HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS
WINTER 2018
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INSIDE THE LAUREL WINTER 2018 VENTURE OUT
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GIVING BACK
Outhouse Race
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Glen Falls
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Michelle Alderson, Volunteer
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Highlands Ice Rink
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Winter Gardening
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Carpe Diem Farms
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We Love Locals
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Highlands Biological Station
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters
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Dive-In Movies
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Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
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Friends For Life
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HCP Auditions
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C-H Humane Society
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Chocolate Cook-Off
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H-C Land Trust
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Laurel’s Winter Photo Contest
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HISTORY
20 Calendar
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Highlands History
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The Village Green
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Cashiers History
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Highlands Community Fund
HEALTH
THE ARTS The Art of Hoyt Starkey
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Mission Hospital
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Highlands Performing Arts Center
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Fall of Immunity
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Highlands Playhouse
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The Art of Clay Hartman
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The Bascom
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Dinner Theater
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H-C Chamber Music Festival
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Root Bound
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Bone Broth
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Dining Guide
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Calendar
Home of Distinction
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Highlands Map
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Financial Focus
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Cashiers Map
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Hudson Library
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Dining Guide
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New Year’s Questionnaire
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Service Directory
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Cashiers Library
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Advertiser’s Index
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Keeping Track
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Viva Cuba
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
DINING
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MAKING IT HAPPEN
JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner
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With the stroke of midnight and a little Auld Lang Syne, the calendar turned another page and a new year appeared. Resolutions are made, dreams are born and the blank canvas of a
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new start is given to us all. We don’t know what the coming year will bring, but we at the Laurel wish you a calendar full of joy and peace. May the days not pass so quickly that we forget to enjoy them and may we all see each one as an opportunity to show kindness and gratitude. Thank you for making us a part of your lives, we look
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forward to an amazong 2018 with you!
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GAME OF THRONES
BY MARY MCCALL | PHOTOS BY NICK BREEDLOVE
When you have to go, go downhill – it’s Sapphire Valley’s annual Outhouse Race, set for Saturday, February 17. For information, visit skisapphirevalley.com/great-outhouse-races.
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hatever else you do or don’t, please make sure that you join Sapphire Valley Resort for its annual end-ofthe-ski-season Outhouse Race, an afternoon of wacky fun for the whole family. What is an outhouse race you ask? Well, imagine watching someone dressed in a crazy outfit, climb into a decorated outhouse built on skis, sit on a toilet seat, and fly down the slopes, all while attempting to stay upright without crashing into the banks. That’s a taste of Sapphire Valley’s annual Outhouse Races, an event enjoyed annually by hundreds of cheering spectators. Want to get in on the fun and enter your own creative throne? The entry rules are simple: you must register in advance and your outhouse must be five feet tall, be equipped with a toilet seat and toilet paper, and be built on skis of course. Beyond those requirements, outhouses are encouraged to be creatively decorated, and the more outlandish the participant’s costume, the better. Past participants included themes like “Who Cut the Cheese?,” “Redneck Wishing Well,” and a clown dressed up in an
outhouse named “Party Poopers.” Free to watch, the Outhouse Races are a spirited event full of creativity and humor. It’s an afternoon of fun you won’t want to miss. The 2018 Outhouse Races will be on February 17. The afternoon starts out with a parade to view all the outhouses, followed by racing at 3:00 P.M. Details are available at skisapphirevalley.com/great-outhouseraces. All proceeds of the event benefit local charities.
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HAVE AN ICE DAY EVENTS
BY JENNY KING
PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO
Like something from a storybook, Highlands’ Ice Skating Rink is the perfect spot for making cherished winter memories.
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hen you think about ice skating, do you see yourself padded down with helmet, gloves, and body armor, with the puck on its way to the net as you make the winning goal? Or do you see yourself dressed in a sparkling ice-blue costume, wowing the crowd with your perfectly executed triple axel? It’s good to have dreams. Even if you’re not ready to win a gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics, you can still hone your skating skills at the Highlands Recreations Department’s Ice Skating Rink at the KelseyHutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street. The rink opened in 2016, thanks to the generosity of Art and Angela Williams,
and has since been a gathering place for skaters of all ages. It only costs $5 per person and they even have skates you can rent if you don’t own yours. There are plenty of places to sit and watch if you’re not inclined to try your luck on the ice and the Rec Department sells water, hot cocoa, and coffee to keep you warm. The rink will be open until March 4 and is a great way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the crisp mountain air. They’re open Thursdays through Sundays for public skating while Mondays and Tuesdays are reserved for group bookings and parties. On Wednesday, February 14, they’ll
be open for Sweetheart Couple’s Skating from 6:0 0 until 10:0 0 P.M. Can you think of a more romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day, surrounded by twinkling lights and the gentle swish of your fellow skaters circling the ice? Okay, let’s forget about the possibility of having to explain to your date why you thought this was a good idea after they’ve fallen for the umpteenth time, and the resultant heart-felt apologies. Just close your eyes and imagine your best self in skates. It can happen. For more information, call the Highlands Recreation Department at (828) 526 -3556.
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WITH APPRECIATION BY JENNY KING
The Old Edwards Inn and Spa and Half Mile Farm honors its neighbors with its unique We Love Locals promotion throughout the winter season. Visit OldEdwardsInn.com for more information.
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f you live in Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, or Rabun counties, you no doubt feel blessed simply to live here. Well, here’s another reason to rejoice – the Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s winter promotion, “We Love Locals.” January through March, Sundays through Thursdays, local residents can enjoy special rates at this award-winning hotel. If the winter blahs have you dreaming of getting away, you’re in luck. You only have to make a quick trip to Highlands and you’ll be transported to the elegance of a European style resort. Imagine this: you arrive on a cold grey Sunday, let’s say about 3:00 P.M. You relax in the Hummingbird Lounge with a glass of champagne or a cocktail and then leisurely make your way to your room and plan the rest of your “stay-cation.”
In the morning, you wake up with a $15 fitness or yoga class and have already scheduled a 50-minute treatment at the Spa. Is it a massage or a facial? Why not both? Afterwards, you treat yourself to the luxurious Spa amenities like the mineral whirlpool or sauna and then rinse off in the Rainforest shower. After you slip into one of their fluffy robes you enjoy a cup of herbal tea as you sit by the fireplace and relax. Knowing you have dinner reservations at Madison’s, you ask to see the Spa Café menu and enjoy a light bite (yes, you’re still in your robe). Your nap leaves you refreshed and ready for some retail therapy so you go to Acorn’s Boutique and Acorn’s on Church where they’re offering discounts during the months of January and February. You’ve already scheduled a complimentary Jane Iredale Make-up Consulta-
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tion at The Spa and the experts there have you looking your best. You dress for dinner, walk downstairs and are treated to a sumptuous meal, created by Executive Chef Chris Huerta. And new this year, locals can also take advantage of the We Love Locals savings at Half Mile Farm, a luxury country inn by Old Edwards. At Half Mile Farm, wake up to a farm-fresh breakfast each morning and ease into the evening with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? It can be yours when you take advantage of the We Love Locals at The Old Edwards Inn and Spa or Half Mile Farm in Highlands. Make sure you bring a photo ID with you as proof of residency. For all the details, visit OldEdwardsInn.com or call them at (866) 526 -80 08.
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DIVE-IN MOVIES BY JENNY KING
Beach Blanket Bingo! The Highlands Rec Park Pool will host Dive-In Movies, 5:30 P.M. Fridays through the season. For more information, visit Highlandsnc.org/recreation-pool.
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rab your swimsuits and towels and head to the Highlands Rec Park Pool Complex for Dive-In Movies, held the first Friday of every month. Sure, lots of water parks hold movies in the summer, but it’s thanks to the enclosed and heated pool and deck that Highlands can offer this family-friendly fun all year round. The water is a balmy
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82 degrees and the pool deck is between 80 and 90 degrees, so even if you want to lounge pool-side, you’re going to have to dress accordingly! You can bring the whole family, because not only are the movies familyfriendly, the price is, too. Admission costs $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and if you have a big family there’s a discounted rate. You’ll get a
free bag of popcorn for everyone, but bring your own floats. In January and February the movies begin at 5:30 P.M. To find out what is showing, call the pool at (828) 526-1595. If you haven’t been to the pool yet, stop by to see what all the excitement’s about, or visit Highlandsnc.org/recreation-pool. You’re guaranteed to have a splashing good time!
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MUSIC REVIEW AUDITIONS BY ADAIR SIMON
Highlands Cashiers Players is looking for talented, enthusiastic singers and dancers for its spring Rodgers and Hammerstein revue.
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ighlands Cashiers Players will hold auditions for singers and dancers for its Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue, “Some Enchanted Evening,” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Singers are invited to audition from 3:0 0 to 5:0 0 P.M. Saturday, January 2, at the PAC with callbacks slated from 5:30 to 7:0 0 P.M. Sunday, January 22, at the PAC. Dancing auditions are January 21 from 1:0 0 P.M. to 3:0 0 P.M. at the PAC and callbacks on January 22 from 7:0 0 P.M. until 8:0 0 P.M. at PAC. The revue will be staged May 24 through
27 and May 30 through June 3 at the Performing Arts Center. It includes many of the Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites. There are five main singers. Musical Director Les Scott will be working with them as well as the backup singers. The production is especially looking for two young singers to perform “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” from “The Sound of Music.” There are opportunities for those who have never been involved in HCP plays to audition. Singers should prepare a Rodgers and Hammerstein song. If you have never auditioned before,
just come and we will give you a song to audition with. Choreographer Danie Beck is joining the production. She owned a dance studio in Miami for 40 years and was choreographer of the Orange Bowl Half Time Show on NBC for 10 years and nationally televised Orange Bowl Parade on CBS for 12 years. Concerning the auditions, she said, “I’ll just have them dance or move on stage for about 40 seconds. They don’t have to be ‘dancers,’ just people who can move well to music. It’s going to be fun.”
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CHOCOLATE COOK-OFF BY LUKE OSTEEN
Forget diets, throw caution to the wind! Be ready to dive face first into The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s Chocolate Cook-off, set for Saturday, February 17.
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he Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will stage their immensely popular Chocolate Cook-Off at the library on Saturday, February 17. This year’s cook-off promises to offer all of the hallmarks of this annual event – newly-minted recipes that demonstrate an artist’s commitment to her craft, cherished dishes that evoke a flood of deeply sensual memories, and a beguiling sense of playful exuberance. From its inception, the cook-off has been an exciting event that draws upon the talents of local cooks, both professional and amateur. Though some of the entrants can be passionate about their offerings, the
competition is remarkably good-natured, perhaps the result of a Meeting Room infused with the scent of cocoa and an irresistible Chocolate Buzz. Previous cook-offs have showcased the remarkable talents found in kitchens scattered throughout the Plateau. Some of the offerings can be endlessly startling in their application of the principles of nouvelle cuisine, though many retain the timeless charm of, well, a slice of sinfully rich Chocolate Cake. The contest will offer first- and secondplace ribbons for the Best Chocolate Dessert, chosen by a three-judge panel based on taste, aroma, creativity, and eye appeal; a People’s Choice Award decided by ballots from those in attendance; and
an award for Best Table Decoration. After the sampling by everyone at the Chocolate Cook-Off, desserts will be offered in a Silent Auction. The competition is open to everyone. Applications may be picked up at the Front Desk of the library. Each contestant should make a dessert to be sampled by the judges, as well as small bites for the People’s Choice competition. For more information, call the library at (828) 743-0215. The Friends of Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library invites all interested parties to join in its work to support the Cashiers Library. Membership forms are available at the Front Desk of the library, 249 Frank Allen Road.
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2017 Winter Photo Submission by Leah-Singleton
CATCH THE MAGIC BY MARY JANE MCCALL
Capture the glory of winter on the Plateau and you could capture some glory for yourself, courtesy of The Laurel’s Winter Photo Contest.
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ave you ever fancied yourself a great photographer? Maybe you’re a professional photographer, or you’re just someone who loves to capture the magic of the moment on your cell phone or pocket camera. Whichever you are, The Laurel is offering you a chance to become a cover artist. That’s right, the 2019 Laurel Winter Photo Contest has begun, so grab your camera and start snapping your way to fame. Your winning photograph could be the cover of our 2019 Winter Edition. Pictured are some of our favorites from last year’s competition. One of these might be just the inspiration you need to capture your own winning shot. All you have to do is keep an eye open for the beauty of this, our quietest and most reflective season, and capture that moment on film. Aspiring cover artists should enter their seasonal and magazine appropriate shots at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine by March 1. Submitted photographs should be
high resolution (at least 300 dpi) and must be of the Highlands-Cashiers area. Amateurs, professionals, young and old, are encouraged to join the fun and share the beauty of the season. Pictures will appear on The Laurel Facebook page and readers can vote for their favorite. The deadline to enter and to vote is March 1 and the winner will be announced on Facebook. The winning photograph will appear on the cover of the 2019 Winter edition of The Laurel. Visit facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine to enter and vote before the March 1 deadline.
