Laurel Celebrating 10 Years
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Publisher’s Note
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ike the song says, June is busting out all over. Gardens and storefronts are full of color, kids are out of school and tee times are getting hard to come by. As you enjoy your way through these mountains in bloom, we thank you for bringing the Laurel along for the journey. Vive le Summer! Janet and Marjorie
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The Laurel Magazine • June 2012
The Laurel Magazine • June 2012
Contents Events
14 • Highlands Relay for Life 16 • Honduran Village Fundaiser 20 • Warrior Foundation Adventure Race 21 • Highlands Motoring Festival 22 • Cashiers Music Festival 24 • Big Ol’ Country Breakfast 25 • Summertime Arts and Crafts Show 26 • Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction 28 • Fifth Annual QuickDraw 30 • Black Rock Horse Exhibition 32 • Fourth of July 32 • Rotary Bingo 36 • Monte Carlo Night 36 • Friday Nite Live 37 • Lunching for Literacy 38 • R.E.A.C.H. Fundraiser 39 • Cashiers Relay for Life 41 • Buc Outdoor Center Celebration 41 • Phoebe Howard Booksigning 42 • Follow the Star Bazaar 43 • Mountain Wildlife Wilderness Days 45 • Area Calendar
The Arts
48 • Cover Artist Kenny Johnson 50 • Artist Ken Umbach 52 • The Bascom News 54 • Chivaree Southern Art and Design 55 • The Art of Dottie Bruce 56 • Rosemary Stiefel 57 • Fish Out of Water 58 • Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music 59 • The Highlands Playhouse 60 • Bel Canto 61 • Jazz Concerts 64 • Highlands Performing Arts Center
Maps
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map
Staff Dining
68 • The Taste of the Plateau 70 • Highlands Culinary Weekend 72 • Pancake Breakfast 74 • Evenings at Lakeside 75 • 23 Step Steakhouse 76 • Ruka’s Table 78 • Dining Guide
86 • Home of Distinction 88 • Why Detox? 89 • Money Matters 90 • Pampered Pooches 92 • Relief is Possible 93 • Considering a River Boat Cruise? 94 • Designer Showcase Home 96 • Golf is King
Giving Back
104 • Summit Charter School 105 • Friends For Life 106 • Carpe Diem Farms 107 • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust 108 • The Literacy Council of Highlands 110 • Highlands Biological Station 111 • Valley Garden Club 112 • Cashiers Rotary Club
Janet Cummings, Managing Partner
Marjorie Fielding, Managing Partner
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History
80 • Highlands History 81 • Cashiers History
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Homes & Lifestyles
116 • Fancy Paws 117 • Nature’s Vitamins 118 • Carolina Rustic Furniture 120 • Cruise Planners 122 • Cashiers Printing 124 • Knit Opens in Highlands 126 • Maryellen Lipinski 127 • Vivianne Metzger Antiques 128 • The Look Jewelry 130 • Dutchman’s Casual Living Stores 131 • Nadine Paradise
18 • Highlands Map 34 • Cashiers Map 45 • Area Calendar 78 • Dining Guide 100 • Waterfall Guide 101 • Service Directory 107 • Advertisers Index
Happy New Year
Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Michael Rich, Sue Aery, Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, Michelle Price and Robin Armstrong-Neil
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Events
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Highlands Relay for Life
Relay for Life is more than just an important fundraiser, it’s a celebration of life.
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he organizers of Relay for Life of Highlands 2012, set for Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 18th, have a daunting challenge in front of them -- how to top last year’s wildly successful event. Highlands Relay 2011 raised over $80,000, earning it Top Ten honors in the United States. Fifty-five cancer survivors were on hand to offer indisputable evidence of progress in the fight against all forms of cancer. Thanks to the money raised, some 90 Macon County residents were provided services and cancer information. Six Local residents were given free accommodations at The Hope Lodge. And one childhood cancer survivor from Macon County was awarded a college scholarship. “The Highlands community has always been very generous to Relay For Life and with this year’s new slogan, ‘Turning Up The Heat On Cancer,’ we hope to have the most successful Relay ever,” says Highlands Relay spokeswoman Ellen Bauman. “Thanks in part to the generous contributions to the
Relay For Life, we’re saving lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. These are just a few examples of how your contributions make a difference in the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. “By supporting Relay For Life, you help make the American Cancer Society’s mission possible, and that helps us all move closer to our ultimate goal: a world with less cancer and more birthdays.” For more information, or to participate in Relay for Life 2012, visit www.relayforlife. org/highlands. “Our phone lines are open every minute of every day and night to help connect people with the answers they need,” says Bauman. “Each year, we provide information, help, and support to the nearly one million individuals who call us at 1-800-227-2345. In addition, our website, cancer.org, offers access to the latest information and news on cancer and helps people locate programs and services in the area.”
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Fundraiser for Honduran Village
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by Luke Osteen
crossfire between two rival gangs, all hen Highlander Alex Osteen of the volunteers were pulled from joined the Peace Corps two Honduras. It seemed that the people years ago, he was sent to San of San Luis Planes would be denied the Luis Planes, a tiny coffee village in the health care that was so desperately mountains of Honduras. needed. Over those two years, Alex organized But the villagers and Alex refused a coffee co-op that brought in an to give up. The people pledged to build additional $100,000 to these poor people the clinic using their own labor and the and began an ecotourism project that will ensure a new stream of income and The people of San Luis Planes are looking North increased coffee revenue. Alex agreed to protect the rare cloud forest that’s part of for help in completing their village health clinic. raise $15,000 in America. That’s why at noon on Sunday, June San Luis Planes’ natural heritage. These exciting developments prompted the villagers to 24th, Alex will stage a fundraiser at Highlands United Methodist dream about breaking the cycle of hardship under which they’d Church. “The fundraiser will be a Honduran ‘baleada’ luncheon – always existed. The centerpiece of this new-found optimism was to be a medical clinic staffed with a doctor that would serve San the baleada is a delicious Honduran village dish,” explains Alex. “Entrance will be $10 for baleadas and Honduran coffee. I will Luis Planes and two adjoining villages. But once the plans were drawn up and the people had play the video that my townspeople made about the Health secured the promise of a doctor, the harsh realities of the 21st Clinic as well as show pictures of the people involved, as well century intruded on village life. Mexican drug cartels, in the as of the Health Clinic itself. Everybody is invited. Take out will process of turning Honduras into a transfer station for a flood be available. All proceeds from the event, plus any donations of narcotics bound for America, have turned the country into a people may make, go to the construction materials for this Health Clinic project.” war zone. For more information, call (828) 200-2360. When one of the Peace Corps volunteers was shot in the
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Warrior Foundation Events
Highlands Motoring Festival
A trio of June events will help to brighten the lives of the children of America’s fallen heroes.
ll of us are indebted to the many military personnel who are serving throughout the world so that we may live in peace and safety. A group of individuals who risk their lives daily are the members of America’s Special Operations forces. The Special Operations Forces are all special operations personnel from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Although our forces voluntarily place themselves in harm’s way, it isn’t without personal sacrifices. Which brings us to the most personal sacrifice anyone can ever give – their life for the cause and leaving behind their beloved families. For 32 years, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation has strived to have a positive impact on the children of the fallen heroes of the Special Operations Forces. The foundation gives all children of these young men who lost their life a college education (grant, not a loan). The total children are now over 900, from newborn to college age. They will receive a college education, family counseling and financial assistance to the families of our wounded troops. This is the 10th year a local group of dedicated volunteers is staging events to support the Special Operations Warrior
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Foundation. What can each one of us do to help in this worthwhile endeavor? It’s easy to participate and to make a difference. Over the last nine years the people of the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire communities have helped us raise $450,000 and we hope to reach $500.000 this year. You can help by donating, and attending the events this year. There’ll be a fundraising Golf Tournament slated for June 4th at Cullasaja Country Club. Cost is $140 per person and includes lunch, golf on a spectacular course and door prizes. To sign up or for more information, call Nancy Horwitz at (828) 526-0224. Everyone is invited to a Spaghetti Dinner at Highlands Recreation Center On June 8th. Cost is $7 per person. On June 9th, athletes from across the Southeast will be participating in the Special Operations Adventure Race. You can learn more about this challenging event by visiting www.soarhighlands.org. Finally, there’ll be a Silent/Live Auction at the Highlands Community Building (next to the Town Ballfield) on June 15th.
by Luke Osteen The coolest cars in the Southeast (and the people who love them) will cruise into town for the Fifth Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, July 13th-15th.
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he Fifth Annual Highlands Motoring Festival rolls through downtown Highlands July 13th-15th. It’s an exhilarating celebration of automotive art that draws a passionate following every year. The fun begins Friday, July 13th, with a cruise-in at the Highlands Historical Society that’ll include a reception with live entertainment for car show and rally participants. Saturday activities include a car show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. Organizers expect over 125 beautiful automobiles of various makes and models to be on display. There will be food, entertainment, raffles, and festival caps and posters for sale. The Bridgestone Racing Simulator will offer the public the chance to test their driving skills on a highspeed road course. Cars owned by members of the Alfa Romeo Club of Atlanta will be also be displayed. Alfa Romeo is the featured manufacturer of this year’s festival. Participants will be vying for over 30 awards in a number of classes. The public can participate in the judging of the cars by buying a ballot for the People’s Choice Award. Proceeds from the festival will help to support the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, which will set up a corral of sweet dogs and cats looking for a loving home. Also on Saturday, there will be a Ladies’ Poker Run – a walking tour of downtown Highlands and a languid visit to Highlands’ storied shops and galleries. Sunday kicks off a road rally at 9:30 a.m. This event features a competitive contest and a beautiful drive through the mountains and landmark features of the area. Participants will end up back in Highlands at the Ugly Dog Pub for awards and good times. The registration fee for the rally is $20 per person and includes brunch. The Highlands Motoring Festival is open to the public and there is no admission fee to attend the car show and related activities. Cost for the Friday evening cruise-in is $15 per person. The Saturday registration fee for car show participants is $25 in advance and $35 per car on the day of the show. There’s no charge for the Ladies’ Poker Run. To register or for more information, visit www. highlandsmotoringfestival.com or call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.
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Cashiers Music Festival
Big ‘Ol Country Breakfast
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The fourth annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival will be held on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st at the Village Green and Commons.
n just three years, the Cashiers Mountain Music Festival has become one of the most respected events in the Southeast. The festival has welcomed such world class performing artists as the Steep Canyon Rangers, bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, and last year’s headliners, David Holt and Doc Watson. This year, the fourth annual event will be held on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st at the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers. The event continues the tradition of bringing top-notch regional and national mountain music to the plateau by featuring a special two-night appearance by Grammy awardwinning bluegrass superstar Tony Rice. Rice will headline the event on Saturday, June 30th with his phenomenal band The Tony Rice Unit, and return to headline on Sunday, July 1st with nationally known and regionally loved Balsam Range and legendary fiddler Bobby Hicks. Hicks is a 10-time Grammy award winner with over 50 years of bluegrass experience, including playing alongside the father of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe. Balsam Range has produced multiple number-one songs in bluegrass and earned the 2011 IBMA award for Song of the Year. Other performers scheduled to appear are bluegrass
supergroup Blue Highway, which has earned two Grammy nominations and multiple IBMA awards; Acoustic Syndicate; Larry Keel and Natural Bridge; Songs of Jackson County Band; Darren Nicholson Band; Whitewater Bluegrass Company; Wild Hog Band; the Him’s; Glenville Train; Jacob Jones, Will Howell and the Smoky Mountain Highlanders; Rafe Hollister; and the Boys of Tuckasegee. There will be food, beverages, a children’s zone, arts and crafts, ice cream fundraisers, the Dixie Darlin’ Cloggers, and fireworks on Sunday, July 1st. This is a family and community-oriented event sponsored by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Cashiers Preservation Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance to a variety of local needs. The festival is a proud member of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for a two-day pass. Children 12-under are admitted for free. For information, tickets, vendor applications or sponsorship opportunities, call (828) 743-5191, e-mail sue@cashiers.org, or visit the website at www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com/cmmf/.
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The Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry is saving a generous plate for you at the Annual Big ‘Ol Mountain Country Breakfast, 7:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30th.
he Cashiers community invites you to enjoy their Annual Big ‘Ol Mountain Country Breakfast to benefit the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry. Come join them from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30th, at the Cashiers Community Center on US 64 (the Highlands Road). Proceeds from the popular event will support efforts to feed needy neighbors throughout the year. “Annually, we average over 2,000 family visits, distributing roughly two and a half tons of food per month,” says Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry spokeswoman Carole Stork. “The people we serve are a mixture of local residents and Latino immigrants who are out of work primarily in the winter months, and a small number of senior citizens. “Over six years ago, the churches in the Cashiers community decided it would be a better idea to combine their efforts to provide this service for our neighbors in need. The organization is totally run by volunteers and made possible by the generous donations of individuals, churches and community service organizations.” Breakfast organizers are looking for another big event, buoyed by a reputation for generous portions of food prepared with care and time-tested recipes. “It’s the biggest and best country breakfast you’ve ever eaten. Really! Ask anyone who’s ever come!”, promises Carole. Donations are accepted. If you can’t attend the breakfast but would like to help support Fishes & Loaves, send contributions to Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, P.O. Box 865, Cashiers, NC 28717.
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Cashiers Benefit Antiques Show
Summertime Arts and Crafts Show
Blue Ridge School will host the 36th Cashiers Annual Antiques Show, July 20th-22nd.
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n Friday, July 20th, 60 exhibitors will fill the Blue Ridge School, Highway 107 North in Cashiers, with an incredible display of antiques. The 36th year of the Cashiers Annual Benefit Antiques Show will be under way and for three days visitors to the show will be able to shop for their favorite treasures in air conditioned comfort. The show will abound with silver; jewelry; Oriental rugs; quilts; furniture, both casual and formal; porcelains from Europe, Asia and the United States; all types of pottery from fanciful pieces of the Art Nouveau era to much coveted Southern and folk pottery. If toys are your thing, you will find everything from toy soldiers to country toys to mechanical wonders. Beautiful vintage linens from the Victorian era to the 1940s will be available for every taste. Rare music boxes and fine barometers will be offered as well as their repair by experts. Fine art will be available in the form of paintings, prints, and etchings. Fine framing is available as well. Are you looking for something out of the ordinary for a special gift or an addition to your collection? You will find antiques for gentlemen, children, and ladies and maybe even for a special pet.
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Do you have a keepsake or gift that you would like to have engraved? Hand engraving will be available on site for silver, gold, pewter etc. If you have chipped stemware that is in need of repair, on-site repair will be available, too. You can spend all three days on one ticket and enjoy lunch every day with catered food and garden dining. A lovely vintage quilt will be given to some lucky attendee at the end of the show. Each paid attendee will receive a card to fill out for the drawing. Also available is a second quilt, which will be raffled for a scholarship to a deserving Blue Ridge School graduating senior. Tickets will be available at the show and that quilt will be on display as well. Show tickets are available at the door and are available for a donation of $8.50 or $8 with any ad. Discount cards are also available at select stores in the surrounding area. Wheelchairs will be available for those who need assistance getting around the show and volunteers will be happy to assist. Pets are not allowed but service animals are always welcome. Show dates are: Friday, July 20th, and Saturday, July 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 22nd, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For questions, call Hazel Giles at (828) 743-9270.
Contributed by Doris Hunter
Monika Hoerl’s charming painted wooden shoes can be found at the 23rd Annual Mountain Artisans Summertime Arts & Crafts Show.
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ne of the unique artisans exhibiting at the twentythird Annual Mountain Artisans Summertime Arts and Crafts Show is Monika Hoerl. Have you even seen Rosemailing painting? It is a seventeenth century Norwegian folk art wherein farmers would paint the insides of their houses. It features scrolls and fantasy flowers. Monika is preserving this vanishing art with her designs in oils on wood except for the Christmas ornaments. It is worth the drive to see her work but more than a hundred other regional artisans will be at the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Dates are June 30th and July 1st. Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. The big 18,000 square-foot climate controlled arena provides cool shopping for the contemporary and heritage arts and crafts lovers. The whole family will enjoy watching a skilled maker creating a broom right before their eyes to take home. Outside, a blacksmith will be making sparks fly. Other heritage crafts are quilting, goat milk soapmaking and hard to find pine needle baskets. Les Smith will be returning with his “mountain spirits” carved walking sticks. Customers line up early to choose from glass art, pottery woodcrafts, fine art and folk art. Other favorites are master jewelers, hand painting and sculpture. They can find the perfect piece of rustic furniture for the cabin and meet the artisans who made it. Local guitarist Ronnie Evans will be strumming the old songs and selling his newest CDs as background music. Admission is $4 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 get in free. There is free convenient parking and concessions in the building. For all the details visit www.mountainartisans.net. Contact Doris Hunter, show director, at djhunter@dnet.net or (828) 524-3405. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 27
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Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction
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Contributed by Betty Bandy
Mountain Fire Department ark your calendar at 169 Hale Ridge Road.The for the famous Scaly auctioneer will again be Mountain Women’s Bryan Snyder from Clayton, Club Auction on Saturday and he will begin the night, July 14th, and be preAuction at 7:00 p.m. pared to have fun and find Not only will the auction the best bargains in Western have wonderful items North Carolina. donated by merchants, This will be the ninth but also new and “gently year the Scaly Women have used” treasures, which sponsored an auction. It was have been donated by begun at the Ski Scaly Ski members and friends. Lodge in 2004, followed by A social event as well as a vital community fundraiser, There will also be baked the auctions being held at the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Auction draws enthusiastic crowds goods from the kitchens of the Community Center/Old from Scaly, Highlands, and even Cashiers. the gourmet cooks in the Scaly School House. As last year, the auction is being held at the new Scaly Mountain Scaly Mountain Women’s Club with cold drinks for sale. Fire Department. The building is large and air conditioned Every penny of the proceeds will be used for local charities, if it happens to be a warm night. Complimentary wine and including scholarships for local students. We can guarantee a fun-filled evening with the auction profits going to a cheese will be served. Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, July 14th, good cause. For questions or donations, call Pat Leaptrot (828) 526for this awesome auction! Admission is free. The Silent Auction and viewing of the items will begin at 6:00 p.m., 9387, leaptrot@frontier.com, or go to the website www. along with complimentary wine and cheese at the Scaly scalymountainwomensclub.org.
