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Publishers’ Note
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pril showers may bring May flowers, but May in the mountains means mother nature’s got her A-game on. Landscapes are in full bloom and perfect temperatures are beginning to beckon those off the mountain to come take refuge. Thanks for making the Laurel part of your escape and we look forward to sharing another fabulous season with you. With love, Janet and Marjorie
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Inside The Laurel • May 2015 Events
The Arts Continued
14 • Tour de Cashiers 15 • Wildflower Whimsy 18 • Groovin’ on the Green 19 • Village Nature Series 20 • Center for Life Enrichment 22 • Cashiers Arts & Crafts Show 24 • Garden Club Plant Sale 26 • Adventure Race 28 • Fishes and Loaves 30 • Rise and Shine Fundraiser 31 • Friday Night Live 32 • Saturdays on Pine 34 • Satulah Mountain Hike 36 • Women in Wine Fashion Show 37 • Kelsey-Hutchinson Park Grand Opening 38 • Highlands Kitchen Tour 40 • Wings to Soar 41 • Highlands Marketplace 42 • Love Letters 44 • Highlands Motoring Festival 46 • Atlanta Boy Choir 47 • Garden Talk Salon
67 • Plays on Demand 68 • Highlands Playhouse 72 • The Art of Cedar Chan 73 • Randall Atcheson 74 • Performing Arts Center 75 • Highlands-Cashiers Art League
Dining
78 • Cover Story: Collective Spirits 79 •Wolfgang’s New Manager 80 • Healthy Peppermint Chocolates 81 • Wine Talk 82 • Jennifer Cunningham’s Recipe 83 • Evenings at Lakeside 84 • Up Close with Annika
Venture Out
90 • The Accidental Gardener 91 • Golf Talk 92 • Wood Thrush 92 • Bloodroot 94 • B.E.A.R. Task Force 96 • Deer to Their Hearts
The Arts
60 • Feature Artist Carol Mayer 62 • Plateau Art News 64 • Highlands-Cashiers Players 66 • H-C Chamber Music
History
98 • Highlands History 100 • Cashiers History
Homes & Lifestyles
104 • Home of Distinction 106 • A Bold Portfolio 108 • Rebuilding Digestive Tracts 109 • What Kind of Patient Are You?
Giving Back
112 • Volunteer of the Month 113 • Pawsitively Purrfect Evening 114 • Carpe Diem Farms 116 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 117 • NAMI 118 • Faux Fur Ball 119 • Big Brothers/Big Sisters 120 • Hudson Library 121 • Rotary Club of Highlands 122 • Scaly Mountain Women’s Club 124 • Highlands Literacy Council
Business Spotlight
128 • Chamber’s New Directors 130 • Cashiers Valley Community Council 131 • Holley Heating & Air 132 • Cabin Couture 134 • Highlands Aerial Park 135 • Black Rock Granite & Cabinetry 136 • Bohemia Gallery
50 • Calendar | 52 • Highlands Map | 54 • Cashiers Map | 87 • Dining Guide | 110 • Service Directory | 190 • Advertiser’s Index
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Pick a Wildflower
Flame Azalea
by Jenny King | Photo by Christina Ramsey Here’s a real challenge – Select your favorite wildflower among a trio of beauties that wreath Cashiers and Highlands.
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e hope you enjoyed participating in the Readers’ Poll for last month. The question we posed was: Which was your favorite place for a nature walk? Choices were the Cliffside Loop Trail; the Highlands Plateau Greenway; and Highlands Botanical Garden. You chose: Highlands Botanical Garden. Our question for June is what is your favorite plateau wildflower? Straddling the Eastern Continental Divide in a temperate rainforest, our area boasts the highest floral diversity in North America. Wild plants decorate the forest with a riot of color and fragrance advertising their beauty to pollinators and humans alike. Many of these plants, known as ephemerals for their short season of productive growth, will disappear back into dormancy, not to be seen again until next spring. With such diversity, it was hard to choose only three. But they are: Painted Trillium, Bee Balm, and Flame Azalea. Painted Trillium (Trillium undulatum): This trillium has a slender stalk, 8-16 inches high, with a whorl of three large, blue-green leaves. The flower, white with purple markings, is borne above the leaves on a short, arching stem. Bright-red fruits appear in early fall. This is a perennial. The erect, stalked flower has an inverted, pink V at the
base of each white, wavy-edged petal. Bee Balm (Monarda didyma): This showy fellow is an escapee from New England. It makes its home down this way where hummingbirds and other long-tongued insects revel in it. It is also known as bergamot (yes, Earl Grey tea lovers!). It has showy, scarlet flowers in large heads or whorls at the top of the stem, supported by leafy bracts, the leaflets of which are pale-green tinged with red. Its square, grooved, and hard stems rise about two feet high, and the leaves which it bears in pairs are rather rough on both surfaces. Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum): This is a native plant and is used as an ornamental locally, as long as it’s placed in its favorite acid soil. A wide variation of color forms occurs, from all shades of yellow to orange-yellow and scarlet. The moniker of flame comes from not only the bright color of these flowers, but if you catch them early enough in the season the unopened buds can look like orange-red candles. To vote, please visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/ TheLaurelMagazine. Write-in suggestions are welcomed and we hope you enjoy your wildflower adventures. Why not let us know what you found by posting your photo on our Facebook page?
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Tour de Cashiers by Mary Jane McCall | Photo by Federico Bigazzi Serious and not-so-serious biking enthusiasts are invited to test their mettle at the 23rd Annual Tour de Cashiers, set for Saturday, May 2.
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he Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce will stage the 23rd Annual Tour de Cashiers on Saturday, May 2. Cyclists will follow one of four routes: the Century, ¾ Century, Metric Century, or Quarter Century, with rides enveloping elevation gains of up to 10,500 feet. Steep climbs and fast descents await experienced cyclists who return year after year to enjoy the Century route. Less experienced riders can find their comfort zone and experience the thrill of the ride with one of the shorter routes. This year, the Century Ride will kick off at 8:00 A.M. from The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. On-site registration and post-event festivities will be held at the Commons pavilion. Metric and Quarter Century Riders will leave at 8:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M., respectively. Returning riders will be welcomed back at the finish line with a hearty meal, drink, and even a hot shower at the nearby CashiersGlenville Recreation and Community Centers. Participants also receive a commemorative t-shirt. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital serves as the Tour de Cashiers Marquee Sponsor. “Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a Mission Health hospital, is proud to be a sponsor of the 2015 Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Experience,”
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said Jackie Ring, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s president and chief nursing officer. “Mission Health and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital are committed to our local community and improving the health and wellness of residents across western North Carolina.” Other businesses making this event possible are gold sponsors Andrews Auld Heating & Cooling Inc., Laurelwood Inn, and Landmark Realty Group; silver sponsors The Laurel Magazine, Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company, Vordach Zipline, and WHLC Radio; Bronze Sponsors, Camp Merriewoode, Cashiers Insurance Agency, Hansen & Associates, Heller & Dawkins PC, Highland Hiker Inc., McKee Properties, Slab Town Pizza, Sweetwater Builders Inc., The Chalet Inn, The Corner Store, and Zoller Hardware; and Mica’s Restaurant, which is providing the pre-ride pasta dinner and post-ride meal. There are countless individuals who provide their time and energy to make this event a successful and safe one, including a group of more than 60 parents, teachers and staff from Summit Charter School who will operate four rest stops along the way. Participants can find more details and register online at www. tourdecashiers.com or contact the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191 or online at www.cashiersareachamber.com.
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education program at Adkins Arboretum he Highlands Biological Foundation is excited to host Wildflower Whimsy in Maryland. Nancy is also part of the design team developing the new onethis May 8 and 9. In keeping with acre pollinator garden at the Highlands our informal theme this year of pollinator Biological Station. conservation, we have invited ecologist Whether you daydream of sweeping Nancy Lee Adamson to be the keynote speaker at 5:30 P.M. on May 8. Nancy, patches of trout lilies and beds of bloodroot to stave off the winter blues, who is devoted to promoting pollinator or you’re unfamiliar but curious about the conservation through planting habitat and diminutive world of spring ephemerals, minimizing pesticide use, will talk about Wildflower Whimsy promises to deliver. celebrating biological diversity in order to This celebration will deepen your support pollinators. We depend heavily on pollinators such as native bees for our food appreciation of the spring ephemeral wildflowers, sharpen your observation and landscaping; these connections are The Highlands Biological Foundation’s Wildflower skills, and show you some of our favorite intimate and complex, but threatened by Whimsy, set for May 8 and 9, is a celebration places to discover wildflowers. habitat destruction. Nancy will highlight of the wonders and mysteries of wildflowers and All proceeds from Wildflower specifically the connections between the their pollinators. For more information, Whimsy benefit the Highlands Biological beautiful blooms that we treasure and call (828) 526-2221 or visit Foundation, whose mission is to foster the nectar, pollen, and nesting habitat www.highlandsbiological.org/wildflower-whimsy/ research and education focused on the rich they provide. She is the East Region natural heritage of the Highlands Plateau. Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the USDA Natural Members of the Foundation receive a discount. Tickets include a Resources Conservation Services. Long involved with seed collecting lecture, plant auctions, live music, and wine reception on Friday, and a and propagating native plants, she ran the horticulture and Master guided wildflower walk on Saturday. For more information, visit www. Gardener programs for Frederick County, Maryland Extension and the highlandsbiological.org/wildflower-whimsy/ or call (828) 526-2221.
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Groovin’ on the Green by Mary Jane McCall | Photo by Sarah Valentine
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The Groovin’ on the Green concert series revels in the magic of live music performed under the stars. Just amble down to the Village Green Friday nights from June through mid-September.
ommunity. It means different things to different people, but in Cashiers there is a place that embodies community, The Village Green and Village Commons, where Cashiers comes to play. Few events are as anticipated and attended as the Groovin’ on the Green concerts sponsored by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association. Concerts are held every Friday night from June through early September at the Village Commons on Frank Allen Road (next to the Post Office, but please no parking at the Post Office). Here you will find music lovers of all ages settling in to enjoy a night of musical delights under the stars. Each concert marks the chance to join your neighbors and enjoy the easy spirit of a community, unwinding after a hectic week. Come with your friends or make new ones.
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The shows start at 6:30 P.M. and the music varies from week to week. You will hear everything from blues, bluegrass, jazz, folk, country, and Americana to pop and rock. Some of the artists on slate this year are Julie Gribble Band, Hurricane Creek Band, Tellico, Erica Nichole, Josh Lasher Band, Dane Michael Group, Jackson Taylor Band, and Rockell Scott and Friends. Concerts are held rain or shine and admission is free (but donations are appreciated). Bring your lawn chairs, kids, dogs, guests, friends, and family and join the toe tappin’ fun. Don’t forget to pack a picnic and bring a cooler with your favorite beverages. If you don’t have time to plan ahead and prepare a picnic, just stop at one of the local eateries and order a to-go meal. We’ll see you on the Green.
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Nature Series Musician-Storyteller Bruce Greene, the Village Green Nature Series’ presenter for May, weaves a musical tapestry of the region’s rich heritage – 5:30 P.M. Tuesday May 26.
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ome gather on the back porch of The Village Green Commons at 5:30 P.M. May 26 for an intimate concert of traditional songs, ballads, fiddle tunes, and banjo selections from southern Appalachia. This is the first program of the 2015 Village Nature Series. This month features musician-storyteller Bruce Greene. Greene is known worldwide for preserving Appalachian music and culture. He and Kore Loy McWhirter will perform in a relaxed, informal manner to bring the music, legends and history to life. Greene and McWhirter have been singing together for nearly 30 years. They mostly sing a cappella in close harmony. Greene plays fiddle from the old-style tradition with McWhirter accompanying with the fiddlesticks, another old southern mountain tradition. His repertoire of fiddle music includes a vast number of obscure and crooked tunes as if opening a previously locked door to a room rich with old-time music that most people did not know existed. “This is a rare musical treat that you won’t want to miss,” says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. The Village Nature Series is sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green. Each month, residents and visitors can attend a free presentation to learn about the natural and cultural elements of this area. Other topics for 2015 include black bears, native plants and pollinators, insects, and heritage apples. The programs are always at 5:30 P.M. the last Tuesday of each month May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road near the post office in Cashiers. For more information on The Village Nature Series you can visit The Village Green website at www.villagegreencashiersnc.com and click on the “Events” tab.
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CLE: Increasing APPtitude EVENTS
Contributed by Bonnie Dayton From the intricacies of the iPad to the mysteries of the Phoenicians, the Center for Life Enrichment’s May offerings reveal this astonishing world. To register or for more information, visit www.clehighlands.com, call (828) 526-8811.
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he Center for Life Enrichment’s 2015 season begins with the world of technology! If you’re still struggling with how to operate your iPad or iPhone and need some guidance, CLE has the just the person to show you the ropes. Nigel Sixsmith is one of a handful of Apple experts and has taught iPad and Apple classes for CLE for four years, and has a dedicated following. His expertise and knowledge is invaluable to Apple users and is always in high demand. “iPad Basics” is the beginner’s class and introduces new owners to the iPad and iOS 8. No prior knowledge is needed!! This class will be held Tuesday and Thursday, May 12 and 14, in the CLE Classroom from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. “iPad Advanced” is great if you already have a working knowledge of the iPad and will help you get the most out of your iPad and iOS, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday, May 19 and 21. There are almost a million apps out there and “A Fun Guide to the Best Applications for iPad and iPhone” will introduce you to the very best ones on, Tuesday and Thursday, May26 and 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The cost of these classes is $70 for members and $80
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for nonmembers. Gain a greater understanding of Post-Modernism Art with Margaret Browne as she discusses how we got from Picasso to Post-Modernism in “Appropriation Art: Finding Meaning in Found-Image Collage.” This lecture is in conjunction with The Bascom but will be held in the CLE Lecture Hall Thursday, May 28, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Cost is $10. The Phoenicians have a great role in the development of civilization, but little has been known about their daily lives. The results of a 40-year-long archaeological excavation has pieced together the lives of this ancient civilization and allows us to visualize the details of private life in ancient Phoenicia. Presenter Helen Dixon teaches ancient Near Eastern and ancient Greek civilization at North Carolina State University. She’ll share her findings from 10:00 A.M. to noon Friday, May 29. Cost is of $25/$35. For more information on CLE classes or membership, visit www. clehighlands.com, call (828) 526-8811 or stop by our office at 348 South Fifth Street in the lower level of the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands.
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Cashiers Gets Crafty EVENTS
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funds raised during the t’s that time of year again! The finest artisans from shows go to benefit the Cashiers Rotary Club Charities throughout the Southeast fund, which supports area will once again converge on programs that perform good The Village Green for the Rotary works and advocate on the Club of Cashiers Valley’s biannual Arts & Crafts Show. behalf of the under-served and underprivileged within Come to the Crossroads this our community. The club Memorial Day weekend for the has distributed more than $1 return of one of the area’s most million dollars to date and, notable events. with your help, hopes to This year’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show takes place on expand the reach even further. Members of the Cashiers Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, Rotary will also show off May 24, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 their culinary skills at the P.M. both days, rain or shine. refreshment booth, offering On display are some returning The Cashiers Arts & Crafts Show is set for Saturday, May 23 and hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie favorites from past shows, as Sunday, May 24 at the Village Green. burgers, and more to keep you well as some new faces making their debut this year. From unique ironwork and woodcraft to hand- fueled up as you hunt for the perfect piece to add to your collection. Join us and the more than 70 exhibiting artisans as we welcome in thrown pottery, hand-stitched textiles and homemade cakes, pies, jellies, and jams, there’s something to please every artistic palate and summer with fine art, custom crafts, good food, and family fun at the Cashiers Rotary Arts & Crafts Show on May 23 and 24 at the Village tempt even the finickiest of tastes. Entrance to the Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Shows is free to Green in Cashiers. Visit www.cashiersrotary.org for more information attend, but all donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. All on events, participating artisans or last-minute artisan registrations.
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Can You Dig It? EVENTS
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do in the community. They have he Mountain Garden Club is known for their high kicks and planted and tended gardens at the Eckerd Living Center and have many choreographed moves in the educational projects with the students annual Highlands Olde Mountain at Highlands School. The club has Christmas Parade, but what they helped the Big Brothers and Big Sisters, are most proud of is the work they do locally. the Nature Center, and helped to fund portions of the renovation at the Their biggest fundraiser is the annual Kelsey Hutchinson Park. The monies Plant Sale, held this year Saturday, May made from the annual plant sale 23, from 9:00 A.M. to noon. This will help support local scholarships and be the 33rd year the members have are donated to meaningful projects undertaken such a huge project, which is in the planning stages a year in advance. throughout the Highlands area. Champion their good works by They carefully tend their own gardens attending the plant sale, held at the for inventory but also accept donations Highlands Ball Field on the corner of plants from non-club members. of Highway 64 and Hickory Street. They’ll be happy to come “thin” your The Mountain Garden Club’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale, Bring your own cart, wagon or sled, plantings for you and the diggers will slated for 9:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, at the or use the wide variety of sleds made leave your garden in great shape for Highlands Ball Field, is a chance to bring the Plateau’s natural available by the club to load up your the season. Just give Caroline Cook a heritage home with you. purchases. They will even help get all call at (828) 526-2742. Their extensive your plants in your car. selection of local plants include many You’d better come early because this highly anticipated event does varieties of both sun and shade plants; ground covers; and an impressive selection of Dahlia tubers. Expert advice on all the plants is readily get busy, with many plant selections selling out. Rain date is Sunday, May 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Cash and check only, please. For more available from any of the Garden Club members. The Mountain Garden Club tends to be quiet about the work they information, call Andrea Gabbard at (828) 200-6742.
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Time to SOAR by Mary Jane McCall The Special Operations Adventure Race to benefit the children of fallen Special Forces will be staged on Saturday, June 13. The competition will test athletes’ running, cycling, rappelling, and watercraft talents. For more information or to register, visit www.soarhighlands.org.
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he 14th Annual Special Operations Adventure Race benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation will be held on June 13. This annual event continues to draw outdoor enthusiasts from across the Southeast who come to the mountains to challenge themselves and raise money for a great cause. Since its inception, the Highlands Annual SOAR race has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for SOWF, which provides college educations to children of fallen special operations personnel in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. It also provides assistance to families of severely wounded troops with immediate expenses incurred while traveling to
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be at the bedside of their loved ones. The annual SOAR race continues to be an example of how a community can have a positive impact in the lives of very special children whose parent has sacrificed so much for our country. Solo racers and teams of two will run, cycle, rappel, paddle, and navigate throughout the day and can choose either the Sprint Race which lasts five to seven hours and assumes that the racer has basic navigation skills, or the more challenging Elite Race, which lasts 10 to 12 hours and assumes the racer has intermediate navigation skills. For more information on the race and registration, please visit www.soarhighlands.org.
The SOAR Schedule of Events Friday June 12, 2015 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Registration, Check-In, and Gear Check at Highlands Civic Center, US-64 and Laurel Street 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Spaghetti Dinner ($7) 7:00 P.M. Mandatory Pre-race meeting for all racers No entries after 6:00 P.M. Saturday June 13, 2015 7:30 A.M. – Start Elite Race – Main and Fourth Street 9:00 A.M. – Start Sprint Race – Main and Fourth Street 6:30 P.M. – After Race Dinner (food, beer, and wine – free for racers, $7 for all others) followed by Awards as soon as determined. Dinners and Awards at the Highlands Community Building.
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Fishes and Loaves Celebrates 10th EVENTS
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Emergency Food Assistance Program, ith a little help from Above… and from you, miracles do happen. food drives, and direct purchases supply the groceries. This past March Fishes and Loaves celebrated its tenth anniversary. In addition to food distribution, during the winter, the Rotary Club of Cashiers A decade ago a half dozen passionate teams up with Fishes and Loaves to volunteers launched F&L as a program to feed those below the poverty line in Jackson provide free outerwear to the needy during the colder months. County. Since then thousands of households have benefitted from food boxes provided Fishes and Loaves has two major up to twice a month, depending upon need. fundraisers each year: the Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast which will be The food pantry, located behind the fire station, is open Mondays and Thursdays held Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Cashiers Community Center; and the Empty Bowls from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Volunteers from Soup Luncheon, scheduled for Sunday, eleven area churches and other volunteers October 4, 2015 at the Zachary-Tolbert “staff” the food pantry during these hours. Thanks to a generous community, Fishes and House Pavilion. These food-for-life packages contain Loaves reaches some of Jackson County’s neediest For more information about three cans each of veggies, meat, and fruit, neighbors. To learn more, call (828) 506-6170. volunteering, donating, or receiving two cans of soup, dried beans, spaghetti contact Bill (828) 506-6170, Larry (828) sauce, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and peanut butter. Last November and December 187 Thanksgiving 508-0378, or Howard (828) 577-5100. Helping Fishes and Loaves boxes and 167 Christmas boxes were distributed containing Ham or increase their outreach is soul-satisfying for the giver and body-andTurkey, 5 pounds of potatoes, pie, rolls, and all trimmings needed soul satisfying for the receiver. Happy 10th Anniversary, Fishes and Loaves! for a family dinner were distributed. Manna Food Bank, a Federal
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Rise and Shine Contributed by Caroline Cook Rise and Shine for the Highlands Community Fund, an effervescent evening of barbecue, dance and jolly refreshments, will be staged at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, June 7. It’ll boost the fortunes of a host of local causes.
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ark your calendars for an evening of cocktails, barbecue, and dancing music. The Highlands Community Fund will be hosting Rise and Shine for the Highlands Community Fund at The Bascom at 6:30 P.M. June 7. There will be an evening of enjoyment starting with cocktails, then a delicious barbecue dinner catered by Lovie’s of Atlanta. There will be a time to kick up your heels with dancing music provided by the Caribbean Cowboys. This is an evening of pure enjoyment and a time to get to know the Highlands Community Fund Board and the wonderful support it gives to the Highlands community. Since 1966, the Highlands Community Fund has raised permanent endowment funds for the community. Each year, the earnings from these funds are used to make grants to nonprofits serving Highlands. In partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North
Carolina, the Highlands Community Fund has made 97 grants to 28 organizations, totaling more than $580,000. Recent grants have supported projects at The Literacy Council of Highlands, Hudson Library, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands, the Middle School Courtyard Project at Highlands School, The Bascom, the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, the Gordon Center for Children, Highlands Community Child Development Center, Blue Ridge Mountain Health Project, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, the Peggy Crosby Community Service Center, and the Highlands Emergency Council. So Rise and Shine for the Highlands Community Fund and come enjoy a night of great food and entertainment. Tickets to this event are $75 and the dress is mountain casual. For more information, contact Highlands Community Fund Board member Gayle Cummings at (828) 526-0247 or gayle.cummings@me.com.
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Live Is Back by Donna Rhodes
Highlands embraces the raucous spirt of the season with Friday Night Live, a free, joyful music series starting May 22 at Town Square. It’ll be staged through the end of October. For more information, visit the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at www.highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-2112
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t’s May and mountain-style music will be cranking up Friday Night Live performances at Highlands Town Square, starting May 22nd and running straight through October. This fun, free favorite has become a Highlands tradition. Bands start rockin’ about 6:00 P.M. and keep the good times rollin’ until 8:00 or later. FNL happens every Friday night, rain or shine, throughout the summer. FNL started five years ago. It’s the brainchild of Lynn Delgado of Highlands Falls Country Club. Lynn was a former member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. She proposed and initiated this venerable Friday Night music series. It became so popular, bands-indemand started kicking off the weekend every Friday night with good ol’ mountain blues, rock, country, folk, fusion…you name it. If it’s music of the mountains, you can hear it in Highlands. Spectators get up and dance or clog. Kids rock out. Even casual listeners tap a toe. There’s not an idle foot on the block. Don’t miss the Johnny Webb band on May 22, Friday Night Live’s first performance of the season at Town Square. The Chamber of Commerce proudly presents this music for the entertainment and enjoyment of everyone. Spend your Friday evening strolling Highlands, enjoying the music, window shopping, or dining in one of Highlands’ many fine restaurants. For more information contact the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at www. highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-2112.
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Saturdays on Pine by Mary Jane McCall | Photo by Sarah Valentine Regional music – bluegrass, blues, jazz, and rock and roll – returns to Highlands’ Kelsey-Hutchinson Park with a series of Saturday night concerts.
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aturday evening the place to be is at the Saturdays on Pine Summer Concerts. Brought to you by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, The Ugly Dog Pub, and other generous sponsors, these lively Saturday evenings bring out young and old alike to mingle, dance, and listen to great music. Beginning on June 6 and continuing through August, these concerts start at 6:00 P.M. and are held at the Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic, or have a bite to eat at a local eatery before or after the show, and join the fun. It’s truly a great place for friends and families to stop, unwind, relax and enjoy great music and good times. Saturdays on Pine presents some of the finest bands from the region. Whether you like jazz, country, blues, rock and roll, bluegrass,
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or folk music, you will likely find it all here. Kicking off the series on June 6 will be the Lauren Mitchell Band, one of Florida’s most popular blues bands. Featuring Lauren’s soulful voice and supported by a great band, their performance is sure to set the stage for a great season. Other musical acts scheduled include Shane Bridges, who claims musical influences from Merle Haggard to Tom Petty; the Hobohemians from Athens, Georgia, known for playing popular music from the 1920s and 30s; Porch Forty, the funk, southern rock band from Cullowhee, North Carolina; and Highlands’ own Wellstrung, playing bluegrass, folk, and Americana music --- mountain music at its finest. For more information about Saturdays on Pine, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.
