ Craft Beer Night, set for Monday September 30, is a fun-filled night of music, dance, delicious bites and, of course, mighty fine refreshments.

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ighlanders used to gather at Helen’s Barn on Saturday nights for evenings of music, dancing, and all sorts of refreshments.

Those celebrations were so joyous, in fact, more than a few Highlanders got their start in the Helen’s Barn Parking Lot. If you miss those days when Helen’s Barn was the place to gather for an evening’s worth of dancing and kick-yourheels-up celebration, or maybe you missed those days altogether, mark your calendar for the Fifth Annual Rotary Craft Beer Night at The Farm.

Raise the roof, raise a pint, raise a sweat, and raise some funds at this great annual party.

It’ll be staged from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Monday, September 30, at The Farm at

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Old Edwards. This fun evening brings together locals and visitors to enjoy some of the best that Highlands has to offer, all in Highlands’ premier venue.

Participants will enjoy a wide variety of

local and regional craft beers and lite bites from area restaurants. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served, but you must be at least 21 years old to attend.

Revelers will also be treated to great music, perfect for cutting loose on the dance floor.

Setting the pace for the evening is Silly Ridge Round Up which have a great following here in our area.

Cost of the evening is $50 per person. Tickets will go on sale soon. All of the funds raised by this event will benefit The Literacy Council of Highlands. Sponsors include Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Laurel Magazine, and The Ugly Dog Public House.

For more information about the evening, email rotarycraftbeer@yahoo.com.

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ALL KINDS OF SOUTHERN

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Chef Todd Richards’ exclusive dinner at Half Mile Farm, set for Saturday, November 9, promises to be one of the stand-out events at the Highlands Food & Wine Festival.

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tarting Thursday, November 7, the town of Highlands will sizzle with both talent and tasty treats as the annual Food & Wine Festival gets under way. One of the standout events is Chef Todd Richards’ exclusive dinner at Half Mile Farm (featuring Sommelier Jacob Gragg of Banfi Wines) on Saturday, November 9.

Mark your calendar, make those reservations.

Chef Todd Richards of One Flew South is known for his contemporary cooking style rooted in Soul and Southern cuisine. A native of Chicago and based in Atlanta since the early 1990s, Richards is a self-taught chef and two-time semifinalist for James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Southeast.

Richards is the Culinary Director of Jackmont Hospitality, overseeing One Flew South and Chicken + Beer, both located in the world’s busiest airport, HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport. One

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Concourse D and specializes in Southern-style comfort food.

Chef Todd is also the chef/owner of Richards’ Southern Fried and has previously helmed the kitchens of prestigious hotels and restaurants including The Shed at Glenwood, The Pig & The Pearl, Rolling Bones Barbecue, White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails , The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton (Atlanta, Buckhead and West Palm Beach), Villa Christina and The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hotel, which garnered the prestigious AAA 5 Diamond Award for restaurant excellence under his tenure.

Festival plans are still being Chef Todd Richards made, so you’ll want to visit highlandsfoodandwine.com to get the latest word. That’s also where you read in-depth descriptions of evFlew South is a two-time James Beard-nomerything that’s happening, including those inated fine dining restaurant on Concourse ever-popular wine dinners, and learn more E, specializing in Southern-inspired global cuisine. Chicken + Beer, owned by hip-hop about the chefs, musicians and restaurants that’ll be participating. icon Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, is located on

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SEPTEMBER IS FOR OYSTERS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

The Farm at Old Edwards’ Oyster Fest lays down a marker for September’s most unexpected delicacy.

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or many of us, September marks the diminution of days, when the pleasures of summer begin to fade into memory. But for a certain subset of seafood devotee, September is the harbinger of something wonderful – oysters are back on the menu!

The Farm at Old Edwards has those people squarely in its sights when it welcomes Kimball House Owner and Oyster Expert Bryan Rackley, along with Owner and Beverage Director Miles Macquarrie

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and his buzz-worthy and James Beardnominated boozy creations, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 22.

Lawn games and live music will welcome guests. An oyster roast, passed hors d’oeuvres, raw bar, creative cocktails, Champagne and beer stations will set the stage for deliciousness to follow.

The dinner menu features an array of Kimball House and Watchman favorites formatted for an informal Old Edwardsstyle feast with oyster stew, fresh fish-fry,

bar steak, farm-fresh sides and more.

Also joining the fun – and providing the freshest oysters – will be White Stone Oyster Co., which has earned a national reputation for deep-cupped, sweet and meaty oysters from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia.

Cost is $160 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (828) 787-2635 or (828) 787-2916 to reserve your seats. If you really want to make a night of it, ask about overnight lodging at Old Edwards Inn.

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ATTACK THE STACK

BY PEGGY PAYNE SCALY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S CLUB

Not only are those delicious Scaly Mountain Women’s Club pancakes good for you, they’re good for the entire community.

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he Scaly Mountain Women’s Club helps young people in the community continue their educations.

This is why we pick, wash, and freeze the blueberries included in our famous pancakes. Husbands help and can be seen grilling sausage, flipping pancakes, and making the coffee for our Pancake Breakfasts on the fourth Saturday from May through September at the Old Scaly School House on Buck Knob Road. Hours are 8:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. and the price is $6 dollars for 13 and above and $4 for children five and up.

The breakfasts are a part of our fundraisers, which include the Annual Golf Tournament on August 3 at Sky Valley Country Club and The Chocolate Fantasy held in October.

This is how we are able to help these students. At the present we have 15 students on scholarships.

The major goal of the SMWC is financial help to ensure that our students may advance their education, but we also support local organizations that serve our community.

For more information, scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS 4118 Kitchen and Bar • 64 Highlands Plaza • (828) 526-5002 $ $ • • • C • 91 Altitudes at Skyline Restaurant & Lounge • 470 Skyline Lodge Road • 828-526-0803 ¢ $$ $$$ • • • • • NC • 90 Bella’s Junction Cafe • 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC • (828) 526-5777 $ $ $ • C • • 91 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • (828) 526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 Fire + Water Restaurant • Reservations Required • (828) 526-4446 $$$ • • C • 13 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • (828) 526-4188 ¢-$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • 91 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth Street • (828) 526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • 93 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwood Avenue • (828) 526-9419

$$$ • • • • • NC • • 89 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main Street • (828) 787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 151 Meritage Bistro • 490 Carolina Way • (828) 526-1019 $-$$ $-$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • 4 Mountain Fresh • Corner of Fifth & Main • (828) 526-2400 ¢ $ SS S-$$ • • • C • • 87 On the Verandah • Highway 64 (Franklin Road) • (828) 526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • 94 Paoletti’s • 440 Main Street • (828) 526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • 89 $-$$ $-$$ • • C • 87 *Rosewood Market • Main Street • 828-526-0383 SweeTreats Deli • Corner of 4th and Main • (828) 526-9632 $ $ • • C • 86 Tug’s Proper • 310 Main Street • (828) 526-3555 $ $ $-$$$ • • • • C • • 89 The Ugly Dog Pub • 298 South 4th Street • (828) 526-8364 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 96 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • (828) 526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS *On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market • Crossroads • 828-743-4334 • 93 Restaurant at Greystone Inn • 220 Greystone Lane • 828-966-4700 ¢-$ ¢-$ ¢-$ $-$$ • • • • C • • • 4 El Manzanillo • Ingles Shopping Center, Highway 64 East • 828-743-5522 $ $ • • • C • 96 The Orchard • Highway 107 South • (828) 743-7614 $$$ • • • • • C • • 93 Slab Town Pizza • 45 Slab Town Road • (828) 743-0020 $ $ • • C • • 93 The Ugly Dog Pub • 25 Frank Allen Road • (828) 743-3000 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 96 Zookeeper • 45 Slabtown Road • 828-743-7711 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • 96 ¢ $

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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - (828) 526-2121 Asia House - (828) 787-1680 Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe - (828) 487-4633 Bella’s Junction Cafe - (828) 526-0803 Bistro on Main/Main Street Inn - (828) 526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - (828) 526-3807 Bryson’s Deli - (828) 526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - (828) 526-0020 Dusty’s - (828) 526-2762 El Azteca - (828) 526-2244 El Manzanillo - (828) 526-0608 Fire + Water Restaurant - (828) 526-4446 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - (828) 526-4188 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - (828) 526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - (828) 526-9419 The Log Cabin - (828) 526-5777 M-brace - (828) 787-1212 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - (828) 787-2525

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Cork & Barrel Lounge - (828) 743-7477 El Manzanillo - (828) 743-5522 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - (828) 743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - (828) 743-7778 Mica’s Restaurant - (828) 743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - (828) 743-4334 The Orchard - (828) 743-7614 Randevu Restaurant - (828) 743-0190 Restaurant at Greystone Inn - 828-966-4700 Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company - (828) 743-0220 Slab Town Pizza (STP) - (828) 743-0020 Subway - (828) 743-1300 The Blind Mule - (828) 553-8978 The Falls Cafe and Grill - 828-877-3322 The Library Kitchen and Bar - (828) 743-5512 The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers - (828) 743-3000 Table 64 - (828) 743-4135 Wendy’s - (828) 743-7777 Winslow’s Hideaway - (828) 743-2226 Zookeeper - (828) 743-7711

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SHOPPING

Wit’s End

Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry

SHOPPING AT THE CORNER

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Spartina 449

Allison Diane Clothing

Loaded with charm and offering unparalleled customer service, the shops between Bryson’s Corner and 382 Main Street in Highlands set the pace for the entire downtown.

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ain Street in Highlands is the shopping mecca of the Plateau. A good place to start is the corner of North Fourth Street and Main.

Allison Diane Clothing has the latest in modern fashion and design. Featuring lines such as Able of Nashville, Unpublished Jeans, and Brighton, they have a fabulous selection of leather goods and denim. They have a full line of modern styles in cashmere.

They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Call (828) 526-5404.

“From Cobblestones to Cocktails,” the handmade shoes from Charleston Shoe Co. are as comfortable as they are stylish. With more than 50 styles to choose from, there’s something for every occasion. They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit charlestonshoeco.com or call (828) 482-7700.

Highlands Kids offers a vast selection of clothing and accessories for children. From newborns to tweens, you’ll find clothing, PJs, shoes and swimsuits. Make sure your little Highlander enjoys the Plateau as much as you do with their selection of toys, kid’s jewelry and accessories. They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 Monday – Saturday and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Call (828) 526-5799.

Spartina 449 is here to bring the beach to

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the mountains. This specialty lifestyle brand of handbags, apparel and jewelry is inspired by the sea and shore. Their mermaid glass jewelry and embroidered bags pair perfectly with the cool pastels and pops of color in their apparel. They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit spartina449.com or call (828) 787-1178.

Mountain Paws has everything you need to keep your four-legged friends stylish and happy. The boutique offers a great selection of gadgets and accessories. Bring your fur baby in to sample their wide selection of fresh baked treats. They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday; 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Call (828) 526-PAWS. For the more discerning consumer, Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry showcases a carefully-curated collection of modern and estate jewelry, including vintage watches from Rolex and Cartier. They also have a gallery of stunning art glass that leads to their collection of Tuscan wines from the Livernano and Casalvento Vineyards in Italy. They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit highlandsfineart. com or call (828) 526-0656.

Calder’s Coffee Café is continuing Buck’s

long-standing tradition of great coffee and great service. They use only the finest fair trade, organic coffee and espresso. Fresh New York Bagels are flown in at least once a week. They’ve added coffee-centric gifts such as mugs and bourbon barrel aged coffee beans. For a shopping intermission, they offer iced or frozen coffee drinks, smoothies, beer and wine. They’re open 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday. Visit calderscoffeecafe.com or call (828) 200-9308.

Wits’ End has been a family-run Highlands tradition for generations. Their wide selection of beautiful women’s apparel includes labels such as Draper James, Kinross Cashmere, Tyler Böe and Vineyard Vines. They also carry a lovely selection of handbags, scarves, wraps and jewelry. They’re open 10:0 0 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and noon to 5:0 0 P.M. on Sunday. Visit them on Instagram @witsend65 or call (828) 526-3160.

Potpourri is everyone’s favorite place to go for eclectic housewares and gifts. Their Blue Q socks and dish towels are always a hit. The shop sits back-to-back with their eyewear gallery. They have 100s of name brand styles to keep your peepers protected.

They’re open 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday – Saturday; and noon to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday. For more (828) 526-8886.

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FROM TUSCANY WITH LOVE

BY COURTNEY SCARBOROUGH

Livernano Winery

Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry is extending its tendrils into an entirely new field – Wine Selling.

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ighlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry Wine Shop Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry has proudly been one of the areas premier estate and modern jewelers, in addition to providing the area’s most prominent art glass gallery.

Now in their 21st season, Owners Joe and Claudia Lazow continue to bring their customers the most impressive jewelry.

Jewelry is a very personal taste, and Joe and Claudia have a very refined palate. Last year brought their 20th season, and Joe and Claudia celebrated by embarking on their newest venture, Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry Wine Shop. Opened in September of 2018, they exclusively carry award-winning wines from Livernano Winery, located in the heart of Tuscany.

No effort or investment is spared to maintain Livernano’s position amongst the world’s most elite winery estates. Combining history and the ancient grapes of Tuscany together with the most modern techniques and technology, Livernano’s wines are unlike any other in the world.

Livernano’s Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (2013) was awarded the silver medal at the LA Country Fair hosted in Los Angeles, as well as holding 95 points on Decanter. The Chianti Classico Riserva (2004) took home the Gold Medal.

The Casalvento Chianti Classico Riserva (2009) was named the best Chianti Classico of the year. Janus (2007) carries 94 points on Wine Spectator. Livernano’s white L’Anima (2009) received 90 points on James Suckling.

These are only a small percentage of the impressive awards Livernano has received.

Sylvester and Mozart have been Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry’s brand ambassadors for many years. Greeting each customer and overseeing day-to-day operations left them little time to take on the wine shop as well. With that, they brought in Stoli to serve as the Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry Wine Shop Representative. Known for his people skills and refined taste for well-made wines, he was a perfect fit. Stoli prides himself on his personal interaction with each customer and vast knowledge on Livernano’s wines.

The shop is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and Sunday from noon to 5:00 P.M. Stop in and speak with Stoli and learn about all the wines, visit online at www.highlandsfineart.com, or call (828) 526-0656. Visit Livernano online at livernano.it to learn more about this exciting winery.

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ACORNS TRUNK SHOWS

BY ASHLEY STEWART

Over the years, Acorns’ trunk shows have built a cachet by offering the finest in craftsmanship, style, and, always, the unexpected.

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or 14 years, Acorns has invited jewelers, clothiers and designers to showcase their work in their annual line up of trunk shows. Drop by their new location on 212 Fourth Street in Highlands and have a glass of champagne while you chat with your favorite designers and explore their lines.

On August 2 through 4, Jan Barboglio returns with her spiritually-inspired line of home accessories. Inspired by the rich history and romance of old Mexico, her iron and leather pieces feature motifs such as crosses and crowns, wild flowers and roses, and guardian angels. Her son, Angus, will be at Acorns on Saturday, August 3.

Joining Jan and Angus, Crescala Show-

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room will be there, featuring the Ellender and Nandeau collections. Ellender “achieves the elusive state of effortless grace” with their easy to wear, expressive and decidedly modern styles. Just like their home city of Charleston, SC, they embrace a rich tradition even as they transcend its inherent limitations.

The Nandeau Collection is as unique, feminine and quirky as its namesake designer, Lagi Nandeau. Lagi, whose background is both Samoan and French, strives to surprise her clients each season with innovative finishing that makes each of her garments truly a piece of art. The collection infuses high design with technically savvy tailoring, and finishes it all with kiss-

es of unexpected boho detailing.

On August 9 through 11, Simon Pearce will be showcasing his line of glassware.

Inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques and using the finest natural materials, Simon set out to create designs that bring pleasure and inspiration with every use, every day. “In the age of bigger, better and faster, we believe that simplicity, quality, and artisanship are tenets of a better way of life.” From their hand-thrown pottery to their lead-free crystal glassware made with custom molds and purpose-built furnaces, each handcrafted piece carries a story that lends meaning, authenticity and grace to every use.

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TRUNK SHOWS AT JOSEPHINE’S

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Beth Poindexter, a purveyor of luxury goods, and D.R. Grissom, a merchant of fine jewelry and rare estate pieces, will bring their collections to Josephine’s Emporium for a pair of exclusive trunk shows, Thursday through Sunday August 1-4, at 40 Burns Street in Cashiers.

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hen Josephine McDonough opened her Josephine’s Emporium at 40 Burns Street in Cashiers, she promised that renovations would allow her to open her business to vendors of fine arts and treasures.

She’s making good on that promise with the arrival of Donnie Grissom of The Grissom Collection of Estate and Fine Jewelry August 1-4.

Grissom, based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, has garnered a national reputation for his exquisite collection of jewelry from the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and the mid-to-late 20th Century period. He’ll be bringing to Josephine’s rings, bracelets, earrings, pins, necklaces, and watches. It’s a broad collection that demands a careful browse.

At the same time, Beth Poindexter will be bringing her Beth Poindexter Luxe Collection to Jospehine’s.

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“I began my career in the general antiques business as a hobbyist in 1998,” she says. “Now, my brand focuses on luxury goods from high end fashion houses from all over Europe and the US to lesser known designers that produce very fine luxury goods at much more modest price points.”

And, of course, you’re invited to browse Josephine’s remarkable antique prints of

every size, sort, and description, including botanical, bird, and nature prints by John James Audubon and Mark Catesby, among others.

You can get lost in her collection of antique maps – some achingly precise, some almost dreamlike in their fanciful embellishments.

At the center of all this is Josephine herself, a veteran of displaying her collections at antique shows for over 30 years. She is confident and knowledgeable and interested in talking to everyone who walks in the door. She’s always happy to share her expertise in the world of antique maps and prints gathered at over 1,000 antique shows, shops, and galleries over the last 30 years.

For more information about Mr. Grissom’s seductive fine jewelry show and the other treasures to be found at Josephine’s emporium, your best bet is to stop in. You can also call (828) 743-3068 or (404) 814-0533.

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‘TIS THE SEASON TO SPARKLE Santa in an English phone booth? He must be calling for your Christmas List! This delightful musical globe will bring a boost of joy and festivity with it’s swirling glitter and Christmas carols.

Santa in Telephone Booth Musical Snow Globe $ 55 The Christmas Tree on Main Highlands

u a e t a P l Picks

TRANSFORMATIVE FASHION Crafted in Italy from the finest leather, this bag is made for travel.

Not only can it be worn on your shoulder, but its straps easily transition into a backpack for those long days strolling the streets of the Plateau.

Solo Perché Varese Bag $ 185 The Look Boutique Cashiers

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

SUMMER STYLE

EXQUISITE POSSIBILITIES

This trend-setting embroidered top (love those flutter sleeves!), paired with ever-popular rocket crop skinny jeans, make summers on the Plateau cool and stylish.

Crafted from the clay found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, each piece is hand thrown and glazed, creating endless combinations. Artisans fine-tune, transform and inspire the pieces without assembly-line machinery.

THML Top $ 64 | Citizens of Humanity Jeans $189 (Take $ 20 off!)

Annawear | Highlands

Montes Doggett Ceramic $ 390 Rusticks | Cashiers

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GLENVILLE’S HIGH FALLS

BY BRIAN O’SHEA | PLATEAU DAILY NEWS

High Falls is a full-on spectacle, but don’t forget to pay attention.

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igh Falls is a short hike off Pine Creek Road in Glenville. Hiking down the path sets visitors at the base of an approximately 150 -foot waterfall cascading down the two-tiered cliffs of the Tuckasegee Gorge.

The view is incredible and well-worth the effort to get there. The trail to High Falls, a.k.a. Cullowhee Falls, is less than a mile with an elevation change of over 600 feet. Please note, the hike out is strenuous.