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Fifth Annual QuickDraw Highlands-Mountaintop Rotary will stage its QuickDraw Saturday, July 21st, at Highlands Country Club. For more information, call (828) 508-7817.
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he Highlands Mountaintop Rotary would like to invite everyone to the Fifth Annual Rotary Club of HighlandsMountaintop QuickDraw on Saturday, July 21st. This year the event will be held at the Highlands Country Club Hudson House. Local and Regional artists will complete pieces of art that will be sold in a live action at the conclusion of the evening. Each artist will also have a piece in a Silent Auction, which will be held during the QuickDraw, while the artists are painting. This is a community fundraising event for local Rotary projects. It is one of the main fundraisers for the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary with proceeds going back into the community. Donations are also made to other area nonprofits including the Food Pantry, the Community Care Clinic, the Dental Clinic in Cashiers, and the Literacy Council. QuickDraw will be a fun filled evening at the beautiful Highlands Country Club Hudson House. Guests will be able to see the creative process and visit with the working artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres catered by Highlands Country Club. One glass of wine or one beer is included in each ticket price and a cash bar for other bar drinks will be available at the event. A complimentary beverage station featuring tea, coffee and lemonade is also available.
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The following artists will be painting in the QuickDraw on July 21st: Robin Swaby, Pat Calderone, Scott Bradley, Maddy Buchanan, Duncan Greenlee, Mark Menendez, Ken Bowser, Gene Towery, Ken Umbach, Mary Lou Carpenter-Bilbro, JoAnn Chapman, Pauline Marr, James Smythe, Cynthia Kinard, Sallie Taylor, Michelle Walker, Laura Z Earthpainter, Nick DePaolo, and Norma Hendrix. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the QuickDraw begins at 6:00 p.m. Please come and enjoy the evening and take home a piece of art that you watched being created. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary would like to thank all of our sponsors for the QuickDraw and for their support of Rotary – Community Foundation of WNC, The Laurel Magazine, First Citizens Bank, Harry Norman Realtors, Highlander newspaper, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Dr. John Baumrucker, Seasons Magazine, Carol and Curtis Mathews, Drakes Diamond Gallery, Peak Experience, Prestige Realty, Stanberry Insurance, Wells Fargo Bank, Ann and Duncan Greenlee, Edward Jones, Highland Hiker, Highlands Lawn & Garden, Reeves Ace Hardware, and Tate Landscaping. Cost for this extraordinary event is $50 per person. Space is limited so reserve your spot today by calling (828) 5087817 or e-mail QuickDraw5@carolmathews.com.
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Bald Rock Horse Exhibition Contributed by Nancy West
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o you enjoy horses? Do stride, extended trot, and you know how many difmassive hind quarters. They are ferent breeds of horses black with long flowing manes can be found in Bald Rock/The and feathers which are the hairs Divide equestrian community? growing behind the hooves. Do you think you can outbid Lusitanos are one of the most other horse lovers in a silent aucancient breeds that were native tion for that special item you just to Iberia and known for their can’t do without? Do you like bebull fighting skills! Now they are ing outside on a late June day? popular in the dressage ring. If any of these activities appeal Paso Fino and Trote Gallope are to you then plan on attending two horse breeds with distinct the 2012 Bald Rock Horse Exhigaits that give the rider a very bition, a benefit for Friends of smooth ride. Pasos were brought Panthertown, the 501(c)3 nonto the Americas from Spain by profit organization that protects Christopher Columbus in 1493 and maintains the 6,300-acre and are known for their agility, Panthertown Valley backcountry hardiness, and intelligence. They Odjus, a Gypsy Vanner horse owned by the W.J. Ranch, recreation area in the Nantahala have a four-beat gait with three will be one of many prized breeds to be featured at the National Forest. feet on the ground at all times. 2012 Bald Rock Horse Exhibition on June 30th, 2012. This family-friendly event will Try that sometime! With both be held on Saturday, June 30th breeds the rider remains easily in from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bald Rock/The Divide the saddle with no posting required. equestrian communities found at the very top of Trays These are only a few of the horses that will be ridden Island Road. Turn at the Sapphire National Golf Course off during the exhibition. Highway 64 between Cashiers and Sapphire and stay on While waiting for the exhibition to begin, attendees can Trays Island Road to the top of the mountain. visit with exotic miniature horses, bid on exciting silent There is an entry fee of $10 per vehicle and carpooling is auction items, listen to live mountain music, have their suggested. A light lunch of a hamburger, hot dog, or black children’s faces painted, have lunch, and enjoy the beautiful bean burger, chips, and a drink will be available for only $5. surroundings of the Bald Rock community. Bring the family A bake sale featuring $1 homemade cookies and desserts and your own lawn chairs if you like, but please leave your will also be available. All proceeds will benefit Friends of dogs at home for the safety of all the animals. Panthertown. Panthertown Valley has almost 30 miles of trails to enjoy The horse exhibition will start at high noon and will gorges, waterfalls, mountain bogs, and long vistas on top showcase more than a dozen different horse breeds. Silent of mountains while hiking, mountain biking, or horseback auction items will be available to bid on in the barn starting riding. Because of the geologic formations, forests, streams at 11 a.m. with tables closing bids at various times so come and native plant life, Panthertown is designated as a early to get your bid in. Donations are still being solicited but Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and recognized by The some include a boat ride on Lake Toxaway, gift certificates Wilderness Society as a North Carolina Mountain Treasure to local businesses, trail rides into Panthertown led by Bald Area. The mission of Friends of Panthertown is to work Rock horse owners, antique furniture, and much more. in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve Over a dozen different breeds will be featured at the this outstanding natural resource while improving the exhibition including Gypsy Vanner horses brought to quality and experience of recreational opportunities in America from Ireland in 1996. They are easy to train Panthertown Valley. and highly intelligent with a temperament like a Golden Come see outstanding horses, bid on fabulous silent Retriever, only with hooves! Originally a Gypsy’s caravan auction items and support all the wonderful work Friends of horse, they are now ridden in dressage, hunt seat, saddle Panthertown does so everyone can get out into the forest seat, western, and bareback. Black and white in color, Gyspy and experience the beauty of the great outdoors all around Vanners are truly elegant in their presentation. us on. We hope to see you on Saturday, June 30th! Another breed, the Friesian horse, was bred to be For more information contact Jason Kimenker, executive the ideal horse for a knight! Today Friesians excel in director of Friends of Panthertown at (828) 269-HIKE (4453) international dressage competitions due to their powerful or visit www.panthertown.org 32 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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Highlands Annual Fourth of July by Luke Osteen
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he Fourth of July in Highlands is a celebration of Small Town America at its best. The Rotary Club of Highlands will hold its Annual Barbecue from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Highlands Community Center next to the Town Ballfield. This group of public spirited men and women will work through the night to ensure that there’s plenty of barbecue on the Fourth. They’ll be serving up barbecued chicken, chopped pork barbecue sandwiches, and hot dogs. Each order comes complete with coleslaw, corn on the cob, potato chips and a canned drink or water. No tickets or reservations are required. Proceeds from the barbecue help support the Rotary Club of Highlands’ many service projects for the community and the rest of the world. There’ll be games for kids offered at the Town Ballfield (right next to all that Rotary barbecue). Then, with the fall of darkness, there’ll be a spectacular fireworks show that’ll be visible throughout the downtown.
Rotary Bingo by Luke Osteen Join the Highlands Rotary Club for Bingo to benefit the Food Pantry, Thursday, June 10th, at the Highlands Community Building.
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he Rotary Club of Highlands will partner with the Highlands Food Pantry for an Evening of Bingo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Highlands Community Building (next to the Town Ballfield). The Food Pantry has been an essential part of Highlands Life since its inception in 2005, providing healthy, nutritious food to anyone who needs it. Its mission is especially vital during the winter months, when work is scarce and the cost of heating strains budgets. Money from the bingo games is split between the winners and the Food Pantry. Ads, sponsorships and donations will all go to the Pantry (there is no split or sharing). Rotary’s bingo has proved to be immensely popular with the community and it attracts people of all ages. In fact, its prominence on the town Social Calendar is one of the hallmarks of small town life. To learn more about the Highlands Food Pantry or if you’d like to volunteer, contact Highlands United Methodist Church at (828) 526-3376.
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CASHIERS MAP KEY
AccommodAtions
Highland Hiker
Highlands emporium High Hampton inn & country club
interior enhancements
the mountain Laurel inn
into the Woods Home interiors
Arts
Lenz Gifts & Linens
Blue Valley Gallery
Lotsa consignment shop
cashiers Hillside Artists
midnight Farms
chivaree southern Art and design
mountain House
mountain mist Gallery
nature’s Vitamins
reAL estAte
nearly new/ellen’s
Betsy Paul Properties
nora & co
Landmark realty Group
Priscilla’s, the decorative touch
silver creek real estate Group
rock ‘n rooster
restAurAnts
rusticks
Boar’s Head deli
ryan & company
cafe 107
s’more Kids Klothes
Hunts Brothers Pizza
summer Place Antiques
sapphire Brewery & Pub
the Look Jewelry and Gifts
the Bodacious Bear Pub
tom sawyer tree Farm
the Zookeeper Bistro
Victoria's closet retAiL
Vc for men
Bear’s den
Vivianne metzger Antiques
Bird Barn and Gift emporium
Woof Gang Bakery
Blue ridge Bedding/
Zoller Hardware
carolina rustic Furniture
serVices
Bounds cave
cashiers chamber
Brooking’s cashiers Village Anglers
cashiers BP
Bumpkins
cashiers exxon
cashiers customs
cashiers Printing
catbird seat
cashiers Valley Preschool
cJ Brownhouse
Fancy Paws dog Grooming
consignment market
Jennifer Haynes massage therapy
corner store
Keystone Kitchen & Bath
Fiddlehead designs
Peter J Pioli interiors
GG’s consignments *etc
signal ridge marina
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Mtn. LaureL ShoppeS Dining • Shopping • Accommodations • Nail Spa Slabtown Road off Hwy. 107 N. • Cashiers, NC
Map of Cashiers
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Monte Carlo Night
Lunching for Literacy in Cashiers
by Luke Osteen
Contributed by Betty Morris
Monte Carlo Night will boost the fortunes of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, July 30th at Highlands Country Club.
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reat healthcare can be a gamble in small towns, but thanks to events like Monte Carlo Night, it isn’t a problem in Highlands and Cashiers. That’s because Monte Carlo Night, set for 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 30th, at Highlands Country Club, benefits Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The evening boasts games of chance and skill like blackjack, roulette, craps and poker. If you don’t fancy your chances at the gambling table, there’ll also be a silent and live auction offering an enchanting trove of goods from the exclusive shops, boutiques and galleries that have made the twin towns shoppers’ destinations for generations. Whatever you choose, make time to enjoy Chef Bryant’s irresistible cuisine station, serving treats throughout the evening. Cost of the event is $75 per person ($55 of which is taxdeductible) and everyone will receive $25 in play money. Tickets are available at the Hospital, Macon Bank, and Highlands Decorating.
Friday Nite Live Contributed by Laura Huerta
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future! Instilling a love of reading early, re you interested in food or readby having a book arrive each month ing? Sometimes the two can go helps create success in school later on. together--especially if you eat Children who come to kindergarten out for lunch by yourself or with a group with an awareness and comprehension of friends on Friday, June 29th, at resof books, and skills such as: how to taurants in the Cashiers/Sapphire area. turn pages, what a word/letter is, and On that day a percentage of the restaua knowledge of some letters are much rants’ receipts will be donated to the more ready to begin their schooling. Literacy Council of Cashiers. The followParents of children participating in the ing restaurants have graciously agreed program have said how much their to participate and would appreciate children look forward to receiving their your support: Carolina Smokehouse, books and reading them together right Café 107, Cork and Barrel, On the Side, The magic of storytime is a gift from the Literacy away. They enjoy the tips included in The Grill at Jimmy Mac’s, The Orchard, Council of Cashiers, thanks to many generous some of the books on ways to share Subway, Tamburini’s, Wendy’s and the community supporters. the stories with their children and skills Zookeeper Bistro. The Literacy Council of Cashiers has partnered with Dolly to develop through reading aloud! If you’d like to add an additional donation or volunteer to Parton’s Imagination Library since 2010 to provide children from birth to age five living in the Cashiers (28717), Glenville (28736), help the Literacy Council, please mail a donation to The Literacy and Sapphire (28774) zip codes a free age-appropriate book Council of Cashiers, PO Box 791, Cashiers, NC 28717 or call (828) monthly in the mail. This year, through the generosity of grants 508-9384 with questions or to volunteer. If you’d like to register from The Wade Hampton Golf Club Charitable Fund and The each of your under-five year-old children for Dolly Parton’s Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, the Literacy Council of Cashiers Imagination Library Program, you’ll find registration forms at has been excited to extend the Imagination Library Program to the Cashiers Library, day cares and preschools in Cullowhee and children living in the Cullowhee (28723) zip code. This program Cashiers, local doctor’s offices, churches, post offices, the free is completely free for families as the Literacy Council pays the dental clinic, and the Southwest Child Development Center. So we encourage you to support our restaurants and sponsorship fee of $30/year/child to be in the program. Georgia and Tennessee use this program statewide and have our children simply by enjoying a delicious lunch on Friday, found a significant increase in reading scores. Children are our June 29th.
Friday Night Live brings a splash of music to sleepy summer evenings in downtown Highlands.
his Summer Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce will once again present a series of outdoor music events, Friday Night Live. Save the dates as the seasons festivities will be held every Friday, June 15th, through August 31st, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Performances will be located in Town Square and other locations in beautiful downtown Highlands. The idea for Friday Night Live is to draw foot traffic to the downtown area, encouraging evening activity and extending business hours at local shops. Scheduled performances feature area musicians and a variety of musical styles. Kicking off the series on June 15th, is Mountain Hoo Doo; June 22nd, Johnny Webb; and June 29th, Blue Ridge Music Band. July and August performers will be announced soon. For more information contact Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.
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R.E.A.C.H. Fundrasier
Cashiers Relay For Life
R.E.A.C.H.’s breezy celebration at the home of a nationally-recognized interior designer supports a serious cause.
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.E.A.C.H. of Macon County will stage a fundraiser July 29th at the breathtaking home of prominent Highlands and Houston interior designer Tony Raffa and his partner Scott Allbee. R.E.A.C.H. provides counseling, shelter, and life-skills training for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. They have presented programs in Macon County’s schools, including Highlands, on anti-bullying and rape prevention. It’s a little publicized fact that approximately seventy-five percent of men incarcerated in this country have been victims of abuse. The gala event will feature cocktails and a live auction (courtesy of Steve Day of radio station WHLC), and a silent auction. The Raffa-Allbee home serves as a showcase for Raffa’s nationally recognized design talents. With its forty-five-foot high vaulted ceilings and 10,000 square feet, this home feels cozy whether entertaining two hundred people or just two. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with an open bar and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. The silent auction items will be displayed on a large dining porch overlooking a waterfall that cascades into a koi pond. The live auction will be downstairs
in the multi-level theater. It’s an opportunity to tour an amazing home while supporting a much-needed cause. A few of the auction items are a fresco by Kathleen Macone; design consultation services by Raffa; a raised veggie garden by Tom Tracy and Brian Stiehler; refresher bridge lessons by Brenda Manning; advanced bridge lessons by Virginia Parrott; a painting by Atlanta artist Mary Lou Carpenter; private wine tours and tastings by Napa and Sonoma; a gift certificate by Aery Chiropractic; a cocktail buffet for 18 in your home; Jewelry by Wanda Drake of Drake’s Diamond Gallery; tickets for Highlands Playhouse; landscape design services by Deborah Berlin; a painting of a Buck Creek farmhouse by Sarah Sneeden; instruction on grilling from Appetizers to Dessert; and a gift certificate from The Summer House. If you can’t attend this event but would like to bid on an item, leave a sealed bid with Wanda Drake at Drake’s Diamond Gallery. For reservations, call (828) 369-5544 or go to www. reachofmaconcounty.org. The cost is $75 per person and space is limited to 150 people. Last year’s celebration was a sellout, so make your reservations early.
Contributed by Kelly Donaldson Relay, we are joining with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays”. Funds raised at Relay For Life of Cashiers are enabling the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community. Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track that Above is a scene from last year’s Relay for Life of Cashiers event. This year’s event is planned for August 3rd starting is surrounded with at 7:00 p.m. Photo submitted by Kelly Donaldson/Courtesy Crossroads Chronicle glowing luminaria that bear the name alkers will go around the clock in the battle against of someone who has battled cancer. Luminaria may be cancer when the third annual American Cancer purchased for $10 to $100, depending on size and color by Society Relay For Life of Cashiers gets underway calling Sallie Golden at (828) 743-4103 or by visiting http:// with teams of residents gathering at a new location, the Village Commons in Cashiers on Friday, August 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. www.relayforlife.org/cashiers. Also a part of Cashiers’ Relay For Life event is the “Fight Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering Relay participants with his or her own commitment and will area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on challenge them to take a personal pledge of action (e.g., the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. stop smoking, eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.) in Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but fighting back. some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites To locate a Relay For Life event and find out how you during Relay. Relay brings together friends, families, may get involved, please call (800) 227-2345 or visit www. businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups – people RelayForLife.org/cashiers. from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Before the main event, there will be a Relay for Life Cancer Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay Survivors Registration Booth at the Sapphire Valley Arts and well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by Crafts Show on June 23rd and 24th. fighting back. The event will feature food, games, prizes and There is also a nine-hole golf scramble at the Red Bird Golf entertainment. Course on June 26th. “Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to There is also a Survivors dinner planned on July 27th at come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, the Sapphire Valley Community Center. remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the To learn more about the American Cancer Society disease,” said Chairman Bud Smith. “Many of the participants or to get help, call anytime at (800) 227-2345 or visit are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that Cashiers www.cancer.org. is not immune to this disease and that by participating in
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Buc Outdoor Center Celebration Contributed by Joyce Christenbury
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uc Outdoor Center, the green jewel at 4730 Whitewater Road in Sapphire, will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Rev. Ralph Buchanan, the driving force behind the acquisition of the property. The public is invited to attend the party from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2nd. The event also serves as a fundraiser for a pavilion with a fireplace, barbecue facility and gathering place. There’ll be barbecue plates for $8, craft vendors, live music, high ropes, low ropes, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, swimming and canoeing, a bounce house provided by McNeeley’s Hardware, spaghetti dinner starting at 5:00 p.m. (cost is $5 plate), a clown, balloons and some surprises. The camp store will be open and there will be a raffle, with the grand prize being a week’s vacation in one of the log cabins at Buc Outdoor Center. For more information, call Barbara at (828) 553-7305 or visit www.thewoodsatbuc.org.