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Hike the Summit Contributed by Hillrie Quin
A hike to the summit of Satulah Mountain, set for 9:00 A.M. Friday, June 5, is an ideal way to experience the magic of the Highlands Plateau Greenway. To register, call (828) 526-2385.
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he Highlands Plateau Greenway invites everyone to a hike to the summit of Satulah Mountain. Hikers will leave from Kelsey Hutchinson Park at 9:00 A.M. on June 5 and hike via road and trail to the summit of Satulah Mountain. Along the way there will be experts from the Highlands Plateau Greenway, Highlands Biological Station/Foundation, and The Highlands Cashiers Land Trust explaining the history and biology of Satulah Mountain. It’s also an opportunity to see what’s
involved in the issues of public access to the summit. This event is the annual fundraiser for the greenway. For $25, hikers will receive a guided hike with lectures, a one-year membership in the greenway (a $25 value) and lunch. And as always, there’ll be a surprise or two along the way. To sign up for Highlands Plateau Greenway’s Satulah Mountain summit hike, contact Hillrie Quin at (828) 526-2385 or hillriemquin@gmail.com.
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Women in Wine Fashion Show EVENTS
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The magnificent styles of the Acorns Boutique collection are spotlighted in the Women of Wine Fashion Show, Friday, May 15, at Highlands Country Club.
the answers to your questions. oin Acorns Boutique at Highlands Country Club for a kicked-up version of Highlighting the event is special guest Delta Air Lines Culinary Team Sommelier Andrea Robinson, its annual spring fashion show Friday, May 15, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. one of only 21 female Master Sommeliers in the world. She’ll be joined by Camille Cox with Old Edwards Inn and Spa will pair fashions Champagne Laurent-Perrier; Cassandra Grassi with wines to create stunning style at the social-chic event of the season -- the Women with Grassi Wine Company; Brenda Mixon of The Grade Cellars & Sea Fog; Gabrielle Leonhard of Wine Fashion Show. This exclusive event will feature fashions and accessories from with The Gabrielle Collection; Lindsay Woodard with Retour Wines; and Yolanda Papapietro with Acorns’ world-renowned designers and Papapietro Perry. wines from The Bascom’s Collective Spirits Food and Wine Festival. Sneak a peek at After the show, sip complimentary champagne this season’s hot trends, popular colors, and at Acorns Boutique while planning your summer wardrobe, taking advantage of your 10 percent fashions to suit your personal style. The magnificent styles of the Acorns Boutique discount at Acorns. Shop for designer women’s When you arrive at the historic Highlands collection are spotlighted in the apparel, handbags, and scarves, as well as Country Club you’ll be treated to a Women of Wine Fashion Show, Friday, May 15, jewelry from the collections of Elizabeth Locke, complimentary glass of Laurent-Perrier at Highlands Country Club. Steven Vaubel, and Slane. Acorns’ buyers seldom Champagne. During lunch you’ll not only enjoy a preview of fashions, but will be able to taste wines and lunch purchase more than one or two of each piece they carry, so you’re guaranteed a unique look. with seven award-winning women of wine. Cost for the Women of Wine Fashion Show is $100 and proceeds Have you always wanted to learn more about the most popular grapes and wine blends in the world? From Merlot to Malbec, whatever benefit The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts. For tickets, contact wine you’re interested in, you’ll be surrounded by women who know Tracy Ryan at The Bascom (828) 787-2882 or events@thebascom.org.
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Park Grand Opening EVENTS
Contributed by Julie Schott The long-awaited Kelsey-Hutchinson Park opens with a lavish celebration, Saturday, May 30. There’ll be food, music, a farmers market, and cats and dogs from the Humane Society. To participate, call (828) 371-2653.
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n Saturday, May 30, you’re invited to the Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication of Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. Anticipation and excitement have been growing about this community greenspace on Fifth and Pine Streets in downtown Highlands, a community space for all to enjoy for years to come. You don’t want to miss this free inaugural celebration. Family friendly programming will begin at 11:00 A.M. and run throughout the day. Enjoy live music, theatrical performances, and more. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the shows. Cheer on contestants at the 5k finish line, pick up some locally grown produce at the Farmers Market, or adopt the newest member of your family at the Humane Society’s Stop & Adopt. Be sure to join us for lunch at the Park. Please bring a dish to share and have a seat at the community table -- a communal familystyle dining experience. This will be the first event of its kind in Highlands. For nearly 10 years, Highlanders have had a dream to create a
true village park, a place where the community can come together to celebrate their heritage, share music, ring in the holidays, and find respite and relaxation from the bustle of our busy lives. That dream is becoming a reality thanks to so many in our community including Founders Park Coalition, Pine Street Park Committee, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and the many donors and friends who have stepped up to the plate and taken part in this effort. Thanks to the incredible generosity of those in our community, the original park concept has been expanded to include an adjoining property that doubles the size of the initial design. More support is needed to complete the expansion. If you would like to learn how you can donate or be involved, please contact Founders Park Coalition chair Nick Bazan at (828) 371-2653 or nicholas.bazan@ gmail.com. For information and to sign up for the 5k Run for the Park, contact Skip Taylor at (828) 200-9259 or stmas4280@gmail. com. In the event of rain or construction delays, the event will be moved to the following Saturday, June 6.
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Highlands Kitchen Tour
This rustic log cabin kitchen is one of six to be featured on Laurel Garden Club’s Kitchen Tour in Highlands, North Carolina.
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Laurel Club of Highlands’ Kitchen Tour, slated for August 22, offers a glimpse of the Plateau’s most exclusive kitchens. For more information, visit www.laurelgardenclubhighlands.com.
n August 22, Laurel Garden Club of Highlands will again present the popular Laurel Garden Club Kitchen Tour. Six kitchens have been selected, including kitchens from historic old Highlands, in-town urban Highlands, and fabulous new mountain home construction. Laurel Kitchen Shop will also be selling home baked casseroles, appetizers, and other goodies to go. Tickets go on sale May 1 at The Dry Sink, 450 Main Street
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in Highlands, and online at www.laurelgardenclubhighlands. com. Tickets are $65 each and include transportation. The tour serves as a fundraiser for Laurel Garden Club, which has donated more than $100,000 to the community in the form of grants for community projects. For more information closer to the date, please consult www. laurelgardenclubhighlands.com.
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Wings To Soar Contributed by William McReynolds | Photo by Edward Boos The coolest birds on the planet show up for Wings to Soar, an up-close look at birds of prey. Everyone is invited to attend – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 26, at Highlands School.
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ne of the Southeast’s premier raptor presentations, Wings to Soar, will bring birds of prey to the old gym of the Highlands School on Fifth Street in an entertaining and informative program for people of all ages. The show starts at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 26, and is free and open to the public. John Stokes and Dale Kernahan, a dynamic twosome who are professional presenters at Rock City, Tennessee, will provide a fun-filled evening designed to entertain and educate about nature and birds of prey including eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Their goal is “to thrill the bejeebers out of the audience” by combining music, video, and, oh yes, live birds of prey flying over the audience giving a whole new meaning to the phase “fly by.” This incredible experience will inspire long after it’s over, hopefully “planting a seed
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that will grow into a new connection to the natural world.” The mission of Wings to Soar is to create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world. Through their existing outreach programs, they strive to take environmental education to new heights and give audiences a unique opportunity to view and interact with a variety of birds of prey, up close. This event is free and is provided for all adults and children in Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire, Toxaway, and surrounding areas. It is a part of Mountain Wildlife Days Outreach and is being co-sponsored by the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. For additional information contact John Edwards, Director of Mountain Wildlife Days, at (828) 743-9648 or Ann Campbell with the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society at (770) 314-3521.
Highlands Marketplace EVENTS
Contributed by Debbie Grossman Highlands Marketplace, set for 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturdays, May through October, is a showcase for local handmade/homegrown products in the best small town tradition.
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ow that the April showers have passed it’s time to get out and enjoy what Highlands has to offer. What could be better than walking through the park, picking out fresh produce and some local baked bread for the weekend? You will be able to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, smoothie, or local baked goods while deciding on that perfect handmade gift to buy a friend. ü Most Saturdays from May through October, the Highlands Marketplace will be held in the newly renovated Kelsey Hutchinson Park. The park renovation is a bit behind schedule so the Marketplace will be held on the adjacent property that has recently been purchased by the park coalition. The goal of this market is to allow local farmers, gardeners, growers, bakers, cooks, crafters and artists the opportunity to earn extra income by selling locally produced products. In addition, the market aims to provide residents and visitors of Highlands the opportunity to buy fresh local produce, food and products at a fair market price. The plan is to have local entertainment every week along with incredible handmade / homegrown products. There will be food and beverages
available to purchase along with organic produce, locally made candles, hand woven scarves, handmade furniture and lots more. The Cashiers Highlands Humane Society will join the festivities throughout the season for stop and adopt opportunities. The market has been organized and is being run by a committee. They are asking folks that would like to be vendors to please stop by Fressers Courtyard CafĂŠ or Town Hall to pick up a copy of the rules and regulations along with an application. Or you can email the committee at Highlandsmarketplace@ gmail.com and someone will send one to you. Shoppers can find updates and information by liking Highlands Marketplace on Facebook. For the 2015 Market season, the dates and hours of operation are as follows: Most Saturdays May through October from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. November hours will be from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. (weather permitting) Tell your friends and head to the park!!
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Love Letters
The poignant and deeply personal “Love Letters” will be performed at Highlands Playhouse, May 8-10. For tickets or more information, call (828) 526-2695.
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Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards – in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. Highlands’ own Vangie and Curtis Rich will be playing the roles of Melissa and Andrew. Vangie has been performing on stage for over 70 years and has been in numerous musicals, operettas and plays. She is active in the Highlands United Methodist Church Choir and Children’s Drama productions. Curtis is involved in the Rotary Club of Highlands and is on the Highlands Playhouse Board of Directors. Curtis and Vangie have performed many times together, including “On Golden Pond” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Together, they are sure to add their own flair to the roles of Melissa and Andrew. We will have three performances Mother’s Day weekend. One on Friday, May 8, at 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 9, at 8:00 P.M., and a Sunday matinee on May 10 at 2:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 for all shows. Call the box office today at (828) 526-2695 to reserve your tickets.
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Highlands Motoring Festivial by Mary Jane McCall | Photo by Sarah Valentine
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The Highlands Motoring Festival, June 11-14, is a celebration of the exquisite art of the automobile. To register or more information, visit www.highlandsmotoringfestival.com.
very year the Highlands Motoring Festival gets bigger and better so mark your calendars now to attend the 8th annual festival to be held June 11-14. Known as the “Festival with Altitude,” this celebration of the automobile draws a large following year after year. Start the weekend with a fun day on Thursday featuring multiple events including a golf outing and social at the Highlands Cove Country Club, as well as an opening party later that day at the Ugly Dog Pub, featuring live music and a chance to get to know your fellow car enthusiasts. Friday features a repeat of last year’s popular Lap of the Mountains day drive beginning at 8:00 A.M. and providing a full day of driving while soaking in the scenery of our beautiful mountains. Your $75 contribution for this event includes a light breakfast at Creekside prior to departure. Cap the day off by attending the Motoring to Motown Welcome Party featuring local barbecue and the great sounds of City Street Band. This event is hosted by The Literacy Council of Highlands. Tickets are $80 per person.
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Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. is the Classic Car Show at the Highlands Recreation Park. This year the festival will recognize Mercedes, 1989 and older, as the Marque of the Year. In addition, there will be many other makes and models of cars, both American and foreign, on display. There is no charge for this event and it is a great chance to see many rare and exotic cars and motorcycles. Saturday evening you can relax a bit at the Saturday Night Social featuring a buffet to be followed by a movie on the big screen. Tickets for the buffet are $30 and the fun starts at 5:30 P.M. Complete your weekend of fun with the leisurely Sunday Road Rally featuring a brunch mid-way at the famed Dillard House. Don’t forget to return to the Ugly Dog Pub later to share memories of the weekend and watch the awards ceremony. Proceeds from this year’s festival benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands and all events are open to the public. For more information, including registration information, visit www. highlandsmotoringfestival.com or call the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.
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His Angels of Song The Atlanta Boy Choir will perform at Highlands’ Episcopal Church of the Incarnation on Sunday May 24th at 5:00 P.M.
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he world acclaimed, Grammy Award-Winning Atlanta Boy Choir, directed by Fletcher Wolfe, will sing again at Highlands’ Episcopal Church of the Incarnation on Sunday Afternoon, May 24th at 5:00 P.M. This choir, a favorite of Highlanders for over five decades, will present the concert which they will perform in June at Los Angeles’ famous Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple. The chior will also travel to Hawaii where they will give several performances to honor the World War II heroes. Last June, the choir visited Poland to honor Pope John Paul II becoming a Saint. They were given this honor because of their many appearances with him at St. Peter’s in Rome. He called them “His Angels of Song.”
Recently in Atlanta, The Choir appeared at the Fabulous Fox Theatre along with the Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet Companies in The 40th Anniversary of the “Save the Fox” Campaign. The 65 boys and 40 men who comprise The Choir have a full schedule of concerts this month in Atlanta appearing in many of the large churches and cathedrals as well as The Bremen Museum. The Choir has just been selected to be featured in one the most important films of the decade and has promised not to disclose its title as a great publicity campaign is being organized by the Hollywood producers. The Highlands Concert is free and open to the public with selected reserved seats available to those wishing to help sponsor a needy boy. For further information call our office at (404)378-0064 or email at info@atlantaboychoir.org.
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he Rabun County Music Festival summer concert series gets under way on June 21. As always, some of the proceeds from ticket sales and tax-exempt contributions are used to award scholarships to Rabun County graduating seniors who wish to further their education in the fields of visual or performing arts. Due to the success of our 2014 season, the Board voted to fund an additional scholarship for the 2015 class. The 2015 concert season will be exciting. We have something for every musical taste, and for those who love all music, the season is really a treat. Five concerts are scheduled throughout the summer. Three of the concerts feature returning favorites, and there are two new tribute bands Sunday, June 21, at 4:00 P.M. – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra www. atlantasymphony.org. Sunday, July 5, at 4:00 P.M. – “Simply Diamond” – Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond www.SimplyDiamondRocks.com.; Sunday,
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July 19, at 4:00 P.M. – Jason Coleman – “The Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer” www.jasoncolemanmusic.com.; Sunday, August 2, at 4:00 P.M. – Joe Gransden & His Big Band – “Songs of Sinatra & Friends” www.joegransden.com.; Sunday, August 16 at 4:00 P.M. - “Satisfaction” – Tribute to the Rolling Stones – www.rollingstoneshow.com. Season Tickets for all five concerts in the summer series are $105. Individual ticket prices start at $20. Tickets will be on sale at Rabun County Welcome Center; Macon County (NC) Chamber of Commerce in Franklin; At the door/ Rearden Theater on the day of the concert and online at www. rabunmusicfestival.com. All concerts are at the Rearden Theater on the campus of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Read more about the concerts and buy tickets at www. rabunmusicfestival.com.
The Garden Talk Salon EVENTS
For participants at Mary Palmer Dargan’s workshops, playing in the dirt is serious business. To participate and learn more about her 2015 presentations, visit dargan.com/dovecote-events.
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hirty years of designing landscapes for clients in exclusive places from the coast of California to the low country of the Carolinas has equipped Mary Palmer Dargan with a sharp eye for detail and a humorous, no-nonsense approach to getting things done. “Form follows function, then beautify” is her mantra. You’re invited to get your hands dirty at her Garden Talk Salon at Dargan’s Dovecote in Cashiers. Just in time for Mother’s Day planting, Mary Palmer is offering a jumpstart to your summer garden with her workshop on May 22 – “Jump Start Your Summer Garden with Seed-Blocking!” Soil-blocking, a 100-year-old English technique that was just up Mary’s alley. “I love gadgets of all types and this one rocks,” she says. “It is a little press that ejects the ¾-inch blocks into sets of cakes that resemble chocolate brownies.” Planting medium, seed blockers, buckets, water, seeds and a light lunch is included for the workshop, plus instructions on how to grow flowers successfully. Cost is $25 On May 15 and 16, Dargan is offering “Land. Life. Garden: LifeScapes for Your Home Environment.” The gentle joining of hands between your home environment, your family and nature is her passion. She feels that by taking time to engage with nature and observe how it functions best on your home property, you can design solutions that suit particular situations, and avoid wasting time, labor and resources.
This two-day workshop will empower your property as the ultimate Land and LifeScape environment. Draw your dream garden with compost stations, greenhouse huts, potting area and work out the best practices for your property. You will be guided through preparing and planting your garden with hardy vegetables and annuals, using handprint planting methods and seed-blocking, as well as starting baby plants and dahlias for late spring and summer propagation You do not need to know how to draw to attend this 3 hour garden design workshop. Learn how to plant vegetables and annuals to use handprint planting methods and seed-blocking. Pre-registration ends May 11 for $125/$185 couple. Back by popular demand, on May 29th Jeff Zahner presents “Evergreens for Mountain Landscapes.” Glenda Zahner joins Dovecote for native azaleas in your garden with the dynamic duo giving a narrated walkabout at Chattooga Gardens. June 5, Dr. Lynn Dillard of Scotlyn’s Yard Nursery presents “The Magic of Mixed Baskets and Dazzling Dahlias” with a reception and narrative tour of the collections. All salons are held in Cashiers at Dovecote Porch & Gardens, 35 Flashpoint Drive. Pre-registration is suggested, as these are small groups. You can email mpdargan@dargan.com to register. You may also register at dargan.com/dovecote-events. If you prefer a video of her workshops to share with your friends, just sign up for her newsletter and click the Garden Talk Salon option at www.dargan.com. Getting your hands dirty has never been more fun.
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Mark Your Calendar EVENTS
• The Bascom Exhibitions: Appropriation Art: Finding Meaning in FoundImage Collage Through May 31; New Lightpaintings through June 21 (Stephen Knapp: Reception and Artist Talk May 23; 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.; Contemporary Craft Series: Sam Stark May 2 to July 5 The Bascom Outdoor Sculpture Invitational May 23, 2015 to January 9, 2016. (828) 526-4949. • Live in HD: The Hard Problem, 7:00 P.M., Saturday, May 2, Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. • 23rd Annual Tour de Cashiers, Saturday, May 2. 8:00 A.M., The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Participants can find more details and register online at www.tourdecashiers.com or contact Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191. • “Love Letters” will be performed at Highlands Playhouse, Friday, May 8, at 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 9, at 8:00 P.M., and a Sunday matinee on May 10 at 2:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 for all shows. Call the box office today at (828) 526-2695 to reserve your tickets. • Highlands Biological Foundation’s Wildflower Whimsy, May 8-9. For more information, call (828) 526-2221. • Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Field Trip May 9: Joint walk with Franklin Bird Club. Meet at 7:00 A.M. at Highlands Town Hall parking lot to go to Standing Indian area to see spring migrants. For details, call (828) 743-9670. • 2nd Annual National Adopt-A Thon, Saturday, May 9, Woofgang Bakery & Grooming, (828) 743-9663. • The Bascom presents its annual Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival, May 14-16. Call (828) 526-4949 for more information. • Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Field Trip May 16: A walk on the Weih and Peterkin properties, Glenville area. Meet at 7:30 A.M. at the Highlands Town Hall parking lot. For details, call (828) 743-9670. • Literacy Council of Highlands Volunteer Appreciation Roundup on May 15 will be a wild west-themed party. Call (828) 526-0863. • Annual Spring Fashion Show features the styles of the Acorns Boutique collection, 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 15, Highlands Country Club . For tickets, contact Tracy Ryan at The Bascom (828) 787-2882. • WellStrung to perform at The Bascom Collective Spirits, May 15, (828) 526-5958. • Garden Talk Salon workshop “Land. Life. Garden: LifeScapes for Your Home Environment.” May 15-16, To participate, visit dargan.com/ dovecote-events or call (828) 743-0307. • Live in HD: Man and Superman, 7:00 P.M., Saturday, May 16, Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047. • Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Field Trip May 19: Birds and Beer, Meet outside the Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands at 5:00 p.m. to look for local birds including owls around Harris Lake, before returning to the Pub to enjoy beer and bird talk with those attending. For details, call (828) 743-9670. • Trunk Sale, Thursday, May 21, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. introducing Beija-Flor Jeans, Robin’s Nest, (828) 743-2004. • Open House, Thursday, May 21, Highlands Dermatology. (828) 5261232. • Cedar Chan is featured artist at Smitten’s popular Third Thursday event, May 21, 5:30 P.M. until. Please R.S.V.P. to Smitten at (828) 526-9300. • Garden Talk Salon workshop “Jump Start Your Summer Garden with Seed-Blocking!” May 22 with Mary Palmer Dargan at Dargan’s Dovecote in Cashiers. To participate and learn more call (828) 743-0307. • “Welcome to Mitford” comes to the Highlands Performance Art Center on Chestnut Street in Highlands Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, and again Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. For tickets and further information contact the Highlands Cashiers Players at (828) 526-8084. • Peter Millar Trunk Show, Friday, May 22 - Sunday May 24, T.J. Bailey
for Men, (828) 526-2262. • Book signing by Gene Klein, a survivor of Auschwitz, is set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23 at Hudson Library. (828) 526-3031. • Friday Night Live, a free, joyful music series starting 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 22, at Town Square, Highlands featuring Johnny Webb band. For more information, call (828) 526-2112 • Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 to 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 23 at the renovated 107-year-old Historic Scaly Mountain School House at the corner of Buck Knob and Highway 106 in Scaly Mountain. • Mountain Garden Club’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale, 9:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, at the Highlands Ball Field. Rain date is Sunday, May 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Cash and check only, please. For more information, call Andrea Gabbard at (828) 200-6742. • Blues Brew and BBQ, 4:30 P.M., Saturday, May 23, at The Village Commons. Live Music with Shane Pruit Band and Porch 40.(828) 743-8428. • The Cashiers Arts & Crafts Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, The Village Green. • Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Field Trip May 23: Birding in Gorges State Park. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Highlands Town hall parking lot or at 8:00 a.m. at the new Cashiers Rec Center parking lot. For details, call (828 743-9670. • Atlanta Boy Choir, directed by Fletcher Wolfe, will sing at Highlands Episcopal Church of the Incarnation on Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 P.M. For further information call (404)378-0064. • “Up Close with Annika” Benefit Dinner for the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau with Annika Sorenstam, Old Edward Club, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 24. Contact (828) 526-1783. • Wings to Soar, an up-close look at birds of prey, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 26, Highlands School. For additional information call (828) 743-9648 or (770) 314-3521 • Village Green Nature Series: Musician-Storyteller Bruce Greene weaves a musical tapestry of the region’s rich heritage, 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 26, The Village Green Commons. • Garden Talk Salon workshop “Evergreens for Mountain Landscapes.” with Jeff Zahner Friday, May 29. To participate and learn more call (828) 743-0307. • Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication of Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 30. There’ll be food, music, a farmers market, and cats and dogs from the Humane Society. To participate, call (828) 371-2653. • Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Field Trip May 30: Car trip along Rich Gap Road. For details, call (828) 743-9670. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, will feature “Crazy Daisy” mosaic made of recycled paint palettes. The drawing will be held on Saturday, May 30. For more information call (828) 743-0880.
Weekly Events EVERY MONDAY • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797. • Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. • Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215. • Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Movie Night, 6:00 P.M., classic and recently-released movies and documentaries. Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at HighlandsCashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert Carlton Library (828) 743-0215. • Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215. • Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library, (828) 743-0215. • NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer Street, Franklin, (828) 526-9510. EVERY FRIDAY • Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201 (on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus), Free – Open to the Community, (828) 692-6178. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue Ridge Music (706) 782-9852. EVERY SATURDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. EVERY SUNDAY • Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
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Time On My Hands by Donna Rhodes For Carol Louise Mayer, time is an ally and a constant source of inspiration.
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arol Louise Mayer is a delightful artistic chameleon. She has changed her colors many times to accommodate life and her creative inclinations. A milestone metamorphosis was leaving a highly successful career as program manager in a design department in Indiana to be with her new husband in Florida. It was a hard adjustment. Away from her usual haunts, she asked her husband early on, “What shall I do?” He had the perfect answer. “Easy. Follow your dream of being an artist.” He then proceeded to set up a studio for her. “The first thing I did was focus on being creative,” she says. “At the top of my skilland-passion list was a love for building things, so I took an artistic plunge into designing furniture.” By 2005, she had another inspiration. She morphed from furniture design into clock-making. At that time Florida was bombarded with one hurricane after another. In October she and her husband escaped another threatening storm to North Carolina. Hurricane Wilma and the winds of Fate blew them into the Franklin area where they stopped for the night. “We were enchanted by the region’s
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Southern hospitality,” she says. After several visits to the area she and her husband bought a mountain home. Now she had all the time in the world to do art. Perhaps having free time resonated in her subconscious, for time and clocks became central to her creations. “I wanted my art to be functional and to be a reminder to make the passing of time entertaining, precious, and fun,” she says. Carol has several lines of clocks which fascinate different demographics -- one, a kind of Victorian teapot look, another that appeals to industrial arts fans, and another for the rustic cabin crowd. She categorizes them as mountain rustic, camera clocks, industrial chic, miscellany whimsy, exploding, and Metal-morphs. These whimsical delights have been in galleries from Indiana to Florida to the Carolinas. You can see her capricious creations online at carolbiltart.blogspot.com/ or visit North Carolina Mountain Made on Main Street in Franklin and Mountain Willow, also on Main. With so many styles from which to choose, you’ll have plenty of time on your hands… and your counter… and your table… and…
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Plateau Gallery News THE ARTS
by Donna Rhodes The local arts scene is jumping once again. For artists and collectors, it’s a marvelous time to be in the mountains.
