May 2018 by The Laurel Magazine of Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

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INSIDE THE LAUREL MAY 2018 EVENTS

Silly Ridge

New Organ Takes Shape

The Bascom

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Antioxidant Berry Salad

Groovin’ on the Green

Feasts and Salons

Annual Plant Sale

H-C Players

Highlands Motoring Festival

The Art of Phil Herzog

Pots on the Green

The Art of Dorethey Gorham

Zoller’s Memorial Day Celebration

The Art of Dawn Loughlin

Highlands Biological Station

Highlands Weekend of Music

Annual Author’s Tea

Acorns’ Trunk Shows

Lakeside Restaurant

National Trails Day

Macaroni and Cheese

World Bee Day

All About Sharing

Biscuits and Bluegrass

Bake My Day

Art For a Cause

Pancake Breakfasts

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Debbie Kenter, Volunteer

Dahlia Festival

The High Dive

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Collective Spirits

Dining Guide

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Forever Farm

Cullowhee Arts Workshops

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H-C Land Trust

Events at The Village Green

DINING

VENTURE OUT

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 102

Home of Distinction

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Diane McPhail

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Garden Plants

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The New Blue

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Financial Focus

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Ask a Local, Michael Cox

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Decor Trends are Shifting

GIVING BACK

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Peggy Crosby Center

Village Nature Series

Bad Creek Trail

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C-H Humane Society

Paint Classes

Peak Season for Trout

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Hudson Library

Free to Be

Celandine Poppy

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Warrior Foundation

Asheville Symphony

Golf Talk

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Honoring Our Veterans

Low Country Shrimp Boil

Highlands Plateau Audubon Society

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Carpe Diem Farms

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THE ARTS 50

Carol Conti

Highlands Playhouse

Showcasing Regional Artist

Highlands Performing Arts Center

Mind, Body and Soap

HISTORY 90

Highlands History

Cashiers History

HEALTH 96

Mission Hospital

Thermal Imaging

BIZ SPOTLIGHT 128

Afternoon Delight

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Celebrating All Seasons

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Sapphire National Golf Club

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

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In a burst of rambunctious blooms bombarding the plateau with riotous color, May makes her appearance. Storefronts echo the excitement, town streets begin to

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buzz with life and friends once again return for another glorious season. The sights, sounds and tastes of the mountains beckon to be enjoyed to the fullest. So what are we waiting for - let’s do! We at the Laurel are looking forward to sharing all this season brings

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IT’S THE GROOVIEST

Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’Blues

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Groovin’ on the Green has evolved into a cherished harbinger of the Summer Season.

une in to the sounds of summer during Cashiers popular concert series, Groovin’ On the Green. This season welcomes a lineup of favorite performers and exciting new talent to the stage. Blankets and lawn chairs cover the green with happy people. Or, you can kick off your shoes and dance in the grass. That’s what “Groovin’” is all about. Groovin’ On the Green is at 6:30 P.M. Friday nights (rain or shine) at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. Bring a chair and your family and friends. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash and under the control of the

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owner at all times. Pack a picnic supper or cooler or purchase food and beverages from one of the vendors on site. Concerts are free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated. The first concert of the season is on the Saturday before Memorial Day, May 26 (the only concert on a Saturday). Some concerts series save the best for last but Groovin’ gets the party started with blues legend Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’Blues. Mac Arnold is true music royalty with a career-spanning decades. He’s shared the stage with music greats such as James Brown, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker,

Otis Redding and BB King. The list goes on and on. His dynamic stage presence, incredible talent and soulful voice make for a truly unforgettable show. Friday, June 1, the concerts move back to their Friday night spot with the powerful sounds of Geoff McBride. Previously a contestant on “The Voice,” Geoff garnered rich praise from all the judges, including guest coach Lionel Richie who enthused “when Geoff walked in…Boom! “ Groovin’ on the Green seems to get better and better each year and this first two acts promise to usher in another great season.

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GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE BY JENNY KING

The greening of Highlands starts with the Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale, Saturday, May 26, at the Highlands Ball Field.

t’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t start planting at this elevation until after Mother’s Day, and the Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale heralds the unofficial beginning of a lush growing season. On Saturday May 26, from 9:00 A.M. until noon at the Highlands Ball Field, members and friends of the club will have a wide variety of native plants and flowers available for sale to the public. This is the 36th year of the event, and is dedicated to the memory of long-time supporter Betty McCall, with the theme of

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Save the Bees. Proceeds from the sale benefit local scholarships and conservation efforts in Highlands as well as other programs, such as those at Highlands School, the gardens at Eckerd Living Center, the Biological Station, and the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Members of the club spend hours lovingly tending their own gardens and those of others, to assure that a variety of native plants are available for purchase. They often include cinnamon ferns, dahlias, toad trillium, columbine,

miniature plants for your fairy garden, and lots more, for both shade gardens and sunny spots. The sale begins at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 26 at the Highlands Ball Field on Highway 64, but you’ll definitely want to get there early to claim your place in line. Don’t forget to bring your own cart, wagon, or sled to help you move your purchases and they will have helpers there to assist. This is a headliner event, so don’t hit the snooze button − get up and get out there. Rain date is Sunday, May 27.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Highlands Motoring Festival, set for June 7-10, spotlights Vintage Racing Cars and their glorious past.

he Highlands Motoring Festival weekend, June 7-10, is always one of the Southeast’s premier auto shows, but its Special Interest category, which changes every year, offers several cars that you’ll have little chance to see anywhere else. This year’s Special Interest class, Vintage Race Cars, has several entries that organizers are particularly excited about. NASCAR fans, start your engines and don’t miss a vintage piece of NASCAR history, a 1939 Ford Standard Coupe. This restored-to-original Gober Sosebee Race Car won Daytona three years in a row − 1949,1950 and 1951, back in the days when the cars actually raced on the beach. Another vintage beauty featured this year is a 1953 Ferrari that was raced when new by Hollywood screenwriter Ran McDougall (husband of Nanette Fabre’). This Pebble Beach-winner is making a homecoming to Highlands. It was owned by a Highlands summer resident for 35 years, and was seen in Highlands during the 90s. It is the most valuable car ever to appear at HMF. Other historic cars will include a 1972 BMW CSL racecar, which won its class at LeMans in 1973; and, from 1959, the last Lister Knob-

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bly ever built. Expect to see racecars from Ford, Lotus, McLaren, Lola, and Mazda. “Cars In the Park” at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday, June 9, from 10:00.A.M. until 4:00 P.M. is the place to see these cars and other pre-1990 classics. There’s no charge for spectators, but donations are appreciated. Platinum sponsors Mercedes, BMW, Porsche-Audi, and Ferrari-Maserati will also display several of their newest models on the day of the show. Other events slated for the weekend are the Monte Carlo Night on Thursday, June 7, from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Highlands Falls Country Club. Friday, June 8, is the ever-popular “One Lap of the Mountains.” Pre-registration is required. Everyone can attend the welcome party at The High Dive on Carolina Way from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. “Cars in the Park” on Saturday will be followed by the Saturdays on Pine concert series that evening, featuring the lively sounds of the Colby Deitz Band. The festival wraps up on Sunday, June 10, with “Cars and Coffee” at Wright Square on Main Street from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. To register for events, or for more information, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.

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POTS ON THE GREEN BY ASHLEY STEWART

The deeply sensual pleasures of carefully created ceramics lie at the heart of Pots on the Green, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 30-31, at the Village Green in Cashiers. 18 | May 2018 | thelaurelmagazine.com

o you know someone that always finds the coolest stuff? Like a beautiful porcelain mug, or that incredible vase in their foyer? Some people seem to have a knack for finding unique and interesting things for their home, and I can never figure out where they find them. Local potter Justin Allman of Firemoss Pottery has set out to change that with the second annual Pots on the Green. Join Justin and his partner, Samantha Oliver, on Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1, at the Village Green Gazebo from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., as they bring their love of ceramics right to our doorstep. A total of 18 artists will be there, showcasing their incredible range of talents and styles. From Becky Lloyd’s unique spin on old techniques, to Heather Mae Erickson’s inspired blend of beauty and function, the focus is squarely on Western North Carolina artists. You’ll also see the works of Amelia Stamps, Rob Withrow, Joey Sheehan, Mike Lalone, Kyle Carpenter, Maria Andrade Troya, Gay Smith, Jim and Shirl Parmentier, Joe Frank McKee, Travis Berning, Frank Vickery, Elise Delfield, and Barry Gregg. And you won’t want to miss the incredible creations of the students of the ceramics program at Western Carolina University. These rising artists are just as excited to share their craft with us as we are to see it. “The goal is to educate, show and create a need and love for ceramics,” Allman says. “There are so many talented artists in Western North Carolina, but people just don’t know where to go to find them.” With new artists every year, Pots on the Green promises a fresh selection of art, both decorative and functional. Check out the Village Green website for a schedule of live demonstrations. You’re guaranteed to see things you wouldn’t see anywhere else. “The really nice thing about this event is that there is something for every interest and price point,” says Ann Self, Executive Director of the Village Green. Admission is free with a donation. Whether you’re a collector, or looking for your first piece, you’re sure to find just what you’ve been looking for.

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MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN BY ASHLEY STEWART

Geoff McBride

Zoller Hardware sets the pace for the busy Summer Season with its Memorial Day Weekend Sale.

he excitement surrounding the arrival of Memorial Day weekend rivals that of Thanksgiving, or even Christmas. For residents of Cashiers and Highlands, it signals the end of the frigid winter and wet spring, and heralds the beginning of another glorious summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Businesses all across the area prepare to celebrate the holiday and welcome our seasonal visitors with open arms, and no one does this better than Zoller Hardware. For the 12th year in a row, Zoller Hardware will celebrate the holiday with their annual Memorial Day Weekend Event on Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26. Take a seat in one of their signature Adirondack chairs and listen to Geoff McBride, whose soulful melodies blew away judges and viewers alike on Season Two of “The Voice.” With influences from Gospel to R&B, McBride brings storytelling to a whole new level. Bring your appetite and sample the fare cooked up by the Big Green Egg chefs. John Tucker of SaltRox will be demonstrating his incredible products. Check out the ever-popular tent sale, with deals from 50 to 75 percent off. In recent years, Zoller’s has been adding to their event line up. Local businesses like Mold-X have been invited to showcase their services. Representatives from Stihl will be on site to demonstrate the latest in lawn and power equipment. Local author Ashley Stewart will also be there, signing copies of her new book, “Hey, Brother.” But the star of this year’s event is, of course, the grand opening of Cashiers Kitchen Co. Buzz about this new addition to the Cashiers Commons has been floating around since January. After their soft opening, owners Kim and Glenn Ubertino are excited to announce the grand opening of Cashiers’ premier kitchen boutique. The Zoller Hardware Memorial Day Event is a must-see. From good food to good music, good service to good deals, there’s something for everyone, and nothing you should miss.

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KNOW YOUR BIO BY CHARLOTTE MUIR

HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

The Highlands Biological Station is offering a summer of exploration for backyard naturalists and credentialed researchers. Visit highlandsbiological.org for complete information and registration.

he Highlands Biological Station begins to buzz with workshops, family activities, and academic courses in May as our summer season begins. From one-day workshops curated for the Highlands resident or visitor to an evening search for salamanders with the whole family, the station is a great place for you to visit this month. Join us on May 25 for the first Salamander Meander of 2018. This Highlands tradition is not to be missed. Come to the Nature Center on May 25 at 9:00 P.M. with a flashlight and join HBS outreach educator Patrick Brannon for a short presentation on salamander biology, followed by a night search for some of our area’s most magnificent salamanders. Workshops this month include “Stream

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Health” with Bill Deutsch on May 3; “Close Up Blitz Macro Photography” with Kevin FitzPatrick on May 4; “Nature Photography” with Cynthia Strain on May 7; “Native Wildflowers” on May 11 with Kay Kirkman; and “Moss Gardening” with Mossin’ Annie Martin on May 23. Participants will leave each workshop with a renewed appreciation for the beautiful habitat of Highlands. No prior experience is required; workshops are for everyone! The Highlands Nature Center will resume its summer schedule on May 25. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and will feature daily activities like animal feedings, exploration hikes, mad science demonstrations, and garden tours. For a full schedule of Nature Center activities or to sign up for

summer camp, please visit our website. While our community workshops and Nature Center will be busy with visitors and residents, the station will also host students from universities all over the United States for academic courses this month. Students will be on campus taking the following courses: “Biology and Conservation of Birds,” “Southern Appalachian Mayflies,” Stoneflies, and Caddisflies,” “Conservation Genetics of Salamanders,” “Southern Appalachian Mammals,” and “Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders.” For more information on the Highlands Biological Foundation, visit our website at highlandsbiological.org or give us a call at (828) 526-2221.

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MUSIC TRAILS BY MARY JANE MCCALL

With the advent of warm mountain evenings, the sound of music returns to downtown Highlands on Friday and Saturday nights.

pring makes us all want to rush outdoors and shake the mantle of the cold, gray winter from our shoulders. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a great time when you can be outdoors joining your friends, family and neighbors listening to great music, look no further than the Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine concerts, of course. Friday Night Live performances take place at the Highlands Town Square from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturdays on Pine are at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street and also begin at 6:00 P.M. Once again this year Friday Night Live is excited to be part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina, an initiative led by

the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and the North Carolina Arts Council. Their vision is to strengthen the cultural heritage of our communities by increasing opportunities for people to hear, learn about and enjoy the unique music that has been performed and enjoyed in the North Carolina mountains and foothills for generations. Crowd-favorite Tallulah River Band starts this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friday Night Live concerts with its lively bluegrass sounds on Friday, May 18. The next weekend on Friday, May 25, prepare to be entertained by Silly Ridge Round-up, a versatile, energetic Highlands-based band playing bluegrass favorites. The melodic sounds of the Mountain

Dulcimer Group will delight audiences on June 1. The Saturdays on Pine concerts at Founders Park offer a little something for every musical taste with their summer concert series. Its location at the Kelsey Hutchinson Park makes it the perfect place to pack a cooler and bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a picnic while grooving the night away. Returning crowd favorite Andalyn kicks things off on June 2 with her country, rock, and Americana sounds. Highlands Chamber of Commerce sponsors both of these concert series. For more information, visit highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-2112.

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SEE YOU AT THE TEA BY WILEY SLOAN

Author Mary Alice Monroe takes the spotlight at Highlands United Methodist Church’s Author’s Tea at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 23, at the church. Everyone is invited to attend.

ary Alice Monroe is the featured speaker for Highlands United Methodist Church’s fifth annual Author’s Tea, set for Saturday, June 23 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the church’s new Faith and Fellowship Center. Call the church office at (828) 526-3376 or Event Chair Gay Kattel at (828) 526-2746 to buy your ticket for $25 each. If you can’t attend but want to make a donation, send your checks to HUMC, P.O. Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741. Women of all ages are captivated by Monroe’s compelling storylines incorporating intimate portrayals of each woman’s life. People familiar with the area of Charleston, South Carolina, and the surrounding Low Country are mesmerized by the author’s attention to detail as she describes the settings of each adventure. Explore the parallels of life and the surrounding environment in Monroe’s newest novel, “Beach House Reunion,” set for release in May. Pick up a copy for yourself and one for a friend. Watch for the upcoming movie on Hallmark Channel of her earlier novel, “The Beach House,” later this year. As an avid conservationist, her love of nature and the importance of protecting the environ-

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ment is woven into each story. A bestselling author whose books have won acclaim by the New York Times, USA Today, and more, Monroe was recently inducted to the South Carolina Academy of Authors Library of Fame. Enjoy tasty finger sandwiches and sweets reminiscent of an English Tea as you chat with friends around brightly gleaming tables bedecked with china and crystal. Spring blossoms of varying hues are reflected in the silver flatware that rests atop table linens. Funds generated by this event will assist the church in its numerous ministry efforts.

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ACORNS TRUNK SHOWS BY JENNY KING

Acorns Boutique sets the pace for a busy Summer Season with its calendar of trunk shows.

n a town known for its upscale retail district, Acorns Boutique stands out. Located on Main Street, and part of Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Acorns offers elegant and on-trend fashion, jewelry, home décor, and distinctive gifts all year round. The season really starts when Acorns announces their schedule of trunk shows. Known for their eclectic ensemble of designers, the trunk shows have become block-out-your-calendar popular, and for good reason. What’s your own personal style? Do you follow the “classic is better” school of fashion, or are you eager to try one of the bold innovative designers that are new to the scene? Acorns offers a bit of both this season. Whether you’re looking to add to your collection of favorite designers like Planet Clothing and Loraine Croft, or anticipating the discovery of a new line, plan to attend one of the trunk shows at Acorns Boutique, June through September. Love jewelry? Who doesn’t? Names like Elizabeth Locke and Temple St. Clair are well-known to jewelry lovers and you may already have several of their pieces at home. But leave some room in your drawer for the romantic colorful designs from Taylor Miller of Hazen & Co. and the sophisticated designs from Monica Rich Kosann. Fashion from Bitte Kai Rand, Fat Hat Clothing, and Crescala Fashion Development offer exciting silhouettes and textures, while handcrafted Tess McGuire Hats and bags by Michelle LaLonde finish off your new look with perfection. They’re all coming to Highlands this season. Visit OldEdwardsInn.com/Acorns for a complete schedule of trunk show dates and times so you can add them to your calendar. And don’t forget to set your alerts −you don’t want to miss any of them.

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NATIONAL TRAILS DAY BY JASON KIMENKER | FRIENDS OF PANTHERTOWN

The natural treasures of Panthertown lie at the heart of a day-long celebration on June 2, National Trails Day.

n National Trails Day, Saturday, June 2, local non-profit Friends of Panthertown will host an informal Picnic in Panthertown at the Salt Rock Gap overlook in Panthertown Valley from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and a Panthertown Valley Expo at Sapphire Valley Community Center from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Both events are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. For the Picnic in Panthertown, bring your own chairs or a blanket, gather your friends, and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Salt Rock Gap overlook. There will be an opportunity to go hiking and explore Panthertown both before and after the picnic. Maps will be available. After the picnic, head over to the Sapphire Valley Community Center anytime between 2:0 0 and 4:0 0 P.M. for a Panther-

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town Valley Expo. Experts will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions about exploring Panthertown, including hiking, mountain biking, riding horses, fishing, birding, and rock climbing. There will be door prizes and giveaways, including maps and t-shirts, plus an opportunity to sign up for summertime guided hikes into Panthertown. Friends of Panthertown is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that protects and maintains more than 30 miles of public trails in Panthertown Valley, a 6,300-acre backcountry recreational area in the Nantahala National Forest. Panthertown offers some of the most scenic public trails in the area. Salt Rock Gap in Panthertown is located at the end of Breedlove Road in Cashiers. Parking is limited along the bumpy quar-

ter-mile USFS gravel road leading to the trailhead. Signs will be posted at the trailhead directing hikers to the nearby picnic site located about an eighth of a mile from the parking area. In case of rain, the picnic will instead be located at Sapphire Valley Community Center where the Expo will also be held. Sapphire Valley Community Center is located at 100 Cherokee Trail in Sapphire. Contact friends@panthertown.org or visit panthertown.org for more info on these and other events, including a presentation on August 18 by Jennifer Pharr Davis, hiker, author, speaker, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, who has covered over 12,000 miles of long distance trails on six continents and holds the overall record for fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail.

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GIVE BEES A CHANCE BY KATIE WALL

MACON COUNTY BEE DAY

It turns out that every bee gets his day – May 20.

orld Bee Day − what is it? And why do the honey bees need to bee recognized? Well, to be quite frank, where have you been? Bees are the pollinators of approximately one third of all the food we eat. Or thinking globally, honey bees are responsible for 90 percent of global nutrition or three quarters of the world’s food crop! Wonderful foods like berries(blue, black, cran, and raspberry), plums, watermelon, peaches, apples, cantalope, squash, soybeans, cherries, almonds, pumpkins, etc. Imagine a world without these foods. I am serious. Bees are important. So how did we come to have World Bee Day? “After over three years of efforts a resolution to declare 20 May World Bee Day was

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Photo by Charles Johnson

unanimously adopted within the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the UN General Assembly in New York on 17 November. It is supported by all UN Member States, with 115 states being cosignatories or the so-called co-sponsors of the resolution, including the largest states such as the USA, Canada, China, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, India and all EU Member States.” This right off the website worldbeeday.org World Bee Day recognizes the importance of the honey bee. The beekeepers, commercial and hobbyist, are losing upwards of 40 percent of their bees each year. Between the overuse of pesticides, herbicides, lack of habitat, and the pests that bees now endure, it is a constant battle to keep a colony of bees through the winter.

There are some things we can all do to help the honey bees. For example, use only a licensed pesticide person. Or for DIY’ers: Do not spray on blooming plants. Spray in the late evening after the bees go home. Use less, not more. Spray liquids over dusting, it looks like pollen! Round up– type herbicides are not as harmful if used at half strength. Plant native and nectarbearing plants. Support your local beekeeper, buy local honey from them. Look for ‘certified’ NC honey. And by all means, come to a bee club meeting. We meet the first Thursday of the month in the Extension office at 193 Thomas Heights Road in Franklin. Like us on Facebook: maconcountybeekeepers. #worldbeeday; abfnet.org; ncbeekeepers.org.

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BISCUITS AND BLUEGRASS BY MARY JANE MCCALL

It’s the start of the Busy Season for the Cashiers Historical Society – there’s the Biscuits and Bluegrass party, the reopening of the Zachary-Tolbert House and the unveiling of an exciting book.

he Cashiers Historical Society invites you to their Biscuits & Bluegrass fundraiser marking the seasonal reopening of the newly restored Zachary-Tolbert House on Friday, May 25, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. Chef Kristen Jorgensen from The Barn is preparing farm-to-table, traditional Appalachian-style hors d’oeuvres for all to enjoy. Bennie Queen & The Wild Hogs will be on hand to play their lively brand of bluegrass. Guests can enjoy their favorite drinks at the open bar while dancing the night away. This event is also the opening reception for the fourth phase of the “Faces and Places” exhibit at Colonel John’s Cabin, adjacent

to the Howard Alley, Whiteside Cove School/Summer Chapel by Tim Barnwell Zachar yTolbert tographs are accompanied by the musings House. Funds raised will go toward the publication of the highly anticipated coffee and memories of the depicted faces and table book of the same name. Guests will places, and together they capture the essence of the area. have the opportunity to pre-buy this beautiTickets to this event are $100 each and ful book at the fundraiser. The book will be the culmination of all four phases of the can be purchased by calling (828) 7437710 or visiting cashiershistoricalsociety.org/ “Faces & Places” exhibits. events. Please RSVP by May 16. The Zacha“Faces and Places” is a compilation of ry-Tolbert House is located at 1940 Highway photographs by Tim Barnwell, documenting the history and character of Cashiers 107S in Cashiers. If you have any questions regarding the book or the event, please through his stunning photographs of selectemail info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org. ed people and places of the region. Pho-

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ART FOR A CAUSE BY MARY ALICE GRANT CASHIERS ROTARY CLUB

Art for a Cause, the quintessential Cashiers fundraiser that helps support a host of community causes, will be staged at The Village Green May 26-27.

wice a year, the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley transforms The Village Green in Cashiers into a living, breathing art space. The event, Art for a Cause, brings extremely talented and skilled artisans from throughout the Southeast and beyond to this bi-annual event, which raises money for the underserved in our community. Join us this Memorial Day weekend as Art for a Cause celebrates 11 years of handcrafted philanthropy. The show takes place on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days, rain or shine. Browse one-of-a-kind pieces from a wide variety of painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood and metalworkers, quilters, toy

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and instrument crafters, soap and condiment makers and more. While admission is free, a suggested donation of $3-5 is appreciated. Proceeds from the show go to benefit the many local charities, non-profit organizations, community projects and scholarship recipients supported by the club. To date, the club has raised and distributed more than $1 million to those doing good work in our community. Meals on Wheels, the Boys & Girls Club of Western North Carolina, Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Rise Against Hunger, the Vecinos Farmworker Health Program, and the CART (Coins for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Research Trust) Fund are just a few of the community efforts Cashiers Rotary supports. The club has also recently made a commitment to helping keep our talented and skilled workers at home by funding continuing education opportunities to those who live and work in our area. So join us for a celebratory weekend of fine arts, local crafts, family fun, stunning scenery and old-fashioned philanthropy in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Village Green is located at the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 in beautiful Cashiers, North Carolina. For more information, go to CashiersRotary.org. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you at the Show!

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BLOOMING ABUNDANT BY JENNY KING

The exotic beauty of dahlias takes center stage with Highlands Historical Society’s Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival.

affodils and Forsythia are blooming, and trees are budding, sure signs that this long snowy, wet, winter will soon be gone for good. Spring warmth and the abundance of rain we have had this past winter, should produce a season of abundant bloom across the plateau. Dahlia tubers are lying in wait for midMay planting, where they will slowly grow into the “Empress of Flowers” that steal the show from August till first frost. Dahlias flourish here in the mountains, our cool moist mornings and moderate temperatures allow for a nonstop late summer flower show of extraordinary variety. Highlands Historical Society celebrates summer with a festival celebrating dahlias; so please put the 8th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival on your calendars. This year’s festival will be the weekend after Labor Day, September 6-8. Festivities begin with

the patron’s party, “Highlands & Hollywood,” to be held September 6 at Highlands Country Club. Come enjoy an evening celebrating Highlands place in the movies. Saturday, September 8, the 8th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival will take place at the Highlands Recreation Center. This is an amateur festival so there are categories for everyone, even children. For $15 you may enter eight blooms that will be judged and then displayed for the public. Entries will be accepted Friday from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M., and Saturday morning from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. the Rec Center will be ablaze with

colors and shapes that will delight people of all ages. Dahlias in every color and shape imaginable will amaze and inspire, there will also be a speaker, and arrangements for sale. Come support Highlands Historical Society at Highlands & Hollywood, enter your own “Dazzling Dahlia,” or just come enjoy the show. Best of Show is featured in the following year’s literature. Stay tuned for last year’s winner and further details for the 8th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival.

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COLLECTIVE SPIRITS BY JENNY KING | PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO

Collective Spirits, The Bascomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gracious event dedicated to fine wines, will be staged May 17-18.

he Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands is bringing Collective Spirits back to May this year, May 17 and 18. This fundraising event features in-home private wine dinners, a grand tasting and wine market, and lots of excitement. Collective Spirits will once again highlight world-class winemaking talent with principals and winemakers from notable brands such as Nellcote, Frank Family, Terra Valentine, and Laurent-Perrier. The in-home wine dinners are the most beloved part of the Collective Spirits weekend. Ten prestigious homes in the Highlands and Cashiers areas will open their doors to 20 guests for an evening of fine dining and excellent wine. Each home features a guest vintner alongside a notable chef from around the Southeast. Ticket holders will enjoy an evening of camaraderie in luxurious mountain home settings with gracious and entertaining hosts. Enhancing the evening will be the knowledge that their participation helps support The Bascom. Friday night, May 18, offers guests an

informal grand tasting experience with more than 100 wines and heavy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres on The Terrace at The Bascom as well as the Collective Spirits Wine Market. Collective Spirits is the only event of its caliber in the Highlands and Cashiers area. Guests have the chance to engage on an intimate level with chefs and winemakers while supporting the mission of The Bascom. This annual fundraiser supports The Bascom through the dollars raised during the event. That money is used to further their mission statement: Believing that creative expression transforms our lives. The Bascom is committed to providing life enriching experiences through diverse exhibitions; comprehensive arts education and public programs; support for regional artists; and strategic partnerships facilitating cultural and economic development in the Highlands and Cashiers communities. Tickets for Collective Spirits go quickly, so get yours now by visiting www.TheBascom.org and for more information call (828) 526-4949.

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CULLOWHEE ARTS WORKSHOPS BY NORMA HENDRIX

Western Carolina University’s art workshops offer the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and ideas.

ullowhee Arts has unveiled its 2018 Summer Arts Workshop Series – three weeks of Visual Workshops where students are invited to Come, Learn, Create, and Collaborate. Held on the beautiful campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, participants will learn and discover new concepts and techniques, and share thoughts and ideas in a setting surrounded by majestic mountains and summer botanicals. Workshops are taught by artists bearing national and international reputations who bring their knowledge, experience, and teaching skills to share with students. Week 1, June 15-16: New this year, twoday workshops offer a chance to try another focus, new medium or technique. Workshop cost includes all materials and lunches. Choose from Ceramics, Painting, Fiber-Sculpture, Mixed Media, Book Arts,

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and Photography-Printing. Week 2, June Sylva artist, Dawn Behling in a Multi-media Printmaking Workshops 17-22: Five-day with Chicago artist Jeffry Hirst, pictured in the background. Jeffry workshops ofwill be teaching during Week 2 of the 2018 Summer Arts Workshop fered in CeramSeries, held at Western Carolina University. ics, Encaustic, Mixed-Media, and Printmaking. Museum. There are two group dinners on Week 3, June 24-29: Five-day workshops campus − the other evenings students enjoy in Ceramics, Poetry to Art, Figurative Paintthe local cuisine and art conversations over ing (with attention on the head), Painting dinner and wine or local brews. The workStill Life, and Photography: Tri-color Bi-chro- shop week ends with wrap-up critiques and mate Printing. a studio stroll where everyone visits the stuFive-day workshop participants will en- dios and see the art that has been made in joy “lunch and learn” each day when the the various disciplines during the week. On artist-instructors give slide presentations of campus housing is available. their current work. On Thursday afternoons, Most workshops still have openings. students attend a “museum talk” where All the details can be found at cullothe visiting instructors evaluate and offer wheemountainarts.org or call Cullowhee insight to the exhibits at the WCU Fine Art Arts at (828) 342-6913.