Booksigning at Francie Hargrove Interior Design by Luke Osteen Phoebe Howard will be at Francie Hargrove Interior Design sighing copies of her latest bestseller on June 16th.
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hoebe Howard will be signing copies of her new bestseller “The Joy of Decorating: Southern Style with Mrs. Howard” from noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16th, at Francie Hargrove Interior Design. Mrs. Howard has won a loyal following with her innovative designs – elegant and unpretentious, infused with a dash of playfulness. Her book touches on all of the moods to be found in her portfolio -- Inviting, Inspiring, Timeless, Graceful, Tranquil, Casual, and Comfortable. That makes her appearance a natural fit for Francie Hargrove Interior Design. The studio manages to imbue all of its projects with an unmistakable Mountain Elegance. Francie Hargrove Interior Design is located at 25 Burns Street in Cashiers. For more information, call (828) 743-9700.
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Follow-the-Star… Bazaar
Mountain Wildlife Wilderness Days
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made wall sconces, bird houses, iscover a treasure trove benches, garden complements of exciting furniture, and more. Look for handdecorative accessories, painted tea towels, handexquisite hand-made items knitted scarves, custom-made plus home-baked goods and so clothes bags, casserole covers, much more at Highlands United and a variety of beautiful Methodist Church’s Follow-theneedlepoint. Local artists Star… Bazaar on Friday evening will be offering pottery, pen July 6th and Saturday, July 7th and ink drawings, and items at 315 Main Street, Highlands. personalized on the spot. Watch for information on the Snatch up freshly baked Tour of Homes happening July goods plus homemade jams, 21st, 28th and August 4th. jellies and preserves. Stock Friday evening July 6th from up your freezer on a variety of 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. will be the This rustic twig wall sconce is just one of the treasures tasty desserts. If you are not celebrated Bazaar Preview to be found at the Follow the Star… Bazaar. a breakfast person, then plan Party and Auction. On Saturday to bring your family for lunch morning from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 featuring hamburgers and hot dogs with the fixin’s. Bring p.m. enjoy the Follow the Star… Bazaar. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while you peruse the wide the youngsters for a fun-filled day of activities designed just variety of high quality items including furniture, lamps, for children. framed items, and decorative accessories. Talented If you have items you would like to donate please call the craftsmen have created twig planters, trellises and hand- Church office at (828) 526-3376.
Contributed by John Edwards The ninth annual Mountain Wildlife Days are scheduled for July 20th - 21st at the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center.
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n the morning of Friday July 20th, field trips, a bird walk, and hikes led by experienced leaders are planned. In the afternoon, a special reptile/amphibian program by Steve O’Neil will be held for both children and interested adults. The evening presentation of “God of Wonders” is an area wide event sponsored by those with interests in Caring for God’s Creation. It will feature inspirational live music by the Judy Felts and Lee Porter group from the Nashville area along with world class photography by Bill Lea. Creation scriptural references and comments will be provided by local pastors Randy Harry and Steve Kerhoulas. Saturday, the focus will be on interactions with live animals and presentations by outstanding wildlife educators. The exciting marquee program this year will be provided by the North Georgia Zoo which will be presenting “Wildlife Wonders.” This is an indepth experience involving
live animal ambassadors including some that you might encounter in the mountains of Western North Carolina and others you may never have a chance to see in the wild. Their wide variety of animals will be featured in two of the programs on Saturday. Also on hand, Michael Skinner of Balsam Mountain Trust with his “flying raptors,” including an American Eagle. A special black bear program for children will be held on Saturday by Wendy Henkel. Kate Marshall’s outstanding new video titled “Smoky Mountain Bears, Whitetails and Wildflowers” will be shown along with her insightful commentary. This event is held in cooperation with the Sapphire Valley Resort Master Association along with friends and sponsors of Mountain Wildlife Days. For more information, call the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center at (828) 743-7663, or contact John Edwards, Director of Mountain Wildlife Days at (828) 743-9648.
For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
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Mark Your Calendar • Cashiers Historical Society Civil War Ramble, 9 a.m., Friday, June 1, 828.743.7710. • Groovin on the Green popular concert series, 6 p.m., Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, and Saturday, June 9, Cashiers Village Green, by GCAMA, 828.743.2004 or 828.743.5858. • 100th Birthday Celebration & Fund raising Event honoring Rev. Ralph Buchanan, 10 a.m., Saturday June 2, Buc Outdoor Center/Camp Buc, 828.553.7305. • Fish Out of Water, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Sapphire Brewing Company in Sapphire; and Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands. • Golf Tournament for Warrior Foundation Adventure Race, Monday, June 4, Cullasaja Country Club, Nancy Horwitz, 828.526.0224. • Mountain High Dulcimer Club, noon, Monday June 4, Highlands United Methodist Church. Paul Andry, 828.787.1586 or Les Scott, 828.200.9532. • Free Children Movies, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, Hudson Library, 828.526.3031. • Loraine Croft Clothing Trunk Show, June 7-10, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Elizabeth Locke Trunk Show, June 7-10, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Acorn’s Boutique Summer Fashion Show & Lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, June 7, Old Edwards Farm Pavilion, 828.787.7625. • Owl Prowl, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7, Amphitheater behind Highlands Nature Center, Highlands Biological Center, 828.526.2221. • Small Stages production of “Vincent” by Highlands Community Players, Evenings 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m., June 7-10, June 14-17, Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, 828.526.9047. • The Wishmaker’s Rally, Fairfield Inn site in Sapphire Valley, June 8-9: 10 a.m., 828.506.7705 or 704.458.7686. • Music at Fatigati’s Cafe & Bakery, Friday and Saturday Night, June 8-9, 828.743-2010. • Spaghetti Dinner for Warrior Foundation Adventure Race, Friday, June 8, Highlands Recreation Center, Nancy Horwitz, 828.526.0224. • Farms and Flowers for Families Garden Tour, June 8-9, REACH of Macon County, Sweetwater Farm. • Highlands Plateau Greenway Kelsey Trail Hike, Saturday, June 9, Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, 828.526.1111. • Warrior Foundation Adventure Race, Saturday, June 9, Nancy Horwitz, 828.526.0224. • “Jazz as Chamber Music”, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 9, Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Center for Life Enrichment. 828.526.8811. • Afternoon Tea, 3-4 p.m., Saturday, June 9, Dusty’s, 828.526.2762. • 2012 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 9 and 10, Cashiers Village Green. • Relay For Life Of Highlands Planning Committee & Third Relay Rally Meeting, First Year Fighters meet at 5:30 p.m., Veteran Team Captains 6 p.m., Planning Committee 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. • Story Swap, 7:30 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, Tuesday, June 8, Highlands Writers Group, 828.369.1927. • Bingo to benefit the Food Pantry, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 10, Highlands Community Building, Rotary Club of Highlands. • Classical Jazz Benefit Concert by The Gary Motley Trio, Wednesday, June 13, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, 828.526.9060. • Skif Knits Trunk Show, June 14-17, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. 48 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
• Harshita Scarves Trunk Show, June 14-17, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Poplar Basket Workshop, 1 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Highlands Nature Center, 828.526.2221. • Woodslore & Wildwoods Wisdom, 7 p.m., Thursday, June 14, Highlands Nature Center, 828.526.2221. • “The Spitfire Grill”, June 14-July 8, Highlands Playhouse, 828.526.2695. • Friday Night Live, 5-7 p.m., June 15, 22, 29, downtown, Highlands Chamber of Commerce, 828.526.2112. • Silent/Live Auction for Warrior Foundation Adventure Race, Friday, June 15, Highlands Community Building. • Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Annual Gala, Friday, June 15, Sapphire Valley Country Club, 828.743.5752. • Phoebe Howard Book Signing, 12-2 p.m., Saturday, June 16, Francie Hargrove Interior Design, 828.743.9700. • Free Wine Tasting, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, June 16, Dusty’s, 828.526.2762. • Meet the Cast of ”The Spitfire Grill”, 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday June 17, at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, 828.526.3807. • Free Classic Movies, 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, Hudson Library, 828.526.3031. • “Evenings at Lakeside”, Wednesday nights, June 20: REACH of Macon County; June 27: Highlands Playhouse, reservations 828.526.9419. • Ancient Cherokee Trails Hike, 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Highlands Nature Center, 828.526.2221 • Mary Louise Jewelry Trunk Show, June 22-24, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Free Remodeling Seminar, 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 22, Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath, reservations requested, 828.743.0770. • Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Scaly Mountain Community Center, Saturday, June 23, Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, 828.526.9952. • Beer Tasting, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, June 23, Dusty’s, 828.5262762. • Her Impressions exhibition, Saturday, June 23, The Bascom, 828.526.4949 • Glory Crampton, “Broadway and More”, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 23, Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, 828.526.9047. • Relay For Life of Cashiers nine-hole golf scramble, June 26, Red Bird Golf Course, 800.227.2345. • Village Nature Series, Tuesday, June 26, Crossroads in Cashiers, Highlands Cashiers Land Trust, 828.526.1111. • Picnic Concert by Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, Zachary-Talbot House, H-C Chamber Music Festival, 828.526.9060. • Salamander Meander, 9 p.m., Thursday, June 28, Highlands Nature Center , 828.526.2221. • Cathy Sherman Jewelry Trunk Show, June 29-July 1, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Lunching for Literacy Event in Cashier, Friday, June 29. • Planet Clothing Trunk Show, June 29-July 1, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • 7th Annual Folk Art Family Reunion, Preview Party, 6-9 p.m., June 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 1. *Where the Gallery Yard Becomes a Folk Art Genre Fairy Tale! Dawsonville, Ga., 706.265.6030. • Annual Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast, 7 a.m., Saturday, June 30, Cashiers Community Center, to benefit Cashiers Food Pantry, Fishes & Loaves. • Fourth annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival, Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, Village Green and Commons, Cashiers, 828.743.5191.
• The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, June 30, 828.743.0880. • Bill Lea - Book Signing, June 30, Acorn’s Boutique, 828.787.1887. • Annual Mountain Artisans ’Summertime’ Arts & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 30-July 1, Western Carolina University Ramsey Center, 828.524.3405 • Alwand Vahan Luncheon Trunk Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, Drake’s Diamond Gallery, 828.526.5858. • 2012 Bald Rock Horse Exhibition to Benefit Friends of Panthertown, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 30. 828.269.4453. • Barn Dance, 7-10 p.m. June 30, The Bascom, 828.526.4949 • Jeanne Robertson, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 30, MartinLipscomb Performing Arts Center, 828.526.9047.
Weekly Events
Every Monday • Highlands Botanical Garden Tour, 1 p.m., Highlands Biological Station, 828.526.0188. • Barn Jamming with James, Fressers Eatery, 828.526.8847. • Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, 828.526.8364. Every Tuesday • Highlands Rotary Club, noon, Highlands Community Center. • Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m., Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. 828.743.0215. • Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m., Highlands Rec Park. Every Wednesday • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., dining room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. • Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church, 828.743.2243. • Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist Church. • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:50 p.m., Highlands Civic Center. • Bluegrass, 8:30 p.m., Ugly Dog Pub, Nitrograss and Rebecca White, 828.526.8364. Every Thursday • Karaoke, Highlands Smokehouse, 828.526.5000. Every Friday • Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:30 p.m., Highlands Civic Center. • Highlands Botanical Garden Tour, 1 p.m., Highlands Biological Station, 828.526.0188. • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, 828.787.2625. • Live Music, 9 p.m., The Ugly Dog Pub, 828.526.8364. Every Saturday • Highlands Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Highlands School, 828.526.4858. • Live Music, 4:30 p.m., The Wine Garden, Madison’s, 828.787.2625. • Live Music, 6 p.m.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, 828.787.2625
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Cover Artist Kenny Johnson by Donna Rhodes
paint it.” With all his business experience in retail and wholesale, art, furniture, and decor, and his exceptional gift for painting, the next logical step has been to open a new gallery space, Eastside 64, to showcase all his favorite things. “Eastside 64 features all textures and mediums from painting to clay to wood to fibers. I’ve chosen regional artists from Atlanta to Greenville to Asheville. Many of these fine artists and
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enny Johnson is falling in love all over again with art. His first mad crush came when he was fresh out of high school. Declaring a major in graphic arts seemed like a perfect marriage, until he thought about all the hours sitting in front of a computer screen. Johnson had way too much creative energy to be shackled to a monitor. So he took another path and landed in retail furnishings in Atlanta. That evolved into designing and wholesaling furniture and art. Eventually his journey steered him to Highlands, where he has resided the past 10 years as a partner in Twigs, art still tugging at his heart. He explains, “When we diversified the Twigs Building into three units, I wanted to open an art store, Out On a Limb. We featured the very best regional artists. That inspired me to pick up a brush again and now I am addicted to acrylic painting and thrilled to have come full circle... back into my artistic groove.” You’d think running three businesses would have left him little time to paint, but he says, “On the contrary, art was my 52 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
craftsmen summer in Highlands.” So come to Eastside 64, 1152 North Fourth Street, in Highlands and experience what Johnson’s lifelong love affair with art has in store. You can e-mail him at: eastside64nc@ aol.com or phone him at (828) 526-8800. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He promises the only bears you will encounter are acrylic and will look stunning on your wall!
escape. It gave me a release from the stress of balancing so many plates.” Johnson loves fun and whimsy and it’s evident in his work. He says, “The economy has taken a bite out of us all. We need to surround ourselves with a decor that makes us smile. If what you put on your wall makes you feel good, that’s a great thing! And if it happens to be a painting that I created, then I am thrilled to be part of the feel-good experience.” A whole lot of people enjoy Johnson’s whimsy, particularly his bear paintings. Many of his pieces have an intriguing story behind them. He shares one about the bear painting on the bottom left of the next page. “My dog ran after a bear cub who was rooting around my bird feeder. I chased my dog to the upper deck, trying to keep him away from the cub’s sharp claws. I didn’t realize the mother bear was coming up the stairs. My dog ran off, but I was caught between Mama Bear and baby. Mama Bear just wanted her cub. And I just wanted to be anywhere but there. So that’s what inspired this painting. I was happy to live to tell the tale... and to www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 53
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Artist Ken Umbach by Donna Rhodes Artist Ken Umbach’s secret of success is the patient precision of a watchmaker, the eye of a poet, and a tinkerer’s zeal for innovation.
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f we are the sum of our experience, then Ken Umbach’s sum is in the zillions. He has spent a lifetime honing his style. His painting method is loaded with distillations of many techniques, applications, and processes. Over the decades his little-bit-of-this and a little-bit-of-that have condensed into a rich reduction of color and form... a style that is uniquely Umbach. His latest approach is a multi-colored ground upon which he makes simple marks in charcoal. He then paints the negative shapes, leaving the positive spaces until last, allowing snippets of colored ground to peek through. He says, “When that dries I will go back in with alcohol and pull out even more color off the background. What got me doing this was I saw some artists taking a discarded painting and then doing a painting on top, allowing some of the old painting to show through. That got me thinking. So I put a lot of color down to start with and go from there. Some artists even take scraps of old paintings and collage them into the background. Then they do a painting on top of that. I like using a lot of these ideas, mixing them with my own.” Another innovative technique Umbach has recently employed in his work is a custom-made deer-tail and bamboo brush. He says, “Some potters use the deer-tail hair and river cane (like bamboo) brushes to paint designs in glazes. They fasten the hair into the hollow of the reed and glue it, then fashion it into a brush. The brush holds
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a large amount of water and paint, but the very tip is almost a single hair so that you can paint an extremely long continuous and thin precise line. By adding pressure you can make a wider line. It works very much like a calligraphy brush, but I think it is better because it makes such a thin hairline mark which can be manipulated into calligraphic strokes.” He uses this brush to create oceans of thinbladed grass on his canvases. He says, “I made a series of paintings that I call Grass Paintings. They have thousands of grass blades. These paintings are usually a landscape with a background, sky, and trees, all of which is a very minimal part of the painting. The bulk of the painting is done with thousands of colorful tiny lines to indicate grass. With the deer-tail brush you can make a hairline blade of grass that could be threefeet long with a single stroke.” The delicacy and intricacy of these Grass Paintings is awe-inspiring. Umbach and his artistry continue to evolve in layers of experience and beauty. And he is very generous with his talent. He jumps at opportunities to give back to the community, offering paintings for worthy causes, contributing his time and work to several Quick Draw events to support art in the schools. To contact Umbach and inquire about commissions, shows, galleries or events in which he is participating, contact him at: (828) 835-8284 or e-mail him at kennbobbi@frontier. com or visit his website at www.kenumbachsart.com.
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The Bascom News by Donna Rhodes
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he Bascom is for the birds this June... and proud of it! Flock in to the Chicks art exhibit running now through June 17th. It is presented in partnership with the Highlands Biological Station and the Highlands Plateau Audubon. Attend the free (now, that’s cheep) public program offered by Dr. Mark Hopey of The Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship Project, June 1st, 7:30 p.m Or, how about an afternoon with The Early Birders: Antique Nature Prints and Decoys June 9th at 4:00 p.m.? On June 16th you’re invited to The Fascinating Lives of Familiar Birds with Dr. Lloyd Newberry. Give yourself a tweet and chick out our feathered friends as objet d’art. Next on the exhibition docket is Her Impressions, beginning June 23rd. From household names like Mary Cassatt to lesser-known artists like Ada Murphy and Sara Hess, the Impressionist movement blossomed within the community of American women painters despite the restrictions placed on them by the strict social mores of the late 19th century. Her Impressions is a celebratory look at revolutionary girl power and the
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achievements of the many talented women of Art. Birds and Impressionistic beauty segue right into the glorious art of Mother Nature’s Flowers. The annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival, including tour, flower show, competitions in floral arranging, photography and much more is coming up July 13th - 15th, so save the dates for this spectacular annual event to benefit The Bascom. All these summer festivities are bound to give you happy feet, so take those tappin’ toesies to the Bascom Barn Dance, June 30th, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. That’s where the nostalgia of Highlands’ yesteryear comes to life for only five bucks. Join the crowd on The Terrace while a live band entertains. Food and libation will be available for purchase. For more fun, treat yourself to a summer class of painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, knitting, watercolor, jewelry-making and so much more. And don’t forget summer art camp for Bascom Kids! To learn more about these events, exhibits and classes call (828) 526-4949 or go online to www.thebacom.org.