The trail is listed as “moderate” on several trail sites online, but it’s a steep one.

There are signs throughout the hike warning of hazards related to rocks, steep slopes and cliffs, and that death or injury are possible. This is unnerving, especially to families who want to bring their kids. Yes, the signs are there for a reason, but common sense will prevail. Take your time moving down the path, the rocks are slippery from the falls no matter what the weather may be like and stay on the marked trail. The trail has

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two tiers of falls and hikers sometimes veer from the path to play on the second tier – this is illegal and ill-advised.

When visitors get to the base of the falls, there are two scenarios hikers stumble upon.

Most of the time the falls are a gorgeous cascading trickle through the dam at Lake Glenville, but once a month Duke Power re-

leases the dam to the delight of kayakers looking to run the six-mile stretch of whitewater created by the release. This is high water and visitors should exercise extreme caution. The next release date is scheduled from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on August 10.

If there is no scheduled release, the water level will be low and there are plenty of rocks to climb around and explore the West Fork Tuckasegee River. There is also a swimming hole at the base of the falls, but again there is an emphasis on exercising caution. Rocks litter the riverbed and in the summer months snakes are prevalent, so watch where you step and leave the wildlife alone.

High Falls is located by taking Highway 107 from Cashiers to Pine Creek Road (can only turn left), take that approximately two miles to Pines Recreation Area on your left. The parking lot for High Falls trailhead is on the right.

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ZAHNER CONSERVATION LECTURES

BY CHARLOTTE MUIR | HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

This month’s Zahner Conservation Lectures examine the myriad ways our lives depend upon the health of our planet.

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he annual Highlands tradition of Zahner Conservation Lectures continues this month at the Highlands Nature Center.

These lectures are free for all and a wonderful opportunity to get to know more about your local habitat.

This month we have five lectures focusing on a wide array of topics occurring each Thursday at 6:0 0 P.M. On August 1, it’s “The History of Climate Change on Planet Earth for the Last 65 Million Years and What It Means for the Future,” with Dr. Jeffrey Chanton, of Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Sixtyfive million years ago, the earth was in a “hot house” state. There was not a single ice cube on the planet. Two million years ago, the earth was dominated by glaciers and was in an “ice house” state.

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What caused this drastic and systematic change? Can historical changes in climate reveal anything about what future climate on the earth might be like?

Join us on August 8 for “An Alfred Russel Wallace Companion” with Dr. Jim Costa, Executive Director of Highlands Biological Station and Professor of Biology at Western Carolina University. In this Zahner Lecture, Costa will share new insights into Wallace’s life and thought from “The Wallace Companion,” and celebrate the lasting impact of Wallace’s epic journey.

On August 15, it’s “Forests of the Southern Appalachians” with Dr. Lindsay Boring, the Director of the University of Georgia’s Joseph E. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway, Georgia. Boring will discuss the many connections between historic human influences and how

our changing climate and current land uses will affect the Appalachian forests of the future.

“The Plant-Pollinator Love Affair That Keeps Our Planet Humming” will be presented by Bee City USA’s Phyllis Stiles on August 22. Learn about how plants and pollinators support the reproduction of nearly 90 percent of the world’s flowering plant species.

On August 29, “Sublimely Awful Scenes” will focus on William Bartram’s Travels through the Upper Little Tennessee River Valley in 1775. Brent Martin of the Alarka Institute will lead the presentation.

For more information about our Zahner Conservation Lectures or other programming at the Highlands Biological Station, visit highlandsbiological.org or call us at (828) 526 -2221.

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SUMMER SMALLIES

BY MATT CANTER | BROOKINGS ANGLERS

They don’t get as much attention as their trout neighbors, but Summer Smallies are an angler’s delight.

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ere in the South, we are blessed to have a year-round trout fishery with relatively mild winters by trout standards.

Our struggle though, is the dog days of summer when water temperatures rise and trout become lethargic. The silver lining is our other prized gamefish, the Smallmouth Bass. The Smallmouth Bass gets less attention than our cold water trout do, but many experienced fly anglers will tell you that it’s their favorite species to pursue with a fly rod.

And, when the trout season slows down, the Smallie Season is just getting right!

We have Smallmouth that live in both

lakes and rivers here in Western North Carolina. The ones that reside in the rivers are the favorite of the fly angler. These fish hang in shallow water shoals on our largest, warmest rivers. They will eagerly and aggressively take popping bugs off the surface and minnow patterns stripped down below.

As the saying goes, “Pound for pound, the Smallmouth Bass is one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish there is.” They are aggressive fish and once hooked, a Smallmouth might become airborne four or five times before its landed.

One of the most effective ways to pursue

smallmouth with a fly is by hiring an experienced guide service to float you down one of the many beautiful warm-water rivers we have here around the Plateau. By floating, you will cover an enormous amount of water, and see all the beautiful scenery as you go. Your guide will control the boat for you while you fish in a raft with a fishing frame specifically designed with fly fishing in mind.

He or she will position the boat into likely holding spots for you to cast a fly to, and your job as the angler is to get the fly there, and hang on!

Give us a call at Brookings to learn more about this wonderful summertime activity.

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NONNATIVE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Methods of combating the threat of invasive plants are outlined in a seminar for the public Friday, August 2, at the Highlands Community Building. A tour of a pristine garden highlighting native species is part of the program.

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he Coalition for Nonnative Invasive Plant Management, CNIPM, is offering a seminar for the public on Friday, August 2, from 9:00 A. M. until noon at the Highlands Community Building next to the Town Ballfield.

The faculty includes Esther Stokes of Stokes Landscape Design in Atlanta. Esther is also Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Audubon Society and on the Board of the Georgia Native Plant Society. She’ll discuss the benefits of replacing nonnative invasive plants with appropriate native plants as well as using natives in garden design.

Bob Gale, Ecologist and Public Lands Director for Mountain True in Asheville, and Kyle Pursel, Stewardship Coordinator of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust will discuss our “Most Unwanted” invasive plant species and demonstrate mechanical and chemical eradication methods. There will be time for questions and discussion after each presentation.

Following the morning program participants are invited to a beautiful eight-acre garden, known to be one of the best native plant-focused gardens on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Participants are asked to bring a sandwich for a picnic on the grounds before touring the gardens with Esther. Drinks and cookies will be provided.

Packets of educational materials will be available for those who pre-register. For information or pre-registration, call (828) 526-2651.

Cost is $10. Walk-ins are welcome.

Sponsoring organizations include Highlands Biological Station, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Highlands Historical Society, Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, Highlands Plateau Greenway, Land Stewards of the Highlands Plateau, and the Town of Highlands.

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ROYAL GUARDS OF THE GARDEN

BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS | THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER

With her stylish purple plume, Liatris stands tall in any garden.

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his plant almost begs for attention, and deserves every glance.

Liatris spicata is a member of the boneset tribe (Eupatoricae), a huge family of over 2,000 species. With a family that big, you have to be something different, or risk being one of the crowd. Also called Gayfeather or Blazing Star, Liatris is in the same family as the aster and sunflower.

This perennial dies back in the winter above ground, but underneath lies the heart of the plant in its corm. The corm, or bulbotuber, stores all the plant’s energy during winter and other adverse growing times, like extreme drought. Growing anywhere from oneto-five-feet tall, these statuesque beauties with their showy purple flowers resemble bottle brushes, or maybe they’re the Royal Guards of the garden with their purple floral plume, standing firm to protect the balance of the garden. Liatris can handle planting zones 3-8, and likes full sun, and loves to show off in cut flower arrangements.

Bloom time is July and August, and if the conditions are right, may last through September.

This as- spire -ing plant is excellent for attracting pollinators such as bees, and butterflies, and hummingbirds like them, too. Groundhogs, voles and rabbits tend to get the munchies around these plants, but deer hold off unless there’s nothing else better to do.

Liatris isn’t just a pretty face, as the Cherokee used it medicinally as a diuretic, to prevent or treat gas, an expectorant, an analgesic, and to treat snake bites. I’m not sure how Liatris got its name, but I’m going to venture out and imagine that Grandfather Eupatori requested of his daughter Beatrice, to name his granddaughter Leatrice, which somehow through the ages got changed to Liatris.

You may call her LEE-at-ris or lee-AT-ris, she doesn’t really mind, as long as you call on her to take a stand in your garden.

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THE BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD

BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AUDUBON SOCIETY

Crafty opportunists, female Brown-headed Cowbirds never expect a call on Mother’s Day.

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she usually goes for the suitor that sings his bird is plentiful and wide rangCowbird egg in bluebird nest from NestWatchers the most. Subsequent pair bonds are ing, native to the U.S. Look for it strong and monogamous. She might year round in the northeastern lay over 30 eggs in a season.

U.S. across the continent to the southThere is no nest. Cowbirds are nowest, including Western North Carotorious brood parasites. They lay their lina. Some migrate between Canada eggs in other birds’ nests, over 100 and Mexico. They were abundant on host species, meaning that cowbird the Great Plains over a century ago, fledglings are incubated, fed and congregating around the great herds protected by host parents. That raises of bison that roamed the continent, the question of how cowbirds come breaking up the soil with their hooves to congregate with their own kind, and exposing beetles and other informing small and large flocks or “Folsects, spiders, grubs and worms. lowings.” The answer is found in their The Brown-headed Cowbird (Modistinct vocalizations that fledging lothrus ater) is close kin to other large cowbirds instinctively recognize and blackbirds such as grackles and Redimprint upon. Mother Nature is wonwinged Blackbirds. Its favorite habidrous in her inventiveness. tat is open country, fields and farms, Happy birding from the Highlands Plateau and forest edges. They feed at ground level, Blackbird. Males can have shouting matchmostly insects and seeds, and will follow es: gurgle, gurgle, whistle, chatter, chatter, Audubon Society.

The mission of the Highlands Plateau grazing animals, foraging in the upturned chatter. Males and females sing duets, him repeatedly gurgling and squeaking loudly Audubon Society is to provide opportunisoil. They will come to bird feeders to eat and her coming in chattering repeatedly ties to enjoy and learn about birds and other seeds with their finch-like beaks. wildlife and to promote conservation and Male Brown-headed Cowbirds are very right on cue.

He courts her in fine Lothario fashion – fluffrestoration of the habitats that support them. vocal. Their throaty song has been deHPAS is a 501 (c)(3) organization, a chapter scribed as “squeaky gurgles” along with ing his body feathers, lowering and spreading his wings and bowing deeply while singof the National Audubon Society. Visit highvarious whistles and chatter. It’s distinctive, calling to mind the gargled song of ing enthusiastically, a courtesan’s beau landsaudubonsociety.org for information on membership and all activities. the Common Grackle and Red-shouldered geste. Careful avian research has shown that

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IRELAND’S STORIED GOLF COURSES

BY TOM CHILLEMI, PGA | TOMSGOLFTOURS.COM

If golf is your abiding passion, Tom’s Golf Tours is your best link to the grand courses of The Emerald Isle.

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t’s still not too late to book your dream trip to Ireland for 2020.

Whether you want to experience the home of this year’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the beautiful courses in Southwest Ireland, or anything in between, Tom’s Golf Tours can arrange a trip you’ll never forget.

For more information on our trips to Ireland, Scotland and beyond, visit my new website, tomsgolftours.com, or email me at info@tomsgolftours.com.

The testimonial below sums up the experience we strive to deliver in every trip: Tom, Our Ireland golfing trip that we booked through you was the best golfing vacation/trip that I have ever taken.

We had superb service from beginning to end, starting with our driver, Maurice. His service and timeliness was outstanding, but he also served as a tour guide, very knowl-

edgeable about the areas that we visited and Ireland in general.

Our accommodations were outstanding as well, particularly Adare Manor, a first-

class hotel and spa, the equivalent of any in the US. And the golf courses were spectacular. I believe that Old Head is the prettiest golf course in the world. I have had the opportunity to play in the UK, Scotland, Spain, Singapore, Japan, Australia and certainly the US, including Pebble Beach, Augusta National and Cyprus Point, and I believe Old Head is the prettiest. The ocean views surpass any that I have seen.

In addition to Old Head, we particularly enjoyed Tralee and Lahinch, great courses as well.

I highly recommend anyone thinking of arranging an Ireland golfing trip to contact/ book through Tom’s Tours. My sincerest appreciation for arranging a trip though Ireland’s storied golf courses that will not be forgotten.

- Greg O.

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DO SOMETHING ADVENTUROUS

BY LUKE OSTEEN Mountain Man

Mountain Man Adventures offers personalized peak experiences that celebrate the majesty of the natural world.

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ountain Man, that’s the name on his AMX card, was clearly made for adventure!

He is a man of adventure, including 50 years of high-paid out-of-town computer and communications consulting and a new-found adventure including long-distance backpacking adventures.

The passion for backpacking adventures began with a spontaneous 2015-16 southbound Appalachian Trail winter throughhike. On an impulse, he purchased a book from a local outfitter, “Preparing for The Appalachian Trail.”

Thirty days later he was getting off a plane in Portland, Maine, on his way to Baxter State Park and the beginning of a lifeenriching adventure, all the way to Springer Mountain, Georgia, the Southern end of the Appalachian Trail.

He recalls three important ideas at the beginning of his adventure – The trail will get you in shape, your body will be your

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guide, and hike your own hike.

Mountain Man was shown a desire for and appreciation of the wilderness and sense of adventure by his grandfather who’d lead him into the forest to gather bait to be used for fishing our local streams. Perhaps it is something in the genes. He is a descendent of James Knox, a Scot-Irish pioneer who settled in this area during the 18th century.

It was a measure of this sense of adventure that he chose to tackle the Appalachian Trail, armed with a single three-bladed Swiss Army knife, a tube of Neosporin, some Advil, a tent and a sleeping bag.

Starting on top of Mount Katahdin in Maine and hiking towards Springer Mountain made perfect sense to Mountain Man. It would be harder to quit in Maine. When the going got tough, he couldn’t call one of his sons or a friend and ask to be picked up in Maine on their way home from work that evening. Besides, every day he walked, he would be closer to home.

Following his Appalachian Trail experience, there would be four months of pilgrimages to and from Camino de Santiago Cathedral in Spain to reach Paris. Then the Inka Trails of the Peruvian Andes including Machu Picchu. Most recently, he completed a 94-day Via Francigena pilgrimage from Canterbury, Cathedral through France and the Swiss Alps through Italia to the Vatican in Roma!

“This is why I promote Mountain Man Adventures; to encourage you to discover yourself and a new world of adventure,” Mountain Man says. “Go do something adventurous!”

If you’re curious about this man and his life’s adventures, he’ll be a guest speaker at Brookings in Cashiers August 22, and Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library August 30.

Interested in your own personalized Adventure? Contact Mountain Man via myATguide@gmail.com.

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PHOTO BY KEVIN FITZPATRICK

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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS RESERVE

BY LUKE OSTEEN | PHOTOS BY ANNA G. NORTON

A tour of the verdant gardens and trails of the The Southern Highlands Reserve is an unforgettable lesson about the region’s precious natural heritage.

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he emerald green that carpets the summits and coves of this corner of Western North Carolina represents a series of unique botanical ecosystems. Many of these systems are under threat from development and human encroachment.

That’s why the Southern Highlands Reserve is so vital to the health of native plant and animal communities.

Located at the peak of Toxaway Mountain in Lake Toxaway, this native plant arboretum and research center is dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At the core of its mission is a determination to preserve, cultivate, and display plants native to the region.

To accomplish this, the reserve has created approximately 20 acres of display gardens to demonstrate the beauty and complexity of these rare ecosystems.

That’s in addition to the approximately 10 0 acres of natural woodland under conservation easement.

“At an elevation of 450 0 feet, the varied topography and forest types found on our 120 acres allow us to emulate many of the plant communities found in the higher reaches of the Southern Appalachians,” says the Reserve’s Anna Norton.

“The Reserve protects one of the largest known natural stands of Pinkshell Azaleas,

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hundreds of Hybrid Azaleas, and scores of native wildflowers.”

To enlist the public’s support for its vital work and sow the lessons that it’s cultivated, the Southern Highlands Reserves has opened its gardens and trails for guided tours (by reservation): Azalea Walk - Blooming native azaleas called Gregory Balds are found in abundance along the azalea walk, planted in accordance to bloom color. Through a centuries-long process, the hybridization of these native azaleas produce blooms of deep scarlet red, brilliant oranges, yellows, even light pink.

The Chestnut Lodge invites nature right to its front door, incorporating native azaleas, rhododendrons and mosses into the design of the garden room known as the Chestnut Lodge Rooftop Terrace.

Every twist and turn of the Vaseyi Trail is a feast for the eyes, full of pillowy pink blooms perched atop craggy branches of the rare Rhododendron vaseyi. This is truly an enchanted spot – whether in spring when the azaleas are in bloom or in summer when the dark tunnel under the azaleas is enlivened with the white spires of galax in bloom.

Across from the Vaseyi Pond, visitors experience a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from our perch atop Toxaway

Mountain, known as the Viewsite. From this north-facing terraced viewpoint, visitors can see Lake Toxaway and more than 16 distinct mountain peaks.

The Wildflower Labyrinth, located in the heart of the Core Park, is vibrant with color throughout every season, from the pale yellow and light blues of spring to the rich hues of bright gold and deep purple in summer. Based on a traditional sevenring labyrinth, Gary Smith, the Reserve’s Landscape Architect, designed the plantings to emulate life’s journey. In places, the going is easy as low growing plants brush along your knees. In other spots, the going is more difficult as grasses and taller plants lean out into the walkway.

All visits to the Reserve are guided and require reservations.

However, everyone is welcome (no reservations required) to attend the Southern Highlands Reserve’s Plant Sale, set for August 23. It’s an opportunity to bring home a few of the native plants featured in the gardens of Southern Highlands Reserve. Most plants have been grown with care from hand-collected seed.

For more information about the Reserve and its mission, or to schedule a visit, call (828) 885-2050 or email info@southernhighlandsreserve.org.

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LEGENDS & FOLKLORE

BY DONNA RHODES

Like something conjured in Hollywood, the Mocassin War brought moonshine violence to Highlands’ Main Street.

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here Georgia, North and South ‘shine had a reputation for some of the Carolina joined corners, there best, especially the brand from the township of Mocassin. was a geographical configuraOne day a U.S. Revenuer arrested a tion made to order for moonshiners of the 180 0s. If they got in trouble with the law in Mocassin bootlegger, Avery Henson, North Carolina, they’d scatter to Georgia. and his pal who had tried to spring him.

Highlands, a If Georgia officials town of only a came after them, few dozen resithey hightailed dents, had yet I’ll eat when I’m hungry it to South Caroto build a jail, lina. Each escape And I’ll drink when I’m dry so the officer was practically And if moonshine don’t kill me locked the two a stone’s throw in what is now away. Their stills I’ll live ‘til I die.

Highlands Inn. kept percolating - From The Moonshiner’s Song The detainwhile they waited ees’ pals back in things out, just Mocassin heard across a state line, about the arrest and, no doubt bolstered playing ring around the revenuer. by a slug or two of moonshine courage, Highlands remained a temperate town in the midst of a sea of ‘shine. But where declared all-out war on Highlands. They there were young fellas, there was bound marched an army of 18 Mocassinians (Billingsley brothers and Anderson boys) into to be temptation.

Highlands and set up camp across the And those tempted knew where to find a jug. The moonshiners were more than street behind Central House (what’s now happy to provide sustenance on the the site of Old Edwards Inn) where they roads leading into town. And Georgia launched sniper attacks.

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Highlands Mayor Bascom declared martial law and gathered his own mini-army to defend the town. For three days and nights the standoff on Main Street continued. Whenever a head would pop up to assess the situation it became a target.

There are several versions of this tale’s conclusion, but we’ll cut to the chase and say that the Highlanders got a rooftop advantage and shot one of the Mocassin boys. That ended the immediate standoff.