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LOVE EVERY MOMENT BY ANN SELF

May is the gateway to a full season of events at The Village Green in Cashiers.

ay begins a calendar of exciting events for the warm weather season in The Village Green. One of these is Locally Grown On the Green, a community market for local growers beginning Wednesday, May 24. The market provides residents and visitors to the area with a wide selection of locally sourced food in a convenient location. The market is open during the growing season from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. every Wednesday at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Memorial Day Weekend features a number of community events. Visitors to the park can find handmade treasures during the Ro-

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tary Club of Cashiers Valley Art for a Cause Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27. Music will fill the air Saturday evening beginning at 6:30 P.M. when legendary blues musician Mac Arnold takes the stage. Bring a chair and a friend to The Village Green Commons for this kickoff concert to the series Groovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On the Green. Attendance to both are free, but donations are appreciated and encouraged. On Monday, May 28, the Jimmy Dillard VFW Post 10685 will observe Memorial Day with a service honoring our country at the Gazebo near the Cashiers Crossroads. Members of the military, including those

who have offered the ultimate sacrifice, will be honored. The Village Green attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Village Green provides a window into pleasurable pursuits and traditions that make Cashiers unique. The park is a gathering place for people of all ages, origins, and economic backgrounds. Privately conserved and operated by a nonprofit organization, The Village Green depends on donations and volunteers to maintain the park for everyone to enjoy. For more information about The Village Green visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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HOOKED ON TROUT BY ANN SELF

THE VILLAGE GREEN

The science and lore of our local trout is the subject of the premiere presentation of this year’s Village Nature Series at Cashiers Village Green Commons, 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 29.

id you know that the Highlands-Cashiers area boasts some of the best trout fishing in the country? In 2016 the state legislature named Jackson County the North Carolina Trout Capital. Trout fishing is not only a popular pastime, but a designated heritage tourism activity. This is the subject of the first Village Nature Series of 2018. Patrick Weaver of the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education will present the program “Hooked On Trout,” focusing on past and current fishing opportunities available to area anglers. He will offer an enlightening historical perspective on anglers in this region, including some lo-

cal fishing icons. Three species of trout call North Carolina waters home: the Brook Trout, the state’s only native trout; the Rainbow Trout, and the Brown Trout. With more than 4,600 miles of trout streams in the area, conservation is critical. Learning about fish management, habitat needs, the life cycle of fish, and the human impact on watersheds is important toward the effort to protect the North Carolina waters trout swim in. Weaver will speak to past and current concerns facing our cold-water mountain streams and how regulations help address these. He will also share current endeavors along with future opportunities for conservation work.

The Village Nature Series is sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green as part of their shared mission to protect and preserve the land and natural resources. The monthly presentations provide educational opportunities to learn about distinctive features of the area for residents and visitors to the HighlandsCashiers community. The free programs are the last Tuesday of each month from May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road near the Cashiers post office. For more information visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com or contact The Village Green at (828) 7433434 or info@villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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GET YOUR PAINT ON BY DONNA RHODES

Judy and Gordon Gray are offering a series of workshops for artists and amateurs and Do-ItYourselfers at their Gray Lighting and Woodwork, 37 Commons Drive in Cashiers.

f you thought Gray Lighting and Woodwork was just a cool place to find one-ofa-kind lighting, furnishings with character, and illuminating concepts, then you are in for a wonderful surprise. The Grays are offering classes in the same striking surface treatments you see on display in their store. Some artists guard their secrets. Judy and Gordon Gray can’t wait to share theirs in this summer’s surface design classes geared for rank beginner to the most advanced DIY-er. What’s in store? Judy says, “We’ll be using paint called DIY paint. It has no Volatile Organic Compounds and is mineral based with minimal ingredients. Students will explore techniques in class and then go home with a

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finished piece and ideas for so much more. Everyone is welcome.” Classes will be limited so that each participant gets plenty of personal instruction. There’s a minimal charge, which covers instruction, products, item to be painted, and other materials. Your kit can be purchased in advance or at class time (so come early). No stress about locating supplies. Just come to class hands-free and go home with a beautiful home art-cessory, a ton of knowledge, and materials to create more out of the ordinary items at home. Judy and Gordon have an array of handcrafted pieces to paint/re-surface lined up for these classes. The first in the series is Gordon’s handmade wooden iPad and/or bookstand holder. Class date and time is

set Saturday, May 19 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Light lunch is included in all classes. On May 26, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., learn how to make Gordon’s handcrafted (elongated) wooden planter. On Saturday, June 2, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., you can learn how to make Gordon’s handmade wooden farmhouse/mountain sign (with your choice of inscriptions). Stay tuned. More classes will follow. For further information, class availability, and cost, call Judy or Gordon. Gray Lighting & Woodwork is at 37 Commons Drive, 107 North, Cashiers. You can call (828) 7433313, email graylightingcashiers@gmail. com; or visit them on Facebook at graylightingcashiers. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday.

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FREE TO BE BY LUKE OSTEEN

Young performers are invited to join the cast of a dynamic theater experience staged at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.

ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY BY ANGIE JENKINS

lbert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is hosting a dramatic presentation by local youth, highlighting values such as individuality, tolerance, and comfort with one’s identity. Auditions for “Free to Be…You and Me” are open for children age 10 and up and will be staged at the end of this month at the library. Audition material will be available for review at the library after May 7. For interested students and parents, the complete ABC Television production is available on YouTube. “Free to Be…You and Me” is a joint production between the library and the Performing Arts Center Youth Theater. The play marks the centerpiece of the Cashiers Library’s Summer Learning Project. It’ll be staged at the library the evening of Friday, August 3, and Sunday afternoon, August 5. “We’re really excited to be offering this play – especially at this time,” says director Megan Greenlee-Potts. “It uses poetry, song, and sketches to teach that anyone can achieve anything. This message is delivered in a fun, upbeat manner and is suitable for audiences of all ages. “We start rehearsal Monday, June 4. We’ll rehearse June and July learning songs, dances, acting and blocking.” Greenlee-Potts says that auditions are open to any young person 10 and older, regardless of skill levels and past experience in plays. Parents and youth are invited to contact Greenlee-Potts at (828) 200-0889 or (828) 743-0215.

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t 4:00 P.M. Sunday, May 20, the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus will present a free concert at Highlands First Presbyterian Church. The Chamber Chorus is conducted by Dr. Michael Lancaster, who also serves as Conductor of the Asheville Symphony Chorus and Director of Worship/Music at Highlands First Presbyterian Church. The Chamber Chorus, a 30-voice advanced choral ensemble, was founded by Lancaster in the fall of 2016. The group will also sing during the 11:00 A.M. worship service at First Presbyterian Church on May 20. The public is cordially invited to attend. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. Handicapped accessible entrances are located on Church Street and on Fifth Street.

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LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL BY JENNY KING

A taste of the Low Country will boost the fortunes of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Saturday, June 16.

ark your calendars for the third annual Friends of Founders Park’s Low Country Shrimp Boil, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, June 16. Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, completed in 2017, has undoubtedly become the center of activity in Highlands, and is the perfect setting for an evening to remember. This event continues to draw crowds to the park, which is located on Pine Street in Highlands. The cost is $60 per person and includes two drink tickets and your meal, all served up with a heaping plateful of fun. The tables will be set under the tent on the stone terrace near the fireplace and seating is limited to 300. The Ugly Dog Pub will be staffing the bar

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while the famed chefs of Hudson’s Classic Catering will be dishing out their famous combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. “I can’t say enough about Hudson’s,” says board member Bill Edwards. “They do an amazing job, and I think they’re one of the reasons our event sold out last year.” Live music will be provided by Fletcher’s Grove. Hailing from Charlestown, West Virginia, they’re known for their high-energy shows mixing fierce rhythmic foundations, guitar solos, and an Appalachian-tinged mix of genres that makes standing still nearly impossible. Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park has continued to offer an outdoor gathering

place in Highlands since construction began in 2014. The facilities include a long list of amenities, such as the stage pavilion, courtyard plaza, picnic areas, Wi-Fi, shade trees, plantings, and much more. All this requires a lot of upkeep and Edwards said, “The proceeds from our fundraiser benefit landscaping and park improvements, including color.” Held under the big tent rain or shine, it sold out quickly last year, so don’t wait to get your tickets for Friends of Founders Park Low Country Shrimp Boil, Saturday, June 16. They’re available from Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, The Dry Sink, The Highlands Chamber of Commerce, and online at FoundersParkHighlands.org.

• Wednesday, May 2: Foris Wine Tasting, 5:30 to 7:00 P.M., Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080, www. highlandswineshoppe.com. • Friday, May 11: Dovecote’s The Garden Talk Salon: “Great choices for Hip and Cool Garden Plants: Gardens for use and for delight, 10 A.M., at Dargan Landscape Architects, Contact mpdargan@dargan. com or call 828-743-0307 to reserve your seat. • Saturday, May 12: The National Theatre of London will present the Shakespeare classic, Macbeth, at 1:00 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. • Saturday, May 12: Carolina Gallery of Fine Art reception 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., for the Juried Show of select images by the members of the Art League of Highlands Cashiers which runs May 3 through June 8, (828) 526-3705. • Thursday, May 17: Third Thursday at Smitten features woodcrafter Phil Herzog, 5:30 P.M., (828) 342-9920. Email: kat@smittenofhighlands.com. • Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18: Collective Spirits at The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands, www.TheBascom.org, (828) 526-4949. • Friday, May 18: Friday Night Live featuring Tallulah River Band, 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, highlandschamber.org or (828) 526-2112. • Saturday, May 19: Gray Lighting and Woodworking class, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For further information, class availability, and cost, call (828) 743-3313 or email graylightingcashiers@gmail.com. • Sunday, May 20: Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus will present a free concert at Highlands First Presbyterian Church at 4:00 P.M. • Monday, May 21: Art League of Highlands-Cashiers meeting in The Bascom atrium. Presentation by Carol Conti at 5:00 P.M. following a wine social at 4:30 P.M. • Wednesday, May 23: Moss Gardening workshop with Mossin’ Annie Martin, Highlands Biological Station, (828) 526-2221, www.highlandsbiological.org. • Wednesday, May 24: Locally Grown On the Green market, 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. every Wednesday at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road, www. villagegreencashiersnc.com. • Thursday, May 24: Tap Into Your Community, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Currahee Brewery, Franklin. Event to learn about neighbors in need presented by the Macon County Community Foundation, MaconCountyCommunityFoundation@gmail.com. • May 24-May 27 and May 31-June 3: Some Enchanted Evening presented by Highlands Cashiers Players. For tickets visit www.HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org or call the box office at (828) 526-8084. • Friday, May 25: Dovecote’s The Garden Talk Salon: “Great choices for Hip and Cool Garden Plants: Gar-

dens for use and for delight, 10:00 A.M., at Dargan Landscape Architects. Contact mpdargan@dargan. com or call 828-743-0307 to reserve your seat. • Friday, May 25: Community Coffee with Mayor Pat Taylor at 11:00 A.M. at Hudson Library, (828) 526-3150. • Friday, May 25: “Biscuits & Bluegrass” fundraiser 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., marking the seasonal reopening of the newly restored Zachary-Tolbert House. (828)7437710 or cashiershistoricalsociety.org/events. • Friday, May 25: Friday Night Live featuring Silly Ridge Round-up, 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square, highlandschamber.org or (828) 526-2112. • Friday, May 25: Salamander Meander, 9:00 P.M. Highlands Nature Center, (828) 526-2221, www.highlandsbiological.org. • Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27: Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley Art For A Cause, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., The Village Green. • Saturday, May 26: Gray Lighting and Woodworking class, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. For further information, class availability, and cost, call (828) 743-3313 or email graylightingcashiers@gmail.com. • Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27: Brighton Trunk Show, Robin’s Nest, (828) 743-2004, robinsnestcashiers.com. • Saturday, May 26: Scaly Mountain Women’s Club pancake breakfast, 8:00 to 10:30 A.M., at the Old Scaly school house located at the corner of Buck Knob Road and NC 106. For more information please visit www. scalymountainwomensclub.org • Saturday, May 26: Groovin’ On the Green featuring Mac Arnold & A Plate Full O’Blues , 6:30 p.m., at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. • Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27: Peter Millar Trunk Show, T.J. Bailey’s - Highlands, (828) 526-2262, Cashiers (828) 743-8855. • Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26: annual Memorial Day Weekend event at Zoller Hardware featuring music by Geoff McBride and the grand opening of Cashiers Kitchen Co. • Saturday, May 26: Mountain Garden Club Plant Sale, 9:00 A.M. until noon at the Highlands Ball Field. Rain date is Sunday, May 27. • Monday, May 28: Jimmy Dillard VFW Post 10685 will observe Memorial Day with a service at the Gazebo near the Cashiers crossroads. • Tuesday, May 29: Village Nature Series “Hooked on Trout,” 5:30 P.M., at The Village Green Commons. Sponsored by The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green. • Thursday, May 31: Drawing for the winner of the Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department. The raffle will feature a 16x20 Giclee entitled Country Arrangement by D.K. Gifford. Call (828) 743-0880 for more information.

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

WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY MONDAY • Studio Alive: Life Drawing 10 A.M. to 1 P.M., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949, • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park. Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. • Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center. • Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540. • Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Community Dinners, 6:00 P.M. Highlands Community Building. No charge for the meal. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. Episcopal Church 500 Main Street, Highlands. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243. • Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. • Children’s Storytime Hour 11:00 A.M. Albert Carlton Library, 828) 743-0215. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Mah Jong Games, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Slabtown Pizza, (828) 743-0020. • Bluegrass with Nitrograss, 7:30 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY THURSDAY • Free Movie, 3:40 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215. • NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer St., Franklin, (828) 526-9510. • Bluegrass 7:00 P.M., The Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY FRIDAY • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY SATURDAY • Free Tastings, 1:00-3:00 P.M.,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. • Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338. • Live Music 8:00 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. • Live Music 9:30 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364. EVERY SUNDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 and 5:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 8:00 to 10:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625. thelaurelmagazine.com||May May2018 2018|| 41 41 thelaurelmagazine.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS Colonial Pines Inn.................... Whiteside Cove Cottages.......

ARTS Carolina Gallery of Fine Art......... Mill Creek Gallery & Framing....... Smitten.................................... The Bascom........................... REAL ESTATE Country Club Properties.......... John Cleaveland Realty.......... Landmark Realty Group.......... Meadows Mtn. Realty............. White Oak Realty Group......... Pat Allen Realty Group ........... RESTAURANT / BAR Altitudes Restaurant................ The Log Cabin......................... Nectar Juice Bar..................... Rosewood Market..................... The Ugly Dog Pub...................... Wild Thyme Gourmet ............... Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. SHOPPING Bear Mountain Outfitters............ Brookings Fly Shop.................... C.Orrico..................................... Cabin Couture......................... Celebrity Collection................. Classic Links & Luggage.......... Jannie Bean Fine Custom Jewelry. Dry Sink....................................… Dutchman’s Designs................

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

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

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

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

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

Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry Corp.

McCulley’s on the Hill..............

Peak Experience............... ……

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ACCOMMODATIONS High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................................................... Innisfree Bed and Breakfast By-the-Lake ................................................... Laurelwood Inn ............................................... ARTS FireMoss Pottery ............................................. Mountain Mist Gallery ........................................... REAL ESTATE Betsy Paul Properties ............................................. Landmark Realty Group ........................................ McKee Properties ........................................... Silver Creek Real Estate Group ..................... RESTAURANTS Sapphire Brewery & Pub .............................. The Ugly Dog Pub .......................................... The Zookeeper Bistro ........................................ RETAIL A Jones Company........................................... Bee Bags and Such ......................................... Bella Cotn .......................................................... Bird Barn and Gift Emporium........................ Blue Ridge Bedding/ Carolina Rustic Furniture ............................... Bounds Cave........................................................... Brooking’s Cashiers Village Anglers .................. Cashiers Farmer’s Market ............................. Consignment Market ........................................ Dovetail Antiques .................................................... Fiddlehead Designs ................................................ Gray Lighting & Woodwork......................... Gracewear Collection .................................... Highland Hiker ................................................ Interior Enhancements .................................

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Lenz Gifts & Linens ................................................. Mantiques .................................................................. McCulley’s ......................................................... Nearly New ....................................................... Nora & Co........................................................... Rusticks. ............................................................. Sawyer Family Farmstead ............................... S’more Kids Klothes ................................................

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Summer Place Antiques ................................. The Look Boutique ........................................... TJ Bailey................................................................ Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet ...................................................... VC for Men ................................................................. The Village Hound ............................................ Vivianne Metzger Antiques ............................. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ...........................

Zoller Hardware ....................................................................... SERVICES Cashiers Chamber .................................................................. Dargan Landscape Architects/ Dovecote Gardens ......................................................... Shear Sensations ............................................................. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ............................................

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A HURRICANE OF TALENT BY CAROL ROLLICK

Watercolor on textured paper by Carol Conti

Carol Conti is passionate about her art, and it translates into a love of teaching and an unmistakable power inherent in her creations.

hoever first made the statement, “Those who can’t, teach,” never met Carol Conti, the latest hurricane of talent to sweep into the area from Florida. Though calm and not blustery, she is taking our area with a storm of ideas and the willingness to make them happen. Carol Conti will give the presentation at the Art League’s meeting on May 21 in The Bascom atrium. The presentation will be at 5:00 P.M. following a wine social at 4:30 P.M. Carol’s art speaks for itself. I am here to interview this strong woman. Waiting outside a class in full swing, my attention is drawn to her colorful Mandalas. They are alive with animal and floral imagery in a complicated, circular pattern attesting to her ability to think creatively with her right and left brain. Conti is best known for her watercolors, freely admitting that it’s her favorite me-

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dium. When viewing her work, texture and color grab your attention. I’m watching her teach a class in Franklin, moving from student to student,and resonating with excitement. She’s fearless, encouraging her students to stretch themselves, to reach for their personal expression. Growth of an artist, she believes, requires flexibility and “thinking outside the box,” and seeing mistakes as opportunities Quizzed as to her opinion on whether an artist should cultivate just one style and medium in order to sell well, she stresses that when exhibiting in a gallery, an artist should play to her primary strength. However, that alone should not shut down artistic exploration. She should know. She has explored and excelled in oils, pastels, assemblages, acrylics, and sculptures to list some, but probably not all. Plein air painting is what she enjoys the most and the Appalachian landscape reminds her of where she grew

up in Connecticut, raised in a creative family with an encouraging mother. Carol Conti holds both M.A.L.S. and B.S. degrees in Art Education and has been an art instructor for over 40 years. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Canada, and England. Over the course of her career, she’s exhibited her work in group and solo exhibitions throughout New England, Florida, and North Carolina. She retired from public education to pursue her own interests both as an artist and instructor and moved here from central Florida. This is one hurricane that will shower much good to the art world of Western North Carolina. Her presentation will focus on creating texture on surfaces using unconventional techniques and technology to create a whole new splashy look to watercolor paintings. Make your plans now to attend this informative and entertaining presentation.

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EVERYONE PLAYS A PART BY DONNA RHODES

Highlands Playhouse is bursting with energy at the launch of its 2018 season.

f you haven’t gotten your Highlands Playhouse Season Tickets, it’s not too late. Call the box office (828) 526-2695 or visit highlandsplayhouse. org to see how you can show your support for the 2018 productions, camps, internships, school programs, and essential day-today operations. In exchange for a donation at your selected level, you receive not only the best performances in the region, but a season packed to the brim with patron perks from entry-levels of Friend, to esteemed Standing Ovation, to Corporate giving levels. Depending upon your membership choice, you can enjoy additional theater tickets, Playhouse tees, movie passes, exclusive patron events, catered affairs, and high quality presentations that enlighten, educate, and inspire. This year ushers in a partnership with the Highlands Performing Arts Center. When these two powerhouses come together, there’s bound to be magic. The season is launched June 21–24 with Brian Childers’ “An Evening with Danny Kaye.” Think of it as a grown-up playdate with an actor who, according to national theater reviews and publications, impeccably portrays Kaye’s crowning moments as King of Hollywood Showmen. New generations will discover him while his Baby Boomer fans will welcome him back and relish his maniacal genius. Look forward to a summer full of live productions and a year full of first-run movies. Plan not only your summer, but your entire year around the exceptional, world-class entertainment offered by the Highlands Playhouse. Take advantage of all that powerful, artistic films have to offer. Get your season tickets. Buy a tee. Volunteer. Spread the word. Laugh yourself silly with Danny Kaye. It’s all right here at your doorstep. Managing Director Lance Matzke adds, “Without the contributions of our dedicated patrons, supporters, and friends, we would be unable to provide the level of high-quality, first-run films and invigorating live theatre that our audiences have come to expect. We take great pride in what we offer here at the Playhouse, and it is evident in everything we do.” Support theater. Act Your Part!

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SHOWCASING REGIONAL ARTISTS BY DONNA RHODES

Carolina Gallery serves as a kaleidoscopic showcase for the exceptional artists of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

arolina Gallery supports the exceptional artists of the region who are members of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. On April 12, the gallery hosted an open house for those who have been juried into the Art League exhibition. Norma Hendrix, founder and executive director of Cullowhee Arts, graciously served as the entrants’ juror. Carolina Gallery’s co-owner Mary Lou Bilbro says, “Our goal from the inception of the gallery has been to recognize and promote Regional and Local Artists. We want to provide not only a place to show their works, but to create a stimulating environment for them

to grow and thrive in.” Bilbro believes artists will welcome the competition that a juried and theme show encourages. “An atmosphere of camaraderie and conversation gets the creative juices flowing,” she says. A bonus while visiting the League show… those who know Vivian Jendzio’s expressive large mixed media works from Summit One and John Collette Fine Art will be thrilled to see that some of her pieces have a home in Carolina Gallery. Another local favorite, nationally-recognized artist and teacher Marc Chatov, will be a featured artist during this time. He’ll offer a workshop the first week of August at Carolina Gallery.

It’s a lovely time of year to visit or revisit the Carolina Gallery. The doors are open noon to 6:00 P.M. every day but Wednesday and Sunday during the month of May. The Gallery is located at North Fourth Street and Carolina Way in Highlands. The gallery is delightful and the light will wrap you in a cloak of luscious. Among the things to see and do at Carolina Gallery are a host of event opportunities. Small weddings, dinners, reunions, and just about anything, from a private gathering to an organization conference, are welcome. Ask about upcoming classes and shows. You can call (828) 526-3705 or simply stop by and say, “hello.”

Carolina Gallery welcomes Vivian Jendzio back to Highlands.

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PAC’S BACK BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY HIGHLANDS PAC

Highlands Performing Arts Center brings the dynamic music of The Blues Brothers and Carole King, plus special benefits for members.

ow is the time to get on the Highlands Performing Arts Center Membership Roll. Members receive benefits like onemonth advanced notifications for live concerts, advanced ticket purchase, seat selection, complimentary tickets, a 15-percent discount on all additional tickets purchased, and free beverage tickets at concerts. Upper-level memberships receive a reserved parking space for PAC concerts, a private pre-concert party for you and your guests and a $150 Gift Certificate to Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s Madison’s Restaurant. To become a PAC Member, please call (828) 526-9047. PAC will be hosting “The Official Blues Brothers Revue,” presented by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi and Musical at 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 17. It’s been nearly 40 years since the Blues Brothers were first introduced to “Saturday Night Live” viewers as a musical skit that quickly took on a life of its own, cul-

minating in concerts, records, and a movie. Now the show lives on! PAC and the Highlands Playhouse have joined forces to present “An Evening with Danny Kaye” at the Highlands Playhouse starring Brian Childers, Thursday through Sunday, June 21-24. “Talkin’ Broadway” said, “Childers makes you feel as if you are watching the real Danny Kaye. Every gesture is perfect and he has mastered the mimicry and dialects that were such a great part of Kaye’s performances. It is no wonder that the Helen Hayes Awards committee chose to honor Mr. Childers for this portrayal.” All performances will be at the Highlands Playhouse − Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 P.M.; and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 P.M. Please call the Playhouse for tickets (828) 526-2695.

Jeanne Austin

Saturday, June 30, at 8:00 P.M. brings us “Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King,” starring Jeanne Austin on piano and vocals with her back-up singers and band. “Tapestry” faithfully recreates the glorious sound of a Carole King concert, leaving you with memories of the great music she wrote and recorded, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “The Loco-Motion,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s Too Late,” “So Far Away,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “One Fine Day,” “Beautiful,” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, or by calling (828) 526-9047. We’re located at 507 Chestnut Street.

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MIND, BODY & SOAP BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

The fragrant products of Yellow Mountain Garden evoke a welcome return to a simpler, healthier lifestyle.

verything, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat to the metals and plastics molded into our digital gadgetry comes from the earth. Hannah Moss Banks, whose family tree sprouted from a Cashiers agricultural lineage, says, “It wasn’t that long ago that America was an agrarian nation. Now farming is a gargantuan industry crowding out traditional family farms. We’ve lost touch with our roots, literally and figuratively.” But she and her husband/business partner Malcolm are not disheartened. They’re on a mission, doing their part to reconnect us to our earth origins through their organically grown produce, handcrafted soaps, a line of boho clothing, and a movement called Hippie Nation. They haven’t divorced social media, for it is a great tool for spreading their message about a simpler, healthier, more earth-oriented lifestyle. But on the flip side they advise, “Put your phone down and dig in the dirt.” That’s what their Yellow Mountain Garden Co. is all about. With a degree in Horticulture from Clemson, Hannah’s not just blowing smoke about the importance of living off the

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land. She follows studies that prove digging in the dirt really does make you feel better. Flower fragrances calm you. It’s not magic. It’s science. She uses that science (chemistry) and tradition (old-timey recipes using wood ash and essential oils) to create beautiful, fragrant, soothing soaps. Yellow Mountain’s high-quality products require a lengthy curing process, taking several weeks from mixture to hardened bar. And that doesn’t even include growing the organic botanicals and the creation of Hannah’s original graphics on packaging. Their soap experimentation grew out of necessity. Malcolm had a serious foot irritation. They researched herbal cures and came up with an effective soap balm. That success launched a soap business. Their budding business now blossoms. They have a strong local following, and ship all over the country. Malcolm says, “We mostly market on Facebook and other social media, plus door-to-door and the Cashiers Green Village Farmer’s Market, as well as the flea market in Franklin. Fourth Street Market in Highlands now carries our products.” For more information call (828) 331-8720 or visit yellowmountaingarden.com.

Hannah Moss Banks

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SILLY RIDGE ROUND-UP BY DONNA RHODES

Despite the name, Silly Ridge Round-up is serious about its fun music.

f you’ve never experienced Beatles on the banjo or “Rocket Man” on the dobro, put a performance by Silly Ridge Round-up on your Bucket List. Better yet, put it on your Barrel List, ‘cause you’re going to have a barrel full of good times and a rockin’ night to remember. Silly Ridge Round-up is easy to find with frequent gigs all over the Plateau, among them the Barn Dance at The Bascom in August and Friday nights at Friday Night Live in Highlands. Collectively, by age and experience, they cover the musical spectrum from 60s rock, folk rock, and country, to traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Inspirations are Dylan, the Eagles, Hendrix, Elvis, Lester Scruggs, Johnny Cash, and John, Paul,

George, and Ringo. They round-up all their favorites, drop them in that fun-barrel, give ‘em a stir, orchestrate them with dobro, fiddle, upright bass, and more and voila! They’ve got a mash-up of tunes and instrumentation that will send you home with a whole lotta happy. Guitarist David Goodrow says, “We recently added some Elvis and Motown tunes, among them ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.” We’re always looking for material that audiences relate to while keeping our core bluegrass.” If you think back over the soundtrack of “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” it’s easy to see how bluegrass and gospel overlap. On Sunday mornings, Silly Ridge trades in their jeans for Sunday best to sum-

mon up a few amens/hallelujahs at local church performances. One of their favorite gigs was last year’s Highlands Wine and Food Festival. Banjoist Knight Martorell says, “The opportunity to perform at one of the Southeast’s premier social events is an honor, a pleasure, and a great place to have a lot of fun.” Don’t let the “silly” in their name fool you. They’re gifted performers who just happen to love having a good time with their audience. As they say on their website, they’re a strong dose of musical fun without the hangover. Visit sillyridge.com for more information or call (404) 402-2082 or (828) 526-5958. You can email pknight120@yahoo.com or dmgoodrow@gmail.com.