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Chivaree Southern Art & Design
The Art of Dottie Bruce
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hivaree Southern Art & Design, a new gallery in Cashiers featuring contemporary art, fine studio crafts and one-of-a-kind design pieces from the Southeast, will be celebrating its Grand Opening at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2nd. Everyone is invited to the celebration. Georgia woodturner Mark Sillay will demonstrate on the lathe; children are invited to have a snack and paint one of Sillay’s hand-turned pine ornaments on the porch. Meanwhile, in the gallery, adults can enjoy wine, nonalcoholic drinks, edible treats and a trunk show by Atlanta jewelry designer Kristi Hyde, whose fairy-tale pieces feature orchid leaves and hydrangea blossoms delicately hand-sculpted from precious metals. Gallery owner Margaret Browne conceived Chivaree with an eye toward “cultural conservation” -- supporting Southern tradition and innovation in visual arts by connecting regional artists and artisans to collectors and connoisseurs. Ceramics are a special focus: Chivaree offers a broad selection of pieces by Cowpens, South Carolina, contemporary folk potters Winton and Rosa Eugene; Greenville, South Carolina ceramic artists Bill and Pam Clark; Marie Rogers, the last remaining (and only female)
Georgia Jugtown folk potter; and Highlands’ own master of clay, Patrick Taylor. The influence of Southern pottery extends to glass artist Michael Hatch, who creates blownglass versions of that quintessential Southern folk art form, the Face Jug. Chivaree also offers affordable, miniature hand-woven tapestries by Tommye McClure Scanlin of Dahlonega, Georgia, whose larger-scale works have wowed at The Bascom; contemporary pieced-and-quilted wall hangings by Marshall, North Carolina fiber artists Libby and Jim Mijanovich; limited-edition prints of Gil Stose’s aerial photographs of the region, seen by many in the recent book “Wings;” and, of course, Sillay’s masterful woodturnings. In addition to Kristi Hyde’s jewelry, Chivaree features accessibly priced statement pieces “up-cycled” from vintage brooches, buttons, and other elements by Atlanta fashionista Tasha Hussey, and witty, multimedia jewelry made of semiprecious stones, felt, pearls and fly-fishing lures by Kitty Eaton of Cashiers. Chivaree should also become a magnet for collectors and lovers of Southern self-taught art, as it will feature work by legends like Howard Finster and Jimmy Lee Sudduth. The gallery is located in the Cashiers Commons Shopping Center, next to Zoller’s Hardware on Highway 107 North.
The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on June 30th. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.
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he raffle prize for June is a lovely art piece called “Mountain Serenade,” created and donated by Dottie Bruce. After years of experimenting with varied and different forms of expressing herself through her art, Dottie finally “found” herself in acrylic mixedmedia. Her creations are frequently inspired by her environment. Anything that intrigues her is incorporated into her work. Nature usually speaks the loudest because she spends a lot of time in a log home by a river surrounded by forests. Dottie has a studio in Cashiers and is currently the President of the Art League of Highlands. In Cashiers, her artwork can be found at Blue Valley Gallery. All of Dottie’s work is original and is now held in private collections throughout the United States. “Artists receive promotion, winners receive a piece of art for a minimal investment, and the fire department gets crucial funding. And don’t forget, tickets can be purchased in blocks of twelve for $60. They make a great gift,” says coordinator Betsy Paul. All of the proceeds from the art raffle go exclusively to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department. Please stop by Betsy Paul Properties, located at 870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina, to purchase raffle tickets. Checks can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more information contact Betsy Paul at (828)743-0880.
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Rosemary Stiefel Shares her Talent
The Music of Fish Out of Water
Contributed by Mary Lou Bilbro
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are successful in their field. he monthly meeting of the Guess where they got that Art League was held May creative gene? 21st at The Bascom. RoseActive in forming the Art mary Stiefel gave a program in League and a major worker/ which she shared her sketchbooks donor in the Bascom’s new and the resulting images with the facility, Rosemary has been a avid League. She talked about her resupporter of the arts in this area. cent work and the influences on it. Her book of original paintings, Her work was influenced by early “The Botanicals of Highlands”, is memories of the patterns and colin the permanent collection of ors of her paternal GrandmothThe Bascom as well as several of ers quilting. Also, her maternal her paintings. She also is working Grandmother lived by the Atlantic with The Summer House, creating Ocean where her explorations of original works which are shown in the seashells on the beach and their new Show House. their intricate designs and subtle The League is busy getting colors intrigued her. You can see ready for their collaboration with the influences reflected today in PAC’s June play “Vincent” where her current work. Beautiful and they will have works created by intricate designs hold the viewer League artists portraying their spellbound. Rosemary has been a fullversions of favorite Van Gogh works. The Play and Art Show will time resident of Highlands since start with a reception on June 7th 1985. She has three sons who with the opening of the Play and are extraordinarily talented and “Celebration 3” painting by Rosemary Stiefel the work will be on display during creative. The first, a Physicianthe run of the show, which closes Poet, the second a Composer and classical pianist, the third a classical guitarist, all on the 17th. A must see!
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Fresh off their whirlwind Australian tour, Fish Out of Water will be performing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2nd, at the Sapphire Brewing Company in Sapphire; and Friday and Saturday, June 22nd and 23rd, at the Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands.
ll original rock, funk, reggae, and hip-hop act Fish Out of Water is back on the east coast for their sixth national tour throughout the United States. You can find them from Florida to the Carolinas to New York City over the next few months before returning to California in July. They recently completed their first international tour to Australia last December. Having met many Australian natives during their stint in the tourist hub of Hawaii, the group was convinced they would be a smash hit in Oz. Their last three shows on the Sunshine Coast were sold out and a return tour is already in the works. The band consists of founding members, and cousins, Brandon and Kyle Moon who share duties on bass and electric guitars as well as vocals. They have been on a threeyear non-stop tour covering 35 states and over 120,000 miles of driving. Sacrificing the comforts of their home and utilizing the website couchsurfing.com, the band has built a strong following as well as contacts spanning across the Untied States. Word on the street is that their live show is unmatched
by any touring group partly to the antics of front-man Kyle Moon (legend has it he jumped off a two story water tower stage while still playing his solo in Key West, Florida) and a costume change during an epic 5 minute drum solo. After finally meeting an investor on the Central Coast of California, the group put together three albums: Harvest Your Thoughts, The Dream, and the most recently released acoustic album Heart To Hand (mastered by grammy-award winning engineer Wyn Davis of Total Access Studios). Each album is infused with the band’s creed, all original RoPhunk RaeHop (rock, funk, reggae, hip-hop). Think of it as a favorite mix CD going from genre to genre keeping you on your toes as to what style will be next or sometimes combining styles in individual songs. Selfproduced and self-promoted, Fish Out of Water truly is a grassroots band making a name for itself one live show at a time. Check out www.FishOutofWaterhq.com and www. Facebook.com/fishoutofwatermusic for more tour dates near you.
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Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music
The Highlands Playhouse by Luke Osteen
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Highlands Playhouse’s “The Spitfire Grill” serves up some small town truths, delivered with heart and grace. The show’ll run from June 14th to July 8th.
ighlands Playhouse launches its 2012 Season with “The Spitfire Grill,” staged from June 14th-July 8th. It’s the powerful, uplifting story about second chances, laced with folk and bluegrass songs that are by turns exhilarating and heartbreaking. After being released from prison, Percy finds strength in the women of the Spitfire Grill. Together, they serve more than pie and coffee – they feed the spirit of an entire community. It’s a tender exploration of the magic of redemption and forgiveness in small town America. “Walter Cronkite is Dead” follows July 12th-22nd. The play takes that staple of American Improv – getting trapped next to a motormouth who lacks any sort of filter for their wildly divergent worldview – and transforms it into something that’s at once funny yet ultimately profound. Whether you’re Blue State or Red State, “Walter Cronkite is Dead” holds a funhouse mirror to your beliefs and challenges you to laugh at your neighbor and yourself. Those splashy Busby Berkeley musicals of the 1930s are given their due when the playhouse opens “Dames at Sea,” July 26th-August 19th. It’s probably not coincidental that the plot could have been lifted from a half-dozen Ruby Keeler-Dick Powell extravaganzas: Ruby a tap dancer from Utah, and Dick,
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he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival opens its 2012 season with a pair of events in June that showcase just how rich its heritage has grown. Over the course of its 31 years, the festival has on occasion explored the surprising links between the disparate realms of classical chamber music and freeform jazz. The 2012 season begins with an open embrace of the dazzling possibilities of jazz – a benefit concert by The Gary Motley Trio featuring Veronica Tate on Wednesday, June 13th, at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn. Gary Motley’s won an international following with his gorgeous piano compositions and impeccable performances. In 2006, his “Highland Summit: A Suite
for String Quartet and Jazz Quartet” was premiered at the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival with the Vega String Quartet. Motley can also be heard on the Debbie Allen-Phylicia Rashad production of “The Old Settler” on PBS. This exciting evening is complemented by a heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine reception, all in one of the most beautiful settings on the Highlands Plateau. Cost is $150 and all proceeds go directly to the festival. For reservations, call (828) 526-9060. You’re invited to a picnic concert by The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet at 5:00 p.m. on June 27th on the grounds of the historic Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers. Be sure to bring a picnic and a blanket and
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prepare to luxuriate under late afternoon skies with al fresco dining and a healthy dose of irresistible music. The concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Concerts will be held at 6:00 p.m. Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library. The 2012 Performance Schedule stretches from Friday, July 6th, to Sunday, August 12th, culminating with a final gala concert at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and a Dinner Party
a songwriting sailor, somehow end up working on a Broadway musical together. When the theater is shuttered, the plucky duo manage to get the show staged on a destroyer. “Dames at Sea” is a loving Valentine to those musicals from long ago – filled with rapid-fire snappy dialogue, knowing asides and small-scale versions of those cast of hundreds dance numbers. The Playhouse closes out its summer season with the arrival of Lindsey Alley, August 31st-September 3rd. Drawing from her own experiences in the Entertainment Industry (including a childhood stint in the 1990s revival of “The Mickey Mouse Club”) and working with some of its most famous players, her one-woman show “Lindsey Who?” is what happens when show tunes and stand-up collide. Lindsey is single-handedly reinventing the Great American Club Act. As a vocalist, she knows her way around a song – be it pop, original, or that standard you’re dying to hear one more time. And if that isn’t enough, she holds it all together with personal stories that most people would be too embarrassed to tell. Meet the Cast of “The Spitfire Grill” at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro on June 17th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, visit the Box Office at 326 Oak Street or call (828) 526-2695.
at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. The Festival is offering a pair of classes in conjunction with the Center for Life Enrichment. “Jazz as Chamber Music” will be led by Emory University Music Professor Dr. Dwight Andrews from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9th. It’s a natural complement to the Gary Motley Trio concert slated for June 13th. Dr. Benjamin Arnold will offer “Powerful Intimacy – the Chamber Music of Ludwig van Beethoven” on Saturday, July 7th. Both classes will be held at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands. For registration or more information, call CLE at (828) 526-8811. For more information about the festival and its full lineup of performances and events, visit www.hcmusicfestival.org or call (828) 526-9060. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 63
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The Arts
Bel Canto Celebrates 20 Years
Benefit Jazz Concert
Contributed by Janet Grantham
Gary Motley will bring his trio to the mountains for a benefit for the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, June 13th at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn.
T Dr. Stephen Dubberly, Tenor John Pickle and Soprano Lynette Tapia from the 2009 Bel Canto Recital. Photo courtesy of The Highlander Newspaper.
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n September 9th, Bel Canto will celebrate its 20th year with a magnificent concert of four performers – soprano, tenor, mezzo-soprano, and baritone – and once again Bel Canto will bring the world of “Beautiful Singing” to Highlands! As always the recital will be followed by an elegant dinner held at Highlands Country Club. Of course, as he always has since Bel Canto’s inception, Stephen Dubberly will accompany the performers and will also perform a solo piano piece. Highlands is one of the very few places in which Dr. Dubberly ever performs solo. The solicitation letter will be mailed in early July to those who have attended Bel Canto in the past. These past benefactors
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will be able to buy tickets early to assure themselves of seats at the always soldout performance. Become one of the benefactors this year if you have not been one in the past. In the past 20 years Bel Canto has supported The Bascom Permanent Collection, Highlands School music program (with its new choral groups) and the Highlands Community Child Development Center. In the last 10 years alone Bel Canto has donated over $200,000 to our three beneficiaries. So put Sunday, September 9th, on your calendar now and plan to attend the 20th Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please call (828) 526-1947.
he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival will spice up its 2012 season with an unforgettable classical jazz benefit concert by The Gary Motley Trio featuring Veronica Tate, Wednesday, June 13th, at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn. Gary Motley won an international following with his piano compositions and impeccable performances. In 2006, his “Highland Summit: A Suite for String Quartet and Jazz Quartet” was premiered at the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival with the Vega String Quartet. Motley can also be heard on the Debbie AllenPhylicia Rashad production of “The Old Settler” on PBS. He also collaborated with director Kenny Leon, providing music for the 2004 Broadway Production of “A Raisin in the Sun.” Veronica Tate’s deeply evocative vocal talent serves as the perfect complement and counterpoint to the Gary Motley Trio’s piano, bass and drums. Her performances recall the bravado and passion of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. This breathtaking concert will unfold upon the verdant grounds of the Farm at Old Edwards Inn and patrons will be treated to a heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine reception following the performance. Cost is $150 and, thanks to generous benefactors all proceeds will benefit the Chamber Music Festival. For reservations or more information, call (828) 526-9060. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 65
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Highlands Performing Arts Center Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie “Vincent,” a moving portrait of Vincent Van Gogh, set the pace for a dazzling summer season at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.
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he PAC season starts with a Small Stage production of “Vincent” by Leonard Nimoy, directed by Bart Patton and starring Ralph Stevens. “Vincent” is about the life of Vincent Van Gogh as told by his brother Theo. This multi media show opens Thursday, June 7th, and continues through the 10th and again the following weekend June 14th - 17th. In conjunction with the production the Art League of Highlands will open a two-week exhibition at PAC in the Reception Hall featuring works by Art League members; these works will be their “impressions” of a Van Gogh painting. Works of art will be available for purchase. Small Stages is a joint production between PAC and the Highlands Cashiers Players. Saturday, June 23rd brings Broadway back to PAC with a Broadway leading lady, Glory Crampton in “Broadway and More.” Ms. Crampton is known for her critically acclaimed roles in productions of “The Fantasticks,” “Camelot,” “My Fair Lady,” “Carousel,” “Jane Eyre,” “Nine,” “Hello Dolly,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Phantom.” She is also an accomplished soprano solo artist who has sung in concert with the renowned tenor Jose Carreras at Radio City Music Hall. For more information
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visit, www.glorycrampton.com. The incomparable Jeanne Robertson comes to PAC on Saturday, June 30th. Jeanne is well known for her stories about life in the South and her husband “left brain.” You can catch Jeanne on YouTube (her clips have been viewed more than three million times). In 2001 she was named North Carolinian of the Year by the North Carolina Press Association. She was interviewed by CBS correspondent Morley Safer on 60 Minutes and you can hear her on XM Radio’s Family Comedy channels. “Jeanne Robertson is like the aunt you can’t wait to talk to at the family reunion, who always has a new story to tell that keeps the whole family in stitches.” (The Carlisle Theater, Carlisle Theater). As of May 1st this performance is sold out, but there is a waiting list! visit www.jeannerobertson.com. Save the Date, Tuesday, July 17th for “Ricky Nelson Remembered” featuring Ricky’s songs sung by his sons, Gunnar and Matthew. Visit www.rickynelsonremembered. com. All tickets can be purchased online at www.highlandspac. org or by calling (828) 526-9047.