The Mocassin contingency left to bury its fallen. But that didn’t end the story.

There were many threats, much namecalling (“*&%! Yankees” mostly), changes of heart, road blockades, a call to arms from surrounding towns, a revenuer fatality, and a heroic act by a revered Confederate vet. Read about all in Ran Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge,” Chapter 10.

This is the stuff of legend and is now recognized by the North Carolina Folklore Institute with a Legends and Folklore marker posted on the corner of Fourth and Main.

Learn more about Highlands, its Historical Museum hours, and contact info by visiting highlandshistory.com.

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HOW CASHIERS GOT ITS NAME

BY CAROL M. BRYSON | HISTORIAN

A long-lost ledger reveals the truth about the naming of Cashiers.

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or 120 years, folksy tales have taken over to explain how Cashiers got its name.

Was it named for a prized bull? Supposedly the bull belonged to Wade Hampton III, but Hampton did not purchase land in Cashiers until 1855, and the name was chosen in 1839.

Even Judge Felix Alley, from Whiteside Cove, did In the U. S. Postmaster Appointment Book from North Carolina not know how Cashiers History. “Casher’s Valley Jonathan Zachary, 7th of Nov. 1839” got its name. He wrote that he believed Cashiers named for a race horse belonging to Senawas named for a hermit named Cash, but tor John C. Calhoun. there was no one in the area named Cash As it turns out, none of these stories were in the 1840 census. true. The first post office was opened in 1839 Another tale passed down for genera- by Jonathan Zachary with his choosing of tions is that a mule came over the Blue the name “Casher’s Valley.” It was located Ridge from Hamburgh (now Glenville), to on an old Indian trail. Today this trail would pasture on the south side of the Ridge. The be on the east side of High Hampton Lake. mule named “Cash” had extra-tall pointed Jonathan Zachary’s older brother, Alexears. Thus his favorite grazing place be- ander Zachary, built his house on up the came known as “Cash-ears Valley!” trail to the north, opening it as a boarding Still another story is that Cashiers was house and a store. Alexander Zachary’s

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store ledger book was just found 26 years ago.

The ledger revealed that in addition to the usual stock items he sold, Alexander provided services much like a banker would have. His store became the place to exchange gold for cash or to barter for his stocked food and supplies. Before long the miners would be saying “Let’s go to the Casher’s to Archives and trade some of our nuggets for some coffee.” “Let’s go to the Casher’s” became the common rally cry at the end of a hard week in the gold-laden streams. Jonathan Zachary picked up on the common usage of the word “Cashier” and decided to name his post office “Cashers Valley.”

So there you have it – how Cashiers got its name. Jonathan Zachary decided to name the community after his brother who was known as the Cashier. Just remember the first Cashiers post office was named by a Zachary and you’ll have it right.

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MOUNTAIN HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Cashiers Historical Society’s remaining lectures explore the magic of apple cultivation and the rich cultural heritage of Jack Tales. Both are free and open to the public.

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his summer, you might want to add Cashiers Historical Society’s lecture series to your “To Do List.”

After the interest and success of Year One, CHS has added a second year of the Mountain Heritage Lecture Series. And if you missed the first lecture featuring Dr. Will Peebles of Western Carolina University, you can mark your calendar Trevor Howard for the two remaining lectures.

On Thursday, August 15, you’ll have an opportunity to hear from Trevor Howard.

Mr. Howard is always a favorite in March at the society’s Heritage Apple Day and his topic for this program is “Apples: The Prop-

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agation of Budding Varieties and Splicing Different Varieties of Apples and Roses Together.” Mark the date now.

In September, the third and final lecture of this year will be on Thursday, September

5, and will feature Dr. John Barrow.

After spending more than 20 years in education, he joined McKee Properties. Dr. Barrow’s lecture is sure to be interesting as it will cover “Appalachian Stories: Richard Chase, The Jack Tales and the Grandfather Tales.”

Lectures will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Zachar y-Tolber t House on Hwy. 107 S. in the Dowden Dr. John Barrow Pavilion, weather permitting. In case of rain, lectures will be in Col. John’s Cabin.

All lectures begin at 11:00 A.M. and usually last about an hour-and-a-half. Admission is free and light refreshments are provided.

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ANTIBIOTICS: BACK ON TRACK

BY TIFFANY LAFONTAINE, REGIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION GENERALIST | MISSION HEALTH

The judicious use of antibiotics is the first step in ensuring your health and the well-being of the people around you.

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Tiffany LaFontaine, MHS, MT (ASCP)

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ntibiotics are powerful medicines and critical tools used to treat a number of common and serious infections.

Just as with any type of medication, proper instruction and usage is essential for effectiveness. It’s important to remember that everyone can help improve antibiotic prescribing and use, starting with understanding a few important key concepts.

First, antibiotics cure bacterial infections, but not viral infections. An antibiotic will not make you feel better if you have a virus and will not keep others from getting sick. During your health care visit, make sure to ask your healthcare professional about the best way to feel better while your body fights off the virus.

Secondly, if you are prescribed an antibiotic, take them exactly as directed. Never save antibiotics for the next time you become sick and do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. When antibiotics are overused or used incorrectly, bacteria may develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them. Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to

the public’s health. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people get infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and some resistant bacteria can be difficult to treat and can spread to other people.

Improving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, and the way we, the patients, take antibiotics, helps keep us healthy, helps fight antibiotic resistance, and ensures that these lifesaving drugs will be available for future generations. Mission Health facilities furthers these practices through their antibiotic stewardship program, a coordinated team that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials, improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrugresistant organisms.

If you have more questions, speak with your health care provider or visit cdc.gov/antibiotic-use for more information and to learn about the Center for Disease Control’s “Be Antibiotic Aware, Smart Use, Best Care” campaign. To find a local provider in your area, visit missionhealth.org/highlands-cashiers.

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THE ESSENTIAL BREATH Something as simple as breathing awareness can help to restore and maintain physical, mental, and emotional health.

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By Ashby Underwood-Garner Yoga Highlands Certified Rolf Practitioner, Yoga Therapist & Developmental Movement Teacher 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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ave you ever kept a pace in your life that only seemed to get faster, while at the same time you felt more worn down than ever?

In traditional Eastern Philosophy, a person is thought to be born with only a certain number of breaths to spend in a lifetime.

So why waste them? Whether we pant throughout a busy day with shallow breathing, or deepen each breath to experience the present moment, that is a choice.

The truth is that on a daily basis we manipulate our breath much more than we manipulate our body, holding our breath still while we move through our daily habits.

Opening up to a fuller inhale brings an influx of oxygen to the blood, and a more complete exhale removes metabolic waste from the body. Physiological benefits of active breathing can improve neurological and endocrine function. For women, there are specific breath practices that regulate delicate hormonal balance. The power of the breath is fantastic.

Developing a yoga practice is a first step in learning the nuance of how our body, breath, mind and longevity are linked.

Through specific breathing techniques (“Pranayama” in Sanskrit), we experience respiration as the space-maker and the time-slower. Our breath resets our attention to what is important. Our breath is a key to our healing. Inflammation, anxiety, depression, heart-break, grief, memoryloss, awkwardness, the list goes on of what discomfort a conscious breath practice will attend to.

Sensory awareness that increases can bring both empowerment and vulnerability. There may be personal reasons that you were shallow breathing, such as pain in the body. As you let go of the holding patterns around your breath, healing happens, as does physical, emotional and meditative ease.

Join us for our next mountaintop Yoga Retreat: “Breathwork, Yoga, and Sound Healing,” Sept 6 - 8 at Elohee Retreat Center in beautiful Sautee, Georgia. Visit YogaHighlands.com for retreat details, or call (828) 526-8880. A qualified Breathwork Coach can help you apply the right breath at the best time for your body type and personal health goals.

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HOMEMADE KETCHUP Accept no substitutes – honest-to-goodness Ketchup is easy to make and filled with good things.

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etchup is loaded with fructose; it also has high-fructose corn syrup and is high in sodium. It contains vinegar, which creates an acidic environment in the body – unfortunately, most diseases thrive in an acidic environment.

Ketchup has lycopenecontaining tomatoes, which should be great news, but the amounts of lycopene found in commercially manufactured ketchup are very small.

On the other hand, apple cider vinegar used in homemade ketchup creates an

alkaline reaction in the body, despite its sour taste, while tomato paste is very high in lycopene.

When you are in a restaurant, getting a pure tomato concentrate or a spaghetti sauce instead of ketchup may serve your health well.

And at home, try this homemade ketchup recipe.

To create pure perfection in the healthy kitchen, roast some Parsnip Fries (parsnip strips and a bit of olive oil and sea salt) at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-30 minutes or until golden brown to serve with this ketchup.

Ingredients 6 oz can No-SaltAdded Tomato Paste 1/3 cup Water 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 3 Cloves Garlic minced 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Dash of Cayenne Pepper 4 Pitted Dates Sea Salt to taste Instructions 1. Blend all ingredients well.

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

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CANCER, CURE OR PREVENT?

BY DR. SUE AERY | AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Some simple lifestyle choices can be critical in the prevention of cancer.

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ust the thought of cancer can be daunting. We’re surrounded by news of cancer or overwhelmed by our own personal confrontations with it – whether it is yourself, a family member, or what is constantly reported in the media – it is everywhere!

Cancer is a menace to our health, but most people are looking for a cure after the fact. Why not look at prevention as well in the first place? In the process of a cure, we can also be working on understanding the foundation of it and then the ways to be more proactive in prevention.

The thing we do know on a very basic level is that cancer cells live within each of us. Our ability to keep these cells contained and at a minimal quantity is truly our greatest preventive measure. Cancer cells thrive on several things which help to increase their numbers and therefore, their outcome: a diet low in real nutrition, too much sugar of any kind and a lack of oxygen to our deepest parts and tissues. The cancer cells love these environments and will proliferate if we provide this for them.

Certainly, some people are more predisposed to cancer than others and family history and genetics does play a part in

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whether cancer manifests in your lifetime or not. But think of what you can do to be healthier and an uninviting home for these menacing cells to grow and divide into something horrible or even deadly.

Let’s look at the many ways to go after prevention and let the scientists research the cures! First, flood your body with the cleanest and most nutrient dense foods that you can find – buy organic (or food that you know is grown using these methods) and non-gmo whenever you can.

Antioxidants, necessary in this prevention scheme, are found in fruits and vegetables of all kinds and a wide variety is one

key for the goal.

Drink only purified/filtered water and a lot of it every day. When you eat meat proteins, know the source (ask your server every time you’re out to eat) and choose local, grass fed, organic, free range and/ or wild caught and not grain-fed or poorly farm-raised.

Increase your immune potential with a strong strain of probiotic, vitamin D3, fermented foods and eat a variety of foods, not the same all the time.

Exercise moderately, not too strenuously and let your body recover from each workout and sleep enough hours each day, preferably six to eight. If you’re an athlete and strenuous exercise is the norm for you, you need to be following these guidelines doubly!

Be mindful of your stress levels, find happiness and laugh a lot. Meditation is a great practice for calm, healing and overall health.

Body and self care is also very important, whether you are a cancer survivor, a preventer or both. Be sure to understand your body and what it needs to prosper in the healthiest ways and be well! Prevention is the key! The cure will come someday!

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BY DONNA RHODES

BIG WHEEL KEEP ON TURNIN’ For Diane and Ray McPhail, coming home meant discovering and restoring an abandoned mill house.

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f you know Diane McPhail, you know that everything about her is extraordinary… there’s nothing run-of-the-mill.

Well, maybe one thing. She lives in a mill, a restored/converted mill house, complete with waterwheel and grinding stone. In its heyday, that mill crushed dried corn into meal, which provided many a johnnycake to our Plateau predecessors.

The mill’s power, the Cullasaja, runs right through the middle of Diane’s home, though the wheel no longer turns. Some people have water features in their yards.

She, delightedly, lives in one!

These days no corn is ground. Quite the opposite. The soothing rush of water takes Diane far away from the daily grind.

How did she and husband, Ray, come across this find nestled in 23 acres of woodland at the head of Lake Sequoia?

She explains, “When we first saw it, the mill had been abandoned some 30 years prior (oddly enough, about the time in my life I envisioned owning a mill someday).

Frequent locals and tourists autographed the house and surroundings with graffiti and carved initials. There was litter galore, from tossed bottles to dumped mattresses.

It was a mess.”

Clearly, restoration was a complex, timeconsuming project.

“It took us over two years to renovate the mill. I didn’t want to remove anything unless we absolutely had to. Dennis DeWolfe, our architect, was dedicated to historical

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preservation. He understood that I was determined to turn this structure into a one-ofa-kind forever and ever home.”

According to Diane, “The only things we eliminated were the belt off the big gears and some canvas (corn-conveyor) belts that did a double loop of all 3 stories. We left the grinding stone exactly where it was.

We ‘planted’ a tree trunk in the center of the stone, snugging it in, topped it with glass and the wooden collar that held in the corn. Voila! Kitchen table.”

They even transformed a big wooden lever/arm (that shifted the stone into place), into a table light. Below, where gears and working machinery connected to the big water wheel, there was a perfect bent wood hoop attached to the wheel, about 15 feet in diameter. All of that was hiding in a black hole with no real function except as crawl space.

Dennis asked, “Do you want that space?”

Diane said, “Absolutely!”

So he designed a beautiful stairway going to library, bath, built-in beds, and office amongst those wonderful wheels, where she wrote “The Abolitionist’s Daughter,” on sale now wherever books are sold. For information about this exciting novel, visit dianemcphailauthor.com.

While the wheel and interior stream are the most dramatic features of the McPhail home, the remainder of the house provides other unique surprises. Upstairs, in Diane and Ray’s bedroom, there is an interesting

fireplace, constructed from handcrafted brick taken from the Mississippi cabin in which her father was born.

Diane asked a potter friend to instruct her in hand-building tiles (which became beautiful panoramas) for all the bathrooms. It’s little touches like a bird landing next to a soapdish nest that make Diane’s interiors so inviting and divine.

The only build-on is Ray’s office. The wood came from Ray’s great grandfather’s barn. Doors from a turn-of-the-century French carousel complement the decor.

They trucked in an old hand-hewn barn from Indiana, disassembled it, and combined it with an 1830 two-story Virginia log house to make a guest retreat. Antique wood from a venerable Tennessee cedar pole barn provided the materials for Diane’s inspirational studio.

Every piece of timber, every tile, every beam is handcrafted and steeped in historical significance. Guests are wrapped in a swirl of “Wow” when they set foot in Diane’s door and often comment on the peace they feel there.

While the home, guesthouse, studio, grounds and garden are not open to the public, they have been featured on tours (Historical Society) and HGTV. Reference Summer 2010’s Highlands Historical Society Newsletter for more info.

With all of the McPhails’ accomplishments, the Mill House stands out as one of their best and most dear.

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Livingroom Before

Exterior Before

Kitchen Before

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AMBITIOUS RENOVATION

BY LUKE OSTEEN

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don’t suppose it’s a coincidence that on my way up to Caribou House in Cullowhee that a pair of otters galumphed across the road to splash into Lake Glenville, absolutely unaware of the car screeching to a stop five feet in front of them.

It turns out that Caribou House embodies that sense of carefree frolic.

Owner Rose Mary Achey has transformed a home built in 1982 (with all the questionable design and decorating choices that implies) into an all-season getaway, complete with a bright, sunny color palette and breathtaking views of the lake and the encircling mountains.

“I found the place abandoned and unloved, and decided to take a chance with it,” she explains. “It was so dark in the living room -- mauve carpeting, dark walls, a dark fireplace in the center -- and the kitchen was harvest gold and cramped. It was hard to see the potential. I really had to think about what was possible.”

Undaunted, Rose Mary bought the place and set about an ambitious renovation, with much of the work done by herself. That’s one of the hallmarks of Rose Mary’s life – she plunges into her projects with passion and an unshakeable conviction (for evidence, see

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last month’s Laurel for a piece on her entry into the world of beekeeping).

And fortunately for her, she had a small coterie of friends who could offer a hand at critical times and their own visions.

“Carole Shepardson brought me the smoothie on a hot summer day last year,” she says. “I asked, ‘Can you help me remove this kitchen cabinet blocking the view?’ and she said, ‘Where is your crowbar?’ Carole was also the friend who encouraged me to remove the wall between the kitchen and living room to open the space.

“Ginny Romano is a friend who is also a professional interior designer. Ginny encouraged me to rework the laundry room entry, who gave me the brilliant idea to relocate the door to the laundry and utilize that space for the expanded kitchen appliances. Ginny also introduced me to the technique known as German Smear and encouraged me to rework the fireplaces. (German smear mimics the look of irregular stones and is akin to whitewashing bricks, but instead of using diluted latex paint, homeowners coat the brick with a layer of wet mortar. The mortar adds a rough texture, thus creating a rustic and distressed appearance.”

Such is the power of Rose Mary’s indefati-

gably cheerful personality that even the carpenters hired for the project became part of her circle of friends.

“Ed Shuler and John Goodson became part of the family through this project,” she says. “They were honest, fair and there was nothing they could not do. Ed was the mastermind behind the wonderful deck overlooking the lake. I told him what I envisioned and he brought it to life.”

The result of all this hard work and blue-sky envisioning is a bright three-bedroom house (that’s counting an utterly charming queensized loft), with three baths and an updated, airy kitchen. The mauve carpeting has been replaced by light, hardwood floors throughout and there’s an airiness to the entire home.

There’s a covered deck overlooking the rolling grounds centered by a fire pit, and, always, that remarkable view of the lake and those mountains.

When you look at the finished project, you begin to understand the easy delight expressed by those scampering otters that live just down the street.

With all the work done, and everything just right, Rose Mary has put the home on the market. For information and a tour, call Sue Mills at (561) 213-2241.

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LIFE EVENTS CAN LEAD YOU TO SEE A FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BY MARY BETH BRODY | EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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ver the years, you’ll experience many personal and professional milestones. Each of these can be satisfying, but they may also bring challenges – especially financial ones. That’s why you may want to seek the guidance of a financial professional. Here are some of the key life events you may encounter, along with the help a financial advisor can provide: • New job – When you start a new job, especially if it’s your first “career-type” one, you may find that you have several questions about planning for your financial future, including your retirement. You may have questions about how much you should contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. What investments should you choose? When should you increase your contributions or adjust your investment mix?

A financial advisor can recommend an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Marriage – Newlyweds often discover they bring different financial habits to a marriage. For example, one spouse may be more of a saver, while the other is more prone to spending. And this holds true for

investment styles – one spouse might be more risk-averse, while the other is more aggressive. A financial advisor can help recommend ways for you and your spouse to find some common ground in your saving and investment strategies, enabling you to move forward toward your mutual goals.

• New child – When you have a child, you will need to consider a variety of financial issues. Will you be able to help the child someday go to college? And what might happen to your child, or children, if you were no longer around? A financial advisor can present you with some college-savings options, such as an education savings plan, as well as ways to protect your family, such as life insurance.

• Career change – You may change jobs several times, and each time you do, you’ll need to make some choices about your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Should you move it to your new employer’s plan, if transfers are allowed? Or, if permitted, should you keep the assets in your old employer’s plan? Or perhaps you should roll over the money into an IRA? A financial advisor can help you explore these options to determine which one is

most appropriate for your needs.

• Death of a spouse – Obviously, the death of a spouse is a huge emotional blow, but it does not have to be a financial one – especially if you’ve prepared by having the correct beneficiary named on retirement accounts and life insurance policies.

Your financial advisor can help ensure you have taken these steps.

• Retirement – Even after you retire, you’ll have some important investment decisions to make. For one thing, you’ll need to establish a suitable withdrawal strategy so you don’t deplete your retirement accounts too soon. Also, you still need to balance your investment mix in a way that provides at least enough growth potential to keep you ahead of inflation. Again, a financial advisor can help you in these areas.

