March 2016 Laurel Magazine

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MARCH 2016

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INSIDE THE LAUREL MARCH 2016 EVENTS 12

Tour de Cashiers

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Rotary Golf Tournament

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Fly Fishing Festival

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Albert Carlton Library

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HCP’s March Medley

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Adventure-Based Workshops

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Annual Gorge Clean-Up

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Gathering on the Green

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Fall Wine Tour

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Highlands Plateau

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Hudson Library

Audubon Society

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Carpe Diem Farms

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REACH of Macon County

DINING Dusty Rhodes Superette

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Rosé Wine Dinner

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Sweet Pea Hummus

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Oysters and Malbec

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Dining Guide

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Highlands Map

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Cashiers Map

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Dining Guide

HISTORY

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THE ARTS 32

Cover Artist Emma Barrette

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Allie & Elle

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The Bascom

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Highlands PAC

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Daphne Lisenby

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Art League of Highlands-Cashiers

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Highlands Playhouse

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Tamin’ the Snow

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Snapping Turtle

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Dark-Eyed Junko

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The Accidental Gardener

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Highlands Chamber of Commerce

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Highlands History

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Service Directory

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Cashiers History

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Advertiser’s Index

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 60

Home of Distinction

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The Fat Myth

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Hasta La Vista, Wolfie

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About Trout

GIVING BACK VENTURE OUT

BIZ SPOTLIGHT

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67 Cashiers-Highlands

Humane Society

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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters

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Forever Farms

Happy Easter!

Sunday, March 27

MAKING IT HAPPEN

MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN Managing Partner marjorie@thelaurelmagazine.com

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On the heels of a snow-covered winter, colorful peeks and pops of Spring are a welcome sight on the

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plateau. Bright gardens and shop windows beckon us to put away heavier pieces, while local menus hint of the lighter flavors of the coming season. While there’s still the chance for the random snowflake, we’re excited to share the start of a new

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season with you! Thank you for making the Laurel a part of your lives!

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THE WHEEL DEAL

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The 24th edition of the Tour de Cashiers, set for May 14, tests the mettle of beginning and very, very serious cyclists. For information or registration, visit TourdeCashiers.com

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ow in its 24th year, the Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Experience will kick off on Saturday, May 14, from The Village Green.

With a rolling start at 8:00 A.M., Jackson County law enforcement will lead the pack down Frank Allen Road and north on NC Highway 107 under a dramatic 20-by-30-foot American Flag and through the Crossroads. This athletic challenge features routes of up to 100 miles and more than 10,000 feet of elevation change on the local scenic byways across Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Counties. Past riders between the ages of 18 (the minimum age) and 72 have tackled the peaks and valleys. While most have come from the Southeastern United States, riders have visited from as far away as Idaho.

In 2016, Pisgah Productions of Asheville will be lending operational support to the event by providing additional oncourse surveillance, expanded rest stops, en-route mechanical assistance, and ex-

panded Support and Gear activities.

“The Tour de Cashiers is an extraordinary cycling event and we are pleased to partner with the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce to produce it for the nation’s cycling enthusiasts,” says President Eric Wever.

Chamber Executive Director Stephanie Edwards adds, “The Tour is a stellar representative of the vast array of outdoor recreational opportunities our region offers to visitors and residents alike. It showcases the area’s waterfalls, vistas, and mountain meandering that can be enjoyed whether you’re biking, hiking, or riding.”

The Tour attracts approximately 300 cyclists who dedicate the day to the challenge of one of several routes – Quarter Century (25 miles), Metric (62 miles), and Century (100 miles). The longest route gives riders some opportunity for relief by foregoing 20 miles and one or two very tough climbs near the ride’s end. Regardless of the length, participants enjoy stunning scenery, exhilarating ascents, and

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fast descents along the routes. Among the highlights includes the “Donkey Field” intersection at Walnut Gap where resident four-legged spectators watch the passersby.

The event got its start nearly 25 years ago when a group of biking enthusiasts under the leadership of Clarke Moore gathered at the Cashiers Area Chamber for an organized outing. It has grown in popularity, size and sophistication since that time. Riders now come from across the nation and local community volunteers provide critical support by staffing registration, course rescue, rest stops, and more.

Local community sponsors provide financial underwriting for the Tour and receive recognition in all event publicity. For more information on sponsorship or volunteering, contact Cashiers Area Chamber, (828) 743-5191 orinfo@CashiersAreaChamber.com. Early rider registration at $45 is available at TourdeCashiers. com, linked to Active.com.

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ROTARY GOLF TOURNEY

BY WILEY SLOAN

Highlands Rotary’s Golf Tournament will be staged May 2 at Highlands Country Club.

To register, call (828) 526-3008 or email highlandsrotarygolf@yahoo.com.

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f you need a reminder that Spring will find its way to the mountains, mark this on your calendar – the 27th annual Highlands Rotary Golf Tournament, slated for Monday, May 2 at Highlands Country Club.

Make your reservations now by contacting Tournament Chair Dr. Carter Davis at (828) 526-3008, Slocum Howland at (828) 526-9097 or via e-mail at highlandsrotarygolf@yahoo.com. You may also submit your registration via U.S. Mail at Carter Davis, Rotary Golf 2016, P.O. Box 1741, Highlands, N.C. 28741.

Registration is at 10:00 A.M. with a shotgun start at 11:30 A.M. Proceeds from this event allow the Rotary Club to support their many community charitable projects throughout the year.

You’ll be joined by the young men and women of the Highlands School Golf Team.

You’ll also get to meet the new K 9 member of the Highlands Police Department. Foursome teams will play a four-person scramble or captain’s choice.

The Donald Ross-designed course was once the showcase for golf legend Bobby Jones. Mulligans can be purchased for $5 each. Collect a fabulous prize when you get “closest to the pin” or have the longest drive. Enjoy a box lunch in your cart. At the end of an exciting day, you and your guest can savor the spotlight during the Awards Ceremony while you enjoy a tasty buffet at 5:30 P.M. There’ll also be a Putting Contest at 5:00 P.M. Throughout the years, the tournament

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has raised more than $100,000 to support the many community projects like the Student Foreign Exchange Program, the Literacy Council, local Boy Scout Troop, the Peggy Crosby Center, Hudson Library, and so much more. Registration for each player is $175. Don’t delay – course capacity means that there is only space for 30 4-person teams. If you are not able to play, but would like to support the Rotary Club with a whole or corporate sponsorship, contact Dr. Davis.

Spectators are welcome to follow the action. They may also enjoy the Awards Presentation and buffet for only $25. There’s no better way to promote your business and support our community than a fun game of golf at the Rotary Tournament.

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GET HOOKED

BY JENNY KING

Ask any angler – there’s plenty of fun to be found in the waters around Highlands. Find out for yourself at the Three River Fly Fishing Festival, set for April 28-30.

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ushing rivers, a breeze whispering through budding rhododendrons, the whisper of a hand-tied fly striking the surface of the water, all colored by the dappled sunlight of early spring.

That’s the irresistible siren song of the Three River Fly Fishing Festival, set for April 28 through 30 in the waterways in and around Highlands.

In its sixth year, this fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. This three-day event, open to both veteran and novice anglers, encompasses a wide variety of fly-fishing experiences.

On Thursday, April 28, there will a casting clinic held at Harris Lake in downtown

Highlands. During the clinic, which is free and open to the public, novice fishers will be given casting instructions by experts and more-seasoned casters can hone their skills. Should you be of need, equipment will be available to rent for the tournament.

Committee member Hilary Wilkes explains that it’s not meant to be too serious, ““It’s meant to be a fun weekend.

We don’t give cash prizes but have lots of great awards donated by sponsors and vendors. They’re given for everything from the Most Fish Caught to the Best Fish Tale and last year, Luke Turner won for the Ugliest Fish, and it was really ugly!”

The fishing will be held on Friday and

Saturday and is open to teams of two with registration at any of the Highland Hiker stores in Highlands or Cashiers.

Each team may choose to fish either guided or unguided venues but must stay within the tournament map’s boundaries which included the Chattooga, the Cullasaja, and Nantahala Rivers. Teams are encouraged to fish a native stream, a delayed harvest stream, and a hatchery supported stream and guides are available to hire for any team.

If you have questions or wish to become a sponsor, go by the Hiker and ask for Hilary or email her at hilary@ highlandhiker.com. Her phone number is (828) 526-0441.

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BURST OF ACTIVITY

BY LUKE OSTEEN

There’s nothing sleepy about Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in March.

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ike the crocuses popping up all over the valley, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library emerges from an unpredictable winter with a burst of activity.

Every Thursday at 3:45 P.M., the library hosts a free Oscar-nominated movie, complete with popcorn and bottled water. This month offers “The Walk,” rated PG, on March 3. It’ll be followed by “Sicario, rated R, on the 10th. The PG-13 rated “Freehold” is offered on March 17, with “Black Mass,” rated R, following on March 24. “Suffragette,” which is rated PG-13, will be screened on March 31.

For kids, there’s Lego Club at 3:45 P.M. Tuesday, March 8. This is a terrific chance for boys and girls to get busy with the latest designs or to let their imaginations run wild. Children can bring their own Legos, but the library has buckets and buckets for everyone’s use.

Youth coordinator Melanie Golden offers Crafternoon at 3:45 P.M. Tuesday, March 22. She’ll shepherd children in the creation of a magical piece of imagination that’ll be displayed with pride in their homes or the homes of their grandparents. Mah Jong is held from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Wednesdays. New players are always welcome.

Also, if you have questions about your laptop or tablet or ereader, the staff can help you with basic concerns. Bring your device in and they’ll see if they can make sense of whatever’s going on. And finally, while we’re talking about these devices, it’s helpful to know that the library maintains a 24-hour wireless signal, which means if you need to get on the internet in the middle of the night, you can sit in your car in the parking lot or in the courtyard garden and surf away. Skyping by starlight – sounds romantic doesn’t it?

Happy Easter!

Sunday, March 27

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MARCH MEDLEY

BY JENNY KING

Rehearsal for Highlands-Cashiers Players’ one-act in the upcoming play March Medley: “At the Christmas Party or What’s In A Name.” L-R: Mystery “Big Guy”, Director Donna Cochran, Laura Jennings, Stan Cochran, Lynleigh McLain, Craig Eister, and Ken Knight.

Donna Cochran directs Wayne Coleman as he asks Vangie Rich, “Are you really going to buy those shoes” while Lynleigh McLean looks on.

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he plays have been cast (all four of them!), rehearsals scheduled and started, the menu planned, servers recruited, and table settings coordinated. Things are beginning to come together for Highlands Cashiers Players winter production, “March Medley” directed by Donna Cochran, who is assisted by Chris Hess.

Audiences will have the opportunity to commiserate with familiar actors as well as with a few new (to HCP) faces as they wrestle with several every day questions. Questions like: What do I do when I can’t remember someone’s name? When is a bargain really a bargain? Are those just shoes you are buying?

The dinner/brunch theater will be performed downstairs at

(L-R) Assistant Director Chris Hess, Lance Trudel and Mary Adair Leslie rehearse the one-act “Funeral Plans.”

the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Theater (PAC) March 11, 12, and 13 and March 18, 19 and 20. “March Medley” will consist of four one act plays interspersed with courses of an Italian-themed dinner. Wine by the glass or bottle is available for purchase at a cash bar. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary. Doors open at 6:15 on Friday and Saturday nights for dinner and at 1:15 for Sunday brunch. Call (828) 526-8084 or go online at highlandscashiersplayers.org for reservations.

Mark those dates for an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while seeing four “good plays well done,” thanks to the Highlands Cashiers Players production of “March Medley.”

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EXPERIENCE YOUR WORLD

BY SONYA CARPENTER

A full slate of workshops at the Highlands Biological Station will focus on the natural wonders found in this corner of Western North Carolina.

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ince its founding in 1927, the Highlands Biological Station has specialized in immersion-based outdoor education and programming under the philosophy that the best way to learn about the natural world is to experience it.

This summer we have six workshops tailored to the members of our community.

On May 2-6, Dr. Timothy Spira of Clemson University will teach the identification and ecology of both woody and herbaceous spring wildflowers on or near the Highlands Plateau.

The second workshop, “Natural History Illustration� with Dr. Lore Ruttan of Lore Ruttan Illustration, meets June 20-24 to explore the outdoors and various artistic techniques geared towards beginner and intermediate-level naturalists. It will be fol-

lowed by the advanced course, which will meet June 27-July 1.

From July 11 to 15, Dr. Larry Mellichamp of UNC-Charlotte will be offering a workshop on gardening with native plants in Highlands. This course offers a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the habitat factors that define where plants grow and learn how to use those factors in your garden.

Dr. Gary Walker of Appalachian State University and Laura Boggess of Mars Hill University will teach a workshop on the unique rock outcrop and cliff face communities of the Southern Appalachians from July 25-29. These rare communities are few and far between, but each is host to dozens of different species, some of which are site-specific.

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The final workshop will take you on a literary journey through the Western North Carolina landscape. Taught by Brent Martin of The Wilderness Society, this course will immerse you in the rich literature of Western North Carolina and explore the role of the landscape within the literary arts.