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he Bascom will present one of the Southeast’s premier wine and food events for the culinary pleasure of more than 650 guests at its annual Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival, May 14 to 16. With more than 11 different events over three days, this fundraising weekend ensures free exhibitions, unique education, and community outreach will continue for years to come. Call (828) 526-4949 for more information. The Bascom is open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Spring cleaning! 25 to 50 percent off on all matted prints, ready-made frames, and framed art at Mill Creek Gallery and Framing. Find us in Highlands Village Square on Oak Street. Mill Creek Gallery and Framing is open Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5:00 P.M. Call (828) 787-2021 for more information. Plan now for the Village Square Art & Craft Show, June 20 to 21. Blue Valley Gallery offers art instruction from 10:00 A.M. ‘til noon and 1:00 P.M. ‘til 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Space is limited, so call (828) 743-2956 to reserve your place. We have art supplies as well. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Blue Valley Gallery is located at 45 Slabtown Road in Cashiers. Mountain Mist Gallery is located at 107 South, next to Brookings Fly
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Fishing “On The Hill” in Cashiers. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Call for more information regarding weekly painting classes and workshops, beginners to advanced. Call (828) 743-1801 or visit www.mountainmistgallery.com. Check out the new look. Robert A. Tino Gallery has returned to to Main Street in Highlands. With a soft opening in April and a grand opening in early May, customers will be thrilled to experience his mountainscape painting as well as pottery of local artisans and furnishings that will complement any decor. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Visit www.robertatino. com or call (828) 526-9333 for more details. Calderone Fine Art Gallery and Teaching Studio is located at 3608 Highway 246 in Sky Valley, Georgia. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Join Open Studio, Life Drawing from Model Tuesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. All levels are welcome, B.Y.O.S. (bring your own stuff). Cost is $10. Inquire about other classes. Visit www. calderonegallery.com or call (706) 746-5540. Ann Jacob Gallery is located at 394 Main Street in Highlands. Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., but call for updates on seasonal schedules. AJG is one of the oldest galleries in the area and is known by discriminating collectors nationwide. For more information, call (828) 526-5550.
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Welcome to Mitford by Jenny King The halcyon joys of small town life are explored and celebrated in “Welcome to Mitford,” a Highlands-Cashiers Players production at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, May 21-31.
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ou can tell how much someone loves their town by what they have to say about it. In her “Mitford Years” series, author Jan Karon paints a glorious picture of the fictional town of Mitford, North Carolina, which some say is based on her hometown of Blowing Rock. The center of these sunny stories is Father Tim Cavanaugh, a 60-something Episcopal priest. The characters that surround him make up a village that comes to life through the screenplay written by Robert Inman, based on Mitford of the book series. Highlands Cashiers Players will be staging “Welcome to Mitford” at Highlands Performing Arts Center May 21 – 31. The cast of local area volunteers, under the watchful eye of director Donna Cochran, brings Karon’s stories to life. Father Tim is played by David Ivey. His church secretary, Emma, will be played by Barbara Werder. Virginia Talbot brings to life Sadie, an elderly heiress and Ellen Agee will play Puny, the housekeeper.
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No town would be complete without a café, and owner Percy is played by Stan Cochran, while Kathryn Buckley plays his waitress, Velma. Other townfolk include realtor Mule Skinner, played by Chris Hess and doctor Hoppy, Marcia Shmalo. Ron Leslie and Samantha Moore will play the elderly couple, Uncle Billy and Miss Rose, who live up the hill. Father Tim has a wonderful relationship with his bishop, who will be staged by Hilton Fuller. Tyler Shook of The Highlander Newspaper will play the editor of the local Mitford paper and former Hudson librarian Mary Lou Worley becomes the school principal, with her headmaster played by Dean Zuch. Back at the church, the custodian Russell is played by Ken Knight with his grandson Dooley, played by Jordan Powell. Last, but certainly not least is Lee Lyons as Cynthia Coppersmith, published author. “Welcome to Mitford” comes to the Highlands Performance Art Center on Chestnut Street in Highlands Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, and again Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. For tickets and further information contact the Highlands Cashiers Players at (828) 526-8084.
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The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet
Chamber Music Festival by Luke Osteen
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival opens with a pair of concerts that perfectly complement their venues. For tickets or more information, call (828) 526-9060.
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New York Concert Review has lauded the Quartet’s live performances for “ensemble and intonation ... above reproach,” and described their Debussy as “a shapely, finely conceived account” and their Haydn as having “rhythmic vitality and taut ensemble...” The Bascom concerts will be freighted with an additional layer of meaning as the quartet performs amidst the gallery’s masterpieces, including pieces from its Hudson River School collection. The Sunday, June 28, performance will be preceded by a champagne reception, with a gourmet wine dinner at The Bascom at its conclusion. Cost is $213 per person. The Monday, June 29, concert is bookended by a champagne reception and art exhibition. Cost is $107 per person. Seating at both performances is extremely limited, so it’s wise to get your tickets as soon as possible. Call (828) 526-9020 for reservations and information. Throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 34th season, which stretches from July 5 to August 9, concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 PM. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 P.M. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library. For tickets or information about the 2015 season, call (828) 5269060 or visit h-cmusicfestival.org.
Plays On Demand THE ARTS
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie A pair of dazzling performances by the National Theatre will explore the wonders and mystery of the human mind. The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present “The Hard Problem” at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, May 2; and “Man and Superman” at 7:00 P.M. Saturday. May 16.
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in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s cclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (“Shakespeare in Love,” “Arcadia,” witty, provocative classic. A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) philosophical debate, Man and Superman returns to the National Theatre with his highlyasks fundamental questions about how anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed we live. by Nicholas Hytner (“Othello,” “Hamlet,” “One Man,” “Two Guvnors”). Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as Hilary, a young psychology researcher at guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she a brain-science institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing this dazzling revolutionary. but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, where he is captured by bandits and meets her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the The Devil. An extraordinary dream-debate, institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hot computer and the MRI scanner will answer all pursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, as the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile fierce in her certainty as he is in his. Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to Tickets are available online: www. pray for one. The Hard Problem highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047. Man and Superman: Saturday, May 16: Adults: $22 PAC Members: $18 7:00 P.M. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (“The English Patient,” “Schindler’s List;” “Oedipus” at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in Highlands.
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Anything Goes This Season THE ARTS
by Mary Jane McCall Highlands Playhouse’s 2015 season offers madcap adventures at sea, a touch of the gospel, the excitement and laughter at the core of modern romance and the final days of a legendary performer.
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he 2015 season at the Highlands P l a y h o u s e promises to be one of the most entertaining ever, thanks to the efforts of the staff, board, and volunteers who work tirelessly through the winter months making preparations for the upcoming season. This winter was a particularly busy and fruitful one as they chose an amazing array of musicals to entertain us, and then set off in search of the very best talent from around the United States to bring these shows to life. Artistic Director Bill Patti and Board President Scott Albee traveled to New York City to audition actors for the upcoming performances and were astonished by the number of actors who submitted resumes for consideration. From 2,500 applicants, they narrowed their selection down to 250 who were granted auditions. From these auditions, cast members have been chosen and the shows are ready to go on. The 77th season promises to be one of toe-tapping good times as four world-renowned musicals are in store for us. The season starts with “Anything Goes,” which chronicles the madcap antics of a stowaway and an heiress aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.
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Following that audiences will have a chance to see the ever popular “Godspell,” a musical based around a series of Biblical parables, mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. This show features various musical styles, including rock n roll, pop, R & B, ragtime, and more. “First Date” is next and promises to have audiences laughing hysterically at the story of a blind date between Aaron (who has never gone out with a stranger) and serial romancer Casey. The ensemble cast comes to life as various characters from Aaron and Casey’s past and possible future! The season ends appropriately with “End of the Rainbow,” a musical set in London that follows the last months of Judy Garland’s life. This story follows Garland as she is preparing for her five week run of shows at The Talk of the Town while struggling with both her addictions and her strained relationships with the men around her. Performance dates are: “Anything Goes,” June 25-July 11; “Godspell” July 16-August 1; “First Date” August 6-22; and “End of the Rainbow,” August 27-September 6. For more information, visit the Playhouse website at www.highlandsplayhouse.org or call the box office at (828) 526-9443.
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She Felt Inspired by Donna Rhodes
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Cedar Chan’s playful kingdom is peopled with whimsical animals. Her work can be found at Smitten in Highlands.
hen you enter Cedar Chan’s realm, you cross the threshold into a magical land of fantastical figures. There you might see a backpacking raccoon with a toothy grin, a Mama opossum with clinging babies, or mischievous mice scurrying about vintage alphabet blocks. Cedar creates a dreamland of needle-felted beasties rich with primal familiarity. Though inspired by the wild creatures of the forest, there is something of us in all of her beings. Inter-species relationships fascinate Cedar. She loves humanizing animals. Her hand-felted beasties and soft sculptured figures are her way of acknowledging Nature. . . and what nature could be. There is a queue of critter-characters a mile long jostling around in her exceptionally creative mind, just waiting to be released, if only she had the time to sculpt, felt and stitch them. Cedar is immersed in Nature’s inspiration, surrounded by 3.5 acres of flora and fauna. In her inner sanctum is an Eric Banks quote -- Imagination is evidence of the Divine. According to her collectors, Cedar has already risen to goddess status, though she respectfully clarifies, “That quote is more a reference about the source of my inspiration...a gift...
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so to speak.” Many of you may know Cedar as an accomplished massage therapist. Her talented hands knead knotted muscles by day. They needle-felt and sew by night. She is a self-taught artist, although heavily influenced by two mentors, Akira Blount, renowned figurative doll maker, and Sharon Costello, prominent needle-felter. Cedar loves the process. She thrives on being stirred up by the activity of creation, problem-solving things in her head. “I am currently building a fox armature, wrapping it in batting,” she says. “I am sewing old tee shirt fabric on it. I don’t know where it’s going. That is the wonder of it. I enjoy not knowing what is coming next. That keeps me very interested.” Cedar Chan is the featured artist at Smitten for the month of May. Please come and meet this inspired artist at Smitten’s popular Third Thursday event, May 21, 5:30 P.M. until… Please R.S.V.P. to Smitten at: (828) 526-9300 or e-mail Katherine Evans at kat@smittenofhighlands. com. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Sundays, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Extended hours on Third Thursdays.
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Atcheson by Jenny King Internationally-recognized pianist Randall Atcheson returns to Highlands with a performance to benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands, 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. For information and tickets, visit HighlandsLiteracy.com.
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adeline and Fred Knox have once again joined forces with The Literacy Council of Highlands to bring world-renowned musician Randall Atcheson to Highlands. Join your friends at the Highlands Performing Arts Center from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27, to hear this Julliard School graduate as he shares his immense talent at the keyboard. Children and literacy are important to Madeline. “Helping a child read may seem small, but it will greatly impact their lives in unbelievable ways,” she says. “A person who reads well can take advantage of limitless opportunities.” Children are as important to Randall as they are to Madeline. He teaches up to 70 youngsters a week and works diligently to share his talents globally through his many concerts and recordings. If you have seen Randall, you know he is at home with music of all types — classical, gospel, and pop; and his showmanship brings audiences to their feet. This is a concert you won’t want to miss. General admission tickets are available for $50 per person by calling (828) 526-0863. The concert will be followed by a reception. If you can’t attend the concert, a donation to the Literacy Council is always appreciated. Visit HighlandsLiteracy.
com or mail a check to Literacy Council of Highlands, 348 South Fifth Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Patrons will enjoy a special treat at the Cullasaja Club on Friday evening as they share an intimate dinner with Randall. Very limited seating is available for this event so please call early at (828) 526-0863 for tickets and pricing. Literacy Council President Dick Hills says, “We are so excited that Randall Atcheson is coming back to Highlands to perform for the benefit of our organization. We’re grateful to Madeline and Fred Knox for making this happen and the Highlands Performing Arts Center for their donation of the facility. “For those who don’t know about the Literacy Council, we help folks of all ages learn to read, or read better. We tutor students in all subjects from beginning reading to high-level math and chemistry. We help people prepare for GED exams; teach English as a Second Language; and much more. The funds we hope to receive from the Atcheson concert and those we receive from our longtime supporters are what make it possible for us to continue our mission. Don’t miss Randall Atcheson.”
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A Shower of Stars At PAC Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie Highlands Performing Arts Center announces their 2015 Concert season. Saturday, June 20: Broadway with Jeri Sager Jeri Sager is a veteran of Broadway and numerous national tours. She is best known for her portrayal of “Grizabella” in Cats. She made her Broadway debut as “Frumah-Sara”, in the 25th Anniversary Production of Fiddler on the Roof. Jeri has enjoyed critical acclaim for her portrayal of “Fantine” in Les Miserables and “Eva Peron” in Evita and many others. Sunday, June 28 - Bluegrass: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Rhonda Vincent & the Rage have gained popularity at bluegrass festivals since their formation, playing hard-driving, high-energy contemporary bluegrass music. Her album, “The Storm Still Rages,” was nominated for seven IBMA awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year. Saturday, September 19 - Bluegrass: John McEuen with John Carter Cash and Family A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He has continually performed since 1964. He brings his guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin along with favorite Dirt Band songs and the stories behind them. Joining McEuen will be John Carter Cash and Family. Saturday, September 26 – Broadway, Pop & Opera: Three Tenors and a Diva and GALA These three gentlemen’s careers have reached every continent and
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thousands of international audiences from the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall to premier international venues such as La Scala. But what good is a tenor without a Diva? Taming these three is a beautiful soprano. The Gala Dinner at Highlands Fall Country Club follows the concert. Friday, October 2 – Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beetles Experience with The Billy McGuigen Band This concert takes the incredible music of The Beatles and personalizes it with the stories of audience members. The set list contains songs chosen by audience members. The Yesterday and Today cast does not dress as The Beatles, nor attempt to execute “Liverpudlian” accents. Every Yesterday and Today performance is driven by its unique audience. Friday, November 27 – Christmas in New York with Franc D’Ambrosio One of Highlands’ favorites, Franc D’Ambrosio is returning with his Christmas concert. Best known as the “Phantom” in The Phantom Of The Opera. D’Ambrosio’s resume also includes an Academy Award Nominated film, an Emmy Award Nominated television show, four time Tony nominated Broadway show, Two Grammy Considerations, and a National Theatre Award Nomination. Tickets are available now online: highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.
The art of Stephen Knapp
A Colorful Partnership Contributed by Zach Claxton
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers and The Bascom work together for a beautiful plateau.
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mutually beneficial partnership has existed for several years between The Bascom and the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. The Bascom makes space available for the ALHC board meetings and its monthly programs. Both organizations have web site links to each other. Bascom eblasts include mention of ALHC for partnership programs and for ALHC programs that directly relate to current Bascom exhibitions. The ALHC outreach partnership is listed in The Bascom’s annual catalogue and on its web site. A recently produced Bascom video of ALHC is posted on Facebook and YouTube, and is included in a loop playing in The Bascom atrium. ALHC members assist the Bascom in summer youth art camps. Through The Bascom’s community outreach programs, that partnership has expanded and new initiatives are in the works. On Monday, June 1, the ALHC monthly program will be given by The Bascom staff and will include a description of present and planned Bascom-ALHC partnership opportunities including opportunities and benefits of volunteer work at The Bascom. Annual catalogues will also be available for all attendees. Following this presentation, there will be a docent-led tour of Stephen Knapp’s New Lightpaintings exhibit in the main gallery. This exhibit features examples of a stunning art form new to the 21st Century. Bascom personnel will then lead attendees on a tour of the two Open Studios, their equipment and a discussion of how to become involved. This tour will showcase the recent expansions of both the Ceramics Barn, focused entirely on clay, and the new ground level Open Studio designed for other mediums, such as painting, printmaking and drawing. This meeting is not to be missed and will be an excellent opportunity for ALHC members and the general public to learn more about the exciting recent changes at both The Bascom and ALHC. Social time begins at 4:30 P.M. with light refreshments, followed by the presentation at 5:00 P.M. The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers looks forward to seeing you there. Please visit us at www.artleaguehighlands-cashiers. com for the latest happenings.
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Great Wines, Great Encounters COVER STORY
by Jenny King | Cover Painting by Janet Cummings The Bascom’s Collective Spirits 2015, set for May 14-16, is an exclusive celebration of the marvelous fruits of the vine. To be added to the invitation list, email events@thebascom.org. For more information visit CollectiveSpirits.com or contact the Bascom at (828) 526-4949.
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ne of the most anticipated events in the Southeast returns to The Bascom this spring with Collective Spirits 2015. This year’s festival will be held May 14-16, and features more than eleven different events over the course of three days. Collective Spirits is the single largest fundraiser for The Bascom, ensuring the unique education, exhibition, and community outreach will continue for years to come. The Collective Spirits’ exclusive, benefactor-only dinner on Thursday evening will feature notable chefs and wines, expertly paired and showcased in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau’s finest homes. Friday kicks off with a Women of Wine Fashion Show and Luncheon at Highlands Country Club. Guests will enjoy a viewing of spring’s finest fashions while tasting wines and lunching with five celebrated women of wine. Special guest sommelier Andrea Robinson will lend her expertise to the festival this year. Robinson is one of a small handful of professionals worldwide who has received the title of Master Sommelier. An author and television personality, Robinson also teaches classes and is an advisor for several major corporations including Delta Air Lines. Friday evening’s Stock Your Cellars Wine Tasting and Market
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will boast dozens of award-winning vintners offering tastings of an impressive and varied selection of wines for sale by the discounted case. The evening continues this year with the addition of barbeque, an oyster roast, and bluegrass music from Well Strung. On Saturday, Collective Spirits culminates with an elegant seated meal and live auction conducted by wine-specialist Greg Quiroga of Stellar Fundraising Auctions at Highlands Country Club. Chefs for the event come from some of the finest restaurants in the South representing Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston, New Orleans, and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The Bascom, a center for the visual arts, is located at 323 Franklin Road in Highlands and is open year-round. The Bascom enhances the quality of life through a dynamic arts experience that inspires and attracts residents and visitors through interaction with all forms of visual arts. The facility offers classes for adults and children as well as open studio time. Benefactor packages for Collective Spirits, May 14–16, are expected to sell out this year. To be added to the invitation list, please email events@thebascom.org. For further information visit the website at CollectiveSpirits.com or contact the Bascom at (828) 526-4949.
Wolfgang’s New Manager DINING
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For Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro manager Jacque Babac, the entire enterprise is a family affair.
found another set of grandparents olfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro on Main Street at the restaurant -- owners Mindy and Wolfgang. is one of those remarkable Jacque’s dedication to her restaurant spots where customers return again family is palpable. and again. She says, “One of the hardest things Obviously they come for the awardwinning fare, but it’s the welcoming about living in a seasonal town, is the down time. I practically begged Mindy atmosphere that makes regulars feel to let me do odds and ends while we like family. Wolfgang’s employees feel were closed.” the same way. They can’t wait to get Now that their doors are open, she back to work and see long-standing feels all’s right with the world again. customers whom they’ve missed over As manager, she’s responsible for the winter. everything in the “front of the house.” One of those is employees is Jacque Having worked as a bartender and a Babac. Having worked at Wolfgang’s for server, she knows what it takes to see three years as a server, she is thrilled to that it all flows smoothly. As daunting have been recently named manager of a task as it may be, Jacque handles the restaurant. everything with charm and aplomb. Hailing from Clearwater Beach, Mindy and Wolfgang Green and Jacque Babac. During the busiest of times, customers Florida, Jacque and her husband Matt, along with 6-year-old daughter Layla, have now made Highlands their see only smiling faces and never feel anything but gracious Southern year-round home. Jacque has been coming to Highlands since childhood hospitality -- a testament to how well she does her job. Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro is located at 474 Main Street in to visit her grandmother and they knew this was where they wanted to raise their daughter. Being so far away from their families, Layla has Highlands. To reach them, call (828) 526-3807 or email wom2@me.com.
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Healthy Peppermint Chocolates This easy, healthy chocolate recipe is almost – almost – as sweet as Mom.
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or a happy healthy Mother’s Day, Mom will surely appreciate these sweet pieces of chocolate heaven. Creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these chocolates taste decadently rich. Yet they’re healthy, raw and vegan. Store these chocolates in an air-tight container in the fridge. Ingredients 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil, melted 1/4- 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder + more for rolling the chocolates in
1/2 Cup Maple Syrup or Raw Honey 15 Drops Peppermint Extract Instructions Carefully mix the coconut oil with the syrup and stir the peppermint oil in. Add the cocoa powder, sifting to avoid clumps. Start with less powder, taste and add more if desired. Put the mixture into an ice cube tray. Put the tray into the fridge for about 20 minutes. Take the tray out of the fridge, and using your hands, mold the mixture into balls. Roll the balls in cocoa powder.
Stand by Your Man DINING
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Trust your instincts when judging a wine from seasons past.
just returned from a wine trade show, and as I wandered around the room looking for a diamond in the rough, I noticed that there were wines that were made nearly a decade ago that were still available. This raised a few questions for me: Why do I feel like there isn’t enough wine when I could still buy Bordeaux and Rhone wines from the notable 2009 vintage? And secondly, why are these wines still available? I recall when I first got into the wine business 25 years ago. When a vintage was declared “substandard or bad” it was bad. Prices went down and deals were made to move lesser quality product. Today, the definition of a bad vintage usually means “not as good as last vintage,” or “won’t be as good as the next,” or even “not ideal conditions for some varietals.” Are there really any more bad vintages? I think the term “Bad” today is referring to the economic practices of the wineries more than the quality of the initial product. Some wineries refuse or cannot afford to drop poor quality fruit from their vines. Some, when faced with a substandard product, will sell their grapes or put all of their fruit into a lower tier wine. Aaaand there are some that just say you either pay full price for this substandard product or you won’t get any of my 99 point rated wine to be released next year (my personal favorite). The point is, talented winemakers make good wine all the time regardless of conditions. So next time you go to buy your old standby or your special occasion favorite, forget the wine rags and stand by your man. Odds are he won’t let you down.
Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator Madison’s Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
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Chillin’ and Grillin’ by Jenny King Simple and deeply flavorful, Jennifer Cunningham’s splendid Lavender Chicken is perfect for the cook on the go.
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t’s been a long day and most people would just open a box or throw something together for dinner. Not Jennifer Cunningham of the Highlands Visitors Center. She’s always loved to cook and says if she had to do it all again, she’d get a culinary degree rather than a business degree. As a matter of fact, her house was where everyone gathered while she was in college. “They knew I’d be cooking something other than ramen,” she says. This month’s recipe is one she and her husband David eat frequently. They’ll prepare the chicken and leave it in the fridge. Whoever gets home first will start it and get the grill ready. Oh, and speaking grilling: they grill over natural charcoal they’ve prepared from logs, adding pecan or cherry chips for flavor. For wine pairings and dessert suggestion, stop by The Highlands Visitors Center and she’ll be happy to talk food with you! Lavender Chicken Ingredients: Whole Chicken butterflied -- Try to use organic or grass fed -- you really can tell the difference in the texture and taste of the meat. Dry Rub: Use fresh herbs if possible 2 Tablespoons Lavender 2 Tablespoons Thyme 2 Sprigs of Rosemary
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2 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Garlic 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper Glaze: 1 Stick Melted Butter ¼ Cup St. Germaine ¼ Cup White Wine 1 Teaspoon Lavender 1 Teaspoon Thyme 1 Teaspoon Rosemary Zest of One Lemon Juice of One Lemon Cover the chicken in good olive oil, and massage with the dry rub, making sure to get both sides and under the wings. Let sit for one hour. Roast chicken at 375 degrees for one hour. Prepare a charcoal grill. Make sure your coals and wood are not too smoky, you just want the essence of the smoke, not the flavor. Place the chicken on the grill and glaze one side for 15 minutes to crisp the skin. Flip the chicken and do the same on the other side. Be sure to keep the grill open, this will help regulate the smoke flavor since the chicken is already cooked and you’re just crisping up the sides. Serve with young asparagus and roasted new potatoes drizzled with good olive oil and rosemary. Depending on the size of the chicken this will serve four.
Win-Win Wednesdays DINING
by Mary Jane McCall Lakeside Restaurant’s Evenings at Lakeside is a wonderful way to eat well while doing good. For more information or reservations, call (828) 526-9419.
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evening. It’s also important that when pring is in the air and Laura Huerta, the proprietor at Lakeside making reservations that you mention that you’re there to support your Restaurant, and her extraordinary staff are open and ready to get the chosen non-profit. Many area non-profits, including The season started. Literacy Council of Highlands, HighlandsThis not only means terrific food, an extensive wine list, excellent service and Cashiers Hospital, Scaly Mountain Woman’s Club, International Friendship quaint ambiance in a peaceful lakefront setting on Harris Lake, but also the Center, Highlands Community Child continuation of a longstanding policy of Development Center, The Highlands Playhouse, Highlands Chamber Music giving back to the community. Festival, Gilliam’s Promise, The Bascom They are especially excited to be and the Highlands-Cashiers Land continuing their Evenings at Lakeside Trust, have taken advantage of this as a means to support local non-profits. terrific opportunity. Their supporters Wednesday evenings are set aside for look forward to a chance to have a area non-profits to join Lakeside in raising meaningful evening out enjoying great money and awareness for their causes. Lakeside’s Annie Hoffman, Laura Huerta, food and a relaxing atmosphere, all Interested non-profits should contact Jeremy Anderson, and Mary Brooks. while supporting their favorite cause. Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 to select an For more information or to make available date. Lakeside will donate 15 percent of the non-profit’s guest checks that evening to the non-profit. reservations, please call Lakeside at (828) 526-9419. They are located It is up to each organization and their board members to market their at 531 Smallwood Avenue.