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FEAST FOR EYE & SOUL BY LIN SHEFFIELD THE BASCOM

A new exhibit at The Bascom revels in that most ubiquitous medium – paper.

he Bascom, Highlands’ Center for the Visual Arts, celebrates the magic of paper. Featured in The Bunzl Gallery is “PaPer View,” now through June 3. This exhibition explores the use of paper as a medium rather than as a surface − the featured artists manipulate paper by pushing, pulling, cutting, and using color, or not, to present a wide range of expression driven by their personal experiences. Curator Sarah Morgan Wingfield says they were looking for artists who used paper as the medium. She also noted that some papers were created using invasive plants such as kudzu, some are wearable, and all extremely tedious in their making. This exhibit is incredible in the sense of how paper, plain and recycled, can be transformed into unusual and fantasy like pieces of art. It shows how imagination is brought to life to be viewed by the eyes of others. “Scenes from a Noon-Day Land” by local artist Anna Norton is featured in the Loft Gallery until June 10. Anna’s work for this exhibit is a time-lapse video installation of the movement of light within the Nantahala Forest. Recognizing that the human eye is not capable of perceiving more gradual shifts of light and shadow as the day passes, Anna’s work helps to capture these moments and gives the viewer an ethereal and meditative look at “The Land of the Noonday Sun.” “Mnemonic Palace,” an art installation by The Bascom’s Community Resident Artist, Grant Benoit, is featured in the Joel Gallery through June 3. Exploring memory devices and theories on remembering through the lens of the domestic space, Benoit incorporates hand-printed wallpaper, sewing, and sculptural work in response to The Joel Gallery’s unique architecture. The exhibits at The Bascom are free for all to see, so stop in and take in the wonderful artwork created. It is truly a feast for the eyes and soul. For more information on these exhibits and The Bascom, please visit thebascom.org, call (828) 526-4949, or stop in at 323 Franklin Road in Highlands. We’re just across the covered bridge.

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Fei-Fei Dong

William Ransom

Julie Coucheron

Argus Quartet

FEASTS AND SALONS BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival has unveiled a full slate of Salons and Feasts for the 2018 season.

very season the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival offers opportunities to meet interesting people in some of the area’s most beautiful private homes while providing important and vital financial support to the festival necessary to bring world-class music to the mountains each year. The Feasts are wonderful dinners or cocktail buffets attended by festival musicians (who engage in lively conversation in lieu of performing). The Salons are casual events from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with Festival musicians performing short programs followed by light hors d’oeuvres and drink. The first Salons will feature Fei-Fei Dong,

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the brilliant, award-winning pianist who will entertain with virtuoso solo music in two house concerts from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on June 30 and July 1 with different programs each night. Fei-Fei is a winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and a top finalist at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. She was showcased prominently as a Cliburn finalist in the documentary film “Virtuosity” about the 2013 Cliburn Competition, which premiered on PBS in August 2015. These concerts will be hosted by Gay Graves and Boyd Letcher, and Kendra and Roger Haines on June 30 in Cashiers; and Teri Dolci, Sibyl Fishburn, and San Hollis on July 1 in Highlands.

Feasts and Salons will be offered throughout July and August with a special Feast on September 15 at Greg and Mary Thompson’s home with pianists Julie Coucheron and William Ransom performing four-hands. During the festival’s Fall Residency with the award-winning Argus Quartet, a Feast will be hosted by Mike and Cathy Crosby on October 12. (Please see our ad with all our feasts and salons listed on page 66 of this month’s Laurel ). To join us for this season’s events or learn more about these Feasts and Salons, call the Festival office at (828) 526-9060, email hccmfnc@gmail.com, or click on Festival website at h-cmusicfestival.org.

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AN EXPLOSION OF TALENT BY ADAIR SIMON

It’s an Enchanted Evening when The Highlands Cashiers Players open the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook, May 24-27 and May 31-June 3, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

he glorious songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein take center stage at the Highlands Performing Arts Center when the Highlands Cashiers Players offer the musical revue “Some Enchanted Evening,” May 24–27 and May 31–June 3. The Players are getting to know a plethora of heretofore unknown singing talent on the Plateau. They have incorporated dancers from Western Carolina University for choreographer Danie Beck to use in a grand and beautiful way. People will say they are in love with the production created by director Adair Simon. Musical Director Les Scott is all about the sound of music, as he blends the voices of the lead singers

(Left to Right): Todd Lipphardt, Serenity Richards, Lynleigh McLain, and Chris Hess

and the chorus. “We’re excited that this won’t be just a series of five singers standing on stage singing the unforgettable songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein,” says Simon. “Having the Western Carolina University dancers will really jazz the show up, as well as the children that will be part of the show. We have a terrific female chorus to back up Chandler Davis, Lynleigh McLain, and Serenity Richards in ‘I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair’ from ‘South Pacific,’ and wait till you see the male chorus helping Chris Hess and Todd Lipphardt deliver a boisterous rendition of ‘There is Nothing like A Dame.’

“This show would not be possible without the strong support of our sponsors. Sponsors from Cashiers gave us much-needed seed money, and Lois and Bruce Selfon and major contributions from the Cullasaja Women’s Outreach made this show possible. That money provided HCP the opportunity to try the first musical they have done in nine years. After the sold-out success of our March Dinner Theater, I’m urging season subscribers to make their reservations as soon as the Box Office opens on May 17, and regular patrons on May 19.” Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (828) 526-8084 or online at highlandscashiersplayers.org.

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A BIT OF A CUT-UP

Phil Herzog

BY DONNA RHODES

Phil Herzog’s unique vision transforms ordinary wood into astonishing works of art.

hen Phil Herzog hand-carves the likeness of a bear, cardinal, or woodland beast into a native-wood walking stick or cane, some of his spirit (and maybe a bit of his mischief) are transferred into that animal. Phil’s genius twinkles in the eye of his creation…as though carver and creature become one and know something we don’t. That’s how it is with Phil. Studying Art at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York his professor said, “Someday I am going to figure out what’s going on in that head of yours.” To this day, it remains a happy mystery. Phil credits his love of woodcraft to his grandfather. As a youngster, he intently watched his grandfather work with wood. He was imprinted from the get-go, though he didn’t realize how much so, until he was asked to repair an old commode (18th-century chest of drawers) that belonged to an acquaintance’s mom. He says, “I gave it a shot, repaired it, and

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showed her. She wasn’t happy. She thought I replaced it with a new commode, because it looked brand new. I had to point out the repair.” That gave him pause. “Wow, maybe there’s something in this,” he thought. So he began collecting tools and filling a studio with furniture to refurbish. A career was launched. Today he throws himself into his work. Potential customers often approach people who carry a Herzog cane or walking stick through an airport or use one on daily errands. Someone saw Phil’s serpent stick and wanted a similar one but with rattles. He made one. The client was captivated. Bottom line: Phil can make just about anything you want and welcomes a good challenge. On May 17 at Third Thursday, Smitten will

channel Phil’s magic into your hand, heart, and home with a guest appearance from the man himself − 5:30 P.M. ‘til the cows come home and the fat lady sings. Visit their website, philherzog.com. Smitten’s May hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:0 0 A.M. to 5:0 0 P.M.; and Sundays 1:0 0 P.M. to 5:0 0 P.M. The gallery is located at 468 Main Street in Highlands. Call them at (828) 342-9920 or email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.

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A-WASH IN COLOR The devil is in the details of Dorethey Gorham’s creations (and the angels, too).

orethey Gorham is a gallery favorite at Rocky’s Place, thanks to her detailed memory paintings. Her finesse with a paintbrush, even the smallest, is phenomenal. It’s quite fun to study her pieces for long periods because you, the viewer, will see tinier, different snippets of detail with each viewing. One would think that Dorethey has been painting, and perfecting her style, over the course of her lifetime. But not so…as a hobby, she enjoyed crossstitching, and she didn’t even think about painting until she could no longer hold a needle to create her cross-stitch pieces. For some reason, a paintbrush was different, and she found she could hold a brush and continue her creative outlet by painting. Her memory pieces include any number of themes, but constant in most of her work are churches and angels. If a church is not the focal point of the painting, you can bet that tucked away in a corner, or in the background on the horizon, will be one in the distance. Also constant are the angels −they are always present in her work. As a collector,

something to quest for are the pieces with the devils, as these are rare and go quickly. Devil hunting in Dorethey’s work is like playing “I Spy.” You never know when you’ll spot a red devil slinking around the corner of the church or hiding under a bridge. While her angels are a part of her work, and can be called signatures of her creations, another part that cannot be ignored are her frames; there again, these are signatures of Dorethey’s. The frames are made by her husband Mike and intricately painted by Dorethey, all custom to enhance each of her paintings, making all of her frames, like her paintings, one of a kind. Dorethey says that many times, she will spend as much time on the frame as with the painting itself. The gallery offers Dorethey Gorham’s work in a variety of sizes, the smallest being 6x6 square…now that is a lot of detail in a tiny amount of space, but all quality. Stop by the gallery to see Dorethey’s paint-

ings and play “I Spy!” You can find Around Back at Rocky’s Place, at 3631 Hwy. 53 East at Etowah River Road, Dawsonville, Georiga on Saturdays, from11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Sundays, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M., or gladly by appointment. Call (706) 265-6030, or visit aroundbackatrockysplace.com.

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HER ARTFUL JOURNEY BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

All of Dawn Laughlin’s creations are infused with carefully-honed craftsmanship and a healthy dose of whimsy.

f you’re a woman who loves jewelry, you probably already have one of Dawn Laughlin’s Chunky Pearl ‘n’ Leather Bracelets, a hot seller at The Molly Grace in Highlands. Or you might own one of Dawn’s whimsical farm animal oil paintings. Each of her one-of-a-kind designs, no matter what the medium, is as unique and delightful as its creator. It’s no wonder her work is in demand. She comes from a line of gifted artists who made art accessible and fun for her as a child. In fifth grade in her hometown, St. Simons Island, Georgia, she and a few other students out of the entire student body were selected to paint a school mural that entertains visitors to this day. Growing up, she wanted to live on a farm. That wasn’t in the cards. Not to be outdone, she started painting cows, horses, goats, chickens, and pigs, exhibiting her gallery of barnyard animals from dining room to den. When asked what sets her work apart she says, “My mother encouraged me to be creative. She said that each piece of art represents something personal. Woven through my images are my sense of humor and my zest for living. My children inspire me. They make me laugh. I want my paintings to do the same for my viewers.” The biggest influence on her style is her

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father, also an oil painter. “My dad has always inspired me. He told me ‘If you can draw, you can paint.’ I began dabbling with oils 10 years ago, fell in love with them, and have been using them ever since.” She finds inspiration everywhere. “Artists communicate through their images,” she says. “Each one of us takes away something different from a painting. That’s what makes artwork so special and irreplaceable.” Her spirited personality shines through everything she creates. See her charming, quirky, and endearing beasties as well as her art-cessories at The Molly Grace or Instagram at dawnldesigns. Email her at dawnldesigns@hotmail.com or call The Molly Grace at (828) 526-8390.

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DINING

Soy Demi-Glace Grilled Salmon

LAKESIDE RESTAURANT BY LUKE OSTEEN | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

Not that there’s actual voting, but Lakeside Restaurant’s menu earns a couple of important endorsements.

akeside Restaurant is set on the shores of Highlands’ little Harris Lake, arranged as though for a postcard. That charm carries over into the restaurant itself, its intimate 12-table dining room lined with whimsical art and served in soothing colors. You’re immediately at ease. But Lakeside’s undeniable coziness is not simply a matter of that decor or even its setting. It’s the people, both in the Dining Room and, truly, deeply, the ones manning the kitchen. Owner Laura Huerta overseas the Dining Room and she sets the tone for the evening with a heartfelt greeting and an easy, confident manner. It feels like she’s inviting you into her home (now that I think about it, that’s probably what she’s doing) for an intimate meal. Our server was Merrill and she continued that soft, enthusiastic welcome. She gave us the right amount of attention, careful not to interrupt our animated table, yet persistent enough to ensure everyone heard about the evening specials. Since we had a tableful of hungry people and I don’t want this to end up reading like a culinary laundry list, let me present the standouts – the ones that halted all table-

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top conversation with insistent declarations of “You’ve got to try this!” Two standout Appetizers were the Seafood Tower Ensalada and the Spring Melon Salad. The former is an astonishing assemblage of Tower Seafood Ensalada – crab, shrimp and lobster, black beans, corn, cilantro lime crema, and avocado. I realize that in listing the ingredients I’m being a classic reductionist and I’ve flensed any sense of magic from this creation. It shouldn’t soar, but it does. Trust me on this. Well, it’s really no mystery with the latter – Honeydew and Cantaloupe, Granola, Goat Cheese, and Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette. I don’t know if there’s such a classification, but this is my nomination for the Official Taste of Spring. This is sublime dining. For Entrées, there were a trio of standouts – Cast Iron-Seared Scallops, Soy DemiGlace Grilled Salmon, and North Carolina Rainbow Trout. I realize that’s astonishing to list three aquatic dishes served in a mountain town far from the coast, but Lakeside has developed an unvarnished reputation for marvelous seafood creations over the course of its 29 years. Maybe it’s the proximity to

Harris Lake. (Just kidding. Harris is home to a small community of fat, lazy sunfish. Worry if Sunfish ever shows up on the menu. And even though Duck is featured on the menu, I have it on good authority that Harris’ flotilla of ducks and geese has never been the source of Lakeside’s poultry. That’s despite its commitment to LocallySourced Ingredients.) The Scallops are served with an irresistible melange of Lemon Risotto, Spinach, Spring Peas and roasted Red Pepper. The Salmon, fresh from the coast, arrived with Asparagus aux Orange, Jasmine Rice Pilaf, and Coconut Anglaise. I lack the words to describe just how wonderful this turned out to be. Instead, let me tell you how quickly I cleaned my plate – four minutes. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout, harvested earlier in the day, sautéed in Wine, Lemon and Butter? Well, if we can nominate Spring Melon Salad as the Official Taste of Spring, this has to be the official Flavor of the Highlands Summer Season. There can be no debate about this. Well, I’ve run out of space. Be sure to make reservations for this little jewel on the shore of Harris Lake by calling (828) 526-9419. View the menu online at lakesiderestaurant.info.

Cornmeal Dusted Fried Oysters DINING

Seafood Tower Ensalada

Spring Melon Salad

Cast Iron-Seared Scallops

Mud Pie

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DINING

THE MACDADDY OF MAC & CHEESE BY JENNY KING

Jessica Jenkins’ Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a time-tested comfort food of the highest order.

essica Jenkins chose a simple but classic recipe that’s been passed down in her husband’s family for many generations. Her husband is an eighth-generation Highlander and she says the recipes his family have shared with her mean so much. This recipe has been passed down from his grandmother, Jane (Anderson) Lewis, and Jessica says his mom, Angie Jenkins, probably had to make it almost once a week while her children, Jimmy, Amy, and Sam were growing up. “As soon as I started dating Jimmy, he wanted me to learn how to make his family’s homemade oven baked macaroni and cheese and I have made it many, many times ever since,” she said. Jane Lewis was born in Highlands and still makes her home here to this day. In 1928 her parents built the Highlands Rexall Drug store. A year or two later her father added the Texaco gas station to the block and in 1938 added Anderson’s 5 & 10. “Doesn’t matter the occasion, but if we are having a dinner together this macaroni is on the table. It’s very special to me because not only do we have it at Jimmy’s family gatherings, but my family begs me to make it for all of our gatherings, too,” Jessica says. Their two daughters, 12 and 18, will always have fond memories of this dish and will certainly continue to make it for their families in the years to come.

Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: 8 oz Box of Noodles (very important to use long slender noodles such as ready cut or ziti noodles) 1/4 tsp Salt to taste 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk 2 Eggs 3 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (very important to use Sharp)

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Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni in salted water according to directions on the box. Drain and place in greased two-quart casserole dish. Mix milk, eggs, all but ½-cup of the cheese, salt, and pepper to taste in mixing bowl. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle last

of the cheese on the top and a sprinkle of paprika on top for a bit of extra flavor and appeal. Cover with foil and bake in 350-degree oven for about 40 minutes. Remove foil from top and return to the oven for about five or 10 minutes until cheese is a little brown on top. Macaroni will become more firm as it cools! Enjoy.

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ALL ABOUT SHARING BY DAVIS PICKLESIMER HIGHLANDS WINE SHOPPE

The generous wisdom of Robert Mondavi informs the Highlands Wine Merchants Association.

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In the late 1960’s and early’70s, when I was on the road two or three weeks at a time, promoting our wines, what was I doing? Talking and repeating myself over and over, at sales meetings, with customers, with anyone who would listen to what I had to say about fine wines and the Napa Valley.” – Robert Mondavi Today, Robert Mondavi is remembered more for his family conflicts and the ousting of both him and his sons, Michael and Tim, from the winery that bears his name. After Mondavi traveled to Europe in 1962, he believed Napa Valley could produce wine that could rival the best the world had to offer. While this seems feasible today, in the 1960’s, the majority of wine produced in California was “jug wine.” Mondavi made it his personal mission to change both Napa and California wine at the time: “I felt confident that Napa Valley and California could

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ultimately create wines that would stand shoulder to shoulder with the great wines in the world.” Many wine lovers know of the “Judgment of Paris” in 1976. Two American wines, Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet, won the blind tasting against French wines. This tasting literally shocked the world wine industry. Mondavi’s collaborative effort received the highest honor when Baron Philippe De Rothschild asked Mondavi to form a partnership “to make a great wine, a wine that would stand alone in spirit and quality…bottled poetry.” A European gentleman from an aristocratic family with a Premier Grand Cru winery extending the hand of friendship to an American winemaker! This would be the first wine to embrace both “New World

Davis Picklesimer and Old World” characteristics of wine making. The wine would be called Opus One. With inspiration coming from Mondavi’s spirit of collaboration, the Highlands Wine Merchants Association was formed. Our goals will align with the early days of Napa in showcasing Highlands as a wine destination. We don’t make the wine; just offer the best the world produces. With restaurants and wine retail working together, we will highlight our nationally-recognized wine menus, offer education through food and wine experiences, feature exclusive wines and build a website to show all wine activities throughout the year. We believe it is our responsibility to share our wine industry friendships, experiences and knowledge with the people of Highlands. May our next glass of wine be together!

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GO AHEAD, BAKE MY DAY

Amit Desai

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

With a new owner and an expanded menu, Bake My Day stakes its claim as both a breakfast and lunch destination.

reakfast − it’s the most important meal of the day, and thanks to Bake My Day, it’s a meal you can get any time of the day, seven days a week (until their 3:00 P.M. closing time). New owner Amit Desai has been a frequent visitor to Highlands for many years and always enjoyed the culinary delights that awaited him on each visit. He noticed that breakfast choices were few and hours limited, so when the opportunity to purchase Bake My Day came along, he seized the moment. No stranger to the culinary arts, Amit has been in the food and beverage business for 16 years, primarily in luxury hotels such as the seven-star Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Atlanta Hyatt Regency, Omni Hotels, and Gaylord Resorts. Each position moved him further

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and further towards his dream of owning his own restaurant and he has been fabulously successful at that, opening a Fusion restaurant in Dallas, Texas; a pizza restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina; and an Irish Pub in Jacksonville, Florida − the latter two of which he still owns. Clearly, he has a knack for recognizing what each community needs and filling that gap. Bake My Day will continue to serve the breakfast favorites that you’ve come to know and love, as well as their popular lunch items such as burgers, salads, sandwiches, daily soups and specials; but expect their menu to expand to include sumptuous brunches, more vegan and vegetarian op-

tions, gluten free options and dishes that include farm to table fresh ingredients. All items served are non-GMO. Of course, no visit to Bake My Day would be complete without checking out their fabulous baked goods − pastries, cakes, pies, tarts and cookies. Special order items are also available. Bake My Day is open from 7:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. and is located at 137 Main Street in Highlands.

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IT MUST FINALLY BE SPRING BY PEGGY PAYNE

SCALY MOUNTAIN WOMENS CLUB

Fire up the griddle, Ladies! The Scaly Mountain Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is serving those sweet, sweet pancake breakfasts again.

he Scaly Mountain Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is ready for the first pancake breakfast of the season, to be held on Saturday, May 26 from 8:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. What many people think of when they hear SMWC is Pancakes. Blueberry pancakes, plain fluffy pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and the bottomless cup of coffee, served to you by club members. All of this in the setting of the Old Scaly School House on the corner of Buck Knob Road and NC 106. The breakfasts are held on the fourth Saturday in May thru September.

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Pat Leaptrot serves Claire and Kate Cost is $6 for 13 and up, $4 for five years and up, no charge for under five years. No family in the same household pays more than $25, which makes this a great family outing. SMWC is a nonprofit organization and the pancake breakfasts are part of our fundraising. Please enjoy your breakfast and help us fund our scholarship students. The club

supports many local nonprofit organizations including the Western North Carolina Hospice, the Scaly Mountain/Sky Valley Fire Department, the Scaly Mountain Historical Society, the Highlands Emergency Council, and The Sid Weber Cancer Fund. For more information, please visit scalymountainwomensclub.org.

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HIGH DIVE

BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

(Left to Right): Sayward Thompson (bartender); Meridith Elder (manager); Ramsey Ashburn (manager); Julian Vilardo (bartender) and Kay Craig (owner)

The High Dive is all about relaxing and grabbing a drink and a simple bite to eat. It’s perfect for locals and visitors to town.

ay Craig, one of the movers and shakers behind The Ugly Dog Pub said, “We need a bar in Highlands, an adultsonly gathering place that’s open before, during, and after restaurant hours.” She and husband Thomas envisioned a place that would cater to visitors and locals, particularly servers who are working during prime time and could use a daily, after-hours unwinder. So they came up with a creative plan. They would establish a new bar and call it the High Dive, a play on words: “high” for Highlands and “dive” for a cool place to hang. In North Carolina, if it’s not a restaurant, it has to be a club with a membership fee. To comply, they agreed on a $1 annual membership charge that will allow anyone over 21 to instantly join the fun. “In a restaurant, people feel rushed, whether they are or not,” says Kay. “They hesitate to sit and mingle, lest another group is waiting for their table. At the High Dive, it’s more of a stay-andsocialize atmosphere.” And the High Dive makes hanging-out

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easy with pool tables, televisions, and dartboards. Tuesdays rock with Karaoke Night, and during the season there’s a DJ or live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Big plans are down the road for an outdoor kitchen, a pavilion, and more, but for now, mixed drinks, snacks, chips, popcorn, and sandwiches are the bar’s main menu. If you want a scenic, relaxing venue for a wedding, party or special event, the High Dive is available for bookings. The Ugly Dog can cater appetizers. It is a fabulous addition to Highlands’ celebration destinations. Think of the High Dive as the locals’ living room, where visitors come for libations and stay for the fun. You’ll find it at 476 Carolina Way, within walking distance of Kelsey Hutchinson-Founders Park and other entertainments. Hours are 4:00 P.M. until, Tuesday through Saturday. It’s closed Sunday and Monday (for now). Seasonal hours will be adjusted for events like Football Season. Contact info: Instagram @HighlandsDive; Phone: (828) 526-2200; Email: lastcall@ highlandsdive.com; and Facebook: facebook.com/HighlandsDive.

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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS 4118 Kitchen and Bar • 64 Highlands Plaza • (828) 526-5002 $ $ • • • C • 73 Altitudes at Skyline Restaurant & Lounge • 470 Skyline Lodge Road • (828) 526-2121 ¢ $$ $$$ • • • • • NC • 83 Bake My Day Cafe & Bistro • 137 Main Street • Wright Square • (828) 487-4633 ¢ ¢ ¢ C • 71 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • (828) 526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 Cyprus Restaurant • 332 Main Street • (828) 526-4429 $$$ • • • NC • 75 Fire + Water Restaurant • Reservations Required • (828) 526-4446 $$$ • REQ C • 13 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • (828) 526-4188 ¢ -$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • 77 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth Street • (828) 526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • 73 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwood Avenue • (828) 526-9419 $$$ • • • • • NC • • 73 The Log Cabin • 130 Log Cabin Lane • (828) 526--5777 $-$$ $-$$ $$ • • • • • C • • 74 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main Street • (828) 787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 67 Meritage Bistro • 490 Carolina Way • (828) 526-1019 $-$$ $-$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • 79 On the Verandah • Highway 64 (Franklin Road) • (828) 526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • 71 Paoletti’s • 440 Main Street • (828) 526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • 73 Sky Pie Pizza • 423 N 4th Street • (828) 526-5188 $ $ • • C • 79 The Ugly Dog Pub • 298 South 4th Street • (828) 526-8364 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 77 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • (828) 526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS Adair Bros. Smokehouse BBQ • 281 Highway 64 • (828) 743-3200 ¢ ¢-$ • • C • • • 71 The Blind Mule at Toxaway Station • 502 Blue Ridge Road • (828) 553-8978 ¢ $ • • • C • 77 Canyon Kitchen • 150 Lonesome Valley Road, Sapphire, NC (828) 743-7967 $$$ • • • • • C • • 75 The Orchard • Highway 107 South • (828) 743-7614 $$$ • • • • • C • • 80 Slab Town Pizza • 45 Slab Town Road • (828) 743-0020 $ $ • • C • • 79 The Ugly Dog Pub • 25 Frank Allen Road • (828) 743-3000 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 77 Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • 80 ¢ $

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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 Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe - (828) 487-4633 Bella’s Junction Cafe - (828) 526-0803 Bistro on Main/Main Street Inn - (828) 526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - (828) 526-3807 Bryson’s Deli - (828) 526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - (828) 526-0020 Cyprus International Cuisine - (828) 526-4429 Dusty’s - (828) 526-2762 El Azteca - (828) 526-2244 El Manzanillo - (828) 526-0608 Fire + Water Restaurant - (828) 526-4446 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - (828) 526-4188 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - (828) 526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - (828) 526-9419 The Log Cabin - (828) 526-5777 M Equals 3 - (828) 284-5096 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - (828) 787-2525

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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 The Ugly Dog Pub - (828) 526-8364 Wild Thyme Gourmet - (828) 526-4035 Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn - (828) 787-2525 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - (828) 526-3807 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS Adair Brothers Smokehouse - (828) 743-3200 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - (828) 743-9997 Canyon Kitchen - (828) 743-7967 Chile Loco - (828) 743-1160 Cornucopia Restaurant - (828) 743-3750 Cork & Barrel Lounge - (828) 743-7477 El Manzanillo - (828) 743-5522

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Four Season Grille - (828) 743-4284 Grandpop’s Ice Cream Parlor - (828) 743-7711 High Hampton Inn - (828) 743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - (828) 743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - (828) 743-7778 Mica’s Restaurant - (828) 743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - (828) 743-4334 The Orchard - (828) 743-7614 Randevu Restaurant - (828) 743-0190 Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company - (828) 743-0220 Slab Town Pizza (STP) - (828) 743-0020 Subway - (828) 743-1300 The Blind Mule - (828) 553-8978 The Falls Cafe and Grill - 828-877-3322 The Library Kitchen and Bar - (828) 743-5512 The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers - (828) 743-3000 Table 64 - (828) 743-4135 Wendy’s - (828) 743-7777 Winslow’s Hideaway - (828) 743-2226 Zookeeper - (828) 743-7711 thelaurelmagazine.com | May 2018 | 81

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(NOT SO) BAD CREEK TRAIL BY EMILY CROWELL

Pay a bit of attention as you hike the Bad Creek Trail and the rewards are vast.

he first time I hiked this trail, I didn’t like it. I thought that it was only a few miles round-trip and so didn’t bring any food, breaking one of my most important rules for living: When in doubt, bring food. The next time, I brought food. It was a good day. The Bad Creek Trail in the Ellicott Rock Wilderness is good for quiet seclusion and a steady work-out on the way back. A warm, sunny, breezy day found my sweetie and I taking several hours to stroll its length down to the river, stopping to hunt for treasures of the woods along the way, listening to a symphony of birdsong and burbling streams. It doesn’t get much more idyllic. The trail starts off relatively level in a tunnel of mountain laurel and rhododendron before beginning a gradual ascent and suddenly emerging from the tunnel into the company of conifers. For a couple miles the path leapfrogs from shadowy, muffled laurel tunnel to open, bright pine territory − a plus for those of us drawn to contrasts.