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2017 Winter Photo Submission by Emily Frick
2017 Winter Photo Submission by BJ King
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Mark Your Calendar
• Highlands Recreations Department’s Ice Skating Rink at the KelseyHutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street is open until March 4. Open Thursdays through Sundays for public skating while Mondays and Tuesdays are reserved for group bookings and parties. Costs $5 per person. Skates for rent. For more information, call the Highlands Recreation Department at (828) 526-3556. • Highlands Cashiers Players will hold auditions for singers and dancers for its Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue, “Some Enchanted Evening,” at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Singers are invited to audition from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 2, at the PAC with callbacks slated from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 22, at the PAC. Dancing auditions are January 21 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the PAC and callbacks on January 22 from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at PAC. • Highlands Cashiers Players wil host auditions at Hudson Library on Sunday, January 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and Monday, January 8, from 5:30 until 7:00 P.M. at PAC for their Dinner Theater slated for March 15–17 and March 22–24. • Highlands Rec Park Pool will host Dive-In Movies, 5:30 P.M. the first Friday of every month. For more information, visit Highlandsnc.org/ recreation-pool. Admission costs $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. To find out what is showing, call the pool at (828) 526-1595. • Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite the MET Opera’s broadcast of “The Opera House,” a new documentary at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, January 13. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center, is located at 507 Chestnut Street. • Schug Wine Dinner with winemaker Michael Cox at The Farm, Saturday, January 13. The Old Edwards Inn and Spa brings together an exquisite wine dinner, down-home victuals, the musings of authors Ronni Lundy and Sharyn McCrumb, and the irresistible sounds of The SteelDrivers. For more information, call (828) 787-263 or visit oldedwardsinn.com/schugwinedinner. • The Bascom exhibit opens January 13 featuring a collaboration focusing on memory between Bascom Resident Artists Grant Benoit and Vicki Provost. Grant, a contemporary artist who works in printmaking and sculpture wil create an installation inspired by Vicki’s photographs. For more information, please visit thebascom.org. • The Bascom exhibit opens January 13 featuring a site-specific installation by Bascom Winter Resident Artist, Kymberly Day, a Master of Fine Arts student at Clemson University. She’ll be working in the Loft Gallery during her residency as she creates the piece. For more information, please visit thebascom.org. • Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite the National Theatre’s broadcast of “Follies” at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 20. “Follies” is a dazzling musical by Stephen Sondheim performed for the first time on the National Theatre’s Olivier Stage. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center, is located at 507 Chestnut Street. • The Fourth Annual Western Carolina University Master of Fine Arts group exhibit, known for delivering cutting edge contemporary craft and conceptual art from emergent and early career artists, will open January 20 at The Bascom. For more information, please visit thebascom.org. • Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite the
MET Opera’s broadcast of Puccini’s “Tosca” at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, January 27. Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for extraordinary singing. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center, is located at 507 Chestnut Street. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, features a paining by Maddy Buckhannan. Drawing is Wednesday, January 31, Call (828) 743-0880 for more information. • The Bascom will host a reception celebrating all of the artists opening exhibits in January on Friday, February 9, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. The Bascom is a visual arts center located in Highlands. For more information, please visit thebascom.org. • Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite the MET Opera’s broadcast of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” at noon, Saturday, February 10. Tickets are available online at highlandspac. org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center, is located at 507 Chestnut Street. • Sweetheart Couple’s Skating from 6:00 until 10:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 14. For more information, call the Highlands Recreation Department at (828) 526-3556. • Sapphire Valley’s annual Outhouse Race, 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 17. For information, visit skisapphirevalley.com/greatouthouse-races. • The Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s Chocolate Cook-off, set for Saturday, February 17. For more information, call the library at (828) 743-0215. • Singing and songwriting duo of Western Troubadours Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black will perform a free concert beginning at 6:00 P.M., Friday, February 23, at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library For information call (828) 743- 0215. • Root Bound, Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s weekend of Appalachian Food, Culture, and Music, is back again for its second year, February 23 through 25 at The Farm. Call (828) 787-2635 to attend or visit RootBoundHighlands.com to see an indepth schedule for the Appalachian weekend. • Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, features a paining by Annell Metsker . Drawing is Wednesday, February 28., Call (828) 743-0880 for more information. • Highlands Cashiers Players will be showcasing four new directors at their Dinner Theater March 15–17 and March 22–24. Auditions wil be held at Hudson Library on Sunday, January 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and Monday, January 8, from 5:30 until 7:00 P.M. at PAC.
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
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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. at the Highlands Community Building on Highway 64, just past the ball field. There is no charge for the meal. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. at the 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. • Wine Social, 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • 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. • Yappy Hour, 5:30 to 6:30 P.M.,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • 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 Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000. EVERY FRIDAY • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. • Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • 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 Jazz, 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 SATURDAY • Free Tastings, 1:00-3:00 P.M.,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080. • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695. • Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • 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. 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.
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..................... Pescados................................ Rosewood Market..................... The Ugly Dog Pub...................... Wild Thyme Gourmet ............... Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. SHOPPING Alyxandra’s.............................. Bear Mountain Outfitters............ Brookings Fly Shop.................... C.Orrico..................................... Cabin Couture......................... Celebrity Collection................. Classic Links & Luggage.......... Jannie Bean Fine Custom Jewelry.
High Cotton..............................
Martha Anne’s..........................
Dry Sink....................................…
HighlandsFineArt&EstateJewelryCorp.
McCulley’s on the Hill..............
Dutchman’s Designs................
Highland Hiker..........................
McCulleys Main Street.............
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Mirror Lake Antiques................
TJ Bailey’s..................................
Highlands Visitors Center................
Peak Experience............... ……
Whole Life Market....................
Highlands Aerial Park...............
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Dauntless Printing ...................
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ACCOMMODATIONS High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................................................... Innisfree Bed and Breakfast By-the-Lake ................................................... Laurelwood Inn ............................................... ARTS Blue Valley Gallery ............................................... 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 ................................................ FireMoss Pottery ............................................. GG’s Consignments *ETC ............................. Gracewear Collection .................................... Highland Hiker ................................................ Interior Enhancements ................................. 24 | Winter 2018 | thelaurelmagazine.com
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................................................................ Victoria’s Closet ...................................................... VC for Men ................................................................. The Village Hound ............................................ Vivianne Metzger Antiques ............................. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ...........................
Zoller Hardware ....................................................................... SERVICES Cashiers Chamber .................................................................. Dargan Landscape Architects/ Dovecote Gardens ......................................................... Pinnacle Anti Aging ........................................................ Shear Sensations ............................................................. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ............................................
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TAKING HIS BEST SHOT BY JENNY KING
A generous portion of fluffy snow and a rare eye for composition earned Hoyt Starkey top honors in Laurel’s 2018 Winter Cover Photo Contest.
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he winner of this year’s Winter Cover Photo Contest is Hoyt Starkey of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. He is lucky enough to live in an area popular with runners, walkers, and bikers, and is frequently on the trail himself. This photo was taken in January 2017, about one half-mile from his house. “While we don’t get a lot of snow in the upstate, the snow that day was really fluffy and landed on everything just perfectly,” Hoyt says. He admits to being an amateur photographer and remarkably, doesn’t even own a camera! This winning photo was taken with his iPhone 6 and he used no filter post production, but did boost the saturation a bit. Starkey is a frequent visitor to Highlands and is especially enamored of the waterfalls. He takes many photos while on The Plateau and loves to shop while he’s here,
too. He previously entered The Laurel’s photo contest but this is the first time he has been voted a winner. Congratulations on receiving the most number of votes to win our Winter 2018 photo contest, Hoyt.
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LIVE VIA SATELLITE BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY HIGHLANDS PAC
A quartet of shows at the Highlands Performing Arts Center celebrate the magic of theater and the enduring power of opera.
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he Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite the MET Opera and the National Theatre of London. January and February offer four productions. At 12:55 P.M. Saturday, January 13, the MET Opera will broadcast “The Opera House,” a new documentary. This film by multiple Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Susan Froemke surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history and a time of great change for New York. On Saturday, January 20, at 1:0 0 P.M. the National Theatre will present “Follies.” “Follies” is a dazzling musical by Stephen Sondheim performed for the first time on the National Theatre’s Olivier Stage. The cast includes Imelda Staunton, who was
Follies at the National Theatre
recently on NT Live screens in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?;” Tracie Bennett; and Janie Dee. The production will also include a 21-piece orchestra. It promises to be a visual and musical extravaganza, and we are delighted to be bringing it to a local audience. On Saturday, January 27, at 12:55 P.M. the MET Opera will broadcast Puccini’s “Tosca.” Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for extraordinary singing. Sonya Yoncheva stars as the title prima donna alongside Vittorio Grigolo and Bryn Terfel. James Levine conducts. On Saturday, February 10, at noon The MET Opera presents Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” Pretty Yende debuts a new role
at the Met as the feisty Adina, opposite Matthew Polenzani, who enthralled Met audiences as Nemorino in 2013 with his ravishing “Una furtiva lagrima.” Bartlett Sher’s production is charming, with deft comedic timing, but also emotionally revealing. Domingo Hindoyan conducts. For those “in the know,” the MET will broadcast “La Boheme” on February 24, but it will be shown in Highlands on Saturday, March 17. Beverly Wichman will host a pre-opera discussion 30 minutes before each MET Opera. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center, is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
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ACADEMY AND GLOBE NOMINEES BY LANCE MATZKE HIGHLANDS PLAYHOUSE
Highlands Playhouse is screening Oscar favorites throughout the winter season.
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anuary is here and a new year dawns on the Plateau. The holidays are behind us and spring is still a long ways off. Thankfully, the next few months do offer some entertainment opportunities. As the award show season kicks off with the Golden Globes ceremony on January 7, the Playhouse will do its part to make sure you have a chance to get caught up on all of the front-runners. Our Second Annual Award Series will run throughout the months of January, February, and March, as the Playhouse offers films that are in the running for either an Academy Award or a Golden
Globe. Thus far we have already hosted the celebrated films “Dunkirk,” “Maudie,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Big Sick,” “Battle of the Sexes,” and the crowd favorite – “Victoria & Abdul.” Other frontrunners that we have our eye on include “The Shape of Water” (featuring Sally Hawkins from “Maudie”), “I, Tonya,” “Darkest Hour,” and “Phantom Thread.” The quirky indie favorite “Ladybird” has created quite a stir of late, as has the locally-filmed “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” which was shot in Sylva. As always we don’t know the order of
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the titles, keep your eye on our website at www.HighlandsPlayhouse.org, which features a new layout, improved functionality, and more info than ever, all on a platform that plays much nicer with a variety of mobile devices. While you’re there, consider visiting our “Support” tab, as we are in the midst of our annual donation drive and your contribution can make a real difference in our efforts to keep the Highlands Playhouse active for years to come. We are proud to be your local Highlands theater and are happy to be bringing films of this renown to our dedicated local audience.
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ONE GOOD TURN BY DONNA RHODES
For Clay Hartman, a childhood project with his grandfather fostered a lifelong reverence for the mysteries and magic of wood.
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DR Clay “Boca” Hartman had his first big crush on woodworking at the age of 10 when his craftsman grandfather invited him into his workshop. Together they built a battleship. That epiphanal moment launched a woodcraft romance, which blossomed into a construction business later in life. But between graduation from Cornell in civil engineering and his current solar construction management company, he served 25 years in the Navy as a carrier pilot. He married the love of his life who keeps him straight. He dubbed her The Admiral. Clay is one of those lucky people who has highly developed left and right brains. He can paint a landscape and calculate details all in the same brushstroke. He welcomes his engineer brain, his practical side, which often takes charge. It tells his artistic side, “That idea may be cool, but it’s completely impossible.” While left and right occasionally duke it out, they eventually strike a balance and the results are exquisite. On top of being a father, husband, and running his solar CM company, he is build-
ing his forever home near Sunset Rock. Clearly, he’s the kind of guy who thrives on being busy. But a couple of years ago he found himself with unclaimed hours here and there. So, The Admiral bought him a small lathe to experiment with. “Turning came as a very natural process to me,” he says. “As the lathe peeled back layers of wood, I was fascinated to see what surprises Mother Nature had in store.” He liked it so much he bought a bigger lathe. Clay has access to fallen and cleared trees from construction projects and his own home site. He likes turning cast-offs into works of art. Look out! He might swipe something from your burn pile! See Clay’s turned vessels at White Harvest Living, 537 Main Street, Highlands. In honor of his military pals, he donates 10 percent of sales to K9s for Warriors. That brings him full circle to what started it all: the battleship he and his grandfather built decades ago. Contact Clay at bocabowls@gmail.com.