No matter where you are on your journey through life, you will need to address important financial and investment questions, but you don’t have to go it alone – a financial professional can help you find the answers you need.

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

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WOODSBY, YOUR FAMOUS NEIGHBOR

BY ASHLEY STEWART

The legacy of Charley Woodsby is testament to a lifetime of hard work, an unshakeable business acumen, and America’s passion for fresh seafood.

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t’s hard to imagine what life would be like without the entrepreneurial ingenuity of men such as Henry Ford and Walt Disney.

The convenience and culture that we enjoy today began as nothing more than an idea and a desire to improve.

These men may have shaped the automotive and entertainment industries, another man shaped the restaurant industry.

His name was Charley Woodsby.

In Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1930’s, Charley was the middle of seven children.

Raised with a strong work ethic during the Depression, Charley got his first job at a grocery store when he was 11. At the age of 15, Charley enlisted in the Air Force for three years, and then attended Cecil Business College.

From 1952 to 1955, he attended the Restaurant Management & Culinary School in New York City, where he trained alongside classically-trained Swiss chefs and teachers.

He learned everything from meat butchering to management. After opening two restaurants in Atlanta, and learning several valuable lessons along the way, Charley met the president of the Georgia Restaurant Association, Bill Darden.

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around the world. Today, Charley and Bill built the restaurant industry is on the lessons and still benefiting from the legacy of nine restauinnovation and trailblazrants that they opened ing of Charley and Bill. together. They enviCharley retired in sioned a chain of fam1973, after which he ily seafood restaurants helped his son open a that were informal and local chain of steakinexpensive. To achieve houses in Central Florithat, they innovated da that bear his name: many aspects of resCharley’s Steak House. taurant operation, from His autobiography, “Red point-of-sale technolLobster…The Beginogy to distribution, that ning,” gives a fascinathelped make their resing first-person account taurants more efficient of the foundation of an and cost effective. In empire that shaped ca1968, they opened the sual dining as we know first Red Lobster in Lakeit today. It is a fascinatland, Florida. It was a ing read filled with picphenomenal success. tures and recipes from Landlocked diners days gone by. Charley’s could now enjoy the book, Red Lobster…The same succulent shrimp, Charley Woodsby Beginning is available fish, and calamari that on Amazon. He and his was once only available on the coast. Today, there are nearly wife have been summer residents in High700 Red Lobster locations across the US and lands for over 30 years.

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LUXURY RISES OUT OF THE FOREST A life of rarified comfort awaits the owners of Big Buck Lodge.

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ometimes someone’s misfortune can become someone else’s fortune.

Such is the case with the Big Buck Lodge. When the original owner started building this mountain mansion it was so he and his wife could escape the summer heat of Fort Lauderdale. It took almost three years to build with the finest materials, exceptional craftsmanship and the prettiest millwork I’ve ever seen.

Unfortunately, the wife passed away right after the home was completed. The cost of the land, home, and furnishings topped $8 million dollars and is now on the market for $2.9 million dollars! The current owners have

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cleared areas to expose the creek and allow for sitting areas such as picnic tables and a gazebo. There are so many choices, whether for a private family compound, a country inn, corporate retreat, or you could sell the guest house that isn’t seen from the manor home. Other sites for building are also an option if you so choose.

The drive along Buck Creek’s legendary trout stream and cascading waterfalls will take you worlds away to one of the finest estates in Highlands. Surrounded by national forest, the private, gated 35-acre manor filled with hardwoods and rushing water welcomes you with automatic street lamps

that light the paved driveway leading past a +/-2,500-square-foot three story fully furnished Guest House, capable of sleeping 10 that could be used for a caretaker, family, and guests, or a rental. Continuing up the paved driveway, one will notice a private stream that runs parallel to the road. The Main House that appears to rise up out of the forest welcomes you through the stone lighted columns. The +/-7300-square-foot Main House consists of five bedrooms, five full baths, two half-baths and five fireplaces with the finest high end finishes available!

Entering the Foyer will truly take your breath away with the warmth of rich hard-

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wood walls lit by sconces and a crystal chandelier exposing the mill work and coffered ceiling as you walk over the Brazilian hardwood flooring and numerous oriental and custom made rugs. Advancing to the massive Living Room with 20-foot ceilings and a stunning stone fireplace, outstanding long range views are visible from every window! The Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen capable of catering large gatherings, is equipped with two sub zero refrigerators, two dishwashers, two warming drawers, two sinks and double ovens that lead to a screened porch perfect for morning coffee and afternoon wine. A deck runs the length

of the house with an outside fireplace for cool evenings. The formal Dining Room with numerous unique lightning fixtures comfortably seats 10. The Master is on the main floor with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, large walk in closets, steam shower and window-lined Jacuzzi tub. The upper floor has a second Master Suite, a separate living area with fireplace, an Office and two full Baths. The lower living area welcomes you with two additional Bedroom Suites, large living area with stone fireplace, wine storage and a full second Kitchen, complete with outside deck!

Each floor is accessible by elevator and

the Basement is fully encapsulated.

This exceptional home of quality and craftsmanship is incredibly elegant with no expense spared, yet has a warm and comfortable feel throughout.

A charming separate Firewood House, heated marble bathroom floors throughout, security cameras and intercom at gate plus a motorized crystal chandelier are a few examples that showcase the attention to detail of this one-of-a-kind mountain estate.

Private luxury living and lifestyle is attainable at Big Buck Lodge. Call Pat Allen of Pat Allen Realty Group at (828) 200-9179 for your private tour and showing today.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY

BY DONNA RHODES | ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER

Don’t worry, Donna, you’re still as sharp as you ever were.

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play Question of the Day with Alexa.

I know. Nerd-a-rama.

But it lulls me into believing it’s actually helping me stave off senility.

That reminds me of a joke: You know the best part about Alzheimer’s? You make new friends every day.

Now, what were we talking about?

Oh, yeah … today’s question … Which first lady had the White House designated a national museum?

“Jacqueline Kennedy!” I shout.

“You got it,” Alexa chirps.

“Phew. Another day senility-free,” I sigh.

Alexa babbled on about Mrs. Kennedy’s introduction to the White House. She met with a mish-mash of furnishings, some elegant, some curious, some what-the-frog?

Among the latter were Harry Truman’s

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who-did-it-and-ran trappings. He had a limited budget. Let’s just say his choices were as colorful as the purchaser. They were not so much period pieces as exclamation points.

This led to Jackie and Jack setting up the White House Historical Association to publicize the heritage of the President’s dwelling. It established a Fine Arts Committee to acquire pieces of pure Americana.

That got me thinking. I could do the same at my house. A couple of years ago I inherited five storage units and two houses jam-up-jelly-tight with all kinds of antiquities going all the way back to perhaps the Babylonians, or, at least the Episcopalians.

Among the hazarai I found George Washington’s shaving cup. It had a missing chunk. A musket incident I understand.

Something to do with falling in love with

his best friend’s wife. My family is sworn to secrecy. You’ll have to wait for the Broadway musical.

I also found a miniature sarcophagus, crammed with ancient dust, Cleopatra’s remains, no doubt. Then again, it might be a busted vacuum cleaner bag stuffed into Grampa’s humidor. Add to that a Buster Brown shoebox containing a dozen Spoolies, Aunt Nanny’s silver snuff box, and an assortment of gold teeth, all museum quality.

In Mother’s hope chest (where I found anything but), there were scrolls so old the Dead Sea was just getting sick when they were written. There’s more, but you’re dying to know what Spoolies are, so run Google now.

As for moi, I’m going to go play QOTD. And, I dunno why, but I feel like today maybe I have some new friends to make.

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Au t h o r S p o t l i g h t : Ava r y D o u b l e d a y

DAUGHTER OF THE DAWN

BY LUKE OSTEEN | DOUBLEDAY PHOTO BY MARTY BOONE

Author Avary Doubleday’s new memoir paints a portrait of a nearly forgotten Hilton Head Island.

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f you’ve spent any time on the HighlandsCashiers Plateau, you’ve encountered Avary Hack Doubleday, even if you’ve never noticed it.

She’s served on boards for charitable organizations, she’s been a force in the cultural scene, and if there’s a worthy cause that needs wise counsel and energy and an indefatigable spirit, well, she’s probably somewhere in the mix. All of them bear her fingerprints.

But here’s the thing about Avary – she’s quiet, content to let others bask in the spotlight, while she turns her attention to another project. Her public face recalls something of La Giaconda, that enigmatic smile, an undeniable sense of joy radiating from those eyes. There are secrets there, and she reveals as much as she conceals.

She lifts that veil just a touch with the publication of “Daughter of the Dawn: a Child of Hilton Head Island, 1950-1956.”

If you know Hilton Head Island only as a resort destination, or a rarified retirement community or the site of second- or thirdhomes, Avary provides a portrait of an is-

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land barely removed from the 19th century.

“What were they thinking?”

That’s the question at the core of her memoir. Over half a century removed from the incidents recorded, she muses on her parents’ courage in moving with their two toddlers to this barrier Island off the coast of South Carolina. Loading their belongings onto a boat for the trip from the mainland, they took their family to a place without electricity, telephones, a doctor, or regularly scheduled ferry service. There was only one paved road and children attended a one-room school – with an outhouse.

As barefoot children, Avary and her brothers played in the creek, searched for deer and alligator eyes reflected in the dark, collected shells on deserted beaches, and watched loggerhead sea turtles and prehistoric horseshoe crabs in the surf. They were lulled to sleep by the sound of hoof beats as marsh tackies ridden along the road beside their house.

Through a child’s eyes, she describes private hunting clubs on the Island, evacuating for a hurricane, and lessons learned in

a one-room school.

As Avary recalls these days, she paints not only a child’s idyllic life but her parents stepping up to fill needs of the community, from teaching Sunday School to providing emergency medical assistance. Their stamp is on the dawning development of the Island.

There’s magic here. There are miracles here, yet they’re shadowed by the knowledge that the island that she comes to know and cherish is slated to vanish with the arrival of the outside world.

In a memoir class a number of years ago, Avary began writing her memories of the early years on the Island. Her intention was to describe for her nieces the way life had been for their father and her, so very different from the upbringing they had in the same place 30 years later. Over time, these vignettes developed into a well-researched memoir, which gives the reader a new picture of Hilton Head Island.

“Daughter of the Dawn is available at The Book Nook (The Toy Store) in Highlands, and at daughterofthedawn.com.

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Stephen and Autumn

THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE

BY LUKE OSTEEN

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The course of true love never did run smooth.”

For one Charlotte couple, Shakespeare proved prescient, although they also confirmed one of his central tenets – “I would not wish any companion in the world but you.”

When the story of the 12th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival is recounted, there’ll be a lot of standout tales. But they pale in comparison to the story that unfolded Saturday with Stephen Robinson and his beloved Autumn, two of the festival participants.

The couple live in Charlotte – Stephen’s an Aerodynamic Engineer for a NASCAR team (Chip Ganassi Racing) and Autumn’s a Speech-Language Pathologist.

You can tell from Stephen’s chosen profession that he’s had a lifelong passion for cars.

Since his family owns a home in Sapphire, it was only a matter of time until he was drawn to the Highlands Motoring Festival.

But things didn’t start smoothly at first. Stephen asked to join the 2019 festival, in particular the One Lap of the Mountains Driving Tour, only to be told that the registration had filled and there was no room left.

He persevered and asked to be placed on the Waiting List on the off chance that someone backed out (which rarely happens).

That persistence paid off, and at the last minute there was a cancellation. Stephen and Amber raced up the mountain in his Mazda RX8 and arrived in Highlands with a

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measure of excitement and determination.

Unbeknownst to Amber, Stephen had decided that the time was right to ask Amber to be his bride. He hadn’t quite figured out the proper place, though.

The day arrived for the One Lap and the couple were happily in its ranks.

And this is where we get to that part about the course of love never running smooth – One Lap of the Mountains is a 160-mile run through the backroads of Western North Carolina.

These roads are chosen for their curviness and vertical challenges and they quickly separate the performance models from everything else on the road. They’re also a test of the drivers and their passengers.

After mastering the local backroads, the couple made their way up the Cullasaja Gorge, and it was raining, a good Plateau Slosher.

Autumn and Stephen drove past Bridal Veil Falls, and though Stephen momentarily considered stopping and popping the question, it was just too sloppy to give it more than a moment’s fancy.

And it’s here that our story diverts from Mr. Shakespeare and and goes right into “Twilight Zone” territory.

As every Highlands School student can tell you, the Cherokee who made the Plateau their home had a legend about Bridal Veil Falls: If a young woman passes behind the waterfall in the spring, by the year’s first snow

she’ll be married.

So they drove past Bridal Veil and headed to Mountain Fresh Grocery to recuperate and have a bite to eat. A friend encouraged them to return to the falls, even though it was pouring buckets outside the windows of Mountain Fresh. The kind of Highlands rain that, within a few wide strides to your car, can wash your hair and soak your clothes and pool in your shoes.

Remember that part about true love never running smooth?

And it’s here that the tale borrows a page from Mr. Shakespeare’s impeccable dramatic timing, a denouement that must have had those Cherokee from long ago nodding in approval.

They arrived back at the falls, the downpour stopped, rays of sun streamed out of the clouds like an illustration in an antique King James Bible, and Stephen had the perfect place, the perfect time, to ask his deepest question to his beloved Autumn: “Will you marry me?”

She said, “Yes.” “We had no knowledge of the Cherokee legend!,” says Autumn. “We are set to say, ‘I do’ on April 4, 2020. We’d love to be part of the festival again next year as a married couple!”

So there you have it. As always, the Bard got it right. And the Cherokee clearly understand something profound about the Plateau and matters of the heart.

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VISIT THE CONSERVED POND HOLLOW

BY JULIE SCHOTT | HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST

A generous family provides a timeless gift for the entire community.

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amilies love to gather here. Mild climates, lush landscapes, diverse wildlife and stunning vistas have drawn people to the Plateau for over a century. Today, these mountains are still a playground for many, thanks to those who have made and continue to make the effort to preserve them.

The Gregory Family discovered the value of having a family estate in Highlands where generations can gather and enjoy all the natural amenities our mountains provide. So they made the decision 15 years ago to preserve their family land, Pond Hollow, with the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust using a conservation easement.

A conservation easement is a legal tool that allows a landowner to preserve their land while retaining ownership and sometimes receiving tax benefits.

Pond Hollow is bordered by Nantahala National Forest, which increases its conservation value.

Conserving land that connects with other wild places provides

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benefits such as wildlife habitat and corridors for animals to migrate. The Pond Hollow property also protects water, steep slopes, the viewshed from Yellow Mountain Fire Tower, wetlands and rare species. This special property is actively managed with an extensive network of trails, a boardwalk through the wetlands and gardens.

One misconception about using conservation easements is that those properties

are then open to the public – this is not the case. While HighlandCashiers Land Trust does have ownership of a few private properties which they allow the public to visit, such as Sunset Rock and Satulah Mountain Preserves, the majority of the properties the Land Trust conserves are privately-owned by individuals and not open for public recreation.

However, every property that is conserved offers some sort of public benefit such as protecting water quality, air quality and wildlife habitat.

On Thursday, August 29, the public will have a rare opportunity to visit the privatelyowned and conserved property, Pond Hollow, on an HCLT guided EcoTour! For details and reservations, visit hicashlt.org or call (828) 526-1111.

Visit online to learn more about the organization that has been preserving the world’s oldest mountains for generations.

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust invites you to be a part of this great legacy – become a member today.

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GIVE YOUR PET A SPAY-CATION

BY DAVID STROUD | CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

The fix is in – a $30 operation can make all the difference to the exploding local populations of unwanted dogs and cats.

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he Cashers-Highlands Humane Society has provided low-cost and free spay/neuter for thousands of animals, dramatically reducing the overpopulation of unwanted pets in Highlands and Cashiers.

As a result, we have saved countless numbers of local residents from the heartbreaking decision of surrendering their beloved pet due to financial constraints. Our program is known as “The $30 Fix,” which offers to spay/neuter any dog or cat for $30, and we never turn anyone away for lack of ability to pay.

Twice each month (or more often as needed), CHHS transports animals to be fixed to ASPCA Humane Alliance in Asheville. Humane Alliance was founded in 1994 and has 15 licensed veterinarians and 40 medical support staff, and they are leaders in providing high-quality spay/neuter procedures.

Although the program is costly to us (roughly $25,000 per year), we are commit-

ted to offering this much-needed service to local residents on behalf of their beloved canine and feline family members. The benefits of pet spay/neuter are well-documented, including: reducing euthanasia of unwanted puppies and kittens in government-run shelters; “fixed” cats and dogs

live a longer, healthier life; spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats; and neutering male canines and felines prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.

As we like to say about our spay/ neuter program…we know your pets aren’t broken, but they still need to be fixed!

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call CHHS at (828) 743-5752.

Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter located at 200 Gable Drive in Sapphire, 1 ½ 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. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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SETTING ASIDE A HOLY SPACE The Church of the Incarnation has undertaken an ambitious expansion program.

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ver the past year, the clergy and Vestry at The Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal) have been working on a master plan for the church’s facilities.

This effort arose initially as part of a search for ways to expand the capacity of the Sanctuary to accommodate more people due to increased attendance on Sunday mornings.

The project began in November 2018, when the church engaged the historic Massachusetts-based firm Cram and Ferguson.

Soon after, a committee appointed by the Vestry began work with the architects to develop a unified plan encompassing the Fifth Street entrance, the main traffic path up and into the parish hall, and the main Sanctuary/Nave.

“What began as a simple discussion to add seating space and pews to our sanctu-

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ary is becoming a spirit-filled time of discernment seeking to respond to the work of God in this place,” said The Rev. Bentley Manning. “The result is a Glorious Vision, a master plan and capital campaign to enhance our sanctuary space, to support the growing number of families coming each week,

to expand our presence into the community, and to open our doors to invite all to share with us in the Body of Christ.”

On Sunday, June 30, parishioners from Incarnation gathered in the church’s garden for a Kick-Off Celebration to formally launch capital fundraising efforts.

The campaign seeks to raise $6 million, $3 million of which was already raised during the quiet phase of the campaign.

“From the very beginning, Christians have set aside holy spaces where the presence of God can be experienced in worship and shared through the bond of Christian community,” said Manning. “Sanctuaries of worship, at their best, provide comfort and transcendence, beauty and grace, inspiration and peace – a sacred home uniting heaven and earth. Our hope is that Incarnation is such a place and will continue to be so for generations to come.”

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A LITTLE LOVE FOR THEIR BIGS

BY DANIELLE HERNANDEZ-JUAREZ | BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

The warmth of the Cashiers community extends into the lives of the young participants in Cashiers Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the children return the generosity.

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he Fifth Annual Cashiers Croquet Tournament was a great success this year!

The Cashiers BBBS community is incredibly grateful for the support and generosity of attendees and sponsors. Without you, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC in Cashiers wouldn’t be able to support and advocate for local children like we do!

While the Croquet Tournament was a success and had onlookers on the edge of their seats at times, our Littles and Bigs stole the show by interacting with guests, players and staff members at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley before, during and after the tournament.

Our Big Sisters who attended, Jan Newton and Bambi Famous Kaine, were eager to share their love for the program and their support for the growth of their Little Sisters.

Meanwhile, Little Sisters Amber and Bella demonstrated how the program has helped them explore and enhance interests and build courage. The centerpieces were designed by Bella and received many mentions from luncheon guests, with some even requesting to know who had provided such beautiful floral arrangements. Amber

Pictured (left to right): Big Sister Jan Newton, Little Sister Bella, upcoming Little Sister Hope, Big Sister Karla Magana-Almanza, Little Sister Amber, Big Sister Bambi Famous Kaine, Little Sister Kira and Program Coordinator Danielle Hernandez. spoke with lunch guests about how their contributions have helped her attend summer camp for the first time this year.