These adventure-based workshops will meet at the Highlands Biological Station for the entire day and into the evenings, with breaks for meals. Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation at the Sagee Mountain level and above receive a $50 discount. For more information about courses, costs, and instructors, call (828) 526-2602 or visit highlandsbiological.org and scroll down to the workshop section.

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The Cullasaja Gorge, one of the most scenic drives in the Southeast, needs a little sprucing up for the season. If you’d like to help, join the Gorge Road Cleanup on Saturday, April 23.

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KEEPING IT GORGE-OUS

BY JENNY KING

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pring is just around the corner here on the Plateau. Signs are everywhere.

The birds are singing a little more loudly, soft greens are emerging from the winter brown landscape as grasses and flowers are preparing for their spectacular spring show, and spring cleaning is under way all around town.

Keeping things spruced up helps Mother Nature shine and volunteers are happy to pitch in to show off our best side. In this vein of keeping Highlands beautiful you are invited to join the Highlands Chamber of Commerce in the longstanding tradition of cleaning the Gorge Road between Highlands and Franklin on April 23. The Gorge Road is one of the most scenic in the state, running alongside the Cullasaja River.

The annual Gorge Road Cleanup Day began over 20 years ago when members of the Mirror Lake Homeowners Association banded together and spent one Saturday every spring picking up litter on this scenic drive. Each year word spread and more and more volunteers joined the effort. Soon the event was so successful and well-established that Association members handed-off responsibility to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, which has carried on the tradition.

If you’re interested in volunteering, meet at the Highlands Visitor Center at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 23. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and the chamber will provide you with the supplies needed for the task – vests, gloves, litter pick up tools, and garbage bags. Following the cleanup, which ends at 2:00 P.M., volunteers will be treated to a hamburger and hotdog cookout at Cliffside Lake, courtesy of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

Make your calendars now to join this worthwhile event. For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.

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GATHERING ON THE GREEN

BY ANN SELF

Cashiers celebrates Easter with events both silly and solemn at The Village Green, March 26 and 27.

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he Village Green welcomes the beginning of Spring on Easter weekend with two treasured community traditions.

Residents and visitors to the Cashiers area are invited to join the celebration beginning with the Sixth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by S’More Kids Klothes. The egg-stravaganza for children 10 years and younger begins at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 26. Children will be divided according to age in three separate areas near the Gazebo at Highway 64.

“The hunt features thousands of color-

ful eggs scattered in the park, some with special prizes,” says Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village Green. She advises to be on time and bring your own basket.

As always, the Easter Bunny will make a visit for photos, so also plan to bring a camera.

On Sunday, March 27, Cashiers area churches will celebrate Easter with the annual Community Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. at the gazebo and lawn of The Village Green. The service features live music, scripture, and an uplifting message with the backdrop of a beautiful sunrise over the mountains. Those attending

are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. “If you’re looking for powerful inspiration and a sense of community, you don’t want to miss this,” comments Self, “The Easter Sunrise Service is such a meaningful and memorable event for family and friends.”

The Village Green provides a beautiful, free public space, however it is conserved by a nonprofit organization that depends on contributions to maintain the park and provide such an exceptional venue for the community. To learn more about The Village Green and these events or to make a donation, call (828) 743-3434 or visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com

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FALL WINE TOUR

BY LORNA ALEXANDER

The Center for Life Enrichment is offering a sensational tour of the magnificent Williamette Valley, the heart of the Northwestern Wine Country.

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he Center for Life Enrichment, in collaboration with Atlanta Wine School, presents an exciting wine tasting trip to Oregon’s Willamette Valley from September 13 to 17.

The Willamette Valley is the most exciting wine region in America. The Pacific Northwest has become a major center for wine production, both boutique and big business. The Willamette Valley has the state’s highest concentration of wineries, over 200. It’s cool-climate grape varieties that this area is known for, particularly its award-winning Pinot Noir.

This trip will be hosted by Donna Woods, Atlanta Wine School graduate and former co-owner of Highlands’ Lakeside Restaurant. Donna helped Lakeside win Wine Spectator Magazine’s Outstanding Wine List Award for 13 years. She has extensive knowledge of wine as a result of travel around the world, including France, Italy, and South Africa. This five-day and four-night experience will include stops at over 10 vineyards, including many recipients of Wine Spectator’s prestigious Top 100’s. Participants will enjoy gaining knowledge and experience from the area’s winemakers and winery owners and the food experience will be one of the very best from the land and sea. The scenery, a big part of the Willamette Valley, holds promise of plenty of natural beauty as it is fall, and the vineyards turn golden as harvest draws to a close.

The group is limited in size, so the Center for Life Enrichment suggests making reservations now to ensure a space. The deadline for securing a reservation is May 1. Please call Sandy Carlton at the Center at (828) 526-8811 for more information. The Center for Life Enrichment is a continuing education, non-profit organization and offers an eclectic array of lectures, workshops and educational adventure trips.

The Center for Life Enrichment is located at 348 South Fifth Street, in the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands and can be reached at (828) 526-8811 or by visiting clehighlands.com.

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Mark Your Calendar

• The Bascom exhibitions: Selections from Community Art and After-School Programs January – May; Winter Resident Artist Exhibition January 9 - March 6; Contemporary Craft Series: Barry Gregg January 9 - May 1; WCU Master of Fine Arts Exhibition January 16 - March 13. For more information, call (828) 787-2865.

• Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance Taylor 2 in Images. Master classes for area students with a student performance at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 4, and an evening performance at 7:00 P.M. for the general public Saturday, March 5. Highlands Performing Arts Center (828) 526-9047.

• The Bascom exhibition Lucien Harris March 5 - May 22, in the Joel Gallery. Opening reception 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, April 30, For more information, call (828) 787-2865.

• MET Opera’s presentation of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” Live via satellite from New York City, 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 5, at Highlands Performing Arts Center. Beverly Wichman will lead a pre-opera discussion beginning at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Highlands Cashiers Players “March Medley” Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Theater (PAC) March 11, 12, and 13 and March 18, 19 and 20. Doors open at 6:15 on Friday and Saturday nights for dinner and at 1:15 for Sunday brunch. Call (828) 526.8084 or go online at highlandscashiersplayers.org for reservations.

• The Bascom exhibition Beyond the Sock: Knitted Art by Charles Gandy March 12 June 12 in the Loft Gallery. Reception/Artist Talk 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, April 23. For more information, call (828) 787-2865.

• The Bascom Photography Club meeting, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. , Wednesday, March 16, Speaker to be announced. For more information, call (828) 787-2865.

• Painter/Photographer Daphne Lisenby will be featured at Smitten’s Third Thursday event, 5:00 P.M - until, March 17, (828) 5269300.

• The Bascom exhibition Another Better World! March 19 - June 5, Bunzl Gallery, Reception/Artist Panel Discussion 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, May 7. For more information, call (828) 787-2865.

• Sixth Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored

by S’More Kids Klothes, begins at 11:00 A.M. for children 10 years and younger, on Saturday, March 26. The Village Green. To learn more call (828) 743-3434 or visit www. villagegreencashiersnc.com • Annual Community Easter Sunrise Ser-

vice, 7:00 A.M. Sunday, March 27, at the gazebo and lawn of The Village Green. To learn more call (828) 743-3434 or visit www. villagegreencashiersnc.com • Bolshoi Ballet will perform “Spartacus” captured live via satellite from Moscow, beginning at 12:55 P.M., Sunday, March 27, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at highlandspac. org, at the door, or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Betsy Paul Art March Raffle, to benefit the Cashiers-Glenviile Fire Department, features the work of Dave Kaplan. The drawing will be held on Thursday, March 31, (828) 743-0880.

• Old Edwards Inn’s Spring Rosé Dinner, 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 8, at The Farm at Old Edwards. Call (828) 787-2625 for reservations.

• Annual Gorge Road Cleanup, 9:30 A.M., Saturday, April 23. Meet at the Highlands Visitor Center. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.

• Art League of Highlands and Cashiers first community artist reception scheduled for Monday, April 25, in the Atrium at the Bascom. Free monthly socials 4:30 P.M., followed by a presentation of the artist’s work at 5:00 P.M. Visit the ALHC website at artleaguehighlandscashiers.com • Three River Fly Fishing Festival, April 28-30, to benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Contact Hilary at Highland Hiker at hilary@highlandhiker.com or (828) 526-0441.

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Weekly Events EVERY MONDAY • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.

• Movies will be shown at Highlands Playhouse 3:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

• Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy. 246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540.

• Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215.

• Movies will be shown at Highlands Playhouse 3:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Weekly Tastings, 3:00 to 4:30 P.M., Old Edwards Rooftop Terrace.

• Movie Night, 6:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.

• Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., Hospital dining room.

• Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.

• Community Studio Art Session – Art Your Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.

• Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert Carlton Library (828) 7430215.

• Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist Church.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Mah Jong Games, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

• Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY THURSDAY • Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

• NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer St., Franklin, (828) 526-9510.

EVERY FRIDAY • Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic - Suite 201, (828) 6926178.

• Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

• Movies will be shown at Highlands Playhouse 3:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

EVERY SATURDAY • Movies will be shown at Highlands Playhouse 3:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

• Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

EVERY SUNDAY • Movies will be shown at Highlands Playhouse 3:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

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ACCOMMODATIONS 4-1/2 Street Inn...........................

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

Whiteside Cove Cottages.............

Mountain Brook Suites................

ARTS Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.........

Museum of American Cut Glass......

Smitten.........................................

The Bascom................................

REAL ESTATE Country Club Properties..............

John Cleaveland Realty.................

Landmark Realty Group...............

Meadows Mtn. Realty..................

White Oak Realty Group..............

Pat Allen Realty Group ................

RESTAURANT / BAR Altitudes Restaurant.....................

The Log Cabin.............................

The Lost Hiker Bar.....................

Nectar Juice Bar...........................

Pescados......................................

Rosewood Market...........................

Wild Thyme Gourmet ...................

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro.....

SHOPPING Alyxandra’s....................................

Bags on Main..................................

Bear Mountain Outfitters.....................

Cabin Casuals.................................

Cabin Couture................................

Dry Sink..........................................

Dutchman’s Designs......................

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

Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry Corp.

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

Spice & Tea Exchange........................

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

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

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

The Toy Store.................................

Peak Experience.................... ……

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

Scudders.........................................

The Southern Way.........................

SERVICES Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture..

Cashiers Printing .........................

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

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

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

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AccommodAtions High Hampton inn & country club Laurelwood inn Arts Blue Valley Gallery cashiers Hillside Artists mountain mist Gallery reAL estAte Betsy Paul Properties Landmark realty Group silver creek real estate Group restAurAnts Boar’s Head deli crossroads Grill/Village scoop Hunts Brothers Pizza sapphire Brewery & Pub snack Bar 8 the Zookeeper Bistro retAiL A Jones company Bee Bags and such Bella cotn Bird Barn and Gift emporium Blue ridge Bedding/ carolina rustic Furniture Bounds cave Brooking’s cashiers Village Anglers Bumpkins cashiers customs cashiers emporium cashiers Farmer’s market cJ Brownhouse consignment market

mantiques

dovetail Antiques

midnight Farms

Fiddlehead designs

nearly new/ellen’s

GG’s consignments *etc

nora & co

Gracewear collection

rusticks

Highland Hiker

sawyer Family Farmstead

interior enhancements

s’more Kids Klothes

into the Woods Home interiors

summer Place Antiques

Karma

the Bear’s den

Lenz Gifts & Linens

the Look Boutique

Lotsa consignment shop

Victoria’s closet

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Vc for men

dovecote

Vivianne metzger Antiques

Keystone Kitchen & Bath

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Peter J Pioli interiors

Zoller Hardware

shear sensations

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THE ARTS

LIFE THAT’S ANYTHING BUT STILL

BY DONNA RHODES

The cheerful images of HighSchooler Emma Barrette reflect a life already staking out its artistic style.

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mma Barrette, sophomore honor student at Highlands High School, loves creating imaginary worlds into which she can dive headfirst.

She says, “With art you are free to do whatever, whether it’s painting a beautiful woman or painting a half-eaten cheeseburger with legs and arms and a baseball cap, skateboarding down Times Square.”

Emma is all about joy and that reflects in her images, which include portraits of fresh, happy faces, brilliantly colored still lifes, and fanciful doodles. She works in a variety of mediums – oil pastels, color pencil, digital drawing on her tablet, and graphite, but her all-time favorite is plain old pencil and paper.

It’s an exceptional second year high school student who has already developed a style of her own. Emma’s is realism with a fun edge, not really cartoonish, but not strictly photo-realistic either. The blend is engaging, inviting the viewer to get happily lost in Emma’s world.

When asked if she intends to make art a career track, she says, “Most of the artwork I produce is solely for my own enjoyment, but perhaps in a few years after I develop my skills more I may be able to make a career out of my art.”

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She adds, “I actually would love to work in cartoon animation one day.”

It’s no wonder Emma immerses herself in drawing and painting.