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Clay Hartman and his family.
BY LIN SHEFFIELD
Bascom Resident Artists Vicki Provost and Grant Benoit.
THE BASCOM
The Bascom doesn’t slow down for the winter, thanks to a trio of free innovative exhibits.
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here can you see artwork and find some of the best emerging artists in the region? At The Bascom in Highlands in January and February! There will be not one, not two, but three exhibits at The Bascom, January through March, that spotlight Regional Artists. The first exhibit opens January 13 and features a collaboration focusing on memory between Bascom Resident Artists Grant Benoit and Vicki Provost. Grant, a contemporary artist who works in printmaking and sculpture will create an installation inspired by Vicki’s photographs. The second exhibit also opens January 13 and will feature a site-specific installation by Bascom Winter Resident Artist, Kymberly Day, a Master of Fine Arts student at Clemson University. She’ll be working in the Loft Gallery during her residency as she creates the piece.
T h e t h i r d exhibit opens on January 20. The Fourth Annual We s te rn Carol ina University Master of Fine Arts g r o u p exhibit is known for delivering cutting edge contemporary craft and conceptual art from emergent and early career artists. This year’s class will once again have the opportunity to exhibit their theses projects in the Bunzl Gallery at The Bascom. The Bascom will host a reception cele-
brating all of the artists on Friday, February 9, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. There is never an admission fee to see the exhibits and the reception is free and open to the public. The Bascom is a visual arts center located in Highlands. For more information, please visit thebascom.org.
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE BASCOM?
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NEWDIRECTIONS Paul Herron
Megan McLean
Lee Lyons
Craig Eister
Four talented directors will bring their energy and vision to Highlands Cashiers Players’ Dinner Theater, March 15-17 and 22-24.
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ighlands Cashiers Players will be showcasing four new directors at their Dinner Theater March 15–17 and March 22–24. These community members have agreed to take on this challenging role and bring with them exciting perspectives. Paul Herron is a retired marketing executive and a tennis pro. He volunteers teaching tennis in the community. He also starred in plays at the Unicorn Experimental Theater in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Craig Eister went to Duke University and the University of North Carolina for graduate school. He works in Atlanta, where he also acted and received rave revues for his comedy role in “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” He is on the HCP board and manages the website.
Craig lives in Scaly Mountain. Lee Lyons is a long-time actor, volunteer, and former board member for HCP. Her favorite role was as Vernadette in “The Dixie Swim Club.” She is in two writing groups, is a member of the Asheville Storytelling Circle, and an active storyteller at festivals in the Southeast. No stranger to the stage, Megan McLean has performed in numerous productions at HCP, as well as Theater Macon and Warner Robins Little Theater in Georgia where she was born. Megan currently lives in Sapphire with her two fantastic teenagers, Jackson and Mayellen. She is battling stage IV breast cancer, but helps clients find or sell their mountain homes as a real estate broker
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at Silver Creek Real Estate Group in Cashiers. “HCP’s 2018 goal is to find new directors and actors,” says Donna Cochran, HCP board member and dinner theater producer. “Our dinner theater gives those who have perhaps never been in a play or those who haven’t auditioned in a long time, the chance to appear in a short 10-minute play and see how they like it.” Auditions will be held at Hudson Library on Sunday, January 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and Monday, January 8, from 5:30 until 7:00 P.M. at PAC. Cochran says, “I invite novices as well as seasoned actors to audition for us. These new directors would love to work with fledgling actors in a collaborative effort.”
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American String Quartet
Zukerman Trio
EXCEPTIONAL 2018 SEASON BY NANCY GOULD-AARON H-C CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thanks to an rapturous response from festivalgoers, a host of world famous artists will return for the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 37th season.
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he 36th Season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival ended with a bang – as one patron stated, “I don’t know how the Festival gets better every year, but it does! But we refuse to rest on our laurels; we are hard at work making the 37th Season of the Festival the best ever.” Those phenomenal artists who enthralled you in 2017 have taken Highlands and Cashiers to their hearts and will grace us again with their talent – Zuill Bailey, Philippe Quint, Ani Aznavoorian, Fei-Fei Dong, the Coucherons, and Gary Motley to name a few. The favorite Vega String Quartet will headline the Emory Alumni Night and we will welcome back clarinetist Richard Stolzman. We are thrilled to feature the debuts of the American String Quartet, pianists Natasha Paremski and David Deveau. The culmination of our 37th season will be the spectacular appearance of the renowned Pinchas Zukerman Trio at our Gala on August 12! Stay tuned for information about a special program at the Atlanta High Museum in April, several events at The Carolina Gallery, 10 wonderful feasts and five exciting salons. Join us for an exciting, exceptional coming season!
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DINING
VICTUALS & RITUALS BY JENNY KING
The Old Edwards Inn and Spa brings an exquisite wine dinner, down-home victuals, the musings of authors Ronni Lundy and Sharyn McCrumb, and the irresistible sounds of The SteelDrivers. For more information, call (828) 787-2635.
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he Old Edwards Inn and Spa opens its doors during the winter months for a host of exciting events. On Saturday, January 13, they are hosting a Schug Wine Dinner with winemaker Michael Cox. Cozy up at The Farm for an evening of live music by Wirewood and a multi-course paired menu by Chef Chris Huerta and Madison’s culinary team. The popular Schug wines will make another sellout winter dinner at The Farm, so book early to ensure availability. Root Bound, Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s weekend of Appalachian Food, Culture, and Music, is back again for its second year, February 23 through 25. It all starts Friday night with a family-style dinner, created by James Beard Awardnominated Chef John Fleer and Madison’s own Executive Chef, Chris Huerta. Diners will enjoy live music, high spirits, and an abundance of Appalachian fare, all served up in the rustic elegance of The Farm. Saturday is filled with everything from biscuits and bluegrass to songwriting and salt tasting. Workshops are all led by some of the most renowned names in the South and are as varied as the people that make Appalachia their home. Offered both morning and afternoon, they leave plenty of time for the keynote lunch, hosted by Ronni Lundy, author, editor, and champion of all things Appalachia. Her book,
“Victuals: An Appalachian Journey with Recipes,” won her not one, but two James Beard Foundation Awards. Lundy will be joined by New York Times Best-Selling author Sharyn McCrumb. Her lyrical novels about life in the Blue Ridge Mountains, are written from her true mountain heritage. “My books are like Appalachian quilts,” says McCrumb. “I take brightly colored scraps of legends, ballads, fragments of rural life, and local tragedy, and I piece them together into a complex whole that tells not only a story, but also a deeper truth about the culture of the mountain South.” The afternoon workshops are followed by a multi-chef dinner at The Farm, with live music, high spirits, and tables laden with a bounteous array of victuals. After that last bite, you’ll then be taken by shuttle to the Highlands Performing Arts Center for a concert with Grammy Award–winning bluegrass band The SteelDrivers. On Sunday, the final event of the weekend is a live Bluegrass Gospel Brunch at Springhouse with chefs John Stehling and Denny Trantham. Make plans to attend the Schug Wine Dinner in January and Root Bound in February by calling (828) 787-2635. You may also visit RootBoundHighlands.com to see an indepth schedule for the Appalachian weekend. For more about the Schug Wine Dinner, visit oldedwardsinn.com/schugwinedinner.
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Executive Chef Chris Huerta and Head Farmer Ezra Gardiner
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DEEP BONE NOURISHMENT BY JENNY KING | PHOTO BY MIRIAM WITZL
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earning to live well in a strong body has been Ashby Underwood’s livelihood. She is a mother, wife, activist, writer, kitchen witch, and owner of Yoga Highlands. Over her many years as a yogi and Rolf Method of Structural Integration practitioner she has learned that there is far more beauty in strength than outward appearances. She understands that many of her clients get into yoga to heal their body image, which it does. However, there is a cumulative effect from generation after generation of eating processed foods that results in disease. “I made a discovery,” Ashby says. “Vegetarianism wasn’t working for me, at least the way I was practicing it. At the same time, my family in Virginia was implementing holistic management on the farm. I began learning about nutrient-dense foods and began to add meat from their farm back into my diet. This has turned into a journey of being stronger and living more sustainably.” Jumping on any bandwagon is not necessarily healthy, so Underwood finds herself looking to the past for the answers, rather than the future. Most good foods take time for us to prepare, and sourcing food from sustainable farming helps build community relationships, which nourish us as well. Her recipe is for Bone Broth. Why is this important to her? She says, “The benefits of broth are numerous and can assist symptoms of gut dysbiosis: factors that heal the lining of the gut. Bone broth also provides healthy collagen for bones, tendons, connective tissue, and supple lifted skin.”
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Ashby Underwood
For Ashby Underwood, a judicious return to the basics has brought a nourishing, delicious Bone Broth. Ashby Underwood’s Bone Broth Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar Preparation: 1. Roast chicken, remove meat and reserve. 2. Take remaining bones and place in slow-cooker and cover with water. 3. Add 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. 4. Set temperature to Low, and cook for 24-48 hours. (Note: The same may be done on a stove top.) 5. When bones are soft, strain broth into glass container. Serve along with salt and pepper. You may also add sautéed vegetables and reserved meat for a delicious chicken soup. TIP: Do not re-boil the broth to preserve the gelatin quality of the broth!
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Mountain Dining
VENTURE OUT
GLORIOUS GLEN BY EMILY CROWELL PHOTO BY NICK BREEDLOVE
The transcendent beauty of Glen Falls is revealed in the sleepy winter months.
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e’ve all heard of Glen Falls, right? Visit on a weekend in spring, summer, or fall and the trail is like a superhighway through the woods. I tend to crave solitude in the woods and thus avoid Glen Falls during these seasons, but can luckily find peace here in the cold and quiet winter months. Glen Falls is actually a short series of waterfalls, so don’t make the mistake of thinking the first one you come to is all there is. From the trailhead, follow the trail on the left next to the information sign marked “Glen Falls” to begin your descent along Overflow Creek. A good portion of the trail is reinforced with wooden stairs, which can be slippery when wet or covered with dry leaves, so be careful with your footing. The first observation deck stops you right next to the creek as it begins a long slide down toward the bigger falls. Be sure to stay on the deck – the rocks are slippery and you definitely wouldn’t want to fall in! A little further on down the trail is a side trail to the right – this leads to another observation deck at the top of one of the large falls. There aren’t many places where you can safely look out over the top edge of a waterfall, and this is one of them. From the deck you can see the water fall over the edge practically beneath your feet down to the rocks a seemingly long way below, and look out at the mountains to the east through the opening in the trees cut by the creek – all at the same time! Take a moment here to stop and pay attention in wonder. Backtrack to the main trail and go on the next stop, which is the bottom of the drop you just stood on top of. The creek breaks up into several different bright strands as it tumbles over the edge. Looking up here, I like to imagine all the individual water molecules lining up at the top as though waiting in line for a roller coaster, eager for their own turn to joyfully leap out in a freedom fall onto the ledge below. What a ride! Meet up with our friendly water molecules further on downstream, where they take a long and bumpy ride down the rocky creek bed in a multi-tiered drop that, if you’re hiking on an empty stomach like I tend to do, might remind you of a wedding cake. Beyond this you can continue to yet another smaller drop, taking the trail on the right when it forks. (The left fork goes to Blue Valley.) Of course, you have to climb all those steps uphill on the way back. Look at it as an opportunity to slow down and appreciate being at peace among the trees. To reach the trail, take Highway 106 from Highlands toward Dillard for 1.7 miles to Glen Falls Road on the left. Follow the dirt and gravel road on the immediate right for another mile to the trailhead.
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WINTER GARDENING BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER
Winter Gardening moves indoors and places the spotlight on terrariums, your own little kingdom.