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Taste of the Plateau
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or decades Cashiers has ofMartha Stewart Weddings, and fered a magnificent mounon Martha Stewart Living Radio. tain retreat for vacationers, His restaurants are also featured second homers, and full time in highly acclaimed magazines community residents. With from Cooking Light and Food and numerous championship golf Wine, to Men’s Health. courses, adventurous hiking Taste of the Plateau also trails, mountain biking, fly fishwelcomes Chef Donald ing, cascading waterfalls, and Barickman, from Charleston, outstanding restaurants, the South Carolina, one of the Cashiers Highlands community South’s most notable culinary supports a relaxing mountain esfigures on Sunday, July 29th. Chef cape with a spice of Appalachian Donald will prepare one of his culture. innovative Lowcountry creations The exquisite dishes of Chef James Boyce are a deeply The Summit Charter School at the Taste of the Plateau for sensual treat for the patrons of Summit Charter School’s Foundation is bringinh “Taste of over 300 guests. From early in his Taste of the Plateau. the Plateau,” a summer culinary career, Barickman’s innovative event, to Cashiers on Thursday, development of old Southern July 26th, and Sunday, July 29th, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 concepts for the modern palate quickly established his p.m. The multi-day event features nationally acclaimed chefs reputation as a leader in contemporary Southern cuisine. James Boyce, Donald Barickman and John Fleer. James Boyce Barickman has achieved national acclaim for Magnolia’s, will be the celebrity chef on Thursday evening, enchanting Blossom, and Cypress Lowcountry Grill, all receiving 60 patrons with a Southern-inspired, four-course meal. On numerous industry awards and accolades. He is the author of Sunday night, celebrity chefs Donald Barickman and John two cookbooks: “Magnolia’s Uptown Down/South Southern Fleer will join local chefs in treating guests to a food and Cuisine” and “Magnolia’s Authentic Southern Cuisine.” He wine showcase. Chefs will prepare small plate, or “taste size,” is also featured in the cookbooks of many others. He is food specialties, paired carefully with a variety of delicious frequently headlined in national media, including Esquire, wines. Show Band sensation Liquid Pleasure will provide the Gourmet, Smithsonian Magazine, Southern Living and the musical entertainment, which guarantees a lively dance floor Food Network. He is often a featured chef at renowned and event. James Beard House in New York. Barickman is currently An Exemplary, Honor School of Excellence, Summit Chef and Instructor for The Culinary Institute of Charleston, Charter School is a public school of choice, founded by continuing to support the needs of well‐educated students parents desiring to become a part of this very special for the demanding food and beverage industry. In addition to mountain retreat community. The Foundation supplements the above outstanding national celebrity chefs, Cashiers own funds for the school, which provides exceptional educational nationally acclaimed and local celebrity chef, John Fleer of opportunities that otherwise would not be possible. Lonesome Valley Canyon Kitchen, will also be in attendance Taste of the Plateau welcomes Chef James Boyce of Boyce to serve up some of his culinary creations. John Fleer was Restaurant Concepts, located in Huntsville, Alabama. Chef the former executive chef at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Jimmy will prepare a four-course epicurean delight for a Tennessee. Fleer helped catapult Blackberry Farm to world‐ gathering of patrons on Thursday, July 26th, at Stillwater class status under his culinary direction. The James Beard Farm in Cashiers. James Boyce is a 25-year industry veteran Foundation has named him one of the “Rising Stars of the and two-time Mobile Five-Star award winner. Boyce is known 21st Century.” National publications such as Gourmet, Bon for his innovative approach to the culinary arts as well as his Appetite, Food & Wine, and Southern Living, have praised dynamic leadership qualities. In 2008, he opened Cotton Row his ability to bring world-class flair to southern dishes. in Downtown Historic Huntsville, featuring fine American He has been nominated three times for the James Beard cuisine with a strong Southern influence. He also opened Foundation’s “Best Chef in the Southeast.” He has served Pane e Vino Pizzeria, which offers rustic—Chic Italian fare, and as executive chef at Canyon Kitchen, Lonesome Valley in Commerce Kitchen, influenced by turn-of-the-century style Cashiers since 2009 and is in the process of opening another and classic cuisine. His fourth restaurant, James Steakhouse, restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina as “city counterpart” is a traditional chop house where diners can enjoy simply to the pastoral Canyon Kitchen. prepared, great steaks and seafood. Jimmy is regularly For more information on Taste of the Plateau, please visit featured on the cooking segment of The Today Show, in www.tasteoftheplateau.org. 72 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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Highlands Culinary Weekend Contributed by Laura Huerta
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ighlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will present the 6th Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend. Save the dates, as this year’s event will be held Thursday, November 8th-Sunday, November 11th. This four-day destination experience highlights Highlands’ majestic mountain location, boundless activities, appealing accommodations, unique retail shops, and extraordinary cuisine. We launch this exciting weekend with the fabulous Opening Night Celebration Thursday, November 8th, at the Clubhouse of the esteemed Highlands Country Club. Sip and savor fine wines and craft beers as Highlands’ area chefs showcase local flavors. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, itineraries will be filled with an array of activities, wine tastings and food events hosted by local restaurants, merchants and accommodations. An additional favorite, the annual Sip & Stroll will be held Saturday, November 10th, from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful downtown area.
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“Thanks to creativity and community support, Culinary Weekend has blossomed and become a popular destination on many social calendars. This year we look forward to an array of exciting new events and special guests chefs to keep the momentum strong,” said Laura Huerta, Chair of the event and Manager of Lakeside Restaurant. “It’s a special experience to see a community come together for this celebration of Highlands!” The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is a catalyst for planning, programs, and services that promote a favorable business and visitors climate while nurturing the natural beauty and cultivating the uniqueness that is Highlands. The Highlands Visitor Center is open MondayFriday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to be a part of the Sixth Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend, please call (866) 526-5841 or (828) 526-5841 or view the event webpage at www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com.
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Scaly Mountain Pancake Breakfast
takeout, if you choose. lan to bring your family and Proceeds from the event friends to Scaly Mountain provide scholarships for local for a scrumptious breakfast students of all ages who wish to in the mountains at the historic continue their post-secondary old Scaly School House. The education. They also benefit building is located on the corner area non-profit human service of North Carolina Highway 106 agencies that serve the Scaly and Buck Knob Road in “downMountain community. Come town Scaly.” These breakfasts to all six of the breakfasts and are held on the fourth Saturday - join the best cooks in Western May through October from 7:30 North Carolina for a morning to 10:30 a.m. of fun--enjoying the friendly This is the eighth year that folks in Scaly Mountain and the women in Scaly Mountain an unforgettable breakfast. Women’s Club have sponsored Nell Oliver (left) and Barbara Thomas, President of the For additional information, these breakfasts. They will Scaly Mountain Women’s Club (right) serve up a contact Susan Bankston, feature a full meal of piping hearty breakfast for charity. (828) 526-9952. www. hot homemade pancakes (with scalymountainwomensclub.org. or without blueberries), patty Come between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on the fourth sausage, coffee and juice. Guests will be treated to a seated meal either in the old Saturday of each month May - October to the Scaly Mountain school house or on the deck overlooking the mountains Women’s Club Breakfasts during the 2012 season. The dates when the weather is nice. Cost is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 of the breakfasts are June 23rd, July 28th, August 25th, for children. The breakfast will be cooked by members’ September 22nd and October 27th. Mark your calendar husbands and served by club members - or you may order and don’t miss coming with your family and friends.
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Evenings at Lakeside
23 Steps Steakhouse
by Luke Osteen
by Donna Rhodes
Wednesday nights are a reason for local charities to rejoice, thanks to Evenings at Lakeside.
23 Steps is the natural choice for hearty steaks, fresh seafood and superb dining.
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akeside Restaurant owners Donna Wood and Marty Rosenfeld have long been supporters of worthy local causes. That’s why it’s no surprise that for the last five years their restaurant, practically a Highlands institution, has offered “Evenings at Lakeside.” These Wednesday night events raise muchneeded funds for local charities. “There are so many worthy causes that do so much for our beautiful community, which shapes Highlands into Highlands,” explains Marty. “The hearts and souls of many people that live here, even if part time, reflect what makes this place we call home so special.” About five years ago, Marty came up with a good solution and a win/win for Lakeside and the worthy non-profits. He and his staff set aside Wednesday nights in the season for non-profits to “claim their Evening at Lakeside.” The non-
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profits can select their date, but then it is up to them to market to their boards and supporters to make reservations on their chosen date. When making your reservation on the designated nonprofit date, mention you are there for that organization and Lakeside will donate 15 percent of your guest check to your favorite organization. “What can be more fun than good food, relaxing atmosphere, good service and a room full of likeminded friends?” says Marty. These Wednesdays have already been claimed by local non-profits: June 20th, REACH of Macon County; June 27th, Highlands Playhouse; July 11th, Literacy Council; July 25th, The Bascom. To make reservations or for more information, call (828) 526-9419. Lakeside Restaurant is located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands, one block from Main Street.
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f you want to get to culinary heaven on earth, it only takes 23 steps. Alex Kalinin, owner of Oak Street Cafe, is the mastermind behind Highlands’ newest restaurant sensation, 23 Steps. It is a steakhouse featuring fine cuisine from succulent T-bone, Porter House, and other prime cuts of top grade beef to butter-drenched lobster, fresh, seasoned-to-perfection fish filets and more. Oak Street Cafe will remain your casual dining choice for lunch 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., but at 5:30 p.m. every day, the cafe will transform into a fine-dining steakhouse. Don’t worry. In addition to fine beef and seafood, classic favorites such as shrimp and grits, mushroom bisque, Dover sole, and crème brûlée will remain menu staples. And to complement your meal, the same award-winning wine list will be offered along with something brand new: a tantalizing
Martini Bar. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, Kalinin says, “We are fine dining for very casual people. You can come dressed up or in summer clothes after golf. It is a tourist town, and we delight in that, so come as you are.” At last Highlands has a world-class, formal dining steak and seafood restaurant. And if you want the divine taste of 23 Steps’ superb cuisine at your favorite social gathering, catering is available. Also, the entire restaurant can be reserved for wedding receptions, birthday celebrations or private parties. Inside and outside seating, weather permitting, is available. Parking on Oak Street makes for easy access where dining is at ground level. So take the 23-step climb to culinary paradise. Call for more information, (828) 787-2200. Heaven awaits.
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Justin Burdett Joins Ruka’s Table by Wiley Sloan Chef Justin Burdett preserves Ruka’s Table’s reputation for exceptional cuisine and brings some new twists of his own.
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olks who frequent Miller Union Restaurant in Atlanta are familiar with the talent of Chef de Cuisine, Justin Burdett. Justin has migrated from Atlanta to Highlands and now offers his tastetempting foods here in Highlands at Ruka’s Table in Wright’s Square. Some of you may have followed Justin as he competed on the Food Network’s series “Chopped.” If so, you know that he exhibits a passion for organic-centric, sustainable foods. He has an enviable talent of knowing how to pair just the right ingredients in trulyunique ways to produce foods that make you clamor for more. Beginning with locally-farmed ingredients, Justin combines ingredients in unique ways to produce foods that are truly exceptional. Start your meal with carrot soup – a thick carrot puree with sherry reduction. Add Georgian olive oil with pink peppercorn and top with mint whipped cream with chives. The Niman Ranch pork loin served with soft grits topped with fennel captures your taste buds from the first bite. Fish lovers may be drawn to his sunburst trout complimented by glazed-beet puree,
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topped with raw radish and celery. The dry-aged, hormone-free Brasstown N.Y. strip steak with lady pea puree and field potatoes will please any steak lover. Finish your meal with the unique flavors of the tarragon panna cotta topped with macerated strawberries with lemon zest in triple sec. These are just a few of the many creative items that Justin and his talented staff will offer here at Ruka’s. Come to Ruka’s for delectable foods in a casuallysophisticated atmosphere. Ruka’s Table offers mouthwatering foods in a casually eye-catching interior which includes the copper-topped full-service bar, a large stacked-stone fireplace under a cathedral ceiling with large wooden beams, and beautiful dark leather booths. Enjoy your favorite libation as you select from a wide variety of modern Southern cuisine. Open nightly beginning at 5:30 p.m. Go to www.OpenTable.com to make reservations or call (828) 526-3636. Ruka’s Table is a part of the Highlands Restaurant Group. For more information go to www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net.
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Rock Houses in Highlands History
Old Wike Homeplace in Fairfield Valley
by Donna Rhodes
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
Some of Highlands’ pioneers embraced the Stone Age Life.
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offered a 20foot by 200-foot space beneath Wayne, A.K.A. an enormous Batman, and outcrop of Doctor Alfred granite for more Hawkins, an than adequate early Highlands protection from settler, have the elements.” in common? Rock houses Aside from the were not obvious—inuncommon in the telligence and mountains. When class—they both you could roust had a penchant a bear or wildcat for caves, more from a potential specifically rock home, caves were houses. really quite nice... In the high if you didn’t mind elevations, a crop of algae caves and rock growing on your Photograph by Randolph Shaffner, courtesy of Highlands Historical Society houses offered eyebrows. And the perfect the kids had loads protection from of fun balancing severe storms. Doctor Hawkins didn’t particularly care their bedposts on stalagmites. The areas under Bridal Veil for town life, so he purchased 1,000 acres of land south Falls and Dry were also used as refuges. And a Civil War of Horse Cove and west of Glade Mountain Road. He and deserter or two was said to have bedded down in rock his sons, Huber (yes, that was really his name—kind of like houses on Whiteside Mountain. Smuckers, he had to be good) and Barry spent the spring So the next time you need to visit the bat-room, just think of 1883 building Rock House Farm, taking the story of the of what life would be like in a bat cave. With all due respect “Three LIttle Pigs” to extreme. Neither storm nor wind, nor to Bruce and Alfred, I vote for the little pig that lived in the big bad wolf could blow these babies down. brick house. I’ll cope with the huffin’ and puffin’ as long as While they labored on their Rock House Farm, they lived in my plumbing is attached to my boudoir. one of three existing rock houses after which their farmhouse If you would like to know more about rock houses or was named. These rock houses descended Glade Mountain take other jaunts into Highlands history, read Randolph east of the road at today’s junction with Rock House Road. Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge,” or visit www. Ran Shaffner, Highlands historian, says, “The third level highlandshistory.com.
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he following was written by Sara Sutton Madison. The home of David Monroe Wike (1839-1910) and Elizabeth Alice Norton, married 1867, was within a quarter of a mile of the head of Fairfield Lake. The house was probably constructed of logs covered with clapboard and a cedar shake roof. Interesting is the artistic addition of the crenellations under the eaves. At a later time a room was added to the left side of the house. The picture accompanying this article was taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s by an itinerant photographer. People in the picture are Hattie Norton Brown, Mattie Norton (mother of Hattie) and Franklin Hamilton Brown, professor of chemistry at what is now Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Next row: Lenora (Wike) Kitchen and then David Monroe Wike and Alice Norton Wike. The young girls are not identified. The children of David and Alice were William Dallas, Herbert, Frank, Granville, Carl, and Lenora (Kitchen.) My grandfather, William Dallas Wike (1867) was the first child of David Monroe Wike and Alice Norton Wike. He was born after his father returned from the War Between the
States. He was the great, great, grandson of Absalom Hooper, a Revolutionary soldier, whose grave is at East La Porte. Dallas’ mother’s families were the Nortons and Zacharys. Dallas’ first schooling was for short terms in a log cabin in Fairfield Valley. Among his teachers were Mrs. Ida Cotter of Cullowhee, Ralph Zachary, W. W. Zachary, and Henry Cannon. His first Sunday School teachers were the Misses Hampton, sisters of General Wade Hampton. In his teens, Dallas made trips with his father to trading towns in South Carolina where needed winter supplies were purchased. (salt, sugar, coffee) Wild game was abundant and Dallas spent a lot of his time in search of deer, bear, wild turkeys, raccoon and opossum. Fishing for trout was easy. In the first letter he wrote his future wife (Emma Jane Hampton Shelton} he tells her about going to Panthertown Laurel, “I went fishing with my brother Carl at Panthertown Laurel which is one of the headwaters of the Tuckaseigee River. We caught about two-hundred trout.” Note: This is only a portion of Sara Sutton Madison’s article but words were limited. If you want a copy of the entire story, phone Jane Nardy at (828) 743-9002. www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 85
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Homes & Lifestyles
Sagee Manor by Luke Osteen
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he first thing you notice about Sagee Manor, Laurel’s June Home of Disctinction, isn’t the home itself, it’s the long winding drive through rhododendron thickets punctuated with jaw-dropping vistas of the Fodderstacks, Brushy Face, Horse Cove and Whiteside Mountain. That drive sets the mood for the manor itself and its patchwork quilt of 13 luxurious gardens. There’s a measured elegance to it that seems almost timeless, a tranquil throwback to a more unhurried time. Part of that charm derives from the fact that the home itself is settled upon the crown of its own mountain. Rather than built up to a precarious perch above sheer drop-offs, the house and its adjacent three-bedroom guest house are snuggled into place, an effect enhanced by the coordinated five-color hand-chipped slate roofs – it’s subtle, but undeniable once you notice it. Architect Keith Summerour undertook the architectural plans, while Nashville, Tennessee, interior designer Mark Simmons combined fine English and continental antiques, some dating to the 16th century, and 16th to 19th century English and American
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paintings to create a warm, elegant ambiance in keeping with the tradition of English country manors. The visage of George Monck, the First Duke of Albemarle who once owned North Carolina, seems to approve of his surroundings from his portrait in the living room. The main house of approximately 10,000 square feet offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half-baths. The interiors include a pair of offices, seven wood-burning fireplaces, a stone and timber wine cellar, extraordinary craftsmanship and custom wood finishes throughout, as well as a state-of-the-art lighting and media automation system. The centerpiece of the manor is the stunning grand-scale living room with soaring vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows – perfect for entertaining. The space is further highlighted with an abundance of gorgeous wood paneling and heavy beams. Each room of this sprawling home is uniquely decorated, somehow ensuring you’re pulled along on your own self-guided tour. Adjoining the main house is a stunning fully-fitted guest
residence. The finishings of the guest quarters are just as high end as the main living including a gorgeous two-story great room, cozy gourmet kitchen, three bedroom suites, and a sundrenched loft. The 13 formal gardens, several fashioned by Rosemary Verey, the English doyenne of garden design whose clients include HRH The Prince of Wales and Sir Elton John, encircle the main house and craftsman-style guest house, while surrounding grounds include a one-acre pond, swimming pool, panoramic Blue Ridge mountain views, croquet court, secret gardens, native stone bridges and other structures. Throughout the gardens you’ll notice antique European iron gates and troughs, as well as the preeminence of native plants and extensive stonework. Additional features include a heated pool and spa with electronically controlled cover, a pool pavilion with pool bath, stone bridge over the pond, and an oval croquet/wedding court, surrounded by boxwood hedge. A limestone octagonal porch is the perfect spot for easy conversation and the abundant use of glass allows the garden
to take center stage. Every room is superbly positioned to maximize a particular slice of the view. You can watch the sun emerge from behind the misty mountains in the morning, and enjoy the golden transformation of the land at sunset. Asking price of $17,900,000 includes the main house, guest house and 22 +/‐ acres and visual buffer, an additional 26 +/acres are retained by the owners but will be considered for sale. Antiques, furnishings, artwork and decorative objects are not included in the price, although the owners are willing to make the most of these available as this collection was assembled expressly for Sagee Manor. If you’d like to learn more about this extraordinary mountaintop retreat, visit www.sageemanor.com. Conact Terry Potts, affiliate broker for Sagee Manor, at Country Club Properties at (828) 526-2520 or (828) 421-3417.
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Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery, Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture (828) 526-1022
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side from the toxins we ingest willingly, such as alcohol, sugars, processed foods and chemicals, there are so many toxins in our everyday environment
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Homes & Lifestyles
Why Detox?
Corporate America Looks to You for a Loan
that no matter how hard we try to stay clean, we just can’t. Pollution in the air and our water and food supply has powerful effects on the body and the mind, weakening our body’s defenses and making us more susceptible to disease and stress. When these external sources of toxicity overpower the body’s internal defenses, the liver’s ability to cleanse the blood slows down due to the overwhelming accumulation of toxins. The results can be experienced as fatigue, pain, brain fog, confusion, loss of memory and even disease. The best way to achieve a successful detoxification is to have proper guidance from a healthcare professional. A good detoxification program
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should last for no less than four weeks but can continue longer than that if necessary. Preparing the body for a detox is essential for successful and lasting results. Once you have spent some time adjusting your diet to prepare for the detox by eating foods that come from local sources, preferably organic, drinking only purified water, limiting your use of alcohol, sugar, gluten, dairy, and caffeine, you are now ready to cleanse and heal your body. Once you begin, your body begins to release the toxins being stored in cells (mostly fat cells). These toxins must then be taken out of the body through conjugation, a specific process that occurs in the liver. Before, during and after a
detox try not to challenge the body any more than you have been with chemicals, alcohol, processed foods, and artificial flavors and sweeteners. Give your body adequate time to prepare, then go through the actual detoxification process (at least three weeks, with a concentrated period somewhere in the middle), and then expect the ease off period where your body can continue to heal gradually as you resume a normal and healthy regimen. After that you can look forward to better sleep, more energy, clarity, less pain, better circulation and improved overall health.