“Growing up I was always around art,” she says. “I went to museums and took pottery classes. I have been exposed to many wonderful artists whom I have learned so much from. My parents have always loved art, and my mother is a wonderful artist herself.”

Keep an eye out for more of Emma’s work at local exhibits of student work at Highlands School or The Bascom. She’s an up-andcoming fine artist who is glowing on Highlands’ radar.

And the next time you’re at Times Square, watch out for those skateboarding cheeseburgers.

Emma Barrette

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ALLIE & ELLE

BY JENNY KING

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nsley Pridgen, 23-year-old entrepreneur, wanted to use her creativity, her flair for painting, and her boundless energy to build her own business. She laid the groundwork at Southern Methodist University with a degree in accounting. After that, it was merely a matter of deciding what product would best fit her skills… and her heart.

She went to New York to try the fashion industry on for size. After taking a monthlong class at Parsons School of Design, she worked in production and operations for a year, immersing herself in the business end of fashion and design. She learned a lot, but the biggest lesson was

that she already had her medium in the palm of her hand…her painting, graphic, and calligraphic skills. Allie & Elle was born.

She came home to Highlands and set about building a line of graphic designs for greeting cards with an eye on expanding her collection to include calendars, planners, stationery, gift wrap, and more.

What makes her product a cut above?

She says, “All of my designs are based on my original paintings and calligraphy. I hand-glitter many of my images. When I create something, it is a little part of me.

My customers respond to that personal

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expression. And those to whom they send cards connect with it also. It is a joy to know that heart-felt emotion is being shared exponentially with others.”

After launching her business in 2015, vending at a wholesale trade show in Atlanta, and establishing a strong web presence with her website, Pinterest, and Instagram, she is well on her way to claiming her own unique corner of the greeting card industry.

To view Ansley’s delightful line of cards, go online to allieandelle.com or visit Pinterest.com/allieandelle or Instagram@ allieandelle. She can also be reached at ansley@allieandelle.com.

THE ARTS

OUR FIELD OF VISION

BY BONNIE POTTS

The Bascom’s interdisciplinary studies enrich the lives and critical skills of local students.

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he Bascom has teamed up with local photographer and avid conservationist Kevin Fitzpatrick to provide a week of interdisciplinary study with Highlands School’s art program.

This partnership is part of an ongoing relationship between The Bascom and Highlands School’s art department, where high school students visit The Bascom’s campus to receive supplementary instruction from visiting artists.

The students study a variety of mediums including ceramics, photography and textile arts, entirely free of cost.

Last semester, Highlands High School students worked with The Bascom’s Ceramics Resident Artist, Samantha Oliver,

studying ceramics’ hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. For the current semester, they’re working with Fitzpatrick to learn about the important relationship between photography and science. And in April, the students will study with visiting artist Charles Gandy, as part of his upcoming exhibition “Beyond the Sock.”

“Kevin Fitzpatrick has generously volunteered his time to work with these students, sharing his passion for the environment, conservation, and photography. It is important for students to understand that the arts apply to many disciplines, including science, and that opportunities to utilize their creative

talents in a professional setting exist in unexpected fields” says Billy Love, Education Manager at The Bascom.

The current photography program with Fitzpatrick is part of a larger initiative to help encourage future photographers and scientists to participate in an upcoming Bioblitz to be held in Highlands in June. Bioblitzes are community events that focus on scientific data collection of species in a given area. They bring together community members, scientists, and photographers to achieve the common goal of expanding our knowledge of the natural diversity that exists in our local communities.

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MET OPERA AND BOLSHOI

BY MARY ADAIR LESLIE

Highlands PAC will celebrate the arrival of Spring with a pair of passionate live performances.

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he Highlands Performing Arts Center has earned a reputation for serving as a showcase for world-class performances of theatre, opera and ballet.

At 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 5, it’ll stage the MET Opera’s presentation of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” Live via satellite from New York City. Few operas have surpassed “Manon” in the depiction of the urgency of young love. This French tale of a beautiful young woman destroyed by her conflicting needs for love and luxury remains as spellbinging as its first performance. Soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Roberto Alagna join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Alagna is the dashing student who

desperately woos her.

Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting.

“Desperate passion” is the phrase Puccini himself used to describe the opera that confirmed his position as the preeminent Italian opera composer of his day. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads the stirring score. Run time is three hours, eight minutes. Beverly Wichman will lead a preopera discussion beginning at 12:30 P.M. On Sunday, March 27, the Bolshoi Ballet will perform “Spartacus,” captured live via satellite from Moscow, beginning at 12:55 P.M. The Bolshoi’s epic recounts the story of a Roman slave’s fight for freedom. Grigorovich’s Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s signature ballet, filling

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the Bolshoi stage with dynamic scenes of tension and conflict, and gives full expression to the virility and strength for which Russia’s male dancers are renowned.

“Spartacus” is the ultimate balletic show of force. Spartacus, forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, plots an unprecedented upheaval. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus. Run time is three hours, 35 minutes Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org, at the door or by calling (828) 526-9047. There is no Charge for students for any Live via Satellite screening. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

THE ARTS

HAVE YOU HERD?

BY DONNA RHODES | ART BY DAPHNE LISENBY

A photographer’s finely-honed sensibilities and a reverence for the mysteries of creation form the bedrock of Daphne Lisenby’s art.

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ith an accomplished photographer’s eye and an understanding of light and chiaroscuro, Daphne Lisenby had an excellent shot at painting.

So three years ago she and her husband, both successful professional photographers in Atlanta, traded in their metro life for a bucolic one and moved to their Wolffork Valley Farm in Rabun Gap, Georgia. Their lovely farmstead is home to sheep, chickens, a guard dog, a vegetable garden, the Lisenbys, and a host of family and friends who escape the rush of the city to sample the sweet life of the rural countryside.

Daphne doesn’t look back, but she hasn’t given up photography either. In fact, depending on the weather and time of year, a good day starts with a photo shoot, only these portraits are of cows, goats, sheep, and local scenics.

Winter birthings blessed the Lisenbys with adorable lambs, already documented in over 2,000 photographs. The lambs alone will keep Daphne’s brush in high gear for months to come.

Daphne says, “I adore the faces of my animals. They have a lot of personality. I love God’s creations and I enjoy painting them.”

When Daphne is not doing volunteer work for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Georgia, she is in her studio, painting from her photos or out in the countryside doing plein air painting of a homestead, a chapel, or a landscape. She is working on a commission for a commercial build-

er’s office of the Wolffork Valley. She welcomes commissions of rural scenes, barns and buildings, children, family farm animals, and family members. Her website is daphnelisenby.com.

See Daphne’s delightfully quirky, colorful creations at Smitten’s Third Thursday, 5:00 P.M - until, March 17, at 468 Main Street in downtown Highlands. Call (828) 526-9300 for March opening/closing hours, or email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.

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IN LEAGUE WITH ART

BY CHERIE FAIRCLOTH

Teresa Osborn, Bascom Executive Director

The Art League of Highlands and Cashiers embraces 2016 with a new energy and new programs.

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ith a refreshed board of directors, exciting new member benefits, and the growing popularity of the Summer and Fall Color shows, the Art League of Highlands and Cashiers is gearing up for a busy 2016.

The ALHC season officially gets under way with the first community artist reception scheduled for Monday, April 25, in the Atrium at the Bascom. These free monthly socials start with refreshments at 4:30 P.M., followed by a presentation of the artist’s work at 5:00 P.M. ALHC President Patty Calderone promises an exciting lineup of area art to be featured at the monthly receptions through November.

ALHC is proud to continue a strong collaboration with The Bascom this year as

The Bascom generously hosts the popular monthly ALHC community art meetings and many summer programs for children.

“We are pleased to work closely with The Bascom, who provides a true home for local artists,” said Caldeerone. “It’s a pleasure for the ALHC to recognize Teresa Osborn, The Bascom’s new Executive Director. She excels at building consensus across communities that make up an organization like The Bascom.

“We also congratulate Sallie Taylor, The Bascom’s interim Executive Director and an honorary, lifetime member of ALHC, as she accepts the position of Chief Exhibitions Officer.”

The focus of the ALHC for 2016 is attracting new members. ALHC’s recent association with North Carolina’s Regional Artist

Project Grants program adds a significant new member benefit for renewing members and artists considering ALHC membership. ALHC’s decision to join RAPG now makes local Macon County artists eligible for grant funding to assist with their artistic endeavors, no matter the medium or the stage of development of a project.

“It’s definitely adds a new dimension to ALHC membership,” said Calderone.

“Membership renewals go out mid-February and information for new membership can be found on our website.”

Be sure to catch up on ALHC news in Laurel magazine, Facebook and the ALHC website at artleaguehighlandscashiers.com for membership, monthly meetings, and show dates for the 2016 season.

Take The Mountains With You. Artist Janice Mankovich’s name was misspelled in the Winter 2016 issue of The Laurel.

We apologize for the mistake.

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HANDLING THE PLAYHOUSE,

GINGERLY

BY WILEY SLOAN

Ginger Moseley

With a new executive director in place, Highlands Playhouse is set for an exhilarating 78th season.

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inger Moseley, the Highlands Playhouse’s new Executive Director, is working with her staff to prepare for the coming season.

Throughout the winter Ginger has been acclimating herself to the Playhouse operations and establishing goals and objectives for her new role. A talented photographer and mother of two, she is well-suited for this endeavor.

Before coming to the Playhouse, she was both a business-owner and a college professor.

Ginger knows the importance of being well-organized and using her time well. She is goal oriented and known for good money management skills. She is

computer savvy and uses technology to accomplish what needs to be done. Ask her family about how well she stretches a dollar and you’ll hear that the Playhouse’s budget is in good hands. This is especially important for an entity that relies heavily on donations to underwrite its operations. Throughout its 78 years, the Playhouse has flourished thanks to a small army of generous supporters.

Organization, time management and budgetary skills, plus the ability to motivate and energize are just a few of the talents that Ginger will use during the coming years to guide the Playhouse.

With a background in song and dance and even some time acting, Ginger eas-

ily relates to the needs of Creative Director Bill Patti as he sets about to produce the plays for this summer’s exciting lineup.

The season starts in June with the musical “Chicago.”

The Playhouse is more than just a venue for great movies and stage productions.

It is an opportunity for youngsters to garner skills that will benefit them throughout their life.

The Playhouse’s summer camps teach youngsters to expand their horizons, and explore their creative side.

Watch the Playhouse’s website at highlandsplayhouse.org for information on the latest movies or to explore the exciting on stage productions for the summer season or call (828) 526-2695.

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VENTURE OUT

TAMIN’ THE SNOW

BY ALEX FOLTZ

The arrival of Spring doesn’t necessarily mean the end of snow season. Local slopes are still calling to snow lovers.

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ith the winter season coming to a close in the mountains, many are anxious for the next snow and a chance to take a trip down a hillside on a suitable craft.

For anyone that fits into this category, it’s a shame that snow doesn’t fall every day, but fortunately there are many outlets in the area, whether your passion be on snowboard, skis, or in a tube.

For the best skiing and snowboarding in the area, Cataloochee is the place to go. With 18 trails of varying difficulty, this mountain has a variety of terrain for beginners, as well as those more skilled in maneuvering their way down the slopes.

Cataloochee is located past Maggie Valley outside of Waynesville, and is just a little over an hour’s drive from Highlands. The slope hours are 9:00 A.M. to

10:00 P.M. every day, and five lift ticket options are available according to how much time you’d like to spend on the slopes. Rentals and lessons are available onsite to provide all that is needed for an excellent ski trip, or discount rentals can be found in Maggie Valley just before the climb up the mountain. While it is highly weather dependent, Cataloochee plans to stay open until the last Sunday in March.

If the goal is to make a shorter trip to the slopes from Highlands, Sapphire Valley offers a much smaller ski slope that’s perfect for beginners or anyone that wants to make a swift trip to the snow.

This slope features one main run, a beginner’s area, and a tube slope. Rentals and lessons are also available. As it is a little warmer in the area of Sapphire Val-

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ley, the general consensus is that Sapphire Ski area will close shortly after the beginning of March but will continue operation as long as conditions permit.

If skiing or snowboarding is not of interest, the best option for tubing in the area is Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Located less than a 30-minute drive out of Highlands, this tube slope has something to offer for all ages. With a large main hill, ice skating, smaller children’s hill, and café there is something for everyone in the family. Like Sapphire Ski Area, the Scaly Mountain slope will continue snow tubing and skating into March as long as possible. In order to get the most out of any ski or tube trip it’s best to call and inquire about current snow conditions. So before winter slips away, get out and enjoy the snow where there is still a chance.

VENTURE OUT

SNAPPING TURTLE

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he snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North Carolina.

It has a very large head, a long neck, and a long tail, which is sawtoothed along the top. The carapace (top of shell) is large and varies in color from black to light brown. The plastron (bottom of shell) is small and unhinged. Average length varies from 8 to 14 inches (20.3-36 cm) in carapace length, while weight ranges from 10 to slightly more than 50 lbs.