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hen the weather outside is frightful, gardening inside can be joyful. Sure, there are houseplants you can tend, or you could resort to your science class project days and build a terrarium. First let’s look at the word “Terrarium” (don’t say it five times real fast. You just did, didn’t you?). “Terra” means earth. In mythology, Terra Mater translates to “Mother Earth.” She is the goddess of the earth. “-Arium” is a suffix that means “a place where things are kept.” So, there you have it. Terrariums are places where earth is kept. When planning your terrarium, you need to decide if it will be open or closed as that decision will determine which plants to use. Closed terrariums are great if the humidity level in your home drops due to your heating source. Search for a glass container with a wide mouth to make it easier for plant placement. Make sure your container is
clean and dry, then add rocks on the bottom for drainage, top with a layer of activated charcoal to help with aeration, then top with potting soil—you’ll need enough to allow the roots to develop and spread. Next is where your creativity comes into play. Pretend you are Mother Nature looking down on a vast landscape. How do you envision your garden? You can add “boulders” by adding more rocks, create a fairy garden, or visit an aquarium supply store for small added features. Moss is a must-have for closed aquariums, and other plants could include Maidenhair Fern, mini English Ivy, Variegated Philodendron, Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant), or others you may find. You will need a paint brush to get dirt off the leaves since there’s not a lot of rain storms in a terrarium – remember you are Mother Nature. Add just a few tablespoons of water and put a lid on your little universe.
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If you see more condensation than plants, that means the inhabitants are breathing too heavily – just crack the lid a little and give them some fresh air for a few hours. Moderate light is best. Open terrariums follow most of the same rules except for the plants. Moss may not live long, but succulents and most cactus plants will thrive. Whether you choose open or closed terrariums, enjoy your little world as you dream about your outdoor garden in the spring, when the real Mother Nature takes over. Paraphrasing from several quotes, “Surely as there is winter, the spring is sure to come.” Let’s get ready.
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GROWING KNOWLEDGE BY CHARLOTTE MUIR
HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
The Highlands Biological Station fosters the research, teaching and training that are critical to preserving the Plateau’s unique natural heritage.
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ighlands is wonderfully diverse area with more species of plants and animals than nearly any other temperate rainforest ecosystem. The Highlands Plateau supports a variety of northern affinity species that are rarely found in the Southeastern United States, for example, goldenwinged warblers, birch trees, and spruce trees. This tremendous diversity extends to our insects as well. Highlands serves as a refuge for many bee species, including important pollinators that are facing threats to their fitness and survival. With so many important species located here in Highlands, it is imperative that we share our growing knowledge with the community. In order to support our mission to foster research and education focused on the rich natural heritage of the Southern Appalachians, we continue to develop com-
munity programming that focuses on current concerns for the region. Research, teaching, and training have always been central to the Highlands Biological Station, which annually hosts hundreds of students, faculty, and researchers for immersive study in one of North America’s richest ecosystems. Having researchers working here is vital to understanding the effects of climate change and human influence on various ecosystems. Our Botanical Garden serves as an outdoor laboratory for researchers and students from around the world but is also an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the diversity of the Plateau in a garden setting.
Lindenwood Lake The Highlands Biological Station serves the community of Highlands and all who visit. Please stop by to stroll the Botanical Garden, which is open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk. Plan on joining us this summer as well for our Zahner Conservation Lecture series, an educational workshop, or a children’s nature camp. For more information regarding HBS and what you can do to contribute, visit our website at highlandsbiological.org or give us a call at (828) 526-2221.
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Winter Wren
Male American Goldfinch
Male Purple Finch
WHAT’S TWEETING BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | MALE HOODED WARBLER PHOTO BY ED BOOS
The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count paints a troubling portrait of the future of local birds.
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very winter since 1900, the National Audubon Society has sponsored a winter bird count called the Christmas Bird Count or CBC. Today, CBCs take place across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and beyond. The CBC mobilizes over 2,400 counting groups including over 60,000 individuals whose counts total upwards of 70 million birds. These yearly bird counts become part of what is one of the largest citizen science database in the world. They are used to specify winter bird populations and distributions, including their homelands and the “climate space” in which they exist. National Audubon has released “The Audubon Report,” focusing on 588 North American bird species and the likely impact of rising temperatures. A shocking 126 North American bird species are projected to lose more than half of their existing ranges to climate change by 2050;
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another 188 birds could lose more than half of their current range by 2080. The town of Highlands is part of a designated Important Bird Area, making it a conservation priority for birds. Several studies show that the Southern Appalachian Mountains could serve as a main artery for species migrations in a future of shifting climate. Within these hemispheric and local contexts, the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is part of this effort to know where our bird populations stand and what the future holds. Totals for the most recent Highlands Plateau CBC on December 15, 2017, will be available soon. Last winter, a total of 1961 birds were identified, ranging unevenly across 46 species. By far the most common species, as in years past, was the Dark-eyed Junco, sighted 565 times. Other species sighted many times included: the
Carolina Chickadee (159), American Goldfinch (117), American Crow (106), Mallard (95), Song Sparrow (87), Tufted Titmouse (81), Pine Siskin (80), Blue Jay (71), Wild Turkey (63), American Robin (59), Northern Cardinal (58), Mourning Dove (56) and White-breasted Nuthatch (52). Some notable low count birds included the Sharpshinned Hawk, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Fox Sparrow, Winter Wren and Hermit Thrush. Our birds evidence both the tenacity and frailty of life. All the while they are beautiful to look at and they will sing you a song. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, focused on enjoying and preserving birds and their habitats, is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society and a 501(c) (3) organization. For information on all our activities and membership, please visit highlandsaudubonsociety.org.
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HISTORY
Horseback Riders from Crane Stables on Satulah by George Masa
HORSES IN HIGHLANDS BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO COURTESY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
From its earliest days, horses have always been part of the Highlands landscape.
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hen the 19th century turned 20, horseback riding was a favorite pastime in Highlands. Potts Livery Stable had a thriving business. By 1920, when cars were introduced to Highlands, speed limits were enforced for this new rumbling, racing beastie on four wheels. One might have thought horses were exempt, but they had speed limits, too. That was an insult to a young person’s hormonal need to go flying down Main Street just for the sheer thrill of it. Anne Altstaetter Rhodes remembered the day her brother Raoul along with Margaretta Duane (later Wood) went airborne, galloping so fast through town they were
arrested for speeding. This wasn’t Margaretta’s first encounter with the law for horsing around. She was arrested once before for riding on the town’s sidewalk. “I didn’t even know it had a sidewalk,” she protested. For those who didn’t own a horse in the 1930s, Crane’s Riding Stables (current site of The Bascom’s ceramics studio) provided steeds of varying speeds. By 1941 Highlands had its first horse show at Mirror Lake. Out of six entries, Louis Doggett won the grand prize. Today, horses are rarely seen near town. No one goes galloofing [sic] down the sidewalk, but Highlands is still on the map for its horses, namely in the area of hoof care.
Easy’s Slipper, an invention of the talented team at Carpe Diem Farms, has worked miracles for horses worldwide which have a variety of conditions that affect their feet. So, while Highlands’ sidewalks are equinefree, the town itself still has a warm place in its heart for these amazing creatures. And speaking of heart, “Heart of the Blue Ridge” by historian Ran Shaffner, the reference for these monthly columns, has many more compelling stories about the area and its creatures of two and four legs. Check out highlandshistory.com, email highlandshistory@nctv.com, or schedule a visit to The Highlands Historical Museum, 524 North Fourth Street.
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SHOTS RANG OUT BY JANE GIBSON NARDY
HISTORIAN, CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The brutal murder of shopkeeper Evan Pell galvanized the quiet Cashiers community.
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n a wet, overcast, hot, August afternoon in 1901, 50-year-old Evan F. Pell, a well-known and highly respected Cashiers resident, was shot and bludgeoned to death in the road outside the front door of his general store. The following details of this event are taken from the testimony of witnesses to the crime, found in the records of the Macon County, North Carolina Superior Court. Evan Pell’s wife, Elizabeth Coats Bryson Allison Pell, was the first person questioned by the prosecutor. Since the Pell home was right across the road from the store, she could see and hear what was going on that morning at the store and it was obvious to her that several local men were coming and going, drinking liquor, loudly arguing and cussing each other and she also knew they all, including her
Current picture of Evan Pell’s general Store
husband, had loaded pistols in their pockets. She walked across to the store and told Evan his dinner was ready. She told the men, including Javan Long and his father Columbus Long, to go on home and don’t come back. But they did come back in the early afternoon and soon everyone had their pistols out and Columbus Long also had a large steel slingshot, which he used to hit Evan Pell on the head. Then shots rang out. Javan Long with pistols in each hand, shot Evan at least twice, causing Evan to stumble backwards down the road where he was hit again by the steel slingshot. Doctors testified that the two gunshots were the initial cause of death but had there been no gunshots, Mr. Pell would have died from the blows to his head. Javan Long testified that he fled
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the murder scene, left the state and changed his name to Bill Foster, but was later caught and returned to Jackson County. Local rumors said that Javan had dressed in women’s clothing to make his escape and many women in town feared he would return and kill someone else. His trial was moved to Macon County where he was found guilty and sentenced to five years in state prison. The picture accompanying this article, taken by Laura Brown, is the small building that was once Evan Pell’s general store, which is now part of the Cornucopia Restaurant’s complex located not far south from the Cashiers Crossroads on Highway 107 South. And, across the street still stands the building which was once the home of Evan Pell and his wife – now occupied by McKee Properties.
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WELCOMING DANA WADSWORTH, MD TO HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL BY DONNA RHODES
Evidence-based medicine and a deep sense of connectedness are the cornerstones of Dr. Dana Wadsworth’s new practice.
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here’s something magical about the Plateau. It beckons the very best. Dana Wadsworth, MD, heard that call 15 years ago when she bought a cabin in Highlands. A decade-and-a-half later she surrendered fulltime to Highlands’ beauty, serenity and a deep feeling of connectedness. Dr. Wadsworth is the newest addition to the outstanding staff of the Mission Community Primary Care health team. She serves an adult population, focusing on three areas of expertise: preventative, acute and chronic care. Preventative care focuses on annual wellness checkups, healthy lifestyle, screenings, etc. If your situation is acute, Dr. Wadsworth is there to get you back on track. Chronic care looks at the longer term, with
attention to heart monitoring, hypertension, diabetes, etc. In addition to serving Highlands at Mission Community Primary Care, Dr. Wadsworth will attend patients in Franklin at Angel Primary Care. Anthropology, liberal arts (poetry, literature and the visual arts), the outdoors (hiking, yoga and wildlife) and science (particularly microbiology and, of course, medicine) weave through Dr. Wadsworth’s background. This vast experience opens doors to many facets of a patient’s lifestyle and health. “I approach people in an evidence-based medicine kind of way while taking into account the psycho-social-spiritual aspects of each individual,” she said. “All things are in-
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terconnected and affect one’s health. I do my best to point patients toward the positive.” Because she is already a part-time resident, she is a member of the Highlands/ Franklin family. “Coming from Atlanta, I am ready for a smaller, slower-paced lifestyle that will give me more time to focus on my patients and absorb the energy of mountains. Environment matters and sets the stage for interconnectedness, which I feel is the core of good care.” Call Mission Primary Care Highlands at (828) 526-4346 to set up an appointment with Dr. Wadsworth. Let her be your preventative, acute and chronic care specialist for a lifetime of quality health.
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THE FALL OF IMMUNITY AND THE RISE OF SICKNESS
Dr. Sue Aery
BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
There are some simple steps you can take to avoid falling prey to the cycle of sickness and partial recovery.
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ARNING: This article contains some harsh realities, but we are not without hope. Too many are getting sick already this winter. The rise of influenza and the common cold and now the stomach virus that lasts days instead of 24 hours is happening beyond “normal!” The antibiotics are losing their potency against the very strong superbugs that are overtaking our population and hospitals. They have already begun to destroy our microbiome, which protects us from disease and sickness. Now for some hope – what can we do about all of this? We can take some respon-
sibility and action to strengthen our immunity. Immunity is an innate function of the body. Some of the problems that compromise our natural immunity are stress, lack of sleep, poor hygiene, lack of exercise and poor eating habits and choices. Consider this: so many “foods” that we humans consume actually break down and destroy our gut and immune system. Most of the time, what is happening in the gut is well under way before you become physically sick. The signs that you are unhealthy begin with poor digestion, poor sleep and lack of energy. Poor mental focus and memory as well as chronic pain and inflammation are also signs of a damaged gut.
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If we continue to abuse our gut by eating foods that damage its lining, we will continue to become a sick society, falling prey to needing more and more medications and relying on the Big Pharma industry. We are 4.4 percent of the world population but we use 52 percent of the drugs in the world. These drugs further damage our bodies and we continue to form diseases that rob us of our quality of life and life itself. Though I would add that these equal rulers need willing subjects as well, as Jack LaLanne once said, “Exercise is King, Nutrition is Queen. Put them together and you’ve got a Kingdom.”