Contributed by Mary Beth Brody , Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Highlands at (828) 787-2323.
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any of the world’s largest companies are based in America, yet they have operations that span the globe and collectively earn enormous amounts of money from a wide range of commercial
activities. Two ways in which they do this are by issuing stock, which represents ownership in the company, or by selling bonds. When a company issues bonds, these “loans” help with the company’s longterm financing for capital expenditures and acquisitions. Investors who buy bonds enter an agreement with the company stating it will pay back the face value of the bond at maturity, plus fixed rate of interest. This interest rate is known as the nominal, or coupon rate, and payments are often made every six months throughout the life of the bond. In contrast to a stockholder, who actually gains ownership in a company by purchasing stock, bondholders are creditors of the issuing corporation. An investment in a bond literally represents a loan to the company. While stockholders typically look for the price of their
shares to go up, bondholders receive interest payments on the money they have loaned out. Corporate bonds can be a valuable component in a well-rounded investment portfolio. Some of the many benefits they offer include the following: Regular income — If you buy a bond and hold onto it until maturity, you will have a pretty good idea of how much you will get back from your investment. Reliability — Credit-rating agencies rate corporate bonds based on several factors relating to the issuing company. When issuing bonds, a company that has a good credit history and makes principal and interest payments to bondholders on a timely basis will typically receive a good credit rating. Diversification — Companies from a wide range of industrial sectors and geographic locations
offer corporate bonds, giving investors a good opportunity to diversify their investments by holding a variety of different securities. These bonds also represent various credit ratings and have different maturities, which refers to the date your “loan” comes due. As with many investment vehicles, there are certain risks associated with investing in bonds. Interest rate risk refers to the possibility that a bond’s market value will change in response to interest rate changes. A bond’s price moves in the opposite direction of interest rates. As rates rise, the price drops. Bonds also entail credit risk — the risk credit rating agencies attempt to gauge when they issue ratings on bond issues, and default risk, the risk that the company issuing the debt securities will be unable to repay principal and interest.
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t is fair to say that domestic dogs and cats have gone through the evolution of status, from animal to pet to family member. Even as the economy for us humans bogs down again, the pet economy has proved resilient to a weak housing market, high unemployment and diminished 401(k)’s. Americans are showing no sign of skimping when it comes to taking care of their pets. Last year, the country spent over $55 billion to pamper, feed and take their four-legged friends to the vet, according to the market research firm Packaged Facts. Pet owners, or “parents”, are being sold on human-style luxuries or medical care. There are organic foods, antidepressants and even Tempur-Pedic beds for today’s pampered cats and dogs. People want to reward their pet in human terms. That means hotels instead of kennels, braces to fix crooked teeth, and frilly canine ball gowns. Make no mistake this is big business and even in Cashiers and Highlands there is evidence of a thriving pet business. Take Tami Carlstedt, owner of gab & soph, who spends hours on the perfect custom designed coat just for your pet. Mind you, these are not frilly ball gowns. Tami uses handpicked sweaters and fabrics to create a dinner jacket fit for tea with Queen Elizabeth, or she can repurpose your wool sweaters or coats to create a one of a kind handcrafted coat for your dog. Having a large, hairy 124 pound Bernese Mountain Dog who loves being outside in the rain, sleet or snow, I commissioned Tami to make a one-of-a kind raincoat. Hopefully this will eliminate the 45 minutes of drying time. If you are looking to treat your precious pooch to a day at the spa, you won’t have to look far. Alissa Short, proprietor of Mountain Dog Spa & Boutique, not only offers doggie day care and grooming but even has a trainer for your fourlegged friend. Jim Durrance, trainer for Mountain Dog Spa & Boutique, travels monthly from Anderson, South Carolina,
to work with pet owners and their precious pooches. Durrance says, “It is a workshop in which basic obedience and any behavior issues will be a d d r e s s e d .” Durrance states, “One owner came to us with a dog that continued to take her for a ‘ride’ and in only a few minutes the dog was walking nicely on a loose leash.” With highend products as well as allPhoto by gab & soph natural products, aromatherapy and pet massage make no bones about it, Mountain Dog Spa will ensure that the moment you dog arrives, he/she will be treated like royalty. The traditional dog bath has gone out the window, and is being replaced by professional dog grooming and pampered pet spa treatments. Woofgang Bakery proudly displays a table of brightly decorated cookies and cakes that would be worthy of a Michelin- starred restaurant. All of these treats are unique and customized and personalized for the “very” pampered pet. I guess it is hard to put a price tag on unconditional love. For me, my pet comes first. Cashiers and Atlanta resident Elizabeth Fletcher makes event planning and public relations seem as effortless and anxietyfree as a day at the spa. Part of that is predicated on her years of experience as the publisher of four regional bridal magazines, bridal events spokesperson for Federated and Belk department stores, and guiding force behind media campaigns for exclusive inns. Equally important are her boundless energy, effortless imagination and fanatical attention to detail. elizabeth@idoeventsatlanta.com Photo by Tina Rowden
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Plantar Fasciitis - Relief Is Possible
Considering A River Boat Cruise?
Contributed by Jim Johnson, DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC, DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness (828) 743-9070
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s spring is blooming many of us are taking advantage of being outdoors. As we increase our walking, hiking, jogging, tennis, and golf, severe pain in
our feet can occur. The inflammation of the plantar fascia, the arch tendon of the foot, causes radiating pain. Untreated, plantar fasciitis can cause significant shin, knee, hip, and eventually back pain. Home remedies can work: applying an anti-inflammatory cream with menthol, following an anti-inflammatory diet, and taking supplements are parts of a successful holistic treatment plan. Years of experience in treating these problems has taught us that the patient who takes his symptoms seriously and acts immediately won’t miss out on the sports he loves to play. Your physician has the knowledge and training to provide in-office treatments and prescribe the supplements that will
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help you in the healing process. Stretching the plantar fascia correctly with exercise, cryotherapy, electrical muscle stimulation, deep muscle stimulation, and instrumentassisted soft-tissue mobilization (such as the Graston Technique) are just some of the many methods for relief of pain. Most important, our physicians can fit you with a custom orthotic which, when worn as directed, can make playing your sport more fun and injury-free. Your chiropractic physician’s training and experience in correction of abnormal biomechanics such as plantar fasciitis is your resource for ultimate relief of pain and correction of the problem. The most remedial exercises
are stretches and simple routines that prepare the foot for pain-free movement. Exercise therapy prescribed for you to practice on your own, and personalized, individualized treatments by your chiropractor work in partnership for relief. Approaching the relief of pain from plantar fasciitis by integrating the art and science of chiropractic, exercise, orthotics, and nutrition has been hugely successful in complete pain relief. Do not ignore the severity and risks associated with untreated plantar fasciitis. Our feet are our foundations and play a huge role in optimal, overall good health!
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Contributed by Jodi L. Moore, Travel Specialist Cruise Planners (828) 743-3936 needfortravel.com
iver Boat Cruising is one of the hottest trip options in 2012 and offers an intimate travel experience. River Boats typically host no more than 200 people, affording travelers the luxury and
ease many desire on vacation. You only have to unpack once! Travelers have several rivers to choose from, such as the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Seine, Rhone and Saone, Yangtze and the Nile as well as rivers in the United States. The smaller River Cruise ships offer easy access to offthe-beaten path destinations, as well as major cities, giving travelers the opportunity to experience the heart and history of a country. Port proximity is also a benefit of river cruising, advises Patrick Clark. “Each time cruisers disembark from their river boat, they are in a new location, often within walking distance of the village square or city center, giving them time to explore on their own or as part of a small tour group while immersing in
a culture,” he says. If River Cruising is what floats your boat, here are some tips to help you choose the cruise that’s right for you. Know where you want to go: It’s easy to get overwhelmed with hundreds of options all over the world. Choose the region that you are most interested in traveling in and plan from there. Experience counts: When making your selection, choose a company that comes highly recommended. Research the ship: You are going to be onboard for a considerable amount of time, so make sure the ship is new or has modern amenities you desire, including state-of-the-art technology. Some small-ship operators provide virtual tours, complete with 360-degree
views of their ships. The size of your stateroomand its windows matters: Look for ships with full size windows and French balconies, because floating by beautiful landscapes is part of the river cruise appeal. Consider a theme cruise: Are you a foodie or passionate about music, art, politics and more? Mind your money: Reputable cruise lines offer all inclusive packagesthatincludeeverything from accommodations and land excursions to complimentary on-board entertainment, wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, bottle water in stateroom and WIFI on the ship. You should know what your vacation costs before you go.
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Designer Showcase Home at Lake Toxaway by Wiley Sloan
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requisite space. The home is a ather your friends for a joy to behold. Couple that with tour of one of the most the magnificent Guest House exciting homes you’ll and the oversized Boathouse ever see. Located in Lake Toxsporting a large roof deck and away Estates in Lake Toxaway, you have everything you could this exquisite European chateau possibly want. rests majestically on the shores Soak leisurely in the hot of the lake. The perfect relaxtub or relax as you grill your ing getaway for more than 100 favorite steak. Meander across years, Lake Toxaway calms the the beautifully designed lawn. soul. Challenge your friends to a This 10,000 square foot game of croquet or dip your toe estate home is a true gem which in the lake along the more than stands out among the many 300 feet of frontage. beautiful homes that Lake A gorgeous mansion on the shores of Lake Toxaway makes life a bit The Lake Toxaway Designer Toxaway is known for. Described easier for neglected cats and dogs. Showcase Home will run July as “the most prestigious estate 6th through July 14th from on Lake Toxaway,” you’ll be in awe of its eye-catching detail. The style and creativity that abounds 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily .Funds raised will benefit FOTAS throughout the house is the work of more than a dozen world-class (Friends of the Animal Shelter). Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at designers. The all-plaster walls of the expansive great room plus the the door. Call (828) 882-4848 or e-mail dlbirish@frontier.com for banquet-sized dining room with its coffered ceiling make you feel tickets or additional information. Parking and shuttle to the home are provided by the Lake Toxaway Methodist Church located at that this is a home fit for royalty. Furniture-style cabinetry of the kitchen provides the perfect Cold Mountain Road off Highway 281 North. From the Cashiers display space for all of your family treasures. There’s no better place Crossroads, go east on U.S. 64 toward Sapphire. Turn left onto NC for your extensive book collection than the formal library. With 281 North into Lake Toxaway. See you there. five bedrooms, six full and three half -baths, everyone has their
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Golf is King
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magine this…It is one of those perfect Highlands summer days. The sun has gently warmed the air and evaporated the morning chill that we so often have here. There is not a cloud to be
seen in what can only be described as a stunning Carolina blue sky. As you pull up to the first tee box, you take in the smell of the freshly cut grass and the beauty that surrounds you. You pull your favorite driver from your golf bag and you know you are going to play a great round on this magnificent course. When you consider it, Highlands really is one of the best locations for golf in the Southeast. For a community our size, it is quite remarkable that we have six premier golf courses all within a 10-minute drive from Main Street.For those of us fortunate enough to call Highlands home, whether as a primary or secondary residence, we
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know that the golf really is king here. There is not much that excites a passionate golfer as much as playing 18 holes on a picture-perfect day (though I’ve seen those truly passionate ones out there on just about any kind of day). Now, of course, this is a travel column so you may be asking yourself how talking about golf in Highlands has much to do with traveling. Well, the connection here is just that… golf. Any avid golfer knows that the birthplace of the “grand auld geme” is Scotland. From infamous courses like the Old Course at St. Andrews Links, which has nurtured the game for over six centuries, to other historic courses
such as Kingsbarns Golf Links, Scotland is peppered with some of the best and most scenic golf courses in the world. So why not consider a golf trip to the very place that touts itself as the beginning of the game we love? Not only do you get the opportunity to play some of the world’s most historic golf course, but you get to take in the wonders of a country filled with breathtaking landscapes, romantic castles, vibrant cities, and let’s not forget the world famous whiskey distilleries! A golf vacation to Scotland is a trip of a lifetime where you will create memories to last forever.
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Waterfall Guide Where’s the Water Cashiers Waterfalls Drift, Turtleback, Rainbow & Stairstep Falls In the Horsepasture Wild & Scenic River area - 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy. 281; .7 miles to gated road on left — follow trail. John’s Jump 64 E. to Sapphire; to Hwy 281; 4.8 miles - park on shoulder and follow path. King Creek Falls Hwy. 107 S.; about 13 miles; turn right on Burrells Ford Road — park at campground parking. Schoolhouse Falls In Panthertown Valley - Hwy 64 E. to Cedar Creek Road; to Breedlove Road — park at dead-end. Silver Run Falls Hwy. 107 S.; 4.1 miles from crossroads, look for gravel pull-off on left — follow trails.
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Giving Back
A Quest for Lifelong Learning
Lucky Buckaroo
Contributed by Dr. Jack Talmadge, Director, Summit Charter School
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harter schools across the country seek to deliver an educational mission enriched with unique opportunities for student successes. Summit Charter School is no exception to mission-based education, and turns to the fantastic resources offered by the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau to immerse students in hands-on field studies as a supplement to classroom learning. The program is called Quest, and introduces the elements of adventure and experiential tactics into the school’s curriculum. Under the Quest philosophy, the national forests and historical communities of our area become the classrooms. Throughout the year, students conduct numerous field expeditions from water testing along the Appalachian Trail, to salamander hunts at Bob Padgett’s poplar tree, to geological studies on the Chattooga River. Summit Charter School is excited to expand the Quest program and philosophy to a full array of summer programs for kids and adults, visitors and residents alike. Designed to target the mind, body, creative spirit, and drive for adventure, Summer Quest offers a new twist to fun in the mountains. Summit’s Lego Robotics Quest will allow young minds to
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get a jump-start into future engineering by designing and constructing technical creations in the school’s Fios/Lego Lab. Adventure Quest will hone survival skills for the outdoor thrill seekers, through daily and overnight excursions to the peaks, rivers and valleys across the Plateau. For the creative enthusiasts, Art Quest will unleash the passions to sculpt, sketch, paint, and print amongst the spectacular vistas of our valley. Imagine publishing a book composed of your hand-made paper and inked with selfdesigned printer blocks and pen-tipped illustrations. Local potter, Rob Withrow, will be visiting the campus to show folks how to sculpt a clay jug with a little personality, while Nature-based Art will literally take participants back to their roots as they create projects inspired by natural media. From Frisbee golf to putting greens, swing dancing to zumba workouts, and garden patches to soccer pitches, the Summer Quest program at Summit will introduce kids and adults to a little taste of place-based education here in the mountains. Find us on the web at www.summitschool.org, or visit us in person and experience the summer thrill of lifelong learning.
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that neither procedure resulted e work with county in repaired legs. Buckaroo now animal control fawalks (even runs and jumps) on cilities throughout his “wrists.” western North Carolina - reBuckaroo is another of sponding to their requests those amazing animals at the concerning help for senior Forever Farm that if you asked and special needs animals. A him about his disability, and recent call involved a dishe could answer, he would abled seven year old, sixsay “what disability?” To him, pound Chihuahua named despite his crooked legs, he is Buckaroo. He was rescued no different then any other little as a youngster by a couple dog. Self-pity is strictly a human who could now no longer emotion. care for him. Fortunately, We have no doubt that we veterinary records were left will find a wonderful home for at the shelter along with the Buckaroo. But, there are dogs little dog. When Buckaroo and cats at our sanctuary that was only a year old he was The Lucky Buckaroo we will need to care for for struck in both front legs by a the rest of their lives and we baseball bat, fracturing both limbs. We’ll never know if it was an accident, or a sense- need your help to do that. Please consider making a taxless act of cruelty. At some point he was taken to the deductible donation to Friends for Life to help support the emergency veterinary hospital where pins were placed lifelong residents at the Forever Farm. Visit our website in the fractured bones. Later, at another vet hospital, www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org to make an online he received splints. But, “long story short” it appears donation, or mail it to P.O. Box 40, Sapphire, NC 28774.
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Giving Back
Carpe Diem Farms
Highlands Land Trust
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with “Team Budweiser;” agic and Miracles the men who care for and are daily happenmanage the 300 Budweiser ings at Carpe Diem Clydesdales. In the near Farms if you keep your eyes future we’ll travel to St. Louis open! Excitement continto continue our conversations ues as we celebrate the 10th to see if Easy’s Slipper birthdays of “Promise” and might be a significant aid to “Anna Banana.” It seems that lessening the road founder in the blink of an eye they issues of their training and have grown from our babies traveling teams. to the leaders of the herd. We are exploring creating Their lives mark another milea research partnership with stone in our history. one of the country’s finest CDF continues on vet schools. Our studies are its cutting edge path of showing the benefits of Easy’s research and education. The “Anna Banana” (left) Sue and “Promise” Slipper to include increased development of The Equine blood flow to the hooves due Institute, Advanced Equine Comfort LLC, and Easy’s Slipper are just a few examples of our the flexion of the hoof in the shoe; resulting in increased lung 20-year journey in making horses’ lives better and healthier. capacity, respiration, stamina, conditioning and pain relief of Most recently we have attended the International Lameness our equine athletes. We are thrilled! Thank you for your continued support and belief in what Prevention Conference and the 44th Annual American Farriers Convention to learn more about the dynamics of we are all about at Carpe Diem Farms. Don’t forget about the physiology of equines and how our recently patented our anniversary celebration October 6th, with award winning therapeutic shoe/slipper will aid in healing a wide variety of country singer, John Michael Montgomery. Call Peter at (828) 526-5700 for tickets to the concert on the lawn. See you there. lameness issues. We had the good fortune to meet and begin conversations
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Contributed by Gary Wein, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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s of 2011, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust conserves nearly 2400 acres in some 75 places. These conserved places are scattered over the southern portions of Macon and Jackson counties. Stop by the office or visit our website for a map. More than half of these special places are conservation easements and not open to the public. The remaining 35 are owned outright by the Land Trust. Of these, four properties stand out as places you might have visited: Satulah Mountain, Ravenel Park, Rhodes Big View, and the Kelsey Trail. One of the most visited places in town is Sunset Rock at Ravenel Park, most visitors don’t realize it was entrusted to the care of the Land Trust in 1914. Over the past few years we have made efforts to better mark our properties. You may have noticed brown fiberglass signs around town with our logo and perhaps an arrow or two. These signs often mark our property boundaries as well as provide some directions for visitors such as no hunting, no fires, etc. Next time you notice one of our signs we would like you to think, “there is one of those protected places the Land Trust is so proud of.” In the future we will be placing larger signs at Ravenel Park and Kelsey Trail Preserve. They will include trail maps and site information. I am however, reminded of a song from my youth. Sign Sign everywhere a sign Blocking out the scenery breaking my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign -5 Man Electric Band, 1970. We will be sure to not put them up where they block out the scenery and we will make them informative. Oh, and the “Do this, don’t do that” part, please think of these signs and directions as how to treat someone else’s home, sort of like you may have been taught by your mother. Become a member of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and help us conserve these mountains for future generations. Contact information us at: (828) 526-1111, hitrust@earthlink.net, or www.hicashlt.org. Together, we are saving mountains.