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When the trail forks, stay right and start descending in a series of switchbacks. At some point (if you’re only vaguely paying attention) the voice of the Chattooga River becomes distinguishable from the voice of the wind in the trees overhead. One could easily find oneself deep in metaphors involving wind being breath, water being blood, earth being body… In a little over three miles the trail puts you out at a campsite right smack next to the Chattooga with some great swimming and wading spots. You can continue the trail to the left of the campsite to try and find the fabled Ellicott and Commissioner’s Rocks (I couldn’t begin to tell you where to look − I’ve never found them), or you could do like I do and just sit by the river, watching and listening and being. To reach the Bad Creek trailhead from Highlands, take Horse Cove Road from town for 4.5 miles and turn right on Bull Pen Road. In 5.7 miles, the parking area for the trail is on the left. The trail itself is a short walk

up the road on the right. From the Cashiers Crossroads, take Highway 107 South for seven miles to a right turn onto Bull Pen Road. In about 2.8 miles, the parking area will be on your right.

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PEAK SEASON FOR TROUT

Chris Wilkes

BY CHRIS WILKES HIGHLAND HIKER

It took forever to arrive, but Peak Season has finally arrived at local streams.

e’re here. Peak Season. The rivers are stocked, the temperature is optimal, and, barring any wind, the fishing will be excellent in rain or shine. This is May. It’s one of the two best months of the year for trout fishing in Western North Carolina. Here’s some of the ways you can maximize your time before the heat of summer sets in. Get your fly box in order. It’s spring so you can finally give those dry flies some work. Make sure you’ve got plenty of tan caddis, Jack Cabe hoppers, and Adams parachutes at the ready. Bring along your best nymphs to fish either alone or in hopperdropper fashion. Squirmy wormies and egg patters will also work as a lot of the trout will be new to the eco system and more

apt to chase unfamiliar patterns. Have a game plan. If you’re going to target a certain river, make sure you know more than one place to fish it. This time of year, it’s not uncommon to find six or seven fishermen already in the most “secret’ of spots. The more of a river you know, the better off you are when it comes to having a stretch to yourself. If the river you were planning on fishing is crowded, or perhaps generating water, you need to know other rivers close by you can switch over to as your Plan B. Take advantage of the water tempera-

ture. It will be optimal all day, so don’t feel that you have to start at dawn (although it will help you beat the crowds on the more popular delayed harvest streams) you can start your day at a more manageable 10:00 or 11:00 A.M., because midday will be just as fruitful as the morning. You should see some great hatches in late afternoon to dusk, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding fish all day long. Tight lines, everybody!

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CELANDINE POPPY BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS | THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER

The diminutive Celandine Poppy is struggling to maintain its place on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

ometimes, it’s the little things that catch our eye, as is the case with the Celandine Poppy. Also known as woods poppy, this plant’s real name is Stylophorum dipphyllum, which sounds a little like Styrofoam dipped and filled. The parent family is Papaverales, the poppy family. It’s not that the plant is little, as it can grow up towards two feet and spreads out about the same. The littleness is in its unassuming poppy-like yellow flower, like one of those little flowers made from tissue paper, and not much bigger than a buttercup. These plants produce pollen, but don’t have nectar, but the bees help pollinate them anyway. The undersides of the bright green leaves have somewhat of a silvery look, helped by being covered in tiny hairs. The stems have a sap in them that stains, which is why Native Americans used it for dye. After flowering time is over, mid-April and throughout May, look for the hairy fruit-pods that appear. These pods are separated into four chambers that are each full of tiny dark brown-to-black seeds. The pods break open in mid-to-late summer when they’ve had enough of the season, and the seeds drop to the ground. The seeds themselves

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have teeny hairs along their ridge which probably makes it easier for the ants to carry them off to happy planting grounds. (Are you feeling small yet?) There’s a whole other world in our forest floor, so be careful where you step, those little ants don’t wear yellow construction hats. When you look at some of the maps showing the growing areas of Celandine Poppies, North Carolina isn’t always shown, but guess what? They’re heeeeerrrreeee, and we’re lucky they are. The Mountain Garden Club usually has these plants at their Plant Sale, so check them out. The sale is the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, at the Ball Park in Highlands and the gates open at 9:00 A.M. Even though the sale goes from 9:00 A.M. to noon, it’s best to be there when the gates open to make sure you get what you want. If you have a naturalized wooded area, please consider Celandine Poppies − we need to protect them. They need sun for a good start in life, but the canopy of shade our forests provide is exactly what they need to thrive. When forests are “cleaned up,” or logged, these plants are destroyed. Even selective logging can inhibit their growth because when the tree canopy thins, so do these and other plants.

Wait, I think I see an ant trail with teeny protest signs approaching. “Save the poppies.” “Save our jobs.” And besides, who wants to be responsible for ant unemployment?

Jeannie Chambers

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2019 GOLF TRIPS BY TOM CHILLEMI, PGA TOMSGOLFTOURS.COM

Now is the time to schedule your trips to the storied courses of Scotland and Ireland.

reetings to all my golf friends, I’m going to start this season by updating what is going on with my golf tours for 2019. As you all know I have been arranging wonderful golf trips to Scotland and Ireland for many years and have many happy travelers from all the clubs in Highlands and Cashiers. These trips need to be arranged six months to one year in advance to be sure and get the courses and lodging you would like. Guaranteed tee times on the Old Course

and Muirfield are very limited and will probably be gone by May or June this year. Ireland is not as critical for early booking. These can be organized late summer or fall this year. The British Open is at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, July 15 –19, 2019. I have packages with and without golf available (must book 12 months in advance). I’ve now opened offices in Troon, Scotland, and Tralee, Ireland, to assist with the initial arrangements and while you are there. Wives are always welcome to come

along and sightsee (in a chauffeured luxury coach) while husbands are golfing. If they wish, they can play as well. I pride myself on the personal service I offer and love to just talk about golf in either country. Please visit my website: tomsgolftours.com for plenty of information on these trips. Please feel free to call or email me anytime. I am right down the road in Sky Valley.

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A BOUQUET OF WARBLERS BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | MALE BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER BY MEGUMI AITA

The Warbler’s cheerful song reveals his shadowy presence in our local woodlands.

he phrase “the merry month of May” has appeared in the title of a contemporary novel, a 17th-century poem, a film from the 1950s, the title of a regimental march, and a song from a German operetta. Part of the May merriment locally is the return to Western North Carolina of the migratory Warblers. This large family of perching birds is noted for their small size, colorful plumage, and vociferous song. The 56 species of Warblers in North America are found only in the New World and are not closely related to localized Warblers elsewhere in Europe, Australia, and other continents. Within the North American family, males sport splashes of vivid yellow, blue, red, and green, and the females tend to be drab olive. The male’s striking coloration helps him defend his territory and protect his mate with whom he might have two broods in one season. His bright plumage also signals to the female

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that he is mature and worth her attention. Warblers are insectivores who hunt on the branches, trunks, and leaves for bugs and worms. They are more easily heard than seen. Occupying their niche in the forest, they are in constant motion − twitting, flitting, and hopping about. The various species − Black and White, Hooded, Black-Throated Green, Chestnut-Sided, and Northern Parula − are fairly abundant in our woodlands in the spring and summer and are best sighted with patience and binoculars. A flock of Warblers has been called collectively a “bouquet” of Warblers. The Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) pictured above is one of our loveliest summer residents. They live low in the forest, in the understory of mixed coniferous and deciduous trees. Look in bushes and lower branches. Let his song give him away.

The internet contains useful vocal recordings of the Black-Throated Blue, which is a good place to start if you’re searching for this bird. Birders and ornithologists are at their best when typifying or imitating bird calls. Sibley describes the male’s song to be “a husky but musical buzz, lazy and drawling…harsh, slow, rising buzz: “zheew zheew zheeeee” or “zo zo zo zo zo zo zo zeee.” Merry May and happy birding from the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them. HPAS is a 501 (c) (3) organization, a chapter of the National Audubon Society. Visit www.highlandsaudubonsociety.org for information on membership and all activities.

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HISTORY

H.M. Bascom and his daughter Louise

HIGHLANDS’ MAYORS BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO COURTESY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Highlands’ earliest mayors were a dedicated bunch, imbued with large reserves of civic responsibility.

an Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge” is a delightful read for history buffs, but, interestingly enough, 14 appendices also tell insightful stories in their own dossier kind of way. “Appendix 1: Mayors of the Town of Highlands” lists 44 names (not including currentMayor Patrick Taylor) going back to 1879. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the becoming of Highlands. Highlands’ first mayor was George A. Jacobs, who lived near the base of Cullasaja Falls. He and his wife Mollie ran the first boarding house in Highlands. He was also Highlands’ first Justice of the Peace. The North Carolina Assembly decreed an act establishing him as the first appointed mayor of Highlands. Three firsts. He served four years, but was in office

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only four days of his second term when the first ballot-vote elected Squire Hill mayor in 1883. For the next four elections Hill and H.M. Bascom traded terms. Several succeeding mayors alternated the office with each other: Bascom’s name appears four times; Dr. H.T. O’Farrell, William Davis, and Wilton H. Cobb, three; and Ebenezer Selleck, Will W. Edwards and A.C. Patterson, two. Three Pottses governed Highlands: S.E. “Gene” Potts, Charles C. Potts, and J. Steve Potts. H. M. Bascom was one of the more popular mayors. He’s connected to The Bascom, a Center for the Visual Arts, which was established in the Hudson Library with money from his estate’s sale. It was named Bascom-Louise in honor of him and his daughter, Louise Bascom-Barratt.

Louise loved to tell stories of her dad. At age 12 he rode through the Illinois countryside spreading word of President Lincoln’s assassination. It was hardly the midnight ride of Paul Revere. As he tried to cross a bridge over a swollen whitewater river, his horse shied, reared, and sent them both tumbling into the raging flood below. Luckily they swam ashore relatively unharmed. That anecdote demonstrates the grit of a 12-year-old boy, which served him well later in politics. Highlands was lucky enough to call him Mayor 1884– 85, 1885 – 86, 1900 – 08, and 1909–11. For more chronicles, visit highlandshistory.com, email highlandshistory@nctv. com, or, during the season, check out The Highlands Historical Museum, 524 North Fourth Street.

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THE ABBEVILLE CONNECTION BY JANE GIBSON NARDY

HISTORIAN, CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The history of the Zachary-Tolbert House is intertwined with the past of Abbeville, South Carolina.

rom the time construction began on the Zachary-Tolbert House in the 1840s until the time Thomas and Wendy Dowden purchased the house in the 1990s in order to give it to the Cashiers Historical Society, only four families owned the house. Mordecai Zachary was the builder and first owner of the house; Armistead Burt of South Carolina was the second owner; the Parkers of South Carolina were the third owners; and the Tolberts of South Carolina were the fourth owners. The three last families were “summer people” and they all had ties to Abbeville, South Carolina. In the fall of 2007, the Cashiers Historical Society sponsored an overnight “Ramble” to Abbeville with a group of about 30 people attending the event. We stayed at the historic Belmont Inn in the center of downtown and conveniently, just next door, was the old Opera House where, after dinner at the hotel, we saw a play. Earlier that afternoon we were guided by a member of the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce on a walking tour around town, visiting such spots as the Welcome Center where we saw five paintings done in 1922 by Wilbur Kurtz,

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which give a capsule history of the town from the 1750s through Reconstruction. Kurtz was the historical consultant for “Gone With the Wind,” personally chosen by Margaret Mitchell. Of special interest to our group was Kurtz’s painting of the May 2, 1865 Confederate last War Council meeting held by President Jefferson Davis at the Abbeville home of Armistead Burt. Davis was a personal friend of Burt after serving with him in the U. S. Congress in the 1840s. Davis chose to stay overnight at Burt’s home as he fled south from Richmond. Our second day in Abbeville was spent touring the Trinity Episcopal Church where Burt was one of the original parishioners and who is buried in its cemetery. Inside that church is a plaque in honor of William Henry Parker, the third owner of the Zachary-Tolbert House. Several lovely old homes were toured, including the Burt-Stark Mansion where Burt entertained Davis and where the last meeting of the Confederate War Council was held and the decision to end the war was made. Dr. Robert Lathan is currently writing a book about Armistead Burt which will be published this year. You’ll want to read it.

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SPOT A STROKE

BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN Dr. James Wright

New stroke protocols in place at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital can save lives and deliver better outcomes.

eurologists and radiologists released a new approach to stroke diagnosis/treatment at a conference early this year. Dr. James Wright, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Transylvania Regional Hospital/Highlands-Cashiers Hospital says, “If a stroke is suspected, there’s no time to waste. We used to have a fourto-six hour window for intervention. Now, thanks to new technologies that isolate problems quickly, doctors can get into blocked arteries and clear them, extending that window of action to 24 hours.” F.A.S.T. is the acronym to remember if you suspect you or someone you know is having a stroke. Check the patient’s Face. Is one side of it sagging? Have the

patient raise his/her Arms. Is one of them dangling lower than the other? Engage the patient in conversation. Is his/her Speech slurred or making no sense? If any or all these symptoms are evident, Time is of the essence. Dial 911 … and do it FAST! About half of strokes are caused by blockage of blood to the brain. A buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) can rupture in arteries and cause inflammation and clotting. Platelets aggregate around the site, and the blood supply is dammed up, so to speak. Without a blood supply, brain cells begin to die. Dr. Wright emphasizes that all doctors, nurses, and ERs are on the same page. The language and procedure is exactly the same whether you are in Highlands-

Cashiers, Asheville, Franklin, or Brevard. Mission can quickly diagnose the progression of a stroke. Through telemedicine they can instantly connect with Asheville’s stroke unit where doctors and state-of-the-art equipment can interact and communicate data in seconds, saving valuable time and lives. They even have a robot that can collect vitals and send volumes of data to all members of the emergency team. Since time is at a premium, don’t be embarrassed to dial 911 if you have even a remotely related symptom. Better safe than sorry. To learn more about your health and remarkable advances in stroke intervention, call (828) 526-120 0.

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THERMAL IMAGING BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Thermal Imaging technology affords you a deep glimpse into your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being.

hermal Imaging is a very safe and effective diagnostic tool for mapping pain and inflammation in the body, quite literally visualizing your pain. Often used as a screening tool for early detection of breast cancer, especially in those who have dense tissue, fibrocystic breasts and/or breast implants, the study and science of thermal imaging allows the detection of heat in the body. Your whole body can be scanned, including the heart, thyroid and liver. Dental health, sinus health and inflammation throughout the body can be determined through this kind of heat imaging. Heat represents increased metabolic activity, increased inflammation and increased blood flow, all of which can be associated with pain and disease. Other, more commonly used methods of

screening can cause concern because of the radiation issue as well as the uncomfortable process and what some view as a general lack of accuracy. Thermography, on the other hand, is simple, comfortable and uses no radiation. Used as a screening application especially in conjunction with other types of detection, thermography can serve as the stepping stone to any further study needed. It can also be used to monitor progress around an injury or inflammatory problem, such as bursitis, a pinched nerve or an inflamed organ. Prevention and early detection can go a long way toward helping you determine if you need to take further action to maintain or regain your health. With this thermal imaging process, we can see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening inside the body in terms of heat and what that can mean in specific areas.

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This procedure is simple, safe and can be done quickly with thermo-imaging camera and equipment. No radiation is present and you will be comfortable during the process. You can choose to scan either a particular body region or have a full body scan performed. The results are available very quickly. This is an FDA-registered device and the process is very affordable. We will offer the next thermal imaging event at Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture, 2655 Dillard Road in Highlands, on Friday, May 11, by appointment only from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. A Certified Clinical Thermographer will be with us from Atlanta for this set of appointments as well as future dates throughout the 2018 season. Call for details at (828) 5261022 and make a choice to investigate and improve your health.

BY CHAD GARNER | ADVANCED ROLFING PRACTITIONER

The discovery of the Interstitium points to “new” avenues of maintaining health. Chad Garner

Chad Garner and Ashby Underwood are Practitioners of Structural Integration, The Ida P. Rolf Method, with two offices in Highlands and Atlanta. They are happily standing at the beach waving at the new science. For more information, visit www.rolfmethodsi.com or call (828) 5268880 to schedule a session.

n a move similar to Christopher Columbus, scientists recently discovered a new organ in the body. Despite the fact there were people standing on the beach waving to Columbus (they were called the Lucayan-Arawak natives of the Caribbean), Columbus dubbed it the New World. Let this set the stage for what is happening in science today. The headlines of the new organ include its possible role in imbalances such as the spread of cancer and inflammation. But what about its role in balance and longevity? The media has yet to highlight all of the incredible functions of this organ, now called the Interstitium (enter-sti-shium). While sitting at Emory University last summer with other health professionals, we looked at images of human dissection. Gil Hedley, expert anatomist, passionately curated his findings of what he called the “peri-fascia.” I performed a week-long dissection of the layers of the interstitium with him in 2004. There is value in looking deeply into the human body. We get in touch with our inner workings and our humanity, and that enhances the healing process. There is a

gorgeous photographic book by French surgeon Jean-Claude Guimberteau, where he reveals the living matrix of the Interstitium as a responsive fiber network that stretches and connects throughout the body as architecture. Thomas Myers, one of our teachers of Structural Integration and a fascial anatomist, has authored books, articles, and courses in this very fabric of the body. His book, “Anatomy Trains,” describes in detail the extra-cellular integrins and interstitial relationship. There are conferences, scientists, and movement therapists that meet world-wide to explore what is called Bio-Tensegrity. One hundred years ago Dr. Ida P. Rolf, a PhD in Biochemistry from Columbia University, devoted her life’s work, Rolfing Structural Integration, to helping people stand taller and move with less effort. She taught others about the role of fascia as the organ of shape and communication in regulating postural health. People have been working with this fiber network for a century or maybe longer. And what is hopeful is this, we as a society can change how we see and the answers can be right there before us. And that is a blessing.

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NEW ORGAN TAKES SHAPE

HEALTH

BERRY GOOD

BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN | HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM

ow about a colorful berry salad to get ready for the summer? The healthy antioxidant salad contains blueberries, blackberries and kid-friendly buttermilk poppyseed dressing ( vegan option for a dressing is included.) The salad is sweet, tangy, tasty and fun to dig into.

Antioxidant Berry Salad Ingredients For Salad: 3 cups Mixed baby lettuce 1/2 White onion optional; diced 1 medium Avocado sliced 1 cup Blackberries 1 cup Blueberries 1 Red bell pepper chopped 1 medium Tomato chopped For Dressing: 3/4 cup Buttermilk or 1/2 cup yogurt+ 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp Poppy seeds 1 tbsp Apple cider Vinegar 1 tsp Raw Honey 1 tsp Sea salt Black pepper

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Instructions Arrange lettuce leaves on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with onions. Place avocado slices on top. Divide the platter onto four squares and place blueberries into one square, blackberries - into another one, chopped pepper -into the third one and chopped tomato into the last one. Mix all dressing ingredients together. Pour dressing over the salad and serve. Vegan option: Instead of buttermilk, blend 1/4 cup presoaked cashews and 1/2 cup of water until smooth. Use 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar instead of 1 tbsp.

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PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED BY DONNA RHODES

This luxurious home mirrors the breathtaking beauty of its natural setting.

t’s no secret. Mother Nature has bequeathed every home on the Plateau a marvelous view by virtue of its mountain setting. But in the 25 years of Sapphire Valley Realtor Bill Kruckenberger’s experience, one home, handsdown, is set in the most exquisite scenery, not just in the mountains, but perhaps anywhere in the entire country. It’s as though a big slice of heaven slipped through the clouds and nestled right next to a 100-foot

waterfall and dramatic rock face overlooking the valley and Lake Fairview below. In Bills’ words, it’s the, “Best view ever!” This property, 7.7 acres of perfection, is the essence of Western North Carolina living, making it May’s Home of Distinction. Construction was completed in 2005. It won an award for Builder/Designer Home of the Year. We’re talking nationally. Prepare to be dazzled when you set foot on the land and take in the view, the feel

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of the air, the fragrance of the forest, the sound of the falls. It’s guaranteed to take your breath away. Enter the home and you’ll see why it received national recognition. It’s a magical marriage of Mother Nature’s colors, textures, shapes, and beauty to an architectural design that is not only artful, but seamlessly connected, outside to in. Five Bedrooms, four Full Baths and two Half-Baths, plus an owner’s dream of

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a Kitchen complement the spacious, screened-in, outdoor living room (the Carolina Room) featuring its own fireplace. This space is designed for entertaining any season of the year. And the view, oh, the view! Imagine sharing an evening with a dozen dinner guests, dining with the view and sounds of cascading

Maidenhaire Falls. Inside is a Great Room with another magnificent fireplace of locally-quarried stacked stones. Vaulted ceilings and huge floor-to-ceiling windows emphasize the picturesque scenery that abounds. Again, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to know where outside ends and inside begins.

Included are a generous two-car Garage with overhead storage, furnishings (negotiable), Laundry/Utility room, lots of closets and storage, and many more conveniences. Contact Bill Kruckenberger, owner of Sapphire Valley Real Estate, or broker Colene West for a tour or more information, (828) 743-0466â&#x20AC;&#x2039;.

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ABUNDANCE OF TALENT BY JENNY KING

Diane McPhail and Pepper

Diane McPhail chalks up another triumph – the upcoming publication of a historical novel.

iane McPhail has an abundance of talent. She’s an artist, poet, writer, therapist, teacher, retreat leader, and now, a soon-to-be published author. In May 2019 McPhail’s historical novel, “The Abolitionist’s Daughter,” will be released by Kensington Publishing. This has been a labor of love for the past 12 years. The book, while fiction, is based on a true event and one that involves McPhail’s family in many ways. In Webster County, Mississippi, the story of “the feud” was woven into the history of the area. Diane heard it repeatedly growing up, but it wasn’t until many years later that she discovered how her family was involved. “Behind this story is little known history that has haunted me since childhood,” she says. “This novel began in my attempt to understand the source of such violence and the will to survive in its aftermath. As an experienced therapist, I am fascinated by nuances of character and motivation beneath the surface of history. My fictional account of the grim killings and the mystery behind them is an exploration of complex relationships between men and women of different classes, races, hopes, and history.” Set in the era of the Civil War, “The Abolitionist’s Daughter” is a tale of how Emily, her mother in law, Adeline, and a slave, Ginny, survived this catastrophic time after the murder of the men of the family. It’s also a story of

greed, upheaval, and slavery. But let’s let Diane herself tell us more about her novel. “In the heat of a Mississippi spring, the Civil War looming on the horizon, Emily Matthews thrusts an auction posting into the hands of her father, a slave-owning Abolitionist Judge. Her defiance of injustice leads not only to unintended tragedy in the lives of a slave family, but to her own marriage to Dr. Charles Slate − a tragic union that will end in her father’s death and the lynching of her husband for his murder. However, all is not as it appears. “In the aftermath, a heavily pregnant Emily buries both husband and father. At her side, her stoic mother-in-law, Adeline Slate, buries her only sons, one whose mangled body she has cut from the hanging tree herself, holding private misgivings as to the role of her erratic daughter,Belinda in the tragedy. The educated slave Ginny, Emily’s life-long companion, finds herself torn by divided loyalties, her strength the voice of conscience. In the face of despair these women negotiate the devastations of war, suspicion, and treachery. Each struggles to find individual purpose and meaning in a world divided by race, wealth, and bloody conflict. Emily matures into womanhood, finding inner resources for survival. By the end of the war, she discovers not only her strength, but a long-hidden and unlikely love, and a deadly lie at the heart of the family violence: a se-

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cret that reveals untold betrayal, ultimate sacrifice, and provides for transformation and redemption.” Let’s all hope Diane will find time in her world-wide book tour to schedule one here at home. It’s certainly going to be well worth waiting for.

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HIP AND COOL GARDEN PLANTS The intricacies and delights of a well-tended garden are explored at Dovecote. Call (828) 743-0307 for details.

muse yourself at Dovecote with inspirational plants on May 11 and May 25. “Great Choices for Hip and Cool Garden Plants: Gardens for Use and for Delight” is our May theme designed to add a little zip to your summer garden. A visit to Chattooga Gardens and Scotlyn’s Yard helps get your garden ready for Mother’s Day and this summer season. Early dahlias, perky annuals and dazzling perennials will be freshly on parade. We’ll discuss cutting garden design, pollinator plants and flowers from seeds. New this year at Dovecote are the Cutting Gardens to be installed during these lectures. Flowering plants are very good for vegetable gardens and complementary flower and produce garden design will be discussed. Dovecote is the teaching garden design lab and the home of The Garden Talk Salon at Dargan Landscape Architects. Located at 35 Flash Point Drive off Highway 107S in Cashiers, about a mile from The Crossroads next to Cornucopia Resturant. Classes and demonstrations are free at The Garden Talk Salon on Fridays at 10:00 A.M. Donations are most welcome to cover supply costs and speaker’s fees. Please contact Mary Palmer Dargan at mpdargan@dargan. com or call (828) 743-0307 to reserve your seat.

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THE NEW BLUE BY DONNA RHODES |ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER

Donna gets all blue about the waxing and waning of Crayolas and offers up an elegiac vision of the pigments that vanish from the box. That’s balanced with the arrival of a new shade.

ho knew? There’s a new blue. Just when you thought Mother Earth had no more glorious pigments to cough up, a dramatic color was created … quite by accident. YInMn was discovered in a lab in 2009. A student at Oregon State combined yttrium, indium, and manganese oxides in a furnace. When the team unveiled the results, it was an intense blue, so magnificent it was instantly patented by the University. Guess who was first in line to buy the color rights. Yep. Crayola. And it’s now a crayon box staple named Bea, short for Bluetiful. Our inner six-year-old will dive for Bea every time a new Crayola box is popped. But

sadly, for every winning color addition, a golden oldie must take leave. Bluetiful replaces Daffodil. Sniff. It’s just a crayon, right? But I’ll miss ol’ Daffy. Why is it I am instantly nostalgic for what was, even if I never used it? I pray there’s hope for the cast-offs. Maybe old waxies go to retirement homes or crayon orphanages. Perhaps they get smelted, turned into marbled blocks of recycled wax. Most likely, they’re accidentally crunched under foot. Eventually they’re Hoovered-up, clogging the hoses, overheating the vacuum motor, instigating a cadenza of yellow catastrophes. Oh, the humanity. Oh, the house-cleaner’s hissies.

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While I mourn for Daffy, other artists, particularly potters, are riding the blue wave. The last blue, discovered 200 years ago, was cobalt. Cobalt is extremely expensive, which explains why you don’t see that many dark blue ceramic pieces. Since YInMn was created in a furnace, thus conditioned to high temps, it is a stable pigment for glazes. Bluetiful clayware is on our horizon. I have yet to meet Bea, hover her in my trembling fingers above a blank surface that begs to be sky or sea. But once my hand envelops her rich, vibrant blueness, no doubt I shall be her latest conquest. I’ll sing the blues, the new blues, while poor daffodil dissolves into a waxy glop of Gone.

BY MARY BETH BRODY | EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

If you’re considering retirement, there are some important factors to weigh in your deliberations.

f you’re single, your retirement goals are your own − you don’t really have to consult with anybody, and you can change your plans whenever you like. However, if you’re married, you and your spouse should develop a joint “vision” encompassing all the key areas of your retirement lifestyle. These are a few questions you may want to address first: • Where should we live? Once you retire, you may need to consider two key aspects of your living situation: the size and location of your home. Regarding size, you may look around one day and realize you have more living space than you actually need. This is especially true, of course, if you have children who have set out on their own. So, if you have a large single-family house, you may want to consider whether you should move into a condominium or even an apartment, either of which might be more cost-effective for you. As for location, you may decide that retirement is the perfect time to move, either

to seek a more favorable climate, or to be near grown children and grandchildren. In any case, moving to a different area is a major financial decision, so you and your spouse will certainly want to discuss all the aspects of relocation. • Will either of us work? Retirement no longer means the cessation of all work. You or your spouse − or perhaps you and your spouse − may want to use your skills and experience to do some consulting or even open your own business. Adding a source of earned income will almost certainly help your financial picture during retirement, but if either you or your spouse is planning to do some work, you will want to be sure this activity doesn’t disrupt other plans that may be important to you, such as traveling. Also, any source of earned income during your retirement years may well affect important financial decisions, such as when to take Social Security and how much to withdraw each year from your retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k). Again, it’s es-

sential that you and your spouse be on the same page about any type of employment during retirement. • How will we spend our time? Aside from possibly doing some type of work during your retirement years, how else might you spend your time? Would you like to travel extensively? Or would you rather stick close to home and pursue your hobbies or volunteer? These don’t have to be either-or decisions − hopefully, you’ll be able to explore many pursuits during your retirement. Keep in mind, though, that there will be different costs for these various activities, so you and your spouse may need to prioritize your choices to ensure they fit in to your overall financial strategies. As you can see, you and your spouse will have some key decisions about the financial aspects of your retirement. However, with some careful planning, you can make the moves that can help you work toward your common retirement vision.