PHOTO BY JOSEF UYEDA COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

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VENTURE OUT

DARK-EYED JUNCO

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he Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a type of sparrow, this forest floor dweller is slatecolored with bright white tail feathers on display during flight. One of the most populous birds in North America, the Dark-eyed Junco is a year-round resident in the Appalachian Mountains as well as a winter migrant from Alaska, Canada and Western mountains. They are winter seed eaters but will flock to suet cakes as well as seed feeders.

They emit a distinctive chip note – stip, stip – and high, tinkling chips when flushed.

COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AUDUBON SOCIETY

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VENTURE OUT

BEAUTIFUL IMPOSTER She has an awkward name – Helleborus – but this humble plant is an early Spring dazzler.

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e’ve already covered “a rose by any other name” in a previous issue, but this issue starts out with an imposter!

Yes, there’s a garden flower that tries to go by the name of “rose” – probably because she didn’t want to be called by her given name – Helleborus (and can you blame her?)

Helleborus plants are beautiful and can be admired year-round, but especially during the winter months when they appear to be unfazed as the plants around them seem to have disappeared until Spring and Summer.

There are several helleborus varieties, but the most popular is the Helleborus orientalis – better known as the Lenten Rose, aptly named because they bloom during the Lenten season. It has large saucer shaped blooms, comes in colors such as white, green, cream, and purple, and can grow up to 24 inches. It’s not just the flower that makes this plant beautiful; it’s the lush foliage as well. As a matter of fact, many would never stoop low enough in the dead of winter to enjoy the blooms, but the glossy leaves really stand out as if to scream “look at me, look at me!” This plant loves our woodland, humus rich soil, and can grow well in areas that get dappled sun or

BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER

have partial shade.Helleborus plants have been around for centuries. It has been purported that Alexander the Great (July 20, 356 BCE – June 10,323 BCE) died as a result of poisoning from the Hellaborus plant. No, he wasn’t Alexander the Great Gardener. It was discovered that he might have been assassinated after someone tainted his wine with the juices from the plant. (Don’t get any ideas – your fingerprints are all over this article). A modern day tip: All helleborus species are toxic and should not be ingested! The sap can cause skin irritation; when handling you may want to wear gloves and keep out of the reach of children. (Ok, so maybe that genus name fits, after all) Why would you want a Lenten Rose in your landscape design? These plants don’t require much attention after planting, except for pure admiration on your part. They don’t try to be “best in show,” they’re simply a beautiful addition, and sort of “hold the space” until Spring allows us to see more greenery. You can buy Lenten Roses through catalogs, local nurseries, and there are usually some good specimens in Highlands at the Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale – always the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.

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PINE SISKIN PHOTO BY ED BOOS COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AUDUBON SOCIETY

THE PLUCKY PERCHING BIRDS OF MARCH

BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS

With the advent of warmer weather, our local songbirds are making their joyful presence known.

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arch is a winter month and the hearty birds that we see this month have endured the long, cold days and nights of the lingering season.

Prominent amongst these are the perching birds – the iconic red Cardinal in the snow, perky Carolina Chickadees, mercurial Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmice, White-breasted and Red-breasted Nuthatches, swarming Pine Siskins, Darkeyed Junco and the occasional marauding Blue Jay or Red-bellied, Downy or Hairy Woodpecker. More distant usually are the high-flying American Crows and Common Raven.

These feathered aviators, the perching birds, are members of 59 avian families and over 5,000 species, the largest order of birds in nature. Perching birds are so named for their ability to grip and occupy a branch or reed during the day and

at night while sleeping. This certain grip is made possible by four jointed toes: three forward and one backward digit that grasp reflexively upon alighting. Perching birds also have distinctive, highly developed songs and, accordingly, are also called songbirds.

How do these delicate creatures survive the long winter? They are warmblooded denizens of the sky who seek shelter in the evergreens and leafy bushes such as the White Pine and plentiful rhododendrons. They maximize the insulation provided by their feathers by fluffing themselves and creating air spaces that form a natural down body blanket.

They might stand on one foot while tucking the other close to their bodies to warm their toes. To maintain their body temperatures and warm-blooded metabolism, they seek calorie-rich and pro-

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tein-dense seeds and berries that can be scarce or remote on snowy days and long winter nights.

Providing a winter bird feeder helps sustain these plucky perchers. Many are attracted to black oil sunflower seeds and nyjer. Larger birds are drawn to suet feeders. Bird supplies are available at most home and garden stores including, locally, The Bird Barn. If you prefer the economy of making your own suet, a recipe and directions are available at the Audubon website given below.

The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, dedicated to enjoying and preserving birds and their habitats, is a Chapter of the National Audubon Society and a 501(c) (3) organization. For information on all our activities and membership, please visit highlandsaudubonsociety.org.

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DINING

A SLICE OF HIGHLANDS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

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efore we get to the food, let me start by saying that I love stepping into Dusty’s.

In all my reviews in all these issues of Laurel, I’ve never used the L Word. I’ve reminisced about nearly-forgotten childhood flavors and sensations, rhapsodized about the possibilities offered by a chef’s daring feat of alchemy, and reveled in the chance discovery of a complex chain of molecules that had excited my tongue and lodged itself deep in my memory.

But Dusty’s, it’s in a spot all its own.

This is a slice of Highlands life that’s been effectively flensed from the landscape over the decades. From the outside, it looks like a general store that was built in the 1950s, the kind that would have gas pumps in front (which, in fact, there were until a few years ago).

Step inside, though, and it’s an uncalculated fall down the Rabbit Hole.

Sure, it has those long, narrow shelves that you’d have found in one of those nearly forgotten general stores, but even a cursory glance at their contents show that this place is an entirely different beast.

Dusty’s is full of stuff. Now it’s true you could find a can of Bud or a bag of chips or other convenience store staples, but you’d have to look hard to find them.

That’s because Dusty’s is jammed, cheek-to-jowl, with an astonishing selection of gourmet foodstuffs that you’d normally find in a tiny boutique grocery in the heart of a trendy urban area; strange drinks (Blueberry Soda, anyone?); and a deep wine selection with choices for an elegant dinner or a sun-splashed picnic – whoever’s Dusty’s wine buyer, he or she enjoys a refined palate and an obvious playfulness.

And the beer, lots and lots of beer, both foreign and doestic. This is the place if you’re serious about craft beers from caring, small breweries. There are stouts, pale ales, lagers, pilsners, porters, and hard ciders. It’s fun to assemble a sampler of these treasures and host a Beer Night.

And at the end of those narrow shelves lies one of the hallmarks of Dusty’s – the near-legendary butcher’s counter. The prime meats are hand-cut before your eyes. For this article, Tricia and I ordered a pair of Rib Eye Steaks and two handmade Cheese Stuffed Potatoes. The steaks were perfection and the potatoes, well, here are the ingredients – Potato, Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Seasoning, Milk, and Pepper. There’s something magnificent about that straightforward goodness, isn’t there?

And while we’re back at the Butcher’s Counter, you must pick up some Dusty’s Dogs.

I hear you right now, “Luke, they’re hot dogs, right? Hot dogs!? And aren’t they supposed to be bad for you?”

No, no, no! There’s nothing Oscar Meyery about these creations. You’re comparing Chihuahuas to St. Bernards! Dusty Dogs are bun-busters (seriously, you may want to pair them with a baguette) that are created right there at Dusty’s. There’s nothing bad about them. Don’t believe me? Check out Dr. Sue Aery’s column in this very issue of Laurel. Go now – I’ll wait for you.

See? Dr. Sue is practically ordering you to eat a Dusty Dog! Of course, you can also order something from Dusty’s Deli, which serves from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Satur-

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day. Kitty and Whitney serve up gourmet salads, paninis, and wraps that are made on the spot and bursting with flavor. I’m partial to The Dilly – a sourdough panini with ham, Jarlsberg cheese, dill pickles and mustard. Tricia cherishes the Cranberry Almond Crunch Salad, a concoction with blends romaine, almonds, chicken, dried cranberries, celery, onion, feta, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Both of these dishes are mini-celebrations. You can eat them at Dusty’s or take them on the go.

And while you’re back at the deli, you’ll certainly want to pick up Kitty and Whitney’s wickedly delicious desserts. There are cakes, brownies, cookies, and pies, all made on a daily basis. They are rich, sinful (although once again, I’d refer you back to Dr. Sue) and absolutely impossible to resist. You’re welcome to buy whatever they’ve baked for that day, or they’ll take your special order. It’s a wonderfully indulgent practice.

But there’s one more thing I want to mention about Dusty’s. And if you’re reading Laurel Magazine, you’ll get it. Tremendous as the food is, it’s the people who make the place. They’re warm, garrulous and caring about you and the community (even if you’re not a local). There’s always a gentle conversation to go along with your purchase or your meal. They’ll tell you about things the Chamber of Commerce won’t.

They’ll tell you about themselves. They’ll tell you about yourself. There’s no way to quantify this and they don’t charge you for it, but it strikes me as something rare and precious.

Dusty’s is located at 493 Dillard Road. For orders or information, or even conversation, call (828) 526-2762.

BY JENNY KING

If every dog gets its day, then every wine must get its evening.

Resurgent rosés will take center stage at Madison’s Restaurant for Old Edwards Inn’s Spring Rosé Dinner, 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 8. Call (828) 787-2625 for reservations.

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alled rosado in Spain, rosato in Italy, and #summerwater on social media…by any other name, in the world of wine, a rosé is still one of the most fashionable ways to welcome warmer weather.

Perhaps one of the oldest wines, rosés have sashayed up to the proverbial plate, not only in popularity but in quality as well. Rosé has exploded on the US market over the past few years, especially during the spring and summer months. In France, it now eclipses the sale of white wine and sales are growing 10 times faster than overall table wines.

Rosés can be made in a sweet, offdry or bone dry style, with most European rosés being decidedly dry. The classic pink shade can range from a soft, subtle hue to a vibrant, hot pink depending on the grape used and how long the grape skins were in contact with the juice.

On Friday, April 8, beginning at 7:00 P.M., just in time for the spring releases, Old Edwards Inn is pairing these stylish sips with the culinary imaginings of the talented chefs of Madison’s Restaurant. Rosés, known for their food-friendly versatility, make them the perfect accompaniment to the creative offerings of Madison’s. Surrounded by the rustic elegance of The Farm at Old Edwards guests will enjoy live music and the fun camaraderie that makes for a magical evening — and the perfect time to get your #roséwine vibes on in time for the spring season. Sit back, relax and let the knowledgeable staff introduce you to a wide range of rosés at this festive celebration.

Plan to attend the Rosé Wine Dinner at The Farm, Friday, April 8. Cost is $125 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Since seating is limited it is recommended that you make your reservations now by calling (828) 787-2625.

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HOORAY FOR ROSÉ

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SWEET PEA HUMMUS

BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM

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ight, green and full of protein, sweet pea hummus can enhance a variety of light dishes. It can be served as a vegetable dip. It is amazing as a sandwich spread, especially with some radish or cucumber slices on top. It is sublime with roasted asparagus and quite spectacular on crackers. This hummus can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days in a Tupperware container.

Sweet Pea Hummus Serves 4 2 cups cooked or canned garbanzo beans

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1 1/2 cups green peas, lightly steamed 3 tbsp raw tahini paste 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp lemon zest Water if needed, for blending Blend all ingredients until smooth, using some water to assist in blending as needed. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve, topped with lemon zest!

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OYSTERS AND MALBEC

BY CURT CHRISTIANSEN THE WINE NAVIGATOR EMPIRICON@HOTMAIL.COM

Listen to your taste buds and order what you wish – let the oysters fall where they may.

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had Dinner at Cyprus last week. As I was being seated, I saw a bottle of Luigi Bosca Malbec in one of the wine racks, so I knew what I was drinking with dinner.

The waiter came to give us the specials and mentioned oysters, a long running favorite of mine. We ordered the rest of our meal and begin to enjoy our wine.

The oysters arrived as I was sipping my Malbec. I looked at my wine and the oysters and thought, “This will be interesting.”

Well it wasn’t, it was beautiful.

Oysters and Malbec, who knew?

The Luigi Bosca Malbec has a savory note on the finish that paired quite well with the fresh brininess of the oysters,

there was also a subtle textural relationship that was equally enjoyable. I often tell people that it’s OK to drink what you like and eat what you like and just roll the dice.

I need to take my own advice more often.

Drink well, Curt

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HISTORY

FOOTSTEPS OF THE ANCIENTS

BY DONNA RHODES PHOTO COURTESY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A confluence of titanic forces and careful stewardship have given the Highlands Plateau a rare, rich natural bounty of plants.

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his is the first in a series of three articles saluting the botanical history of the Highlands Plateau, based upon research of the Laurel Garden Club’s Land Stewards and Ran Shaffner. Its accompanying video and pamphlet were winners of the North Carolina Society of Historians’ Paul Green Multimedia Award in 2015.

300 million years ago, continents collided…not a sudden smash-up, but a slow, glacial upheaval. Over the millennia, plants were wiped out as far south as Pennsylvania. The Southern Appalachians became their refuge. Plants from the north and the south collected here, those liking colder weather thriving in the higher elevations, those enjoying warmer climes doing well in valleys and thermal belts. This diversity of temperature and

plant life is what makes the Plateau a gardener’s paradise in a land its inhabitants historically have sought to protect.

