November 2016 The Laurel Magazine

HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS

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YOUR GUIDE TO

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Finding yOuR dReaM

$5,500,000

THIS HIGHLY UNIQUE PROPERTY consists of over 90 acres of rolling land, flanked partially on one side by USFS land. The property has about 27 acres of open pasture with the additional acreage being wooded with streams and flanks to the Chattooga River on a stretch of whitewater, waterfalls and swimming holes. There are views of Blackrock Mountain with rock faces and ridgeline in the distance beyond the pasture. This is a perfect family getaway fully renovated in 2005 by Lupoli Construction. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with wormy chestnut floors and painted paneling, huge stone fireplace in the living room, gourmet kitchen and a wonderful view of the front pasture and Blackrock Mountain. Guest or caretakers house is ready for some renovation but has good bones and will be cute as a button. An estate as is or has multiple home sites.

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mls #84778

$1,995,000

WILDCAT RIDGE. This unique Jim Fox Home features privacy and room for family and guests. Main level has open kitchen/ great room plan that has a garden terrace, waterfall feature, large deck with a 50+ mile view. Creative designer touches galore from the oil barrel shower in upper level master suite to the massive antique beams and glass used throughout the dwelling. Terrace level has an additional kitchen, living room and 3 more bedrooms with 2 baths. Detached carport and lower level covered parking. You could not come close to recreating this home for the price.

MLS #84767

MLS #84899

$350,000

IN TOWN 4 BEDROOM 3 BATH. Great location for year round living or great rental potential.

MLS #84744

$160,000

GREAT WAY TO BREAK into the Highlands

MLS #84907

$595,000

MLS #84856

$298,000

MODERN CONTEMPORARY FLAIR with

CUTE 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOUSE for

this 3 bedroom 3 bath located high in

year round or seasonal makes great

the Mirrormont Subdivision. Half circle

rental. Furnished just bring your

drive traverses thru this private usable

toothbrush. All on one level with easy

lot. House is open & airy and in move

access close to town and Mirror Lake,

in condition.

nice yard.

area Real Estate market with a great mountain view! This 2 bedroom 2 bath rondette is waiting for a new Owner.

Don’t miss this one at an exceptional price!

$550,000

ONE BEDROOM STUDIO sits on almost 4 acres and is constructed of

MLS #84709

$349,000

the utmost in quality in design and materials. Top of the line in every way,

WALK TO TOWN from this 4 Bedroom,

with beautiful grounds for gardening

2 1/2 bath Highlands home on almost

or privacy. Additional new shed could

MLS #79147

$489,000

MLS #84779

$1,150,000

be anything with some imagination.

one half acre of land with pond, gazebo and garden area. Easy walk

Raised vegetable garden will be ready

LOOKING FOR THAT RUSTIC FAMILY

LOCATED ON A PRIVATE SETTING

to Mirror Lake. Cooks kitchen with

for next season. Has good rental

CABIN walking distance to town? We

WITH ITS OWN POND. This designer

stainless appliances, wine cooler and

potential. Offered unfurnished.

have listed a wonderful 4 bedroom, 2

appointed 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath is loaded

warming drawer. Open back deck

bath. Has older home quirkiness and

with custom features. Living room with

and covered front porch. Sun-Room

great charm, has updated kitchen and

fireplace, opens to a large screened

addition. Come look at this great in

great covered porch. Large private lot

porch. 2 car carport & pout house

town home.

with plenty of parking, small stream

located right on the water.

below the house that gurgles by.

MLS #75598

$895,000

HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB - This lovely 3-bedroom, 3-bath home

MLS #84868

$374,900

has it all! Featuring a spacious

MLS #84771

open plan all on one level, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, handicap

MLS #84827

$135,000

$575,000

accessibility, and covered parking. Did

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN Highlands

THIS 2.35+/- ACRE PROPERTY is

or walk to see the ducks on Mirror

we mention the VIEW? Gorgeous, and

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a true diamond in the rough. The

Lake? Come see this newly renovated

secluded on 1.51 acres. A great house

lovely log cabin tucked into the

charming farmhouse awaits

3 bedroom 2 bath home with large

for entertaining. New roof, new paint,

Rhododendrons. 4 bedrooms 4-1/2

your vision to bring the sparkle back.

updated kitchen, wood burning

well-maintained and priced under a

baths. Master bedroom on main with

It could be restored as a family

fireplace, large outdoor porch for

million. Golf membership available

fireplace. 2 story living room, open

home or its location on Highway

enjoying the cool summer evenings

subject to approval/payment of fees.

kitchen, screened porch. Offered at

106 marks it a prime spot for the

as well as vaulted ceiling, knotty pine

Priced to sell.