Recently, Littles and Bigs participated in the Lake Glenville clean-up on June 22. One of the common interests and teachable mo-

ments includes that of giving back to the community. Bigs (Bambi Famous Kaine, Jan Newton and Karla Magana-Almanza) collaborated to bring Little Sisters (Bella, Kira and Amber) together for a day of thankful volunteering on the lake. This team of Big Brothers Big Sisters participants worked hard to search and retrieve trash and other items from the beautiful waters of Lake Glenville, followed by afternoon fun in the sunshine!

Our Big and Little teams, and program coordinator Danielle Hernandez, would like to thank Friends of Lake Glenville for hosting the event and for their very warm gesture of providing t-shirts for Littles who participated!

We are incredibly proud of our Little Sisters for stepping outside their comfort zones and sharing with supporters of the BBBS program their love for their Bigs, participating in community volunteer events, and their overall growth in self-confidence!

If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child in our local communities, or make a donation to the program, please visit bbbswnc.org.

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FRIENDSHIP CENTER TO THE RESCUE

BY KAYE MCHANN | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CENTER

The Friendship Center is standing up for local students who were born in another country.

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s the beginning of school approaches, the Friendship Center is learning more about the young people who wish they could continue their education but cannot. These are students that graduated high school with good grades, behavior and a record of being active in school activities. The kind of student we want our own children to be! But they are hindered by simply being born in the wrong country.

DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is an immigration policy that allows some individuals with unlawful presence in the United States after being brought to the country as children to receive a two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit in the U.S. To be eligible the recipients cannot have felonies or serious misdemeanors on their records.

Sounds great right? They can stay in the country where they have grown up as children and work. Well it cost them nearly $500 every two years to get that minimum wage job and the real kicker is if they want to further their education, they pay out of state tuition. Yes, even though they went through the Macon or Jackson County Schools as successful students and have been accepted to college and received scholarships they pay out of state tuition.

There are two young students that come to mind immediately. One graduated top of the senior class, is accepted to a prestigious NC college with a scholarship but will not be attending this school due to the high cost of out of state tuition. The second student has worked hard and put themselves through the local community college and is now ready to pursue a

bachelor degree but can’t earn enough money to pay the out of state tuition and their living expenses.

Approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from HS each year, 45 percent are in school and 72 percent are pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.

DACA expired March 2018 but has been put on hold by several courts. These young people are currently living in limbo.

There are so many eager young students that want to be educated, be productive citizens and contribute to our communities and American Society in general but are unable simply because they were born in the wrong country. The Friendship Center is currently assisting DACA students and taking action to learn more about how to assist these students. We will report more as we make progress.

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Nastya and Polina

BELARUS VISITORS SEIZE THE DAY

BY SUE BLAIR | CARPE DIEM FARMS

The undeniable pull of Carpe Diem Farms and its remarkable horses extends far beyond the Plateau.

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eople come to Carpe Diem Farms for a variety of reasons. Generally it’s because they have read about us here in The Laurel or someone brings them because of their own experience here.

That’s how it was for these two young women, sisters from Belarus, visiting CDF volunteer Lindsay Trumpler and her mother Susan from Raleigh, the girls’ host. I share their story, in their own words.

“Hello Sue, This is Nastya, my sister Polina and I want to thank you very much for letting us spend time with the horses at your farm.

“I came to the United States as chaperone with a group of 39 kids from Belarus.

Myself and three other chaperones traveled over 30 hours to bring the kids to the

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United States. We will stay with our host families in the United States for six weeks.

“Overflowing Hands (overflowinghands. org) organizes these trips each year in conjunction with ABRO (American Belarussian Outreach Organization). More than 40 0 Belarussian children have been hosted by American families during our six-week summer programs, providing relief from radiation contamination from the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. While their immune system and body organs heal, their hope and faith grow each summer they visit.

My sister is one of the kids. Polina loves animals in general, but horses take a special place in her heart. She has watched a lot of documentaries and read books

about them. She always had a dream to ride a horse, but never had a chance to do that. We were so lucky to get a chance to visit Carpe Diem. This visit touched us so deeply. The spirit of this place left us all smiles. You were very lovely and welcoming. Barb is so friendly and helpful.

The horses are beautiful, well looked after, very well-behaved. The place where the farm is located is amazing. We got a chance to meet all the horses, to pet the them, brush them, to get to know their history and got a chance to ride. We had such an amazing experience. And the dream of my sister came true.”

Carpe Diem Farms, is a 501(c)(3) experiential educational foundation, “Exploring the Human Potential Through Equines.”

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Bob and Trisha Kieltyka

JOURNEY COME FULL CIRCLE

BY BOB KIELTYKA

Bob Kieltyka reflects on 15 quicksilver years as Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

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ifteen years! It’s nearly incomprehensible to think this much time has passed since I began my affiliation with the Chamber of Commerce.

My wife Trisha and I had purchased The Christmas Tree upon relocating from the Atlanta area with plans to devote our time operating a small business, immerse ourselves into community activities as fulltime residents and hopefully find more free time than we had available in our previous working lives. Okay, so two out of three isn’t bad – we are still searching for the ever elusive spare time.

Soon after joining the Highlands business community, I was invited to become a member of the Rotary Club of Highlands. I have an ever-growing appreciation for the honor that was bestowed upon me to become a member of this most civic-minded group of dedicated citizens who are truly devoted to “service above self.” I am proud to be counted as a member of this wonderful organization and hope to continue to be among them for many years.

Shortly afterward, my relationship with the Chamber evolved from that of a Chamber member to becoming a mem-

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ber of the Board of Directors. It was a fateful day in 20 05 when then-board member and Owner of Mirror Lake Antiques Stan Cochran asked me to consider running for a seat on the board.

Next thing I knew I was seated before Chairman of the Board Jim Mullen and seven other directors who patiently mentored me through the next two years. My first committee assignment, which I thoroughly enjoyed, was to serve as the chamber’s public affairs representative. I sometimes wonder just how many town and county meetings I have attended over the years. These meetings are both valuable and occasionally eye-opening experiences. I wish more citizens would make the effort to attend these public forums to learn and be heard.

In 2006 the Executive Director position became available and much to my surprise I was chosen from among several fine candidates to fill the position. Since then I have been privileged to work under the guidance and direction of 14 chairpersons and Boards of Directors who along with the support of a dedicated staff and many volunteers were all focused on the mission of

making a contribution to the community and helping Highlands businesses succeed and grow. Each successive board has brought positive change to the community and it’s been most rewarding for me to be part of the Chamber’s success.

Unquestionably the greatest reward for me personally has been working alongside a fine Chamber staff, dedicated volunteers, interacting with community leaders, business owners, their employees and the public on so many levels that touch the lives of every member of the community as well as the many visitors who find their way to Highlands. While events that were initiated by the Chamber, such as the Highlands Motoring Festival and the Highlands Food & Wine Weekend, stand out most notably, there are many other less visible achievements too numerous to list here.

So I have come full circle as I conclude my time with the Chamber and return to the full time life of a retailer at The Christmas Tree where I welcome the opportunity to once again work alongside my wife, Trisha, as we pursue our life together and continue our search for more time to relax and enjoy life.

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OUR MOUNTAIN WAY OF LIFE

BY LUKE OSTEEN

NCMountainLife.com’s success is built upon a savvy understanding of the internet and a deep photographic portfolio of the glories of life in Western North Carolina.

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n 2004, Dorothy Swearingen had a pair of revelations – that the future of real estate relies upon a compelling presence on the internet, and success in local real estate is predicated upon conveying what makes life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau so wonderful.

Armed with these twin convictions, Dorothy founded NCMountainLife.com.

“The first concern was to create a website that focused on what was great about the area...Our Mountain Way of Life,” she says. “Even the website developers thought I was not focused enough on real estate. I also wanted to share our mountain lifestyle.

“The website needed to be easy to browse, and informative about our area.

I got my camera out and started focusing on the beauty of the mountain. I created the photography on the website hoping to catch the feel of what people wanted to learn.

“The next focus of NCMountainLife.com was on creating a great mobile website.

My developers were able to do this and

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NCMountainLife.com was named as one of the top websites organized around our mobile phones by Realtor.com. For being a small company in the mountains, it gave me great pride to see that you did not need to be a ‘Mega’ company to be recognized for excellence.”

NCMountainLife.com is internet based and was the first company in the area to advertise on Zillow and Trulia. NCMountainLife. com remains committed to both Sellers and

Buyers. Dorothy is confident her unique approach gives her company an edge.

“We focus on serving our clients and customers. We are still internet-based.

People do not need to come to an office to service their needs – we go to them!

“We try to make it easy for Buyers by picking you up where you are, not requiring you to come to us. We focus on Sellers by going to their homes. We know that buyers and sellers both cruise the internet to find what is happening in the world of real estate. Sellers want to sell and Buyers dream of owning a mountain home.” Our job is to match the two.

“Many folks have no idea when looking at the internet what the area is like. Our job is to get them familiar with the mountains and then let them decide which community works best for them. NCMountainLife. com wants you to ‘Own your piece of Mother Nature’s paradise.’”

To learn more about NCMountainLife. com and its unique place among the local real estate community, well, visit the website.

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LEADERSHIP CASHIERS

BY STEPHANIE EDWARDS | CASHIERS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Leadership Cashiers trains local citizens to help shape a bright future for the entire community.

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eadership Cashiers recently launched its inaugural program as a new community engagement initiative of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce. The class 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 studying issues affecting the area and by building strong working relationships for enlightened, dynamic leadership. Class members are current community stakeholders with demonstrated elements of civic involvement and commitment in the Cashiers Area.

Participants include David Billingsley of United Community Bank, Margaret Carton of Friends of Panthertown, Hai-yang Chen of Western Carolina University, Brent Eason of Zoller Hardware, Brad Herman of High Hampton Resort, Brent Metcalf of Christ

Church of the Valley, Cheryl Moss and 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 of Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors.

“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 Irv Welling of Program Sponsor Vision Cashiers (formerly The Village Conservancy).

Session Sponsors providing financial support for the Leadership Cashiers 2019 class include Coward, Hicks & Siler, Entegra Bank, Harris Custom Homes, High Hamp-

ton Resort, Eric Moody CPA, United Community Bank, Western Carolina University, Zoller Hardware and scholarship funding provided by Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley. Angela Owen of Truventure Enterprises serves as Program Director. She is also executive director of Vision Transylvania, a similar program in Brevard.

Participants attend monthly sessions February through September on Economic Development, Government, Planning & Infrastructure, Education, and Health & Human Services. Personal leadership skills also will be developed through academic and team-building exercises. A PrincipleBased Decision Making process has been introduced and a development case study will be reviewed from various constituent perspectives.

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

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Richard and Patsy Wilson

CONGRATULATIONS!

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ongratulations to Patsy Wilson, the winner of The Laurel’s July Find the Butterfly contest. Patsy was the first to spot the famed Swallowtail on the pages of the July Laurel, log on to thelaurelmagazine.com, click the butterfly and send us the correct page number of the butterfly’s location.

Look through this issue for your chance at a $50 gift certificate to Fresser’s Eatery in Highlands. That butterfly’s somewhere in these pages, just waiting for you!

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Rick Creel

Beverly Berkstresser

Tonya Hensley

Keven Hawkins

LANDMARK’S NEW TEAM Landmark Realty Group expands with the addition of four more professionals and an exciting concierge team.

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andmark ReDan Doughty, Beverly Berkstresser, Doug Treadwell alty Group, a local boutique luxury real estate firm, has added a quartet of new brokers to its stable of real estate professionals.

The brokers, who will represent buyers and sellers across the Plateau, are comprised of both new and familiar faces in the community. Their arrival coincides with the launch of Landmark’s first in-house real estate team, MounKeven Hawkins earned his undergradutain Life Properties of LandmarkRG. ate degree in Architecture from Clemson Beverly Berkstresser moved to Western University. He went on to study in PhiladelNorth Carolina four years ago from Pennsylphia where he earned a graduate degree vania when her husband accepted a position with Mission Health. Prior to securing from Drexel University and his Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. her real estate license, she worked in the Keven has been a registered Architect in medical field for 18 years.

Beverly obtained her Real Estate license North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He’s three years ago, and has accepted a position within the newly-formed Mountain Life been recognized by House Beautiful Magazine as one of “America’s Top Young DeProperties of Landmark Realty Group. signers.”

After decades of working and Rick Creel has been living and working in the Highlands/Cashiers area since 1974. He studying in Philadelphia, New York City, Palm Beach, and Providence, Rhode Ishas been very active in this community in land, Keven returned to his home in the setting up educational programs for area schools and serving as Co-chair for the mountains of North Carolina in 2009.

Tonya Hensley began her real estate areas Make-A-Wish Foundation. Rick also served in the local construction industry for career in Florida where she sold homes over 27 years, working his own crew, before for her family’s development and construction business. In 1995, she and her getting his Brokers License.

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husband moved their family to the Cashiers area.

She obtained her North Carolina real estate broker’s license in 2010.

Tonya has been active in her community as PTO president, softball coach, Rotarian, and Summit and Highlands School volunteer. She and her husband of 25 years, Ron, also a real estate broker, work together in the field.

Tonya has also worked as an executive in the nonprofit sector, and as a local educator.

As these professionals joined the Landmark staff, the firm was launching Mountain Life Properties of LandmarkRG. This new effort is the brainchild of Doug Treadwell, a visionary real estate veteran, who joined Landmark Realty Group earlier this year.

“The cutting edge companies around the country encourage the team approach to working with both buyers and sellers. By forming a team of dynamic and professional partners, the sum of the parts is stronger than the individuals,” says Doug.

Mountain Life Properties of LandmarkRG will have a devoted group of experienced brokers, working side-by-side, in a multifaceted approach to deliver a more consistent and comprehensive client experience.

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REAL ESTATE AGENT SUE MILLS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Local real estate specialist Sue Mills sizes up the 2019 season of this most vital part of the Plateau’s economic health.

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ince the real estate market is critical to the health of the entire Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, we asked Sue Mills, Keller Williams’ Resort and Second Home Specialist, to evaluate the 2019 season.

She led the interview with the news that more and more people are considering living here full-time, rather than simply being seasonal residents or even weekenders.

“Many folks are transitioning toward retirement full-time in the area” she says.

“They realize that there’s less stress and more fun, living in the Mountains!”

While estate manors will always sell and resell on the Plateau, Sue says that in the last few years there’s been an upswing in the other portion of the market.

“For the most part, buyers are looking for low maintenance, updated turn-key product. And with new construction being expensive, there’s a need to be more creative updating older homes. There’s a hungry market for that sort of home.”

As you’d expect, Sue stresses the advantage of using a licensed broker for both ends of real estate equation.

“A licensed agent brings together all the aspects of buying or selling especially with buyers not familiar with our area,” she says.

“And with both Cashiers and Highlands, a good broker knows her community intimately, which benefits both the buyer and the seller. You develop a personal connection with both parties that I don’t think you can achieve in areas with a massive population. After all, you run into them over and over in your Sue Mills life here on the Plateau, so you have to be on good terms with everyone!”

That wise counsel has been honed over Sue’s lifetime.

“My professional journey that lands me with Keller Williams has been rich with many experiences,” she says. “My background includes a career in public educa-

tion at all levels, including community college and teacher training. I’ve had the privilege to travel all over the world, yet my favorite spots to visit include Atlanta and Louisville where my sons with wives and grandchildren live.

“My wonderful husband and I arrived in Cashiers from Boca Raton, Florida, first as second homeowners and transitioning to full time in the Mountains. I have now been a real estate agent with Keller Williams for almost four years and been privileged to represent many clients; they become my new friends!”

For information about the local real estate market or to see the opportunities offered by Sue and the Keller Williams office, call her at (561) 213-2241 or email suemills@kw.com.

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The spring, summer and fall months present an ever-changing canvas of the mountains and the wildflowers are a sight to be seen. Moonshine cabin is a lovely 3BR/3.5BA log home nestles perfectly in a cove by the creek and looks out over the valley towards ranges of beautiful mountains. It features much charm and many luxuries, from the gourmet kitchen, to the sleeping porch overlooking a mountain stream. The great room, features old barn wood, hewn wood beams and poplar bark. There are also several outbuildings including a barn, equipment storage building and camping platforms overlooking the most peaceful views. Another cabin located on the property is also available for purchase separately. This property is truly breathtaking!

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

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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

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BALD ROCK

$1,5 0 0,0 0 0

A handsome Equestrian estate with 3BR/3.5BA mountain rustic home on 6.55 acres overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3-Stall custom, top-of-the-line barn with pastures and arena make this an equestrian lover’s paradise. MLS# 90104

ARROWHE AD

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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 your own private fishing and swimming, nearly level topography, and a fun setting the whole family can enjoy. Conveniently located just three minutes from the center of Cashiers! MLS# 89342

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

$1, 375,0 0 0

This beautiful 4BR/4.5BBA home enjoys fantastic views of the 7th and 8th fairways as well as the lake on #7 and a view of Little Terrapin Mountain. It offers everything requested in a low maintenance mountain home. A beautiful bright vaulted living room with a large window wall and floor to ceiling stone fireplace opens up to the covered deck overlooking the views. The charming dining room just off the kitchen is surrounded by windows. Located an easy distance from the main entrance and the clubhouse. Furnishings negotiable. MLS# 91013

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

$ 6 9 9,0 0 0

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

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C E DA R H I L L

$ 8 9 9,0 0 0

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

$ 8 49,0 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

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C H AT T O O G A C LU B

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This elegant cottage offers laid back elegance and a luxurious yet relaxed ambiance.