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The Literacy Council of Highlands Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director the Literacy Council of Highlands
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hope you have heard our radio advertisements and interviews on WHLC FM 104.5 this year. We have had some very interesting interviews thus far, including the Literacy Council’s first president, Suzie deVille Schiffli, the current president, Zach Claxton, a parent testimonial, and author Wiley Cash. Several more interviews are set to air this year as well, including board member and development committee chair Gerry Doubleday with some exciting news for the Highlands community, a Highlands school teacher, and volunteer tutors with their students. Upcoming events this summer include: Monday-Friday, June 11th-15th. Backyard Detectives Camp. Literacy Council. Tuesday, June 26th. Donor Appreciation Party. Gerry and Avary Doubleday’s home. Wednesday, July 11th. Dine Out For Literacy. Lakeside Restaurant Wednesday, August 22nd. Green Carpet Premiere. Highlands Performing Arts Center Backyard Detectives camp is for upcoming first to fourth graders and will be held from 10:00 a.m.. – 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 11th-15th. We have some fun things in store for campers with plenty of outdoor games and
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activities. Enrollment is limited, so call soon to register. Dine Out for Literacy is an annual event held at Lakeside Restaurant courtesy of Marty Rosenfeld and his wonderful staff. A portion of the evening’s proceeds go to support the Literacy Council. Call Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 to make your reservation and remember to tell your server that you are there to support literacy. The Green Carpet Premiere is our largest fundraiser of the year and always proves to be an enjoyable evening of food, friends, and fun. This year, the Highlands Cashiers players will entertain us with Ken Ludwig’s “Fox on the Fairway,” a comedy that follows the shenanigans of rival country clubs entering their annual grudge match. From its humble beginnings 20 years ago, the Literacy Council of Highlands has evolved into a multi-service council offering general equivalency diploma (GED) classes, English as a second language (ESL) classes, individual tutoring in all subjects for kindergartens through adults, adult literacy, ESL study hall, after-school enrichment class, Spanish and computer classes, and Mobilizing Literacy. For more information, visit us at the Peggy Crosby Center, suites 117, 119, and 121, visit our website at www. highlandsliteracy.com, or call (828) 526-0863.
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Giving Back
Think About Thursdays
Valley Garden Club
Contributed by Sonya Carpenter, Highlands Biological Station
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une promises to be a fun and informative month at the Highlands Nature Center. Plan to attend the Think About Thursdays series hosted by the Highlands Biological Foundation. On June 7th at 8:00 p.m. you won’t want to miss the annual Owl Prowl. Learn about and see live owls at the Highlands Nature Center amphitheater. The event features an hour-long presentation complete with live owls from the Carolina Raptor Center in collaboration with the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. At nightfall, participants will split into small groups to prowl for owls. Participants should wear light clothing and bring a flashlight. The Owl Prowl is free but contributions to the Carolina Raptor Center are appreciated. Parking is extremely limited, so visitors are encouraged to carpool. On Thursday, June 14th, storyteller Doug Elliott will share his “Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom: Stories, Songs, and Lore Celebrating the Natural World.” Sign up early to attend Doug’s Bark Basket Making Workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have them, bring a sharp knife and a pruning saw, a rotary leather punch, and pruning shears. This workshop is open to all ages but there will be some knife use so an adult should accompany youngsters. Registration is $35.
Later that day, return to the amphitheater at 7:00 p.m. to catch Doug’s Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom. He performs a lively concert of amazing tales, lively tunes, traditional lore, and outrageous personal narratives. This is free and open to all ages. On Thursday June 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will embark upon the Ancient Cherokee Trails with Lamar Marshall, Wild South Cultural Preservation Director. The project has found that much of the road system in the Southeast is actually built directly on Cherokee trails and corridors! We will leave from the Highlands Nature Center but please note that parking is limited. Please register in advance. On Thursday, June 28th, don’t miss your chance to attend the ninth annual Salamander Meander. Bring your flashlight and listen to a short presentation, followed by an interpretive night hike with herpetologists to search for these magnificent creatures along the Biological Station’s Garden Trails. Rain brings them out, so come prepared! Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 p.m. Ages are seven to adult, cost is $5 per person and advanced registration is required. To reserve your spot, please call the Nature Center at 526-2623.
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he pink shell azalea, indigenous to our area, was planted in 2011 in front of the Cashiers Post Office. It is the Valley Garden Club’s “mascot” flower, and stands proud at a whopping 21 inches. We are pleased to see it is actually blooming. The VGC maintains the plantings at The Point as well as those at the Post Office. Keep your eyes open for the flower quilt, which will be raffled off this year as our fundraiser to support Garden Club-sponsored community projects. Its “debut” will be at the Valley Garden Club booth at the Sapphire Craft Fair June 23rd and 24th. For information about the Valley Garden Club you may contact President Donna Lehn at (828) 743-0829.
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Cashiers Rotary Club Contributed by Steven C. Johannessen
A marvelous trip to Greenville, South Carolina, opened the eyes, ears and minds of Summit Charter School students.
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he Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley sent a large group of students and parents from Summit Charter School to see the Greenville Symphony Orchestra on May 6th. In addition to having a lot of fun, the kids received a great educational experience from this trip. Summit School Director Jack Talmadge, also a Rotarian, drove the activity bus for the kids and arrived in Greenville around 1:30. The Education Director (and Bassist) Braxton Ballew explained the symphony layout and the instruments on stage The Peace Center in Greenville was completely sold out. The concert featured a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel conducted the GSO with a full instrumental compliment of over ninety musicians as well as a one hundred and seventy-person choir. The sound was very big and truly amazing with two hundred and sixty musicians and choir on stage! At the end of the concert the orchestra received a standing ovation. This club service project was organized and is the brainchild of Rotarian Steven Johannessen who, a musician himself, was inspired as a child by a similar experience that changed his life. “This trip gave these kids an experience that was something unique and wonderful” says Johannessen. “This kind and quality of performance happens rarely. This is the kind of experience that has the potential to inspire them and change their life”. Additional thanks go to the following for making this happen. Funding for the tickets was provided by the Rotary Club and a member’s generous donation in Rotarian Al Cameron’s name. Fuel, bus and driver support were provided by Summit Charter School. Also, support from local resident Greta Somerville (who is actively involved as a board member of the GSO) and the Greenville Symphony Business Director Bill Johnson (also a Rotarian) made this possible. This is a wonderful example of Rotarians and the community pulling together to make things happen.
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Fancy Paws
Nature’s Vitamins
by Donna Rhodes
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made the move, acquired ince Fancy Paws Dog Saproper licensure and now lon opened a couple of she is a friend fur-ever to the months ago, a whole lot region’s pets. of lucky dogs have enjoyed Word about Fancy a day of TLC. Jolee Lewison, Paws is spreading, largely Fancy Paws’ owner says, because Lewison takes “We are a full-service dog great pride in her work. She grooming operation, hanis a perfectionist. And her dling every size of dog, minservices are very reasonable. iatures to greats. From trim She says, “I don’t up-charge to shampoo to blow-dry and because of location.” She brush-out, our canines are adds, “I fall in love with every groomed to the nines!” critter who comes in my Lewison, a licensed shop. I get to be surrounded cosmetologist, made the by these fluffy bundles of shift from catering to people adorableness every day!” It’s to people’s best friends no wonder tails are wagging. because, first of all, she Jolee Lewison So, make your pet a Top loves dogs. Second, she had Dog and schedule a visit a gift for and experience in working with hair. And third, everything seemed to point her for your favorite four-legger. Just call Fancy Paws, (828) 743to opening a business in Western Carolina. 4682 or visit Fancy Paws Facebook page at http://www. She had been living in a big city in Central Florida for facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Fancy-Paws-Cashiersseveral years. As a getaway, she visited the mountains where NC/287257074656591. Or e-mail her at fancypawsnc@gmail. her family had moved. Instantly the Cashiers area called her com. Shop location is 45 Slabtown Road, A-1, in Cashiers. For your convenience there is a rear entrance. Open Monday name. Things began to click. She noticed there was a huge through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tell your pampered demand for qualified dog groomers... more than the current pup the groom room awaits! servers could accommodate. So she followed her heart,
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Nature’s Vitamins. hile Nature’s Vitamins is Lewison says, “I feel so blessed to brand new, owner Nancy have her involved in my business. Lewison’s knowledge of We make a great team.” what’s good for digestive health is well In addition to Garden of Life established. Lewison says, “When I was products, Nature’s Vitamins carries a young adult, I was diagnosed with UlGenesis Today (therapeutic juices), cerative Colitis. Medications were preNew Chapter, Mega Food, Blue scribed, but in time the painful sympBonnet, Jarrow, Gaia Herbs (straight toms would return. Expert nutritionist from a distributor in Brevard where Jordan Reuben, founder of Garden of the herbs are grown naturally), Life, who also suffered from Crohns Renew Life, Barleans, Carlson, Disease, convinced me that there was and many more. She even has a better way to good health. Results supplements for maintaining good from his impressive advice has certainly dog health. changed my life.” Lewison also knows all about Based on her success with many eating correctly for your blood type, years of research, Lewison developed a Carolyn Horton {L} and Nancy Lewison which foods are taboo and which passion for health and helping others. are nurturing. Certain foods for type When her daughter Jolee moved to Cashiers to open a pet-grooming studio, Lewison followed O could be detrimental to type A, for example. Who knew? Luckily for her clients, Nancy and Carolyn do! to open her own health supplement business. So visit Nature’s Vitamins at 45 Slab Town Road, Timing was perfect for Lewison when she contacted Carolyn Horton, a friend who had been in the Alternative A-1, in Cashiers, Or call at: (828) 743-4681. E-mail: Health industry for 20 years. Horton was soon on her way naturesvitaminsnc@gmail.com. As Nancy says, Your health is your wealth! from New Orleans to Cashiers, to help set up and staff
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Carolina Rustic Furniture
and having warranty access close-by. In hen you live in the mountains, addition, you can take home a lamp, a you want the interior of your piece of artwork, or a rug and see if it fits home to complement the your decor. If not, just return it and try rich textures, colors and natural beauty another. Can’t do that online! of the surrounding landscape. For years Carolina Rustic Furniture will be Blue Ridge Bedding provided that look managed by Matt Stanley, accomplished for bedrooms with a full line of sleep home decorator and furniture expert. products including mattresses, linens, Veteran salespersons and long time and accessories. Cashiers residents, Abigail Foley, and But as business grew, customers Lee Martin finish out a crackerjack team wanted more, so 2,000 square feet of who can handle all your furnishing and showroom were added to 1,500 square lighting needs. feet of warehouse to create Carolina Scott says, “In addition to quality Rustic Furniture, a store within a store. Carolina Rustic Furniture brings the feel of product lines, our strongest resource is Owner Scott Grainger says, “Carolina the mountains indoors. our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Rustic Furniture specializes in rustic, They will make you feel right at home. If cabin, and lodge-themed furniture, lighting and home decor to put the perfect finishing touches they can’t find it in-house, they will find it online and deliver on your house, whether the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge promptly at no additional charge. And, if you find something you want in the showroom, it can be delivered same day.” Mountains is your home or your home away from home.” So visit Blue Ridge Bedding’s latest addition at 155 Blue Ridge Bedding and Carolina Rustic Furniture combined are one of the largest full-service home decor furniture Warehouse Drive in Cashiers, next to Ingles Shopping Center. shops around. And if you find something you love online, the They are open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 friendly staff at Carolina Rustic Furniture will match the price, p.m. Or e-mail Scott at scott@blueridgebedding.com or call giving you the satisfaction of supporting the local economy (828) 691-2004. Your personal decor is at your local store.
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travel and accommodations, there odi Moore was always ready are often hidden costs, cancellation for an adventure, especially if fees, booking charges, etc. And if you it involved traveling to far-away have a change of plans, you can forget places. But good travel agents were about finding the agent with whom hard to find. So Moore, being a canyou first spoke. Moore, available any do kind of gal, started doing her own time you need her, does not add on planning, research, ticket-buying, and any services charges and works for booking. That skill quickly extended you, not a third party. to family and friends... then friends Her business is full service. Cruise of friends. Turns out Jodi Moore was Planners of Cashiers can book ocean a natural at organizing tours and trips or river cruises, extensive land tours, People started calling her for all sorts and even exclusive packages only of travel arrangements. Her advice Cruise Planners can offer. She is an was in such demand that the next American Express accredited agency logical step was to make it official: which means you can use points to she got her accreditation and started pay for trips, cruises, hotel rooms, or her own agency. But she didn’t start with one Jodi Moore’s natural abilities and indomitable spirit almost anything travel-related. Cruise Planners is located next agency; she has launched three: one ensure smooth sailing for her clients. to Freeman Gas on Highway 64 in in Texas, one in West Palm Beach, Florida and Cruise Planners of Cashiers here on the Highlands Cashiers in the Hearthstone Center, phone (828) 482-2525. Plateau now booking in excess of $1 million a year in travel. You can visit the website at www.needfortravel.com or What makes her agencies so popular, aside from her vast e-mail Moore at jodi5@bellsouth.net. Hours are 9:00 a.m. expertise and excellent people skills, is that her services are to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Moore is also available absolutely free. By comparison, if you go online to book by appointment on weekends.
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Cashiers Printing by Donna Rhodes
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ashiers Printing and Graphics has just made your business life a whole lot easier. Their new digs are only a few steps away from their old location at 404 Highway 107 South The print shop’s renovated, streamlined interior is stocked with essentials and set up to fill printing orders quickly in a friendly and efficient environment. Russell Majors, owner and veteran graphic designer, is ready to help you prepare a custom business package with everything from logo design to business cards to brochure layout to promotional materials, banners, signs and letterhead. If he doesn’t have what you want in stock he will get it to you promptly at a price comparable
Cashiers Printing and Graphics boasts a new location, yet retains its commitment to quality and first-rate service.
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to anything... anywhere... including online. Buying on-line is often misleading with additional service charges, re-stocking fees, postage and handling. When you can buy high-quality product at highly competitive prices with no hidden fees, why consider anything else? You don’t have to go to Atlanta to get the best… it’s right here in Cashiers. So if you are looking to launch a new business or simply re-vamp your current one, visit Cashiers Printing and Graphics. It’s the onestop provider for all your graphic and logo design needs. Call Russell at (828) 743-2736 or just stop by and tell him what you are looking for. He is a can-do guy, ready to make your vision your visible and viable brand.
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Knit Opens
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Knit owner Maxine Makover
axine Makover has a great yarn to spin and every bit of it is true. She is bringing her high-quality yarns to Highlands, yarns she has amassed from companies and spinsters all over the world including Italy, Thailand, England, India, South America, Canada, and the United States. Her yarn selections include silk, cotton, linen, rayon, alpaca, angora, mohair, beaded silk, wool, and exotic handspun. She has a full array of knitting patterns including her own original designs. Every pattern is on display with a beautiful sample. And if you are so inclined, she has a vast array of knit-kits for kids to adults all set up for success. She also carries a full line of knitting needles, crochet hooks, buttons, accessories, and books for inspiration. If you need advice or instruction, she and her expert knitting consultant/assistant, Curtis Noon, will be working side-byside all summer to jump-start beginners and inspire the pros. Makover (pronounced mackover) says, “I think knitting is a great gift to give to yourself and others. It’s a form of meditation, a portable art. You can take it almost anywhere and enjoy creating while passing time in a waiting room or traveling by plane, train, or automobile. And giving a knitted garment or accessory is a great expression of love.� For the past six years Makover has successfully run a knitting business in Key West, Florida, located near cruise ship docking. Travelers from all over the world have sought her out, so she is right on top of what is hot in the international world of knitting. Now she has brought that selection and her purls of wisdom to Highlands for the summer season. Her shop, KNIT, is located at 310-D Main Street in Highlands in the Oak Street Arcade, where Cashiers Cleaners used to be. Call (828) 4821601 for more information or visit www.knitkeywest.com or e-mail Makover at info@knitkeywest.com. This summer, get down with the knitty-gritty!
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Maryellen Lipinski Joins Keller Williams Realty
Vivianne Metzger Antiques
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aryellen Lipinski or “Mel On The Mountain,” as locals call her, has decided to specialize her real estate business in Sapphire Valley and has joined Keller Williams Realty in Sapphire. Visiting the mountains since 1977, she was the general contractor for the home she built and has lived in Sapphire Maryellen Lipinski full time since 2000. Maryellen guides people in finding the perfect lot to build or discover their dream home in these wonderful majestic mountains. Mel has been in real estate about 10 years. With her doctorate in psychology and her love for hiking, Dr. Lipinski has decided to combine the two and spend time as a hiking life coach. Is your Life Under Construction? Need a “thinking” partner? Join Mel for an individual or group personal growth hiking adventure to help you assess your life goals, achieve more balance, eliminate obstacles, and improve relationships. It’s personal, practical and effective. Explore work and life from a higher perspective. “Get out on the edge: it’s the only place that’s not crowded...and “what a view!” Visit www.maryellenlipinski.com or call (828) 5071171.
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Vivianne Metzger (L) with Bill and Cherie Tibbetts.