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THE FLOW IN 2018 Mary Abranyi and Ashby Underwood
BY MARY ABRANYI
Mary Abranyi is a local Realtor with Landmark Realty Group and the owner of Cashiers Valley Fusion where she teaches weekly yoga classes, workshops and retreats. She works closely with long-time friend and fellow yogi Ashby Underwood of Yoga Highlands to bring a positive flow to the Plateau.
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t is in these moments that we tend to put a heavy emphasis on creating plans or goals for our personal, professional and financial future. As the year moves on however, it becomes easier and easier to get lost in the shuffle of life and those well-intentioned plans and goals are often hijacked by unexpected circumstances. It can be anything, big or small, from a health crisis to a natural disaster, a loss of income or an unexpected expense to the carelessness of someone else’s actions, any time and out of the blue. The bottom line is, there is a lot in this world that is out of our control but it’s important to remember that how we choose to react can either give us power or take it away. Frustration, anger and even sadness are common emotions that often arise when things don’t go quite as planned, so before you know it and without effort, you’ve become lost in the negativity of those unplanned situations. Think of it this way, it’s just as easy to pick your feet up and keep moving with the flow of the river as it is to stay rooted in the muck so why wouldn’t you choose to move forward with ease instead of struggle. For some, going with the flow will come naturally, yet for others it will be work but that’s okay because the work can bring rewards beyond measure. Developing skills to embrace the chaos of life can impact how you grow in the sacred relationship you have with yourself as well as with others. This growth becomes strong when we ground ourselves in the present moment and create space for mental and emotional flexibility. Energetically, connecting to the now is a critical exercise for a peaceful existence in a world that sometimes feels anything but peaceful, With this, I challenge you to breathe more consciously, be in the present moment and stay positive, avoid negative self-speak, lean on others for advice or assistance and acknowledge your reactions to the unexpected or unintended. Let go of control, let go of fear and know that you can’t control others. Let go of perfection and learn to manage the stress caused by the unexpected. Allow yourself to become aware and assess the situation and its severity. Is it life altering? How will it affect you and others? Be able to respond to changes peacefully, purposefully and mindfully. Take time to observe with intention. It’s wonderful to have goals and to plan for the future, but without a sense of where you are in the here and now you may find it difficult to go with the flow.
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HEALTHY NEVER TASTED SO GOOD BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN | HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM
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ale, Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Tahini Salad is a tasty, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free calcium bomb. Full of this important nutrient, the salad will also supply you with ample doses of protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, Vitamins A and C, which we sometimes don’t get enough of in the winter. It’s hard to find a healthier lunch. Sweet potatoes offer a nice warmth to the salad, too.
Kale, Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Tahini Salad Serves 4
Ingredients 1 medium Sweet Potato, chopped into small chunks 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 bunch Dinosaur (Lacinato) Kale, stalks removed, leaves finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1 medium Avocado, sliced 4 tablespoons Raw Pumpkin Seeds 1/2 cup Tahini Dressing 1 cup Quinoa, cooked according to package’s directions Instructions Place Sweet Potato in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer for five minutes or until soft. Test with a fork. Drain and put the Sweet Potatoes on a cast iron skillet with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute for three minutes. In the meantime, combine the Kale with salt, oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. Using your clean hands, mas-
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sage the Kale until soft. Put on a serving plate. Top the Kale with Avocado Slices, Pumpkin Seeds, warm Quinoa, and warm Sweet Potato. Pour tahini dressing over the salad and serve.. Tahini Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup Raw Tahini (good quality), a paste made of ground hulled sesame 1/2 Lemon, juice of 1/4 cup Warm Water Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste Instructions Combine all ingredients in a cup. Slowly add the water: If the water is too hot or you put it in too quickly, the sauce may curdle. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
IN THE HEART OF CASHIERS BY WILEY SLOAN
Cottage Walk means gracious living in the heart of Cashiers.
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inter is one of the most beautiful times of year here in the North Carolina mountains. Imagine yourself curled up in an easy chair in front of the gently-glowing fire of your new Cottage Walk home. Through the large windows you see the magnificent evergreen trees that surround the eight-home community sway gently in the breeze. The homes at Cottage Walk, located in the heart of Cashiers, offer a unique opportunity for carefree living. Homeowners have a choice of three different floor plans, each offering three bedrooms and three-anda-half baths or more. One design offers a large bonus room upstairs that is perfect for a playroom or a hobby room or office. Designed by one of the area’s most respected architects, the open floor plans offer casual luxury with a stylish flair. Master craftsmen have installed designer-selected luxury finishes to provide premier living spaces indoors and out. Built in the style of modern farmhouse cottages these homes include the amenities that families of the 21st century demand. The cedar shake roof and plank siding blend into the surrounding landscape. Hardwood floors and plank walls on the main floor are reminiscent of the style so popular in cottage homes for the past
several decades. Two wood-burning fireplaces with stone surround anchor living space in the Great Room and on the large screen porch. Kitchens at Cottage Walk will please the most avid cooks. The custom cabinets keep everything organized. Choose from either quartz or Caesar Stone for your countertops to complement your Thermador appliances. A large Master Suite completes the downstairs. The spacious Master Bath includes both a shower and a soaking tub, plus dual vanity. The upper floor pampers your family and guests in ultimate comfort. Each spacious, light-filled bedroom suite includes large windows that frame majestic views of the mountain vistas. The Homes at Cottage Walk are unique to the area. Imagine yourself enjoying a leisurely stroll around the Village Green, right next door, and attending the many festivals and events throughout the year. The many restaurants, shops, and art galleries of Cashiers are just a short walk from this enclave. Want to branch out to Highlands or Sapphire? You are just minutes away from all that these venues have to offer. Cottage Walk – tranquil mountain living in a premier setting. Contact Kati Miller at Old Cashiers Realty at (828) 743-9900 to learn more about this exciting community.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF VALENTINE BY MARY BETH BRODY | EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
On Valentine’s Day, consider financial gifts for those you love.
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ast year, Americans spent more than $19 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts, according to the National Retail Federation, with the majority of this money going to flowers, candy, cards, and an evening out. These gifts were thoughtful, of course, and no doubt appreciated, but they were also somewhat disposable, for want of a better word. On the other hand, some financial gifts can have a pretty long “shelf life.” Beyond simply enclosing some money in a card, what sort of financial gifts can you give? The answer depends somewhat on the recipient. For example, if your sweetheart is also your spouse, some of the gifts suggested below may be redundant to the financial moves you make together. However, if you aren’t married, or if you and your spouse maintain separate finances, these ideas may make excellent Valentine’s Day presents: • IRA contributions – Technically, you can’t contribute directly to someone else’s traditional or Roth IRA, but you can write a check to your loved one – although, of course, he or she is free to use the money for any purpose. Like most people, your valentine may not usually contribute the
yearly maximum amount – which, in 2017, is $5,500, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older – so your check should be quite welcome. A traditional IRA can grow on tax-deferred basis, and contributions may be tax-deductible. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and any withdrawals you make before you reach 59½ may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty. A Roth IRA’s earnings are distributed tax-free, provided withdrawals aren’t taken until the account owner is 59½ and has had the IRA for at least five years. • Charitable gifts – Consider making a gift to a charitable organization supported by your loved one. When you send cash to a qualified charity, you can get a tax deduction, but you might gain even bigger benefits by donating appreciated securities you’ve held for more than one year. By doing so, you can generally deduct the value of the securities, based on their worth when you make the gift. Plus, neither you nor the charity will have to pay capital gains taxes on the donated investments. • Contributions to an emergency fund – It’s a good idea for everyone to maintain an emergency fund to cover unanticipated expenses, such as a major car repair,
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a new furnace or out-of-pocket medical bills. If your valentine doesn’t have such a fund, consider helping him or her establish one, with the money going to a liquid, lowrisk account. • Gym membership – Although not actually a “financial” gift, a gym membership can nonetheless bring some positive economic results to your valentine. For one thing, the insurance industry is providing more incentives to encourage people to exercise and live healthier lifestyles. But even if a gym membership doesn’t give your loved one a break on insurance premiums, it can nonetheless result in better physical conditioning, which, in, turn, could ultimately result in lower medical costs. On Valentine’s Day, you may still want to get your sweetheart something associated with the holiday. But if it’s within your means to do so, also consider one of the above suggestions for financial gifts. Your generosity will still be felt long after the chocolates are eaten and the flowers have faded. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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WINTER READING BINGO BY EMILY CROWELL
Hudson Library has a sure tonic for the winter doldrums – Book Bingo!
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re you in a reading rut, or otherwise wanting to try reading a new genre but don’t know where to start? Hudson Library in Highlands is here to help get you out of your literary comfort zone in a fun way with Winter Reading Bingo! Each bingo “card” has 25 suggestions for different kinds of books to read, ranging from new releases to classics to non-fiction to poetry. When you complete a square, you write the title of the qualifying book on the card, and when you complete a row, column, or diagonal, you get a small prize. There’s a wide enough variety of choices on the card for everyone to at least start – and once you mark off one square, you’ll want to mark off more. Of course, the kids get to play on their own cards, and earn their own prizes. The
kids’ bingo card admittedly looks a lot more fun (Read a book about dinosaurs? A book about dogs? A non-fiction graphic novel? Yes, please!), and it’s a great way for students to use their new StudentAccess library accounts – checking out a book using StudentAccess is actually on one of the squares. What a fun way to improve reading skills, learn new things, and get a little better acquainted with the library! As always, if you’re having trouble finding a bingo-suggested book to read (or listen to), your friendly library staff is happy to recommend one or two, and may actually be participating in Winter Reading Bingo themselves. Besides bingo, Hudson Library is still a flurry of activity in these slow months, albeit a quieter, more subdued flurry. Staff is busy work-
ing on projects they don’t necessarily have time to complete during the busy season. Afternoons see schoolkids visiting to work on homework or afterschool groups coming in to participate in programs. Thursday mornings in particular are lots of fun, with preschool kids brightening up the atmosphere on their way to storytime in the childrens’ room. The meeting room walls are vibrant with the work of rotating local artists, and Community Coffee with Mayor Pat Taylor will resume starting Friday, February 23. Hudson Library is located at 554 Main Street in Highlands and is open and welcoming Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., weather allowing. The library can be reached by phone during open hours at (828) 526-3031
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NEW YEAR’S QUESTIONNAIRE BY DONNA RHODES ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER
A simple inventory of the year in review provides a precious snapshot of a life being lived.
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or over two decades Bobbo (my ex and best buddy), our kids, and I have reviewed the year with our personalized New Year’s Questionnaire. Bobbo invented this ritual when the kids were little. It’s been an annual event ever since. Not only does it chronicle our histories, it gives us a chance to connect in important ways and stay in touch with our triumphs as well as trials. As John Steinbeck said, “What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” New Year’s Questionnaire High Points Low Points People I Shall Miss Favorite Movie Favorite Song Favorite Author/Book Predictions Hopes Goals Lessons Learned What am I saying “Good-bye” to in 2017 What am I saying “Hello” to in 2018 If this sounds infinitely more compelling than making a resolution, feel free to use it. Adapt it to your family’s lifestyle. The questions may seem lightweight until you start reviewing in earnest. You don’t have to write complete sentences, spell correctly, or do a Hemingway tome, just write from the heart. You will be glad 10, 20 years from now when you read your life and that of your kin in review. This could be a way of fulfilling that promise to yourself to be more mindful. And who knows, if you rise to fame, it could be a bestseller!
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WINTER AT THE LIBRARY BY LUKE OSTEEN
With chocolate, movies, stories, and songs and tales of the American West, there’s nothing sleepy about winter at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.
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y all logic, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library should be in hibernation during the winter months. Summertime residents have fled to warmer climes and the community contracts to a couple hundred souls. But paradoxically, the library becomes a hub of community activity, in addition to a meeting site for friends staying in touch and a clearinghouse for local gossip. Keeping the community spirit going are the free movies held every Thursday at 3:45 P.M. Guests are treated to free popcorn and bottled water. At this time of year, librarian Serenity Richards spotlights the awards season by booking Oscar and Golden Globes favorites across the spec-
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trum of genres. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Storytime is slated for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 10. Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Cashiers, this event introduces young people and their parents to this incredibly successful program initiated by Dolly Parton. Youngsters are presented with stories and books that they’ll cherish. Then there’s the perennial favorite, the Friends of the Library Chocolate Cook-off, set for Saturday, February 17. You can read more about this event in this issue of Laurel, but suffice it to say that with a meeting room jammed with the chocolate creations of local chefs, both professional and amateur, no one goes away without a full tummy and
a deep sense of satisfaction. Since details were still being ironed out as this issue of Laurel went to press, you can find out more about this unforgettable event by calling the library at (828) 743-0215. This contest is open to all culinary artists and everyone is invited to attend and sample the offerings. On Friday, February 23, the singing and songwriting duo of Western Troubadours Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black will perform a free concert beginning at 6:00 P.M. The duo’s “Songs and Stories of the American West” is a joyful celebration suitable for the entire family. For information on these programs and all the services the library offers, call (828) 743- 0215.