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RE-RETIREMENT PLANNING

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ASK A LOCAL: MICHAEL COX

BACK IN MY HOMETOWN BY BRIAN O’SHEA

Michael Cox reveals the little things in Cashiers and Highlands that really mean a lot.

ichael Cox works in real estate with his mother at Betsy Paul Properties in Cashiers, and has done so for the past eight years. First moving to the area when he was in second grade, Cox has since lived throughout the nation and in foreign countries, but has managed to find his way back to the Cashiers area. “From then I had the opportunity to live in other places…But it’s kind of nice to be back in your hometown,” said Cox. Cox went to high school in Asheville and then on to college in Washington D.C. He said he figured that a larger city would have much more to do than a city the size of Asheville. “Well, it seemed like there was the same amount of cool stuff, but it was 10 times more spread out,” he said. “And that’s

where I realized the size of the place isn’t everything and actually having this nice version of an American town to live in, Highlands and Cashiers, is really nice.” Other things that are a draw to the area are a lack of traffic and visiting the local coffee shop and seeing people he knows. As the Summer Season quickly approaches, Cox said he looks forward to restaurants opening up again, the nicer weather, and the return of friends that had left for the off-season. “It’s really good to get a chance to see people again,” he said. “I think the people are the secret.” In terms of entertainment, Cox said events like Groovin’ On the Green in Cashiers and live music on Fridays and Saturdays in Highlands are convenient spots to visit.

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“You don’t have to think extra, you don’t have to make a plan at the end of the week, you can just go there and relax,” he said. “It’s an easy solution.” His top three favorite outdoor activities include swimming in Lake Glenville, hiking at the Iron Bridge, and hiking Whiteside Mountain, especially if you know the area well enough to visit The Devil’s Courthouse. When grabbing lunch while visiting the Plateau, Cox recommends Chile Loco Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Cashiers for really “great and authentic Mexican food.” He added that his number one choice for dinner is the Log Cabin Restaurant in Highlands and strongly suggests ordering something off of the Pasta Menu. “Try splitting one of their pasta dishes as an appetizer,” he said.

By Deborah Deal and Ian Newell, Design Consultants Acorns on Church, Downtown Highlands

isions of the ideal mountain home no longer revolve around twig and bark with massive leather sofas and bearskin rugs. Fresh, clean modern lines are showing up everywhere. Also out the window are hard-and-fast rules about a consistent theme. Today’s homeowners create more interesting spaces by mixing old and new and bringing their own personal preferences into the space, even if it is a cottage or coastal feel in a Highlands mountain home. New home buyers are eschewing over-furnished spaces with an eye toward simplicity and openness. And homeowners who haven’t consistently updated their interiors along the way are calling for a whole new look. This drives many of our customers into the store for design help to figure out where to start and how to do it right. We visit their home to come up with a plan that incorporates modern style while maximizing the home’s architecture and catering to their own personal taste. This might involve editing out some furnishings and bringing in a few key pieces like a sofa and maybe some modern abstract wall art. Sometimes it’s a wholesale redesign including new paint colors and window treatments. If you’re on a mission toward the modern, don’t be afraid to mix styles − a vintage end table with a modern lamp, for instance. Bar carts are experiencing a resurgence right now, which makes for an easy way to give your home an updated feel. Please come visit us at Acorns on Church with your design challenges or vision. Bring us photos of your home along with something that inspires you from a magazine. We love scouting shops for finds that help bring your vision to life. For free in-home design services, call us at (828) 787-2640 or visit Acorns on Church in downtown Highlands.

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DECOR TRENDS ARE SHIFTING

SERVICE DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

ARCHITECTS

BEAUTY

CABINET DESIGN

CLEANING

CONSTRUCTION

HOME DECOR

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MASSAGE

NAILS

NURSERY

PRINTING

REAL ESTATE

ROOFING

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HOME SERVICES

GIVING BACK

MAKING WAVES BY JENNY KING

(Left to Right) Volunteer Coaches Jackie Powell, Debbie Kenter, Jordan Kenter, Steve Hott and Anna Jestin

Thanks to a small army of volunteers and a core of dedicated young athletes, the Highlands Hurricanes are enjoying national recognition.

he success of the Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team has been splashed across the news, practically since its inception. Volunteer Debbie Kenter says a large part of that is due to the support of the community. Kenter, who is the Communications Manager for Summit Charter School, has been involved with the team for four years and is only one of many who have given their time and expertise to help the Hurricanes flourish. While Kenter and her husband Jordan have two children on the team, she admits she feels like every swimmer is her child. “You can’t spend that many hours a week and not get to know everything they’re involved in,” she says. “Our team has grown from just a handful of members a few years ago, to around 60 swimmers. I’ve seen them all develop, not just in speed, but in self-confidence and sportsmanship and I feel they will carry those lessons with them forever.” Debbie and Jordan are on the pool deck at least 10 hours a week each winter and at least 15 hours a week in the summer. But she’s not alone. As the team grows so does

the need for additional coaching staff; they try to have about 40 volunteers available for home swim meets. Several people within the community help out, even if they don’t have children on the team. One of those is Head Swim Coach Steve Hott. “I’m convinced Steve never leaves,” she says. The team’s dedication has certainly paid off. Their biggest accomplishment so far was competing in the AAU Junior Olympics last summer in Detroit, Michigan, with four swimmers. “We never dreamed we’d be coming home with 13 medals,” Debbie says. “We couldn’t have made this trip possible without so many individuals and local businesses sponsoring the team. We plan to do it all over again this summer in Des Moines, Iowa.” They currently have five swimmers that have already qualified and hope for more. The Highlands Hurricanes is a 501(c)3 organization and receive funds through private donations as well as grants. Kenter would like to thank their sponsors and the Town of Highlands for making it all possible and invites you to join them. Visit the

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team page at HHST.teampages.com and on Facebook at HHswimteam for more information.

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GROWING BBBS BY ELIZABETH SPAULDING BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

Carefully matched Bigs and Littles create deep friendships that are cherished by both parties.

uch like the notable changes in the seasons from Winter to Spring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers and Highlands have experienced great growth and change over the past several weeks. Each of our branches has expanded in participation, with new mentors being accepted into our programs and children on our Waiting List matched with volunteers that are well suited for them. Watching the program expand and flourish is as delightful as observing the beauty of our landscape in Western North Carolina, as flowers bloom and create a lush scenery of mountain laurel, ephemeral wildflowers, and azaleas. One of our newest Spring matches is Pam

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Little, Kayla and Big, Pam. and Kayla. Kayla wanted a Big for a long time after observing the special friendship her older sister had through BBBS. Both Kayla and Pam are warm, personable, adventurous and loving. Kayla is creative, expressive, adorably quirky and spunky. She felt that by being matched with Pam, not only would she be able to have individual time to celebrate her uniqueness apart from her three siblings, but also that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have the opportunity to explore some of her artistic interests. Pam is also artistically inclined and is excited to have someone special to practice her art with. Pam has been committed to contributing positively to her community, and has been aligned with BBBS for years,

as it directly relates to these goals. We are always looking for additional mentors of all ages who would like to commit to being a part of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Both Cashiers and Highlands branches offer site-based and community-based programs that allow our volunteers flexibility and fun. The school-based program allows mentors the opportunity to assist children with academics and social skills weekly at school. The community-based program enables mentors the freedom to participate in activities that occur afterschool or on the weekends twice a month. If you want to learn more about mentoring through BBBS, please contact Elizabeth Spaulding at cashiers@bbbswnc.org.

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SECOND CHANCE FOR A SPECIAL KITTY

Margeaux

BY DONN GASH FOREVER FARM

Thanks to the compassionate care at Forever Farm, little Margeaux has a bright future.

n autumn of 2014, a kitten was left in a cardboard box on the front step of a veterinary office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a tiny bundle of gray fur, and she was blind. Beyond that, nothing was known about her or where she came from. The staff at the clinic named her Margeaux. An exam revealed that she was in good health, aside from her eyesight. The cause of her blindness was that the third eyelid completely covered her eyes. The condition was determined to be a birth defect. It was clear she would need a special place to live. A vet tech contacted Friends For Life to see if Margeaux might be a candidate for the Forever Farm. Luckily, the farm was exactly the place to care for her and we had space to take her. The vet tech and her husband were scheduled to take a cruise,

departing from Florida, and kindly offered to swing four hours west to Lake Toxaway as part of their drive. At the Forever Farm, Margeaux began her stay in a cage, as she was too small to interact with the adult cats. She was a bit timid initially. We soon came to realize that while her vision was greatly limited, she could see light and shadows through the membrane of the inner eyelids. Possibly shapes. To give her an environment that would make her feel as safe as possible, we made her home in the farm office, along with several other cats who needed a smaller, more secure environment. It would be quieter, with a smaller population than the other cat groups.

Margeaux is 3-1/2 years old now and excelling. She thrives in the sort of stable, predictable environment a cat with limited vision needs. She is loved and cared for by the farm staff. Margeaux, along with many other special needs and senior pets receive lifelong care at the Forever Farm. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to help with our work, please consider a taxdeductible donation to help further our mission. For more information, visit our website at www.friendsforlife.foreverfarm.org or call (828) 508-2460. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.

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SATULAH SUMMIT BY DR. GARY WEIN | HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST

A healthy network of trails around Highlands relies upon a committed community.

ighlands-Cashiers Land Trust thanks the Highlands Plateau Greenway and their donors for spearheading the rehabilitation of a trail section leading to the summit of Satulah Mountain. Anyone that has walked the trails of the Town of Highlands has walked through history. Some of these trails, like the one built by Samuel Kelsey to Whiteside Mountain, are as old as the town itself. Some, like the trail that follows Old Walhalla Road on the flanks of Satulah, are even older and were trod by the Native Americans 6,000 years ago. Others are newer, like the trails of the Highlands Plateau Greenway at Rhododendron Park or those of the Land Trust at

Brushy Face. One trail in town that leads to the summit of Satulah started life as a road. It was constructed in 1890 by Captain Prioleau Ravenel Sr., to make the mountain accessible to the public. From the 1920s through the 70s, this same road allowed the U.S. Forest Service to use Satulah to look for forest fires, resulting in a tower in the 1920s that stood until the 1950’s. Today, that old road is only a foot trail. In the late 1990s a section of the trail was rerouted from its original path to get it out of a neighbor’s backyard. This new path took a steeper route along a rough trail and it was never properly constructed. The Land Trust and the Greenway

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worked over the winter to properly construct this section of the trail, so that it is easier to walk and will last a long time. This May, the new trail section will be dedicated to the memory of Jim Green, a champion of public access to Satulah Mountain. This summer the Land Trust also plans to open Phase II of our Brushy Face Trail for public enjoyment. To learn more about HCLT’s public trails and how your land trust protects the quality of the air you breathe, the water you drink and healthy habitat for all who live here visit www.hicashlt.org or call (828) 526-1111. Become a member today. Together we can save mountains!

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A WISH COME TRUE BY ELLIS MCINTYRE AND WILEY SLOAN

The Peggy Crosby Center shines as the home for Highlands non-profits.

ou know it now as the Peggy Crosby Center, but did you know it once housed Highlands’ first hospital? When the present hospital was opened, a group of visionary citizens inspired by one man’s wife arranged the purchase of the then-vacant building. She had asked for a birthday present more permanent than just another sweater or piece of jewelry. Since 1996 Highlands has enjoyed affordable office space for non-profit organizations and small businesses providing community services. On a recent visit, Mrs. Crosby, now Peggy Crosby-Thompson, was pleased with the community benefit of her gift. The vital services offered by these entities are key to the well-being of the community. Via affordable rents, the board of directors ensures that these agencies can focus the

ma jorit y of their f u n d s on their clients. P C C ’s rents are modest − just enough to cover operating expenses for the building. Building improvements are funded by grants and donations. Since 2010, “The Peggy” has been completely upgraded. Tenants revel in their refurbished square footage while applauding updated infrastructure, increased parking, and enhanced landscaping. PCC’s tenants bring new life to our community by helping immigrants learn to live in America, by teaching children and adults to read, by offering a wide variety of adult

classes covering the arts, geography, technology, history, the environment and more. Other PCC tenants ease the lives of those in mental or physical pain or enhance our lives with a multitude of tasty foods. Long-time Board Member Bill Staples says, “We want to keep this wonderful property a place where our tenants will grow and flourish. We hope to fill their needs and keep our building in good condition to foster a sense of community.” Enjoy the benefits of the PCC. Give back through an annual donation. Together, we all benefit.

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GIVING BACK (Left to Right) Eileen Anderson, Heidi Leland, CHHS Assistant Manager Jodi Henkel, CHHS Shelter Manager Kaitlyn Moss, (foreground) Caramel

EARTH ANGELS, HEIDI & EILEEN BY DAVID STROUD | CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

The unlikely new life for a dog named Caramel is predicated upon the generous hearts of two women.

f you don’t believe there are angels on earth, then you haven’t met Heidi and Eileen. We were blessed to take care of a brave canine survivor named Caramel for a short time in between the compassionate care Caramel received from these two amazing ladies. Caramel was one of 31 canines rescued from an illegal dog meat farm in South Korea who arrived in North Carolina in October 2016. But Caramel was special. Not just because of her age—the other 30 dogs were two years or younger, and Caramel was 10 − but also because she had special medical needs. At her first vet check-up at the Animal Wellness Hospital of Highlands, Caramel was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through email exchanges in the fall of 2016, CHHS Executive Director David Stroud became friends with a U.S. citizen in South Korea named Heidi Leland. Heidi was on the “front lines” and rescued Caramel from the meat farm and helped get her into the temporary sanctuary in Jeonju, South Korea, before Caramel and the other 30 dogs could be placed on the long flight to San Francisco, to Washington, D.C., and then to Raleigh, North Carolina. “When I first saw Caramel, she was injured, had open wounds, and old scars all over,” said Heidi Leland. “The floor of her cage was

covered in feces and urine, and she was fed once or twice a week. She had no bed, no heat, and lived on a dirt floor.” Just before Christmas 2016, Caramel was adopted by a very special local resident who has a soft spot for animals with special needs, Eileen Anderson of Highlands. Among the staff and folks in the local animal welfare community who know Eileen, the consensus was that Caramel had hit the “doggie jackpot.” “She was my Christmas present,” said Anderson, “and it was her story that made me want to adopt her. Melle (her new adopted name) is fabulous, and she fit in perfectly. Please go to our local Humane Society to adopt your next dog or kitty cat. Every one of them has a story.” After a year and a half, Caramel had a reunion last month with the rescuer in South Korea who saved her life. The reunion was hosted by Caramel’s new forever mom. At times, there was not a dry eye in the house. “When I heard she was taken in by the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society but then learned she had been diagnosed with breast cancer,” Leland said, “I knew she would have died a horrible death in South Korea had she not been rescued. I never thought I would see her again.” Leland, who has been involved in animal

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advocacy across the country and overseas, shared some very high praise for the 10-acre CHHS campus: “I wish and pray that more shelters could be like yours, not just in the United States, but in the world.” Stroud had some final thoughts on the reunion, and not just about the coming together of Caramel and her human rescuers. “Over the past 31 years, CHHS has brought thousands of people and pets together. Korea and the United States have been in the news a lot lately, and I don’t pretend to know the answer to all the world’s problems. But I do know that despite the worst that mankind inflicts upon animals, dogs still accept us and love us, and they don’t care about our artificially created borders. We could learn a lot from dogs about forgiveness, compassion, and unconditional love.” Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. CHHS is located on Highway 64 East in Sapphire and is open 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. Visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org or call CHHS at (828) 743-5752. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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SLOUCHING TOWARD SUMMER BY EMILY CROWELL

May has arrived, and things are finally heating up both outside and in the library.

udson Library has recently expanded its Spanish-language collection. Patrons can now find a growing selection of adult fiction, young adult fiction, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, beginning reader fiction and nonfiction, and picture and board books entirely in Spanish, as well as some bilingual books in both Spanish and English. This collection is great for Spanish-speakers who might like to read in their native language, as well as anyone trying to learn Spanish and improve their language skills. The library strives to be an inclusive resource for all community members and hopes that expanding their Spanish collection helps more folks feel welcome and included. As always, it’s a good time to be a kid at Hudson Library. The last week of May is the first week to sign up for the annual Sum-

mer Learning Program and get rewarded for keeping those youthful minds active during break from school. Every Thursday at 3:30 P.M. will see a family-friendly Crafternoon at the library related to the theme “Libraries Rock” − including at least one rock-painting session! Lego Club will continue on every fourth Thursday at 3:30 P.M., and Friday mornings at 10:30 A.M. the library will screen a family movie in the meeting room (except for on Community Coffee Fridays). On Friday afternoons at 2:30 P.M. there will also be science-themed programs and presentations − some of them involving live animals! Please call the library for more information. This month’s Community Coffee with Mayor Pat Taylor is on May 25 at 11:00 A.M. It’s

being sponsored by CNIPM − the Coalition for Nonnative Invasive Plant Management. From mid-May through the end of June, CNIPM will also be sponsoring a display at the library to educate the public about invasive species found locally. A similar display was done a couple years ago, and it was hugely informative and popular, so please make some time to stop by the Hudson and check it out! Hudson Library is located at 554 Main Street in Highlands − a convenient walk from practically anywhere in town. It is open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and can be called during business hours at (828) 526-3150.

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COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The local chapter of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation is taking a bit of time to refocus its mission

his year marks the first year in 17 years that there won’t be a Special Operations Adventure Race (SOAR), to support the efforts and programs of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Organizers and volunteers are using this year to reorganize, revitalize and make plans to bring this race back bigger and better than ever next year. According to race director Nate Krueter, their primary objective this year is one of rebuilding and recruiting new board members and volunteers with a passion for helping veterans and their families. Krueter explains that, “we would prefer board members live in or near Highlands

year-round because most of our preparation for the summer race actually takes place during the winter. We would love to hear from folks with good organizational skills, and also folks with ties to other community organizations who might be able to help recruit volunteers for the day of the event. Local business leaders would be more than welcome. Frankly, anyone is welcome so long as they are committed to the cause, work well in groups, and are reliable. They do not need any prior experience with adventure racing or other extreme outdoor events.” The Special Operations Warrior Founda-

tion is a nonprofit organization that provides needed support for the wounded and fallen men and women of Special Operations Forces and their families. They provide college scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Special Operations Forces; family and educational counseling, including inhome tutoring; as well as advocacy support; and, immediate $3,000 financial grants to severely-wounded Special Operations Forces service members when emergency funds are so critically needed. Kreuter invites anyone interested in joining this team of committed volunteers to email him at nathankreuter@gmail.com.

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HONORING OUR VETERANS BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Highlands Veterans Memorial Garden has assumed a place in the heart of the community.

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We shall never be silent about our passions and our heroes.” These words spoken by Martin Luther King take on a very personal meaning when you take a few minutes to visit the Highlands Veterans Memorial Garden in front of the Highlands Police Station on Oak Street. Tucked into a tiny space between the Police Station and Oak Street this unassuming little space of land is the perfect memorial for Highlanders who have so valiantly served our country. Local veterans are honored here with memorial bricks and the Veterans Memorial Stone. At first glance it seems a quaint place for a quick picnic or respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown, but you quickly realize that this place represents so much more. So many from this area have served our country in every branch of our armed services, and this Memorial Garden brings their service to life. Made possible by a generous donation

from Ray and Diane McPhail in 2016 and the efforts of the Leadership Highlands Class of 2015-16, the memorial garden took shape when Highlander Kenny Talley moved the Veterans Memorial Stone from the corner of Sixth and Main to become the Garden’s focal point. The brick project is an outreach of Highlands American Legion Post 370 with the grateful assistance of Tate Landscaping. The short path of brick pavers through the garden beckons one to walk and remember the shoulders upon which our freedoms were built. Currently 67 personalized bricks contain the names of servicemen who have served our country, and efforts are under way to add more memorial bricks to this path. To date, 40 more have been purchased and will be dedicated in place by Memorial Day this month. Volunteer Anne Tate, whose father Curt Wilson served in the US Navy in World War II, is working hard toward having as many me-

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morial bricks as possible in place by Veterans Day. These bricks may be purchased for $50 a brick with each additional brick being $40 and are the perfect way to honor local veterans and memorialize their service. Payment can be made to American Legion Post 370.

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Nicole Taylor presents to her fellow schoolmates.

SHARING AND LEARNING BY SUE BLAIR | CARPE DIEM FARMS

Carpe Diem Farms welcomes a busload of curious, enthusiastic Highlands School students.

xcitement filled the air at Carpe Diem Farms as the Activity Bus arrived with 28 fourth-graders from Highlands School. First stop, the Easy’s Slipper Production Center to hear a presentation delivered by fellow fourth grader Nicole Taylor. If you read our February article here in the Laurel you read about Nicole accompanying me to the University of Florida Vet School to see the conclusion of their ninemonth study on Easy’s Slipper. Nicole’s obligation for having missed two days of school was to make a presentation to her class about what she learned on the trip. Nicole planned and executed a field trip to Carpe Diem so that her class could see first-hand all that she has learned and

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does as a student intern at the farm. Nicole provided her class with a history of Easy’s Slipper and followed with a showand-tell of the slippers production from 3D print to making the molds and pouring the slippers. Each student was given a sample “mini” horse slipper. There was a thoughtful Q & A before the students headed to the stables and arena. Once seated in the arena the students watched as Ms. Sue and Nicole demonstrated the art of lounging and teamwork with two of the farms’ horses, Izzy and Mercedes. Nicole then rode Mercedes to further demonstrate partnership between horse and rider. The students were then divided into four groups so each could groom

a horse. For many, they had never been up close and personal with a horse. The final activity organized by Nicole to benefit the horses’ well-being was a pinecone pick-up. A “take-off” on an Easter Egg Hunt students armed with buckets collected hundreds of pine cones so that the horses wouldn’t step on them and hurt their feet. Prizes were awarded to the students who located the painted cones. At the conclusion of the activities everyone returned to the bus, said their goodbyes to CDF and the horses who provide the backbone of our experiential learning programs. Thank you, Nicole for an educational and informative, fun field trip!

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Mike and Leisa Douglass

A good night’s sleep lies at the heart of Afternoon Delight.

fternoon Delight, the name says it all. This charming new business located at 976 US Highway 64 in Cashiers offers a little something for everyone. It’s the home décor store with more. If you’re looking for that perfect home accessory or hostess gift you’re likely to find it here. They offer a large assortment of unique items, from Mud Pie dishware, beautiful pictures, serving pieces and decorative items, to larger one of a kind pieces such as a dining table or a buffet island. They are also a store in shop Pandora retailer. Their piece de resistance however is their full mattress showroom featuring mattresses from King Coil and Park Place. These mattresses, manufactured in the USA in nearby Greenville, SC, offer some of the best warranties in the business, so you can rest assured you’ll be getting American made quality at competitive prices. Naturally a new mattress calls for new bedding and Afternoon Delight is also a full-line bedding store offering premium Italian linens and sheets, as well as pillows and mattress protectors. Nothing is as restful as a good night’s sleep and Afternoon Delight offers everything you need to make that a reality. Owners Mike and Leisa Douglass made their move from Florida to Cashiers last Sep-

tember after deciding that a cooler climate and less hectic lifestyle were in order. Their daughter had just gotten married, they sold their successful plumbing business, and a change was in order. Knowing that a cooler climate and change of seasons were on their Wish List they began researching and visiting the Western North Carolina mountains. A relaxing vacation is Cashiers convinced them they’d found their new home, and the rest is history. Afternoon Delight is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Closing time will likely be extended until 6:00 during the summer season.

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CELEBRATING ALL SEASONS BY DONNA RHODES

A new guide highlights life in Highlands 12 months a year.

ou’ve seen them on countertops, coffee tables, in businesses, in homes, in the hands of visitors touring the local trails and city walks. They are the new “2018 Highlands Chamber of Commerce Destination Guides,” 108 pages of share-worthy photos, info, resources, hot spots, nature, business, and local points of interest. These handbooks are brimming with ways to elevate your attitude. Highlands is the ultimate eat-stayshop-play destination. The town has always been treasured for being an out-of-the-way, welcoming mountaintop retreat. Summers are generally the busiest season, but now, thanks to the astute planning of the Chamber of Commerce, Highlands is recognized for its four beautiful and distinct seasons. Visitors are taking advantage of year-round opportunities to (repeat our new mantra) eat-stay-shop-play.

Many businesses are remaining open all year ‘round. The Highlands Playhouse entertains January through December with first-run movies. Hudson Library is open 12 months a year, providing a good read to be enjoyed by a roaring fire in Winter or a meandering stream in summer. Fall and Spring are a delight unto themselves, with nature ablaze in seasonal color and restaurants catering to the marvelous variety of flavors that fall and winter fruit and vegetables provide. Entertainers are enjoying extended seasons, performing spring into the winter holiday season and select days beyond. Every day, all year round, offers a new experience. Highlands isn’t just for school’s-out summers anymore. We’re getting in touch with our seasonal selves, exploring the mountain-

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sides and celebrating the dramatic changes Mother Nature blesses us with. And speaking of all that beauty, share your personal Kodak moments by submitting them to the Chamber’s online photomontage. Call the Chamber at (828) 526-2112 or visit highlandschamber.org for more information. Stop by the Chamber and say hello at 108 Main Street. While visiting, pick up a few copies of the “Destination Guide” to share with friends and family. Patronize the businesses that contributed to the look, heart, and support of the Highlands Guide. Whether you’re play-cationing or calling the Plateau home, join a host of Highlanders who are living in and loving our little piece of heaven 24/365.

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Graphic Rendition of the Sapphire Mountain Clubhouse Expansion

REDEFINING SAPPHIRE’S SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Sapphire National Golf Club is undertaking an ambitious expansion.

ith an exciting, bold move, the footprint at Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company is expanding and being refined to create what many describe as redefining the ultimate social climate in Sapphire, North Carolina. According to Chief of Operations, John Sims, the company is expanding the Clubhouse and the abutting landscape to create a remarkable social arena whereby all customers, locals and visitors alike can fully enjoy the majestic, mountainous views and landscape that is rarely provided in an open, public setting. The project includes three significant stages, with each phase synchronized and overlapping the other to reduce the total project time. First, the Clubhouse will expand its outdoor deck and seating area by approximately 2,000 square feet atop Brazilian hardwood floors designed to withstand the ever-changing climate of western Carolina. The expanded area leverages Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company’s million-dollar mountainous dining views and will include an array of seating areas designed to accommodate those wishing to dine and/or merely enjoying their favorite drink while taking in the picturesque views enveloping the 8th and 18th greens at Sapphire National Golf Club. But that’s just the beginning. In addition, the project includes grading and leveling the near-acre area immediately behind the restaurant and

golf pro shop into 2-tiered, entertainment area sculpted and defined by stackedstone retaining walls, landscaped seating areas, flagstone pathways, a large fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and umbrellas so that patrons can enjoy the outdoor living space while watching golfers finish their rounds or listening to live, outdoor music. As Sims suggests, “we are trying to create what the locals and visitors crave: a place where customers of all ages and background can visit, indulge, and enjoy the best of what Sapphire, North Carolina has to offer. Our goal is simple: create a beautiful venue and then focus our attention on providing outstanding service to everyone who visits.” Sims understands the enormity of task ahead. “Ultimately, the responsibility of creating the perfect social experience falls on us … our great staff. Fortunately, we are ready and poised for the challenge.” For this reason, company executives continue to build and train a core team of specialists in the Food & Beverage (restaurant) and Golf operations. “Our team must work together as one—from both the Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company and Sapphire National Golf Club sides—each enterprise fully buying into the concept that the success of one entity directly benefits the other. We are taking the necessary steps to ensure the quality and consistency of our service and products can meet the anticipated higher levels of demand. My primary goal is to keep our Members and

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customers happy, satisfied, and eager to return. If we attain this goal, everything else will fall into place.” As shown above, the project is aweinspiring, and will create an outdoor atmosphere and entertainment area that is unparalleled and unprecedented in the area. Further, the tiered area will be used for outdoor music venues, group gatherings, parties, reunions, weddings and receptions—all replete with a gorgeous Sapphire mountain backdrop. As such, Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company is expanding its beverage service outside so that patrons can enjoy their favorite craft beer, wine or cocktail while never leaving the comfort of their blanket, chair, or seat around the fire pit. A final piece of this project is the construction of a 4,000 square foot putting green that will snake around the bottom of the entertainment area and offer golfers the advantage of preparing for their round at Sapphire National Golf Club. “The putting green will be a nice addition to the course while also adding a great finishing touch to the overall project,” Sims suggests. “It will also enable us to better manage the queue of golfers eager to play our mountain course.” Undoubtedly, the excitement of this project has created a buzz around the entire Cashiers-Sapphire area. This sort of vision is great for the community and will serve to attract more and more visitors and homeowners to the area.