The classic floor plan is designed for entertaining, with open living and dining floor plan, plenty of natural light and spacious outdoor living on the porch and the large gentle yard surrounding the home. The master suite on the main level offers his and hers bathrooms and bright natural light from large windows. Guests will be quite comfortable in the three well-appointed bedrooms and baths upstairs. A large family room on the lower level, with yet another cozy stone fireplace opens out to a pretty patio area and adjoining landscaped garden and yard. MLS# 90646

LOT S & LAN D

Mountaintop Golf Club

Mountaintop Golf Club

Mountaintop Golf Club

MLS# 88606 / $1,500,000

MLS# 89580 / $675,000

MLS# 89860 / $699,000

Wade Hampton Golf Club

Wade Hampton Golf Club

Mountaintop Golf Club

MLS# 90108 / $500,000

MLS# 90630 / $475,000

MLS# 90107 / $475,000 MLS# 90106 / $395,000

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LU X U RY E S TAT E

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Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley, you’ll find this unusual opportunity to own considerable acreage (46.22 acres) with a main home and guest home perfectly sited to enjoy privacy, quiet, ponds, waterfalls, streams and mountain views! Both homes have quality finishes that will not disappoint, and the location allows for convenient access to all areas of our plateau. MLS# 90179

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

$2, 375,0 0 0

A wall of windows invites you to enjoy panoramic mountain views the moment you step through the door of this magnificent sanctuary. The contemporary style 4BR/4.5BA home is full of light and boasts a spacious gourmet kitchen, family room, office/den, two laundry rooms, wine cellar, elevator, and amazing, 3 season porch that can be enclosed or open and screened, complete with stone fireplace. Sitting on 5+ acres, this home is perfectly sited for taking in the eastern views of the Nantahala Forest. MLS# 90787

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S H E E P L AU R E L

$ 8 4 5,0 0 0

Charming cape cod style home boasting high elevation, trout pond frontage and year round mountain views to be enjoyed from spacious decks and screened porch. Family-sized living room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings, library with fireplace. MLS# 86728

Life on one level is easy and comprised of a 3BR/3BA, large eatin kitchen complete with lots of windows, granite counters, newer appliances and huge island. Adjacent laundry, pantry and additional storage. 2 beautifully updated masters each with en suite baths, additional guest suite on the main level. MLS# 90894

PINE FOREST

FA B U L O U S V I E W S

$ 6 9 9,0 0 0

$ 610,0 0 0

This fabulous Appalachian-style log home comes fully and handsomely furnished! Open plan main level with soaring ceilings, wood flooring, stone fireplace, beautiful kitchen with stainless appliances and dining room. Main level deck spans the entire length of the home to enjoy the outstanding mountain views. MLS# 90855

Outstanding views available year round from this well-built mountain home. Open floor plan living, dining and kitchen keep everyone having fun at the party. Large master suite provides plenty of clothing storage, gas fireplace and the fabulous view. MLS# 89049

H O L LY F O R E S T

S I LV E R S L I P FA L L S

$ 5 49,0 0 0

Light and bright, cozy and comfortable with a blow out view of Chimney Top Mountain! Ready for moving in. Low to no maintenance grounds with gorgeous flowerbeds. Master Suite and guest BR/BA on main level. Lower level family room/BR/BA makes for guest privacy. MLS# 91226

$ 4 8 5,0 0 0

A wonderfully cozy retreat with Chattooga River frontage! Pretty wood interiors and flooring in this 3BR/3BA home with open floor plan and wide, open (and covered) decks that wrap around the home for enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy sights and sounds of the water! MLS# 91101

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This well-built home is newer construction, and just perfect for year round or vacation living. Lots of storage for all your treasures, and plenty of room to spread out and relax. Open floor plan and split bedrooms for master privacy, all one level! Very pretty mountain view, too! MLS# 89967

Amazing, long-range panoramic mountain views are available from this very well-maintained home in Bee Tree Ridge. Comfortable and charming, the home boasts 7 acres, end-of-cul-de-sac privacy and terrific outdoor spaces. MLS# 90386

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This great value 4BR/3BA family home on the Horsepasture River boasts great mountain views and private location that’s convenient to town and Cedar Creek Club. Sited on over 3 acres, with plenty of usable space for gardening, pets, and kids. MLS# 90854

In-town, English-inspired Cottage boasts gorgeous gardens, exceptional views of Big Sheepcliff, and charming, all on one level living. Open plan kitchen/living room with fireplace and wet bar. Dining room/den features a wall of windows. Great for entertaining. MLS# 90572

L ANCE WOOD

H O L LY F O R E S T

$ 3 9 5,0 0 0 0

Vintage 1950s cottage with spacious living room with high ceiling, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and walk-in butler pantry. The main house has 2 bedrooms; one full bath, one half bath. Detached garage boasts a living quarters on the second floor; full bath and kitchenette.

Seasonal views of Sheep Cliff and Lance’s Lake. MLS# 87793

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Well-built & beautifully maintained 2BR/2.5BA cottage enjoys end of cul-de-sac privacy on almost an acre! Wrap around deck leads to a peaceful screened porch across the back of the home. Vaulted wood ceilings, many windows, and upstairs loft. MLS# 91018

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TRILLIUM MLS# 91309 / $349,000 Delightful, very well-maintained 3BR/2BA log construction home with split floor plan & nice office/family room addition to main house. Estimated 1,800 sq.ft. Rich wood interiors & flooring add to the mountain feel of this home.

Location is very private, with three porches for views all around. Long range winter mountain views, with additional privacy lot available adjacent to the property. Quiet, yet convenient to Cashiers and Highlands. Rare Trillium home with NO CLUB MEMEBERSHIP REQUIRED.

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HIGH HAMP TON

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HIGH HAMPTON BEAUTY

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This charming 3BR/3BA cottage has an amazing open floor plan featuring lots of natural light throughout the house, especially in the great room with high ceiling and floor to ceiling stone fireplace.

Adjoining kitchen and dining make a great triangle for entertaining.

Master is on main level; two bedrooms and baths are downstairs and share a small second living room with fireplace. MLS# 90834

4BR/5BA – On the “original” side of HIGH HAMPTON, this stunning home has high elevation & magnificent views of Big & Little Sheepcliff mountains. Easy driveway, gentle yard, 2-car carport with cart storage.

Master and guest bedroom on main level. Fantastic floor plan offers well located laundry, mudroom and pantry. Well-appointed kitchen is just steps from the wonderful Carolina Room. MLS# 91255

GLENVILLE

T R E A S U R E W O O D R OA D

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This cozy, charming rustic-modern cabin is constructed from antique logs and is perched on a hill overlooking the heirloom apple orchard, grassy field, wildflower meadows, pond and layered mountain views.

Two bedroom main house has small kitchen, beautiful stone fireplace, open deck and screened porch. 1-bedroom guest house and fantastic barn building also on the property. MLS# 91231

A long gentle drive sweeps past private pond, fenced pasture and barn on high elevation 13 acre family estate. The 4BR/3.5BA home has tall ceilings and gorgeous views of distant mountains. The kitchen is open to great room, deck, and mud-room. Property is unrestricted, and a gardener’s dream! MLS# 91151

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This superb Lake Glenville estate is by far the finest property available on Lake Glenville, and is for the discriminating buyer who is seeking an active yet peaceful lakefront lifestyle, privacy, and exquisite home construction and detailing. Main house built in 2011; 5 luxurious bedroom-bath suites, two half baths. Bright chef’s kitchen has stainless appliances and grand work spaces. The kitchen windows view beautiful sunsets, the long sloping lawn and activity on the private dock. The outbuildings were built in 2015 and match the style and fine detailing of the main house. Offered furnished including golf cart and pontoon boat. MLS# 90453

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 78.59 acre 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. 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. MLS# 84546

BETH TOWNSEND, CLHMS™ / GUILD™

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WA D E H A M P T O N

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S A P P H I R E VA L L E Y

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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

Stunning 63 acre property, bisected by Little Hogback Creek, is aptly named The Sanctuary. Enjoy beautiful mountain views while listening to the sound of rushing waters from the numerous small waterfalls. A picturesque cabin with kitchen and bath overlooks the creek, adjacent open-air bunk shelters and large decks. Picnic pavilions, platforms and a large woodshed are also on the property. MLS# 91238

SPRING FOREST

ARROWHE AD

$1,19 5,0 0 0

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

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Luxurious 3BR/3.5BA cottage is situated in the tranquil community of Arrowhead. On the main floor is a beautiful great room with vaulted ceiling, magnificent stone fireplace and handsome pine floors. Adjacent to the great room is a dining room and door going onto the spacious, screened porch. The kitchen contains stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Level grounds with native plantings. MLS# 91109

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HIGHLANDS CC

$79 5,0 0 0

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

G A N A S I TA

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Charming, secluded, open plan 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with level garden area and excellent views in convenient location near Cashiers crossroads. MLS# 91191

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MOUNT LORI

$ 375,0 0 0

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

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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RIVER RUN

$ 275,0 0 0

Beautiful and well-maintained 2BR/2BA home in Sapphire Valley includes adjacent lot. Additional sleeping loft and kitchenette.

Gorgeous year-round golf and mountain views. Home offered furnished.

Amenities available. MLS# 91127

$2 6 9,0 0 0

This charming, like-new 2BR/2BA condominium has pine flooring, new bathrooms, new washer/dryer area, new HVAC and new light fixtures.

The remodeled kitchen features stainless steel appliances and updated cabinets with granite countertops. MLS# 90773

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

$ 49 5,0 0 0

Extraordinary lake view home with one of the best year round views of Lake Glenville. Perched on a manageable, low maintenance, mostly wooded lot, this 3BR/3BA, large bonus room home is perfect for a mountain vacation get away or for full time mountain living. Newly furnished with a designer’s touch (furnishings are negotiable).

MLS# 89821

L E AW O O D

$ 9 9 5,0 0 0

This majestic mountain home is built to impress with a rare sunset facing view over Lake Glenville. Unique property maximizes views and privacy, with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Two outdoor living porches, one with fireplace for those cool nights. The master bedroom on the main level has outdoor screened porch. The open floor plan on the living level makes this home feel spacious yet cozy. MLS# 91234

BIG LAKE VIEWS

$18 9,0 0 0

THE VIEW! Second to none in and around the Cashiers area. This is a postcard view that is year round! This quiet and gated community is 1215 minutes to downtown Cashiers. The 1.58 acre lot begs for a dream mountain home to be built on what seems like the top of the world.

MLS# 90462

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN

$ 3 49,0 0 0

Great long range view of Lake Glenville. A 2 bed 2 bath with additional living space in the garage. This is a dream fixer upper and priced to sell as is. 1.86 acres with mostly all view control. A tennis court and ample parking on paved access. Perfect for full time living, vacation home or flipping! MLS# 90681

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B R I G H T M O U N TA I N

$79,5 0 0

Beautiful 0.76 acre lot on top of Bright Mountain overlooking a picturesque mountain view. A partially cleared and manicured lot with just enough woods to preserve your privacy. This is a perfect location to build your dream mountain home. Access to two shared wells.

MLS# 90314

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YOUR HOME ONLY GETS ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION, AND YOU NEED A BROKERAGE AGENCY THAT CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS. WRITTEN BY KRISTIN BOWEN

Scanning through one of those ubiquitous, glossy real estate guides can cause dizzying effects when all you see is agency after agency jockeying for your attention with hundreds, possibly thousands, of residential properties for sale. For you the homebuyer, the challenge is to find the ideal home among so many choices that fit your lifestyle. For you the seller, you want to make your home stand out in the sea of competition and of course get top SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

dollar for the eventual sale. What was once the path to sell a home—listing with an agent, putting up a “For Sale” sign, getting on the MLS, and listing your home in a real estate guide—is no longer the optimal strategy. In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes two things to sell your home: 1) finding an agency that has a proven track record and is a trustworthy expert in the field and 2) finding an agency that uses advanced marketing practices to attract

buyers across the country to your listing, giving you the best opportunity to sell your home.

WELCOME TO T HE AG E OF D I G I TA L MA R K E T I N G On the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau here in Western North Carolina, there is one real estate agency that stands apart from its competition, a name recognized nationally and internationally since 2008, Silver Creek Real Estate

Group. Winning awards and topping the performance charts in home sales in this predominantly second home market, Silver Creek believes in “building relationships and delivering dreams.”

Part of the prestigious Luxury Portfolio International and respected member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of The World, Silver Creek, with its staff of ten brokers and a highly skilled marketing team, has a solid reputation that checks all of the important boxes: name brand recognition, integrity, broad network, track record, level of service, quick response time, and powerfully effective marketing tools.

Silver Creek recently won the coveted award for Best Real Estate Website in the Country

by International Property Awards. This is no small feat considering there are over 86,000 agencies in the U.S. according to a 2012 census. Their website is not only enticingly beautiful but smart, too. Adding 3D, or three dimensional, digital home tours to their site, it is now an influential marketing tool that goes far beyond other brokerage agency sites in this area.

3D virtual reality offers a high-performance and convenient online platform for buyers and sellers to view the inside of a home and digital floor plans, empowering them to navigate homes from the comfort of their own living room or while traveling, make immediate inquiries, and quickly share content with

friends, family, and designers.

In addition, with the growth of shopping for homes via smartphones, websites like Silver Creek’s must be mobile-friendly. “Our website, which now showcases our listings using aerial drone footage, high-quality photography, and interior video has significantly ramped up our online presence by 17.25% in six months,” says Zena Lynch, Silver Creek’s Marketing Director. Further marketing with their own lifestyle magazine NC Living, printed collateral, newsletters, and targeted print advertising in local,

channels. “We know people don’t just buy property, they buy lifestyles. Silver Creek creates an emotionally savvy digital landscape to peak buyer curiosity using three mediums of striking visual promotion–world-class photography to spark interest, vibrant video to capture the mood and feel of the property, and 3D virtual home tours to fully engage the buyer.”

S TAG G ER I N G S TAT I S T I C S > The National Association of Realtors claims 42% of recent buyers looked online at properties for sale as their first step in the home buying process.

Silver Creek believes in their motto, “building relationships and delivering dreams.” regional, and national magazines such as The Laurel, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Architectural Digest, and Vanity Fair, Silver Creek corners the buying market.

“I do believe that name recognition of a broker organization is extremely important,” says happy Silver Creek client Jim Philip. “Repeatedly we see the name Silver Creek Real Estate Group on all kinds of platforms … social media, digital, print.” Lynch concurs by saying that no other local brokerage has their level of name recognition and overwhelming presence on all digital, social, and print

> Statistics show 3D virtual walk-throughs produce 95% more phone inquiries and 49% more qualified leads.

> Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in print. > Homes with aerial footage sold 68 percent faster than homes with standard images.

According to Lynch, “Decorators love being able to use our digital floor plans to map out furniture, and clients who are unable to travel to the Plateau frequently can view a home instantly using our 3D 'walk-throughs.' After seeing a property in person, clients also find it extremely helpful to later look at our SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

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videos to refresh their memories.”

Tracking buyer research closely, Lynch cites recent statistics, “With the average user spending 88% more time on a website with video and knowing that listings with high-quality video receive 4 times more inquiries, we can not afford to miss exposing our clients’ homes to buyers from around the world.” Speaking of around the world, their membership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World connects their clients’ properties with real estate professionals in 70 countries across 6 continents. “You never know who might be looking to relocate to the SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

area or buy a second home,” says Lynch.

HAP PY CLI EN T S A visit to Silver Creek’s client testimonials page on NCliving.com exhibits rave reviews about their unparalleled service, amazing brokers, speedy turnaround time, high-tech marketing capabilities, and the ability to get the job done expeditiously. Because of Silver Creek’s adept team of photographers using HDR photography, enrichments to the property’s images can easily be made, like adding fires to fireplaces and enhancing the views out the window.

Their talents along with the brokers exceed expectations and are key to getting the home listed and sold quickly.

“Experience had told me that only a firm truly committed to the total process, each piece, would be the correct partner to sell our higher priced home,” says Silver Creek client Andrew Angle.

“Silver Creek’s marketing package is by far the ‘best in class’ on the plateau” … as well as “their attention to detail on all other aspects of the process. We made the correct choice in hiring them.”

Why wouldn’t you call Silver Creek Real Estate Group to sell your home or buy your next one? •

WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB offered at $3,750,000

CASHIERS

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 offered at $3,400,000

CASHIERS

Featured in Garden & Gun and Southern Accents magazines, Woodland Cottage was decorated by acclaimed designer Kathleen Rivers. The home was assembled from reclaimed nineteenth-century log buildings from Tennessee and Kentucky and sited on nearly an acre overlooking Chimney Top and Rock 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. MLS# 89972.

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB offered at $3,250,000

CASHIERS

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.

A wonderful covered living porch overlooks Lake Chattooga, and three wood-burning fireplaces add to the welcoming feel. MLS# 90238.

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BIG SHEEPCLIFF offered at $3,000,000

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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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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB offered at $2,595,000

CASHIERS

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. MLS# 90349.

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THE LAKE CLUB offered at $2,175,000

LAKE GLENVILLE

Situated in the gated Lake Club, this stately manor has huge views looking south over Lake Glenville to the mountains beyond. This architectural masterpiece features a large chef's kitchen with a breakfast bar perfect for relaxed entertaining. The sophisticated living areas flow onto an expansive deck and a roomy covered porch with a wood-burning fireplace. Antique oak floors, custom built-ins, and ship-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. MLS# 89659.

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SUMMER HILL offered at $2,149,000

LAKE GLENVILLE

This custom-built home with 180 degree panoramic views of Lake Glenville and the mountain ranges beyond. Spacious master suite on main, with screened sleeping porch. The home features four fireplaces-two inside and two out, plentiful covered screened deck space and a large open deck below to take in the incredible views in every direction. Upstairs, you’ll enjoy views from almost every room-even from 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 theater. MLS# 90908.

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THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB $1,995,000 Situated on a beautiful setting backing up to Lake Chattooga with a view of Terrapin Mountain, this unique home was designed by Charlotte architect Meyer Greeson Paullin. Clad in poplar bark and trimmed in red cedar, the casual exterior blends into the woodlands around the site. The main room opens onto a boxwood-edged lawn that runs alongside the picturesque drive. The living room, kitchen, and master suite have exposures on both sides of the house, creating a light and airy environment. The living space features painted flat panel and molded paneling, and a coffered ceiling. The owner, an award-winning interior designer, filled the home with fine finishes and beautiful fixtures. MLS# 90704.

CEDAR HILL $1,799,000 Situated at 4,000 feet in the prestigious Cedar Hill community, this mountaintop getaway is based on a design by renowned local designer Travis Mileti. Featuring old-school appointments throughout, including a sliding barn door to the butler's pantry, shiplap wall coverings throughout and rustic, wooden window shutters, this home is the perfect meeting of comfortable, mountain-inspired design with modern, state-of-the-art creature comforts and fixtures. MLS# 91152.

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SASSAFRAS RIDGE $1,750,000 The custom home is nestled on the ridge at over 4000' of elevation, offering cool summer temperatures and tons of curb appeal.From the moment you enter the home, the captivating views take your breath away. Impressive beams and a three-tiered antler chandelier add drama to the cathedral ceilings of the living room. The well-appointed chef's kitchen provides a large island and state-of-the-art appliances. A wet bar adjoining the dining room allows guests to serve themselves while dinner is being prepared. There are two bedrooms on the main level and another two upstairs along with the loft. MLS# 90407.

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CEDAR HILL $1,750,000 Newly remodeled and expanded, White Squirrel Lodge in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill offers wide open views of Laurel Knob and Cow Rock Mountains. Designed for those who love entertaining, this retreat greets visitors with beautiful exterior stonework and fresh, inviting interior dÊcor. The gourmet kitchen offers a large center island and adjoining custom wet bar, multiple dining areas, and a huge covered deck with a built-in grilling center and lots of seating — the ultimate space for relaxed mountain living. Featuring an updated master bath with a standalone tub, the luxurious master suite showcases stunning views. Downstairs, C A SHIER S 8 2 8 .74 3.19 9 9 everyone will love the theater, game room and family room with its own fireplace, plus a third bedroom, secHI GHL A ND S 8 2 8 . 5 26 . 2 9 9 9 ond kitchen, laundry, and bonus room. MLS# 91448.

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CEDAR HILL $1,695,000 Currently under construction, this exciting new home, offering high-end finishes and exceptional layered views of Bald Rock and the mountains beyond, will be completed by August 2019. The custom home with a two-car garage, designed by Mountainworks and built by Lehotsky & Sons Builders, features stunning architectural finishes of stone, wood, zinc, marble, and other fine materials. Upon entering the home, the open layout kitchen conjures images of friends and family gathering to enjoy time together over food and a glass of wine from the adjoining wet bar and wine cooler. MLS# 90816.

ROUND HILL ESTATES $1,675,000 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. MLS# 88833.

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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.

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.

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB $1,495,000 Nestled up against National Forest lands, this exceptional Al Platt designed home is located in the exclusive gated community of Wade Hampton Golf Club. With four bedrooms and four and a half baths in an open split floor plan, The Lodge is ideally suited for savoring the mountain lifestyle with family and friends. The home boasts an abundance of curb appeal with Old World details, attractive landscaping, stone walking paths, and water features. Highlighted by a feel of casual elegance, the spacious living room with fireplace and wet bar opens onto the expansive screened porch with its own fireplace for cool evenings. MLS# 91358.

HIGHL AND GAP $1,395,000 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# 90429.

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CEDAR HILL $1,350,000 Perched high above the valley in the prestigious community of Cedar Hill, this stunning custom-built timber frame home boasts spectacular longrange 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.

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.

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SPRING FOREST $1,275,000 This fantastic home overlooks Sapphire Valley in Spring Forest, a distinctive gated community close to town offering the best of luxury mountain living. Vaulted wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, and expansive windows illuminate the impressive living room, opening to the covered deck with majestic mountain views. Dine al fresco on the deck or in the formal dining room after serving cocktails from the wet bar. The spacious kitchen makes entertaining a pleasure, adjoining a breakfast nook with beautiful views. The main bedroom with a double-sided fireplace (shared with the master bath) completes the main level and opens to the deck. MLS# 90671.