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Up Close with Annika by Jenny King Storied golfer Annika Sorenstam will visit Cashiers/Highlands at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, May 24, when Old Edwards Club hosts Up Close with Annika. The evening will feature a dinner reception, door prizes and live and silent auctions.
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nnika Sorenstam, one of the most successful golfers in history, is coming to The Plateau in May and the public is invited meet her. Old Edwards Club will play host to Up Close with Annika on Sunday, May 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Guests will enjoy a strolling dinner reception, passed hors d’oeuvres and spirits, door prizes, and the chance to bid for some great items and experiences in the live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of The Plateau and the ANNIKA Foundation. The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) began in 2014 when Mountain Youth Charities wanted to help area children discover their gifts and talents to shape their future lives. BGCP houses its daily activities within the Cashiers Community Center as well as a meeting room in the firehouse. The ANNIKA Foundation has a similar mission. Annika feels very strongly about giving back. In 2007, she created the ANNIKA
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Foundation to give young children the same opportunities she had as a child to lead a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. It also offers aspiring junior golfers opportunities to pursue their dreams. In 2008, Annika was named the “Most Caring Athlete” by USA Weekend magazine. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the most decorated golfer in the history of the LPGA. She has won 72 official LPGA tournaments including 10 majors and 18 other tournaments internationally. The cost of the benefit dinner is $300 per individual and $500 per couple, and proceeds will be split between the BGCP and the ANNIKA Foundation. Tickets may be purchased at www.bgcplateau.org under the “News and Events” tab. For more information, contact Jerry West at jwest@oldedwardsclub.com or phone Old Edwards Club at (828) 526-1783.
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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Asia House • 151 Helen’s Barn Avenue • 828-787-1680 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • C • • • 11 Bella’s Junction Cafe • 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC • 828-526-0803 $ $ $ • C • L • • 83 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5 The Dog House • 294 South 4th St. • 828-526-8364 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • • 81 Dusty’s • 493 Dillard Road • 828-526-2762 ¢ ¢ • • C • • • • 81 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • 828-526-4188 ¢ -$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • • 79 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth St. • 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • • 79 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwod Avenue • 828-526--9419 $-$$ $$ $$$ • • • • NC • • • 80 The Log Cabin • 130 Log Cabin Lane • 828-526--5777 $-$$ $-$$ $$ • • • • • C • L • • 85 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main St. • 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 23 Mountain Fresh Grocery • Corner of Fifth and Main • 828-526-2400 ¢ ¢ -$ ¢ -$ • • C • • • • 85 On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • • 80 Paoletti’s • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • 86 The Ugly Dog Pub • 294 South 4th St. • 828-526-8364 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • • 81 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • L • • 5 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS *On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market • Crossroads • 828-743-4334 • 86 The Orchard • Highway 107 South • 828-743-7614 $$$ • • • • Dinner C • • • 86 Slabtown Pizza • 45 Slab Town Road 828-743-0020 $ $ • • C • • • 86 Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • 56 ¢ $
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Highlands Area Restaurants Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - 828-526-1663 Asia House - 828-787-1680 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main/ Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926 Creekside Casual Dining - 828-526-9822 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 The Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Dusty’s - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 El Manzaniilo - 828-526-0608 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188
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Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419 The Log Cabin - 828-828-526--5777 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti’s - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats Deli - 828- 526-9632 Tokyo - Authentic Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800 The Ugly Dog Pub - 828- 526-8364
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VENTURE OUT
‘Hosta’ La Vista The ubiquitous Hosta beguiles with subtle displays of color throughout the Highlands/Cashiers landscape.
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to have all of one kind, while others prefer to mix it up t starts in February. showcasing the different colors, leaf size, and plant sizes. Your mailbox gets one. Then two, sometimes The colors range from a bluish tint to bright Kelly green to more. I’m talking about seed catalogs, gardening a lemony color, and there are variegated leaves as well. and plant magazines, and that’s when the The center stalks bear flowers in pinks and whites, and dreaming begins. are excellent in a vase mixed with other summer flowers. During some of the darkest days of winter, we’re Hostas need at least six weeks of cold weather dreaming of the beautiful images in those ‘wishbooks’. (nightly temperatures below 40 degrees) in order to Why is it there’s usually something on e.v.e.r.y. single page that catches your eye? So, you dog-ear this page, go into their necessary dormancy. While other zones then another, and another until the choices seem can grow Hostas, the ginormous plants thrive in areas like ours. impossible, and if you’re like me, you hardly ever Hostas are native to Northeast Asian countries, but actually place an order. can be seen all over the world. Leopold Trattinnick, an There’s one plant that is easily accessible without Austrian botanist named the plant in honor of another a catalog, and the best part is that there’s virtually no maintenance with this ‘wonder plant.’ Austrian botanist – Nicholas Thomas Host. Thank Contributed by goodness he was so generous and didn’t name it after I’m talking about the Hosta. Jeannie Chambers himself. Hostas is so much easier to say than would Although we’re considered zone 6, we can grow The Accidental Gardener be Trattinnickas! many things slated for zones 5-7. Any of the Hosta The best place to get any plant to grow well in your yard is to buy local. family loves it here because of our temperatures and the amount of rain we get. I’m sure you’ve seen some of the huge Hosta plants that make Remember, ‘What grows in Highlands stays in Highlands.’ The Mountain you wonder if you’re in ‘the land that time forgot.’ At the very least, lush Garden Club Plant sale is always held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend -- it’s a little early this year -- Saturday, May 23. specimens that remind us we live in a rain forest. The time is 9:00 A.M. to noon and you’ll want to be there as soon as the No doubt, if you have Hostas, you’ve already noticed the cylindrical green shoots bursting through the earth – mid-April throughout May seems to be gates open. One reason (obviously) is to get the best selection of all the the best time to witness the Hostas’ miraculous rebirth after the cold hard plants offered, but another reason? winter. The beauty lasts for months, and sometimes after a good summer You get to stand there in the midst of one of the most beautiful Hosta rain, you can almost see them stretch their leaves to welcome the sun. displays around – and they all came from this area, “proven plants” ready There are up to 70 varieties of Hostas to choose from. Some people like to be adopted by you.
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Golf Ego-adjustment VENTURE OUT
Two simple steps and the judicious application of self-control can improve your game dramatically.
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n teaching and playing with many club golfers, there are two glaring faults I notice on nearly every course. Not taking enough club. We all want to hit the ball further, and that’s not a bad thing, but I see so many golfers picking the club that they would have to hit perfect with a hard swing to reach the green. Instead of that, try taking one more club and hitting it 75 instead of 100 percent. I promise your swing will be much better at a speed you can handle easily. It will take some willpower, but as I get older I’m doing it and am getting better results. Sure, it’s nice to say I hit a 9 iron 130 yards, but where did it go? Hit the 8 iron with a short smooth swing and I’ll bet you hit more greens. I also see so many golfers who, as soon as they get near the green, grab their lob wedge. Sure, there is a time for this shot. It is only when you have very little green to work with and must hit a
Contributed by Tom Chillemi, PGA Golf Professional Tom’s Golf Tours, info@tomsgolftours.com
short, high shot. I try to let the amount of green I have to work with make my decision for me. There is nothing wrong with using a 7 or 8 iron to chip with and just gauge where the ball needs to land and roll to the pin. With less loft, you just need to play the ball back in your stance and use a short firm swing, keeping your hands leading the shot. The odds of you making proper contact with this shot is much better than trying to be a touring pro and hit very difficult lob shots that take a pretty full swing. The key to both of these is to not let your ego get in your way and play the percentage shot. It takes some willpower, but if you try these two things, your game will improve along with your scores. Don’t forget to get in touch with me if you are interested in a golf trip to Ireland or Scotland. Check out my ad in the Laurel.
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he Wood Thrush’s loud, flute-clear ee-oh-lay song rings through the Plateau’s forests in summer. This reclusive bird’s cinnamon brown upperparts are good camouflage as it scrabbles for leaf-litter invertebrates deep in the forest, though it pops upright
frequently to peer about, revealing a boldly spotted white breast. Though still numerous, its rapidly declining numbers may be due in part to cowbird nest parasitism at the edges of fragmenting habitat and to acid rain’s depletion of its invertebrate prey.
Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar | Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
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loodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis L., is a member of the Papaveraceae family. It is a native spring wildflower that grows in our rich woodlands. It can grow in full sun, but is more often found in semi-shaded, light-wooded areas with moist, acidic soil. A perennial that grows up to 10 inches tall, the plant has a single, basal leaf that can be as wide as eight inches. The flower is located on a separate stalk and is white with a yellow center. Bloodroot is one of the first wildflowers to bloom beginning in late winter and continuing into early spring. The “root,” consisting of a thickened rhizome covered with fibrous roots, is known for its reddish-orange color. Photo by Ezra Gardiner Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
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Bear Matters by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Peggy Marra Local bears and the people who love them have a tireless advocate in B.E.A.R. If you’d like to learn more and help spread the word about living safely around bears call (828) 526-9227.
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.E.A.R. (Bear Education and Resources), a task force of MountainTrue, has been working hard over the winter and is ready to launch several exciting new programs. Chairwoman and bear enthusiast Cynthia Strain says, “B.E.A.R. is all about harmonious coexistence. It’s our mission to keep people and bears safe.” “That’s not always easy. Living in the mountains, we share the same environment with bears. There is an invisible line of separation that often gets crossed by both sides, sometimes with a disastrous outcome.” We all get a thrill when we see an iconic black bear in the wild. We might want to feed it, or touch it, or engage it somehow…worse yet, put it in a selfie. Such is the source of most injuries from bears. Bears have a different opinion of us. Their fascination for humans has more to do with the sunflowers seeds, or tasty grilled fish bits we provide on our decks. That spells trouble -- for people and the bears. So what are the guidelines for defining that line of separation and staying on the safe side of it? B.E.A.R has the answers.
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“Besides several brochures that are widely available in Highlands and Cashiers, our group has three new powerpoint programs primed and ready to take to schools, community organizations, and hiking groups, says Strain. B.E.A.R. recently debuted Arthur Hancock’s donated bear costume (worn by Steve Day) for a Cashiers Recreation children’s program. It was a huge success, and “da Bear” will make his appearance in some of their future presentations. Here’s where you come in. Name “da Bear!” Call in your entry to (828) 526-9227, or e-mail cypicturelady@aol.com with your own name, email address, phone number, and your bear name suggestion. June 2 is the deadline. The winner will be announced in June and a prize will be awarded. Call for more details. And while you’re at it, volunteer your services! B.E.A.R. needs writers, spokespeople, educators, brain-stormers, brochure distributors, and go-fers. With your concern, help, and service we can all get our bear-ings straight.
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VENTURE OUT
Deer to Their Hearts by Donna Rhodes That cute-as-a-button fawn probably doesn’t need your help, but there are still things you can do.
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awns score about a million points on the cuteness scale. When found in the wild, we make the assumption they are abandoned. We want to “rescue” them because they are so darn adorable. Truth is, 99 percent of the time, they don’t need rescuing. Mother Deer has put them in hiding mode while she goes to forage or divert danger. She’ll be back anywhere from two minutes to 12 hours, and her baby will be fine. Fawns don’t even have a scent for three months. Mother Nature’s been perfecting survival and evolution skills for millennia, she’s got this. Most people don’t realize that innocently picking up a fawn in the wild will reduce its life expectancy by 50 percent. Think of it in these terms: pick it up and it is already half dead. Sobering concept, is it not? In addition, there are stiff fines for tampering with fawns. So what do you do when you happen upon a fawn? North Carolina Wildlife Officer Mark Ray says, “Just leave it alone. If it remains abandoned for 24 hours or more, don’t touch it, but call one of two North Carolina licensed deer rehabilitation units.” Those contacts are: CRF Fawn Rescue (Kathy and Kenny Hayes),
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(828) 524-8090 (H), (828) 421-6489 (C); or Rehabilitators Mark and Cindy Meier, (828) 349-3353, (828) 342-2889. You can also go online at www. ncwildlife.com. In the left column, click on Wildlife Problem, then Injured or Orphaned wildlife, and finally Fawn Rehabilitation where centers are listed by county. If you shouldn’t feed or care for a fawn in the wild, in what other ways can you help? The two aforementioned rehab centers are desperately in need of support, namely money and volunteers. May is when does drop their fawns. That launches a hectic rehab season. It costs $11 a day to feed one fawn special formula (goat milk), and that doesn’t include meds, maintenance, vet care, etc. Kathy and Kenny, Mark and Cindy have borne all the expense of shelter construction, food costs, etc., for their rescue efforts. But they can’t do it all. In addition to financial donations, they need daily help spreading straw bedding, cleaning stalls, feeding babies, wiping behinds (yes, fawn bottoms have to be wiped to stimulate evacuation), planting clover, holding bake sales, garage sales, writing grants…the list is endless. If you have a few hours to spend, you’ll be making a huge difference for these saints of wildlife. Helping is a deer thing!
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HISTORY
George Keener’s Whiteside Valley
Pin-ups to Landscapes by Donna Rhodes | Photo Courtesy Highlands Historical Society
George Keener’s discernment of beauty and his expression through painting earned him an appreciative audience far beyond the Plateau.
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he Highlands Plateau, well known for its natural and manmade beauty, supports many artists and craftsmen, among them George Keener of Walnut Creek. His family tree is rooted in the Keeners of Highlands and Goldmine. Keener was a self-proclaimed shade-tree mechanic of 40 years, rebuilding many an automatic transmission. His well-trained mechanical hands were equally gifted at painting, his true passion. He took his first official art class when he was in his thirties, but prior to that he painted pin-ups. Keener was quick to explain that he worked from imagination, not models. “I just made ‘em up -- You can make ‘em up like you want ‘em,” he said. “After I got married [to Dottie Owens] I had to do horses.” That’s the kind of yeah or neigh situation married men can appreciate. Keener retired in 1988. For the five years up to his passing in
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2003, he painted full-time. He transitioned from pin-ups to horses to landscapes, employing realism in oils and acrylics to paint the mountains, streams, pastureland, forests and countryside of the Southern Appalachians. He frequently placed in the top 100 painters selected by the Academy of Arts for the National Parks in its annual art competitions. His work appears in collections all over the Southeast, including the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Painting for him was a spiritual experience. He believed each image sprang from his heart and leapt through him into his brush. He made a mechanical analogy: “Art is like putting grease on a wagon wheel. If you know what you’re doing, it goes on easy. God gives you the talent, and if you use it, you can go as high as you want to.” Keener greased many a wheel, literally and figuratively. Thanks to his contributions, art on the Plateau keeps on rolling higher and higher.
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The Red Barn Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society A simple trip to Sylva can be a journey through time as well.
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hose of us in the Cashiers area find it necessary to drive to Sylva at least a couple of times a year as that’s where Jackson County’s business takes place. Most of us use Highway 107 North, starting at the Cashiers Crossroads, for our drive to the county seat and it is a scenic route through natural and man-made history if you will take the time to pay attention. At the top of the first hill, you cross one of the many official Continental Divides. Continuing north on 107, the altitude diminishes all the way to the Power House where the road becomes level – folks often say “going off the mountain,” or “going down to Sylva,” even though when looking at a map a northerly direction seems to appear to be “up.” In the early days of the colonial era, the British Colony of South Carolina claimed that our Continental Divide was the border of South Carolina! The next road to the left is Laurel Knob and if you venture down that road, you’ll end up on Norton Road after seeing a lot of old homes, rolling meadows, and new developments. Continuing on 107 North, you’ll soon see on your left our local Blue Ridge School complex and the Rescue Squad headquarters – both on North Norton Road. Just ahead you’ll see glimpses of Lake Glenville, built in 1940 with the damming up of the Tuckaseigee River and flooding the valley where the little village of Glenville
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was located. Some buildings were moved to higher ground; the cemetery, graves and all was moved up on a hill which you’ll see on your right. Sometimes when the lake level is lowered, eerie remains of what usually is hidden beneath the water are seen. After driving through the present day Glenville, you’ll reach Pine Creek Road which lets you drive on top of the lake’s dam. From there on down to the foot of the mountain, you parallel the Tuckaseigee River. Its headwaters begin in the Cashiers area, grow wider and flow faster to its ultimate arrival in the Gulf of Mexico. Our present abbreviated scenic tour of part of Highway 107 North ends a few more miles past the historic Power House, which you’ll see on your right as the terrain finally levels out. With the river still on your left, you go past Dr. John R. Brinkley’s house on the right hand side and in a short time you’ll spy the back of a large red barn on the other side of the river on your left. Right past the seed and feed store, turn left at Moody’s Bridge, cross over the river and make an immediate left onto Roy Tritt Road. Soon you’ll see the front of the red barn – a sight to behold. You’ll never drive to Sylva again without looking over at that barn. In a future article, I’ll tell you the story of the Tritt family who built the red barn a long time ago. [Thanks to Doug Tritt for the picture of The Red Barn.]
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
A Highlands Benchmark At the exclusive Duke Home, beauty lies in the breathtaking surroundings and the exquisite attention to detail.
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hen the Atlanta developers began their layout of this gorgeous 80acre tract of land located on the Dillard Road near Highlands Country Club, they separated it into two areas – The Grayrocks and The Hemlocks. The Grayrocks comprises the inner core of the development and boasts beautiful vistas and sunsets. The name came from moss-covered rocks seen throughout and upon approach to the subdivision. The Grayrocks consists of only eight homes. The other area, The Hemlocks, is on the periphery and includes the remaining 25 homes. Only minutes from downtown Highlands and just two hours from Atlanta, this is a most desirable neighborhood. With the use of natural bark and native stone and landscaped to enhance the mountain beauty that surrounds, an Adirondack style was created. The density of homes versus the large acreage creates a sense of community while assuring privacy. The Duke Home is part of The Grayrocks and was designed by renowned architect Jack Davis from Atlanta. It boasts an English Cotswald cottage look and was built by Keith Ashe, who is known for attention to details. The home features five bedrooms and is currently used as a four-bedroom plus an office. The spacious master suite on the main level features hardwood floors and an eloquent
bath comprised of Travertine tile and natural limestone. The other four ensuite bedrooms have hardwood floors and boast lavish baths as well. Upon entering the spacious foyer, you’re struck by custom finishes and details –one being a parquet design that is mirrored in the ceiling above. Heavy mouldings add to the mountain eloquence. A charming reading/napping room to the left is adorned with a stone fireplace and is adjacent to the wetbar. An open floor plan combines the great room with massive stone fireplace and a dining area flanked by large windows for enjoying the views and sunsets. A great gathering spot is the kitchen with a gas range, Subzero dual refrigerator and freezer, and a Bosch dishwasher. Custom cabinetry is found throughout the home. Three Rumford fireplaces, one on the rear porch and one in each of the two living areas allow for cozy nights perfect for sipping wine and reading a novel or watching your favorite team on television. This lovely home is unique in design and beckons new owners who appreciate attention to details, quality construction, natural beauty and surroundings, gorgeous sunsets and mountain views. To schedule a showing call Pat Allen at Pat Allen Realty Group at (828) 526-8784 or (828) 200-9179. Or email Pat at pat.f.allen@gmail.com.
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A Bold Portfolio HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Larry East Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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he next time you meet with your Financial Advisor, you may want to discuss new ways to manage your portfolio. For instance, one increasingly popular option among individual investors is managed accounts,
a way to tap into resources traditionally reserved for the very largest investors such as pension funds, endowments and high-networth investors. Inside Managed Accounts You may find managed accounts especially pertinent when you and your Financial Advisor discuss rebalancing. The process of bringing your holdings back into line is a deliberate one, not to be confused with tactical responses to evolving market conditions. But managed accounts may offer a way to blend the two. Generally speaking, managed accounts are one way individual investors can gain access to money managers who typically may require minimum investments of $1 million – and $100 million isn’t unheard of. Supervised by teams of seasoned portfolio managers, managed accounts offer investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles. The varied
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menu of investments makes it easier to tailor a solution to your specific needs, goals and time horizon. What’s more, managed accounts are readjusted automatically in real time. That means managed accounts can help you stay focused on your targets even when the market is enduring a volatile session (or month). Making a Choice Despite their impressive qualifications, managed accounts may not be right for everyone. For example, active investors who prefer to have a larger role in the day-to-day oversight of their investment portfolios may not feel comfortable relinquishing control, even to investment professionals. They are also not designed for inactive accounts. However, that same quality may be what makes a managed account solution attractive to someone else who wants a portfolio designed to respond to day-to-day shifts in the
investment market. The wide variety of choices managed accounts offer investors can also feel confusing, and some investors may prefer a simpler solution. Again, that same quality may be what attracts a different investor who’s seeking a degree of diversification that might otherwise be difficult to manage. The costs involved can also play a role in determining whether managed accounts are right for you. First, check out the minimum investment required by the manager and make sure it’s within the amount you and your Financial Advisor are willing to earmark for a managed account. Work with your Financial Advisor to determine if a managed account is appropriate for your overall investment strategy. If so, he or she can help you tailor an asset allocation strategy to fit your financial goals, and seek out the right mix of managers to help you achieve those objectives.
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Rebuilding Digestive Tracts HOMES & LIFESTYLES
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any people experience abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and/or belching - and when one doesn’t absorb nutrients properly, other symptoms may occur, such as fatigue, body aches, or loss of vitamins. Why does this happen? The small intestine (SI) gets overpopulated with bacteria that is not familiar to the SI. The SI is home to 10,000 bacteria per milliliter versus 1 billion per milliliter in large intestine. Big difference! As food moves from the stomach to the SI and then into the large intestine it pushes bacteria with it, limiting the bacteria in the SI - but when this normal activity is interrupted, an overgrowth of the
wrong bacteria in the SI can occur. This change in the integrity of the SI can be caused by an improperly functioning ileocecal valve (located between the end of the SI and beginning of LI); long term use of antibiotics; or proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prilosec, etc) and antacids, to name a few. This mechanism needs to be fixed. If not it can lead to dysfunction and the possibility of more serious problems such as leaky gut, which allows large protein particles to get into the bloodstream. The body sees these particles as foreign objects and attacks, creating a sensitivity to that protein; thereby creating allergies and autoimmunetype reactions. You must
remember that 70 percent of the tissue that makes up our immune system is in the intestines. Check out our Newsletter on April 6 when we mention a new study at Duke revealing new evidence about the importance of the appendix and good bacteria: “So I Think I Have SIBO, Now What?” There are tests that can be done, such as hydrogen breath tests or culturing bacteria. Dr Resa, a Diplomat with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, has successfully spent years working with patients with changing food choices and rebuilding the digestive tract with the nutrients that the SI needs to become strong and functional again.
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What Kind of Patient are You? HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022
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hat kind of patient are you? As a doctor, I come across many kinds of patients with many different outlooks on medicine and healing. The first type of patient, one who seeks natural care over allopathic
or “mainstream” medicine, often understands the paradigm of healing with natural means. The premise of this approach is to facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal. These patients seek out functional medicine doctors like chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists and physiotherapists. This type of patient understands that full healing will last longer, giving the body a better chance of preventing further damage and/ or disease. The education that goes along with natural healing is invaluable as long as the doctor explains and directs it with focus and purpose. This patient is hungry for success but is also willing to stay the course until the healing is well in place. The second type of patient is
more in the category of “make it quick” and “how long will this take”? Many of these patients are already on several medications for pain, inflammation and muscle relaxation and just want the quick fix. They can be harder to teach and convince that, if the body doesn’t fully heal, the pain is likely to return as soon as the medication stops. Very often the negative or apathetic attitude or lack of education of these patients is enough to sabotage the whole natural process and they quit too soon. This type of patient often seeks temporary bouts of relief and then they are right back to the old habits that put them in pain in the first place. These patients can be a difficult challenge for most natural healers. The third type of patient is the
one that falls right in between. There is desire to heal fully even if it requires the help of medications that address inflammation or pain. This combination helps the body to take on the process of natural healing without the longer time period for this to happen. This patient has usually exhausted their prescriptions and often feels at the end of their rope when they show up at my office. They might have a good understanding of their body and the root cause of their pain and are more willing to work at healing with some extra help from me. Whatever type of patient you are, if you listen to the education I provide and believe in the body’s innate ability to heal, you will find even greater results and benefits from natural healing.
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SERVICES
ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
CABINET DESIGN
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CONSTRUCTION
LAWN/HOME SERVICES
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GIVING BACK
Saint Sally: A Godsend at Hospice by Jenny King Sally Caffery embodies the Hospice Ideals of compassion and commitment.