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Equestrian Compound MOUNTAIN LODGE, GUEST HOUSE / STABLES, & ADDITIONAL ACREAGE

BALD ROCK INQUIRE FOR PRICE Located in the premier equestrian community of Bald Rock, this gorgeous rustic mountain lodge is a sublime spot for wiling away the seasons amidst cool temperatures and making lifelong memories with family and friends. In harmony with the natural surroundings, the great room features a massive stone fireplace, wood walls and beams, cathedral ceilings and an abundance of windows for natural light. The family chef will love the gourmet kitchen with its large center island, six-burner gas cooktop, double ovens and warming drawer. Outfitted with clear shades for inclement weather, a covered living porch adjacent to the dining room offers another comfortable space for casual meals and relaxing by the fire. A grilling deck is just outside. The versatile floor plan has ample room for hosting guests of all ages. The mainfloor master suite has its own fireplace and an inviting bath with a jetted tub and separate walk-in shower. The main, upper and lower levels each have a guest suite, with the last boasting exterior access. Extras include a full generator, stone fire pit, and bonus room over the garage with an open living area, two sets of bunk beds, a full bath and open deck. The property is beautifully landscaped and adjoins national forestlands. Furnishings are negotiable.

ADJOINING HOME WITH STABLES $489,000

A unique property offering an array of options for the equestrian enthusiast! Located in the picturesque gated community of Bald Rock, this fantastic newer mountain getaway sits on over six acres. Ready to use at a moment’s notice, the thoughtfully designed layout makes riding and caring for one’s horses very convenient and comfortable. Three stalls, a tack room and caretaker’s accommodations sit on the main level, while the stylish second floor features three bedrooms, an open great room with kitchen and dining areas, and a covered porch for grilling dinner and relaxing with a cool drink at the end of the day. The property borders Panthertown National Forest for additional privacy. Furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 87095.

ADJOINING 6 ACRES $99,000 Located in Bald Rock this lot features gentle topography and is perfect to build a mountain home on at a higher elevation in a fabulous gated community. Bald Rock is the premier equestrian community on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Take a look at this well priced lot today. MLS# 87096. $99,000.

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SAPPHIRE

Stonecreek Estates $1,149,000

This stunning home is in the scenic gated community of Stonecreek Estates, centrally located near the Cashiers/Sapphire line with restaurants, shopping, golf, hiking and more just minutes away. An abundance of windows and doors grace all of the living spaces, offering dramatic vistas year round and an in-pouring of natural light. Every room on the main and lower levels has direct access to 2,200 square feet of decking, providing a gentle transition between the outside world and the casually elegant spaces within. The gracious open floor plan provides a grand setting for entertaining family and friends. MLS# 87716.

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SAPPHIRE

Perched at 3,400 feet overlooking the lush golf course of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this lovely

Golf Club Estates

tains from almost every room. The circular driveway is gated and fully landscaped for privacy. Profes-

$1,200,000

estate offers exceptional long range panoramic views of Bald Rock, Big Sheepcliff and Cow Rock Mounsionally decorated in an elegant Southern traditional style, the entire home has been recently updated with fine finishes, fixtures and window treatments. Most living areas are located on the main level, including the master suite with his and hers baths. MLS# 85630.

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Sprawling Estate WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

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Wade Hampton Golf Club $3,995,000

Privately situated on over six acres of manicured grounds overlooking national forests, this majestic yet understated mountain estate is on the market for the first time since it was built. Designed by Tim Greene, it was constructed with only the finest materials, including heart pine for the floors and ceilings that was reclaimed from the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Pennsylvania. The living room and bedrooms have beautiful vaulted ceilings with interesting beam structures, and seven stacked stone fireplaces add to the impressive ambiance throughout the home. The kitchen, dining room, and master suite open to ipe decking, including a covered portion perfect for morning coffee or cocktails and great conversations. The landscaped lawn with stone walls and paths is ideal for kids or pets and

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features a tree house and a firepit beside a flowing creek.

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MLS# 87969.

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Exceptional Private Estate SURROUNDED BY WATERFALLS ON 73 ACRES

Perhaps the most remarkable home and water features in the area, this 6,000+ square foot home straddles Knob Creek and a large swimming hole. The propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many acres on either side of the creek provide complete privacy with walking and four-wheeling trails throughout. There are two ponds with a fishing dock. The property is gentle with elevations from 3620-3950 feet. The property is convenient to both Cashiers and Highlands. The long driveway into the home is flat and meanders through meadows and under brushed forests. The entry gate is remotely controlled and features large stone columns and fencing. Entering this property feels like entering a huge private estate or

National Park. Deer and turkey frequent the fields and even an elk has been seen there recently. Most of the property is in a conservation easement with the main house and 10 cabin sites as out parcels. There are fireplaces in the living room, in the guest suite, and on the all season porch. MLS# 84897. Offered at $6,995,000.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Leawood $1,499,000

On 23 beautiful, unrestricted acres in Tartan Glenn Farms sits a true post and beam log home with chink siding, evoking fond memories of laughter, games, and sipping cocoa by the fire while spending holidays and vacations with family. Offering plenty of privacy and land to explore, this is the quintessential mountain getaway for now and generations to come.Past the gated stone entrance, a scenic meandering drive leads to paradise, with gorgeous long range, layered mountain views, rolling pastures and the relaxing sounds created by the water feature and falls that have been added. MLS# 87397.

GLENVILLE

Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Farm is a magical 20-acre oasis with sprawling pastures, meandering wide creeks and

Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Farm

with mountain views all around. Complete with a rocking chair front porch and a great view of Ward

$1,285,000

countless trails to explore. A pretty tree-lined driveway leads the way to a breathtaking pastoral setting, Mountain, the charming main house is surrounded by flowering gardens with arbors. The cozy guest cottage has its own front porch and a nice living area with a wood stove, full kitchen, two bedrooms and a guest bath. In the lower field, a covered pavilion sits next to a bold creek. MLS# 84469.

GLENVILLE

Summer Hill

$1,200,000

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 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# 83508.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Glen Pointe $995,000

Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptional lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fits the bill. Sitting on almost two acres, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatic view looking down Lake Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several fireplaces. 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.

LAKE GLENVILLE

This beautiful lake home is mountain lodge elegance at its very finest, and comes with everything for you

Summer Hill

to start enjoying the good life right away. Located inside the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill com-

$1,100,000

Glenville with the beauty of the Balsam mountains beyond the lake. This home displays the work of a true

munity, this property sits at a cool 3,800' elevation and offers spectacular views looking out over Lake master craftsman. Eleven different types of wood were used inside the home, and features a beautiful and impressive suspended cherry log staircase down to the lower level. MLS# 86274.

LAKE GLENVILLE

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

Summer Hill

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

$2,395,000

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

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

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LAKE GLENVILLE

This is elegant lake-front living at its finest, spread over 1.3 acres. One of the nicest lake homes on all of

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Lake Glenville, this property is tucked in a tranquil cove, and abuts Summersong - the premier estate

$1,395,000

renovations. The home is an entertainer's dream, and features a kitchen that will be any cook's delight

property on all of Lake Glenville. Owners have given this home a completely new look, with first class - complete with bar and wine cooler. Open, comfortable living area with incredible views out over the lake from most every room in the house. MLS# 87978.

CEDAR HILL $1,675,000

This mountaintop getaway is based on a design by renowned local architect Travis Mileti. Featuring old-school appointments throughout, including a sliding barn door to the butler's pantry, shiplap wall coverings throughout and rustic, wooden window shutters, this home is the perfect meeting of comfortable, mountain-inspired design with modern, state-of-the-art creature comforts and fixtures. A multi-level deck featuring a covered porch and prominent stone fireplace offers the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining, with breathtaking views to the east of the striking 144-foot granite cliffs of Lonesome Valley and Bald Rock. MLS# 87889.

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CEDAR CEDAR HILL HILL

CEDAR HILL $1,250,000

Spectacular home with views across Sapphire Valley and Lonesome Valley with the majestic rock face. This meticulously maintained home features a grand living room with wood ceilings, stone fireplace, and a wall of glass inviting you to enjoy the views. You will find the main suite and additional bedroom suite on the main level. The family room with wet bar and fireplace serves as additional entertainment area or space for friend and family to gather. This is a must see home! MLS# 87275.

CEDAR HILL $2,895,000

Perfectly suited for hosting family and friends in comfort and style, this exceptional custom home offers a generous amount of living space on three levels with fine finishes and craftsmanship throughout. Sitting at 3,700 feet in the very desirable gated community of Cedar Hill, it boasts breathtaking long range, layered views across Sapphire to Toxaway Mountain and beyond, with the lush fairways of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley below. MLS# 87886. CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 NCLIVING.COM

CEDAR HILL

The Summit INQUIRE FOR PRICE

Nestled in a shady grove of trees in The Summit of gated Cedar Hill, this elegant custom-built mountain estate bids welcome to all who enter. Both formal and casual entertaining are a pleasure with the gourmet kitchen, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, and wet bar flowing easily to the great room with its striking stone fireplace, soaring ceiling with exposed beams and gorgeous wide plank oak floors. Step out onto the sublime covered living porch with its own fireplace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the perfect spot for savoring a glass of wine or dining al fresco in the fresh mountain air. The spacious master suite with its luxurious bath is located on the main floor along with the study.

CEDAR HILL $995,000

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

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CEDAR HILL

CEDAR HILL $1,099,000

Built by R. T. Ward, this custom farmhouse enjoys fantastic views of the Lonesome Valley canyon with its dramatic rock faces. Gleaming wood floors, a stacked stone fireplace, beamed cathedral ceilings and a wall of glass in the great room with the mountain vistas beyond make a terrific first impression. The open floor plan flows into the kitchen, dining area and spacious deck, which is ideal for entertaining and enjoying the mountain lifestyle of outdoor living. A master suite, den and office area can also be found on the main level. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms, one with a morning kitchen and deck access. Offered fully furnished. MLS# 85980.

Enjoy beautiful, long range mountain views from this 22+/- acre estate. Positioned at an elevation of 3,780 feet.

GUEST HOUSE

HIGHLANDS $1,750,000

Tranquil and picturesque long range vistas abound from this 22-acre Blue Valley estate in Highlands. Positioned at an elevation of 3,780 feet, the property features excellent privacy and incredible panoramic views of several mountain ranges, with layered ridges that turn a cool, misty blue in the distance. Taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings, the main home offers several inviting outdoor living spaces for entertaining friends and extended family. To the front, a huge open deck makes the perfect place to savor morning coffee as the sun rises over Queen Mountain, the Satulah Mountains and the Small Fodder Stack Mountains beyond. MLS# 87902.

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BIG RIDGE

BIG RIDGE $1,495,000

Created by acclaimed architectural designer Tim Greene, this beautiful home offers breathtaking views of the Great Balsam Mountains with layers that seem to go on forever. The spacious layout is perfect for hosting friends and family, with the master suite on the main level and three guest suites upstairs. The winding entrance drive is very picturesque and leads to a paved motor court with generous parking. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, an eat-in area, ample countertops for serving, and premium appliances including a six-burner gas range, dual wall ovens and a warming drawer. MLS# 83978.

BIG RIDGE $1,399,000

Situated high atop Big Ridge, this modern farmhouse at app. 4,000' of elevation offers stunning panoramic long range mountain views. Overlooking the 22 acres which includes a pond and expansive lawn areas not typically in the area, this estate property must be seen to fully appreciate. The main level includes the generous living and dining rooms both with stone fireplaces and attractive wood floors. The expansive main bedroom suite with sitting area opens to the porch and magnificent views. MLS# 85901.

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HIGHLAND GAP

HIGHLAND GAP $1,595,000

Located on over six acres in the picturesque Highlands Gap community of Scaly Mountain, this unique custom home offers gorgeous long range mountain views. No expense was spared in the construction or upkeep of this spacious retreat. Features include master bedroom suites on each level, three stacked stone fireplaces and a beautiful chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, along with a large media room, home office and laundry/ mud room. The open decking and screened porch with hot tub offer the best in outdoor living. Take time to enjoy the good life! MLS# 87855.

HIGHLAND GAP $1,995,000

Tucked away in picturesque Highland Gap, this extraordinary 48-acre estate has been lovingly carved

out of Nantahala National Forest. The striking, partially furnished three-bedroom home is reminiscent

of the Biltmore Bungalows, with true Arts and Crafts architecture, authentic period pieces, and careful attention to detail in the design and woodwork. The spacious front porch with tapered columns offers long-range views of several mountains, while a four-foot roof overhang protects the cozy sleeping porch and main level screened porch from rain. MLS# 87036.

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ZACHARY’S GAP

ZACHARY’S GAP $2,590,000

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

SASSAFRASS RIDGE $1,700,000

Located on over nine acres for absolute privacy, this beautiful mountain estate offers gorgeous long range, layered mountain views of Bald Rock and beyond from high atop Sassafras Ridge. Enjoy the panoramic vistas from almost every room in the house, including the striking great room with a massive stone fireplace and the fabulous covered porch with its own stone fireplace for cool evenings. Fine finishes, rich wood floors and walls, beamed cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light and professionally decorated interiors impart a feeling of casual elegance. MLS# 87265.

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SPRING FOREST $1,890,000

Amongst the clouds at 4,000 feet of elevation in the gated community of Spring Forest, this gorgeous custom estate offers spectacular panoramic views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains and sparkling Fairfield Lake. The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant yet relaxed ambiance is highlighted by rich finishes, fine woodwork and distinctive stone masonry. Designed for entertaining, the floor plan includes an impressive living room with a massive stone fireplace and lots of glass to enjoy the vistas beyond. Featuring another grand fireplace, the formal dining room fits twelve comfortably. Let the party spill out onto the spacious deck, with its multiple seating areas for dining, cocktails and conversation. MLS# 86210.

TRILLIUM $949,000 This Mark Carruth custom home breathes mountain elegance from the moment you step inside. Located in a private setting at the end of the road, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a hard time choosing where to spend your time in this one - inside or out. Inside, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy a luxurious master suite on main, with doors that open to an open deck. MLS# 87824.

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

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CEDAR HILL HILL $859,000 $859,000 CEDAR Boasting great curb appeal, this modern rustic mountain home is located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, just minutes from the dining and shopping of Cashiers and Sapphire. The spacious floor plan offers five bedrooms, with the master bedroom on the main level and guest bedrooms above and below. MLS# 86384.

TUCKASEGEE ASEGEE RIVER RIVER $799,000 $799,000 TUCK Nestled in a pristine forest with Hatcher Falls close by, you will be mesmerized at the first glimpse of this hidden 5 plus acre treasure with the west fork of the Tuckasegee River as backdrop! The ambient noise of the river adds to this grand timber peg post and beam home with Tennessee field stone exterior and cedar shake roof containing 3 bedrooms. MLS# 85758.

WATERFALL COVE $695,000 Tucked away in one of the most beautiful waterfall coves on any lake, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy the enchanting sounds from Norton Falls from this cute lakefront cottage on Lake Glenville. The three bedrooms are spread out-with one on each level of the house, to give you and your guests privacy. Current owners have done extensive landscaping and rock work. MLS# 86617.

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COWEE RIDGE $679,000 This recently renovated four bedroom, three bath home sits at the very top of the gated Cowee Ridge community, with stunning 180-degree, long range mountain views. Enjoy the cool temperatures at an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Cowee Ridge is midway between Highlands and Cashiers. A major remodel in 2006 included an all new kitchen, new HVAC. MLS# 86365.

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DEER RUNRUN $665,000 DEER $665,000 End of the road mountain escape awaits. 5 bedroom, 5 bath and 2 half bath home. Sitting among the mountain tops at an elevation of approximately 3,366 ft, the panoramic views of 10 mountain tops and Meadow Lake below provide a wonderful atmosphere for all to enjoy year round! Carport, spacious living room with cathedral ceilings. MLS# 85950.

TRILLIUM $649,000 TRILLIUM $649,000 Perched at 4,000 feet of elevation, this charming Arts and Crafts home offers the finest in outdoor living to take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings. The comfortable and functional layout includes spacious rooms spread throughout the main level, with a bonus room upstairs that would make a great office or study. MLS# 87407.

BRIGHT MOUNTAIN $649,000 This lovely home sits high atop Bright Mountain with excellent southerly views of the Trillium Links & Lake Club and the mountains beyond. The owners have turned the property into an outside living paradise with a fire pit located by a huge rock outcropping and other seating areas. Two unique cottages, currently used as a potting room/bar and an office. MLS# 85959.

HIGH HEMLOCK $649,000 Amazing setting overlooking Lonesome Valley with views of Laurel Knob rock face and Cow Rock. This from 4,000’ elevation in wonderful High Hemlock. Well maintained log home provides comfort and relaxation, with wood floors, wood-burning fireplace and master suite on main. This home is just a short drive from Panthertown Valley. MLS# 82295.

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TRILLIUM $599,900 This lakefront tri-level Trillium home boasts fantastic unobstructed views of Lake Glenville and is well suited for hosting two families at a time. It is an easy stroll to The Landings restaurant and a short drive to golf, tennis and the main clubhouse. Rich wide plank wood floors lead to to a large stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room. MLS# 85519.

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

STRAWBERRY HILL $599,000 Looking for a great little cottage on the highest lake in the eastern United States? This cottage is priced to sell. Located on the Mill Creek Cove part of Lake Glenville. Across the small cove is Mill Creek Falls. So you have the wonderful soothing sounds and views of the waterfall while nestled on the edge of this quiet cove. MLS# 87062.

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PILOTS KNOB $599,000 Currently under construction, this exciting new home will offer high-end finishes and exceptional layered mountain views at an affordable price. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at an elevation of over 4,100 feet, it is the perfect place to enjoy mountain living in cool temperatures. Jennings Construction is the builder on this project. MLS# 86968.

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HOGBACK HOGBACKL AKE L AKE$595,000 $595,000 Offering the best of waterfront living at an excellent price point, this spacious mountain home sits on two lots on serene Hogback Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This mountain home sits on two lots on serene Hogback Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. The rich wood interior and stone fireplace in the living room add to the welcoming feel. MLS# 85838.

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L AKE AWAY L AKETOX TOX AWAY$549,000 $549,000 One of the best panoramic long-range lake and mountain view properties in the NC mountains. This home sits at a cool 4000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;+ elevation and offers a breath-taking view of multiple mountain ranges and looks out over 4 lakes in 3 different states. Master on main with additional bedrooms and baths up and down. MLS# 79994.

CEDAR CREEK WOODS $549,000 This home has it all: mountain view, lake view, rock face view, sounds of rushing nearby Laurel Creek and only minutes from shopping and dining in Cashiers! This spacious home has soaring ceilings in the great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace. An open concept living area and lots of windows provide the living area with lake views. MLS# 87710.

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CATS PAW $549,000 This attractive, well maintained home has exceptional long range, layered mountain views extending as far as Clingmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dome, Newfound Gap and the Balsams. At 4,700 feet, cool summertime temperatures are the norm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no air conditioning needed! Rustic yet refined, the interiors are light and bright with lots of windows. MLS# 87947.

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NEWLY PRICED GOLF CLUB ESTATES $499,000 It is rare that a home on the golf course in Golf Club Estates comes up for sale, especially an affordable one, but here it is! With gorgeous views of the 3rd and 4th holes at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this well-kept mountain retreat is move-in ready. The one-story floor plan features a bright great room with vaulted ceilings and a terrific kitchen. MLS# 84253.

FALCON RIDGE $495,000 Perched above 4,200 feet in elevation in the quiet and picturesque enclave of Falcon Ridge, this attractive family home boasts gorgeous southerly views of layered mountains. Three bedrooms, two living rooms, an office/bonus room and four full baths provide plenty of space to accommodate family and friends. MLS# 86967.

HOLLY BERRY ESTATES $495,000 In Holly Berry Estates between two trout-filled streams, this custom three bedroom, three and a half bath home is a true mountain retreat. The 6.75 acre lot begins at the gated driveway and surrounds the home in lush foliage and mature trees. Listen to the rushing waters of Greens Creek from the screened porch and open decks or take a leisurely walk through the quiet neighborhood. MLS# 87548.

NEWLY PRICED VIEWPOINT $439,900 This beautiful mountain view home is conveniently located near the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. This one-owner home has been lovingly maintained and cared for since 2001. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze from this high elevation home that sits at 3,900 ft. Cozy great room features wood floors, cathedral ceiling, lots of windows and wood burning stone fireplace. Furnishings included in sale. MLS# 86115.

NEWLY PRICED BIG RIDGE $425,000 Spectacular 360 degree views from this charming log cabin perched at 4,600+ ft. elevation! Long range mountain views are enjoyed from both sides of the great room, master bedroom and main level guest room. Renovations on this mountain escape were just completed and include new wood flooring throughout the main level and new carpet on the lower level. MLS# 87697.

NEW LISTING STONECREEK ESTATES $439,000 Fabulous location with short walk to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley as well as SVMA. One level living, vaulted ceilings, spacious great room with wood floors, open kitchen, both formal and informal dining areas, are just some of the features which set this home apart from others at similar prices. The great room with wet bar opens to the screened deck and the sounds of the creek, perfect for coffee and cocktails. MLS# 87933.

WOUDES MOUNTAIN $425,000 Lake Glenville home on a large lot with a private dock, great views and approximately 100+ feet of shoreline. This charming 2 bedroom, 2.5 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, and an enchanted trail to the lake. The property has been well loved and is move in ready. Easy year round access. MLS# 79943.

NEWLY PRICED CEDAR LEDGES $399,000 Nestled in the beauty of nature, and just a short walk to the pristine shoreline of Lake Glenville - this charming home has everything you could want in a mountain getaway. Oversized master bedroom and master bath, with two nice size guest rooms all on separate levels. Nice covered deck on main level is a great spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Bedroom on main level opens out to the deck. House has deeded access to Lake Glenville. MLS# 86366.

NEW LISTING MILL CREEK $389,000 Sitting in the cool air at an elevation above 4,000 feet, this well-kept and affordable mountain retreat sits on a sparkling private lake on the north side of Yellow Mountain. The natural beauty of the property is enhanced by pretty landscaped areas complete with a rock path leading to the water. The entire family will have something fun to do, such as canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming. MLS# 87815.

NEWLY PRICED HOLLY FOREST VI $385,000 This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home was completely rebuilt in 2016! Come see all of the brand new finishes and upgrades including a new roof, wood siding, windows, wood floors, carpeting, appliances, electrical wiring, HVAC system and more. Quality tongue & groove ceilings were added in the great room, sun room and master suite. The great room features a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of room. MLS# 86903.

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GOLF CLUB ESTATES $385,000 Contemporary home is just a short golf cart ride to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only). Nestled on 1.8 acres for privacy with great open decks and views of the beautifully landscaped yard from many of the rooms. The great room with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace opens to the sunroom and screened porch. SVMA membership optional. MLS# 84518.

BALD ROCK $369,000 This premier custom cabin was meticulously built in 2009. Handsome and strong hickory hardwood floors adorn the main living area, while a floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace highlights the great room. The master bedroom, guest room and laundry are all on the main level with a bonus space and full bath upstairs in the enclosed loft. A stream runs near the back deck and the lot adjoins 28+ acres of Bald Rock POA property. MLS# 84204.

CEDAR CREEK WOODS $365,000 This classic cottage sits at a convenient distance from Cedar Creek Racquet Club and all of its amenities, including tennis, croquet, dining and fitness. The new open deck leads to a large front porch — perfect spots to enjoy the Carolina mountain lifestyle. Inside, a natural stone wood-burning fireplace. Cedar Creek Woods is just off Highway 64–convenient to Sapphire and Cashiers. MLS# 86347.

YELLOW MOUNTAIN $359,000 Crossing over Knob Creek and through the woods, you’ll find a peaceful cedar home on Lake Winona. Grandmother’s house has nothing on this handicap accessible home with curb appeal to include the welcoming, running waterfall feature to the left of the entry door. This home is perfect for those looking for acreage, their own dock on a lake, larger bedrooms, open floor plan, and an abundance of parking at an affordable price! MLS# 86857.

WATER’S EDGE $350,000 This unique four-plus acre subdividable property has gorgeous Lake Glenville views, open meadows, lots of mature trees, and a small pond. The view can be opened further with tree-trimming. Conveniently located, it is an easy five-minute drive from Cashiers with no steep roads to climb. Included is an old home with good bones, a large stone fireplace and a wormy chestnut interior. Lots of development possibilities! MLS# 86542.

CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN $349,000 Fully furnished, this affordable three bedroom, two and a half bath home is perched at 3,900 feet. The wraparound porch is the perfect spot to relax while taking in majestic long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Clingmans Dome. Seemingly endless layers of misty ridges stretch well into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spacious 4.48-acre property is an easy five-minute drive from beautiful Lake Glenville. MLS# 86843.

NEW LISTING HOLLY FOREST $349,000 First time on the market, this adorable house has lots of customizable space and a terrific central location in the heart of Sapphire. The master is on the main level with a bonus room and full bath above. Downstairs is a partially finished basement offering all kinds of possibilities - it would make a great home gym, art/music studio or office. Ownership includes Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. MLS# 87817.

LIT TLE SWITZERL AND $329,000 Cozy and well maintained, this adorable cottage has pretty views of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond from two covered decks. The master is on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a bonus room downstairs. Updates include new kitchen appliances, a new driveway and fence, a new septic tank and a new well with a whole house water filtration system. The property is very close to the center of Cashiers and Trillium Links and Lake Club. MLS# 85402.

WHITESIDE FOREST $269,500 Great get-away rustic cabin nestled in the woods with easy access to both Cashiers and Highlands. Small pond is totally owned by you. Adjacent flat picnic/ garden area. Large patio area makes the cabin live large. Very private yet in a neighborhood with paved roads. Surrounded by National Forests and very near Whiteside Mountain and the Chattooga River. The sliding rock is just a few minutes up the road. You can walk down the neighborhood road. MLS# 85358.

TRILLIUM $265,000 Fully furnished and move-in ready, it features an open great room and master suite with soaker tub on the main level, with two more bedrooms and a family room downstairs. The cozy covered porch with its own fireplace is a great spot for relaxing with a drink. This affordable mountain getaway is convenient to the many Trillium amenities. MLS# 85419. CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 NCLIVING.COM

MILL CREEK $250,000

GOLF CLUB ESTATES $249,000

BEE TREE $202,000

YELLOW MOUNTAIN $199,000

NEW LISTING

C RIVER PARK VILL AS $179,000

BIG RIDGE $100,000

HILLTOP $89,000 HILLTOP $89,000

NEWLY PRICED

E A

F Private and peaceful, this three bedroom, two bath home with frontage on rushing Mill Creek is nothing less than a true mountain escape. A massive free-standing stone fireplace is the perfect spot to cozy up on cool evenings. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of cabinet and counter space for the family chef to create delicious meals, while the adjacent open dining area makes entertaining easy. Lots of sun shines on the wraparound deck. MLS# 86381. This classic cottage makes a delightful mountain getaway! The screened porch with vaulted ceilings and stone flooring is perfect for enjoying the sublime weather. The interior includes wood finished walls, vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone fireplace. Nearly level lot allow for easy access year round, and The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation) is a short walk away. MLS# 81279.

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Nestled in the serene woods of Glenville, this three bedroom, two bath home features plenty of garden space, an easy to maneuver circular driveway, and end of the road privacy. Relaxing amongst the sights and sounds of the mountains is a joy with the outside entertainment space and hot tub accessible off the side deck and living area. MLS# 87834.

Those looking for a private and affordable home in the mountains with cool summer temperatures may find that this one fits the bill! Perched at over 4,000 feet of elevation on .81 acres of land with mature trees and shrubs, this three bedroom, three bath home is ready for fresh colors and personalized updates. MLS# 86971.

This beautiful Burlingame golf front villa has two spacious bedrooms and a fully enclosed sun room. Level access from the parking area with just a few steps inside the foyer area to the main living space. MLS# 86191.

This quaint and charming two bedroom cabin is tucked away in the peaceful and quiet neighborhood of Robinson Creek. A cozy wood burning stove, skylight, washer/dryer connections and HVAC system make this rustic getaway feel like home. Gorgeous antique wood flooring adorns the living space and kitchen, and the front porch is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the cool mountain air. MLS# 87287. Spacious unit with some mountain and golf course views. Great room has a stone wood burning fireplace and double sliding glass doors leading to long back deck. Fully equipped kitchen with small serving window and breakfast bar. Large dining room with private balcony, great for entertaining guests. MLS# 87692.

COMMERCIAL SAPPHIRE $1,100,000

A CASHIERS $365,000

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SAPPHIRE $450,000

GLENVILLE $349,000

D Let your imagination run wild in this spacious-almost 12,000 sf building. No restrictions on the property. Currently being leased by Wyndham/Diamond Resorts. Would make for a great office building, restaurant, retail space or even employee housing. CWS sewer and water in place, and has capacity to expand current # bathrooms in building. Property is almost two acres and has a total of 70 parking spaces-38 in top parking lot, and 32 on lower lot behind building. MLS# 85231.