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ivianne Metzger Antiques is excited to display the fruits of a whirlwind four-week British buying spree. At the start of every year, for the last 16 years, Vivianne, her daughter Cherie and son-in-law Bill, visit over 20 villages, drive over 2,000 miles and call upon over 40 dealers in their search for 18th and 19th century English and French antiques and accessories. This year was no exception. “What made this trip different, was finding several new dealers,” says Cherie. “We are always on the hunt for new sources while overseas.” Vivianne is a direct importer and therefore, if she doesn’t find it “across the pond,” it doesn’t make it into the shop. In addition to meeting with dealers, they scoured village markets, town antique centers and house auctions to find those unusual treasures to enhance the shop. They find they can get the best prices for their customers if they find pieces direct from reputable dealers. The result is a 40-foot container with over 1,000 items which arrived the end of May. You can see the result of this focused tour of the English countryside by visiting the charming lakeside cottage at 31 Canoe Point in Cashiers. The warehouse is also a treat with chairs hanging from the rafters and large pieces of furniture stacked high in the open beam 2,000 square-foot building. Most days, you will find Bill there waxing or refurbishing furniture. Everywhere you look features a unique piece of antique furniture, accessories or one-of-a-kind curio. “When you are in a smaller shop you get to know your customers,” says Vivianne. “I feel so blessed to have met so many wonderful people over the years. It is like a family coming to visit when they walk in the door.” To learn more, visit Vivianne Metzger Antiques or call (828) 743-0642. Happy hunting! www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 131
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The Look Jewelry
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by Donna Rhodes
thousands for practically pocket f you want to have the look, then change. The Look has all the designer look no further. Jan and Bob Lemsizzle and bling that can even be your ons have spectacular jewelry cretravel jewelry with no worries! ations inspired by all the famous deLemons says, “The jewelry is a signer names. And you can own your hit, but so are the scarves. New favorites for a fraction of big name shipments are coming in all the time, cost. and as soon as they arrive they fly The Look Jewelry and Gifts grew out the door.” out of traveling trunk shows booked The Lemons love spreading the by designer show houses, the word about shopping in Cashiers and Junior League shows, boutiques, the Highlands Plateau. They invite and private parties. Every time the customers to a delightful shopping Lemons’ showtrunk lid popped experience in their new store. open, so did customers’ mouths with Bob and Jan Lemons Lemons says, “Let us adorn you with a string of oohs and ahhs, followed beautiful, affordable accessories.” quickly by, “Wow! Why don’t you Visit The Look .4 miles south of the Crossroads in the open your own gift shop?” Bolstered by the kudos, they took the advice. Jan Lemons Red Barn Building, 426 Highway 107 South in Cashiers, cosays, “We have just opened the most adorable store at a located with Bear Paw Design. Or check out their website at gorgeous location in Cashiers. The shop is freshly remodeled thelookjewelry.com. Call (828) 200-9572 for more information and the perfect atmosphere to spotlight our jewelry, scarves, or e-mail at jan.lemons@thelookjewelry.com. Inquire about and gifts.” special grand opening pricing during the month of June. Imagine having a necklace or bracelet that looks like it cost They’ve got the look you love.
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Dutchman’s Casual Living Store
Nadine Paradise Joins BlackRock Realty
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tephanie NieuThere is even more wendijk has alexciting news for ways had big plans Dutchmans fans. for her flagship store, “Because we are Dutchman’s Casual Livopening another store, ing. we are now buying so Those who know much more from our Stephanie knew she factory – its allowed wouldn’t be satisfied us to pass the savings with the little floral on to our customers, design shop she our price on the opened in 2000. furniture has been And sure enough, in dramatically dropped” practically the wink of says Stephanie. “Our an eye, she’d moved customers won’t have into the bustling twoto wait for a sale they story emporium at the can now purchase our heart of Highlands’ furniture at a great low Main Street. price every day.” Stephanie filled Dutchman’s is also Dutchman’s with offering Rowe Fine handmade furniture, Furniture and the her signature rosehip Robin Bruce upholstery potpourri and candles, collection -- this chic funky art pieces and line is crafted for an unique gift items. elegant casual look that In fact, the shop perfectly complements is something of a the urban , beach or reflection of Stephanie mountain lifestyle. herself – warm, Stephanie has also endlessly fascinating, expanded her indoor/ and imbued with a outdoor Dash & gentle, quirky sense of Albert and Company humor. C occasional rugs; And just like its Park Place mattresses restless owner, will send you into Dutchman’s is a reflection of Stephanie herself – warm, endlessly fascinating, Dutchman’s is about dreamland; and cozy and imbued with a gentle, quirky sense of humor. to get a lot busier. quilts, bedding and Stephanie is opening a throws will keep you third location for Dutchman’s in beautiful Lake Norman, near snuggled up in the starry mountain nights . Charlotte – 10,000 square-feet in an old textile mill. “Eclectic gifts have always been a big part of Dutchmans, This is also where Stephanie will be premiering Bloom, her we now have more than ever,” says Stephanie. You’ll find own line of furniture and eclectic accessories made from new something unique for that special someone in your life, and for and recycled product. Stephanie designed the pieces herself the book lover check out ‘Dutchmans Book Nook, where you’ll and had them manufactured at her family’s factory in Indonesia find everything from how to make a felt purse to fly fishing.” – stylish, comfy creations, built with the same sensibilities that But with all the attention given the new merchandise, there’s are a hallmark of Dutchman’s. no need to worry that Dutchman’s has fundamentally changed There will also be an even larger selection of Bramble you will always find the treasures and heavenly scents that have Furniture and all the great home decor and accessories that made this shop into something of a Highlands landmark . make up the Dutchmans that you know and love now . You’ll find Dutchman’s at 342 Main Street. For more You will also find the new Bloom creations here in the information, call (828) 526-5960. Highlands store and her St. Simons, Georgia, store – just ask for the Bloom collection. 134 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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f you have toyed with the idea of buying or selling a home, but you’re not quite sure about the when and how, consult with BlackRock Realty, a well-established real estate rock on which to build a solid and safe buying/ selling foundation. Nadine Paradise, partner of BlackRock, not only knows the when and how, she has access to all the tools that will make your home search or sale simple, straightforward, and stress-free. Paradise says, “I provide the best customer-oriented service available. I take the buyers’ wish list and turn it into their dream home.” Nadine takes pride in her people skills and her track record. She is a tenacious dynamo, leaving no stone unturned. That’s why a lot of her clients have
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become friends. They share her love for mountain elegance so beautifully reflected in local homes. Whether a client is looking for an elegant manor or a moderately priced family dwelling, Paradise can find the property to accommodate almost any budget. For years Nadine has had the luxury of being in the business for the pure joy of it. She has the time and energy to go the extra mile for all her clients. She works with the best vendors in the region. If you want a closing attorney, an inspector, an appraiser, a contractor, Paradise knows whom to contact. Call Nadine Paradise at BlackRock Realty at (828) 526-0000 or ring her mobile at (828) 371-2551. She can be reached any evening at (828) 5265242. She’s available 24/7, ready to connect you with the perfect property, the perfect buyer, and the perfect
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index of advertisers Accommodations Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Page 6 Inn at Half-Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Page 19 Mountain Laurel Inn www.mountainlaurelinnandshoppes.com Page 34A Mountain Laurel Rest www.mountainlaurelrest.com Page 132 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 72 Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 77 Whiteside Cove Cottages Page 132 Antiques & Home Furnishings Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 52 Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 The Brier Patch Page 128 Cashiers Customs Page 138 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 43 Dovetail Antiques Page 27 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Fletcher & Lee Page 57 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 54 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 37 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 108 Nest Page 33 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 64 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 103 Ryan & Co. www.ryanandcompanyantiques.com Page 33 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 24 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Summer Place Antiques Page 31 Vivianne Metzger Page 103 Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Page 52 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 62 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 83 Blue Valley Gallery Page 34A The Brier Patch Page 128 Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com Page 56 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 59 Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 53 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 43 End of the Road Studios www.endoftheroadstudios.com Page 56 GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Pages 66-67 Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Page 116 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 54 Highlands Fine Art Page 17 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 John Collette www.johncollettefineart.com Page 51 Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Page 105 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 59 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 108 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Pages 122, 131 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 64 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 77 Summer Place Antiques Page 31 TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Page 8 Vivianne Metzger Page 103 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 111 William Whiteside Art Gallery Page 76 Bait & Tackle Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Page 10 136 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
Banks/Mortgage Companies Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Bakeries The Bakery at Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Fatigati’s Cafe & Bakery Beauty Salons Creative Concepts Head Innovations Bedding/Linens Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Boat Rentals Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Books The Brier Patch Builders America’s Home Place www.americashomeplace.com Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com Cards Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com The Corner Store Caterers Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Pines and Palms Personal Chef Service www.highlandspersonalchef.com Chambers of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com Chiropractic Services Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Churches Wayfarers Unity www.wayfarersunity.org Clothing & Accessories 4th Street Boutique Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Alyxandra’s Boutique Annawear Bear Mountain Outfitters Cabin Casuals www.cabincasuals.com Desire Elevation Ellen’s Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Martha Anne’s McCulley’s Mountain Mist Gallery Nancy’s Fancys www.nancysfancys.net Narcissus
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index of advertisers Nora & Co. Page 91 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 64 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 128 Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Page 31 Sorelle Design Studio www.sorelledesignstudio.com Pages 76, 116 The Exchange Page 11 TJ Bailey www.tjbmens.com Page 8 Three Bears Classic Children’s Clothing Page 127 To The Nines Page 26 VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Pages 66-67 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Pages 66-67 Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Pages 66-67 Vivace Page 65 Wit’s End Page 22 Cloth/Upholstery Mountain House Page 124 Wilhites Page 6 Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Page 10 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Pages 66-67 Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 35 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Communities Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 98, 99, 123 Condiments The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 109 Construction Companies Larry Rogers Construction Page 118 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 121 Custom Cabinetry Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 31, 101 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 101, 112 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Pages 101, 132 Custom Countertops Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 31, 101 Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 101, 112 Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Pages 101, 132 Custom Furniture Cashiers Customs Page 138 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page63 Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 46 Education Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 137 Summit Chart School www.summitschool.org Pages 16, 104 Electrical/Electric Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Events Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 52 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 62 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 83 Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast Page 70 Cashiers Antique Show Page 92 Cashiers Arts & Crafts Show Page 109 Cashiers Mountain Music Festival cashiersnorthcarolina.com/cmmf/index.htm Page 97 Drake’s Diamond Gallery Page 55 Dusty’s Page 69 138 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
GCAMA www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 34B The Hen House Pages 3, 18B, 109 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival www.h-cmusicfestival.org Pages 47, 95 Highlands/Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Pages 36, 131 Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com Page 82 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 44 Literacy Council of Highlands www.highlandsliteracy.com Page 114 Lunch for Literacy-Cashiers Page 126 Mountain Artisans www.mountainartisans.net Page 117 Mountain Film Festival www.cashiersvillagecouncil.org Page 40 Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Pages 36, 131 Rabun County Music Festival www.rabunmusicfestival.com Page 88 Rotary QuickDraw Page 132 Taste of the Plateau Page 16 Toxaway Designer Showcase Page 107 Fabric/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Mountain House Page 124 Wilhites Page 6 Florists Fiddlehead Designs Pages 23, 25 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Pages 122, 131 Furniture The Brier Patch Page 128 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 110 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 35 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 59 Consignment Market Pages 66-67 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Nearly New Pages 66-67, 91 Oakleaf Flower & Garden Pages 122, 131 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 77 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 103 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Summer Place Antiques Page 31 Vivianne Metzger Page 103 Furniture Consignments The Bear’s Den Pages 66-67 The Blue Elephant Page 10 Consignment Market Pages 66-67 GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Pages 66-67 Highlands Fine Consignments Page 101 Lotsa Consignments Pages 66-67 Nearly New Pages 66-67, 91 Furniture Refinishing Furniture Barn www.thefurnitureman.com Page 108 Garden Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 52 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 111 Garden Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 17 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Gems and Minerals Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 77 Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 62 The Bear’s Den Pages 66-67 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Brier Patch Page 128
index of advertisers Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com The Corner Store The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Fiddlehead Designs Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Lenz Gifts The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House Nest Nora & Co. Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Golf Cars Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Gourmet Foods Dusty’s The Hen House Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction Grocery Stores Dusty’s Groomers Fancy Paws Hair Salons Creative Concepts Head Innovations Hardware Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Health Food Supplies Nature’s Vitamins Heating and Air Madco Home Accessories Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Brier Patch Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Cashiers Customs Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com GG’s Consignments www.ggsconsignment.com Into the Woods Home Interiors Lenz Gifts Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Oakleaf Flower & Garden Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Rusticks www.rusticks.com Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger Ice cream SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com The Brier Patch
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Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 110 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 32 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Fletcher & Lee Page 57 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 20 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Mountain House Page 124 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Priscilla’s Decorative Touch Page 128 Raffa Design Associates www.raffadesignassociates.com Page 44 Rock’n Rooster Pages 66-67 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 103 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Summer Place Antiques Page 31 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Investment Planning Wells Fargo Advisors Page 89 Ironwork Ironwork Can Talk Page 37 Jewelry - Fashion Acorn’s Boutique www.acornsboutique.com Page 52 Annawear Page 89 Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com Page 56 Cashiers Hillside Artists Page 59 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 43 Desire Page 15 East & West Page 14 Ellen’s Page 91 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 20 Gracewear Collection www.gracewearcollection.com Page 116 Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Page 54 The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Page 109 Mountain Mist Gallery Page 59 Narcissus Page 11 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 64 Rock’n Rooster Pages 66-67 Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Page 31 Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 77 Sorelle Design Studio www.sorelledesignstudio.com Pages 76, 116 Vivace Page 65 Jewelry - Fine Alyxandra’s Boutique Page 10 Drake’s Diamond Gallery Page 55 Highlands Fine Art Page 17 Mirror Lake Antiques Page 37 Scudder’s Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 24 Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 140 Kitchen Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 11 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 54 Mountain House Page 124 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Landscapers Gates Landscaping Page 26 Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 17 Lighting The Brier Patch Page 128 Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 110 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 35 Cashiers Customs Page 138 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 20 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 www.thelaurelmagazine.com | June 2012 | 139
index of advertisers Lenz Gifts Summer Place Antiques Vivianne Metzger Massage Therapy Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Nail Care Creative Concepts Nailz Hand & Foot Spa Native American Crafts Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Needlework Supplies Needlepoint of Highlands Office Supplies Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Painters D.P. Painting Pet Care Fancy Paws Pet Supplies Woof Gang Bakery Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Pharmacies Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Highlands Pharmacy Photography Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonweb.com High Country Photo www.hiphoto.com Picture Framing Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com Plants/Nurseries Chattooga Gardens www.chattoogagardens.com Highlands Lawn & Garden Plumbing/Fixtures Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Porch and Patio Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain House The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.artsource-now.com Cashiers Hillside Artists CK Swan www.ckswan.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com End of the Road Studios www.endoftheroadstudios.com Greenleaf Gallery www.greenleafgallerygifts.com The Hen House Main Street Gallery www.mainstreetgallery.net Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Mountain Mist Gallery Produce Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com 140 | June 2012 | www.thelaurelmagazine.com
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Pubs Bodacious Bear Pub Page 34A The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 71 Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 33 Real Estate Sales Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Page 139 Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 123 Carol Mathews www.carolmathews.com Page 113 Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 123 Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2 Exurbia Sotheby’s Realty www.exurbiasothebysrealty.com Page 125 Green Mountain Realty Group www.greenmountainrealtygroup.com Page 123 Hattler Properties www.hattlerproperties.com Page 123 Highlands Properties www.highlandsproperties.com Page 115 John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 95 Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Page 84, 85 Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 119 Mountain View Properties www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com Page 102 Nadine Paradise – BlackRock Realty Group, LLC www.nadineparadise.com Page 121 NC Mountain Life www.ncmountainlife.com Page 123 Pam Nellis SIlver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Page 117 Old Cashiers Realty, Inc. www.oldcashiersrealty.com Page 123 Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 129 Preserve at Rock Creek Page 9 Residence Club www.residenceclubpartners.com Page 9 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 98, 99 , 123 White Oak Realty Group www.whiteoakrg.com Page 42 Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 78 23 Steps Steakhouse Page 72 Altitudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 77 Bella’s Junction Cafe Page 74 Café 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 91 Cashiers Farmer’s Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 74 Cyprus International Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Page 79 Dusty’s Page 69 El Azteca www.elaztecahighlands.com Page 71 Fatigati’s Cafe & Bakery Page 71 FlipSide www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 73 Fressers Eatery www.fresserseatery.com Page 69 Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 73 The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Page 75 Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 69 Madison’s www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 71 The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 72 Pizza Place Page 69 Ristorante Paoletti www.paolettis.com Page 75 Ruka’s Table www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 73 SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Page 72 Tommy’ Coffee Shop Page 71 The Ugly Dog www.theuglydogpub.com Page 71 Wild Thyme Gourmet www.wildthymegourmet.com Page 6 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 Zeke and Earl’s Page 71 Zookeeper Page 34A Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Page 15 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 32 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21
index of advertisers Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 63 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 11 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Shoes Annawear Page 89 Bear Mountain Outfitters Page 18A Elevation Page 19 Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 20 Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Pages 28, 29 Martha Anne’s Page 33 The Exchange Page 11 TJ Bailey www.tjbmens.com Page 8 Shutters & Blinds Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Sun Control Shades Wilhites Page 6 Structural Integration Rolf Method Structural Integration www.rolfmethodsi.com Page 40 Spas Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 121 Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4 Tables Cashiers Customs Page 138 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 121 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Midnight Farms www.midnightfarms.com Page 21 Telephone Books Yellowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 40
Theatre Highlands/Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 36, 131 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 44 Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Pages 36, 131 Therapeutic Bodywork Rolf Method Structural Integration www.rolfmethodsi.com Page 40 Toys The Corner Store Page 91 Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Page 108 Vacation Specialists Cruise Planners Page 25 CruiseOne thecruisefinders.com Pages 72, 118 Vitamins/Food Supplements Nature’s Vitamins Pages 34A, 93 Window Treatments Cashiers Customs Page 138 Designer Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 32 Into the Woods Home Interiors Page 62 Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstruction.com/interior.html Page 6 Reeves www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 77 Wine & Accessories Dusty’s Page 69 Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 110 Yarn Knit www.knitkeywest.com Page 19 Needlepoint of Highlands Page 117 Silver Threads Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 118 Yoga Cashiers Vally Fusion www.cashiersvalleyfusionnc.com Page 120 Yoga Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 40
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