The first true land stewards were Native Americans, forefathers of the Cherokee.

They arrived around 10,000 years ago.

They inhabited what they called the Middle World, a flat disc suspended from the sky by four cords. Above them, in the Upper World, lived spirits who joined in preserving the natural balance. Below, in the Lower World, were spirits who sought to destroy it. Hanging by threads between moral and corrupt entities was incentive enough to keep everything in balance, literally, and symbolically. The result – Cherokee “lived lightly” on the land, observing eco-conscious practices like taking only one of every four plants, leaving three to propagate.

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By the 1700s botanical explorers ventured into the Southern Appalachians, most notably, the Bartram clan. They were the first to document the area’s extraordinary botanical diversity. Others followed from Scotland and France. Harvard University’s Asa Gray was fascinated with the native plants and sent for samples to study. All these botanists were influential in naming, categorizing, determining medicinal applications (much of which came from the Cherokee), and gathering other information, which has become part of our gardening culture today.

See more botanical history at the Highlands Historical Society’s Museum. Or go to highlandshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com. Visit the museum by appointment. It will reopen later in the spring.

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HOLLYWOOD COMES TO CASHIERS

BY JANE GIBSON NARDY

HISTORIAN, CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Over the last 100 years, Thompson Roberts Zachary’s final wishes have been honored – the storied Zachary Estates have even attracted the attention of Hollywood.

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hompson Roberts Zachary, known as T. R. or Tom, wrote his will in 1916, and part of his instructions to his executors can still be observed today.

Section IV of the will reads, “It is my will and ardent desire that all my children can so divide my real property so that each of them can have a home thereon, including my wife, Mary, but in case they cannot have homes then, and in that event, a part of them or one of them may buy out the others, so that my old home place may remain in my children’s ownership and also in their lineal descendants’ possession forever and ever.” At that time, T. R.’s real property consisted of 60 acres and he was the father of six children, five by his first wife, Julia Beazley of Virginia and Georgia, and one child by his second wife, Mary Rogers of Macon County, North Carolina.

Now, 100 years later, some of the de-

scendants of T. R. Zachary still own almost 50 acres of the original 60 acres including the old home place built in 1882.

The several other homes on the property belong to either the descendants of T. R.’s eldest child, John Alexander Zachary, or descendants of his youngest child, Howard Zachary, and T. R’s ardent wish is being honored. This generous swath of commercially undeveloped land, just a stone’s throw from The Crossroads, is referred to by the family as “Zachary Estates.”

In December 2015, several sites in and around Cashiers, including High Hampton Inn and The Church of the Good Shepherd, became movie sets for a Hollywood film crew. The entrance to Zachary Estates, with its lovely canopy of trees and large rhododendrons, and moss-covered verges was chosen to portray the entrance to a mountain outfitter.

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For parts of two days that spot buzzed with activity as a crew of workers transformed the simple entranceway into a realistic portal to a fictitious “Cherokee Mountain Outfitters” with a banner that said “Welcome Buck Ferguson” hanging below. The archway that contained the writing rose from two impressive stone pillars – pillars that were actually made from foam rubber of some kind. Excellent photographer Jon Zachary, who lives at T. R. Zachary’s old home place, took pictures the first day during the set-up. [see photo above] The second day, during the actual filming, there was a crowd of people, large cameras positioned on the bed of a truck and for good measure, two police cars. By lunch time the show was over and the scene dismantled and returned to normal. Wouldn’t T. R. be pleased that some of his trees and rhodos will be in a Hollywood movie?

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HOMES & LIFESTYLES

YOUR GEM IN THE FOREST

BY WILEY SLOAN | PHOTOS BY BERNIE COULSON

Perched atop majestic Sheepcliff Mountain, this home exudes comfort and an easy elegance.

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oar with the eagles high atop Little Sheepcliff Mountain in this beautiful estate-style home, which is surrounded by 12 acres of flora and fauna.

Enjoy terraced gardens, hiking trails,

and majestic vistas. Sip coffee on the large stone terrace as the morning sun glimmers high above distant views of Whiteside Mountain.

Peals of laughter reverberate across

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the river-soaked heart-of-pine floors of the public areas of this home. With an open floor plan, this home is cozy and comfortable whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening in front of the Great

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Room’s fireplace or entertaining a large group of family and friends. This exquisite home exudes style galore. Walls of windows throughout the house bring nature’s grandeur into each room.

A banquet-size dining table anchors the transition space between the Great Room and the Gourmet Kitchen. Custom cabinetry and a large Butler’s Pantry provide storage for all your cherished family heirlooms. The Kitchen’s large central island offers the perfect prep area for an army of cooks while housing supplemental refrigerator and freezer drawers. The wine cooler ensures your favorite beverage in easy reach.

The home’s Sun Room, which is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen,

offers the perfect spot for casual meals or relaxing gatherings. The room’s heated stone floor is especially welcome when temps drop unexpectedly. Enjoy your private enclave in the Owner’s Suite. With an Office, a Sitting Room with fireplace and a private Patio supplementing the large Master Bedroom with private bath, you will relax in style as you feel the stress of a busy work-week drain away.

Upstairs your guests will feel truly pampered with sumptuous quarters too. Two large Bedrooms each with private bath flank the Family Room, which offers a small Kitchenette.

This Multi-Purpose Room has space aplenty to house a large TV, a game table, and a billiards table. Furnish it as your family desires.

This home includes unique features not found in many homes today. The maintenance-free copper roof complements the cedar shingle siding that’s accented with native stone. Enjoy a whole house generator; surround sound, security/alarm system, workshop/potting shed and two large carports as you build family memories.

Where else can you find quiet solitude atop the mountain and remain just a short drive to the many amenities in Cashiers or Sapphire? This gem of a home is listed by Beth Townsend of McKee Properties.

Contact Beth at (828) 421-6193 or beth@cashiers.com to arrange a showing.

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THE FAT MYTH

BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Oh, Pasta, we never knew! Fat has its place in a healthy lifestyle.

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holesterol! Ugh, right?

What we once knew about fats and how they contribute to cholesterol is very conflicting with what we now know. Many myths exist about healthy fats, cholesterol and the detrimental effects on the heart and blood vessels. These healthy fats and cholesterol are actually necessary for good health, including cellular production and regeneration.

Fats and cholesterol are recycled in the liver and serve as the foundation for our hormones and all of our cells. About 20 years ago, we began hearing that high levels of cholesterol were the cause of heart disease and we were advised to go on “low fat” diets to avoid heart disease and atherosclerosis (hardening of

the arteries). This is a big, fat myth!

Because cholesterol is a vital component of every cell, by lowering our cholesterol, we are now reducing the very important supplies that form new cells and heal the body. Statin drugs, which target cholesterol lowering, can also be very damaging to other systems of the body.

Statins will not only reduce the total cholesterol levels, compromising the body’s ability to regenerate cells, but also deplete the essential molecule called coenzyme Q10. Co Q10 is responsible for cellular energy and muscle contraction.

Many people who take statin drugs report severe muscle soreness, cramping, neuropathies and fatigue. These symptoms can all be linked to statin drugs.

So we are now doing things that ac-

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celerate our aging process, cause increased inflammation and cell damage as well as deplete the body of a major source of energy- Fat! Fat is necessary for cell production, brain and organ function and overall protection.

It is necessary to understand the amazing benefits of healthy fats and to include them in your daily intake of foods.

Healthy fats, including coconut oil, olive oil, nut oils and grapeseed oil are considered the link to a healthier body and brain; they even help in weight loss! If you want to be very healthy and keep your cells very healthy, it’s a good start to bring healthy fats back into your diet.

There are many great resources available — you can even start in my office lending library!

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HASTA LA VISTA, WOLFIE

BY DONNA RHODES

A 4:00 A.M. nightscape becomes even darker with an apex predator lurking on the floor.

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woke up from a terrible dream. It was one of those reality benders that keeps you teetering on the edge of death, failure, loss, or giving a speech in your underpants…the usual perils.

Awake, I realized I wasn’t dying, failing, losing, or on stage in my muffin-topped Spanx, but I was still rattled.

I went to the bathroom, shaking off the adrenaline. As I crawled back into bed, I spied an emaciated wolf spider next to the throw rug.

“Spider!” I yelled, yanking my feet under the covers.

My weapons-of-choice, boots, were on the other side of the throw rug, the spider between them and me. While my pillow had potential whack-power, I wasn’t going to smack him with that. Spider spooge would seep into the poly-fill and become part of the dust mite landscape.

That’s what happens in the middle of the night. You’re going along, happily dreaming about kittens and cupcakes and then, Bam! Supper’s sausage backs up on you and your dreamscape becomes as acid as your upper G.I. The next thing you know, your room has turned into a dungeon of spider and dust mite horrors, and Vincent Price is your guest host.

Normally I trap crawly things and free them outside, but I didn’t want to risk another spider bite like the one I’d gotten on my wrist while berry-picking last summer. It evolved into a big, blistery, oozing wound that looked like a battle zone. It was so creepy I nicknamed my entire forearm ARMageddon.

I shuffled through the things on my nightstand, looking for a substitute weapon. I found it…the DVD box for “The Terminator.” How perfect was that, I raised the box within striking range. The spider remained motionless. Then, Bam! I slammed the shizbot out of him.

“You’re terminated, Wolfie,” I yelled. Part of him went skittering across the floor, clinking as it went. I jumped back.

“What the…?”

The spider…the snarling, fang-dangling, eight-legged beast that was about to eat my arm off…was a Halloween earring. I laughed.

Then I cried, “I’m gonna miss that earring. ‘Hasta la vista, baby.’”

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ABOUT TROUT

BY DONNA RHODES

Trout are being introduced to local streams, ready for action. You can help keep them healthy.

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rout fishermen rejoice! It’s that time of year when the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission releases trout in mountain streams, among them, the Cullasaja River.

North Carolina Wildlife Biologist Powell Wheeler, says, “It’s a non-natural thing, but something sportsmen really enjoy.”

The inland fishing industry pumps millions of dollars into North Carolina’s economy, so the effort is not only well-received amongst anglers, it is a financial boon to all of us.

N.C. Wildlife Coldwater Research Coordinator Jake Rash says, “We provide Delayed Harvest Trout Waters dates in advance. The weeks of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters stockings, which continue through July, are available for anglers to search and are updated each day.”

Visit ncwildlife.org/Fishing/HatcheriesS-

tocking/NCWRCStocking.aspx.

When Wheeler’s not managing his fishery duties, he’s doing a bit of sleuthing for the sake of the native brook trout, his passion.

He is also very concerned about an invasive parasite, gill lice, in the Cullasaja.

Here’s where you can help. If you catch a trout whose gills are gray (not the usual red), notify Wheeler or Rash by e-mail promptly.

“Taking a photo and contacting us is the best procedure for gill lice or any invasive,” says Rash. “The risks of an unintentionalinvasive introduction via transfers between water basins is possible, so do not move potentially infected fish around. Documenting your encounter with a photograph and descriptions of where the fish was caught (stream, landmarks, etc.) can provide considerable assistance.”

In addition, if you see someone compro-

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mising our pristine waters notify a wildlife officer immediately.

Wheeler and Rash place a high value on public assistance. There is not enough time or biologists to study the hundreds of streams in Western North Carolina, many of which are private and require an invitation from landowners anyway.

Next month, we’ll explore the repopulation of remote streams on private land.

Learn how you can be part of important genetic research, which will revitalize streams that have become bottlenecked and inbred.

Contact powell.wheeler@ncwildlife. org or jacob.rash@ncwildlife.org if you have information regarding our native trout population. Visit ncwildlife.org/fishing/trout, a resource dedicated to trout fishing information.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS

ART LESSONS

BEAUTY

CABINET DESIGN

CLEANING

CONSTRUCTION

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GIVING BACK

NO BOUNDARIES

BY DAVID STROUD CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

CHHS Executive Director David Stroud holds Aspen, one of 32 dogs the CHHS Animal Rescue Team saved from rising floodwaters in Natchez, Mississippi.

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f the nearly 4,000 animal shelters across the country, only 270 have earned the designation of official Emergency Placement Partner by the Humane Society of the United States. The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is one of them, and CHHS is also the largest transport capability partner in North Carolina. Over the past two years, we have worked side by side with HSUS on a puppy mill raid in our state where we helped rescue 52 dogs and six Persian cats, a cruelty case in Tennessee where as a part of a multi-agency task force we helped save 107 dogs who had spent their entire lives on a chain, and in Alabama where we were the only hope for 30 puppies in limbo who faced certain euthanasia. Our most recent rescue was this past January when we saved 32 dogs in Natchez, Mississippi, who were

in harm’s way due to flooding from the Mississippi River.