Great commercial opportunity being offered in the heart of Sapphire Valley, connected to CWS sewage and water system. Nice welcoming entry foyer with reception area, conference room, kitchenette, two bathrooms and a large office on main level. Stone fireplace in entry. Upstairs is another 6 offices and bathroom. Room to expand behind building and almost 2 acre parking lot next door can be purchased for additional parking/expansion. MLS# 86019.

Great business location between intersection and Ingles. Fantastic exposure on most traveled section of Highway 64. Office, retail, etc .If you are needing easy access and/or high visibility, this is the location. Property is currently rented. Continued occupancy is negotiable. MLS# 83247.

Large commercial building has many possible uses. Main building is a metal building with high ceilings and large entry doors. Attached to main building are wings on either side previously used for offices and showrooms. A small second building can be used for storage. Property is flat and could have many different possibilities. This is a bank foreclosure and nothing is guaranteed. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?. MLS# 86755.

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LOTS & LAND

Big Ridge Spectacular panoramic views from this 17 acre tract of land are perfect for subdividing or a new mountain estate home. Long range views are not all created equal and these are a must see to appreciate. A short drive from Cashiers to this private estate acreage in Big Ridge surrounded by other larger tracts of those that seek privacy with the convenience of town nearby. MLS# 85902. $257,500. An affordable lot with beautiful long range mountain views! Choose from one of two ideal home sites or choose your own spot. Easy driveway access, nearly level building site and community water will make this an inexpensive place to build your mountain retreat. Enjoy the views and cool mountain breeze sitting at approximately 4,500 ft. elevation. An adjoining 5.65 acre tract (MLS# 87388) can also be purchased and is listed separately. There is also an existing newly renovated home with an additional 2.72 acres available for purchase as well. Buy all 3 parcels for a discount! Owner financing available. Inquire for more details on these properties. MLS# 87387. $45,000.

Big Sheepcliff

noise. Ideal home site location with space for a gentle meandering driveway that leads to a private, almost flat building site featuring great mountain views. Located in the pristine community of Burlingame where membership is optional. Non-members may still may use the dog park, playground and picnic area that sits along the bold Horsepasture River. The clubhouse is walking distance from the home site where members enjoy the golf club, dining hall, swimming pool, spa, fitness center and tennis and croquet courts. Underground utilities and community water access make this the perfect place to build a mountain getaway! MLS# 87446. $49,000.

Cascades at Cedar Creek Extremely gentle and easy lot to build on in a beautiful community close to Lake Glenville. Lot has winter mountain views from the back side of the lot. This home site is a stone’s throw from the private community clubhouse, Cedar Creek stream, playground and covered pavilion. MLS# 84182. $35,000.

Cedar Creek Woods

Exceptional location at an elevation of approx. 4,200’. Long range views over the Lake Glenville Valley from this 12 acre lot with septic installed. MLS# 83308. $325,000. Lot is located in the upper section of the community with mountain views of the Glenville Valley. 4 bedroom septic evaluation. MLS# 83307. $139,000.

Bridge Creek Bridge Creek is a wonderful gated community only 4 miles from the Cashiers crossroads. Lot 59 is a big view lot with underground utilities, an easy build site and end of the road privacy. Common amenities include a chimney garden and fishing/swimming pond. No time limit for beginning to build. Wonderfully maintained community with easy year round access and close to both Cashiers and Highlands NC. MLS# 87144. $60,000. Bridge Creek is a wonderful gated community only 4 miles from the Cashiers crossroads. Lot 40 is a nearly level stream front lot with underground utilities and an easy build site. Common amenities include a chimney garden and fishing/swimming pond. No time limit for beginning to build. Wonderfully maintained community with easy year round access and close to both Cashiers and Highlands NC. MLS# 87141. $40,000. 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. $27,500.

Wow, what a deal for a great buildable lot that is just minutes from town! This extremely gentle lot is perfect for someone looking to build a mountain home with a lake and mountain view but doesn’t want to be far from local shopping and restaurants. With just a little tree trimming you can enjoy a lovely view of Lupton Lake, the Cedar Creek Racquet Club clubhouse with a nice mountain backdrop. This is truly an ideal building site with gentle topography that is already partially cleared making it easy to view and walk. Come check it out before it’s gone! Membership to Cedar Creek Racquet Club is available separately and upon approval of the club. Membership amenities would include tennis, pool, fitness center, croquet and the clubhouse. MLS# 86997. $50,000.

Cedar Hill Situated high atop The Summit at Cedar Hill section on East Ridge Road, this 1.46 acre lot features an easy building site for the perfect mountain home with great views. Located just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire, the gated community of Cedar Hill is conveniently located to so many amenities. Enjoy the casual stroll around the neighborhood or a hike along Rochester Creek to the Pavilion with stone fireplace. Great value for this home site in the upscale community of Cedar Hill. MLS# 87462. $149,000.

Beautiful lot at the end of a gravel road for privacy in the peaceful subdivision of Bridge Creek! This 1.71 acres is within a short distance of town! MLS# 84655. $27,900.

For those seeking easy year around access to both Cashiers and Sapphire and all of the shopping, restaurants, clubs, and other amenities, Cedar Hill is a perfect place to call home. Very reasonable POA fees, without any initiation or transfer fee. Underground utilities are available to all home sites. There is an expired septic evaluation for a 4 bedroom dwelling. This 2.92 acre lot has good mountain views and access to the Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities. MLS# 85841. $109,000.

This lot has an easy building knoll with a natural walking trail leading to the stream and partially cleared area below on the lower portion of the property. Great price for an easy building lot! MLS# 85016. $22,900.

Cedar Ridge Estates

Beautiful wooded lot and filled with nature and a mountain view provides the peace and quiet needed for a great mountain home site. This gated community features trails, a pond, chimney garden and quiet!! MLS# 84657. $17,900.

Listen to the sound of rushing water in your backyard with the convenience of being minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire and all of the wonderful amenities. Located on a culde-sac. MLS# 81921. $39,900.

Burlingame Affordable building lot with a great mountain view! Close enough to Highway 64 to enjoy easy and paved access but far away enough to not listen to road

Chattooga Club Level and easy building lot located inside the prestigious, well established and gated community of the Chattooga Club. Homeowner amenities include Lake Chattooga, which is stocked yearly with trout; small boats available and fishing is allowed. Also included

LOTS & LAND is a gorgeous picnic area with covered shelter and bbq, picnic tables with magnificent view of Whiteside Mountain and additional mountain ranges surround this special venue. Membership to club by invitation only. MLS# 87975. $335,000. One of the few lots remaining in the gated and well established Chattooga Club community. Beautiful and gentle 1.4 acre lot with beautiful hardwoods, lush native rhododendrons, mountain laurels and mountain views. Membership to Chattooga Club by invitation. MLS# 87890. $360,000. Very gentle easy building site on corner lot on a quiet street. In prestigious well established gated community of The Chattooga Club. Amenities include picnic spot deeded to homeowners with views of 3 states. 10 acre lake stocked with trout, hiking trails, beautiful mature landscaping consisting of native flowering shrubbery and trees making for a very lush environment. Club membership by invitation only. MLS# 86667. $330,000.

Chestnut Ridge NEW LISTING Fronting on Fenley Forest Trail and adjacent to Trillium, this 6+ acre parcel is the perfect spot with low HOA fees and close to Cashiers. Producing well on property. Nice building area. MLS# 87981. $49,500.

Cross Creek Preserve Unique 2.68 acre lot with a BOLD stream and 2 waterfalls with mountain views backing up to the common area. Nearly level building site, underground utilities, community water, expired 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 87680. $199,900.

Falcon Ridge Mountaintop acreage directly across the street from Panthertown Preserve at 4,300 feet elevation. Perfect for an estate or subdivide with views of Whiteside, Chimneytop, Rock, and Sheepcliff mountains. MLS# 83535. $499,000. NEW LISTING This may be the best and longest view lot in the area. At 4,600 feet in elevation, there is no higher mountain looking south. So the view is only limited by the clarity of the day and the curvature of the earth! On a clear day you see the following lakes in South Carolina; Bad Creek, Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell. On a clear night you can see the lights in Clemson and Greenville and many other towns in South Carolina. MLS# 87828. $250,000. Private 3 plus acre nearly level lot with fantastic long range mountain views that include Chimney Top and Whiteside Mountain. Perched at 4,200 foot elevation with multiple building sites and plenty of room for a garage and circular driveway. Falcon Ridge is a high end, high elevation, low density mountain community with cool summertime temperatures and an abundance of wildlife. 10 minutes to Sapphire restaurants, 15 minutes to Cashiers. MLS# 86584. $169,000.

privacy. Sapphire Valley Resort amenities included. MLS# 83899. $59,900.

Fenley Forest NEW LISTING Well priced lakefront lot on Lake Glenville located on a quiet little cove. 4 bedroom septic evaluation in hand along with a new survey. Shared well. MLS# 85310. $300,000.

Fivestone This lot is a investor’s dream, an entire subdivision ready for completion! This 53 acre gated development features signature views of Whiteside and Chimneytop mountains. The entrance alone is grand with it’s own waterfall! The first 4 of the 18 lots have been sold, leaving the remaining 14 contiguous lots totaling 41 acres as a package deal. The lots can be sold individually or held as a private estate. Septic evaluations have been completed on all lots. For current and up-to-date evaluations, contact list agent. MLS# 83545. $550,000.

Fox Run Ridge Unusually level 6+ acre high elevation lot with incredible long-range rolling mountain views! Sitting at over 4,200 feet elevation this estate size tract is as unique as it is beautiful. A driveway has been roughed in and leads to the perfect building knoll. The year round view has been opened and with additional trimming could be panoramic. Borders Panthertown Valley! Paved access, power and water on site. Sapphire amenities included. MLS# 86146. $249,900.

Glen Laurel Huge views of Lake Glenville and mountains. Access to Lake Glenville with shared dock. Paved roads and community water. Underground utilities. Less than 1/4 mile, from a public boat launch. MLS# 81939. $49,500. Large view lot with lake access. Paved road wraps around lot with gentle building area at bottom and big view from top. Lake and mountain views. Paved road and underground utilities. MLS# 85586. $35,000. 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.

Glen Pointe

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 11.73 acre gently rolling lot. Located in desirable Falcon Ridge, this lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into SC. MLS# 83900. $129,900.

Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share when you have your own slip in community dock. Gated community with tennis court. Norton Creek Falls just a few yards away can be heard clearly. MLS# 81652. $129,500.

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 7.21 acre gently rolling lot. This lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into South Carolina. Second adjoining lot can also be purchased separately for a total of 11.73 acres. Sapphire amenities available. MLS# 83896. $79,900.

Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share, this lot has short walk to community boat dock and across drive from community tennis court. Very level building site. Some lake view. Underground utilities. MLS# 81650. $199,500.

Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 4.52 acre gently rolling lot at 4,000’+ elevation and has amazing layered views into South Carolina. The neighboring lot is also available and can be purchased together for a total of 11.73 acres for even more

Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip in community dock. Wooded lot in gated community with tennis court. Easy building site, easy septic. Hear the

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LOTS & LAND sounds of Norton Creek Falls just yards away. Unlike most lake access communities, Glen Pointe has a boat slip for every off lake lot. MLS# 81651. $129,500.

Glenview Exceptional year round lake and mountain view lots with paved access and community water. Three well-priced lots to choose from, so cherry-pick the best one! Expired septic evaluations on file. Easy 15 minute drive to Cashiers. MLS# 87042, 87043 and 87044. $60,000 each.

Glenville

High Springs It doesn’t get much better than this! Gentle 1.8 acre building lot with easy driveway access and a house site that has already been partially cleared. Southwesterly views of Whiteside Mountain, Satulah Mountain, Yellow Mountain, Black Rock Mountain and more. MLS# 87611. $78,000.

Highway 64 East NEWLY PRICED Stunning level property on Highway 64 in Sapphire Valley located across the street from Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the property is bordered by the Horsepasture River. This property is suited for a variety of development opportunities including multi-family, restaurant, RV resort, or a host of other commercial uses. Sewer available. MLS# 85720. $599,000.

Holly Forest Easy build lot with a great view of Chimney Top Mountain. Sapphire HOA has approved access through adjoining green space allowing for a gentle driveway and very private home site. Quick drive to Highway 64 with no steep roads to climb or descend. MLS# 83009. $35,000. Southern exposure lot with long range views of Chimneytop Mountain with clearing. Build your mountain getaway on this beautiful lot and enjoy the natural southern light. Enjoy the great amenity package offered by the Sapphire Master Association that are associated with this lot. MLS# 85759. $29,000. This 1.47 acre lot has been priced to move! Lot sits above road so you are not in a hole and you should be able to situate your house so it is private. Home to the right is built close to its right property line and no home can be built on the left as it’s Holly Forest Association Green Space. Comes with Sapphire amenities. MLS# 85844. $15,000.

Amazing river front property! Heavily wooded lush forest with several trails cut through the acreage. The property adjoins not only Shoal Creek but the Tuckasegee River. Astoundingly beautiful with hundreds of boulders dotting the landscape. Deep water channels, recirculating pools and small waterfalls all lead to a large swimming and fishing hole, a fly fisherman’s and nature lovers dream! Nearby hiking trail leads to both Hatcher and High Falls. MLS# 86284. $72,000.

Golf Club Estates NEW LISTING Beautiful lot located in gated Golf Club Estates. Just a short golf cart ride away from the Country Club of Sapphire Valley and SVMA amenities. MLS# 87721. $19,900.

High Hemlock One of the most beautiful building sites on the plateau. Gorgeous views everywhere you look including Laurel Knob and Whiteside Mountain. 5.55 acres with flat building site - ready to begin your dream home in the charming small subdivision of High Hemlock. MLS# 86181. $675,000.

Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this 0.79 acre lot has an ideal gently laying building site overlooking a noisy stream. The perfect location for a mountain getaway that feels private but is only minutes from the hub of Cashiers including the grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurants and other shopping. This Holly Forest XI community is also adjacent to the Sapphire National Golf Course and is closer to the Sapphire Valley amenities than all the other Holly Forest areas. MLS# 86461. $12,000. At 3,360’ elevation, this lot is situated on a quiet street and has potential mountain views. Features Sapphire Valley amenities. MLS# 84271. $12,000. Peaceful stream front lot with gentle building site. Partially cleared so it’s easy to see the potential home site. Conveniently located close to Highway 64 East for easy access but with no road noise! Walking distance to the Holly Forest common area on Hogback Lake where owners can enjoy fishing, swimming or canoeing from the dock. Community has paved roads and underground utilities. Expired septic permit on file. MLS# 87573. $10,000. NEWLY PRICED This gentle home site will be a breeze to build on! Great location with easy paved driving access into the community and just a few minutes’ drive to Cashiers. Drive past pretty Hogback Creek on the way to and from this lot! Located towards the end of a cul-de-sac for extra privacy. Lot backs up to a wide Holly Forest green space area and is also just a short walk to the community waterfall common area called Narrows Falls. Just around the corner from the public Sapphire National Golf Club. MLS# 86920. $6,500.

Leawood High above the highest major lake in the East, you have huge views of Lake Glenville, mul-

LOTS & LAND tiple mountain ranges, all the way to the Smokies. Easy access on paved roads, located in the gated Leawood community, and only a short drive to Cashiers and Highlands. Build your dream home atop Bright Mountain. Sit on the porch and watch the boats below and see the hawks and eagles fly by. Facing west, you will have amazing sunsets. Community water. MLS# 85984. $199,500. Come escape the heat and enjoy the highest lake East of the Mississippi! Located in the gated community of Leawood, this 1.83 acre lot offers exceptional views of Lake Glenville and multiple mountains beyond. Owners also have a set of plans for the lot available to the buyer. This small gated community is easily accessible with paved roads only a short drive into either Cashiers or Highlands, NC for shopping and plenty of great restaurants. Don’t wait! Call today to schedule your private showing. MLS# 87603. $175,000.

of a community where owners enjoy beautiful majestic long range mountain views and quaint Christmas tree farms as they drive through the area. Community features a pond and fire pit common area. Pilots Knob is paved throughout and has an inviting gated entrance with a pretty waterfall feature. This particular lot has a very gentle building site with easy driveway access and large rock outcroppings for built-in landscaping features. Winter mountain long range views with possibility of more year-round views once other owners clear some trees to build on their lots as well. Low POA fees and underground utilities. MLS# 85489. $29,500.

Sapphire

Laurel Falls Gently rolling 10+/- acre lot in the Laurel Falls community in Glenville, NC. Plenty of privacy and usable acreage to build your dream home. Heavy wooded with mature hardwoods, mountain laurel, rhododendron and native flora. Great potential for a unencumbered ridge line view with selective tree clearing. A small babbling stream runs through the property adding to the mountain charm. A driveway and partially cleared home site has been pushed in and an expired 3 bedroom septic evaluation is on file. MLS# 87876. $79,900.

Pilots Knob

NEW LISTING Dramatic large acreage inside Sapphire Valley. 63 acres of mountain beauty with a bold stream flowing through the middle. Includes a small cabin and numerous out buildings. Property has views of mountains and rock faces. Little Hogback Creek is the stream which cascades through the property with many small waterfalls. The sounds of the stream can be heard all over the property. The small cabin has a new kitchen and bath. The out buildings include bunk shelters, picnic shelters, and a large wood storage You feel like you’re camping-out in the middle of a National Park and yet you’re only a few minutes from all the amenities Sapphire Valley has to offer. Golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, lakes, fitness center and more. There are plenty of places to build other homes or to develop a family compound. MLS# 87880. $1,250,000.

Perched at almost 4,000’ elevation, you’ll enjoy beautiful long-range mountain views and a long private driveway that leads to this lot. This almost 2 acre lot provides you views that leave no doubt where you are. Very gentle, nearly flat driveway cut in that leads to a flat build site for the main level. The property drops off below the homesite, assuring you’ll own the view for years to come. All in the gated community of Pilots Knob. MLS# 85946. $79,000. Very unique, 2.48 acre double lot with exceptional long range views and an estimated 450 feet of stream frontage. Trees will need to be limbed or cut to open the view but its easy to see what awaits you. The steam cascades through the property into numerous pools before plunging to the valley floor from the top of a large waterfall. The private home site is surrounded with laurel and rhododendron thickets a offers a tree house feel. This is not a typical manicured subdivision lot. MLS# 81724. $48,900. Fantastic building lot in the desirable neighborhood of Pilots Knob! Truly a hidden gem

Sapphire Commercial Almost 2 acres with 461 feet of frontage along Highway 64 in the heart of Sapphire. 5 tap fees have been paid for CWS sewer and water, and will convey with property. Property can be used for residential and light commercial purposes, such as hotel/motel, office and/or retail space. Parking area represents about half of total parcel with stream and land behind. MLS# 86070. $300,000.

Sapphire High What everyone wants in a mountain property. A cascading stream with waterfalls and pools that is entirely inside

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LOTS & LAND the property. A building site with long-range mountain views that also overlooks the falls. Southern exposure from the building site and a mountain to the north to block the cold winter winds. A community with golf courses, pools, playgrounds, picnic areas, a swimming-canoeing-and fishing lake, hiking trails, tennis, community center, fitness center, restaurants and bars. Just a short drive to the resort towns of Cashiers and Highlands. You may have heard that all this wasn’t possible in one property - but here it is. MLS# 82083. $199,500.

the center of downtown Cashiers to this property-very easy building envelope, to keep your foundation costs minimized. Sitting at 3600’ elevation, this lot has a view of the famed Whiteside Mountain. Community water in place and an expired 3 BR septic permit in hand, that could likely be improved-given the size of the lot. This one has everything-great gated community, extremely close to downtown Cashiers, a view, easy build, water in place, and less than $100k. Owners had planned their dream, but life has called for them to pass this opportunity along. See it for yourself. MLS# 87480. $69,000.

Shepherds Mountain

Sapphire Ridge Cool mountain breezes, incredible mountain vistas and end of road privacy await you from this 3 acre lot in Sapphire Ridge, perched at approximately 3,500’. Very easy drive in to this property, with a very gentle build site awaiting your dream home. If ultimate privacy is what you’re after, the two lots below lot 15 are also available and would give you your own private road. Developer will consider selling all three lots together, and allowing buyer to combine in to one PIN, with only 1 HOA fee. Great price on a big view lot in Sapphire Ridge, a gated community that’s less than 8 miles to the center of Cashiers. Sapphire Ridge is a gated community that offers wide paved roads, and water and in-ground power in place. Sapphire Ridge affords you the opportunity to enjoy all of the amenities the Sapphire Valley Master Association provides. Be sure to see this incredible value-priced lot now. MLS# 87153. $99,000. Here’s your chance to have great mountain views, with end of the road privacy in the gated community of Sapphire Ridge. This lot could be combined with lot 27 to the right, or lots 29 and 30 to the left for the ultimate in BIG VIEWS and PRIVACY. Developer would consider allowing buyer to “bundle” additional lots and combine in to one parcel and pay just one POA fee. It doesn’t get much better than this, for the perfect spot to build your dream home in the mountains. Lot 28 has a Southeastern facing view and offers a very gentle driveway to lot and easy build site. Do yourself a favor and schedule to see this lot, and the other opportunities surrounding it. Sapphire Ridge is a gated community not far from the center of Cashiers that offers only the finest in infrastructure--wide paved roads, with in ground utilities and public water already in place. Enjoy mountain living the way it’s meant to be, while being able to enjoy all of the amenities offered by the Sapphire Valley Master Association. You’ll have plenty to keep you busy, while not enjoying spending time in your beautiful new home on this great lot. MLS# 87156. $99,000. A big mountain view awaits you from this estate size lot perched at almost 3,600’, including views of the rock face on Little Hogback mountain. Gentle homesite in the gated community of Sapphire Ridge. This lot offers you privacy and big views, yet it’s less than 8 miles from the center of Cashiers. Sapphire Ridge is a gated community, with only the best in terms of infrastructure. Wide paved roads, underground utilities and public water all in place. Start designing your dream home today on this lot! As a property owner in Sapphire Ridge, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the amenities offered by the Sapphire Valley Master Association. MLS# 87155. $95,000. Developer has reduced price from $49,000 on this very “easy to build” lot. Large 2.5 acre lot where you can enjoy the sound of moving water surrounding the home site - a nice stream runs through the property down along homesite. Very gentle access to lot and near level build, surrounded by beautiful trees. If you’re looking for privacy in a newer community with all of the utilities in - this one is it. Sapphire Ridge is a newer community with estate-size lots with wide paved roads, in a gated community less than 8 miles from the center of Cashiers. Great value-priced lot that gives you all of the amenities (golf, tennis, fitness center, Fairfield Lake, pool and others) that the Sapphire Valley Master Association offers. MLS# 87152. $19,900.

Sheepcliff Woods Here’s the perfect spot to place your mountain dream home. Only 1 mile from

Here’s your chance to build your dream home in the mountains in the nice gated community of Shepherds Mountain. Perched at 3,700’ elevation, this lot offers cool summer temperatures and end of road privacy. Shepherds Mountain has two lane paved roads throughout, and has a clubhouse and deeded access to Lake Glenville. Water rights in place and there is an expired 4 bedroom septic permit. If you’re looking to build your dream at a high elevation in a great peaceful community, without spending a lot of money-this lot is worth checking out. Owner has plans for a custom log home for this lot and are happy to convey with purchase. MLS# 85588. $19,000.

Sims Valley Truly an awesome lot! Paved driveway already in place leading to the perfectly flat building site with 360 views. Long or short range mountain views in any direction you look! This private home site adjoins another 22+ acre tract that is privately owned with road access from the opposite end of the property providing this home site ultimate privacy. Sims Valley is a beautiful gated community with paved access, community water and underground utilities. Owners also enjoy use of the clubhouse, swimming pool, pavilion, pond & fitness center. Located only 10-15 minutes from the Lake Glenville public boat ramp and beach swimming area. MLS# 87563. $119,000. Extremely desirable building lot with bold stream frontage and a nearly level building site. This is the ideal place to build a mountain home overlooking a beautiful babbling stream with many small waterfalls. Enjoy some short and long range mountain views from this peaceful setting as well. Conveniently located near the community clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center and pavilion that owners can use for social gatherings. MLS# 85846. $59,900. Big view, small price! This easy build lot includes community water, paved roads, streams, ponds, a clubhouse with pool and exercise room and an antique farm house community center. Sims Valley is private, gated and just 10 minutes from Lake Glenville and 20 minutes from Cashiers. MLS# 86429. $35,000. Beautiful almost level lot with easy year round access and a near perfect build site. A rock lined bridge driveway goes level onto the lot. Betsy Creek boarders the property to the right of the driveway. Mountain views possible with tree trimming. Sims Valley is a scenic gated community located just 20 mins outside of Cashiers NC and offers amenities to include a clubhouse, pool, exercise facility, pond and picnic areas. MLS# 87145. $15,000. NEW LISTING Great value for this 1.64 acre lot with nice building site, gated, paved, year round access. Possible long or short range ridgeline views with tree cutting. Located in the scenic Sims Valley, a beautiful gated community with paved access. Residents enjoy the private clubhouse, pavilion, swimming pool, ponds, fitness center, community water and underground utilities. MLS# 87773. $14,950.

Shoal Mountain Possibly the most dramatic view in the mountains. Own the whole mountain top at the northwest corner of Lake Glenville. You can see the whole lake and all the mountains ranges surrounding. Miles and miles of views all the way to Tennessee. The building site

LOTS & LAND is flat and the mountain falls away in every direction. Perfect for building without need for much foundation, but offering a unsurpassed view in every direction. This is truly unique! Owner also owns a dock on Lake Glenville which would provide access to all the Lake’s amenities. Dock available for an additional fee. MLS# 87237. $615,000.

Stonecreek Estates Four fabulous lots, some with incredible mountain views, in this conveniently located neighborhood in Sapphire Valley. A short walk or golf cart ride to CCSV or SVMA. Lots from $15,900 to $39,900. Fabulous views over Sapphire Valley and a short golf cart ride away from The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation only) and the Sapphire Valley amenities. Build your dream house on this value priced lot. Lot next door also available for those seeking additional privacy or larger yard. Enjoy the views of Bald Rock and Lonesome Valley canyon. This gated community offers quick access to everything Sapphire Valley has to offer. MLS# 87722. $25,000.

Stone Pointe Nestled on the western shores of Lake Glenville, this 1+ acre lot is ready for your lakefront home. The home site features: driveway, potable and non-potable water lines, and underground power. The house site is cleared and a large dock is in place. Come see and imagine yourself on this beautiful piece of mountain waterfront property. MLS# 84508. $425,000.

the South, or to Signal Ridge Marina to the North. MLS# 87317. $100,000.

Tahala Shores Fantastic opportunity to buy a lot with a boat dock on Lake Glenville within easy walking distance and not pay the high price of a lake front lot. Dock is in. Shared well. Easy build wooded lot. MLS# 83464. $100,000.

Trillium Easy build lot inside Trillium with Lake Glenville and mountain views. Owner bought 2 adjacent lots to be able to clear the view. All 3 lots total 3.14 acres. Only one amenity fee. 18 hole golf course, beautiful club house, tennis, pool, fitness center and a club house and dockage on Lake Glenville. This is the only full amenity club on Lake Glenville. Conveniently located approx. 3 miles from the Cashiers crossroads. MLS# 85667. $150,000. The lowest priced lot in Trillium. Great location, close to both the lakeside clubhouse and marina and the golf clubhouse and associated amenities. This lot faces south with a view of Yellow Mountain. MLS# 84110. $29,000.

Zachary’s Gap

Summer Cove This incredible view lot offers amazing views down the south channel of the lake, with many layered mountain ranges in the distance. Property has a designated slip on the 10-slip community dock. You’ll enjoy the cool breezes and spectacular views from 3800’, while just a short walk to your dock. MLS# 84681. $295,000. Tremendous lake and mountain views, with a southern exposure from this lot. This incredible view lot offers amazing views down the south channel of the lake, with many layered mountain ranges in the distance. Summer Cove offers all lake view property owners a designated slip on the 10-slip community dock that’s just a short golf-cart ride away. Sitting 300’ above the lake, you’ll enjoy the cool breezes and spectacular views from 3,800’. Adjacent lot (Lot #17) is also available for purchase to provide a buffer, or opportunity to build main house/guest house. MLS# 84680. $275,000.

Summer Hill at Lake Glenville Large lake access lot with great mountain and sunset views. MLS# 73981. $85,000. Big lake access lot with western exposure. View of mountains and sunsets. MLS# 73982. $85,000. Very large Lake Glenville access lot. This lot faces west with sunset and mountain views. MLS# 73983. $85,000.