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our Seasons Compassion for Life is our local provider of hospice care. Based in Flat Rock, North Carolina, its team of hospice workers covers Macon, Jackson, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania, and Swain counties. It is one of the premier hospice organizations in the country. Volunteers play an integral part in the day-to-day workings of hospice. Opportunities range from companionship and caregiver respite to sewing, administrative work, music therapy, fundraising and more. For the last nine years, Sally Caffery of Highlands has provided compassionate care to hospice clients through her volunteer work with Four Seasons. You won’t meet a more dedicated or energetic soul. Caffery was a kindergarten teacher for many years and knew she wanted to spend much of her retirement helping others. “Now I’ve worked with people on both ends of the spectrum,” she says. Hospice was a great support to her family when their beloved father died in south Louisiana. She saw firsthand what a difference hospice truly makes in the lives of loved ones and their families. “He was surrounded by his children, but we couldn’t have done it
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without hospice,” Caffery says. “We didn’t always know what to do – most people don’t.” She recently led a book study with the hospice volunteers who meet monthly at the recently acquired facility that will become The Hospice House of Western North Carolina in Franklin. When more funds are raised, it will finally be possible to provide patients and families a local home-like atmosphere combined with compassionate, professional, and dignified care at the end of life. An avid gardener and self-professed “collector of dogs,” she feels it is important to spend time with others, to “get outside yourself.” One of Caffery’s missions is to spread the word about the services that Four Seasons provides. “We need to educate people about hospice and what it does; so many people don’t fully know,” Caffery says. “It serves all of Western North Carolina and we’re fortunate to have it. It’s all about final quality of life: care, compassion, comfort, dignity, love. It’s just that simple and I’m sure glad hospice will be available for me! I wish people would see that hospice care is there to help loved ones and their families with as much guidance and support as there ever could be.”
Paws for a Cause GIVING BACK
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Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
and tickets are $195 per person ($390 per hen you first arrive at the beautiful and exquisite Country couple). To purchase tickets, or for more information, please call (828) 743-5752, or Club of Sapphire Valley, you email info@chhumanesociety.org. Make know the night is going to be special. From plans today to be a part of this elegant the spectacular views on the Mountain evening to support the rescued animals Veranda to the elegant dining experience in the Sapphire Room, there is only entrusted to our care! Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is one thing that could make this evening located on Highway 64, two miles east of more perfect. Pawsitively Purrfect, as a matter of fact, and that is to combine this the Cashiers Crossroads. Our no-kill shelter is open seven days a week, 10:00 A.M. – uniquely stunning venue with a night of 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and fundraising and “fun-raising” to support noon – 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Visit CHHS the shelter pets at the Cashiers-Highlands online at www.chhumanesociety.org to Humane Society. The Country Club of Sapphire is hosting the see pictures and descriptions of all the Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is our Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s Pawsitively adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking annual gala that kicks off the social season Purrfect Evening – 6:00 P.M. Friday, June 12. For tickets for forever homes. on the plateau in grand style! Join us at the and more information, call (828) 743-5752. Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands luxurious Country Club of Sapphire Valley Humane Society is a private 501(c)(3) notand enjoy a magical evening featuring cocktails, an exquisite dinner, live and silent auction, and dancing. for-profit animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or Auction items include one-of-a-kind works of art, vacation getaways county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal group. CHHS to exotic locales, exclusive private dinner parties, golf packages, gift relies solely on donations, grants, bequests, and special events to further our mission of rescue, compassionate care, spay/neuter and finding certificates to area restaurants, and much more! Pawsitively Purrfect Evening is Friday, June 12 from 6:00 - 10:30 P.M. forever homes for abandoned and neglected animals.
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GIVING BACK
You Never Know Contributed by Sue Blair, Director Carpe Diem Farms Carpe Diem Farms finds a friend in J. McLaughlin. The store’s Sip and Shop celebration, slated for 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. Friday, June 5, is an opportunity to browse the boutique’s fashions, enjoy a refreshment and support Carpe Diem’s equine charges.
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he adage, “You never know” is something that occurs, generally out of the blue, in the life of Carpe Diem Farms. So it was one day in late March when we received a call from Judy Madden of J. McLaughlin’s Highlands store offering to help. She had been reading about CDF, and had heard from others of our good works in the community. Her call came on one of those days, a cold one, and I had been in the stables since early morning with a lame horse. At Carpe Diem Farms we go about our daily work with little to no fanfare. The herd of 10 who provide the backbone of our experiential programming require a lot of work and expense daily. If everyone is healthy a day of feed, hay, and care costs more than $200. We have one paid staff member and everything else is done by volunteers. Being off the beaten path, by design, makes us a less visible charity, or so we think. And then, a random act of kindness, no accident, a gift from
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stranger, you just never know. The J. McLaughlin philosophy is one of giving back to the communities in which they have stores. Judy called to ask if Carpe Diem Farms would be interested in them hosting a “Sip and Shop” event on June 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. A percentage of the income would be donated to CDF to help provide for our herd and our programs. I felt proud and humbled that J. McLaughlin recognized our contribution and wanted to do something to help. You never know who is paying attention to what you are up to. Please stop by J. McLaughlin on June 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M., enjoy a “Sip” while you Shop and learn a little more about Carpe Diem; I’ll be there and I hope you will, too! By the way, the lame horse is healed. Carpe Diem Farms, is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation located off Buck Creek Road. We can be reached at (828) 526-2854.
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GIVING BACK
Spotlight On Natural Heritage Gems Contributed by Walter Wingfield, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s conservation goals are built upon a carefully considered set of criteria.
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hat’s your vision for the mountains of southern Macon and Jackson Counties? The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan states that our vision is “Preserving places with exceptional conservation value.” Every time the Land Trust accepts an easement or land donation, the conservation value is determined and documented. We work very hard to protect those properties of high conservation value, the emeralds of our landscape. However, most of the land conservation projects done in the last 10 years have been opportunistic; those good projects done by good people who walk in the door. Our land protection efforts have been productive, tripling our protected lands since 2006 but they have not necessarily been strategic. Beginning in 2014 the Land Trust made great steps forward in identifying those “places with exceptional conservation value,” the diamonds among the emeralds. This represents a shift from being opportunistic to being strategic. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and available natural heritage databases Land Trust
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staff developed a model to identify places with exceptional conservation value. Specifically, we identified parcels in Macon and Jackson Counties larger than 25 acres that contained rare biota, steep slopes, water, and were adjacent to already protected lands or those identified by the NC Natural Heritage Program as natural heritage areas. This analysis identified some 47 places with exceptional conservation values, the diamonds of our landscape. Each of these targeted properties are unique, and each will require a different approach to conserve. We will spend this year looking at a subset of those 47 properties and figuring out the best approach to their conservation. We look forward to continuing to protect those emeralds that come to us but we also look forward to figuring out how to conserve those diamonds. To learn more about Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and our mission to conserve valuable land resources for all generations and to become a member give us a call at (828) 526-1111, email us at Julie.hitrust@ earthlink.net or visit us online at www.hicashlt.org.
National GIVING BACK
Alliance on
Mental Illness Contributed by Donita Cline NAMI Appalachian South is prepared to offer support and help to those struggling with mental illness and the people who love them.
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ayday! Mayday! One in four adults will deal with a mental health challenge, and one in 17 adults live with a serious mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, etc. If you need help, support, or resources on mental illness for yourself or family member, NAMI Appalachian South, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is here for you. And remember, NAMI needs you, too! NAMI Appalachian South has a goal to fight negative stigma associated with mental illness. Mental Illness is an illness like any other. Like a diabetic manages his blood sugar, the mentally ill also have to check and manage symptoms. NAMI says, “You Are Not Alone.” People with mental illness enrich our lives. Presidents Lincoln, Kennedy, and Roosevelt; Winston Churchill, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Jane Pauly, and Demi Levato, are a few examples of extraordinary individuals that have lived with mental illness. Through love, we can change the community’s view on mental illness. Negativity prevents individuals and families from seeking help. Suffering is not necessary! Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and threequarters by age 24. Despite effective treatments, there are long delays -- sometimes decades -- between the first onset of symptoms and when people seek/receive treatment. NAMI Appalachian South offers many programs to educate people on mental illness including “In Our Own Voice” education through stories and a nationally-approved video. Classes and programs are also offered. NAMI A.S. has a church outreach group, where NAMI members offer their testimonials about their Recovery, including helpful things like NAMI, awareness and God. Together, as a community, we can fight stigma and promote recovery. It is said at NAMI, “We will never give up hope.” Our suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255. For info on our support groups, call (828) 526-9510 or email dcwithnami@yahoo.com. Call to see how you can help! Please send mail donations and/or correspondence to P.O. Box 464 Otto, NC 28763.
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Tail-wagging Appreciation GIVING BACK
Contributed by Kathleen Bub, President Forever Farm This years Faux Fur Ball Queen and King, Dolly and Leo invite all to help and celebrate the gift of forever.
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ou may have already gotten your invitation in the mail, but if not, please join us at the 9th Annual Faux Fur Ball, which is actually no ball at all. This virtual event is our annual fundraiser to help with food supplies for our residents at the Forever Farm. What do you think it costs to feed 175 animals? Last year our total food bill was close to $20,000. So as the invitation says “don’t put on you ritz and glitz, just send us a donation for kibbles and bits. Your stay-at-home celebration will be met with tail wagging appreciation.” Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization which runs the Forever Farm, a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals, in Lake Toxaway, NC. We provide lifelong care for those residents that are not adopted into new homes. Visit our website at friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org. Donations can be made online or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28747. For information call (828) 508-2460.
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It’s Planting Time! GIVING BACK
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
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The Highlands Chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is growing just like its Tower Garden at The Bascom, thanks to vital support from the Community Fund of Highlands.
and is again this year. She assists in ig Brothers Big Sisters is gearing up for the third year of its 323 plants and materials purchasing and design and set up of the towers. The little organics project. The BBBS partnership with The Bascom continues indoor garden is planted and growing. Stop by The Bascom to view the tower to grow and this year will offer more garden any time. You may get lucky opportunities for community children to interact with the little organics garden. and catch the kids whipping up their famous 323 little organics pesto, which This year BBBS has purchased growlight systems for the aeroponic towers will be available at The Bascom and various town events. so produce can be grown and enjoyed This project would not have year round! been possible without the support The Bascom has plans under way of the Community Foundation of to incorporate the BBBS tower garden Highlands fund for the past two years. into after-school classes and potentially BBBS thanks this group for their the Kids’ Open Studio on Saturdays continued help and understanding and Mondays in the summer. This will “Little” Alyssa helping with BBBS Aeroponic Towers of the project’s goals -- teaching and enable BBBS children in both the after set-up at The Bascom. nurturing gardening/healthy eating, school and community-based programs, entrepreneurial skills and fostering as well as children attending Bascom classes to be involved with 323 little organics beyond the summer creativity in children of the community. If you are interested in the 323 little organics project, feel free to growing season. Carol Taylor, representative of Juice Plus+ and the aeroponic tower contact BBBS Program Coordinator Debbie Lassiter at highlands@ gardens, has been an invaluable consultant and supporter of the project bbbsnwnc.org or (828) 526-4044.
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Check It Out GIVING BACK
by Jenny King A book signing by Gene Klein, a survivor of Auschwitz, is set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23 at Hudson Library. The event is just one of the library’s highlights during the busy season.
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ith the high season quickly approaching, Hudson Librarian Jennifer Crowley would like to remind residents that visitor cards are available at all library branches. If you have children, grandchildren, or other visitors staying in your home while you’re away they’ll need to get their own temporary library card. This allows them to check out books, magazines, games, DVDs, and puzzles for only $15. This card is good for six months. In keeping with the community-minded philosophy of the Hudson Library, they will be offering a unique experience, Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 A.M. Write that date down. You’ll want to make plans to attend the presentation and book signing by Gene Klein, who spent a year in Nazi concentration camps including Auschwitz, at the age of 16. In her book, “We Got the Water,” author Jill Gabrielle Klein follows her father, his sisters and their mother through Auschwitz and into slave labor camps in Poland and Germany, providing a narrative -- both harrowing and inspirational -- of resilience in the face of terror.
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It is the story of the Klein family: Herman and Bertha, and their three children, Lilly, Oli, and 16-year-old Gabi. In the spring and summer of 1944, along with more than 400,000 other Hungarian Jews, they were forced from their homes, rounded up, and sent to Auschwitz. The Kleins were aboard one of the very first trains of this mass deportation. This presentation is a piece of history not to be missed. As always, Community Coffee is held the last Friday of the month. Community Coffee is a collaborative effort between the Hudson Library, the Town of Highlands and various community organizations. Each month, the library provides the space and brews the (donated) Community Coffee, a community group provides or funds refreshments, and Mayor Patrick Taylor facilitates the discussion. For more information, call the library at (828) 526-3031. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. and Saturdays, 10 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Visit them online at FontanaLib.org/Highlands.
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Above Self Contributed by David Stroud The Rotary Club of Highlands’ good works at home and around the world are built upon four inviolable principles.
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otary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self.” The main objective of Rotary is service - in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a campaign for the global eradication of polio. Rotary’s Polio-Plus program has contributed $500 million to this cause. In addition, Rotary has provided an army of volunteers to promote and assist at national immunization days in polio-endemic countries around the world. The Rotary Club of Highlands joins Rotary International in subscribing to The 4-Way Test created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as Rotary International president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. The 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for all relations with dealers and customers. The survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than 100 languages: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? For more information, please visit www.highlandsrotary.org.
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Scaly Women Revvin’ Up GIVING BACK
Contributed by Sophia Iler Just like the wildflowers that carpet the community, the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is opening to a busy season. Starting this month, the club’s legendary Pancake Breakfasts – in July, its not-to-be-missed auction.
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homemade buttermilk pancakes, fresh nock, knock. Who’s there? blueberries, sausage, orange juice, and fresh coffee. Scaly Mountain. Scaly Mountain who? The SMWC will be serving up breakfast using some locally grown and raised Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, and we foods. Bring your family and friends to are gearing up for our big fundraiser in July. We will be knocking on doors beginning the renovated 107-year-old Historic Scaly Mountain School House at the corner this month seeking a smile and your ongoing support. Every year, merchants, of Buck Knob and Highway 106 in Scaly organizations, clubs, and private donors are Mountain. Eat inside or on the patio while enjoying the beautiful mountain extremely generous, contributing to the views. SMWC Pancake Breakfasts will huge success of our annual live auction that begin Saturday, May 23 and every fourth will be held July 18. Saturday of the month through October The event will take place at the Scaly 24, from 7:30 to 10:30 A.M. All proceeds Community Center at 93 Cougar Ridge Lane Scaly Mountain Community Center support the local scholarship fund and in, Scaly Mountain. All proceeds raised other charitable needs. through the auction go towards scholarships The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) for qualifying local students. Last year, the auction brought in over $15,000. The women work organization dedicated to the charitable and educational needs of tirelessly to put this wonderful event together -- help us make this year its community. For more information about the SMWC, please visit scalymountainwomensclug.org. All donations to the club are fully tax the best yet! Spring is in the air. Can you smell it? Not just the wildflowers, but deductible and greatly appreciated.
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Words are Magic GIVING BACK
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Literacy Council of Highlands The High Season is anything but sleepy for the Literacy Council of Highlands. There’s a Volunteer Appreciation Party, the frantic action of the Highlands Motors Festival, a concert by internationally-recognized pianist Randall Atcheson, and a four-day blitz of ideas and activities.
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ay typically begins our yearly wind down here at the Literacy Council of Highlands – a time when we can breathe a little sigh of relief that our year is almost over and begin planning for next year. However, this May we are going to be very busy as we have several special events upcoming -- the Highlands Motoring Festival, Randall Atcheson concert and patron party, Homecomin’ 2015, and our volunteer appreciation party. This year’s Volunteer Appreciation Roundup on May 15 will be a wild west-themed party, complete with rip-roarin’ contests, barbecue vittles at the chuck wagon, target shootin’, and western dancin’. Tenderfoot volunteers will participate in several competitions, fighting to see which team has the most adventurous spirit. It promises to be a fun evening here on the “western plains.” The Literacy Council is the volunteer partner organization of the Highlands Motoring Festival, slated for June 11-14, which means we will be benefitting and helping out over the four-day event. Please see the HMF website for more information: highlandsmotoringfestival.com
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The Randall Atcheson Patron Party at Cullasaja Club will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, June 26. Mr. Atcheson will perform in concert at Highlands PAC at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27, with a reception following. Call the Literacy Council for patron sponsorship or ticket information. Homecomin’ 2015, set for June 23 through 26 is a four-day workshop full of marketing, implemental, and experiential ideas and activities for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. It is held every two years and is a great networking opportunity for organizations that host this valuable program in their community as we do in Macon County. Tonya, Brandy, and Kathryn will be attending this year. If you or anyone you know could benefit from one of our free programs, please contact us at (828) 526-0863 and we will be more than happy to assist you. We currently offer GED and ESL classes, summer camp, and individual tutoring which will run throughout the summer. After school programs, study hall, computer labs, and primary ESL will end on May 28 and begin again in early September. For more information, visit www.highlandsliteracy.com.
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BUSINESS BUSINESS
Left to right: Bill Futral, Kay Craig and Amanda Sullivan
Chamber’s New Directors by Donna Rhodes
A new slate of directors promises to power the Highlands Chamber of Commerce through an action-packed year ahead.
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ongratulations to Kay Craig of The Ugly Dog Pub, Amanda Sullivan of the Old Edwards Inn, and Bill Futral, Owner of Futral Enterprises, who have been elected to the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mr. Futral was re-elected to a second term. Thank you to all our members who cast ballots in this year’s election. It was one of the most competitive elections in many years. Kay, Amanda, and Bill were chosen from among seven outstanding candidates. Their terms officially begin July 1. We wish to thank each candidate for volunteering to serve the Highlands Chamber. Completing the slate of candidates were Nancy
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Gould-Aaron representing the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, Victoria Ingate of Peak Experience, Colleen Kerrigan of The Business Spot, and Dennis Leftwich of the Highlands Country Club. Departing Directors are Steve Perry and Nancy Gould-Aaron, whose terms expire on June 30. Kyle Garner of the Wayah Insurance Group is currently Chairman of the Board and will remain as Past Chair through June 2016. The chairman’s gavel will pass to Jack Austin of the Old Edwards Inn July 1. The current board members through June 2015 are: Kyle Garner - Chairman; Steve Perry – Past Chairman; Jack Austin – Chair Elect; Irina Taylor – Treasurer/ Events; Marianne Vines – Events; Nancy Gould-Aaron - Marketing; Bill Futral – Fundraising; David Bock – Fundraising; Tony Potts - Fundraising.
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BUSINESS
Downtown Abbey Afternoon Tea by Luke Osteen The Cashiers Valley Community Council’s Downton Abbey-inspired afternoon tea – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 23, at High Hampton in Cashiers – will feature author Cornelia Powell and her presentation, “Fashioning Downton: The Costumes and the Characters.” For more information, call (828) 226-4411.
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erhaps you’ve dreamed of basking in the elegance of an Edwardian high tea or a stroll through a formal English Garden. Maybe you’ve been lost in the mannered episodes of the Masterpiece Theatre drama “Downton Abbey.” Well, whatever your cup of tea, there’s a unique opportunity in Cashiers next month to indulge your secret wishes. The Cashiers Valley Community Council will give those fantasies a reality with its Downton Abbey-inspired Afternoon Tea, set for 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 23, at the High Hampton Inn Pavilion. Centerpiece of this celebration is guest speaker, costume historian, wedding folklorist and author Cornelia Powell. Ms. Powell was guest speaker at the prestigious Winterthur Museum last year during their “Costumes of Downton Abbey” exhibition and at the “Dressing Downton” exhibit at Biltmore House this past spring in Asheville. Some may know her from her nationally celebrated bridal art-to-wear store in Buckhead, Atlanta, in the 1980s and ‘90s.
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Full of Downton charm and vintage elegance, the afternoon’s festivities will include a talk and PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Powell, a book signing of her recently released book, “The End of the Fairy-Tale Bride {Volume One}: For Better or Worse, How Princess Diana Rescued the Great White Wedding,” shopping at a “Vintage Collections” popup boutique, a delicious afternoon tea, as well as fabulous door prizes from the afternoon’s sponsors. Ms. Powell’s presentation, “Fashioning Downton: The Costumes and the Characters” -- complete with beautiful images and delightful commentary -- shares intriguing behind-the-scene stories from the show’s costume designers about creating clothes for the rituals of an aristocratic lifestyle. She explains how the talented designers (with their passion for luscious texture, vintage accuracy and attention to detail) beautifully “translate” fashions from these historically pivotal times when the world was becoming modern in a thousand dazzling ways.
Holley Heating and Air BUSINESS
by Jenny King
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Holley Heating and Air isn’t just a family affair – it’s a proud part of the Cashiers community. For information on their suite of services and the personal attention they give to all of their projects, call (828) 743-2053.
our community.” hop local. When you see those words, you They’re a company of 10, but Holley Heating and Air does it all. They provide may think of groceries, clothing, or free estimates and home evaluation as well office supplies. as heating and cooling system sales and But shopping local also means hiring repair. Not only will they provide installation local. At Holley Heating and Air, formerly MADCO, they believe in thinking globally and for new construction, both residential and commercial, but also will remodel systems acting locally. The Holley family has been in and can provide service contracts. the heating and air conditioning business in Cashiers for over 25 years. Especially important in our area is humidity control and crawl space Aubrey and Becki Holley have taken encapsulation, which they do as well. Given over the day-to-day operations from his the large population of seasonal residents parents and are avid proponents of giving in our area, it is vital to provide year-round back. When you support Holley Heating, service so homeowners aren’t met with you’re doing more than investing in your unpleasant surprises when they open their HVAC system. homes for the season. Becki says, “You are also investing in The Holleys: Hailey and Lucy (front row) “Our customers know they can count your community. Because of you, children Malinda, Becki and Trey (middle row) on our reliability and professionalism,” says are getting dance lessons, softball lessons, Aubrey (third row) Aubrey. “We’re great at troubleshooting music lessons. You are helping support a local volunteer fireman, a local missionary. You’re helping families pay and can keep their systems in top operating order.” Specializing in Honeywell, American Standard and Mitsubishi Electric, a mortgage and helping local young men learn a trade and further their education. We believe in investing in our employees. We strive to make they stand behind their products. After all, it’s their name on the sign. each and every customer happy and we firmly believe in giving back to
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More Couture BUSINESS
by Jenny King For Cabin Couture, the new season brings an expansive selection of upholstered furniture, purses, pillows, rugs, lamps and, of course, some surprises. Visit the store at 468 Carolina Way in Highlands or call (828) 526-3909.
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bank,” says Employee Terri Kennedy. abin Couture, established in May of 2012, has outgrown its “They see the storefront and are ready to investigate.” space and is expanding for the upcoming season. For those of you who shop at Cabin Couture on a regular basis, the expansion Thankfully, they didn’t require a new certainly enables a more navigable space. location, merely a sledgehammer to break through the wall! For a retail store Although this new ease of shopping may very well be what you first notice, operating “off Main,” this bodes well for the state of Highlands’ economy. you won’t want to miss their new line of upholstered furniture. You’ll still find Owner Cherry Bittick says, “We’re the ever-popular cowhide rugs, purses, offering many more selections and and ottomans as well as pillows, rugs, options to help our customers find what tables, lamps, jewelry, stationery, and a they want. The consistency of being open wide variety of unique gifts suitable for from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday any occasion. through Saturday year-round allows Cherry Bittick Cabin Couture’s larger inventory everyone to shop at their convenience.” makes this not-so-small store the “goThe word couture is of French origin and the definition is “to sew together.” Cabin Couture, as the name to place” for whatever space in your home is in need of a little (or implies, specializes in those accessories and furnishings that complete a lot) of couture. Cherry, Terri and Spencer invite you to join them a home (or cabin) in these beautiful mountains. A huge percentage of during the month of May for their Grand Opening and Anniversary Sale. Cabin Couture is located at 468 Carolina Way in Highlands across new customers are drive-bys. “Almost daily, it seems as if someone else comes into the store from Macon Bank. Call them at (828) 526-3909 and visit them at for the first time because they mistook the light or were going to the CabinCoutureHighlands.com.
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Bohemia Gallery BUSINESS
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Janice and David Levine’s Bohemia Gallery is a visual and spiritual experience that beguiles and enchants.
he experience begins as you find yourself wrapped in the profound and abundant beauty traveling on scenic Highway 64 bound for the ultimate destination, Highlands, North Carolina. A place where the heavens put the most exquisite palate of natural creations that one can imagine for all to experience and embrace in awe. Janice and David Levine found themselves on this journey and decided they had found their place to call home. The couple, who are not strangers to the aesthetics and the beauty of nature, formerly residents of the most beautiful stretches of the California coast and wine country to the most stunning desert sceneries of the Southwest, and well-traveled to some of the most serene sacred beautiful settings abroad, decided that Highlands was to be added to their resume of living their life in beauty. The couple purchased a weekend home which quickly turned
into their full-time residence. Janice, David’s wife, has had in the past design and furniture boutiques. They came across the well-known Twigs Gallery, very successfully owned and operated by Mallory Phillips and Kenny Johnson, long-time residents of Highlands. It was being offered for sale and the couple purchased the Twigs building and began transforming it into the now Bohemia Gallery. The Levines’ focus and heartfelt intention is to bring their aesthetic and creativity to the community through the findings they offer at Bohemia and to assist individuals in creating their own sacred space. The gallery is a collaboration of Zen and Meditative expressions brought to the community in a setting that transforms you the moment you walk through the doors… Bohemia is a visual and spiritual experience you will not want to miss when visiting Highlands. The Levines take great pride and honor in adding to the community of Highlands.
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New Adventures by Jenny King A bold expansion at Highlands Aerial Park means that there’s something for everyone, even those not seeking adventure, only memories.