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KEEPING TRACK BY WILEY SLOAN
A marvelously detailed train layout is the perfect escape.
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s with many young boys the allure of trains snagged Harley at an early age. Remember the thrill you had when you saw a train? Many of us dreamed of driving a train or being a conductor. Harley Layow had a model train as a youngster but as he matured he put his train away. His love of trains took a back seat to his role as family man, father, biology teacher, and coach. Once he retired the love of trains could then be fed. In his Highlands house, Harley built a room specifically for his trains. Long tables line the walls. Windows fill the room with light as Harley mans the numerous transformers and switches that control the multitude of trains. Trap doors allow access to the meandering tracks. Follow the trains through the villages each depicting a different season of the year. Look closely to notice that the trains are different gauges – some narrow, others wide. Some sport steam engines, others diesel. The multitude of buildings share different architecture like you would see in most towns and cities. Lincoln Logs were used for some of the buildings, others are from Department 56 and other hobbyists. As the various trains traverse the neighborhoods, pay close attention. You will notice symbols that are important to Harley’s family. Look at the football teams on the field and guess what universities his sons attended. Over the hills and dales, through the city streets past the gas stations and the 50’s-
style diner, look for Highlands landmarks too. Did you spot Helen’s Barn or T.A. Anderson Goldsmith Jewelers and Community Bible Church? With more than 50 buildings filling the 16-foot square room, there is much to behold. Harley loves to share his trains with youngsters of all ages. Their eyes sparkle as the train takes on water or unloads freight. The educator in him calls Harley to share life lessons as he conducts school children through the train system. When they correctly answer his questions, they are rewarded with a lollipop. A man of strong faith, Harley works his faith story into his love of trains. Through the years Harley’s love of trains has been chronicled in several publications. The Highlander’s Galax News included a special feature called “Weekend at Harleyville” and a hobby-focused publication entitled Classic Toy Trains also published an article in March of 2012. There are always new and exciting updates being made to Harleyville. When visits by school children or grandchildren are on the calendar, Harley sets to work to finish his latest update. When not spending time with his wife or working with trains, you may find him flying model airplanes with other Highlanders. Over the years Harley and his wife have ridden on 20 different trains in the U.S., Canada, and Costa Rica. If you or your children or grandchildren would like to see this train extravaganza, just give Harley a call at (828) 526-3257 between May through November. Check out his website at harleyvillerr.com. All aboard!
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VIVA CUBA BY MARY JANE MCCALL
Travel Organizer Scott Crowe is the local gatekeeper to the beauty and relaxed pace of Cuba.
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ravel to Cuba has become increasingly popular among American travelers, who now join their international counterparts in enjoying the beauty, art, culture, and warm welcoming people of our sunny, southern neighbor. Recent changes in the law require that you now need to travel in a group, typically of three or more, so individual travel is not an option, but for small or large groups, Cuba offers an affordable and unforgettable experience. Travelers should organize their trips through a Cuba Organizer of trips which can be a reputable travel agency or other approved organization. For a more personal and immersive experience it is possible to arrange a tour with an individual organizer who travels there often, and enjoy helping others experience the Cuba they have come to know and love. One such individual locally who is happy to arrange and lead a tour for travelers is
Scott Crowe, who first traveled to Cuba in 2006 and has since enjoyed introducing his home away from home to travelers from all over. Services such as those Scott offers ensure that you’ll get the most out of your vacation. He assists in arranging flights and transportation, housing, and reservations; and, helps tailor your trip to meet your group’s interests so that you are free to enjoy each moment of your Cuban experience. Housing is often in a casa particular, or private home, where you are welcomed into a privately-owned home which allows you to enjoy the richness and closeness of local neighborhoods and an authentic taste of the culture of Cuba. It’s not unusual for your host to cook a bountiful breakfast for you prior to starting your day’s explorations. Travelers should unplug when they reach this island paradise, as cell phone service and texting can be prohibitively expensive.
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A once daily or every other day trip to an internet café should suffice in keeping you connected and allow you to enjoy the relaxed pace of life here. Trips do have parameters of activities that are available to tourists, but you’ll never be at a loss for something to do. Travelers will be able to enjoy sunny beaches, trips to museums, historic sites such as Ernest Hemingway’s home, the Napoleon Museum, UNESCO heritage sights, tobacco fields, botanical gardens and so much more. Enjoy their nightlife by learning to salsa or enjoying the nightlife in a local bar or restaurant. More remarkable and memorable than all of that are the memories you will bring home of the warm and welcoming people, who made you feel so at home, and who shared their lives and homes with you. Those memories of Cuba will last a lifetime. For more information you may contact Scott at scott@havanascott.com.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
ACCOMMODATIONS
ARCHITECTS
BEAUTY
CABINET DESIGN
CLEANING
CONSTRUCTION
HOME DECOR
PRINTERS
REAL ESTATE
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BIZ SPOTLIGHT
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT MICHELE ALDERSON
AN ANGEL IN ITS MIDST BY JENNY KING
For Hospice House Foundation President Michele Alderson, service is a labor of love.
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he Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina has an angel in its midst, and that is Michele Alderson. Michele is one of the founders of the organization and President of the Board of Directors. An inpatient hospice facility in our area was the collective dream of hospice volunteers, hospice medical directors, and business folks and was established in 2005. Why was this so important to Michele? “That’s easy,” she said. “My brother died at the age of 52. He was a Vietnam Veteran and died of cancer, and we were so lucky to have him in a hospice inpatient setting. Our family witnessed firsthand the love and compassionate care that a hospice team exhibits to patients and their
loved ones at end of life.” That led her to become a hospice volunteer herself, in 2002. “I saw how many hospice patients and their loved ones could be benefited by an inpatient facility in our community,” she said. “Other than my loved ones, being a hospice volunteer and working for the foundation’s mission is the best thing that has ever happened in my life.” The goal is to raise $4.9 million of which $3.1 million has been raised. They can break ground the summer of 2018 when an additional $850,000 is raised, and start receiving patients in 2019. The foundation holds three Charity Dining events each year to raise funds, one
in Highlands, one in Cashiers, and one in Franklin. Michele is quick to point out, that she alone is not responsible for the foundation’s successes to date, that besides her board and the generosity of the community, she would like to give credit to founding member Evie Byrnes of Highlands, who passed away in 2016. Michele says, “Evie was a tremendous help and supporter. She worked tirelessly for our mission and was a dear friend. We all miss her dearly.” To learn how you can be a supporter of the Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc., visit them online at hhfwnc.org or call them at (828) 524-6375.
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CHANGING THE LIVES OF HORSES BY SUE BLAIR CARPE DIEM FARMS
Thanks to some special horses at Carpe Diem Farms, horses around the world have been given a new lease on life.
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s we begin the 26th year of the foundation and the 21st year of the farm, I have decided to write a series of articles. Over the next several months I’ll tie together what we do, how, why and the significance each horse plays in our overall experiential educational programs and the life of Easy’s Slipper. The backbone of our existence is our herd. Nine magnificent horses, ranging in age from 11 to 30. Sweet Pea, a 23-year-old Quarter Horse is the last of our original herd. She is the daughter of Fast ‘n Easy for whom Easy’s Slipper is named. She arrived here as a two-year-old. Like her mother, she has terrible flat feet (a breed and breeding issue) and requires shoeing to keep her soles off the ground so not to stone bruise, abscess and go lame. She was a tremendous asset; every little girls’ pick at camps and after school programs. She loved her work and the attention. Once Easy’s Slipper was born, she became its poster girl. Because of abscesses her coffin bone remodeled. “No hoof, no horse,” would be Sweet Pea if not for Easy’s Slippers. She actually has a special set of slippers rightfully called Sweet Pea (short and long). They have a huge rocker which allows her to find her comfort spot. She rocks back and forth at liberty and stays sound and able to work in the arena with some special little girls at the walk-trot. A win-win for her. Recently, while giving a presentation at a Vet Clinic in Mocksville, North Carolina, for 30 farriers, veterinarians and interested owners, Dr. Jim Meeker presented us with a horse who had a Grade 4 (5 is worst) lameness with navicular disease. Without ever having tried it before, we put SP Longs on Webster. His pain was miraculously eliminated and he presented sound even at the trot! His before and after x-rays were remarkable. Since Webster, the SP slippers have been used on three more horses with remarkable results. The horses of CDF are changing the lives of horses! Carpe Diem Farms Inc. is a 501©3 located in Highlands. For more information, visit carpediemfarms.org.
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CARING FOR KATY & DYLAN BY ELIZABETH SPAULDING BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS
The careful pairing of Bigs and Littles brings absolute delight to both parts of the equation.
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anuary is National Mentoring Month, so it seems fitting to highlight some of our awesome matches. Franklin Ingram and Mary Adair Trumbly have served as Big Brother and Big Sister to siblings, Dylan and Katy, for the past year and a half. In this time, they have built a relationship through shared activities and unique experiences. They spend time consistently with their Littles, talking to them, sharing a meal, and exploring new things like operas and ballet at The Performing Arts Center in Highlands, crafts and art lessons at The Bascom, and spending time with horses at a horse sanctuary. These mentors are great role models and help provide their Littles with opportunities to immerse themselves in this community through service and volunteer work
Big, Franklin Ingram with little, Katy
and have lead them to this desire to give back through their example. Dylan and Katy have expressed their appreciation for their Bigs because they are dependable and kind people who are invested in their lives and want the best for them. Having a mentor has helped Dylan and Katy to feel more connected to the community, and more content and adjusted in moving to a small town. This Fall, Katy was named Student of the Month for her middle school. This was celebrated with pride, as Mary Adair bragged about Katy to everyone in the community from Rotary to church and everywhere between! Basking in the glow of a young person’s success is, no doubt, one of the greatest rewards of mentoring.
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We are always looking for additional mentors of all ages who would like to commit to being a part of a child’s life. Our Cashiers branch offers both school-based and community-based programs that allow our volunteers flexibility and fun. The school-based program takes place in either Blue Ridge or Summit Charter School and allows mentors the opportunity to assist children with academics and social skills. The community-based program is available in Highlands and Cashiers and enables mentors the freedom to participate in activities that occur after-school or on the weekends. If you want to learn more about mentoring through BBBS, please contact Elizabeth Spaulding at cashiers@bbbswnc.org.
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RETIREMENT HOME FOR PETS BY DONN GASH FOREVER FARM
Friends for Life’s Forever Farm provides a loving home for aging and neglected pets and farm animals.
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riends For Life has a unique mission: provide loving, lifelong care for senior and special needs pets. We are not a shelter – we are a retirement home and an assisted living facility. As such, we require a unique environment, and we believe we have just that at our Forever Farm. Located on 10 acres in Lake Toxaway, we offer an alternative to the traditional shelter. With long-term care in mind, we maintain a strong focus on quality of life over the long haul. This means a move away from kennels and banks of cages, and towards group living and more space for each pet to live in. It means a clean, but less sterile environment, with an emphasis on warm, soft spaces. Rather than operate as a temporary space until a pet
can be adopted, we offer a permanent home-like environment in the probable event they won’t be adopted. Our cats live in colonies, and are able to interact, explore, and spread out, as opposed to cages. Our enclosures have porches where felines can lay in the sun and feel the breeze. The dogs live in small groups, which is a wonderful thing, as they are social creatures. Also, they have allday access to yards where they can exercise or just hang out. Inside, they’ve got beds with soft blankets. Having a larger piece of property also allows us to house and care for several livestock animals. We currently have three horses and two pigs living at the farm. The horses have pasture where they can graze
and stretch their legs, and a clean stable where they spend their evenings and receive personalized special diets. The pigs have a house full of warm straw bedding and a large enclosed yard. This is no small undertaking, and we rely on our dedicated staff and wonderful group of volunteers to help maintain this vision. We hope you will visit the Forever Farm and see what we’re doing for yourself. It’s the sort of place you walk away from feeling happy for the animal residents. And who knows? Maybe you will decide to join our mission as a volunteer or support us by contributing in some other manner. For information or to arrange a tour, visit our website at friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or call (828) 508-2460.