While we are honored to have helped with multiple rescue missions across the Southeastern United States, we are most driven by our daily work to save lives and find forever homes for animals right here at home. Our intake of stray and ownersurrendered animals in Highlands and Cashiers has more than tripled in the past three years, representing nearly 1,500 dogs and cats abandoned and neglected in our local community who found safe refuge at our no-kill shelter. During that same time, we have also transferred in more than 200 animals who were running out of time and space at our local county shelters, including 30 felines in just a 60-day span last year from the Jackson County shelter.

Our focus will always be on saving lives,

providing low-cost spay/neuter, and finding forever homes for the animals in our community, but we are just as proud when we can represent Highlands and Cashiers as a goodwill ambassador for animal welfare to our friends and neighbors in need, whether it be across city, county or state lines.

Our compassion knows no boundaries.

Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. CHHS is located on Highway 64 in Sapphire, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads and is open 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact CHHS at (828) 743-5752 or visit us online at www.CHhumanesociety.org.

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GIVING BACK

MORE LAND EVERY YEAR

BY JULIE SCHOTT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) conserves the most acres ever in single year

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015 has been a record year for the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. They have conserved over 400 acres of valuable land, the most ever in a single year, bringing their total acres conserved to over 3,000!

The following is a summary of the four properties HCLT conserved in 2015: Thanks to the donation of an additional 63 acres, the HCLT Brushy Face Preserve becomes the second largest owned by HCLT. Brushyface, located along the NC 28 corridor south of Highlands, protects the headwaters of Clear Creek (designated Trout Stream and a tributary of the Chattooga River), acres of old growth hemlock forest, and at least two rare spe-

cies. HCLT is planning a new public trail system and hope to break ground in 2016.

The Eden conservation easement protects 30 acres of intact forestland in Pine Creek community of Jackson County.

Eden conserves 1,700 feet of streams in the Tuckaseegee River watershed.

Old Rocky Mountain is a conservation easement protecting over 117 acres within the viewsheds of the town of Franklin, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. It adds to a large block of other protected lands within the central Cowee Mountains. It protects streams, forest, and rock outcrop communities.

The Cullowhee Bluffs conservation easements is one of HCLT’s largest at

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215 acres. It protects the slopes and forest above Wayehutta Creek near Cullowhee, as well as many small streams and seeps. It is highly visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is not stopping here as there are many more special places to save, and more work to manage those which they already protect. Contributions to HCLT help them to care for their existing conserved lands and to protect even more of our valuable land resources. To learn more and donate online visit www.hicashlt.org or mail your contribution to HCLT, P.O. Box 1703, Highlands, NC 28741.

GIVING BACK

SUCCESS REPORT

BY TAMMY MOBLEY BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands boosts its matches thanks to a caring community. For more information or to participate, call (828) 524-5420.

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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands has recently expanded our number of mentor matches!

We are a division of BBBS of Western North Carolina, serving the region since 1982 and 12 years in Highlands. As the oldest and largest mentoring program in the area, our progress is reflected in the following statistics of youth involved in the community and school-based programs (2015 survey of school personnel) — 90 percent of youth improved their self-confidence, 88 percent improved their problem-solving skills, and 88 percent improved their interactions with adults and peers. That’s the impact of mentoring!

Typically, youth are referred by a school counselor, teacher, or therapist due to academic performance, behavior, self-

esteem, or social skills. Some youth are confined to their neighborhood due to a lack of monetary resources and/or transportation. Exposing these children to new people, places, and life experiences helps develop their character while encouraging a love of learning and exploration.

Thank you to our donors. You’ll be mentioned in my next article. Your funding has provided the means for a week of Summer Camp (the only vacation for most), an expanding weekly martial arts class (exercise and education), continuous time for Little Highlands Organics (indoor/outdoor garden towers at The Bascom and raised beds at Highlands School), and adding a new monthly nutritional workshop. These gardening programs teach planting, harvesting and enjoying healthy eating choices of

fresh lettuce, veggies and herbs. They also learned marketing and sales skills by making/selling basil and parsley pesto, which was sold at The Bascom Family Day event.

Future entrepreneurs! We’ll be back this year so please come by our table.

The BBBS one-on-one mentoring and enrichment experiences provide an effective way that we as a community can open doors for needy children/teens and instill a passion for learning, academic improvement and improving their future success.

Thank you for brightening a child’s life!

For more information, please contact Tammy Mobley, BBBS of Highlands Program Coordinator at (828) 524-5420, (770) 337-1000, Highlands@BBBSwnc.org, or P.O. Box 2544, Highlands, NC 28741.

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GIVING BACK

VOLUNTEERS AND FOSTER HOMES KATHLEEN BUB FOREVER FARM

For gentle Ackley, a loving foster home means a new “leash” on life. Friends for Life makes all the difference to “special needs” animals.

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riends for Life has a great need for volunteers at our sanctuary for senior and special needs animals, the Forever Farm, and at our facility for nursing care and Hospice, the Pickelsimer Center.

Walking dogs, brushing cats, and simple one-on-one attention can mean the world to these animals. If you ask some of our volunteers, you’ll hear that it means a great deal to them as well. Connections are made that sometime result in fostering, or even adoption.

Fostering is also a great program used by many rescues in order to expand their ability to help more animals. It is a little more difficult for us because of the types of animals we rescue. “Special needs” animals will often come with medical, physical, and behavioral issues that many

folks do not feel comfortable dealing with.

Rarely do we find someone willing to take on such a task.

We recently took in a very special dog named Ackley. He is an eight-year old Parsons Jack Russell that has been blind for the last few years. We chose to bring him in to our nursing care facility to assess his issues, feeling that the high activity level at the Forever Farm would be very disturbing for him. Even with the relative calm at the Pickelsimer Center, Ackley suffered terribly from separation anxiety, having lost the home he grew up in, and without the sense of sight to help him adjust. Medication was used to help reduce the anxiety, but he was still finding life quite stressful.

Along came one of our dedicated volunteers who regularly spends time with the

dogs at the Forever Farm. Robin Hughes has done fostering for other organizations, and we approached her about taking Ackley into her home to give him the environment that he needed to adjust to his new life. Robin and her husband John, agreed to give it a try. In my estimation, their selfless compassion saved Ackley’s life. He is no longer the highly agitated, painfully distressed dog that first came to us. We can only hope that other folks will also consider helping by fostering a special needs dog or cat.

Friends for Life is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that specializes in helping senior and special needs dogs, cats and horses. Please call (828)5082460 for information, or go to our website at www.friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org.

HAPPENINGS AT HUDSON

BY JENNY KING

In a tradition as old as the republic, Hudson Library serves to educate the public and foster engaged citizens.

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reedom of Information Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government.

Each year, the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award are presented by the American Library Association Washington, D.C. Office on Freedom of Information Day to recognize those individuals or groups that have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information and the public’s right to know.

Our very own Hudson Library is a repository of knowledge, both online and off.

The staff is there to help answer questions and provide all types of information – from tax and voting documents to drivers’ instruction books. Stop by on Wednesday, March 16, and thank them for their continuing mission to help us remain informed.

Their online presence, fontanalib.org, is one way to find out what is on tap for each individual library in the system. You’ll find a calendar of events as well as databases on a variety of topics containing full-text newspapers and scholarly journals. Research guides to help users navigate eGovernment websites are on the site and you can find online technology training resources, job searches and, of course, discover new books.

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Through the website you can access more than 60 digital magazines (current and old) and thousands of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. Users can also access their library account using their barcode through the website to renew and request books and movies online, and maintain a “reading list” of items that they have checked out. The monthly Community Coffee meetings held on the last Friday of the month at 11:00 keeps us informed about happenings within the Highlands community.

Visit their new Facebook page, go online or simply give the Hudson Library a call at (828) 526-3031 and stay on top of current events.

GIVING BACK

SURVIVING THE SNOW

BY SUE BLAIR CARPE DIEM FARMS

The arrival of Spring brings safer, happier days for the horses and a pair of enthusiastic volunteers.

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ur 10-day snow event is coming to a close. In a few more days the horses will be safe to once again traverse the hills and fields. In the meantime, they are confined to the paddocks, stables and arena. Injury is always a concern and more so when they can’t see where their feet are landing.

If you have followed us all these years, you know how much I marvel at our Highlands’ forefathers and mothers. How they managed their farms, families, and animals without electricity, running water, or heavy equipment. When these massive snowstorms, in this case, leave 18 inches of snow at Carpe Diem followed by days of relentless freezing temperatures that virtually stifles melting, my appreciation

for their fortitude and perseverance is beyond admirable.

We were most fortunate – power stayed on, water flowed, and the horses are safe. Trudging through the snow and doing chores took nearly three times the normal workday. Now the snow will melt and turn to mud, another event which we will monitor the horses’ activities to keep them safe.

Great news! Two new volunteers have shown up to help with the horses! Terri Rayburn took it upon herself to just show up and say, “I want to help — put me to work.” The horses love her and I’m thrilled.

Her infectious smile and incredible work ethic make her a valuable addition to our team. She recently moved to High-

lands, works at Old Edwards Inn, and is a star at CDF! Carole DiCiurcio, a resident of Franklin and a mediator by profession, has volunteered for several months, providing equine massage and aromatherapy treatments to our staff of equines. The horses all vie for her weekly treatments.

Volunteers are the backbone of Carpe Diem Farms. There isn’t a paid staff.

We welcome office, garden, grounds, construction, and maintenance help.

Bring your talent and know you will be welcomed.

Carpe Diem Farms is located at 544 Western Rhodes Drive, Highlands, and can be reached at (828) 526-2854 or by visiting www.carpediemfarms.org.

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REACH OUT

BY DONNA RHODES

REACH of Macon County confronts the astonishing cost of domestic violence with a host of programs for all of its victims.

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he Japanese say you have three faces – the one you show the world; the one you show your family and friends; and the one you never show anyone.

If you know someone who is sexually or physically abused, chances are you are seeing only their first face. It would be too humiliating to reveal his/her true identity. Ironically a victim often defends their abuser to perpetuate the facade.

It makes no sense to friends and family.

Why don’t they just leave?

Twenty-six years ago, the founders of REACH (Resources, Education, Assistance, Counseling, and Housing) of Macon County understood this conundrum and opened an agency to assist women, children, and men who were fleeing domestic and sexual violence. REACH provides outreach and services in both Ma-

con and Jackson counties that include a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, crisis counseling, court advocacy, medical accompaniment, emergency housing, and educational services to support victims through the entire process of physical, mental, and emotional recovery.

REACH also offers specialized services including a Latino outreach program, elder abuse resources, and child advocacy. In addition, REACH offers Violence Prevention Education at local schools for students in 5th through 9th grades, and assists clients in achieving long-term stability and self-sufficiency through the New Choices program which offers goal planning, educational counseling, employment readiness, and other life skills.

After years of service to Macon County, the REACH Board and Staff kicked off

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a capital campaign to build a 10-bedroom shelter to accommodate victims and their children. Thanks to the generous donations from the VanDrake Enterprises, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, private funders, and community donors, the shelter will be inaugurated March 3.

How can you help? Volunteer, donate money or goods (go online and view their wish list registry), buy items at Reach for Bargains, get your club or church group to adopt REACH as a service mission, or visit them at their grand opening.

To learn more about the new facility and other REACH programs contact Executive Director Andrea Anderson at (828) 369-5544 in Macon County; or Jackson County, (828) 586-8969. You can also visit reachofmaconcounty.org.

BY DONNA RHODES

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce labors to create strong businesses to benefit the entire community.

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f our town’s financial lifeblood is its businesses, then the group that promotes business, the Chamber of Commerce, is Highlands’ heart. All year long the Chamber pumps out ideas, plans, and projects to keep our township vital and our community safe, beautiful, and welcoming.

Think of all the things the Chamber does. Then take a step back and imagine our town without it. There would be: • No one to respond to inquiries about Highlands and its business, work, real estate, and entertainment opportunities • No Visitor’s Center to greet Highlands’ tourists and steer them to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, goods, and services • No one to engage the business com-

munity in the public education process and actively seek its input • No information-gathering center for businesses • No center for social gathering of the business community where an exchange of ideas and services can take place • No political voice to keep our government aware of the community feeling on legislative action and needs In Highlands’ formative years there was no community voice. Town leaders were keen on establishing a system to help business grow, to make planning become more than just talk. They wanted to make town beautification a priority to attract visitors, thus establishing an influx of revenue to support local business. It was important to them to have a place

to address pressing issues whenever they arose, issues that affected the populace as well as business. The Chamber has always been interested in supporting commerce and residents, for there is not one without the other.

In 1931 the Highlands Chamber of Commerce was born. Our thriving mountain destination has gained national attention largely due to the innovative planning of town leaders and the foresight of the Chamber.

To learn more about the Highlands Chamber, Highlands’ heart, go online to highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-5841.

Thanks to the Tri-Town & District Chamber of Commerce and Bob Kieltyka for their inspiration for this article.