$575,000. mls #84827

business of your dreams.

walls and wood floors throughout.

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LIFE ABOVE IT ALL

Highland Gap: on the Atlanta side of Highlands with estatesized properties, privacy, and great view options. Full-on waterfall view home with large living space and even more view potential. $695,000 | MLS 82927. Or for $394,500, a movein ready, long-range view home with a history of great rental income. MLS 84078. On 4.99 acres with a creek: $538,900 | MLS 84179. Or a three-bedroom home perched on a ridge line with long-range views: $549,000 | MLS 84362.

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Inconceivable Blue Valley views from this home perched on top of the world--yet only five miles from Downtown Highlands on ten + acres (with additional acreage available as well). As you enter along the wooded drive, you come to a clearing that is, quite literally, breath-taking. The home has had only one owner for the last 26 years; now, it's ready for you to turn it into your showplace. $1,089,000 | MLS 84355

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INSIDE THE LAUREL NOVEMBER 2016 EVENTS

DINING

104

A Southern Living Showhouse

106

Renovating Burlingame

12

Highlands Food and Wine Festival

66

Chef Michael Alton

108

Hot Burner Mary

14

Rotary Club Bingo

68

Wine Talk

109

Understanding Brexit

16

Center For Life Enrichment

70

Bake a Sarah Cake

18

Cashiers Library

72

Sweet Potato with Brussels Sprouts

20

Hard Candy Christmas

77

Dining Guide

21

National Book Lovers Day

22

Christmas on the Green

24

Highlands Christmas Parade

26

Highlands Tree Lighting

28

Ice Skating in Highlands

30

Photos with Santa

32

Cashiers Christmas Parade

34

A Food Pantries Christmas

36

HANDS Christmas Dinner

38

Breakfast with Santa

40

Children’s Choir

42

Mountain Top Ringers

45 Calender

THE ARTS

VENTURE OUT

GIVING BACK 112

Linda Arnold, Volunteer Spotlight

113

H-C Land Trust

114

C-H Humane Society

78

The Box Turtle

115

Carpe Diem Farms

79

Hooded Merganser

116

Cullasaja Women’s Outreach

80

Highlands Biological Station

118

Highlands Food Pantry

81

The Accidental Gardener

119

Friends for Life

82

Talking Turkey

83

Baby Snapping Turtle

HISTORY 84

Cashiers History

86

Highlands History

88

Dahlia Festival Success

BIZ SPOTLIGHT 122

Highland Excursions

123

The Generosity of Highlands

124

Wilbanks Smile Center

HEALTH

50

The Art of Allan Maxwell

92

CarePartners Hospice

51

H-C Players Holiday Reading

94

Eczema and Winter Itch

52

Highlands Playhouse

96

Are you Malnourished?

54

The Music of Jim Corbett

97

Learning to Breathe

56

The Drifters at PAC

98

Four Seasons Compassion

58

The Art League of H-C

59

Highlands Community Chorale

60

Christmas Carol Sing

61

Highlands PAC

62

The Art of Deb Hudson

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 100

Gracious Mountain Living

102

Holiday Gift Ideas

Happy Thanksgiving

45 Calendar | 46 Highlands Map | 48 Cashiers Map | 77 Dining Guide | 110 Service Directory | 204 Advertiser’s Index

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN Managing Partner marjorie@thelaurelmagazine.com

Publisher’s

LORNA ALEXANDER Marketing Specialist

JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner

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Note The crunch of fallen leaves underfoot.

The nip of a frosty morning. The scent of cranberries, balsam limbs and firewood. November begins the holidays with a season of gratitude that gives way into celebration. We at The Laurel have much to be thankful for, especially you, our readers and advertisers. We hope this season brings you every blessing and we look forward to celebrating the holidays with you.

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WILEY SLOAN Writer

DONNA RHODES Writer

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LUKE OSTEEN Writer

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JENNY KING Writer

MARY JANE MCALL Writer

With love,

Janet and Marjorie

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• COVER FEATURE •

CULINARY CRAZE

BY MARY JANE MCCALL | COVER PAINTING BY JANET CUMMINGS

Highlands’ Food and Wine Festival, set for November 10-13, is an exquisite sampling of the region’s finest food and drink offerings.

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utumn is a time of transformation, as the greens of summer morph into the show-stopping colors of fall.

So, too, has what was previously known as Highlands Culinary Weekend, transformed into the Highlands Food and Wine Festival, a four-day party held November 10-13. The new name speaks of the reimagining of this weekend as a festival for all, celebrating food, drink, music, and camaraderie.