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NEW FELINE ADOPTION CENTER BY DAVID STROUD | CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY
Angelica is one of the more than 50 cats and kittens who currently reside at CHHS and will benefit from the new adoption center specifically designed for felines.
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hen the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of the new CHHS Canine Adoption Center in July 2016, the 26-year-old original shelter became a felines-only building on our 10-acre campus. That’s the good news, since ideally shelter cats and dogs should be housed in separate facilities because sometimes they can, well‌ fight like cats and dogs! (Not fight, per se, but some felines and canines can definitely heighten the stress for each other in a shelter environment.) The bad news is that the 26-year-old building is showing its age and suffers from substantial maintenance and repair issues, and also has minimal housing areas for cats and kittens designed for animal intake based on a generation ago. In just the past five years, for example, despite our low-cost and free spay/neuter program, we have quadrupled the annual intake of cats and kittens into our no-kill shelter! The old building only has two play rooms for cats, two tiny porch areas, and a poorly-designed and inadequately ventilated room for kittens. The new CHHS Feline Adoption & Animal Care Center will feature four cageless cat rooms, three large porches for plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and a modern kitten nursery room with a large glass wall for
public viewing. A greatly needed and long overdue feature in the new building will also be a state-of-the-art medical room for visiting veterinarians and vet techs (as well as trained staff) to conduct examinations, provide treatment and perform minor surgeries for all our animals. Other features include a bathing and grooming animal care area, improved office space for staff and volunteers, and upgrades to the restroom and entrance to become ADA compliant. Construction on the new CHHS Feline Adoption & Animal Care Center is expected to begin this spring. Through the generous donors who have already come forward expressing their support for the cats, kittens, and overall animal care for all our shelter pets, we have raised more than 50 percent of the expected construction costs for the new building. Please consider a generous contribution to make this much-needed building a reality. The new CHHS Feline Adoption & Animal Care Center will allow us to save more lives, provide the very highest of compassionate care, and find more forever homes for the abandoned and neglected animals in our community. Thank you very much for your support!
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Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. CHHS is located on Highway 64 in Sapphire, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads and is open 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit us online at www.CHhumanesociety. org or call CHHS at (828) 743-5769. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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AS WINTER UNVEILS THE LAND BY JULIE SCHOTT
HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust curates a collection of precious wild places scattered throughout the Plateau.
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hile the weather outside may be cold or snowy, chances are there will be days with pleasant conditions that might encourage you to strap on you hiking boots and hit the trails. Winter hiking is different from the rest of the year. While the views can be a little less colorful, the lack of leaves can expand views through the woods, unveiling scenery not normally visible during warmer months. Ice and snow can make a proverbial “winter wonderland” but can be a trail hazard so if you are going out to hike this winter, be mindful of the potential for icy conditions. When one of these pleasant winter days occurs, why not get acquainted with the public trails that are conserved by HighlandsCashiers Land Trust? Places like the Satulah Mountain Preserves and Sunset Rock at Ravenel Park are hard to beat for their long-range views any time of year; they are our two oldest conserved properties and have been in our care for over 100 years. Pinky Falls offers a nice walk through the woods that leads to a picturesque riverbank. The Kelsey Trail and Rhododendron Park are close to town and full of evergreen rhododendrons and dog hobble. If you prefer to avoid walking in steep or hazardous terrain, try a gentler path like those at Dixon Woods off Bowery Road, where the view around the pond can be particularly picturesque during those colder days where ice forms on the pond. If you are just looking for a good place to build a snowman, try the McKinney Meadow in Cashiers, HCLT’s newest property located in the heart of the historic 107 South corridor in Cashiers. Winter recreation can be fun, just be mindful of the terrain and you can have a truly magical experience. Though the Land Trust has a handful of public trails and parks for your enjoyment, the majority of the properties we conserve are privately owned and though they are not open to the public they preserve valuable natural assets that help provide clean drinking water, habitat for wildlife and more. To learn how you can conserve your family lands or help us save mountains, contact us at info.hitrust@earthlink.net, (828) 526-1111, or visit us online at www. hicashlt.org. Together we are saving our most treasured places.
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CELEBRATIONS OF ALL SIZES The gorgeous grounds and complete facilities ensure that The Village Green remains the vibrant emerald heart at the center of Cashiers life.
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ooking to host a corporate picnic, family reunion, birthday party, wedding or other special occasion event in 2018? Look no further than The Village Green, the lovely 13+ acre park in the heart of Cashiers. The outdoor rustic feeling and the peaceful natural surroundings make it a picture-perfect spot for celebrations of all sizes. The Village Green has three open air venues that offer unique vistas and experiences perfect for an unforgettable event. The Gazebo is a rustic structure with large lawn area at the Crossroads that may be used for various events, concerts and private functions. The Pavilion in the center of the park is a sizable covered shelter with six long picnic tables. “This past year the Pavilion was used for
baby showers, family reunions, church picnics, wedding welcome parties and many, many birthday parties,” says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. The Village Green Commons is the large, open air, multi-use venue on Frank Allen Road that is popular for weddings and other large special events. Along with these, the Hayes Fairchild Memorial Garden is a lovely, intimate setting for small gatherings with stacked stone seating under a vine covered arbor. During spring and summer, The Village Green blossoms with native azalea, rhododendron, and lupine as well as colorful hydrangeas, perennials and annuals. The spectacular dahlia garden blooms into early fall. The beauty of The Village Green inspires creativity to events memorable and unique.
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“Everyone loves a party,” says Self, “What better place to celebrate than in the delightful green heart of Cashiers!” The Village Green is a public park that is privately conserved and maintained by a nonprofit organization. Day to day operations are funded by individual contributions and special events like the upcoming Cashiers Plein Air Festival in July. “The Village Green is more than just a community park,” says Self, “The Village Green is a park for the community.” If you would like to know more about The Village Green hosting a wedding or special event, email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com or call (828) 743-3434. For more information about The Village Green, including a calendar of events, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.
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THEY DID IT! BY DONNA RHODES
The Highlands Community Fund reaches its long-sought goal of sustainability.
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uzzah! After a three-year push the Highlands Community Fund finally reached its $1.5 million target. A round of applause goes to all the generous donors in the region who helped realize that goal. This achievement not only makes money more accessible for local needs, but it also gives those shepherding that money more control over its distribution. Why is $1.5 million a magic number? That sum locks-in the fund, assuring all the money accumulated through investment and savings (the principal) will accrue enough return every year to support specially-selected charities. A little over $60K will be distributed without putting a dent in the principal. And the distributions will be independent of any restrictions outside the governance of the Highlands Community
Fund and its partner. Asheville’s Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Bottom line…this makes things solid, reliable, and permanent. Here’s how the fund works for donors and recipients. The two organizations work together. CFWNC does the vetting of all the local charities, which request grants. They examine organizations top to bottom, administration to recipient. That’s excellent news for HCF and donors. They don’t have to worry about the charity’s legitimacy and management. If CFWNC says it’s worthy of your gift, it absolutely is. After vetting, creditable organizations are recommended to the Community Fund Board. The Board fine-tunes the list, votes on the finalists, and recommends the awards. Members of these two groups remind
donors that giving through their agencies is easy and safe. Contributions are placed in an endowment, from which distributions are made according to a spending formula. Advisory Board Chair Jim Landon adds, “We are very grateful to those generous people who have helped us meet this goal, having a permanent source of charitable capital for Highlands and the surrounding region means that grants can be awarded to projects of highest need now and can continue to meet needs as they change over time.” CFWNC supports the growth of its affiliate funds to extend the benefits of philanthropy across the region. To learn more about The Community Foundation, call (828) 254-4960 or visit cfwnc.org.
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GLOW WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED BY DONNA RHODES
Dawn McGiboney’s dazzling creations are a breathtaking blend of light and imagination.
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awn McGiboney is all about light, from her given name, Dawn, to the radiance her work beams on the world, literally and figuratively, to her sunny disposition, in itself a kind of light therapy, to the way she shines in the business realm. Dawn is a native of the area. Her family has some serious Macon County Founders’ creds dating back to 1802. There’s an ancestral pride that drives her to continue to pioneer the region much like her great-great-great grandparents, but this time with the technology of the 21st century. She does this with partner and husband, Dale, and their company Highland Mediaworks, a digital media company that specializes in 3D projectionmapping. Projection-mapping is a cuttingedge technology that uses custom animations and then projects them onto multiple 3-D surfaces. If you are not yet an initiate, you’re in for a stunning visual experience. Imagine an animated light show that can fit onto an object
(a car, a wedding cake, a building) like an animated skin painted in dancing light. It’s mesmerizing, entertaining, and definitely more than the sum of its innumerable parts. Highland Mediaworks presentations are goose-bump beautiful and marrow-deep inspirational. Dawn and Dale take marketing expertise and apply it hyper-locally with the philanthopic-ish project, Tour Macon County NC. The Tour Macon County NC project creates
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videos of landmarks, eye-popping vistas, hotels, legendary golf courses, through a documentary and creates outlets for the video on kiosks and websites in the county. There are over 100 local residents/ visitors interviewed for the video and it is the most comprehensive documentary of Macon County. The endeavor closest to her heart, is the revival and restoration of her ancestral farmhouse/ land. Dale and Dawn have worked to transition the working farm into a 70-acre wedding venue dubbed, The Wedding Farmhouse. You can even ride a hot-air balloon on the property, and of course see 3D projection mapping directly onto the farmhouse itself! They produce projection mapping for Winter Lights & Summer Lights at the NC Arboretum and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, and provide Highlands’ premier realtors/ clubs with web/media services. For more information, visit HighlandMediaworks.com, WeddingFarmhouse.com, and TourMaconCountyNC.com.
Greetings from the Glenville Area Historical Society, The Glenville Area Historical Society, formed in 2009, has sought to preserve, collect and share the history of the Glenville area from the coming of the early settlers in 1827 to the time when the lake was built in 1941 into present day. Dedicated volunteers have interviewed older residents, collected old photos, documents and artifacts, presented history tours, gathered family histories, and established the Glenville History Museum that houses this local history and hundreds of related historic artifacts. 2016 marked the grand opening of the Museum. Since then several hundred visitors have come to learn about the area heritage. Exhibits display collections of old Glenville photos and maps in addition to historic household items, farm tools and handmade quilts. Historic lifestyles, gathering places and pictorial histories of area communties are presented as well. At the museum volunteer docents interpret the lifestyle and stories of the area. The 2018 Museum plan includes enhancing present exhibits while adding a children’s corner and recounted stories from old time residents. The Society is working on publishing a Glenville History hardcover book, offering another history tour, presenting a craft workshop, as well as carrying on our traditional annual June Ice Cream Social and Fall Meeting with a featured speaker. To accomplish these goals, we are launching our first direct donation request with this letter. We are a 501-C3 organization so your donation is tax deductible. Please consider a donation to help us reach our funding goal of $16,000. Your Historian donation will be honored on a new plaque in the Museum. Platinum Historian - $500 or more Gold Historian - $250 to $499 Silver Historian - $100 to $249 Bronze Historian - $50 to $99 Historian - $5 to $49 Thank you for your previous support as a member or visitor. We now ask you and the wider community for help to preserve the uniqueness of Glenville’s history. We will reopen the Museum on Memorial Day Weekend and invite you to visit, bring others and be a part of relating the fascinating story of the Glenville area. Please send your donation to: Glenville Area Historical Society P.O. Box 106, Glenville, NC 28736. For more information call 828-743-1658.