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BIZ SPOTLIGHT

IF THERE WERE NO CHAMBER

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2016 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Burt Farm Estate The historical 131-acre Burt Farm Estate is a true legacy property, first settled by the Zachary family, one of the founding families of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Leave the world behind in this idyllic setting of rolling meadows filled with wildflowers, bubbling creeks, flowing streams, sparkling ponds and an abundance of native shrubs and mature trees. The nearly level drive meanders to the stately 1880s main residence with its generous indoor and outdoor living spaces. Overlooking lush green lawns and colorful plantings, the spacious covered porch is a relaxing spot for sunset cocktails with friends. Enjoy a competitive or social match of tennis, practice on the putting green or play a lively round of lawn croquet. The estate also features a separate house for a caretaker or guests. The back of the property gently climbs in elevation and is suitable for being subdivided or building additional homes or cottages. Rarely does a property such as this become available for purchase.

For those seeking privacy, substantial acreage and a cherished family homestead just minutes from Highlands, downtown Cashiers, and several exclusive golf and country clubs, the Burt Farm Estate is the unparalleled choice. MLS# 81815. Offered at $5,500,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

PINCHOT

NEWLY PRICED Luxurious Mountain Estate Nouveau Adirondack meets Old World style in this magnificent timber frame estate, with stunning panoramic views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains, and Cashiers Lake. Featured in Mountain Homes Southern Style and Timber Home Living magazines, this timeless MossCreek designed home sits high atop a granite crest on over six acres in the exclusive and private gated community of Pinchot. The home’s striking exterior reveals a seamless blend of tapered stone, heavy beams, cedar shakes, board and batten siding, and exposed gable trusses. Perfect for larger scale entertaining, the spacious driveway can accommodate parking for many guests. Serving as a dramatic focal point for the home, the great room is truly impressive, with a 32-foot cathedral ceiling adorned with 100-year-old reclaimed barn timbers, a custom made wrought iron chandelier and a soaring stone fireplace with an exquisite hand-carved mantel. The expansive floor plan was thoughtfully designed to provide plenty of space for visiting family while retaining a relaxed and comfortable ambiance.

The major living areas and both master suites are located on the main level, with additional bedrooms and a family room on the upper level. A luxurious home theater can be found on the lower level.

Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club membership by invitation. MLS# 81253. Offered at $3,795,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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MOUNTAINTOP

REDUCED Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club This stunning custom home is perfectly positioned to take advantage of beautiful views of Whiteside Mountain and sits just a short distance from the clubhouse and world class amenities of Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club. With five bedrooms and five and a half baths, including two sumptuous master suites, the spacious floor plan can accommodate the entire family. The well-appointed kitchen with butler’s pantry overlooks the main living area, allowing the chef to be part of the festivities. Enjoy the gorgeous mountain views from the covered porch with its own stone fireplace, or bask in the sun on the open deck. Downstairs, the family room with wet bar and jacuzzi on the outside deck offer more opportunities for relaxation and good times.

The transitional decor and elegant neutral color palette really set this home apart — it is a truly superb luxury mountain getaway for the discerning buyer. MLS# 81581.

Newly priced at $1,895,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

WADE HAMPTON

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!!

Wade Hampton Golf Club Nestled up against National Forest lands, this exceptional Al Platt designed home is located in the exclusive gated community of Wade Hampton Golf Club. With four bedrooms and five and a half baths in an open split floorplan, it is ideally suited for savoring the mountain lifestyle with family and friends.

Highlighted by a feel of casual elegance, the spacious living room with fireplace and wet bar opens onto the expansive screened porch with its own fireplace for cool evenings. The lovely master suite sits on the main level, offering privacy from the guest suites and family room on the lower level.

Ready for immediate occupancy, this home is the perfect mountain luxury retreat. MLS# 80737. Newly priced at $1,250,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Sheepcliff Woods CONVENIENCE, PRIVACY, SECURITY, VIEWS. Beautiful farm style home has it all: quality construction, a beautifully maintained home which fits all the expectations when looking for a home in the mountains. Large covered front porch with rocking chair views to front garden space. On the main level you will enjoy waking up to the views from the master bedroom/bath. There is a second guest bedroom/bath on main. The great room with built-in book cases and cabinets surrounding a large stone fireplace open to the back deck and screened porch offering outdoor living and views of Chimneytop and Cow Rock. Also on the main level you will find the kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining room and large utility room. Upper level has two en-suite guest rooms while the terrace level boasts extra space for large family or guests. You will find another great room with a large stone fireplace, a full kitchen, three bonus rooms accessed inside/outside, a wonderful covered deck leading to a huge level yard with fire pit. Great for children and pets to play. Storage galore. Newly added whole house climate control system. MLS# 82757. Offered at $849,000.

PRICE REDUCED Sapphire Valley

Big Sheepcliff

This welcoming move-in ready home offers amazing views of Chimneytop Mountain and Sapphire Valley. Spacious kitchen, living and dining areas open to a covered deck - perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing. The split bedroom plan features three bedrooms on the main level, plus a separate family room, bonus room and deck on the lower level. This lovely mountain home is a great value at this price! MLS# 77386. Offered at $538,000.

Enjoy fabulous long range mountain views from almost every room in this traditional two-story home, centrally located just minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads in the beautiful and private gated community of Big Sheepcliff. Flooded with natural light and accented by heavy timbers, the spacious living room offers plenty of seating areas for entertaining. The attractive kitchen features a large center island, generous storage, a separate pantry and stainless steel appliances including double ovens. Grill some steaks and dine outside in the fresh air on the open deck while taking in the incredible layered vistas. At 4,300 feet of elevation, the views go on forever! MLS# 82752. Offered at $599,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

Summer Hill Bring your suitcase and toothbrush--this large rustic mountain lodge on Lake Glenville is ready for its new owners to start enjoying. No detail was spared in creating this sprawling masterpiece, that features amazing woodwork throughout-including a spiral log staircase.

Perfect for a large family, or being able to sleep several guests. Plentiful and incredible outdoor deck space, to take in the majestic mountain and lake view-complete with an outdoor fireplace. A short golf cart ride to the lake. Offered at $1,200,000.

The Lake Club One of the most beautiful homes on Lake Glenville, situated in a beautiful setting at 3800 feet that overlooks the common meadow area of The Lake Club. This Southern Living design features a light, bright and open floor plan with master on main. Wonderful large gourmet kitchen that features Sub Zero and Viking appliances, opens to both the dining and living areas. Beautiful large stone fireplaces found both inside and out. Home features a two car garage with a separate bedroom/bathroom over the garage. No detail was spared in creating this beautiful custom home. Wood ceilings and floors on main level, and a great punch-out sitting area as part of the master. Offered at $849,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Lake Glenville

REDUCED

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

This spectacular fully furnished lakefront home overlooks Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond. Completely updated and turnkey, it features five bedrooms and four and a half baths, including a guest suite with fireplace and morning kitchen.

The great room has gorgeous views from every angle, as does the French Country style gourmet kitchen with six-burner gas stove, coffered ceiling and elegant custom cabinetry. The covered living porch with stone fireplace and spacious deck with fire pit offer serene settings to relax and enjoy the lovely surroundings and cool summer temperatures of the mountains. Additional features include a master on main, lower level family room, fun sleeping quarters for the kids, private dock, and an upstairs bonus room that makes a great home office. Reduced to $1,850,000.

LAKE GLENVILLE

Lake Glenville Wonderful Lake Glenville lakefront home located on Falls Cove. Largest waterfall on lake is near-by and you can hear the falls from every room and see it from lake front. Waterfall is actually only a few hundred feet from dock. Home has two huge covered decks on the lake side and a covered porch on the front. Paved circular driveway and paved access with plenty of parking. There’s a paved golf cart or 4 wheel path to the lake to make it easy to haul your equipment and people to the large dock.

Home faces due south and is on the south end of Lake Glenville, so close to Cashiers and Highlands. Great lakefront home with a fantastic rental history. MLS# 82924. Just listed at $915,000.

Lake Glenville Views Enjoy truly exceptional views of Lake Glenville and the surrounding mountains from almost every room in this recently remodeled, fully furnished home located in a quiet neighborhood near Norton Falls. The open floor plan features three bedrooms and three baths, a great room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings, and a bright kitchen with island breakfast bar. The lower level has a family room with an additional bonus room.

Double open and covered wraparound decks also afford spectacular views of the lake — perfect for relaxing with family and friends as you watch yet another beautiful sunset in the mountains. MLS# 80176. Offered at $499,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Trillium

Trillium-Lake View

Ridges Loop

Trillium Village

With a drastic price reduction for this newer-constructed rustic home.

Inside, you’ll enjoy a 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath open floor plan with an upgraded kitchen. Outside, choose between a covered screened porch with stone fireplace or the open deck with great mountain views. The upstairs bonus room is ideal for a game room or additional sleeping quarters; a second bonus room downstairs has its own bath. MLS# 81791. Offered fully furnished at $495,000.

The mountain Tudor-inspired exterior of this 2 bedroom, 2½ bath home offers a small taste of what awaits beyond the front door. Coffered wood ceilings, warm hardwood flooring, and gourmet kitchen with tile backsplash and granite countertops mark an interior befitting a luxury mountain manor. A dual-sided floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the home’s centerpiece. The rear porch overlooks the peaceful and serene nature preserve. Just listed at $335,000.

Sitting on a private one-acre corner lot in a beautifully landscaped, park-like setting, this wonderful custom home has it all! Take in the gorgeous long range views of the Balsam Mountains, while listening to the sweet sounds of nature at a cool 4,000 feet. This home is an entertainer’s dream with an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with gas range and double ovens, and a wet bar for serving wine and cocktails.

The master suite is on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a great office upstairs. MLS# 81617. Just reduced to $649,000.

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Perched on a scenic hillside, this beautiful home is just a short walk to The Landings restaurant and waterfront activity center in Trillium. The open floor plan is perfect for intimate entertaining and larger parties.

One bedroom is located on the main level and a private grand suite sits upstairs; two more guestrooms and a family room are on the lower level. Relax on the inviting covered porch with its cozy fireplace. This attractive mountain getaway is very well appointed and can be purchased turnkey. MLS# 82939. Just listed at $749,000.

Trillium Village

Trillium - Signal Ridge Lodge

Charming cottage on cul-desac with great indoor and outdoor space at Trillium with an abundance of amenities. MLS# 81097. Offered at $325,000.

This spacious golf course home is beautifully furnished and ready to move in to. Spacious wrap around decks on both upper and lower levels overlook the 14th fairway. Included in the price of this home is a free full Trillium membership, a $50,000 value, plus golf cart with golf cart garage. Enjoy golf course living with being only minutes to Lake Glenville. MLS# 77472. Offered at $495,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

LAKE TOXAWAY

NEWLY PRICED

Lake Toxaway High quality materials, finishes and workmanship highlight this exceptional custom Alpine log home overlooking Lake Toxaway Country Club’s 1st, 9th and 18th holes, with Lake Toxaway and the mountains beyond. The living room makes quite an impression with huge handcrafted beams and a soaring cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace. Step out onto the spacious covered and open decks to behold the lush golf course views and professionally landscaped, gently sloping lawn with bountiful gardens and a large stone fire pit. MLS# 81825. Offered at $1,899,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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CEDAR HILL

Cedar Hill The Pinnacle of Perfection in prestigious Cedar Hill Nestled in a shady grove of trees at the summit of gated Cedar Hill, this elegant custom-built mountain estate bids welcome to all who enter. Both formal and casual entertaining are a pleasure with the gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, and wet bar flowing easily to the great room with its striking stone fireplace, soaring ceiling with exposed beams and gorgeous wide plank oak floors. Step out onto the sublime covered living porch with its own fireplace — the perfect spot for savoring a glass of wine or dining al fresco in the fresh mountain air.The spacious master suite with its luxurious bath is located on the main floor along with the study. Downstairs, guests can relax by the hearth in the family room before retiring to one of three beautiful guestrooms with en-suite baths.

Additional sleeping quarters and generous storage can be found on the upper level. Offered at $1,699,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

The Divide at Bald Rock If you want a mountain view home, this is it! This gorgeous home has everything you are looking for with long, short and rock face mountain views.

Enjoy huge southerly long range views that look into the flatlands and lakes of SC and GA and a close up rock-face view as well. Being sold completely furnished with quality mountain decor furnishings. Wood floors throughout the main level, carpet on the lower level with tile floors and granite counters in all 4 baths. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite counter tops, wine cooler, double oven and more! Master bedroom on the main level with private access to deck with wood-burning fireplace. There is also a second master bedroom on the main level that also has a private deck and enjoys the magnificent views. Zip line and rope swing in the back yard that the kids will love! Located in the pristine, gated community of The Divide, where you can enjoy waterfall and mountain views throughout, equestrian center, 9+ miles of maintained hiking/ horseback riding trails and the community Pavilion where you can hold family gatherings or celebrations. Offered at $859,000.

REDUCED Bald Rock

Hardly lived in mountain cabin on top of Bald Rock. Long range mountain views, as well as short ridge views.