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t’s hard to believe that Highlands Aerial Park is celebrating its third year. While it’s unquestionably a bona fide success, owners Karen and George Powell aren’t resting on their laurels. As grandparents to seven, they know the importance of having even the littlest ones occupied; so they’re adding two new attractions for all ages. If you’re over 48 inches tall, you can hop on the giant swing that soars 60 feet into the forest. Not up for that? No problem. How about a mule drawn hayride? The Halflinger draft mules, John and Henry, pull an 8-person wagon to an area next to an extraordinary waterfall that is on National Forest land. You can choose to hike down to the falls or let the wagon take you back to base camp. Prices for the wagon rides and swing will be inexpensive so entire families can afford to spend the day at the park. The Powells understand not everyone will choose to take advantage of the zipline course. They even have what is called a “cold feet” policy.
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Should you get up on the platform and then change your mind, it’s perfectly fine. There is no walk of shame, no reason to feel intimidated. They want you to have fun. Another way in which the Highlands Aerial Park differs from other zipline parks – if you don’t go, you don’t owe. That’s right. Things happen and they understand. “We want to make sure everyone has fun and comes back,” says George. The park property includes the Brave Indian Family course, which is perfect for youngsters as well as a self-guided nature trail. The park continues to grow in popularity as new guests discover it and former guests come back for more. They have become a “new tradition.” To prove their merit, they are now the highest rated Trip Advisor zipline in our area with over 200 five-star ratings. Call them today at (828) 526-8773 to schedule a day at the park.
The Cottage Redefined BUSINESS
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the showroom has a style all its own. ighlands business owners Kevin and Donna Bradley recently unveiled an “Our hope is that clients who are looking for updated transitional or mountain extension of Black Rock Granite & contemporary styles will find all they are Cabinetry -- a brand new Cabinetry Design looking for here locally,” commented Studio located on Cashiers Road near the trio. their Granite and Tile Showroom. The Studio, housed in a charming twoGregg is well-versed in lifestyle design. “My clients each have an interesting story colonial, is inviting simply by its story and specific needs because they are presence. Once inside, you’ll marvel at the all at different stages of life,” he says. diversity of products and level of detail “Many are making a move and downsizing. that is showcased. From wide-plank oak Some are using the space for a few months floors and exposed structural ceilings to both classically-refined and contemporary a year but want the comforts of their ‘city’ home. Some just want a getaway surfaces, it may redefine your thoughts with the style and convenience they’re about the traditional mountain cottage. accustomed to.” Kevin and Donna hired kitchen designer Black Rock Granite & Cabinetry offers and interior specialist Gregg McLain from complete design services that encompass Hilton Head, South Carolina, to help bring The addition of a new Cabinetry Design Studio space planning, kitchen/bath/other room this fresh style to life. A veteran of both gives Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry an design, and hard surface finishes. Lines of showroom and kitchen/bath design, exciting new dynamic – a blending of classic unique custom lighting, Miele appliances, Gregg was intrigued with the flavor of mountain features with an elegant refinement. and closets and wine racking systems round the space and the opportunity to break out their services. The complement of a through the usual boundaries associated Stone Artisan and a Cabinet Design Studio results in a beautifully with mountain design. “We wanted to embrace the essence of traditional mountain designed and perfectly detailed project! Black Rock Granite & Cabinetry is located at 2251 North Fourth living while introducing a more current, edgy style,” says McLain. Pairing contemporary elements with refined, traditional materials, Street in Highlands and can be reached at (828) 482-4424.
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CHATTOOGA CLUB
The Chattooga Club The developers of this exclusive gated community in Cashiers, sought to pay homage to the native architecture and cultural heritage of the Western North Carolina region. With an upscale, family-friendly club atmosphere against the backdrop of the beautiful natural scenery of the property’s 200 acres. You may feel like you’ve taken a step back in time to a bygone era when you play on one of two beautifully maintained croquet lawns. The Club’s Life Enhancement Center lives up to its name by offering a variety of the latest fitness equipment, classes and personal trainers, paired with a world-class spa. Additional Club amenities include a heated swimming pool, three Har-Tru tennis courts, and active children’s programs. A scenic picnic area at Mac’s View offers stunning vistas of Whiteside Mountain and gorgeous afternoon sunsets. Club membership is by approval only. The Chattooga Club offers something for everyone, from quaint cottages to lavish custom homes and estatesized home sites as large as 14 acres. For a personal tour of The Chattooga Club and it’s fine properties, call us today.
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
The Chattooga Club Spectacular home with gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain and the valley below. This is one of the few homes located on the ridge just a short walk away from the beautiful community picnic area with magnificent mountain views. The home features five spacious bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Warm and inviting living spaces including the great room, large kitchen with a casual dining area, as well as the formal dining room. The home also features a large bonus room on the lower level along with additional bedrooms which enjoy the stunning views. This private retreat with stunning mountain views is offered for the first time and is a must see. MLS# 80663. Offered at $3,600,000.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Freesia Hill at The Chattooga Club Located in the premier community of Chattooga Club, Freesia Hill is a spacious 5 bedroom cottage style home with views of Chimney Top and Rock Mountains. This comfortable and elegant home features a split floor plan for privacy, a main bedroom with study, 4 guest rooms with en-suite baths, and a great porch with fireplace, along with media room, plus generator. MLS# 79014. This spectacular home is now being offered at $1,600,000.
Cottage at Chattooga Club
Silk Purse at Chattooga Club
This quaint and cozy two bedroom, two bath Club Cottage sits on a corner lot in the exclusive, well-established gated community of The Chattooga Club. Ideally located just a short walk from all club amenities and minutes from downtown Cashiers, this carefree cottage is the perfect escape for the weekend or the season. Classic features include poplar bark siding, wood interior walls and ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and a screened living porch with space for dining. MLS# 81277. Offered at $825,000.
This estate home offers the privacy of a mountain retreat in a tranquil setting with beautiful architectural accents. This comfortable family home features an open floor plan with a stone fireplace in the living room and vaulted ceilings with wood beams. The spacious outdoor deck features its own fireplace and views over the private pond, indoor and outdoor fireplaces. The master bedroom on the main level with his and her bath offers a spacious sanctuary. A den on the main level could be converted to a guest suite. The lower level encompasses a separate living area with kitchen and two bedrooms and two baths. MLS# 79255. Newly priced at $1,350,000.
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Bear Rock at the Chattooga Club Beautiful custom designed 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths estate home in the exclusive and well established gated community of The Chattooga Club. Situated on the main level, the living room with soaring 30’ ceiling and a wall of windows which floods the room with natural light, along with the dining room which enjoys the same natural light and stunning mountain views. Also located on the main level is the large eat-in kitchen leading out to screened porch plus open deck, the master bedroom and bath plus a den/ office and ½ bath. Upper level has 3 guest bedrooms with private baths plus loft area perfect for art studio or office. Lower level consists of a family room with stone fireplace plus bunk room and bathroom, perfect for the kids and grandkids! Beautiful long range mountain views! Membership to Club by invitation only. MLS# 80907 Offered at $1,988,000.
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Chattooga Club First time on the market. This is an amazing homesite with stunning mountain views including the spectacular view of Whiteside Mountain. This premiere 5+ acre lot is located inside the gates of the prestigious and exclusive Chattooga Club. This is a must see! MLS# 79377. Offered at $1,200,000.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Stillwater at Chattooga Club “Stillwater”, situated at the headwaters of the Chattooga River in a very serene and peaceful setting, this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath charming home is the perfect mountain getaway. This European style home features beautiful heart pine wood floors with a fabulous “cook’s kitchen” which opens into the family room with a wood burning fireplace adjacent to the covered deck as well as an additional “all seasons” room for additional family living. An open deck which backs up to Lake Chattooga with an abundance of native flowering plants, shrubs and indigenous trees makes it the perfect venue for outdoor living on a beautiful starlit evening – great for entertaining family and friends. MLS# 80537. Offered at $2,450,000.
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Chattooga Club Cottage Very charming Tudor style club cottage in beautiful setting 3 bedroom 3 bath, beautiful views of Chimney Top and Rock Mountains. High end finishes. Steps from amenities including clubhouse, restaurant, lodge, croquet lawns, fitness center and spa, tennis and pool, flower cutting garden and vegetable picking garden plus hen house. MLS# 80197. Offered at $1,295,000.
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Rushing water from Fowler Creek and waterfalls back up to this beautiful and gentle building site. Many mature hardwoods and other native plants including rhododendrons and mountain laurels - inside the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club - one of the very few buildable lots still available! MLS# 80681. $450,000.
Lakefront Home Site with Boathouse
Beautiful lake and mountain view lot with boathouse/pavilion featuring stone wood burning fireplace. Beach area for canoe on the widest part of Lake Chattooga. MLS# 79837. Offered at $675,000.
Lake Chattooga Home Site
Exceptional waterfront lot in the premier gated community of Chattooga Club. This beautiful lot with gentle building site with long view of Lake Chattooga and Whiteside Mountain. Many gorgeous native rhododendrons and mountain laurel along with hardwoods. Build your mountain retreat in this stunning community with world class amenities including restaurant, spa, tennis and croquet lawns. MLS# 79134. Offered at $650,000.
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Lake Chattooga Lakefront Lot This beautiful lot with gentle building site. Many gorgeous native rhododendrons and mountain laurel along with hardwoods. Build your mountain retreat in this stunning community with world class amenities. MLS# 79194. Offered at $500,000.
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. MLS# 81271. $330,000.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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CHATTOOGA CLUB
Willow Cottage at The Chattooga Club Tucked away in a private setting with lush, mature landscaping, including native rhododendron, mountain laurel, hostas, boxwoods, evergreens, many varieties of ferns and gorgeous stone terracing. It features four bedrooms and four baths, with the master bedroom and a guest bedroom on the main floor, a second guest room upstairs and a third guest suite on the lower level with its own private entry. Views of several mountain ranges, including Big Sheepcliff, can be seen from every room, as well as from the fabulous deck. Rich hardwood floors run throughout the main and upper levels; there is also a lovely enclosed sun room. This home has been very well maintained. Club membership is by invitation only. MLS# 79912. Offered at $1,195,000.
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MOUNTAINTOP
Beautiful Moutaintop Golf & Lake Club Estate This stunning newly constructed 5 bedroom plus bunk room, six and a half bath home overlooks the 12th fairway and features a blend of mountain rustic and contemporary interior design. With a striking fireplace and bamboo floors, the spacious great room opens to the gourmet kitchen and dining area, as well as the deck with a second stone fireplace and covered porch with grilling center. Surrounded by rich alder kitchen cabinets, the large center island provides a wonderful space for the seasoned chef or casual entertainer. A custom wine cellar and wet bar round out the main level, along with the master suite and a guest suite. The stunning barrel ceiling above the upstairs family room adjoins three more guest suites and a children’s bunkroom. Mountaintop residents enjoy the most comprehensive amenity package on the Plateau, with peerless luxury and incredible service. For a personal tour of this stunning new home call us today. MLS# 80347. Offered fully furnished at $3,995,000.
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BIG SHEEPCLIFF
Big Sheepcliff Charming custom built mountain retreat in the gated community of Big Sheepcliff, located just minutes from Cashiers. Spectacular panoramic views of the Cashiers Valley including Cashiers Lake. This warm and inviting home offers 3 bedrooms on the main level. The great room with the massive stone fireplace features exceptional architectural details and is flooded with natural light generated by the desirable southern exposure. Stone fireplaces enhance multiple rooms and outdoor spaces. MLS# 80204. Offered at $1,995,000.
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BIG SHEEPCLIFF
Big Sheepcliff This is truly one of the most spectacular properties in the WNC mountains, and has been published in VERANDA magazine. AERIE MANOR was designed by a prominent southern designer to enjoy the cool mountain temperatures in a beautiful and very private setting. Perched at approximately 4600’ elevation, the property offers incredible mountain breezes in a very private setting with astounding vistas of Cashiers. This is no ordinary home, 29’ ceilings greet you at the entry and formal living area. The home features two large masters on the main level, with two additional large guest suites. The large kitchen is an entertainer’s dream. No attention to detail was spared in creating this masterpiece, and now Aerie Manor is ready for its next owners to enjoy it. Offered at $3,250,000. MLS# 79991. Offered at $3,250,000.
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WADE HAMPTON
Wade Hampton Golf Club Exceptional Al Platt designed home in the premier gated community of Wade Hampton Golf Club. This fantastic home features an open floor plan perfectly suited for the mountain lifestyle. The spacious living room with stone fireplace, wet bar, and dining room open onto the expansive screened porch with outdoor fireplace. The main bedroom suite offers additional privacy from the remaining bedrooms with en suite baths and family room on the lower level. Home is ready for immediate occupancy. Membership at Wade Hampton Golf Club is by invitation. MLS# 80737. Newly Priced at $1,695,000.
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LAKE GLENVILLE
Lake Glenville As you take in the glorious scenery and pristine waters of Lake Glenville, you’ll feel a stirring in your heart. That feeling keeps visitors returning year after year, as they continue to create cherished memories of days spent with loved ones at the lake. The highest major lake in the eastern US at 3,500 feet above sea level, Lake Glenville offers five waterfalls, pristine white sandy beaches, and clean, cool, as well as the opportunity for boating, water sports, swimming and fishing distinguish Lake Glenville from other destinations in the South. Call Silver Creek Real Estate Group today to learn more about lake property.
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Lake Glenville Spectacular fully furnished lakefront home overlooking Lake Glenville. This completely updated home features an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen overlooking the great room with gorgeous views of the lake from every angle. The covered deck with stone fireplace as well as the fire pit overlook the lake and provide a serene setting and a perfect spot to enjoy the cool summer temperatures of the mountains. This home provides a turnkey opportunity without the stress of furnishing a newer home. MLS# 80130. Offered at $1,995,000.
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LAKE GLENVILLE
Summer Hill First time on market, this lake home is mountain lodge elegance at its very finest! Located inside the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill community, this property sits at a cool 3800’ 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. In addition, the living room and loft feature beautiful old cherry beams that are uplighted. Wood floors throughout all the living areas. Two of the bedrooms are on main level. Two separate living areas-one up/ one down. The home features wrap around decks on both levels, so you can sit outside and enjoy the cool mountain breezes that come with this elevation. Main level deck features a large covered area, with a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace and lower level deck has a stone water feature that only adds to the ambience when you step outside or open the windows/doors of the home. This home is set up to enjoy year-round or seasonally--has a two car garage and a generator. Adjacent lot is also available to have as a buffer, or to build a guest house to this property. MLS# 81003. Offered at $1,295,000.
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Summer Hill Bring your suitcase and toothbrush--this large rustic mountain lodge on Lake Glenville is ready for its new owners to start enjoying. No detail was spared in creating this sprawling masterpiece, that features amazing woodwork throughout-including a spiral log staircase. Perfect for a large family, or being able to sleep several guests. Plentiful and incredible outdoor deck space, to take in the majestic mountain and lake view-complete with an outdoor fireplace. A short golf cart ride to the lake. MLS# 80291. Offered at $1,200,000.
The Lake Club One of the most beautiful homes on Lake Glenville, situated in a beautiful setting at 3800 feet that overlooks the common meadow area of The Lake Club. This Southern Living design features a light, bright and open floor plan with master on main. Wonderful large gourmet kitchen that features Sub Zero and Viking appliances, opens to both the dining and living areas. Beautiful large stone fireplaces found both inside and out. Home features a two car garage with a separate bedroom/bathroom over the garage. No detail was spared in creating this beautiful custom home. Wood ceilings and floors on main level, and a great punch-out sitting area as part of the master. MLS# 81005. Offered at $849,000.
Glenshore Located in the Lake Glenville gated community of Glenshore, this home is situated on 2 lots overlooking the lake. A great floor plan with the master bedroom and two guest rooms located on the main level. An expansive family room on the lower level with built-in bar and wood stove, along with a walkout to the stone patio. Perfect for someone wanting to make some minor updates to make this their mountain retreat. Priced to the current market for a quick sale. MLS# 80902. Offered at $475,000.
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Wonderful Lake Glenville Lakefront Home.
REDUCED
Located in Summer Hill, the finest community on the lake. 35 lots on 85 acres. Big wide paved roads, gated entry, tennis, large common area on lake with the only community boat ramp. Home has great living space and flows from living room with large stone fireplace and huge vaulted openbeamed ceiling through kitchen and onto screened porch and deck facing lake. Entire lakefront lined with boulder wall. Large dock included. MLS# 79332. $1,375,000.
Bright Mountain Panoramic views everywhere you look! This lovely gated estate lays on more than 7 acres with incomparable views of Lake Glenville and the surrounding mountains. The garage and the studio above it have decks with stunning mountain views too. With 4 bedrooms and the studio, there is plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy this mountain retreat along with you. Kitchen is updated with Wolf gas/oven range, Sub Zero refrigerator and Asko dishwasher. This home has subtle elegance. MLS# 77277. Offered at $1,195,000.
Glen Pointe
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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. Multiple living areas and a great floor plan make entertaining a pleasure. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152. Reduced to $1,495,000.
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Lake Glenville Area
Lake Glenville Area
A breathtaking view of Lake Glenville and surrounding mountains from this recently remodeled home in a quiet neighborhood near Norton Falls. Great room with cathedral ceiling and open floor plan. Wrap-around decks (partially covered) also afford spectacular views of the lake and sunsets. Lower level has a family room with an additional bonus room. MLS# 80176. Offered at $575,000.
Well-built move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home just minutes from Lake Glenville and 15 minutes to Cashiers. Open floor plan with a 30 foot high reclaimed wood cathedral ceiling, heart pine wood floors, loft, dual heat pumps and fireplace. Chef friendly kitchen includes NSF certified dishwasher, Dacor dual fuel range/oven, heavy duty disposal, etc. Oversized master suite with walk-in closet, private bath and private deck with 6 person hot tub. Covered porch with a view and additional parking. MLS# 77934. Reduced to $284,900.
Lake Glenville Area This rustic mountain home overlooks a creek which provides beautiful ambient sounds of rushing water. Vaulted ceilings, a screened porch, 2 car garage, hardwood floors and much more. Just minutes from Lake Glenville boat ramp! MLS# 76954. Offered at $219,000.
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Lakefront Home
Lake Glenville Area
Lake Glenville lakefront home on very flat property. Faces west for great sunsets. It has all the charm of the original 1950 mountain home with the convenience of modern remodel and additions. 3 bedrooms and all living areas on one floor with an additional loft bunk room. Great covered porch, huge covered picnic area, dock, and lakeside deck. Wonderful yard for lakeside activities. MLS# 73991. Offered at $550,000.
Unique chalet close to Lake Glenville with lake and Christmas tree farm views. Access to Lake Glenville for taking a cool dip in the summer. Easy access off of Highway 107 North and Lakeside Circle Drive. Many decks, bonus room, 1 car garage and more. This home would make a great week-end get-away or summer retreat. MLS# 81280. Offered at $395,000.
Lake Glenville Area
Great location off 107 with close proximity to Lake Glenville and Cashiers. Comfortable home with nice outdoor deck in wooded setting. Open floor plan, stone fireplace. Two bedrooms on main level, spacious bedroom/loft upstairs. Basement would make a great workshop or craft room. Easy access. MLS # 76447. $139,000.
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Luxurious Mountain Estate Nouveau Adirondack meets Old World style in this magnificent timber frame estate, with stunning panoramic views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains, and Cashiers Lake. Featured in Mountain Homes Southern Style and Timber Home Living magazines, this timeless MossCreek designed home sits high atop a granite crest on over six acres in the exclusive and private gated community of Pinchot. The home’s striking exterior reveals a seamless blend of tapered stone, heavy beams, cedar shakes, board and batten siding, and exposed gable trusses. Perfect for larger scale entertaining, the spacious driveway can accommodate parking for many guests. Serving as a dramatic focal point for the home, the great room is truly impressive, with a 32-foot cathedral ceiling adorned with 100-year-old reclaimed barn timbers, a custom made wrought iron chandelier and a soaring stone fireplace with an exquisite hand-carved mantel. The expansive floor plan was thoughtfully designed to provide plenty of space for visiting family while retaining a relaxed and comfortable ambiance. The major living areas and both master suites are located on the main level, with additional bedrooms and a family room on the upper level. A luxurious home theater can be found on the lower level. MLS# 81253. Offered at $3,995,000.
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Trillium Village This is mountain elegance at its very finest, located in Trillium. A golf and tennis community that offers access to the pristine waters of Lake Glenville. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainer’s dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside, you’ll enjoy fine craftsmanship with nothing spared. Master suite on main, with three additional bedrooms and two baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens to below. Outside, you’ll find a large wraparound covered deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain views. All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254. Offered at $1,395,000.
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Trillium - Signal Ridge Lodge This spacious golf course home is beautifully furnished and ready to move in to. Spacious wrap around decks on both upper and lower levels overlook the 14th fairway. Included in the price of this home is a golf cart with golf cart garage. Enjoy golf course living with being only minutes to Lake Glenville. MLS# 77472. Offered at $550,000.
Trillium Refined rustic home trimmed with poplar bark with mountain and lake views. Great open floor plan with gourmet kitchen featuring granite and stainless appliances. Stone fireplace in both the living room and the outdoor deck. Lower level bonus room. MLS# 76292. Reduced to $675,000.
Stunning Home
Trillium Village
This spacious attractive four bedroom home located in Trillium Village. There are lots of windows and high ceilings letting in the natural light, important, as the home is nestled in the trees. The screened deck off of the living area is a wonderful gathering space to enjoy cool summer temperatures. MLS# 80481. Offered at $489,000.
Charming cottage on cul-de-sac with great indoor and outdoor space at Trillium with an abundance of amenities. MLS# 81097. Offered at $295,000.
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CEDAR HILL
GUEST HOUSE
Cedar Hill Masterpiece This legacy estate is perched high above the valley with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed lumber and hand hewn beams for that timeless mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the home as you pass the waterfall and koi pond to the front entry. A majestic living room and the open floor plan offers ample space for entertaining or simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest suites are all on the main level. A separate guest house features a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137. Offered at $2,750,000.
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SPRING FOREST
Spring Forest The stunning rock face and cascading waterfalls welcome visitors to this newer constructed custom home. The large timbers and extensive stone work in the entry, living room, and screened porch, set this home apart. The master suite and its sitting room with fireplace and screened porch and spacious bathroom is located on the main level along with the guest bedroom suite. A large family room with morning kitchen and additional guest room are located upstairs. The southern views across Sapphire Valley and close proximity to town make this the perfect summer retreat. This exceptional home is available for immediate occupancy! MLS# 80349. Offered at $1,195,000.
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Cedar Hill The interior of this sprawling 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath home appears as though it was ripped from the pages of a magazine. Stunning decorative touches, stone and wood accents, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows are the hallmarks of this extraordinary home. Additional features include elegant black cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, stone fireplace and full bar. MLS# 70295. Offered at $1,049,000.
Exclusive Mountain Community Home This premier estate home in prestigious Cedar Hill offers curb appeal, fine finishes, a spacious open floor plan and year round mountain views on a private, gently rolling 3.49 acre lot. Custom built with great attention to detail, this beautiful home features five oversized bedrooms and bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, whole home surround sound with exterior speakers, double decks, a screened living porch with wood burning fireplace, an attached two-car carport and much more. Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering the best of luxury mountain living in the heart of Cashiers. Full Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available. MLS# 77279. $1,049,000.
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Cedar Hill Exceptional modern rustic mountain home in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, located minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire’s amenities. This 5 bedroom home with the master bedroom on the main level, features great architectural details, including wood beams and stone fireplace. Wonderful home to escape the summer heat of the low country or to call home year around. The home represents a great value which doesn’t need to be remodeled and deserves your consideration! MLS# 80075. Offered at $895,000.
Cedar Hill Amazing panoramic views of Sapphire Valley including Big Sheepcliff and Lonesome Valley Canyon. Most rooms enjoy the spectacular views. The cathedral ceilings in the living room and fireplace offer a comfortable retreat in the mountains. The chef will enjoy lots of natural light and views, while preparing culinary delights. The second bedroom on the main level, large lofts, great family room on the lower level with fireplace, and the workshop are all great additional features of this home. MLS# 79271. Offered at $695,000.
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CEDAR HILL
Lot Number Road Name
Acreage
Price
Views
Exposure
DEVELOPER LOTS
12 13 19 20 21 22 37 38 42 44 53 54 55 56
East Ridge Road East Ridge Road Lattitude Lane Lattitude Lane Lattitude Lane SOLD Lattitude Lane SOLD Ivorybill Way Loblolly Lane SOLD Ledgeview Road Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road SOLD Ledgeview Road
2.50 2.00 3.20 3.30 2.10 1.10 2.40 1.98 2.56 2.00 1.79 1.48 1.49 1.36
$375,000 $350,000 $375,000 $425,000 $375,000 $325,000 $149,000 $125,000 $149,000 $125,000 $275,000 $275,000 $250,000 $225,000
Exceptional, long range mountain, year round Exceptional, long range mountain, year round Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional, long range mountain, rock face Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round Wooded, winter Stream, year round Exceptional, mountain, winter, wooded Mountain, stream Great, mountain, rock face, year round Great, mountain, rock face, year round Exceptional mountain views Exceptional mountain views
Southern Southern Northern Eastern Eastern Eastern North Northeast Eastern Northeast North North Northeast Northeast
RESALE LOTS
16 24 28 53 79
East Ridge Road East Ridge Road Elbow Creek Rocky Top Drive Parson’s View
1.87 2.72 3.05 2.92 2.11
$250,000 $275,000 $90,000 $120,000 $150,000
Exceptional, mountain, rock face Exceptional, mountain, year round Mountain, wooded, winter Good, mountain, wooded, year round exposure Great, mountain, year round
Northeast West North North West
Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering its residents awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest in elegant mountain construction or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. An easy hike from your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop of hardwoods. Be one with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utilities available to all home sites and a short drive into town.