GLENVILLE $1,270,000 Let your imagination run wild with this amazing farm located conveniently near the shores of Lake Glenville. The property consists of gently rolling hills, fenced pasture land, and a beautiful pond fed by three different springs. A scenic, meandering drive leads to the top of the property, where you’ll find a large, comfortable log home perfect for kicking up your feet after a long day of playing outside. The home offers incredible seclusion, sitting at almost 4,000’ elevation with wonderful long-range mountain views from both inside and outside the home. The lower level provides private living for in-laws or guests, complete with a separate entrance, its own bedroom, bathroom, living area, laundry room, and even a kitchen. The property is currently being enjoyed as a gentleman's farm and estate, but the fact that there are no restrictions makes its uses limitless. MLS# 90574.

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UNDER CONTRACT SUMMER COVE $1,250,000 This property offers a rare chance to own a spectacular newly constructed home with stunning Lake Glenville and long-range mountain views, as well as a designated slip on the Summer Cove community boat dock. Designed by Travis Mileti of Mountainworks and built by Bill Young, this charming four-bedroom home is now ready for its new owners. The quality finishes and fine appointments of this mountain getaway include reclaimed flooring, painted shiplap walls on the main level and lower level playroom, and a metal roof with galvanized gutters and downspouts. The kitchen is a chef's dream with Sub-zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances and a large kitchen island. MLS# 91163.

CONTINENTAL CLIFFS $1,195,000 On the market for the first time, this amazing property in Continental Cliffs is situated on eight-and-a-half acres of serene privacy that will make you feel like you’re in another world-yet you’re only three miles to the center of Cashiers. This is one of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring views that can be seen anywhere. Perched at a cool elevation of just under 4,000 feet, you’ll feel as if you’re able to reach out and touch the famed Whiteside Mountain in one direction, and with just a tilt of your head, you can see all the way into South Carolina. The home offers one-level living with four bedrooms, an office, and another bonus room. MLS# 90416.

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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.

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.

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SAPPHIRE $1,100,000 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.

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.

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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.

NEWLY PRICED HICKORY RIDGE $975,000 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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WILDCAT CLIFFS COUNTRY CLUB $944,500 On the market for the first time, this spacious lodge-style home overlooks ponds, mountain ridges, and the Wildcat Cliffs Golf Course's fifteenth hole. Only a short walk from the clubhouse, the light-and-bright home features architectural details of stone and wood. The floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the gorgeous views and landscaped backyard. Membership in Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is required. Included in the listing price are all furnishings, the golf cart, and membership in the Lake Glenville Club, upon approval of WCC membership (not included) with no transfer fee. MLS# 90919.

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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# 91053.

CEDAR HILL $918,000 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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HICKORY RIDGE $895,000 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 pool with glass doors opening onto a stone patio. The covered decks expand the living area and let you enjoy cool summer C A SHIER S 8 2 8 .74 3.19 9 9 breezes along with the amazing views. MLS# 89127.

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CEDAR HILL $889,000 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.

L AKEWOOD SHORES $865,000 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.

HOLLY FOREST $775,000 Hidden amongst the lush greenery of Sapphire Valley, this well-appointed three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home abounds with thoughtful details, such as exterior gas lighting, a warming drawer and wine cooler in the kitchen, and gorgeous wooden accents on the ceiling in the living area. This home is sure to have something for everyone, whether it be the gorgeous kitchen, equipped with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, or the abundance of outdoor living space, including the deck and a gazebo overlooking the stream. MLS# 90931.

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HIGH MEADOWS $750,000 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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TAHAL A SHORES $749,999 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.

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.

HOLLY FOREST $650,000 This immaculately kept home loaded with tasteful updates and mountain charm is situated on a gentle slope facing Chimneytop Mountain in the Holly Forest VII community. The home boasts an abundance of storage space, an open concept floor plan ideal for entertaining, and loads of gardening space. MLS# 90533.

COWEE RIDGE $629,000 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.

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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.

UNDER CONTRACT 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.

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.

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GLENSHORE $575,000 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.

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 AKEWOOD SHORES $575,000 Magnificent scenery, cool temperatures, and the occasional white squirrel highlight the short drive from the dining and shopping of Cashiers to this lakefront home on the east side of Lake Glenville. With a tucked away loft, wonderful wood details, and tons of natural light, the two-bedroom, two-bath cabin is loaded with rustic old world charm. The open concept floor plan between the living, dining, and kitchen areas creates a space for effortless entertaining. MLS# 90751.

SAPPHIRE HIGH $575,000 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.

TRILLIUM LINKS & L AKE CLUB $525,000 Spacious, fresh, and with hints of rustic charm, this four-bedroom, four-bath standalone home is situated in the picturesque Trillium Links & Lake Club. The home is situated on a gentle hillside which provides a combination of mountain, lake, and wooded views throughout the year. MLS# 90389.

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L AKE GLENVILLE $499,000 This welcoming three-story log cabin is easily accessed from its paved circular driveway with a porte-cochere. Views of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond can be seen from every bedroom on each floor of the house. An impressive wood-burning stone fireplace spans the two-story height of the living room. The kitchen is outfitted with unique tile countertops and stainless steel appliances. A screened-in patio offers a lovely spot for dining al fresco. MLS# 91122.

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.

TRILLIUM LINKS $485,000 Finished with just the right amount of mountain elegance, this turnkey retreat is located right off the 14th green 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.

UNDER CONTRACT CEDAR CREEK WOODS $475,000 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.

NE W LISTING JOSH'S TRAIL $450,000 Hidden among the lush flora of the Josh's Trail community, this unique three-bedroom, two-bath home with a guest cabin is full of rustic mountain charm. The home features a new kitchen, gorgeous wood beams throughout, and an abundance of outdoor living space with extensive rock work. As you venture through the home you'll find serene wooded views out the windows as well as an inviting and authentic cabin ambiance.

MLS# 91387.

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NEWLY PRICED STONECREEK CROSSING $425,000 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.

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.

NEWLY PRICED COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $425,000 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 SHEEPCLIFF WOODS $415,000 Located just minutes from downtown Cashiers in the quaint and quiet gated neighborhood of Sheepcliff Woods, this charming three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home features an open concept floor plan between the kitchen, dining, and living areas - ideal for entertaining all your guests. The spacious master bedroom includes a private deck and an en-suite master bathroom equipped with a large soaker tub and separate walk-in shower. MLS# 91456.

L AUREL FALLS $395,000 Tucked away on a gentle knoll in the low-density gated community of Laurel Falls, this newly constructed one-bedroom, one-bath getaway is situated on a spacious 11.47+/- estate lot. This fresh and tidy home features expansive long range mountain views, including Mount Lyn Lowry, Waterrock Knob, and Wesner Bald of the Blue Ridge Parkway. MLS# 90367.

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NEWLY PRICED HOLLY FOREST$369,000 Wake up to the view through the master bedroom bay window of the long fifth fairway of Sapphire National Golf Course. This beautiful year-round mountain golf view home has been lovingly maintained and tastefully remodeled. A lighted stone entrance marks the private long, level driveway with plenty of parking and a large turnaround.

Stunning hardwood floors adorn the main living areas, and four skylights allow natural light to brighten the home. MLS# 90841.

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# 90441.

HIGHL ANDS $359,000 This completely remodeled turnkey mountain getaway is being sold fully furnished.

Fruit trees, a stream, and old-growth rhododendron fill the picturesque backyard.

The master suite and guest bedroom and bath are located on the main level, and the upstairs provides a newly decorated bedroom and half bath. There is also a bonus room for an overflow of guests, which could double as an office or media room. MLS# 90554.

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.

KILLIANS PARK $349,000 The abundant character of this quaint A-frame style home is sure to capture your heart. Located in the Killians Park community, this home has a deeded lakefront lot just a short walk away. When you arrive at the home you're greeted by its inviting appearance and ample gardening space. The home offers two bedrooms with an additional loft area above the upper level and a spacious living area with wood-adorned cathedral ceilings. MLS# 90271.

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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 WHISPER L AKE $325,000 In the desirable community of Whisper Lake, this one-level home enjoys mountain views from the back deck and a short walk to the Whisper Lake common area, perfect for picnicking, fishing, or canoeing! A large circular driveway and beautifully landscaped entrance provide great curb appeal. Upgrades include wood floors throughout this cozy mountain home, as well as newly installed granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths. MLS# 91380.

NEWLY PRICED COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $320,000 This is a rare opportunity to purchase a short sale property, which is priced well below tax value! Situated on a level lot, this unique home with golf course frontage has an attached two-car garage. Its exceptional location in the gated Country Club Estates area is near the end of a cul-de-sac free from road noise, and is just a short walk or golf cart ride to the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including Red Bird Golf Links and several fine restaurants. MLS# 90988.

NEWLY PRICED LOGAN CREEK COT TAGES $289,000 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.

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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.

GLENVILLE $202,000 Calling all nature enthusiasts! Nestled in the serene woods of Glenville, this three bedroom, two bath home features plenty of garden space, an easy to maneuver circular driveway, and end of the road privacy. Relaxing amongst the sights and sounds of the mountains is a joy with the outside entertainment space and hot tub accessible off the side deck and living area. MLS# 90559.

RIVER RUN $200,000 Turnkey River Run unit is ready for you to enjoy this season. It is offered fully furnished. Covered front porch opens to the enclosed foyer being used as an extra living area. The two bedroom suites both open to an open deck. This end unit has lots of windows and high ceilings for a bright and airy feel. MLS# 90922.

NEWLY PRICED HILLTOP $125,000 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.

LOTS & LAND BIG R I DGE 11.23 acres of beautiful rolling pasture land with exceptional mountain views and all situated above 4,000 ft. elevation!

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er'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.

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Located just minutes from the crossroads in prestigious Big Sheepcliff, this lot is located in the upper section of the community with mountain views of the Glenville Valley. MLS# 90673. $129,000.

BR I DGE C R E E K Bridge Creek is a wonderful gated community only 4 miles from the Cashiers 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.

Beautiful lot in gated community. Long layered mountain views all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community has paved roads, impressive covered bridge entry, large community pond and chimney garden. Close to Cashiers and Highlands.

Near Lake Glenville and all the water activities.

MLS# 90944. $40,000.

North facing lot with big mountain views. Gated community close to both Cashiers and Highlands.

Impressive covered bridge at entrance. Community pond and chimney garden. MLS# 90945. $40,000.

NEW LISTING 0.50 acre lot at 3,900 feet elevation with tucked away views of Lake Glenville. Located in the low density neighborhood of Bridge Creek, just a short scenic drive to Cashiers and 25 minutes to Highlands. Cross over the charming covered bridge spanning the trout waters of Norton Creek to enter the quaint community of Bridge Creek which offers a community pond, picnic area, outdoor chimney

garden and hiking trails. MLS# 91223. $23,000.

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.

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.

Affordable lot in a gated community convenient to both Cashiers and Highlands. Paved roads, beautiful covered bridge entrance, large pond and chimney garden. MLS# 90943. $20,000.

NEWLY PRICED 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. $17,900.

C A SC A DE S AT C E DA R CR E E K NEWLY PRICED 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. $24,500.

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. $19,000.

C E DA R C R E E K WOODS 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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NEWLY PRICED Dream building lot that will have easy driveway access and excellent mountain 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. $160,000.

C E DA R H I L L NEW LISTING Situated on a quiet street in the gated community of Cedar, located just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire. The lot has a great view potential and is ideal for designing your dream mountain home and enjoy the cool summer temperatures. The community features a pavilion with stone fireplace along Rochester Creek, perfect for an afternoon picnic or hike. The community is very well maintained and welcomes residents to their mountain retreat.

MLS# 91330. $139,000.

Tucked away in the gorgeous gated community of Cedar Hill is this high elevation, easy build lot with beautiful mountain and ridge line views. There is a septic evaluation on file with Jackson County for a three bedroom home- one less step out of the building process for you! Full Sapphire Valley amenities are available with initiation and additional annual fees. This lot is a quick five-minute drive to Cashiers and a twenty minute drive to Highlands.

Snag this great deal and begin construction on your dream home in a fantastic community! MLS# 90637. $80,000.

C E DA R R I DGE E STAT E S 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.

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Gorgeous panoramic mountain views from this 2.65 acre home site! Easterly facing lot situated at 3,700 feet elevation and overlooking the beautiful Cashiers Valley. Enjoy a direct view of the infamous Chimney Top Mountain along with others including Rock and Laurel Knob Mountains. Walk down the short mulch path into the lot to see the views from this gentle home site at the top of Timber Ridge. Community features a gated entrance, paved access, underground utilities and community water at the road. With a current 4 bedroom septic permit, this lot is ready to be built on! Only minutes from downtown Cashiers, grocery store, boutique & antique stores and many local restaurants. All of this, along with low annual property owner fees, make this the perfect spot to build your mountain escape! MLS# 90698. $138,500.

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.

Well priced lakefront lot on Lake Glenville located on a quiet little cove. 4 bedroom septic evaluation in hand along with a new survey. Shared well. MLS# 90419. $295,000.

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 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. $149,900.

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T H E C H AT T O O G A CLU B 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.

CH I NQUA PI N 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.

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FA L CON R I DGE 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. $99,999.

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.

FA L L S COV E 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! MLS# 88354. $599,000.

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. $550,000.

GL E N COV E E STAT E S 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.

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.

GL E N R I DGE Incredible panoramic, long-range mountain vistas from this premier lot located behind the gates of the Glenridge subdivision. At 4,300’ elevation, this lot offers cool temperatures and an easy flat build site and then drops off-assuring you will own this incredible view. A large circular driveway has already been cut in, off the paved road and septic system and water are already in place. The lot is more than 3 acres in size, ensuring that you will have privacy and elbow room around you.

All that’s left to do, is grab an architect and builder to start creating your dream home in the mountains. The Glenridge community is a very short distance to the entrance to Panthertown Valley - a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Panthertown is referred to as “The Yosemite of the East” and offers visitors cascading waterfalls, trout streams, panoramic views, sheer granite cliffs and the headwaters and east fork of the

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.

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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.

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.

Large lot with Lake Glenville access. Community has a dock. Glen Laurel is located on the north end of Lake Glenville. The community has paved roads and underground utilities. Community is the perfect place to build your small cabin. Easy access to Cashiers, Franklin, Cullowhee and Sylva. Lot is gently rolling with a small spring fed stream on one side.

MLS# 90420. $49,000.

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.

GL E N P OI N T E 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.

GL E N V I E W 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, 87043 and 87044. $60,000 each.

H IGH H E M L O C K 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

HOL LY F OR E ST 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. $94,999.

Easy build lot with a great view of Chimney Top Mountain. Quick drive to Highway 64 with no steep roads to climb or descend, very usable in the winter.

Less than 5 minutes to amenities and restaurants, 8 minutes to Cashiers. MLS# 90878. $25,000.

Nice gentle lot with over an acre of land and yearround 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. $23,000.

NEWLY PRICED Great view lot in the heart of SapSouthern 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. $3,500.

NEWLY PRICED 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. $6,500.

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.

NEWLY PRICED 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. $3,000.

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Tuckasegee River. It’s one of the most popular spots in the Western North Carolina mountains for hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and rock climbers.

MLS# 90987. $189,000.

NEWLY PRICED 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. $3,000.

NEWLY PRICED 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. $3,000.

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.

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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. 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 only has a 1,000 sq. ft. minimum building requirement making it the perfect spot to 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. 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 REAL ESTATE GROUP

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.

PI L O T S K NOB 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.

NEW LISTING Fantastic building lot in the desirable neighborhood of Pilots Knob! 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. Pilots Knob is paved throughout and has an inviting gated entrance with a pretty waterfall feature. This particular lot has a very gentle building site with easy driveway access and large rock outcroppings for built-in landscaping features. Winter mountain long range views with possibility of more year-round views with tree trimming.

Low POA fees and underground utilities make this a great place to build your mountain escape at 4,000+ feet elevation! MLS# 85489. $27,000.

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GL E N V I L L E L A K E Lake living in one of the premier communities on Lake Glenville can be yours today. Build your dream home on this lot which is just a short walk to your dock and the community common area overlooking the lake and the community pavilion with fireplace. Just minutes to town from this convenient location on the west side of Lake Glenville. Bring your architect and builder and let's get started on your dream lake home! MLS# 90356. $175,000.

S A PPH I R E COM M E RCI A L 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.

With the market heating up a savvy investor is sure to snap this property up! Located in close vicinity of Hampton Glen and the Horsepasture River is this 1.40 acre nearly level lot suitable for either multi-family or commercial use. This lot features several streams on site, an abundance of dense and lush trees, and the soothing sounds of nearby waterfalls. A fantastic Sapphire location means this lot is just minutes from SVMA amenities, local restaurants, shopping and more. Water and electric are in place, Carolina Water Service has approved sewer connections. This lot is not currently accessible to SVMA amenities but you can opt to join. Come take a look at this lot while you can! MLS# 90889. $69,000.

S A PPH I R E H IGH 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. $149,500. MLS# 91272.

S A PPH I R E R I DGE 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.

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.

Exceptional view lot high above Sapphire Valley in the gated community of Sassafras Ridge. This high elevation lot is perfect for enjoying cool summer breezes and panoramic mountain views. MLS# 90868. $125,000.

SH E E P C L I F F 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.

SH E PH E R DS DR I V E 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.

SI M S VA L L E Y 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.

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 babbling stream with many small water-

falls. 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.

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.

Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90767. $8,000.

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.

Located on a gentle knoll in the gated Sims Valley Community is this 3.24+/- acre lot awaiting your dream home! This lot has awesome potential views with some clearing and is large enough for you to spread out. The Sims Valley Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90770. $15,000.

Overlooking the mountains and valley below within the gated Sims Valley Community, this 1.65 +/acre lot has great potential views and is priced aggressively. The Sims Valley Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90769. $5,000.

Easy build and aggressively priced 0.94 acre lot in the Sims Valley community. The Sims Valley Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90763. $10,000.

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Tucked away in the beautiful Sims Valley gated subdivision is this 1.25+/- acre gently rolling lot.

This lot is situated in the heart of the community and is a short drive from amenities. The Sims Valley Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90768. $10,000.

This 0.52+/- acre lot is an easy build with the beginning of a paved drive already installed. Perfect for a smaller cabin, this lot would make for a fantastic home site in the heart of the gated Sims Valley Community. The Sims Valley Community features a pristine clubhouse, outdoor pool, museum on the area, and breathtaking layered mountain views throughout. There is also community water available within the subdivision. This lot is priced to sell, so don't miss out! There is a package deal available including this lot and five other lots for a total price of $40,000. MLS# 90766. $8,000.

Located in the gated Sims Valley Community is this gentle 1.15 acre lot awaiting the construction of your new mountain home. The Sims Valley

NEW LISTING This 74 acre property includes the entire summit of Wolf Knob at nearly 4,700 C A SHIER S 8 2 8 .74 3.19 9 9 feet elevation.

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top is virtually flat and upon it sits a Tim Greene designed rustic lodge. Owning the whole mountain top, 360 degree views are dramatic! From the top the property drops to about 4,200 feet elevation where there's a barn and open field Wildlife abounds. Disconnect from the world, get off the grid, relax! MLS# 91327. $1,899,000.

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 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

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.

ST ON ECR E E K E STAT E S 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 of Sapphire Valley including golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, ski slope, zip lines and more.

Membership to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley is by invitation only. Lots available individually. MLS# 89300. $59,000.

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. This gated community offers quick access to everything Sapphire Valley has to offer. MLS# 90977. $25,000.

Stone Pointe

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One of the premier lakefront lots on

NEWLY PRICED 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. $110,000.

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.

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.

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. $28,500.

Whitewater Ridge

Summer Cove 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 NEWLY PRICED 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. $199,000.

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.