Sunset Ridge Nice one-acre lake and mountain view lot (including Whiteside Mountain). Lot is located on the East side of Lake Glenville at an elevation of 3,900 ft.+/-. The lot offers a gentle building site, sunset views and only minutes to the heart of Cashiers North Carolina to

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. CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 NCLIVING.COM

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F Family friendly home located in Sapphire Valley. This home offers an open kitchen, dining area, Master bedroom with private bath, and TV. Living room has a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace (wood burning), and large deck. Great home for a couples getaway, guys golfing weekend or larger family. Sleeps 8 + daybed. For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. This 4 bedroom, 3 full bath gem is nestled in the woods of Holly Forest IV. It features 2 king sized bedrooms, one full bedroom and a bedroom with two twins that is great for kids. In addition there is a loft that kids will love to hide in and often sleep in. This house sleeps 8-10 comfortably. There are two decks off of the main dining area with outdoor tables. This great condo is located in the Sapphire Valley community of River Chase, a wonderful neighborhood with lots of places to walk to including Meadow Lake & the Horsepasture River. Unit is only a short drive to many of the Sapphire Valley amenities. Some of the amenities include beautiful Fairfield Lake where you can hike or fish and enjoy nature at its finest.

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. This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The outside garden was designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Amazing setting overlooking Lonesome Valley with views of Laurel Knob rock face and Cow Rock. This from 4,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; elevation in wonderful High Hemlock. Well maintained log home provides comfort and relaxation, with wood floors, wood-burning fireplace and master suite on main. This home is just a short drive from the endless hiking trails of Panthertown Valley.

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Rustic elegance meets classic Southern style in this spacious tri-story home, situated on a private road in exclusive, gated Chattooga Club. With plenty of room for the entire brood, entertaining guests is a pleasure. Gather for lively conversation or curl up with a good book in the great room with its soaring cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace. The family chef will love the beautiful, light-filled French Country gourmet kitchen featuring a professional gas range, double oven, center island with seating, and reclaimed timber beams. You must be a member of the Chattooga Club to enjoy any of the amenities.

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Quaint and cozy cottage inside the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club community. Conveniently located to Clubhouse/Lodge and all amenities. Beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bath cottage with wood burning fireplace, wonderful deck with fireplace & open area. Master bedroom on main level, second bedroom upstairs. You must be a member of the Chattooga Club to enjoy any of the amenities.

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Y E L L O W M O U N TA I N The areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest estate opportunity minutes from Mountaintop Golf and Old Edwards Clubs. Boasting 150 acres of the highest elevation on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau at 5,100 ft, Yellow Mountain Preserve is a true legacy property. M L S# 8 5 3 2 2 / $ 6,9 5 0,0 0 0

BIG BUCK LODGE Truly a magnificent manor in the heart of 35+ acres of hardwood trees surrounded by National Forest. The 5BR home has 3 levels with massive rooms, large fireplaces & cathedral ceilings. 3BR guest house. Furnished with exceptions. M L S# 8 5174 / $ 2 ,9 9 5,0 0 0

WA D E H A M P TO N G O LF C LU B This gorgeous 4BR/4.5BA home overlooks the golf course and is an easy walking distance to the clubhouse. Bright living room with stone fireplace, covered screened outdoor dining area and elegant master suite and cozy den with fireplace. M L S# 8 7516 / $ 2 ,5 9 5,0 0 0

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S I LV E R R U N FA R M State of the art 17-acre estate with 3BR/2.5BA main house & 2BR/1BA guest house! Current clean styling, updated appliances, beautiful sun room. Features rolling fenced pastures, barn, exceptional mountain views, and Silver Run Creek. M L S # 8 7 6 3 7 / $ 2 ,4 5 0 ,0 0 0

L OL NO EN SE OS MO E MVEA V LA LE YE Y LL Beautiful new home under construction in a private, gated community framed by ancient granite peaks and laced with clear mountain streams. Contact Liz Harris for cottage plans and specifications. MLS# 87537

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BALD ROCK A handsome Equestrian estate with 3BR/3.5BA mountain rustic home on 6.55 acres overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3-Stall custom, top-of-the-line barn with pastures and arena make this an equestrian loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. M L S# 8 6 9 0 5 / $1,5 0 0,0 0 0

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Beautiful refined 3BR/3.5BA home with exceptional mountain views, 3.47 private acres and extensive low maintenance perennial gardens. The home is bright and airy with clean classic finishes throughout. Much of the furniture is included. O F F E RE D FO R $1,79 0,0 0 0

Handsome 2.5-story log home boasting big views off to the south and west, with frontage on Chattoogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small lake. A large outdoor living space with fireplace is the perfect area to enjoy the mountainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cool summer temperatures. M L S# 813 9 5 / $1, 2 9 5,0 0 0

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WADE HAMP TON GOLF CLUB Brand new cottage in Wade Hampton scheduled for completion at the this spring! Designed by Travis Mileti, this home offers beautiful curb appeal and a spacious efficient floor plan. Master bedroom on main level and 3 guest suites upstairs. M L S# 8 5 2 3 5 / $1,175,0 0 0

ARROWHEAD This brand new cottage offers all the Arrowhead charm and much more! Nestled in a private corner of the community on Fowler Creek in a beautiful fun setting the whole family can enjoy. Four bedrooms, three and half baths & 4-seasons room. M L S # 8 7 1 3 5 / $ 99 5 ,0 0 0

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Wonderful, private double master home with a gorgeous fenced meadow and horse barn. Great open concept floor plan, screen porch, spacious kitchen. Two fireplaces in each sitting room. Home is accompanied by 2BR/2BA cottage with lookout deck. M L S # 87776 / $9 9 5 , 0 0 0

Charming 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home overlooking lovely mountain views! Wall of windows and cozy fireplace in living room, and main level master suite with private porch. Upstairs is a bright relaxing loft and office area. Lower level family room & wet bar. MLS# 86666 / $750,000

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A RARRORWOHWEHAEDA D An ideal â&#x20AC;&#x153;lock and leaveâ&#x20AC;? home providing warm inviting spaces for entertaining and so much charm for a quiet relaxing getaway. Emphasis of natural light, an impressive floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace in living room & cozy screened porch. M L S # 87392 / $ 5 4 9 , 0 0 0

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Adorable cottage located in an exceptional gated community close to town. 3 bedrooms with master on main level, vaulted great room with window wall looking out over a large lawn. Two spacious guest suites upstairs. Covered screened porch with fireplace. MLS# 86517 / $499,000

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WADE HAMP TON GOLF CLUB A wall of windows invites you to enjoy panoramic mountain views from this magnificent sanctuary. The contemporary style 4BR/4.5BA home boasts a spacious gourmet kitchen and an amazing 3 season porch complete with stone fireplace. M L S # 87645 / $2, 375 , 0 0 0

SASSAFRAS RIDGE Tranquil 46+ acre estate with stunning curb appeal. Custom-designed 3BR/3.5BA home exhibits a dramatic pond frontage setting with streams, waterfall and mountain backdrop. Screened porch with fireplace. 2BR/2BA guest house. M L S# 8 6 761 / $ 2 ,75 0,0 0 0

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PINNACLE RIDGE

Charming 5BR/3.5BA home boasting high elevation, pond frontage and year round mountain views to be enjoyed from spacious decks and screened porch. Family-sized living room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings, library with fireplace. MLS# 86728 / $899,000

Charming 4BR/4.5BA home in a private gated community. Cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace in living room. Spacious kitchen, covered deck, screened porch with fireplace, recently finished basement with wet bar, bedroom, and bunkroom. M L S # 8 5 5 0 8 / $ 7 9 9 , 00 0

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Experience panoramic mountain views on this private 7 acre paradise! 4BR/3.5BA well-maintained, end-of-cul-de-sac home. Living, kitchen, master, office & laundry on main level. Well-finished & up-to-date, with decks that span the entire width of the home. OFFERED FOR $ 4 9 9 , 0 0 0

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Perfect mountain home! 3BR (plus bonus room), 4BA on 1.52 acres. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, stone fireplaces in living and family rooms. Two levels of covered deck space, oversized garage with workshop. MLS# 8489 0

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Just another day in paradise! Peace, quiet and privacy await from this high elevation, newer construction, immaculately maintained home with 2BR(+bonus room)/2.5BA, on 2.47 acres. Fully & attractively furnished and move-in ready! MLS# 86494 / $275,000 FURNISHED

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Well-built 2BR/2.5BA cottage enjoys end of cul-de-sac privacy on almost an acre! Wrap around deck and screened porch. Vaulted wood ceilings, ceiling fans, many windows, upstairs loft and office. Single carport and basement storage. M L S # 85724 / $225, 0 0 0

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Nicely remodeled 3BR/3BA tennis cottage with loads of charm and a private feel! Open concept floor plan features stone WBFP and wood walls. Kitchen has granite countertops. Enjoy taking in the cool air from large decks surrounding the home. M L S # 8 7 1 7 2 / $ 3 7 5 ,0 0 0

Peace, quiet and privacy, all on one level! Delightful 2BR/1BA cabin in the woods has had new central heat/air installed within the past year. Covered & open decks, wood burning fireplace, large pantry, fenced dog run, and more. Terrific value! M L S # 8 6 3 0 7 / $ 119 ,0 0 0

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WAD E HAMP TO N G O LF CLUB Massive long range views from every major room of this charming 3BR/3.5BA cottage, and the wonderful large deck. The two guest bedroom suites are connected to the main home by covered walkway. Cozy living room with cathedral ceilings & stone fireplace. M L S# 8 75 9 5 / $1, 2 5 0,0 0 0 CCEEDDAARR HHI L I LLL EESSTAT TATEE LLOOTTSS. . . . NNEEWW TTOO MMAARRKKEETT! !

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These 11 lots at the very top of Cedar Hill neighborhood are located on the northeast ridge of iconic Rock Mountain, and all at over 4,000 elevation. Varied views — close up drama of rock face, long northwest view of layered mountains, eastern view of Sapphire Valley and Bald Rock, Laurel Knob and Cow Rock mountains and southeastern views into the wild topography between Rock and Chimneytop mountains. Most lots join Conservation Easement. Pick your view, and there is an awesome lot for you. Sizes range from 1.2-2.4 acres.

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Beautiful 1900’s Farm House sitting on 40+ mostly cleared acres. Long range panoramic mountain views. The home has been remodeled and has new electrical and plumbing. It has a rocking chair front porch, a barn, root cellar and a large garden area. MLS# 861 31 / $775,000

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SSPPRRI INNGG FFOORREESSTT Beautiful 4BR/4BA home on 3.14 acres has a gorgeous great room with a huge stone, wood-burning fireplace, a charming den with a gas -log fireplace and built-ins galore. Enjoy a 180 degree mountain view from the screened porch with fireplace! M L S# 8 7 79 9 / $1, 2 8 5,0 0 0

WWAADDEE HHAAMMPPTTOONN GGOOLLFF CCLLUUBB Lovely 4BR/5BA home featuring vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, and large windows in living room. Spacious screened porch & lower level deck. New kitchen appliances and renovated bathrooms. Furnishings stay! Done by well-known designer. M L S# 8 6 3 4 4 / $1,0 9 5,0 0 0

HHI IGGHHLLAANNDDSS FFAALLLLSS CCCC Sunny four bedroom, four bathroom home features beautiful wood walls in the great room with stone fireplace and view of golf course and mountains. 3 bedrooms are located on the main floor! Cozy kitchen with eating area and built-ins. M L S# 8 3 4 5 6 / $ 6 2 5,0 0 0

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HIGHLANDS CC Totally updated 3BR/3BA home provides a fabulous open floor plan. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and covered porch overlooking forest and fauna. Circular front driveway with connected two car garage. Beautiful native plantings abound. MLS# 85412 / $965,000

MOUNT LORI Charming 3 bedroom home with covered porches and decks abounding! A lovely 1 bedroom guest house including wood working shop and multipurpose room is attached by a walkway. Awesome location, just minutes from downtown Highlands. M L S# 8 719 4 / $ 4 9 9,0 0 0

WE’RE PLEASED TO WELCOME TO OUR T E A M O F B R O K E R A S S O C I AT E S. . . Cindy Rahe relocated from northern Kentucky to Cashiers as a year round resident after a thirty-five year career as a certified oncology nurse in Cincinnati, Ohio. During that time she partnered with her commercial broker husband, Jim, in the development of several office buildings in the Cincinnati area. Rahe is actively involved in the community through her associations with her church’s women’s association, the Friends of Panthertown and the Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina. In her free time, Cindy enjoys hiking, boating, various watersports, and tandem bike riding with Jim around the country.

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4,000 feet elevation! Lot #1 would be a perfect home site of 2+ acres offering one of the best views in the entire area. Lot #16 also has great mountain views and consists of 1.28 acres. (Photo taken from home next door.) MLS# 85580 / $220,000

Three lots located in a great neighborhood, in-town Cashiers with gently rolling landscape and partially cleared woods, totaling 4.09 acres. A great opportunity to build your dream home close to town and convenient to Highway 107! M L S # 8 4 9 7 6 / $ 9 5 , 0 0 0

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Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs Lenz Gifts The Summer House

www.cabincouturehighlands.com

www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.onceuponadog.com

High Dive The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands www.theuglydogpub.com The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 15 Page 17 Page 121 Page 110 Page 23 Page 114

www.boundscaverugs.com

www.oakleafhighlands.com www.peakexp.com

Page 17 Page 26 Page 13 Page 62 Page 49 Page 63 Page 48

Bars

antiques & Home FurnisHings Bound’s Cave The Brier Patch Cabin Couture Christine’s Home Decor Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Peak Experience Rusticks The Summer House Summer Place Antiques The Village Hound

Page 57 www.ckswan.com Page 8 Page 23 www.gracewearcollection.com Page 15 www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Page 17

www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 127 Page 114 Page 35 Page 49

Bird supplies Page 9 Books The Book Nook Gracewear Collections

www.gracewearcollection.com

Page 113 Page 15

Builders Lupoli Construction Porch Living/Rabun Builders Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction

www.lupoliconstruction.com www.rabunbuilders.com www.srebalusconstruction.com www.warthconstruction.com

Page 65 Page 133 Page 110 Page 212

Building supplies Jennings Builders Supply Zoller Hardware

www.jbwnc.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 31 Page 125

Dauntless Printing Zoller Hardware

Page 111 Page 125

www.zollerhardware.com catering

Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering The Kitchen

Page 77 Page 73

www.thekitchenofhighlands.com

McCulley’s Nora and Company Robin’s Nest Southern Way Spoiled Rotten TJ Bailey for Men VC for Men Victoria’s Closet Victoria’s Sportswear Wit’s End

clotHing consignment

cHamBers oF commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce

www.cashiersareachamber.com

Page 119

www.highlandschamber.org

Page 119

cHiropractors Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture

www.aerychiropractic.com

Page 98

cleaning/Housekeeping services Pro Servicess Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service

Pages 111, 121 Page 110 clotH/upHolstery

Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 114 Page 49

clotHing & accessories A Jones Company Bags on Main Bella Cotn Bespoke by TJ Bailey Classic Links & Luggage Gracewear Collections Highland Hiker The Look Boutique - Cashiers Martha Anne’s Peak Experience Sashay Around

Page 37 Page 37 Page 32 Page 28 www.classiclinksandluggage.com www.gracewearcollection.com www.highlandhiker.com www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com www.peakexp.com www.sashayaround.net

www.spoiledrotten2.com www.tjbmens.com www.victoriasclosetnc.com www.victoriasclosetnc.com www.victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 3 Page 13 Page 19 Page 113 Page 28 Page 65 Page 123 Page 123 Page 123 Page 57

Page 29 Page 15 Page 11 Page 10 Page 14 Page 13 Page 25

The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet

www.victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 123 Page 123

closet design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 92, 110 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 comForters

Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs Lenz Gifts The Summer House

www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 127 Page 114 Page 35 Page 49

communities Cullasaja Club Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.cullasajaclub.org www.ncliving.com

Page 85 Pages 135-189

concierge services HCCM Home

www.hccmhome.com

Page 93

convenience stores Dusty’s

Page 80 cosmetic surgery

Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com

Page 98

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country cluBs Sky Valley Country Club

www.skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 86

craFts The Bascom Peak Experience

www.thebascom.org www.peakexp.com

Page 58 Page 13

custom caBinetry/countertops Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry Jennings Builders Supply Liberty Wood Products The Summer House

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 92, 110 www.jbwnc.com Page 31 www.libertywoodproducts.net Page 113 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49

www.dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 114

www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 4 Page 49

dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks

www.wilbankssmilecenter.com

Page 101

doors/WindoWs Highlands Doors & Windows Jennings Builders Supply Liberty Wood Products

www.jbwnc.com www.libertywoodproducts.net

Page 8 Page 31 Page 113

events Art for A Cause by Rotary Club of Cashiers The Bascom www.thebascom.org Betsy Paul Art Raffle Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast/Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.hcmusicfestival.org Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org 204 | May 2018 | thelaurelmagazine.com

www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 51 Page 39

www.highlandspac.org www.villagegreencashiersnc.com

Pages 27, 53 Page 126

event rentals The Orchard

www.theorchardcashiers.com

Page 80

Floral design /Florists

custom Furniture Dutchman’s Designs Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House

Highlands Playhouse Macon County Community Foundation Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center The Village Green

Fiddlehead Designs Oakleaf

www.oakleafhighlands.com

Page 33 Page 26

Fly FisHing/guide services Brookings Highland Hiker

www.brookingsonline.com www.highlandhiker.com

Page 21 Page 11

Furniture The Brier Patch Cabin Couture Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Nearly New Oakleaf Rusticks The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger

www.cabincouturehighlands.com

Page 17 Page 121

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 127 Page 114

www.highcountry.com

Page 129 Page 123 Page 26 Page 55 Page 49 Page 63 Page 55

www.oakleafhighlands.com www.rusticks.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.vmantiques.com Furniture consignments

Page 59 Page 58 Page 59 Page 129 Pages 61, 66 Page 62

The Blue Elephant Consignment Market Nearly New

www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com

Page 123 Page 123 Page 123

garden/landscaping supplies Four Seasons Highlands Lawn Zoller Hardware

www.fsl-wnc.com www.highlandslawnandgarden.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 4 Page 89 Page 125

A Jones Company Afternoon Delight Around Back at Rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift Emporium CK Swan Classic Links & Luggage Fiddlehead Designs Gracewear Collections The Look Boutique-Cashiers Nearly New Peak Experience Robin’s Nest The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Zoller Hardware

groomers Page 37 Page 38

www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com

Page 63

www.ckswan.com

Page 9 Page 8

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 29 Page 33 www.gracewearcollection.com Page 15 www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 10 Page 123 www.peakexp.com Page 13 Page 19 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49 www.summerplaceantiques.com Page 63 www.zollerhardware.com Page 125 giving Back

Betsy Paul Art Raffle

Page 59 golF accessories & supplies

Classic Links & Luggage

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 29

golF cluBs Sky Valley Country Club

www.skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 86

golF tours Toms Golf Tours

www.tomsgolftours.com

Page 86

gourmet Foods Dusty’s

Page 115 gutters

Pro Servicess

Pages 111, 121 Hair salons

Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts

Larry Rogers Construction

Holley Heating & Air Conditioning

www.holleyheating.com

groceries Page 80

Page 35

Home accessories A Jones Company Afternoon Delight Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cabin Couture Carolina Rustic Furniture CK Swan Consignment Market Dovetail Antiques Dutchman’s Designs Nearly New Oakleaf Robin’s Nest Peak Experience The Summer House Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger Zoller Hardware

Page 37 Page 38 www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.ckswan.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.oakleafhighlands.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.vmantiques.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 9 Page 121 Page 127 Page 8 Page 123 Page 23 Page 114 Page 123 Page 26 Page 19 Page 13 Page 49 Page 63 Page 55 Page 125

Home design Mountainworks Design

Page 130

Page 131 Page 110 Heating and air

Page 80 grading/excavating

Dusty’s

Woofgang Bakery & Grooming

www.mtnworks.com

Page 37

interior design & Home FurnisHings ACP Home Interiors Afternoon Delight Bound’s Cave The Brier Patch

www.acphomeinteriors.com www.boundscaverugs.com

Page 94 Page 38 Page 15 Page 17

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Carolina Rustic Furniture Christine’s Home Decor CK Swan Dutchman’s Designs Honeybee Flea Home Furnishings High Country Furniture & Design Jennings Builders Supply Rusticks The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.ckswan.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.honeybeeflea.com www.highcountry.com www.jbwnc.com www.rusticks.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com

Page 127 Page 110 Page 8 Page 114

www.edwardjones.com

Page 129 Page 31 Page 55 Page 49 Page 63

www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.gracewearcollection.com

Page 37 Page 38 Page 121 Page 15

www.janniebeandesigns.com Page 107 www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 10 www.narcissusbyguiliana.com Page 31 www.peakexp.com Page 13 www.sashayaround.net Page 25 JeWelry - Fine

Afternoon Delight Highlands Fine Art MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry

Dargan Landscape Architects

Page 14

Pro Servicess Four Seasons

www.zollerhardware.com

ACP Home Interiors Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs Gray Lighting & Woodwork The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

www.acphomeinteriors.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 94 Page 127 Page 114

www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com

Page 4 Page 49 Page 63

Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs Lenz Gifts The Summer House

www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 127 Page 114 Page 35 Page 49

luggage Classic Links & Luggage

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 29

massage services

Page 9 Page 125 Page 125

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 92, 110 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 49

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www.fsl-wnc.com

Pages 111, 121 Page 4

linens

Canyon Spa Cashiers Valley Fusion Creative Concepts Tranquility Cove Massage Yoga of Highlands

kitcHen and BatH design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House

Page 105

ligHting

kitcHen accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Cashiers Kitchen Co. Zoller Hardware

www.dargan.com landscapers

Page 38 www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Page 17 www.mirrorlakeantiques.com

Page 4 landscape arcHitects

Page 107

JeWelry - FasHion A Jones Company Afternoon Delight Cabin Couture Gracewear Collections Jannie Bean Custom Jewelry The Look Boutique-Cashiers Narcissus Peak Experience Sashay Around

Gray Lighting & Woodwork

Page 9

investment planning Edward Jones Investments

lamp repair

www.lonesomevalley.com www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com

Page 33 Page 99 Page 110 Page 111 Page 99

mattresses Afternoon Delight Blue Ridge Bedding

www.blueridgebedding.com

Page 38 Page 127

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 114 Page 49

medical services Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Mission Primary Care – Highlands/Cashiers

pHotograpHy Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography Susan B Photography

Page 97

A Jones Company

mortgages Regions Mortgage

Page 25

www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 51

music stores Blue Ridge Music

www.blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 120

Highlands Lawn Main Street Nursery Scaly Mountain Nursery

Mountain Spring Spas and Pools

Pages 25, 111 Page 110

www.alarkaexpeditions.come www.highlandscanopytour.com www.tomsgolftours.com

Page 8 Page 133 Page 86

Page 133 Pages 111, 121 pet care/supplies

The Village Hound Woofgang Bakery & Grooming Zoller Hardware

The Summer House Summer Place Antiques

www.onceuponadog.com

Page 48

www.zollerhardware.com

Page 115 Page 125

Annell, Portrait Artist

www.mountainhotspring.com

Page 9

www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com

Page 49 Page 63

www.annell.com

Page 80

pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs Justin Allman Fire Moss Pottery Peak Experience Smitten The Summer House

www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com

Page 63

www.dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 9 Page 114

www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 17 Page 13 Page 62 Page 49

printing companies

pHarmacies Highlands Pharmacy

Page 111

portraits

painting Morales Painting Pro Servicess

Page 89 Page 93

porcH and patio

outdoor adventures Alarka Expeditions Highlands Aerial Park Toms Golf Tours

www.highlandslawnandgarden.com

pools/spas

nail care The Boutique Nails & Spa Creative Concepts

Page 37 plants/nurseries

movies Highlands Playhouse

Page 120 Page 134

picnic items

Page 99 www.mission-health.org

www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com www.suebphotography.com

Page 89

Dauntless Printing

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puBs The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers

restaurants

www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 77

www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 77

radio stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

Page 13

real estate sales Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Betsy Paul Blair Realty Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Cullasaja Club John Cleaveland Realty Landmark Realty Group Landmark Realty Group – Doug Helms McKee Properties McKee PropertiesJohn & Sandy Barrow McKee Properties Liz Harrris McKee PropertiesCindy Rahe McKee PropertiesMerry Soellner McKee Properties Beth Townsend Preferred Properties – Rayfield Lines Preferred Properties – Ann Scott Sapphire Valley Real Estate Silver Creek Real Estate Group Sotheby’s - Bert Mobley Sotheby’s - David Parker White Oak Realty Group

www.meadowsmountainrealty.com www.betsypaulproperties.com www.blair-realty.com www.highlandsiscalling.com

Page 87 Page 211 Page 117 Pages 8, 110

www.ccphighlandsnc.com www.cullasajaclub.org www.jcrealty.com www.landmarkrg.com

Page 2 Page 85 Page 36 Pages 42, 43

www.landmarkrg.com www.mckeeproperties.com

Page 91 Pages 190-201

www.mckeeproperties.com

Pages 199

www.mckeeproperties.com

Pages 192-195

www.mckeeproperties.com

Pages 200

www.mckeeproperties.com

Pages 196-197

www.mckeeproperties.com

Page 198

www.ppoh.com

Page 25

www.ppoh.com

Page 111

www.sapphirevalleyrealestate.com

Page 125

www.ncliving.com www.highlandsssir.com www.highlandsssir.com www.whiteoakrg.com

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Pages 135-189 Page 5 Page 111 Page 29

Highlands-Cashiers Directory 4118 Kitchen and Bar Adair Bros. Smokehouse BBQ Altitudes at Skyline Bake My Day Cafe & Bistro Canyon Kitchen Cyprus Fire + Water Fressers Courtyard Cafe & Catering The Kitchen Lakeside Restaurant Log Cabin Restaurant Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Meritage Bistro On the Verandah The Orchard Paoletti’s Restaurant Slabtown Pizza Sky Pie Pizza The Blind Mule at Toxaway Station The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro The Zookeeper Bistro

www.lonesomevalley.com/canyonkitchen www.cyprushighlands.com www.firemt.com

Page 81 Page 73 Page 71 Page 83 Page 71 Page 75 Page 75 Page 13

www.thekitchenofhighlands.com www.lakesiderestaurant.info www.logcabinhighlands.com

Page 77 Page 73 Page 73 Page 74

www.adairbrotherssmokehouse.com www.altitudesatskyline.com

www.meritagehighlands.com www.ontheverandah.com www.theorchardcashiers.com www.paolettis.com www.slabtownpizza.com

Page 67 Page 79 Page 71 Page 80 Page 73 Page 79 Page 79

www.blindmulerestaurant.com www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 77 Page 77 Page 77

www.wolfgangs.net

Page 5 Page 80

rooFing Pro Servicess Roman’s Roofing LLC

www.romansroofingnc.com

Pages 111, 121 Page 111

rugs Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House Summer Place Antiques The Village Hound

www.boundscaverugs.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.onceuponadog.com

Page 15 Page 127 Page 49 Page 63 Page 48

sHipping services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

Page 9

Gracewear Collections Highland Hiker Nora and Company Spoiled Rotten TJ Bailey for Men

www.gracewearcollection.com www.highlandhiker.com www.spoiledrotten2.com www.tjbmens.com

transportation Page 15 Page 11 Page 13 Page 28 Page 65

skin care Pinnacle Anti Aging

www.pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 100

socks Peak Experience Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

www.peakexp.com

Page 13 Page 9

Highlands Transportation Company vacation rentals Chambers Realty Landmark Vacation Rentals Pebble Creek Village Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.lonesomevalley.com www.oldedwardsinn.com www.pinnacleantiaging.com

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Pages 25, 111 Page 33 Pages 67, 110 Page 100

Cashiers Community Website

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.vmantiques.com

www.mountainlaureltennisclub.com

Page 114 Page 63 Page 55

cashiersnorthcarolina.coms

www.thevineyardat37highholly.com www.theorchardcashiers.com www.weddingfarmhouse.com

www.highlandswineshoppe.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 93

Gray Lighting & Woodworks The Summer House

Pages 27, 53

Page 72 Page 125

www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 4 Page 49

WoodWork Page 4 yoga

Page 20

Page 62 Page 51

Page 115 Page 80 Page 117

WindoW treatments

Gray Lighting & Woodwork

tHeatre/entertainment Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org

Pages 135-189

Wine & accessories

Page 29

tennis cluBs Mountain Laurel Tennis Club

37 High Holly The Orchard Wedding Farmhouse

Highlands Wine Shoppe Zoller Hardware

taBles Dutchman’s Designs Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger

www.ncliving.com

Pages 8, 110 Pages 42, 43 Page 40

Wedding services

sunglasses Classic Links & Luggage

www.highlandsiscalling.com www.landmarkvacations.com www.pebble-creek.com

WeBsites

spas The Boutique Nails & Spa Canyon Spa Old Edwards Inn & Spa Pinnacle Anti Aging

Page 40

Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands

www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com

Page 99 Page 99

Zipline adventures Highlands Aerial Park

www.highlandscanopytour.com

Page 133

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