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Bald Rock
This quality built home has beautiful mountain views from almost every room. A wall of glass in the great room highlights the panoramic landscape, complemented by rich hardwood floors, a soaring stone fireplace and custom light fixtures. Open to the living area, the gourmet kitchen features a Thermador gas range, large island and granite countertops. The master suite is on the main level, with a lovely bath that includes a claw foot tub. The lower level family room features a wet bar, billiards table, and fireplace. Take a dip in the hot tub or walk down to the stream and sit on the deck for a bit to enjoy the fresh air. Roast marshmallows in the huge gazebo with fire pit and play a game of horseshoes. Entertain larger groups of friends on the spacious open deck while cooking delicious BBQ on the built-in gas grill. Bald Rock has much to offer with a staffed equestrian center, over nine miles of maintained hiking/riding trails, and a pavilion with two fireplaces. MLS# 81255. Offered at $975,000.
Bald Rock
Hardly lived in mountain cabin on top of Bald Rock. Long range mountain views, as well as short ridge views. Timber frame with attractive shingle style, hardy plank siding. Master bedroom on main level. Lower level boasts 2 bedrooms, full bath and stacked washer/dryer. Enjoy the privacy, views and cool mountain air from this adorable move in condition cabin at 4,000’+ elevation. MLS# 78663. $450,000.
The Divide at Bald Rock If you want a mountain view home, this is it! This gorgeous home has everything you are looking for with long, short and rock face mountain views. Enjoy huge southerly long range views that look into the flatlands and lakes of SC and GA and a close up rock-face view as well. Being sold completely furnished with quality mountain decor furnishings. Wood floors throughout the main level, carpet on the lower level with tile floors and granite counters in all 4 baths. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite counter tops, wine cooler, double oven and more! Master bedroom on the main level with private access to deck with wood-burning fireplace. There is also a second master bedroom on the main level that also has a private deck and enjoys the magnificent views. Zip line and rope swing in the back yard that the kids will love! Located in the pristine, gated community of The Divide, where you can enjoy waterfall and mountain views throughout, equestrian center, 9+ miles of maintained hiking/horseback riding trails and the community Pavilion where you can hold family gatherings or celebrations. MLS# 80909. Offered at $859,000.
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HIGHLANDS
Flat Mountain Area This beautiful one of a kind home will captivate your heart and imagination. It has a tranquil and lush setting on a series of ponds and lakes with a small waterfall creating soft background sounds. The park like setting is perfect for children of all ages. The lakes are ready for fishing from the dock or a canoe. The living area opens to the dining area creating an open spacious feeling. Light the fire in both rooms and you will cozy the whole house at once. The spacious, custom kitchen and dining room are perfect for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen has a new Samsung refrigerator and GE double oven/gas stove. There are 3 stone fireplaces and warm wood walls create a true mountain elegance. The enclosed deck is the year round room you will want to live in, with surrounding views of the lakes. The 4th bedroom adjoins the master bedroom. It can be used for guests, or combine it into the master bedroom to create a master suite with his and her bathrooms. A lakeside stone patio sets the stage for lots of outdoor family activity. This one story home has easy access year round. Don’t miss seeing this one! MLS# 80774. Offered at $1,399,000.
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HIGHLANDS GAP
Highlands Gap Take time to enjoy life. Spacious custom home has it all! No expense spared in the construction or upkeep. Master bedroom suites on each level, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, large home office, chef’s kitchen, large laundry/mud room, open decking and screened porches takes outdoor living to the max. Terrace level screened porch with hot tub, media room, mini kitchen (no stove) and large fireplace. MLS# 76445. Newly priced at $1,595,000.
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Equestrian Estate ‘Reflections’ is the epitome of a mountain estate situated at over 4,100’ of elevation on 42 sprawling acres, high atop Cedar Creek Mountain. As you pass the stone entrance pillars with gas lights, the private drive meanders past rolling meadows, fenced pastures, flowering gardens, walking paths, native stone walkway leading to the scenic ponds. The main home is constructed of historic logs dating to 1790’s along with a tasteful blend of Wormy Chestnut, Heart of Pine, Hickory, Poplar and Oak. Some of the tagging of the logs remains today, from when they were carefully dismantled and reassembled to create this warm and inviting mountain getaway. The tastefully renovated estate features the main house, storage and car garages, the ‘Fish House’ which was the former stable, and the new stables including the 6 individual padded stalls, tack room, feed room, and horse bathing area, constructed in 2011 by Dearl Stewart. To appreciate this magnificent estate and the rolling land surrounding it, a personal visit to the property is a must. MLS# 80775. Offered at $3,750,000.
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Sassafras Ridge Stunning long range layered mountain views from high atop Sassafras Ridge. This fabulous mountain estate is located on over 13 acres for absolute privacy. Whether preparing a meal in the kitchen overlooking the living room with massive rock fireplace and spacious dining room, or enjoying a beverage on the porch with the crackling fire, every day is a fantastic day in the mountains. This professionally decorated home is ready for the new owners to create their own memories. A must see home!! MLS# 80772. Offered at $2,600,000.
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Spectacular Whiteside Mountain View Estate Spectacular panoramic views of Whiteside Mountain, this Jim Fox masterpiece on 5+ acres takes your breath away! Beautiful grounds, ponds, wet weather waterfall feeds a large lily pad pond. Lightning protection, whole house humidity control, water filtration system. Privacy, only 10 minutes from Cashiers Crossroads, paved access. Best view in Jackson and Macon counties. MLS# 76395. Offered at $2,295,000.
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Zachary’s Gap As you pass the community gates and follow the driveway, this stunning estate welcomes you with rich wood and stone architectural details. Passing the foyer, the living room with grand piano and massive stone fireplace, and soaring ceiling with large timber beams, provides an inviting atmosphere perfect for small gatherings or large festive parties. A gourmet kitchen with an informal dining area are perfect for quick meals or cooking demonstrations. A built-in BBQ on the screened porch with stone fireplace, round out the culinary experience. Relax in the family room for an evening of casual conversation or perhaps a movie. The large master suite, private study, and two additional guest suites round out the main level. For the pet lovers a raised shower/grooming station in the laundry area are a welcomed addition. A game of billiards, watching a sporting event, and a cold beverage from the wet bar on the second level make for a fun afternoon or evening with family and friends. This custom home offers a variety of living spaces and separated for privacy. This cozy and well-designed home is a must see, when searching for a new home. MLS# 81116. Newly listed at $2,880,000.
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SAPPHIRE
Golf Club Estates This home has all the charm of the stately old country club communities found in the North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but remodeled to modern conveniences, this home has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property is flat and has a large flowing stream through it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and landscaped. There is a charming guest house. The home opens onto a large patio overlooking the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley, golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are all nearby. Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house. MLS# 78772. Offered at $1,100,000.
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Cedar Crest
Exceptional mountain architecture and interior design make this mountain getaway perfect for those not looking to build or renovate. Located in the small gated community of Cedar Crest just minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads and Sapphire. Wonderful stone fireplace in the living room with soaring ceilings welcome you home. The open kitchen and dining room open to the screened patio with stone fireplace to enjoy those cool summer days. MLS# 80926. Offered at $787,800.
Cedar Crest Luxurious, like-new mountain home in the small gated community of Cedar Crest, offers the finest in architecture and craftsmanship. You’ll be close to the center of Cashiers, while enjoying every inch of this exquisite home. Owners will have to choose from the many great spots to enjoy living on the main level, while guests will enjoy having their own privacy-both upstairs and down. This home requires no work, and is ready to be enjoyed immediately-everything is in place, including a generator. Be sure to check out the private deck off master and the covered grilling porch punchout, off the covered screened porch. Both indoor and outdoor fireplaces have gas starters. Seller is willing to sell most furnishings and accessories separately-elegantly decorated and appointed. MLS#: 81382. Offered at $789,000.
REDUCED Long Range Views This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range mountain views! It features two master suites — one on the main level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with an adjoining bonus room. You’ll find all the bells and whistles in this mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous built-ins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327. Offered at $1,149,00.
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Hickory Ridge Long View enjoys panoramic views of Whiteside and Chimneytop Mountains from this enclave located just minutes from town. The master bedroom along with a guest room and office are located on the main level. Two additional guest rooms are located on the lower level along with an indoor pool that has glass doors opening to a stone patio. The covered deck expands the living area and lets you enjoy cool summer breezes. Great home for year around living as well. Come see this special home today. MLS# 79128. Offered at $985,000.
Falcon Ridge
Cowee Ridge
Beautiful cottage located at over 4,400 feet in elevation in Sapphire Valley. Almost 3 acres of walkable property with huge views to the south and west. Neighborhood amenities include golf, tennis, lakes, boating, pools and more. Within short walk to Panthertown Valley and the many thousands of acres of National Forest known as the Yosemite of the East. Wildlife abound, great hiking from your front door, large private lots and yet with all the amenities. Just minutes from everything but like being in your own forest preserve. MLS# 80817. Offered at $724,900.
Stunning 180 degree long-range mountain views, from this recently renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home at the very top of the gated Cowee Ridge community. Enjoy peace and privacy from one of the best locations the area has to offer. Cowee Ridge is the exact mid-way point between Highlands and Cashiers. Choose which way to turn, and you’ll either be at the Crossroads in Cashiers or Main Street in Highlands in less than 10 minutes. MLS# 78192. Offered at $799,000.
Cedar Ridge Estates
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Remodeled home minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances open to dining room opening to porches. Stone fireplace in living room with cathedral ceilings is flooded with natural light. Master bedroom with fireplace on main level. Gentle lot/ driveway for year round living. Convenient to both Cedar Creek Racquet Club and CCSV; both memberships by invitation only. MLS# 78297. Offered at $785,000.
Brand new construction with a completion date of early May, 2015. This new home will be light and bright, with painted walls and cabinets. Tennessee stacked stone fireplaces on both the deck and in the living room. Wood burning with gas starter on the inside and gas logs on the deck. 12 foot wooded and beamed ceilings in the living area and cathedral in the master bedroom. The kitchen has Bosch appliances and granite countertops with painted cabinets. This is a beautiful home with views to the outside grilling deck and fireplace along with the lush landscape out every window. Membership is by invitation only. MLS# 80542. Offered at $729,000.
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Golf Club Estates Perched at 3,400 feet overlooking the lush golf course of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this lovely estate offers exceptional long range panoramic views of Bald Rock, Big Sheepcliff and Cow Rock Mountains from almost every room. The circular driveway is gated and fully landcaped for privacy. Professionally decorated in an elegant Southern traditional style, the entire home has been recently updated with fine finishes, fixtures and window treatments. The open kitchen flows into a comfortable den and coveted four-season porch with a cozy fireplace and operable clear panels for colder weather. Two guest suites are located on the lower level, along with a spacious family room featuring a beautiful custom bar, pool table, and television viewing area. MLS# 81448. Offered at $1,495,000.
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High Hemlock First time on the market. Enjoy the serenity of amazing long range layered views of Whiteside Mountain, Laurel Knob and Cow Rock. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home features a lower level family room and a great open floor plan suited for both small and large gatherings. MLS# 81393. Offered at $1,295,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Fox Run Ridge
Enjoy breathtaking bird’s eye views of the mountains from two stories of decks of this 4 bedroom classic mountain home. The home’s interior features warm timber accents, soaring cathedral ceilings, striking stone fireplace in the great room, master on main, spacious loft and 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom suite on the lower level. Huge price reduction — originally $1,095,000! MLS# 78069. Offered at $699,000.
Charming older home on historic property that was the site of the millionaires hunting lodge. Spectacular views from over 4500 foot elevation. Panoramic southern views from Whiteside Mountain to the lakes in South Carolina. Private location at end of the road bordering National Forest - Panthertown Valley. MLS# 80079. Offered at $695,000.
Lake Toxaway
Bridge Creek
One of the best panoramic long-range lake and mountain view properties in the NC mountains. This home sits at a cool 4000’+ elevation and offers a breath-taking view of multiple mountain ranges and looks out over 4 lakes in 3 different states (Toxaway - NC, Jocassee & Keowee - SC and Hartwell in GA). Master on main with additional bedrooms and baths up and down. MLS# 79994. Offered at $669,000.
Charming cottage in gated community 4 miles from Cashiers Crossroads. Property is flat. Large stone fireplace in living area and another on outside covered porch. Bridge Creek has walking trails and ponds. It is a very short walk to trails and ponds and it is very unusual to find such a large flat area at this elevation - approx. 3,700 feet. You enter the community over a large covered bridge that crosses Norton Creek. MLS# 80378. Offered at $639,000.
Old Edwards Club
Cedar Creek Woods
One of the best views anywhere! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath upper unit features vaulted ceiling with beams and a stone fireplace in living area. Open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Kitchen has granite, stainless appliances and a wet-bar. Large screened porch with fireplace. This amazing unit is one of only a few upper units with less than 5 steps! This unit is the best upper unit available and a must see!! MLS# 79651. Offered at $599,000.
Wonderful mountain view family home in well-established club and tennis community. Located in the lovely Cedar Creek Woods neighborhood. Roomy 4 bedroom/5 bath home with nicely landscaped grounds. Master bedroom plus guest bedroom on main floor. Additional guest rooms upstairs. Loft area upstairs, workshop/artist studio on main floor. Wonderful year round or summer retreat. MLS# 79265. Offered at $599,000.
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Cashiers - Bull Pen Area
Sapphire Valley
This country farm property is the perfect blend of being close to town, but offers all the benefits of being in the country. Spread your wings throughout the 18+ acres that features a 3,000 square foot partially renovated home, a heated barn with electricity, a shed, a couple of ponds, pasture and a separate large meadow area that could be an additional home site or a great spot for horses. Two sides of the property borders National Forest, so you can hike or ride horses in to the forest from property. MLS# 80823. Offered at $575,000.
This welcoming move-in ready home offers amazing views of Chimneytop Mountain and Sapphire Valley. Spacious kitchen, living and dining areas open to a covered deck - perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing. The split bedroom plan features three bedrooms on the main level, plus a separate family room, bonus room and deck on the lower level. This lovely mountain home is a great value at this price! MLS# 77386. $559,000.
Pine Forest
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Stunning Mountain Vistas
Overlooking Lonesome Valley and the mountains beyond, this home situated on over 4 acres affords you privacy and convenience to both Sapphire and Cashiers. Wonderful mountain feel with an open floor plan which is inviting and makes for the perfect year-round or summer home. Large unfinished basement for additional space. The home is fully furnished with some minor exceptions. MLS # 75868. Offered at $549,000.
Enjoy the expansive southern views from this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom Post and Beam home. Home is equipped with wood floors, stone faced wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings, loft, family room with wet bar, bark siding accents, and decks on three levels. This completely furnished home would be a perfect investment property and has a great rental history. MLS# 78797. Offered at $495,000.
Cullasaja Club
Custom Home
Great buy in Cullasaja Club with soaring ceilings and stone fireplace. This lovely three bedroom, two bath home is nice & private, tucked away in the rhododendrons. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has two walk in closets and a private bath. There are another two guest bedrooms on the main floor with shared bath. There is also a bonus room located overlooking the great room. MLS# 80468. Offered at $549,000.
Wild Wind is a custom builder’s home with 2 master suites, guest bedroom, bonus room and 2 1/2 baths. Located on 3 gentle acres with fruit trees, a big view and a second buildable lot. The interior features Australian cypress floors, stainless appliances including double ovens, copper sinks and tub, office, cathedral ceilings and his & hers garages. The lot offers a private and scenic setting located 1 mile to Lake Glenville boat launch, 25 minutes to Cashiers, Highlands, Cullowhee and Franklin. MLS # 76147. Offered at $375,000.
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The Birches The Birches are the perfect mountain getaway. The Birches is situated in a private wooded area of the club, surrounded by wandering creeks and hidden waterfalls. Condominium features may include elevators, oak hardwood floors, indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry, jetted tubs, carports, cathedral ceilings, and screened porches. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is membership is by invitation only. MLS# 74752. Offered at $525,000.
Stonecreek Estates
Sapphire High
This newer timber frame home in a gated community with short walk to Sapphire amenities. Great open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and new appliances, great room with masonry fireplace, screened porch with fireplace. Spacious master suite, two guest bedrooms each with own bathroom. Hardwood floors, beamed wood ceilings and wood walls. Extensive improvements have been completed within the last 2 years. MLS# 80593. Offered at $499,000.
Perfect mountain getaway with fantastic views situated on 10.64 acres for lots of privacy! All on one level living with a split bedroom floor plan and large living area open to the kitchen and dining area. Hardwood floors throughout the main living area with a wood-burning stone fireplace in the great room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceiling, pantry, breakfast bar and beautiful granite counters. MLS# 80865. Offered at $490,000.
Woudes Mountain
Sims Valley
Lake Glenville, lakefront home on a large 1 acre lot with a private dock, great views and approximately 100+ feet of shoreline. This charming 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Cape Cod is surrounded by lush rhododendron, laurel, hardwoods and is tucked away in a scenic cove. The home features cathedral ceilings, double decks, a bonus room, lower level, loft, brand new A/C unit and an enchanted trail to the lake. The property has been well loved and is move in ready. Easy year round access. MLS# 79943. Offered at $474,000.
Located in a gated community, this 3 bedroom plus loft home has long range mountain views as well as overlooking the community pond with waterfall and pavilion area. Great open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in the living room overlooking covered deck. The lower level family room with open deck provides additional privacy. MLS# 79135. $469,000.
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Turkey Knob
Sapphire Valley
Panoramic long range layered mountain views of the Parkway, Chimneytop, Terrapin and Sheepcliff Mountains! This three bedroom home is in excellent condition with an aggressive list price and a motivated seller. Home features include an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace, lots of glass, granite countertops, Brazilian cherry flooring, large wrap around deck and the master on the main. The lower level includes a second living space, 2 guest bedrooms and a covered deck. MLS# 80288. Offered at $459,000.
Why build and have to wait?? Almost new home located within walking distance of Narrows Waterfall. This move in ready home with vaulted ceilings in the living room and fireplace has the perfect blend of rustic mountain finishes while keeping the house light and bright. A family room on the lower level offers additional living space and privacy. This is a perfect mountain retreat or year around residence. MLS# 76101. Offered at $449,000.
Whisper Lake
Cedar Ridge Estates
Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a circular driveway in the scenic community of Whisper Lake. The open floor plan includes cathedral ceilings, double decks, 3 fireplaces, an oversized workshop and a mother-in-suite with a bonus room. This is a great home for entertaining and built for year round use. Enjoyable 5 minute walk to private community lake. Full Sapphire amenities included. MLS# 79727. Offered at $410,000.
The charming 3 bedroom mountain home enjoys views of Sapphire Valley from most rooms. The kitchen overlooks the living room with wood burning fireplace and cathedral ceiling as well as the dining room and outside deck. Located just minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire in this well established community. MLS# 79269. JUST REDUCED to $409,000.
Whisper Lake
SOLD
This immaculate 3 bedroom/2 bath home with loft. Spacious floor plan, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, well designed kitchen, master bedroom closet system. The view of Hogback Mountain is year round. This home has a fully encapsulated crawl space. MLS# 78710. Offered at $399,900.
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Pilots Knob Just completed, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with outstanding views & high-end finishes in the new subdivision of Pilots Knob. It’s a true craftsman’s home with attention to detail. It’s been wrapped in cedar shake siding, has a cedar shake roof, wrap around covered deck and quality windows and doors. The interior features include an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, massive stone fireplace, stainless appliances and granite counters. MLS# 80600. Offered at $399,900.
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Pilots Knob
Whisper Lake
This recently completed three bedroom home with exceptional long range views and high-end finishes is located in Pilots Knob. The exterior features include a cedar shake roof, covered deck with stone fireplace and quality windows and doors. The interior includes an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, massive stone fireplace, hardwood floors, stainless appliances and granite counters. MLS# 80603. Offered at $399,900.
Great stream home in Whisper Lake with access to all of the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. Open floor plan featuring wood burning fireplace in living room, kitchen with granite countertops, center island and stainless appliances. Enjoy the views of the creek from the kitchen, dining area, and the open deck at the rear of the home. Private setting with near level lot is great for both year round or vacation home. Well priced for recently built home. MLS# 77921. Offered at $375,000.
NEWLY PRICED Golf Club Estates
Wildwood Mountain
Loads of charm and character with a great location, this rustic log cabin offers all one level living in a country club community. You’ll enjoy an open four plan that features a large gathering room in the center of the home. Three buildings on the property-the main house, a detached 2.5 car garage, and a very cool 1 bedroom/1 bath reclaimed log guest cabin circa 1876 restored. Tons of potential to make this a great property to live and entertain. Adding to the charm on the property is a meandering stream, that offers the sound that reminds you you’re in the mountains. MLS# 81038. Offered at $375,000.
This cottage has a wonderful open floor plan and the covered side porch adds an additional 400 sq.ft. A separate small cabin is being used as the owner’s art cottage, and next to it is a hot tub and deck. Location could not be more convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. Wildcat Cliffs CC is a golf cart ride away. MLS# 78315. Just reduced to $359,000!
Private Retreat Wonderful country home on 4+ acres. Fruit trees and garden. 2 living areas, both with private entry. Home has large decks and large screened porch for wonderful indoor and outdoor living. Attached garage, outdoor storage, and work shed. Private location with mountain views yet convenient to Cashiers, Highlands and Franklin. Adjacent 4.37 acres with 8 ponds, springs, streams, fruit trees and garden areas also available for $139,500. Combine the two properties and you have a small mountain farm or estate. MLS# 81308. Offered at $359,500.
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Broadview Acres
Sims Valley
This charming cottage with a detached one car garage has plenty of curb appeal. It has a spacious covered deck with a year round mountain view for all to enjoy. The home is close to Glen Falls for hiking and the Town of Highlands! Broadview Acres is a great neighborhood that retains a wonderful warm country feeling. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a second gathering area downstairs and wonderful lush landscaping. MLS# 80191. Reduced to $336,000.
This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home overlooks the pond and pavilion area as well as having some mountain views. Great open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in the living room with wraparound porch for enjoying outdoor living. Great value for a newer mountain home. MLS# 81193. Offered at $319,000.
Golf Club Estates
Sapphire Valley
Sitting in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this classic cottage makes a delightful mountain getaway! The screened porch with vaulted ceilings and stone flooring is perfect for enjoying the sublime weather or dining al fresco with friends. Ready for your design touches, the interior includes wood finished walls, vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone fireplace with a flat screen TV above it. The master bedroom is located on the main level, with a second bedroom upstairs for additional privacy. An enclosed garage provides extra storage. The location and nearly level lot allow for easy access year round, and The Country Club of Sapphire Valley is a short walk or golf cart ride away. MLS# 81279. Offered at $319,000.
Easy access, year-round Sapphire Valley home with a two car garage and level front yard. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, 3 bathrooms, double decks and a stone fireplace. The spacious lower level offers an additional family room and access to the private wooded backyard with lots of hardwoods, laurel and rhododendron. The roof has been recently replaced and the home is in very good shape. 5 minutes to Sapphire restaurants, shopping and amenities. 10 minutes to Cashiers and grocery’s. MLS# 79876. Offered at $290,000.
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Sapphire Valley
This is a wonderful cottage with lots of curb appeal. All one level with an easy entrance. With a two car detached garage, a full house generator and a cozy wood burning fireplace. Beautifully landscaped. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club has a newly updated club house, indoor swimming pool, full fitness center, tennis, golf and croquet. MLS# 77514. Offered at $309,000.
Bold stream! Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath move-in ready home on scenic Hogback Creek. Driveway and yard have been wonderfully landscaped; mature hardwoods surround the property. The home has an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings and a covered deck. All Sapphire Resort amenities included. Ten minutes to shopping, restaurants, lake access, golf, community center, swimming pools, weight room, etc. MLS# 77739. Offered at $305,000.
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Robinson Creek Home
Pilots Knob Partially finished home in the new subdivision of Pilots Knob. High elevation with cool summers and exceptional long range mountain views. MLS# 80634. Newly listed at $299,000.
This newer three bedroom, three and a half bath country home with lovely mountain views is located just off Big Ridge Road in the Robinson Creek area. At just under 4,000 feet in elevation and surrounded by large tracts of land, the two acre property is very private and filled with wildlife. Dozens of rhododendrons planted on the hill in front of the home make the late spring and early summer a spectacular sight. Other features include a wood burning fireplace, covered decks, play room, attached two-car garage, barn and gated driveway. Don’t miss this affordable, move-in ready getaway! MLS# 79052. Priced reduced to $299,900.
Sapphire Valley What you see is what you get! Fully furnished, ready for move-in, this great home features all one level living with a two-car attached garage and even a small fenced area in front for four-legged family members to enjoy. Very low-maintenance home, with hardiplank siding and tremendous outdoor deck space. New owners up-graded kitchen with granite throughout and stainless appliances, in addition to adding large outdoor deck/bar for extended space to entertain. The house sits in a peaceful, wooded setting..on almost a full acre. Start enjoying the simple life in the mountains today! MLS# 80734. Offered at $299,000.
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Perfect for your summer vacation home within the city limits of Highlands. Two large bedrooms, kitchen and great room situated on a large lot with a front deck to enjoy the cool mountains. This home would also be a great year round starter home and investment. The current owner put on a new roof and HVAC unit. MLS# 79541. $274,000.