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In-town, English-inspired Cottage boasts gorgeous gardens, exceptional views of Big Sheepcliff, and charming, one level living. Open plan 2BR/2BA home with 3 fireplaces, wet bar, hardwood floors, attached garage. Over 100 boxwoods grace the landscaping! M L S # 86952 / $ 4 9 9 , 0 0 0
H O L LY F O R E S T
CEDAR CREEK WOODS
Perfect mountain home! 3BR (plus bonus room), 4BA open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and stone fireplaces with gas logs in the living and family rooms. Two levels of covered deck space and an oversized garage with workshop. ML S # 84890 / $389,000 FURNISHED
MERRY SOELLNER C: 828.399.1580 merry@cashiers.com
Truly a lush paradise! Private setting with great mountain vistas, stream and waterfall. 3BR/3.5BA, stone wood-burning fireplace, wood cathedral ceilings, oak flooring, private balconies, deck spaces. Granite counters, black appliances in kitchen. M L S # 8 5 3 5 3 / $ 4 3 5 ,0 0 0
Nicely remodeled 3BR/3BA tennis cottage with loads of charm and private feel! Open floor plan features stone WBFP and wood walls. Kitchen has granite countertops. 2BR on the main level, each with its own bath. Enjoy winter views from the large deck. M L S# 8 7172 / $ 3 8 5,0 0 0
McKeeProperties.com 619 Highway 107 South Office: 828.743.3411
I N -T O W N C A S H I E R S Tucked away in a lush setting is charming Willow Cottage. 3BR/2BA, nicely updated and sits on 1.14 acres of child-and-pet-friendly land that is convenient to town. Large, screened Carolina Room, complete with fireplace. MLS# 85605 / $ 3 6 7,5 0 0
P I L O T M O U N TA I N 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 and attractively furnished and move-in ready! M L S # 8 6 4 9 4 / $ 2 7 5 , 0 0 0 FURNISHED
P I L O T M O U N TA I N
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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. MLS # 85724 / $225,000
Great value on a delightful 2BR (with bonus room)/3BA mountain cabin, ready to be made your own! Peaceful and quiet with nice outdoor spaces and an open concept plan inside. Enjoy Hogback Mountain views from the spacious deck. M L S # 8 5 0 0 2 / $ 1 8 5 , 0 0 0
WHITESIDE FOREST This 2BR/1.5BA family home, located amidst hardwoods with Fowler Creek rushing by and ENORMOUS boulders is comprised of many great living spaces. Lots of nice, wide deck space for viewing the great outdoors! MLS# 84 597 / $185,000
H O L LY F O R E S T 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 / $ 1 1 9 ,0 0 0
McKeeProperties.com 619 Highway 107 South Office: 828.743.3411
MERRY SOELLNER C: 828.399.1580 merry@cashiers.com
NEW LISTING
C H AT T O O G A C L U B Outrageous views of Whiteside and other mountains from this stunning 4BR/5.5BA beauty sitting atop Chattooga’s prime view ridge. Interiors boast lovely wood floors, warm pine paneling and multiple fireplaces. An elegant, timeless home. M L S # 87248 / $2,73 0 , 0 0 0
NEW LISTING
FOUND FOREST Absolutely stunning views from this lodge-style 5BR mountain estate. All major rooms focus on the expansive views. Wonderful covered and open deck runs the length of the home. Three main level bedroom suites. Privately sited 1BR/1BA guest house. M L S # 8 7 1 5 8 / $ 2 ,2 9 5 ,0 0 0
› Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture › Wade Hampton Golf Club Development Team (1985–1993)
› Co-Founder McKee Properties
SHEEPCLIFF WOODS 4BR/4.5BA farmhouse with metal roof and poplar, stone, & wood siding sits amidst a 6.2 acre in-town estate. Immaculately maintained with chef’s kitchen & 2 bedrooms on main level. Gardens, trails, lush landscaping, & awesome views! M L S # 84406 / $9 9 5 , 0 0 0
619 Highway 107 South Office: 828.743.3411 McKeeProperties.com
› Real Estate professional since
BETH TOWNSEND Vice President beth@cashiers.com 828.421.6193
1993
› Cashiers area summer resident since 1970, full time since 1981
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ADVERTISER’S INDEX
accOmmOdatiOnS Black Bear Lodge Chambers Realty Country Club Properties Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins Half-Mile Farm Landmark Vacation Rentals Old Edwards Inn & Spa Silver Creek Real Estate Group Whiteside Cove Cottages
www.blackbearlodgeofsapphire.com www.highlandsiscalling.com www.ccphighlandsnc.com www.firemt.com www.halfmilefarm.com www.landmarkvacations.com www.oldedwardsinn.com
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www.ncliving.com
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antiqueS & hOme furniShingSS Bound’s Cave Christine’s Home Decor Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience The Summer House
www.boundscaverugs.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
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architectS Home Architects®
www.homearchitects.com
www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com www.thebascom.org www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com BarS
High Dive The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers
www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com
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Bedding Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
www.jbwnc.com
Page 34 Page 13 Page 21
Page 72 Page 100
Page 75
BuSineSS/Office SupplieS Dauntless Printing
Page 72 chamBerS Of cOmmerce
Cashiers Chamber of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce
www.cashiersareachamber.com
Page 8
www.highlandschamber.org
Page 8
cleaning/hOuSekeeping ServiceS Pro Servicess Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service
Page 80 Page 72 clOth/uphOlStery www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 13 Page 21
clOthing & acceSSOrieS Acorns Boutique Bespoke by TJ Bailey C. Orrico Highland Hiker McCulley’s Peak Experience Spartina 449 TJ Bailey for Men
www.corrico.com www.highlandhiker.com www.peakexp.com www.Spartina449.com www.tjbmens.com
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clOthing cOnSignment The Blue Elephant
Bird SupplieS
Page 16 clOSet deSign
Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House
www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Pages 4, 72 Page 21
cOmfOrterS
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
Page 9 BOOkS
The Book Nook
Page 8 BuilderS
Arrowood Construction Lupoli Construction
Jennings Builders Supply
Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House Page 31 Page 33 Page 9 Page 31 Page 21
www.srebalusconstruction.com www.warthconstruction.com Building SupplieS
Page 72
art gallerieS/artiStS Around Back at Rocky’s Place The Bascom Peak Experience Smitten The Summer House
Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction
www.arrowoodconstruction.com www.lupoliconstruction.com
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Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 34 Page 13 Page 21
cOmmunitieS Cullasaja Club Silver Creek Real Estate Group
www.cullasajaclub.org www.ncliving.com
Page 19 Pages 92-93
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
gift ShOpS Page 58
craftS The Bascom Peak Experience
www.thebascom.org www.peakexp.com
Page 33 Page 9
cuStOm caBinetry/cOuntertOpS Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry Jennings Builders Supply The Summer House
www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com www.jbwnc.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Pages 4, 72 Page 75 Page 21
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 13
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 73 Page 21
www.wilbankssmilecenter.com www.jbwnc.com www.thebascom.org
Page 61 Page 75
www.highlandscashiersplayers.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org www.highlandswineshoppe.com
Page 33 Page 54 Page 64 Page 27 Page 40
www.highlandspac.org www.vil agegreencashiersnc.com
Page 32 Page 71
flOral deSign /flOriStS Fiddlehead Designs
Page 47 furniture
Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Nearly New The Summer House
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 34 Page 13
www.highcountry.com
Page 81 Page 28 Page 21
www.summerhousehighlands.com furniture cOnSignmentS
The Blue Elephant Consignment Market Nearly New
www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com
Page 54 grading/excavating Page 16 grOOmerS
Woofgang Bakery & Grooming
Page 77 hair SalOnS
eventS The Bascom Betsy Paul Art Raffle Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Highlands Wine Shoppe Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center The Village Green
www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 9 Page 47 Page 9 Page 21
Larry Rogers Construction
dOOrS/WindOWS Jennings Builders Supply
Page 31
Betsy Paul Art Raffle
dentiStS Dr. Joe Wilbanks
www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
giving Back
cuStOm furniture Dutchman’s Designs Gray Lighting and Woodworks The Summer House
Around Back at Rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Fiddlehead Designs Peak Experience The Summer House
Page 16 Page 28 Page 28
Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts
Page 46 Page 72 heating and air
Holley Heating & Air Conditioning
www.holleyheating.com
Page 73
hiStOrical SOcietieS Glenville HIstorical Society
Page 83 hOme acceSSOrieS
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Carolina Rustic Furniture Consignment Market Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience The Summer House
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 9 Page 34 Page 28 Page 13 Page 9 Page 21
hOme deSign Mountainworks Design
www.mtnworks.com
Page 79
interiOr deSign & hOme furniShingS Bound’s Cave Christine’s Home Decor Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs High Country Furniture & Design Jennings Builders Supply
www.boundscaverugs.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 11 Page 72 Page 34 Page 13
www.highcountry.com www.jbwnc.com
Page 81 Page 75
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cOSmetic Surgery
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The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 21
inveStment planning Edward Jones Investments
www.edwardjones.com
Blue Ridge Music Page 64
JeWelry - faShiOn Jannie Bean Custom Jewelry Peak Experience
www.janniebeandesigns.com www.peakexp.com
Page 15 Page 9
Page 9 kitchen and Bath deSign
Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry The Summer House Gray Lighting and Woodworks
www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Pages 4, 72 Page 21
lamp repair
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 34 Page 13
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 73 Page 21
www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 34 Page 13 Page 21
maSSage ServiceS Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands
www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com
Page 58 Page 58
mattreSSeS Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
www.blueridgebedding.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 34 Page 13 Page 21
medical ServiceS Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP Mission Primary Care – Highlands/Cashiers
Page 67 www.mission-health.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org
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Page 72 painting
Morales Painting Pro Servicess
Page 60 Page 80 pet care/SupplieS
Woofgang Bakery & Grooming
Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography Terry Barnes Fine Art Photography
Page 77
Page 27
www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com
Page 77 Page 52
pOOlS/SpaS Mountain Spring Spas and Pools
www.mountainhotspring.com
Page 9
pOrch and patiO The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 21
pOttery Around Back at Rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs Peak Experience Smitten The Summer House
www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 31 Page 9 Page 13 Page 9 Page 31 Page 21
printing cOmpanieS Dauntless Printing
Page 72 puBS
The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers
www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com
Page 42 Page 42
radiO StatiOnS WHLC FM 104.5
Page 57
mOvieS Highlands Playhouse
nail care
Page 73
linenS Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House
Page 52
phOtOgraphy
lighting Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs Gray Lighting and Woodworks The Summer House
www.blueridgemusicacademy.com
Creative Concepts
kitchen acceSSOrieS Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
muSic StOreS
www.whlc.com
Page 15
real eState SaleS Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
www.meadowsmountainrealty.com
Page 49
Page 99 Page 73 Pages 67, 72 Page 2 Page 19 Page 76 Page 17 Page 51 Pages 84-91
Pages 88-90 Page 91 Page 55 Page 72 Page 65 Pages 92-93 Page 5
www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com
Page 43 Page 39 Page 35 Page 39 Page 39 Page 12 Page 41 Page 41 Page 40 Page 39 Page 42 Page 42
www.wolfgangs.net
Page 5
www.cyprushighlands.com www.thekitchenofhighlands.com www.logcabinhighlands.com www.oldedwardsinn.com www.meritagehighlands.com www.ontheverandah.com www.slabtownpizza.com
rugS Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House
www.boundscaverugs.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 11 Page 34 Page 21
Shipping ServiceS Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship
The Spa Boutique
Page 9
Peak Experience Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
www.highlandhiker.com www.tjbmens.com
Page 12
www.peakexp.com
Page 9 Page 9
SpaS Old Edwards Inn & Spa
www.oldedwardsinn.com
Page 12
taBleS Dutchman’s Designs
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Page 13
theatre/entertainment Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
www.highlandscashiersplayers.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org
Page 64 Page 27
www.highlandspac.org
Page 32
tranSpOrtatiOn Highlands Transportation Company
Page 17 vacatiOn rentalS
Chambers Realty www.highlandsiscalling.com Landmark Vacation Rentals www.landmarkvacations.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com
Pages 67, 72 Pages 53 Pages 92-93
WeBSiteS Cashiers Community Website
cashiersnorthcarolina.coms
Page 70
Wedding ServiceS Wedding Farmhouse
www.weddingfarmhouse.com
Page 8
WindOW treatmentS Gray Lighting and Woodworks The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Page 73 Page 21
Wine & acceSSOrieS Highlands Wine Shoppe
www.highlandswineshoppe.com
Page 40
WOOdWOrkS Gray Lighting and Woodworks
Page 73 yOga
ShOeS Highland Hiker TJ Bailey for Men
www.oldedwardsinn.com SOckS
Pages 86-87
reStaurantS Highlands-Cashiers Directory 4118 Kitchen and Bar Cyprus The Kitchen Log Cabin Restaurant Madison’s Meritage Bistro On the Verandah Slabtown Pizza Sky Pie Pizza The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro
Skin care
Page 45 Page 29
Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands
www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com
Page 58 Page 58
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Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Chambers Realty www.highlandsiscalling.com Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners Ellen Goulding Myers www.discoveringameliaisland.com Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com McKee Properties www.mckeeproperties.com McKee Properties Liz Harrris www.mckeeproperties.com McKee PropertiesMerry Soellner www.mckeeproperties.com McKee Properties Beth Townsend www.mckeeproperties.com Preferred Properties www.ppoh.com Preferred Properties – Ann Scott www.ppoh.com Sapphire Valley Real Estate www.sapphirevalleyrealestate.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Sotheby’s - Bert Mobley www.highlandsssir.com
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