Wade Hampton

NEW LISTING Exceptional mountain view lot that adjoins Nantahala National Forest Service and is just short walk to Sandy Gap pond. This 3.07 acre lot sits at approximately 3,650 ft. elevation with a direct view of infamous Whiteside Mountain. Many other mountains can be seen as well including Yellow, Shortoff, Black Rock & Hogback mountains. Building on this site will be a breeze given the gentle topography and easy driveway access. There are already two beautiful homes built on the lots directly to the right of this property and the lot to the left has the view cleared but has not been built on yet. Expired 4 bedroom septic permit on file. The Whitewater Ridge community has a lot to offer with a gated entrance, pond common area, hiking trails, community water, underground utilities and views into the foothills of SC including Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Community is bordered on 3 sides by National Forest service and community trails lead to Whitewater River. MLS# 91131. $105,000.

COMME RCIAL SAPPHIRE $949,000 NEWLY PRICED

A SAPPHIRE $450,000

B A

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CASHIERS $225,000

C 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.

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.

C

Prime retail/office location with frontage along Highway 64 West, located just east of the Cashier's crossroads. Own your space which located on the ground level in Laurel Terrace and suitable for both retail or office. Currently used as an owner/user space. This is a double unit with multiple office and conference area, as well as open space. This former bank location also features a vault!

Tired of paying rent, this is the perfect in-town location. Desks and conference room furniture included. MLS# 91046.

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VACATION RENTALS CASHIERS Whiteside Mountain Lookout

L AKE GLENVILLE Summersail

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THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB Boxwood

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SAPPHIRE Riverchase

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SAPPHIRE Riverchase Retreat

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SAPPHIRE Holly Forest Hideaway

F This three bedroom, two and half bath home sits atop your own private sanctuary with stunning long/short range Whiteside mountain views. The house is situated on ten acres, with a level shaded yard making it a welcome spot for families and friends to relax.

Be the first to stay in this newly furnished townhome. The perfect place for 2 couples or families. Each bedroom is located on a separate level for total privacy and has its own bath. Wonderful fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar open to the living area. Home is equipped with all new furniture throughout. Including beds, mattresses, linens, as well as 3 smart TVs, WiFi, and a gas grill. All Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available as well - please ask for details.

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.

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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.

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.

VACATI O N RENTALS L AKE GLENVILLE Tuckaway

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L AKE GLENVILLE Lake Therapy

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CC WHISPER L AKE Lakeside Cottage

THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB Tsali Cottage

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AA Magnificent scenery and cool temperatures highlight the short drive from the

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crossroads to this gorgeous waterfront mountain home on the east side of Lake Glenville. Family and guests of all ages will love this paradise getaway with so many activities to enjoy, such as boating, swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, hiking, and more!

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CC

Cozy waterfront cottage with dock on Lake Glenville in the Tahala Shores community. This cozy cottage offers all the charm and romance needed for a great getaway. Almost every room in the house has a full lake view.

E

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.

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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THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB Bear Rock

A CEDAR HILL Raptors Retreat

B THE CHAT TOOGA CLUB High Five

C A

B

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.

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 of elevation, enjoy breathtaking panoramic long range mountain views.

C

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.

MARKET LEADERS

JOCHEN LUCKE

BAMBI FAMOUS KAINE

CAROL MATHEWS

CASSIE NEAL

CHUCK SELF

DAN ALLEN

EDDY MCDONALD

LINDA PRIDGEN

RAY TRINE

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Books The Book Nook Hudson Library Books & Bites Josephine’s Emporium

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Business/office supplies

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art galleries/artists ACP Home Interiors Annell, Portrait Artist Around Back at Rocky’s Place The Bascom The Brier Patch Cabin Couture CK Swan Highlands Fine Art Jenny Mixon Nora and Company Oakleaf Peak Experience Smitten The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

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Dauntless Printing Zoller Hardware

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candles Town & Country General Store

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community aid Reach of Macon County

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concierge services HCCM Home

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convenience stores Dusty’s

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decorative painting Jenny Mixon

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dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks

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desserts Chocolate Heaven/ Cake Bar

Highlands Food And Wine Festival Highlands Playhouse Hudson Library Books & Bites Laurel Garden Club Kitchen Tour Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center Mountain Youth Charities Barn Dance Orchard Sessions with Old Edwards Inn & Spa Smitten Town & Country General Store Trunk Show at Josephine’s Emporium The Village Green Village Square Art & Craft Show

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Page 29

oldedwardsinn.com tandcgeneralstore.com villagegreencashiersnc.com

Page 151 Page 79 Page 21 Page 146 Page 82 Page 77

theorchardcashiers.com

Page 93

Reach of Macon County

reachofmaconcounty.org

Page 37

T Fitness

Page 181

The Designer Market

thedesignersmarket.com

Page 111

floral design /florists Cosper Flowers Oakleaf

oakleafhighlands.com

Page 9 Page 26

fly fisHing/guide services

Page 39

hcmusicfestival.org highlandscashiersplayers.org

laurelgardenclubhighlands.com

family services

events Acorns The Bascom Bella Cotn Betsy Paul Art Raffle Cashiers Antique Show and Sale Cashiers Rotary Art for a Cause Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Highlands Cashiers Players

Page 171

flooring

doors/WindoWs Jennings Builders Supply

fontanalib.org/highlands

fitness Page 173

reachofmaconcounty.org

Page 95 Page 111

event rentals

domestic violence services Reach of Macon County

highlandsfoodandwine.com highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 77 Page 32

Brookings Highland Hiker

brookingsonline.com highlandhiker.com

Page 117 Page 83

furniture ACP Home Interiors The Brier Patch Cabin Couture Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs

acphomeinteriors.com cabincouturehighlands.com

Page 141 Page 73 Page 57

carolinarusticfurniture.com dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 110 Page 47

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High Country Furniture & Design Honeybee Home Nearly New Oakleaf Rusticks The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger

highcountry.com oakleafhighlands.com rusticks.com summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com vmantiques.com

Page 35 Page 177 Page 113 Page 26 Page 178 Page 179 Page 104 Page 178

furniture distressing Jenny Mixon

jennymixon.com

Page 168

furniture consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market Nearly New

consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com

Page 113 Page 113 Page 113

garden/landscaping supplies Chattooga Gardens Four Seasons Landscape Main Street Nursery Highlands Lawn Zoller Hardware

chattoogagardens.com fsl-wnc.com highlandslawnandgarden.com zollerhardware.com

Page 147 Page 54 Page 25 Page 177 Page 129

gift sHops ACP Home Interiors A Jones Company Around Back at Rocky’s Place The Christmas Tree CK Swan Classic Links & Luggage Honeybee Home The Look Boutique Nearly New Nora and Company Pa’s Front Porch Peak Experience Robin’s Nest Smitten The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Town & Country General Store Zoller Hardware

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 141 Pages 55, 153 aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 71 Page 22 ckswan.com Page 8 classiclinksandluggage.com Page 103 Page 177 thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 23 Page 113 Page 14 pasfrontsportch.com Page 17 peakexp.com Page 71 Page 116 Page 79 summerhousehighlands.com Page 179 Page 104 tandcgeneralstore.com Page 21 zollerhardware.com Page 129 giving Back

Betsy Paul Art Raffle

Page 175 golf accessories & supplies

Classic Links & Luggage

classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 103

golf cluBs Sky Valley Country Club

skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 37

golf tours Tom’s Golf Tours

tomsgolftours.com

Page 119

gourmet food Dusty’s Rosewood Market

rosewoodgourmet.com

Page 91 Page 87

grocery stores Mountain Fresh Grocery Dusty’s

mfgro.com

Page 87 Page 91

groomers Woofgang Bakery & Grooming

Page 49 gutters

Pro Servicess

Page 121 Hair extensions

Pinnacle Anti Aging

pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 138

Hair salons Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts Head Innovations

Page 43 Page 156 Page 156 Heating and air

Holley Heating & Air Conditioning

holleyheating.com

Pages 57, 157

Home accessories ACP Home Interiors A Jones Company The Blue Elephant The Brier Patch Cabin Couture Carolina Rustic Furniture CK Swan Consignment Market Dutchman’s Designs Honeybee Home J Gabriel Nearly New

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 141 Pages 55, 153 Page 113 Page 73 cabincouturehighlands.com Page 57 carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 110 ckswan.com Page 8 consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 113 dutchmansdesigns.com Page 47 Page 177 Page 34 Page 113

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Nora and Company Oakleaf Peak Experience Robin’s Nest The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Town & Country General Store Vivianne Metzger Zoller Hardware

summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com

Page 14 Page 26 Page 71 Page 116 Page 179 Page 104

tandcgeneralstore.com vmantiques.com zollerhardware.com

Page 21 Page 178 Page 129

oakleafhighlands.com peakexp.com

Home design Mountainworks Design

mtnworks.com

Page 53

Home services Red Elm

red-elm.com

sweetreatshighlands.com

Page 86

interior design & Home furnisHings ACP Home Interiors Bound’s Cave The Brier Patch Carolina Rustic Furniture Christine’s Home Decor CK Swan Dornbush Design Studio Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Honeybee Home Jennings Builders Supply Rusticks The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

acphomeinteriors.com boundscaverugs.com carolinarusticfurniture.com ckswan.com dornbushdesign.com dutchmansdesigns.com highcountry.com jbwnc.com rusticks.com summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com

Page 141 Page 41 Page 73 Page 110 Page 157 Page 8 Page 79 Page 47 Page 35 Page 177 Page 52 Page 178 Page 179 Page 104

investment planning Edward Jones Investments

edwardjones.com

Page 145

JeWelry - fasHion A Jones Company Acorn’s ACP Home Interiors Allison Diane Clothing Cabin Couture The Look Boutique Narcissus Peak Experience

Pages 55, 153 Page 151 acphomeinteriors.com Page 14 Page 103 cabincouturehighlands.com Page 57 thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 23 Page 107 peakexp.c¡¡om Page 71

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sashayaround.net

Page 37 Page 146

JeWelry - fine Highlands Fine Art MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Beth Poindexter Luxe & D.R. Grissom Trunk Show

highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com

Page 19

mirrorlakeantiques.com

Page 14 Page 146

kitcHen accessories Cashiers Kitchen Co. Zoller Hardware

zollerhardware.com

Page 129 Page 129

kitcHen and BatH design

Page 105

ice cream SweeTreats

Sashay Around Beth Poindexter Luxe & D.R. Grissom Trunk Show

ACP Home Interiors Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Designer Market The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 141

blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 156. 175 thedesignersmarket.com Page 111 summerhousehighlands.com Page 179 lamp repair

Gray Lighting & Woodwork

Page 13 landscape arcHitects

Dargan Landscape Architects dargan.com

Page 15

landscaping Four Seasons Landscape Pro Servicess Red Elm

fsl-wnc.com red-elm.com

Page 54 Page 121 Page 105

ligHting ACP Home Interiors Carolina Rustic Furniture Classic Lighting & Design Dutchman’s Designs Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

acphomeinteriors.com carolinarusticfurniture.com classiclightinganddesign.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com

Page 141 Page 110 Page 183 Page 47 Page 13 Page 179 Page 104

linens ACP Home Interiors Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs Lenz Gifts The Summer House

acphomeinteriors.com blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 141 Page 110 Page 47 Page 55 Page 179

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luggage Classic Links & Luggage

classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 103

Woofgang Bakery & Grooming Zoller Hardware

zollerhardware.com

massage services Cashiers Valley Fusion Creative Concepts Tranquility Cove Massage Yoga of Highlands

cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com

pHarmacies Page 137 Page 156 Page 157 Page 137

mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

blueridgebedding.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 110 Page 47 Page 179

medical services Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Mission Health Center – Highlands/Cashiers

hchospital.org/careers

Page 137 Page 41

mission-health.org

Page 135

movies Highlands Playhouse

highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 111

music stores Blue Ridge Music

blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 49

nail care Creative Concepts Teri’s Nails

Page 156 Page 22 outdoor adventures

Highlands Aerial Park Tom’s Golf Tours

highlandsaerialpark.com tomsgolftours.com

Page 153 Page 119

paint supplies Cashiers Color Center Highlands Decorating Center

highlandsdecorating.com

Page 171 Page 32

painting Morales Painting Pro Servicess

Page 147 Page 121

Highlands Pharmacy

onceuponadog.com

Page 136 pHotograpHy

Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography

charlesjohnsonfineart.com

Page 145

picnic items A Jones Company Town & Country General Store

Page 55, 153 tandcgeneralstore.com

Page 21

picture framing Franklin Picture Framing Josephine’s Emporium

Page 147 Pages 27, 157 plants/nurseries

Chattooga Gardens Highlands Lawn Main Street Nursery

chattoogagardens.com highlandslawnandgarden.com

Page 147 Page 177 Page 25

pools/spas Mountain Spring Spas and Pools

mountainhotspring.com

Page 9

porcH and patio The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com

Page 179 Page 104

porcH living Porch Living

Page 187 pottery

ACP Home Interiors Around Back at Rocky’s Place Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience Smitten The Summer House

pet care/supplies The Village Hound

Page 49 Page 129

acphomeinteriors.com aroundbackatrockysplace.com dutchmansdesigns.com peakexp.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 141 Page 71 Page 47 Page 71 Page 79 Page 179

printing companies Page 128

Dauntless Printing

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private cHef Dinner with Duffy

Pages 43, 132 produce

Cashiers Farmers Market

cashiersfarmersmarket.com

Page 93

puBs The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers

theuglydogpub.com theuglydogpub.com

Page 96 Page 96

radio stations WHLC FM 104.5

whlc.com

remodelng

Page 27, 157 real estate sales meadowsmountainrealty.com betsypaulproperties.com blair-realty.com highlandsiscalling.com ccphighlandsnc.com cullasajaclub.org jcrealty.com glencovelifestyle.com landmarkrg.com

Pages 124, 125 Page 259 Page 174 Pages 17. 156 Pages 2, 140 Pages 98. 99 Page 35 Page 66, 67 Pages 60, 61

landmarkrg.com

Page 30

landmarkrg.com

Page 133

landmarkrg.com mckeeproperties.com

Page 157 Pages 188-206

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 204, 205

mckeeproperties.com mckeeproperties.com

Page 206 Pages 130, 131, 190-197

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 198-201

mckeeproperties.com

Pages 202, 203

ncmountainlife.com patallenrealtygroup.com ppoh.com sapphirevalleyrealestate.com

Page 127 Pages 10-11 Page 29 Page 123

Page 129 restaurants

Page 13

Josephine’s Emporium

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ncliving.com Pages 208-249 highlandssothebysrealty.com Page 165 highlands sothebysrealty.com Page 161 sothebysrealty.com Page 164 highlands sothebysrealty.com Pages 166, 167 highlandssothebysrealty.com Pages 158-160, 162-163 highlands sothebysrealty.com Page 161 highlandsssir.com Page 5 sothebysrealty.com Page 164

Big Creek, LLC

rare maps/prints

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Betsy Paul Blair Realty Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Cullasaja Club John Cleaveland Realty Highlands Cove Realty Landmark Realty Group Landmark Realty Group Kay Holland Landmark Realty Group Holly Falls Landmark Realty Group Pam Nellis McKee Properties McKee Properties Sandy & John Barrow McKee Properties Philip Bradley McKee Properties - Liz Harris McKee Properties Merry Soellner McKee Properties Beth Townsend NCMountainLife Dorothy Swearingen Pat Allen Realty Group Preferred Propertiers of Highlands - Barbara Newton Sapphire Valley Real Estate

Silver Creek Real Estate Group Sotheby’s - Andrea Gabbard Sotheby’s - Craig Berry Sotheby’s - Cathy Garren Sotheby’s - Debby Hattler Sotheby’s - Jody Lovell Sotheby’s - Jim MItchell Sotheby’s - Bert Mobley Sotheby’s - Sheryl Wilson

Highlands-Cashiers Directory 4118 Kitchen and Bar Altitudes at Skyline Bella’s Junction Cafe Cashiers Farmers Market El Manzanillo Fire + Water Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering The Kitchen Lakeside Restaurant Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Meritage Bistro Mountain Fresh Grocery The Orchard On the Verandah Paoletti’s Restaurant Restaurant at Greystone Inn Rosewood Market Slabtown Pizza SweeTreats Tug’s Proper The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro The Zookeeper Bistro

altitudesatskyline.com cashiersfarmersmarket.com firemt.com wecaterhighlands.com thekitchenofhighlands.com lakesiderestaurant.info

Page 97 Page 91 Page 90 Pages 91, 146 Page 93 Page 96 Page 13 Page 91 Page 93 Page 89

meritagehighlands.com mfgro.com theorchardcashiers.com ontheverandah.com paolettis.com

Page 151 Page 4 Page 87 Page 93 Page 94 Page 89

thegreystoneinn.com rosewoodgourmet.com slabtownpizza.com sweetreatshighlands.com tugsproper.com theuglydogpub.com theuglydogpub.com

Page 4 Page 87 Page 93 Page 86 Page 89 Page 96 Page 96

wolfgangs.net

Page 5 Page 96

rock yards Highlands Lawn

highlandslawnandgarden.com

Page 177

roofing Pro Servicess Roman’s Roofing LLC

romansroofingnc.com

Page 121 Page 157

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rugs ACP Home Interiors Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery The Summer House Summer Place Antiques The Village Hound

acphomeinteriors.com boundscaverugs.com carolinarusticfurniture.com shirazruggalleries.com summerhousehighlands.com summerplaceantiques.com onceuponadog.com

transportation Page 141 Page 41 Page 110 Page 45 Page 179 Page 104 Page 128

sHipping services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

Page 9 sHoes

Annawear Highland Hiker Martha Anne’s Nora and Company Spoiled Rotten TJ Bailey for Men Wish & Shoes

highlandhiker.com spoiledrotten2.com tjbmens.com

Page 8 Page 83 Page 25 Page 14 Page 56 Page 169 Page 155

skin care Pinnacle Anti Aging

pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 138

socks Peak Experience

peakexp.com

Page 71

spas Old Edwards Inn & Spa Pinnacle Anti Aging

oldedwardsinn.com pinnacleantiaging.com

Pages 151, 156 Page 138

specialty foods Colonel Mustard’s

Page 104 taBles

ACP Home Interiors Dutchman’s Designs Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger

acphomeinteriors.com dutchmansdesigns.com summerplaceantiques.com vmantiques.com

Page 141 Page 47 Page 104 Page 178

tHeatre/entertainment Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center

highlandscashiersplayers.org highlandsplayhouse.org highlandspac.org

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Page 32 Page 111 Page 75

Highlands Transportation Company

Page 37 tree services

Red Elm

red-elm.com

Page 105

vacation rentals Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chambers Realty Landmark Vacation Rentals Pebble Creek Village Silver Creek Real Estate Group

meadowsmountainrealty.com highlandsiscalling.com landmarkvacations.com pebble-creek.com

Pages 124, 125 Pages 17, 156 Pages 60, 61 Page 153

ncliving.com

Pages 208-249

Wedding services 37 High Holly Oakleaf The Orchard

thevineyardat37highholly.com oakleafhighlands.com theorchardcashiers.com

Page 8 Page 26 Page 93

WindoW treatments The Designer Market Gray Lighting & Woodwork Highlands Decorating Center The Summer House

thedesignersmarket.com

Page 111 Page 13

highlandsdecorating.com summerhousehighlands.com

Page 32 Page 179

Wine & accessories Highlands Fine Art Mountain Fresh Grocery Zoller Hardware

highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com mfgro.com zollerhardware.com

Page 19 Page 87 Page 129

WoodWork ACP Home Interiors Gray Lighting & Woodwork

acphomeinteriors.com

Page 141 Page 13

yoga Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands

cashiersvalleyfusion.com yogahighlands.com

Page 137 Page 137

Zipline adventures Highlands Aerial Park

highlandsaerialpark.com

Page 153

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THRASHING BEAUTY American Bald Eagle

By Greg Clarkson

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