Rocky Knob This wonderful family home is in the secluded gated community of Rocky Knob. The home is situated on 1.91 private acres with plenty of garden space. A completed lower level can be used as an extra bedroom and living area with a full bath. The 17 acre lake in Rocky Knob is an easy walk from the house. Canoes, swimming and picnic areas offer lots of fun for the whole family. MLS# 79697. Offered at $289,000.
Pilots Knob Partially finished home in the new subdivision of Pilots Knob. Great opportunity to purchase with huge discount and finish to your specifications. Covered deck with outdoor fireplace, spacious floor plan with cathedral ceilings. MLS# 80631. Newly listed at $275,000.
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Cullowhee Mountain This is the quintessential mountain hideaway! The home sits on a gentle hilltop overlooking a scenic mountain valley and a meandering stream running through the yard. The jewel of the property is an approximate 50 foot waterfall with a hidden trail and viewing platform. The cozy cabin is well built and is in good shape. The basement could be finished for additional living space. The property boarders thousands of acres of National Forest. Private well, barn, shed and holding tank for spring water. MLS# 79985. Offered at $250,000.
Deer Run
This welcoming three bedroom, two bath home in Deer Run is movein ready and affordably priced. Enjoy lovely mountain views from the light-filled great room, back deck and spacious upstairs master suite. Spending time with family and friends is a pleasure with two main level guest bedrooms and an open floor plan. Close to the numerous amenities of Sapphire and Cashiers. MLS# 80866. Offered at $232,000.
The Woods Condo This unique end unit has 3 bedrooms, all with private baths. The cozy living room has a stone wood burning fireplace and there are wood floors throughout the entire unit with tile in the baths. The kitchen has a large island and there are granite counters in the kitchen and baths. The back deck overlooks the pond and it’s just a short walk to the common area where you can enjoy the pavilion, fish or canoe. Ownership comes with Sapphire Valley Amenities. MLS# 80943. Offered at $210,000.
High elevation waterfront home located just minutes from Cashiers and Highlands. The home has just been remodeled and is in turn key condition. Includes new hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint and landscaping. Enjoy a scenic, peaceful setting with a nearly level half acre lot, approximately 50 feet water frontage and a great view from the living room, master bedroom and deck. Easy year round access and in close proximity to Lake Glenville amenities. It’s a charming property that’s priced to sell! MLS# 80925. Offered at $199,750.
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Country Club Villas Great 3 bedroom villa with level entry, overlooking large common area lawn and the Country Club of Sapphire Valley’s hole #9. Price has been drastically reduced to generate sale. If you are looking for a great condo in the heart of Sapphire Valley this is it. MLS# 78154. Offered at $189,000.
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Waterfront Home
Sapphire Located on quiet street between Sapphire and Lake Toxaway. This well maintained 3 bedroom home is situated on a flat lot and has a fenced yard, which is great enjoying cool summer temperatures. MLS# 79260. Offered at $95,000.
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Holly Ridge Condo First time on the market. This completely renovated condominium is the perfect lock it and leave it mountain retreat. Walk to Fairfield Lake and enjoy Sapphire amenities. Owner financing available. MLS# 77802. Â Offered at $174,000
Hilltop
Hilltop
NEW LISTING. Fully furnished condominium in the heart of Sapphire Valley. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters. Outdoor deck features BBQ with built in stainless hood. Turnkey unit ready for immediate occupancy. Would make a great rental unit. MLS# 78502. Offered at $129,900.
Lowest priced 3 bedroom at Hilltop! Ground floor condo with tile flooring almost throughout with carpet in other areas. Family room has stone faced wood burning fireplace. Nice dining area opens to side patio. Large master with private bath also opens to back patio. Nice sized closet space. End unit with a level yard area in back. MLS# 80099. Offered at $109,000.
Hilltop
Hilltop First time on the market. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit is currently rented on an annual lease. Enjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. Owner financing available. Well priced at $125,000.
Newly renovated 2 bedroom at Hilltop! Ground floor condo with tile flooring almost throughout with carpet in other areas. Family room has stone faced wood burning fireplace. Large master with private bath also opens to back patio. Nice sized closet space. End unit with a level yard area in back. MLS# 80604. Offered at $69,000.
Hilltop
Hilltop Great two bedroom unit in Sapphire Valley. Unit has great rental history which can help offset some of the ownership costs. Owner financing available. MLS# 77801. Well priced at $115,000.
Well-kept 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath move in ready end unit. The home includes an enclosed sun room, courtyard, heat pump and can be sold furnished. Current county tax appraisal is $126,270. Easy year round access and just minutes to Sapphire, Cashiers and all amenities. MLS# 79272. Offered at $48,500
Holly Forest
Sapphire Valley
Lots of home for the money! This traditional 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has easy year round access and sits at the end of a cul-de-sac with a paved circular driveway. Large bedrooms, open kitchen, gas fireplace and wood floors. The back deck has been partially covered, screened and is great for entertaining. 10 minutes to Cashiers, 5 minutes to all Sapphire amenities, restaurants and shopping. Amenities include - golf, tennis, community center, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna’s, hot tubs, private lake, private waterfall, weight room, putt-putt golf, playground, walking track, river access, ski slope, arcade and more! MLS# 81417. Offered at $225,000.
Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home located in Holly Forest Subdivision I, just minutes from restaurants, shopping, golf, Narrows Falls, Lake Fairfield, Hogback Lake and all the great amenities that Sapphire Valley has to offer. The home has spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, double decks, a living room fireplace, formal dining room, lower level bunk room and a .78 acre wooded lot with hardwoods and native mountain laurel. This is a lot of house for the money! MLS# 80118. Offered at $249,000.
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Mountain Club
Amazing opportunity! Mountain living made easy in this very desirable community in Sapphire Valley. Additional nights available with a short three days’ notice, based on availability. Exchange nights with the Registry Collection and 3RDHOME and enjoy stays around the world. Mountain Club offers many amenities for the whole family at the Mountain Club and SVMA which include: indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness room, movie rentals, game room, pool table, ping pong, miniature golf, bocce ball, air hockey, croquet, tanning beds, horseshoe pits, massage therapy, bicycle rental, various arts & crafts classes, snow skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfield boat dock, tennis and racquet club, 18 hole PDA golf course, 9 hole executive golf course, driving range, putt-putt, gem mining, summer concerts, planned excursions, kids’ camps, and horseback riding. Now offering 1/12th starting at $67,500 and 1/6th at $116,900.
Commercial Properties
Cashiers Commercial Building
Sapphire Highway 64
PRIME RETAIL or OFFICE location along the 107 South corridor in Cashiers. Known as the Old Cashiers School House and most recently housing the offices of the Cashiers Historical Society, this renovated building is ready for immediate occupancy. Great stone fireplace welcomes visitors to this historic building which also offers plenty of parking. Call today to see this amazing property. MLS# 80356. Offered at $449,000.
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. A variety of development opportunities including multi-family, restaurant and a host of other commercial uses. MLS# 76184. $699,000.
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Highway 64 East Over 240’ of prime highway frontage in the heart of Cashiers along Highway 64 East. Excellent opportunity for retail business needing flat outside yard. Multiple lots make this 3.6 acre tract suitable for subdividing as well. Main level could be updated and suitable for many uses. Lower level shop and covered outside work area. Priced to sell! MLS# 78806. Offered at $475,000.
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Summer Hill - Lake Glenville boat launch ramp, sandy beach, picnic shelter with fireplace and tennis court. MLS# 76073. $295,000. Large lake access lot with great mountain and sunset views. MLS# 73981. $119,500. Big lake access lot with western exposure. View of mountains and sunsets. MLS# 73982. $119,500.
Almost 3 acre lot in Summer Hill, a premier Lake Glenville
Lakeside Falls This easy build lot fronts on the large stream known as Norton Creek. Located just above Lake Glenville at an altitude over 3500 feet, this small community of Lakeside Falls is waiting for you. MLS# 79048. $40,000. Nice wooded lot adjacent to North Norton Road. Near Lake Glenville. MLS# 79050. $20,000. If you’re looking for a lot on a big stream at 3500+ elevation, this is it! Easy building site in a neighborhood of 14 lots. Easy access off of North Norton Road about 7 miles from the Cashiers’ Crossroads. MLS# 79047. $42,500. Country Club Estates Great trout stream runs along the right side of this private and large lot (1.49 ac). Short golf cart drive to the Sapphire/Wyndham Resort amenities and The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership available upon invitation). Easy, nearly level building site. MLS# 79113. Priced to sell at $56,000. Highlands 5.35 acres fronting both Blue Valley Road and Highway 28. Excellent location for a business
community. Driveway partially in. Big lake view. Community dock,
Very large Lake Glenville access lot. This lot faces west with sunset and mountain views. MLS# 73983. $119,500.
Lots & Land
opportunity. A creek runs behind the property. MLS# 76448. $70,000. Pilot Knob Over 2½ acre lot, easy build on quiet road. Nice year around views. Lot has road frontage, deep enough to build away from road. MLS# 78870. $49,500. Glenville Area 7.5+/- private acres with fantastic views! Driveway and easy build home site have been cut in, septic system installed. Home site is surrounded in rhododendron and mountain laurel giving it year round privacy. Gated community. Lots of wildlife! 15 min. to Lake Glenville boat launch. 25 min. to Cashiers and Sylva. 30 min. to Highlands and Franklin. MLS# 77889. $49,900. Lake Glenville Nice lakefront lot located on the east side of Lake Glenville. Approximately 100 feet of rock seawall installed and approved for a dock. The property has a shared water supply and is tied into a community sewer system. MLS# 80614. $275,00 Laurel Falls
Located in the gated community of Laurel Falls, this beautiful estate parcel offers fantastic year round mountain views. The new driveway leads to a level building site on the top of a ridge where the trees can be further trimmed for those looking for the biggest of views. The property has been recently surveyed and is approved for a 4 bedroom septic. MLS# 80163. $65,000. North Norton First time on the market! 17 unrestricted acres with great road frontage and exceptional views. The top of the property consists of approximately 6 nearly level acres that overlook Yellow and High Knob Mountain. The remaining acreage used for Christmas tree farming, and ideal for any kind of agricultural or livestock. Would make a great gentleman’s estate or horse farm. MLS# 80363. $249,000. Tahala Shores Very affordable lakefront lot on Lake Glenville. At over 3500 feet elevation you can own this lakefront property. Over 200 feet of frontage on the water and easy building site. MLS# 77404. $229,000.
Zachary’s Gap High above the valley floor at 4000’ of elevation with a panoramic view of Sapphire Valley including views of Whiteside, Chimneytop, and Rock Mountain. This partially cleared lot with fire pit area and path from the road cleared offers spectacular views. Located in the small gated community of Zachary’s Gap, this lot’s views are absolutely amazing! MLS# 80127. $410,000.
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One of the premier lots in one of the premier gated communities on all of Lake Glenville. Enjoy easy access on paved roads that lead to this incredible home site that features more than 300’ of lake frontage on a large 1.75 acre lot. A private dock is already in place and conveys with the property. Owners have plans for a 5,607 square foot home overlooking the lake, or bring your own architect and start designing your dream home and begin enjoying the wonderful life on Lake Glenville. MLS# 79198. $595,000.
Whisper Lake Great lot with an easy build site at an incredible price. An easy walk/drive down to the community boat dock where you can store your canoe/kayak. Part of the Sapphire Master Association; enjoy the benefits of Sapphire amenities. MLS# 78373. $17,900. Glen Pointe Lot 3 Fantastic Lake Glenville access and view lot. Long lake and mountain views, adjacent to lakefront community dock with a guaranteed boat slip. Tennis court, gated community, underground utilities. MLS# 75542. $150,000. The Lake Club This is a great 3.90+/- acre private lot with a mountain view and possible winter lake views. The Lake Club is a gated community that features a fantastic clubhouse on scenic Lake Glenville with multiple shared boat slips, full kitchen, living and dining areas, exercise room, fire pit and a common area meadow. MLS# 77308. $49,000. Attention Developers! Developer opportunity on 441 corridor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro, Bryson City, and Cherokee. Development with incredible long range mountain and river views, located in the heart of Jackson County. The development has a prominent entrance with underground utilities. De-
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Wade Hampton Golf Club Now being offered for sale at considerable savings, this lot offers outstanding views of the fairway and green at the 10th hole. Located within walking distance of the clubhouse, it is exceptionally well priced at just $375,000. First time on the market! This lot has a good view of Whiteside Mountain in well-established and exclusive neighborhood of Wade Hampton. Priced below market value! Motivated seller! Membership at Wade Hampton Golf Club is by invitation only. MLS# 79348. Offered at $145,000. velopment includes 86 lots, 6 open space lots and common areas. MLS# 78151. Great value at $2,500,000. Bear Lake Area Big tract of land near Bear Lake and adjacent to the road to the public boat ramp. Upper portion of property has big lake and mountain views. Lower portion is very gentle with old home place site with open field and spring. Unrestricted, can have multiple uses. Fronts on Highway 281, so has easy access. Most of the property is wooded. Property adjoins North Carolina state owned property being held for conservation. MLS# 79554. $495,000. Bear Lake Development Opportunity The ultimate development project or private retreat! 1,542 acres on Bear Lake with 4.5 miles of lake frontage. Two miles of trout stream, the dramatic Sol’s Creek Waterfall with its 120-foot drop, and picturesque rock cliffs with wild goats add to the allure of this mountain sanctuary. Elevations from 2,600 to 3,800 feet. Owner will subdivide and consider owner financing. 915 Acre Tract on Trout Creek Minutes north of Lake Glenville off 107 N, this 915-acre tract of land is suitable for development and/ or preservation. Trout Creek flows through the property; box canyon and other natural amenities make this piece unique. Price upon request. Glen Laurel Wonderful large building site that can be subdivided. Big views of mountains and Lake Glenville. Access to shared dock on Lake
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Glenville. Convenient to Cashiers, Franklin and Sylva. Very gentle building sites. Underground utilities available. Wildlife Service boat ramp is within 1/2 mile so you can put in and take out your lake toys easily. MLS# 78191. $99,000. Norton Area Great building lot if you want easy access and a bold stream with small waterfalls. Norton Creek is the largest stream in the immediate area. The stream has great trout fishing and has many pools adjacent to this property. The site is approximately 4 miles from the Cashiers crossroads and fronts on North Norton Road for easy yearround access. It adjoins the Trillium Golf Course, so there won’t be any neighbors to look at. MLS# 81312. $69,500. Pine Creek Area Looking for a great private home site tucked away in your own little valley with 8 ponds and a garden area? This is it! At nearly 3,900 feet elevation, you’ll enjoy the cool summers and fishing in your private ponds. Fed by mountain springs, ponds and streams are all inside property lines, so not shared. Sunny spot with plenty of room for orchard and gardens. MLS# 81276. $139,500. Sheepcliff Woods This gentle building site in the small gated community of Sheepcliff Woods is only minutes to downtown Cashiers without having to drive to the top of a mountain. The 2.3 acres provide ample room for the perfect mountain home while preserving plenty of privacy. Take a leisurely stroll across the lot and envision your new getaway nestled among the trees as you feel the gentle mountain breezes. MLS# 81315. $170,000. Bluevalley Falls Breathtaking long range mountain views from this very gentle build-
ing lot located in Bluevalley Falls Pointe. The southern exposure is the best in the mountains with gorgeous sunsets and warmer orientation in the winter. This is a rare, level building lot with an amazing view. MLS# 81296. $299,000. Top of Cherry Knob This fantastic 262-acre tract of land features spectacular 300+ degree views from the top of Cherry Knob Mountain. A long range view of Lake Glenville, Big Ridge, and Cullowhee make this property unique and suitable for either a private estate or development. MLS# 70290. $2,500,000. Stone Pointe Fabulous lakefront lot in the exclusive gated community of Stone Pointe. This 8 lot subdivision features underground utilities, nicely landscaped and irrigated common area. Each lot is demarked by a lighted stone column. Lot 2 has approximately 191 feet of lakefront. MLS# 78751. $274,000. Big Sheepcliff Located just minutes from the crossroads in prestigious Big Sheepcliff, this lot is located in the upper section of the community with winter views of the Glenville Valley. A 4 bedroom septic evaluation valid through December 31, 2016. MLS# 78804. $149,000. Exceptional location just minutes to the crossroads in Cashiers. At an elevation of app. 4,200’ build your dream home with exceptional long range views over the Lake Glenville Valley. Private 12 acres already have the septic system installed and have a great building site. First time on the market and very well priced! Big Sheepcliff is a gated community with two ponds and a community pavilion high above the Cashiers Valley with long range views. MLS# 78826. $369,000.
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Sapphire Valley - Holly Forest X 0.87 acres of hardwoods and a private setting. MLS# 70252. $14,900. Bridge Creek Nearly level 1 acre water front lot with a small island in the scenic community of Bridge Creek. The neighborhood has a charming gated covered bridge entrance, chimney garden and a community pond with a picnic area. MLS# 79396. $39,000. Nice very level lot in gated community of Bridge Creek. Easy build. Community centrally located between Cashiers and Highlands. At 3,600 foot elevation, much of the area is walkable with community pond and trails. Paved roads, community water, beautiful, covered bridge entry over Norton Creek. MLS# 81134. $29,000. Easy building lots in gated Bridge Creek Community. Community amenities include trout stream., stocked pond, chimney garden and hiking trails. MLS# 81452 and 81453. $27,500 each. Huge view of Lake Glenville and mountains beyond. Easy building site, gated community, fishing/ swimming pond, fire pit, chimney garden, hiking trails and more. Community water system, underground power. MLS# 77698. $175,000. Bridge Creek is only 4.5 miles from the Cashiers’ Crossroads and is a gated community with a beautiful covered bridge entry, fishing/ swimming pond, picnic area, chimney garden, and more. The lot has a tremendous long view with Lake Glenville in the foreground and mountain ranges beyond. Easy building site, driveway in, community water, underground power. MLS# 77697. $175,000. Large level corner lot on bold trout stream. Norton Creek is the largest
stream feeding into nearby Lake Glenville. This gated community features covered bridge entrance, underground utilities, walking trails, large community pond, chimney garden and more. MLS# 76927. $45,000. Located at the highest elevation in Bridge Creek, a gated community only 4.5 miles from Cashiers, this large lot (2 3/4 acres) has fantastic long range views looking down the length of Lake Glenville. Since Lake Glenville is the highest lake in the east, views like this can be found nowhere else. Very large and gentle building site would provide plenty of parking area and walk-around space. Community has fishing/swimming pond, picnic area, walking trails and a chimney garden. Great community with paved roads and underground utilities. MLS# 80610. $349,000. Large 3.59 acre lot at 4000 feet elevation, with big views of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond. It’s a layered view with ridges to your left and mountains up to 40 miles away. The building site is huge and almost flat so it’s a very easy build. Plenty of room for parking, garden, etc. Located in Bridge Creek which is a gated community only 4.5 miles from Cashiers and 9 miles from Highlands. Community includes the unique covered bridge, chimney garden, walking trails and large pond for fishing and paddling. MLS# 80613. $349,000. Bear Lake Reserve Peninsula lakefront lot. 404+ feet of frontage. Lays very gentle, easy build, and is a short walk from lakefront clubhouse. Great views of lake and mountains from lot. Shared dock is included. Priced below purchase price in 2006. MLS# 73993. Offered at $599,000. Holly Forest This large 1.19 acre lot has a great winter mountain view with potential for year round. The lot is heavily wooded with mountain laurel for the utmost in privacy. A small creek runs through the lot & the property on the right side & rear of the lot is Holly Forest green space. Lot has a current 3 bedroom septic approval. Sapphire Valley amenities included.
Pilot Knob A wonderful piece of property for an estate, horse farm, or private home site. Elevations above 4000 feet with big views. Many possible house locations. Property is currently all wooded. Springs on property. MLS# 80903. $549,500.
Cullowhee Forest Development opportunity with some infrastructure in place. Originally, this tract was known as the Tuckasegee property and part of River Rock. Millions have been invested in roads, water and power infrastructure. Perfect project to complete by savvy developer. Wonderful mountain views and stream front lots. MLS# 81020. $3,750,000. MLS# 79953. Offered at $14,995. Holly Forest Fantastic opportunity to own property in Holly Forest and become a member of the Sapphire Valley Master Association which allows you use of the Sapphire Valley amenities. MLS# 80897. Offered at $800.
trance, this property includes all of the Sapphire/Wyndham Resort amenities and the enjoyment of Whisper Lake with boat docks and ramps. Build your dream cabin, bring a canoe and start enjoying the great outdoors in our little slice of heaven on the Cashiers Highlands Plateau! MLS# 79954. Offered at $20,000.
Lake Glenville 3 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 - $39,500. MLS# 74340, 74341 and 74350.
Whitewater Ridge Exceptional long range mountain views and adjoins Nantahala National Forest! This 3.07 acre lot sits at approximately 3,650 ft. elevation and has dead-on views of Whiteside Mountain and outlying mountains as well. Gentle driveway access and house site with community water and underground utilities. This is the perfect lot to build your private mountain dream home. MLS# 81013. $175,000.
High Meadows Located in gated community this lot encompassing 6.47 acres of privacy with a cleared building site at the top so it’s easy to envision your new mountain home. The driveway, home site and views were just cut in so you can see all the views this lot has to offer. Close to town and the community amenities. MLS# 81119. $155,000.
Cullowhee Mountain 30 pristine acres with exceptional long range rolling mountain views. Hidden in dense forest, this beautiful high elevation hideaway is surrounded in lush vegetation, hardwoods, mountain laurel and small streams. The property is very private and remote in feel yet only 25 minutes to Cashiers or Sylva, 15 minutes to Lake Glenville. There is a small camping cabin that’s perfect for picnics, campfires and outdoor adventures. This is a unique property and great escape from the busy world that surrounds us. MLS# 80581. $290,000.
Whisper Lake Very nice building lot in one of Sapphire Valley’s most popular neighborhoods. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac near the en-
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Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove This top of the world building lot is located in the gated community of Highlands Cove. This 1.05 acre lot features a gentle building site with fabulous 120 degree views from Short-off Mountain to the Cashiers Valley. You won’t find a better view in Highlands Cove. Very reasonable HOA fees, without any initiation or transfer fee. This is a great time to build your dream home on the Highlands/ Cashiers Plateau. MLS# 80617. $749,000. Cullowhee High elevation, remote mountain land bordering thousands of acres of National Forest. This property consists of approximately 144 acres of rolling hillsides, overgrown pasture land, a mountain top, small streams and trails. Heavily wooded with an array of tree species, mountain laurel, rhododendron and native flora. Lots of wildlife! Including turkey, deer, bear, bobcat and fox. Power already run to the property. Would make a great family compound, camp or preppers hideaway! MLS# 80924. $849,000. Mountaintop Located in one of the premier golf communities in the Cashiers area, this amazing lot overlooking the 12th fairway and Whiteside Mountain beyond features a gentle building site. Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club offers premier amenities including the Tom Fazio golf course, world class clubhouse, kids pavilion, and lake club. This resort style community offers exceptional amenities. It’s time to build your dream mountain getaway on one of the premier lots! MLS# 79137. $750,000.
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Summersail on Lake Glenville Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The main home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths with wraparound porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chef’s delight. The guest house offers three additional bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its scenic waterfalls.
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Welcome to Hampton Glen on the Horsepasture River! This 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath townhouse is perfect for a mountain get-away. The main level features an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room and glass doors which leads to the deck with the soothing sound of the river in the distance. This townhome is only a short drive to many of the Sapphire Valley amenities, including the fitness center with pools and beautiful Fairfield Lake where you can hike or fish and enjoy nature at its finest.
This gorgeous four bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous shortrange and panoramic mountain views! The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure, while the expansive deck is perfect for soaking in the sun or enjoying the crisp air on cool evenings. Three of the four spacious bedrooms are located on the main level. Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
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Whispering Ridge
Wonderful three bedroom, three and half bath home has fabulous mountain views of Chimney top & Sassafras Mountain. The ample living spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a pleasure. Main level bedroom suites feature private screened decks for enjoying the fresh mountain air. The home has many wonderful water features and an impressive rock face that greet you from the moment you approach. There is also a slide & swing set in the yard for the children to enjoy. Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
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This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open, airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
Lovely three bedroom, two bath home tucked away in the rhododendrons in Cullasaja Country Club. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a queen-sized bed and a large private bath. There are another two guest bedrooms on the main floor with queen beds and shared bath. There is also a bonus room with twin beds located up a ladder overlooking the great room. This open floor plan & wonderful screened porch are perfect for entertaining or a family gathering.
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Lakeside Cottage This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home (3000 ft) has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game room with books, family board games, and a foosball table. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you’ll find a private dock and canoe (available for your use). Good fishing for bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness center and game room) and access to 55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing).
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You and your family will barely be able to contain your excitement as you enter this beautiful, nicely decorated cottage with gorgeous views of Lake Glenville and surrounding mountains. There is so much to enjoy inside this home from the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms as well as ample windows showing you the great views of the lake and mountains just outside. Once you venture out, you will find a large screened porch with plenty of room for outdoor dining. The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs - just bring the food! A big television in the living room adds to your indoor pleasures along with the DirecTV Satellite & wireless internet. The bedrooms are well equipped with adjoining bathrooms on each level of the home. You will find a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. With much to love both inside and out, you will barely be able to leave it behind.....but we hope you do with happy memories and a desire to return again.
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