Timber frame with attractive shingle style, hardy plank siding. Master bedroom on main level. Lower level boasts 2 bedrooms, full bath and stacked washer/dryer. Enjoy the privacy, views and cool mountain air from this adorable move in condition cabin at 4,000’+ elevation. MLS# 78663. Offered at $399,900.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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OLD EDWARDS CLUB

Old Edwards Club Perched high above the Old Edwards Club, this stately home offers exceptional long range layered mountain views along with a birdseye view of the golf course. The formal living room with a grand stone fireplace and soaring ceilings adjoins the dining room, the wet bar, a less formal sitting area and gourmet kitchen are all situated on the main level. One of the three master suites is located on the main level with the additional ones located on the lower level along with a family room. A workout room is located over the garage. This traditionally styled home is exquisitely decorated with the finest furnishings. This estate is being offered turnkey for the discerning buyer. MLS# 82198. Offered at $2,900,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

HIGHLANDS GAP

Highlands Gap Located on over six acres in the picturesque Highland Gap community of Scaly Mountain, this unique custom home offers gorgeous long range mountain views. No expense was spared in the construction or upkeep of this spacious retreat.

Features include master bedroom suites on each level, three stacked stone fireplaces and a beautiful chef’s kitchen, along with a large media room, home office and laundry/mud room.

The open decking and screened porch with hot tub offer the best in outdoor living.

Take time to enjoy the good life! Newly priced at $1,595,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Equestrian Estate ‘Reflections’ is the epitome of a mountain estate situated at over 4,100’ of elevation on 42 sprawling acres, high atop Cedar Creek Mountain. As you pass the stone entrance pillars with gas lights, the private drive meanders past rolling meadows, fenced pastures, flowering gardens, walking paths, native stone walkway leading to the scenic ponds. The main home is constructed of historic logs dating to 1790’s along with a tasteful blend of Wormy Chestnut, Heart of Pine, Hickory, Poplar and Oak. Some of the tagging of the logs remains today, from when they were carefully dismantled and reassembled to create this warm and inviting mountain getaway.

The tastefully renovated estate features the main house, storage and car garages, the ‘Fish House’ which was the former stable, and the new stables including the 6 individual padded stalls, tack room, feed room, and horse bathing area, constructed in 2011 by Dearl Stewart. To appreciate this magnificent estate and the rolling land surrounding it, a personal visit to the property is a must. MLS# 80775.

Offered at $3,750,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

Spectacular Whiteside Mountain View Estate This striking Jim Fox contemporary masterpiece sits on over five acres, with fantastic panoramic views of Whiteside Mountain — the best view in Jackson and Macon Counties! Soaring walls of windows let the natural light pour in and emphasize the spectacular vistas. The luxurious master suite and major living spaces are on the main level, with a beautiful second master suite and a guest bedroom downstairs.

Enjoy the best of Mother Nature from multiple decks or on the lush grounds with flowers, lily ponds, trails and a waterfall. Additional features include lightning protection, whole house humidity control and a water filtration system. The prime location offers privacy and paved access, just 10 minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads. MLS# 76395. Offered at $2,198,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Spring Forest Amongst the clouds at 4,000 feet of elevation in the gated community of Spring Forest, this gorgeous custom estate offers spectacular panoramic views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains and sparkling Fairfield Lake. The home’s elegant yet relaxed ambiance is highlighted by rich finishes, fine woodwork and distinctive stone masonry. Designed for entertaining, the floor plan includes an impressive living room with a massive stone fireplace and lots of glass to enjoy the vistas beyond. Featuring another grand fireplace, the formal dining room fits twelve comfortably. Let the party spill out onto the spacious deck, with its multiple seating areas for dining, cocktails and conversation. The master suite, study and one guest suite sit on the main level. Upstairs is an additional guest suite, with the family room, more bedrooms and a second covered deck on the lower level. The spacious property is professionally landscaped and full of color. MLS# 82701. Offered at $2,199,000.

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

SAPPHIRE

NEWLY PRICED Golf Club Estates This home has all the charm of the stately old country club communities found in the North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but remodeled to modern conveniences, this home has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property is flat and has a large flowing stream through it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and landscaped. There is a charming guest house. The home opens onto a large patio overlooking the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley, golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are all nearby. Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house. MLS# 78772.

Offered at $850,000.

Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

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Woudes Mountain Lake Glenville, lakefront home on a large 1 acre lot with a private dock, great views and approximately 100+ feet of shoreline. This charming 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Cape Cod is surrounded by lush rhododendron, laurel, hardwoods and is tucked away in a scenic cove. The home features cathedral ceilings, double decks, a bonus room, lower level, loft, brand new A/C unit and an enchanted trail to the lake. The property has been well loved and is move in ready. Easy year round access. MLS# 79943.

Offered at $474,000.

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION Custom Home with Mountain View Why build and have to wait?? Almost new home located within walking distance of Narrows Waterfall. This move in ready home with vaulted ceilings in the living room and fireplace has the perfect blend of rustic mountain finishes while keeping the house light and bright. A family room on the lower level offers additional living space and privacy. This is a perfect mountain retreat or year around residence. MLS# 76101. Offered at $419,000.

Cashiers Cottage Wonderful cottage located just minutes to Cashiers along the historic 107 South corridor. The living room with stone fireplace and wood ceilings, along with the kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, dining area, and master bedroom with vaulted ceilings are all located on the main level. The two additional bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and bathroom are located on the upper level. Beautiful quality finishes. MLS# 82590.

Offered at $264,000.

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

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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999 Highlands: (828) 526-2999

Building Relationships Delivering Dreams The team at Silver Creek Real Estate Group has decades of experience selling luxury real estate on the HighlandsCashiers Plateau and beyond. We utilize a comprehensive approach that matches exceptional properties with discriminating buyers. Extensive knowledge of the Highlands-Cashiers real estate market and the highest quality magazine, web, brochure and radio advertising makes Silver Creek Real Estate Group the clear choice for selling your property.

Through our partnership with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, your property will get maximum exposure via national and international sales and marketing channels. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a global network of over 500 premier real estate firms with 4,000 offices and 120,000 sales associates in over 40 countries. Members dominate the US list of top 500 real estate firms. The luxury home marketing program, Luxury Portfolio International, allows prospective buyers to preview over 15,000 of the world’s most remarkable residences. These alliances provide even more visibility to our premier properties, extending the reach of your listing worldwide.

As the premier luxury homes search site, LuxuryRealEstate.com is known for featuring only the finest residential property listings.

Recognized worldwide by industry leaders and media alike, the Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate brand continues to set the standard for marketing extraordinary homes by offering a network of more than 1,500 brokerages with over 55,000 multimillion-dollar properties for sale around the world.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Accommodations Chambers Agency www.chambers-realty.com Chandler Inn www.thechandlerinn.com Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.firemt.com Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Whiteside Cove Cottages The York House Inn www.yorkhouseinn.com

Business Supplies Page 66 Page 66 Pages 2-3 Pages 13 Pages 50, 66 Pages 76-95 Page 8 Page 66

Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscave.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry www.mirrorlakeantiques.com Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Peak Experience www.peakexp.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com

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Architects/Designers Mountainworks Design

www.mtnworks.com

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Art Galleries/Artists Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com The Bascom www.thebascom.org Blue Valley Gallery Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Smitten The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com TJ B Gallery www.tjbmens.com

Page 36 Page 27 Page 35 Page 66 Page 55 Page 8 Page 36 Page 56 Page 11 Pages 65, 75

Automotive Services Mountain Motorwerks

www.mmhighlands.com

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Cashiers Printing Catering Bake My Day The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com

www.thedogpub.com

Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com

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

Cleaning/Housekeeping Services Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service www.rbkcleaning.com

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Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

Page 9

www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Clothing & Accessories Cabin Casuals The Look Boutique - Cashiers Peak Experience TJ Bailey for Men VC for Men Victoria’s Closet Victoria’s Sportswear

www.cabincasualshighlands.com Page 5 www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 38 www.peakexp.com Page 36 www.tjbmens.com Pages 65, 75 www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 55 www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 55 www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 55 Clothing Consignment

The Blue Elephant Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 67 Page 55

Communities Cullasaja Club Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.cullasajaclub.org www.ncliving.com

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Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. The Bascom Peak Experience

www.plasticsurgerytoday.com

Page 72

www.thebascom.org www.peakexp.com

Page 27 Page 36

Custom Cabinetry/Countertops Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 20, 66 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House Dr. Joe Wilbanks

Page 72 Pages 65, 75 Page 66 Page 100

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Dentists

Page 11

Builders Arrowood Construction www.arrowoodconstruction.com Lupoli Construction www.lupoliconstruction.com Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction www.warthconstruction.com

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Custom Furniture

Books The Summer House

Page 66

Cloth/Upholstery

Bird Supplies Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

Page 40 Page 64

Crafts

Bedding/Linens/Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

Page 53 Page 53

Chambers of Commerce

Bars The Ugly Dog

Page 25

www.wilbankssmilecenter.com

Page 41

Events The Bascom www.thebascom.org Betsy Paul Art Raffle Highlands/Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org

Page 27 Page 63 Page 40

Page 47 Page 15 Page 56 Page 59

Floral Design /Florists Fiddlehead Designs

Pages 13, 24 Furniture

Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Nearly New The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com

Page 21 Page 39 Page 55 Page 11 Page 62

Consignment Market Dutchman’s Designs GG’s Consignments, Etc.* Peak Experience The Summer House Watauga Creek

www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.ggsconsignment.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.wataugacreek.com Hospice Care

Four Seasons

www.wncvolunteer.com

Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

www.boundscave.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Gift Shops Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 36 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 14 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 39 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 13, 24 The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 38 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 36 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11

Edward Jones Investments

www.edwardjones.com

The Look Boutique - Cashiers Peak Experience

www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 38 www.peakexp.com Page 36 Kitchen Accessories

Bird Barn and Gift Emporium The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com

Page 64

www.mountainfreshgrocery.com

Page 51

Groomers Woofgang Bakery

Page 67 Gutter Services

D.P. Gutters

Page 47 Hair Salons

Creative Concepts

Page 66 Heating and Air

Holley Heating & Air Conditioning

www.holleyheating.com

Page 9

Home Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com

Page 9 Page 14

Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 20, 6 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 11 Lighting Carolina Rustic Furniture Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 39 Page 11

Mattresses

Grocery Stores Mountain Fresh Grocery

Page 43

Jewelry - Fashion

Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction

Page 25 Page 21 Page 39 Page 11

Investment Planning

Garden Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

Page 40

Interior Design & Home Furnishings

Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Nearly New

Page 55 Page 39 Page 55 Page 36 Page 11 Page 62

Page 9 Page 21

Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

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

Page 21 Page 39 Page 11

Medical Services 4Seniors, LLC, Medical Liaison Services Dr. Edward D. Frederickson MD FACP

Page 8 Page 44 Movies

Highlands Playhouse

www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Pages 47

Museums Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass

Page 8 Music Stores

Blue Ridge Music

www.blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 52

Nail Care Creative Concepts

Page 66

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Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Smitten The Village Green www.vil agegreencashiersnc.com

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Outdoor Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Restaurants Page 21 Page 11

Painting D.P. Painting

Page 47 Pet Care/Supplies

Woofgang Bakery

Page 67 Photography

Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com Terry Barnes Fine Art Photography

Page 40 Page 62

Porch and Patio Carolina Rustic Furniture Consignment Market The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 55 Page 11

Page 36 Page 9 Page 39 Page 36 Page 56 Page 11

Printing Companies Cashiers Printing

Page 25 Produce

Blue Ridge Farmers Co-op Mountain Fresh Grocery www.mountainfreshgrocery.com www.thedogpub.com

Page 13 Page 51 Page 52

Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

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Bound’s Cave Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House

www.boundscave.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 25 Page 21 Page 11

Shipping Services Page 9 Shoes TJ Bailey for Men

www.tjbmens.com

Pages 65, 75

Skin Care Pinnacle Anti Aging

www.pinnacleantiaging.com

Page 9

Socks Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs

www.dutchmansdesigns.com

Page 36 Page 9

Highlands/Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center

www.highlandscashiersplayers.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 40 Page 47

www.highlandspac.org

Page 15

Transportation Highlands Transportation Company

Page 57 Page 99 Page 44 Page 66 Page 2-3 Page 16-17 Page 23 Pages 10, 74 Page 57

Page 43 Vacation Rentals

Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.ncliving.com

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Wind Chimes Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

Page 9

Window Treatments The Summer House

Page 69 Pages 76-95

Page 39

Theatre/Entertainment

Page 13

Real Estate Sales Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty www.bbhsmmr.com Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Chambers Agency www.chambers-realty.com Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Sapphire Valley Real Estate www.sapphirevalleyrealestate.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com

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Tables

Pubs The Ugly Dog

Page 54 Page 52 Page 53 Page 51 Pages 4, 50 Page 53 Page 51 Page 49 Page 52

Rugs

Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

Pottery Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Smitten The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

Highlands-Cashiers Directory The Dog House www.theuglydogpub.com The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Log Cabin Restaurant www.logcabinhighlands.com Madison’s Meritage Bistro www.meritagehighlands.com Mountain Fresh Grocery www.mountainfreshgrocery.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com The Ugly Dog Pub www.theuglydogpub.com Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net

www.summerhousehighlands.com

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Wine & Accessories Mountain Fresh Grocery

www.mountainfreshgrocery.com

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