The festival boasts several new events which include Truckin’, The Main Event, Sunday Gospel Brunch and Rockwood Rocks.

Friday, November 11, offers the new and exciting Highlands Truckin’, a nod to the latest culinary craze, the food truck. Local and regional food trucks including Root Down,

Farm to Fender, Canyon Kitchen and The Velvet Cup will roll into town offering their finest.

Nationally-known indie folk trio The Lone Bellow will have everyone’s toes tapping, with local favorite Nitrograss opening the show.

Enjoy craft brews from Currahee Brewing Company and Satulah Mountain Brewing.

Truckin’ is sponsored by Old Edwards Inn and Spa, TJ Bailey & Peter Millar.

Saturday, November 12 is The Main Event, the ultimate autumn oyster roast held in a picturesque location just off Main Street. The Main Event will be hosted by four incredible guest chefs – Johannes Klapdpor of The Library Kitchen and Bar in Sapphire; Justin Burdett of Local Provisions in Asheville (recently named one of Southern Living’s Top New Res-

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taurants 2016); Charles Hudson of Sunburst Chef & Farmer and Josh Sweat of Greenbrier Farms offer farm fresh small plates. Guests of the Main Event will enjoy wines by Conundrum, brews by Currahee Brewing, bourbon

by Virgil Kaine and much more. Rhiannon Giddens headlines the Main Event’s afternoon of music. Giddens is known as the lead singer, violinist, banjo player and a founding member of the Grammy-winning country, blues and old-time music band Carolina Chocolate Drops. She’s won the 2016 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass and recently joined the cast of ABC’s “Nashville.”

The Main Event is sponsored by Landmark Realty Group, Laurent-Perrier and Conun-

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Dindu Lama Wild Thyme Gourmet

Adam Bresnahan The Ugly Dog Public House

Nico D’Angelo The Log Cabin Restaurant

Wolfgang Green Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro

Dale Heinlein Satulah Mountain Brewing Co.

Chris Huerta Madison’s Restaurant

Kevin Paoletti Ristorante Paoletti

drum Wines, SYSCO and David Bock Builders.

On Sunday, November 13, plan on enjoying a Gospel Brunch with specialties from “Chopped” champion Zeb Stevenson, Passerelle’s Teryi Youngblood and Michael Alton of Meritage Bistro while enjoying the inspiration stylings of the Blind Boys of Alabama. The Blind Boys are a five-time Grammy Award winning gospel group who first sang together in 1939. After seven decades of touring, countless prestigious appearances, and a successful discography, the Blind Boys of Alabama have created their own solid musical history. Mountain Faith, a Franklin family music phenomenom, will open.

The Gospel Brunch is sponsored by Pat Allen Realty Group, Ray and Diane McPhail, Meritage Bistro, Cathead Vodka, and Charleston Bloody Mary Mix. On Sunday evening the piece de resistance will be Rockwood Rocks, an exclusive event where a very few lucky guests will have the pleasure of a private concert by internationally-known and recognized Bruce Hornsby. Hornsby is a triple Grammywinning singer and keyboardist who boasts a repertoire of classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, gospel, rock, and blues.

Culinary delights will be offered by Old Edwards Inn Executive Chef Chris Huerta, Atlanta Chef Adam Evans, Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s Chai Pani, and 492’s Josh Keeler.

Rockwood Rocks is sponsored by Landrover/Maserati of Asheville, Laurent-Perrier and Old Edwards Inn and Spa. These new events complement the popular events of the opening night Grand Tasting, Sip and Stroll, and of course, the week-

Gabe Murray Mountain Fresh

end wine dinners.

Starting the festival off in style is the elegant Grand Tasting at the stunning campus of The Bascom on Thursday, November 10. Here you’ll enjoy live music while sipping and savoring fine wines and craft beers. The Grand Tasting is sponsored by Pat Allen Realty Group, Highland Hiker, Entegra Bank, Tryon Distributing, Mutual Distributing, Epiphany Wines, Grapevine Distributors, Satulah Mountain Brewing and 4th Street Market.

Saturday is the ever popular Sip and Stroll, when town merchants roll out the red carpet with wine and hors d’oeuvres. What a relaxing way to spend the day discovering the shops of Highlands. Sip and Stroll is sponsored by Drake’s Diamond Gallery and Mountain Fresh Grocery.

As in year’s past, the continuing highlights of the weekend are the extraordinary wine dinners prepared by some of the town’s finest restaurants. Call your favorite restaurant, or discover a new favorite, and see for yourself how Highlands celebrates its culinary scene.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit highlandsfoodandwine. com or call (828) 526-2112.

Johannes Klapdohr The Library Kitchen and Bar

Chris Arnold Lakeside Restauant

Andrew Figel On the Verandah

Michael Alton Meritage Bistro

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LINGO AND BINGO

BY WILEY SLOAN

Rotary Bingo, slated for 6:30 P.M. Thursday, November 3, at the Highlands Community Building, benefits the Literacy Council of Highlands and everyone looking for an evening of gentle fun. For more information, call (828) 526-0863.

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he Literacy Council of Highlands is the beneficiary of Rotary Bingo, Thursday, November 3, at the Highlands Community Building. Located next to the town ball field, there’s parking galore. Bring your friends and fill up a table or two. Friendly rivalry always adds to the fun.

Bingo is one of the most economical forms of entertainment and you’re supporting a good cause. Where else can you have a complete evening of fun for only $15 (one card for each of the 15 games.)

The Literacy Council helps so many people in our area. Youngsters who need tutor-

ing in any subject, adults who wish to obtain their GED, and people of all ages who need to learn English as a second language are just a few of the many programs that the Literacy Council oversees.

Perhaps you’re one of those people who complains that you never win anything. Well, there’s a game just for you – The Biggest Loser. The last person to fill a space on their card wins a prize.

Why not go the extra mile and sponsor a table advertisement? This opportunity is open to business owners and individuals too. A one-page ad is only $50; half-page

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ads are $25. Make your checks payable to the Literacy Council of Highlands and send them to 348 S. Fifth Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Call the Literacy Council of Highlands at (828) 526-0863 to let them know that you wish to purchase an ad, or email Tonya at tonya@highlandsliteracy.com.

There’s no better way to help our area non-profits raise funds to support their programs. Remember to stay to the end.

Game number 15 gives you the chance to win some serious money. Laugh a lot, share with friends and support the Literacy Council of Highlands.

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A STELLAR SEASON

BY WILEY SLOAN

Not resting on its laurels, The Center for Life Enrichment is planning a 2017 curriculum that’s both enlightening and entertaining.

The 2017 CLE curriculum will be filled with exciting adventures.

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ince 1992, The Center for Life Enrichment has been educating, enlightening and entertaining Highlanders with their wide variety of classes and adventures.

As the community settles into a quieter season, the Curriculum Committee is busily scheduling lecturers for the 2017 season.

It’s a challenge to outdo this year’s offerings. More than 2,500 people attended 120 lectures – an increase of approximately five percent from the prior year. Whether you want to improve your bridge skills or learn to use your Apple devices better, improve your entertaining skills or your memory, you’ll find a class for you.

In September, CLE members spent four days and nights in Oregon’s Willamette Valley sampling delicious wines, and sumptuous foods surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This month finds CLE participants visiting Mexico City and Oaxaca as they explore the relationship between chocolate and orchids.

Plan early so you get one of the seats on the 2017 trip to California’s Sonoma Valley. These excursions sell out fast. CLE’s Chautauqua series brought a faculty of renowned lecturers to the plateau to explore history, intrigue, art and health in a five-day event that was reminiscent of the summer series of the Chautauqua Institute in upper New York.

Now is the time to plan for 2017. Renew your membership at clehighlands.org so that you’ll have early access when class registration is announced. CLE will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017. Join the fun while expanding your horizons.

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LEGO AT THE LIBRARY

BY LUKE OSTEEN

It’s a meeting of the minds when Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library hosts is monthly meeting of its Lego Club, 3:45 P.M. Tuesday, November 22. The library will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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evotees of Lego, that series of ubiquitous multi-colored plastic bricks, know that there are mighty benefits to the unfettered play of a child’s imagination.

Children learn to read complex directions, how to measure, and how to cultivate unfettered artistic expression. Though they don’t realize it, these children are nurturing a foundation for deeper understandings of math, the sciences, and the arts.

That’s why it makes sense that Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library hosts monthly meetings of its Lego Club. Lego Club, which is held at 3:45 P.M. on the fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the year, is a happy setting for delving into the wonders and excitement of this beloved toy system.

Library Youth Services Director Melanie Golden provides cartons and cartons of Lego and Duplo (Lego’s smaller sister) to children, who are then invited to follow plans or unleash their imaginations to create individual pieces. The collegial atmosphere encourages quiet concentration and the sharing of ideas and materials.

Lego Club is free and open to children of all ages. Library memberships is not required to participate. For information, call (828) 743-0215.

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’ll reopen Saturday, November 26, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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Tim and Karen Chambers

KOOKY CHICKENS COME BACK

BY DORIS HUNTER

Local artists Karen and Tim Chambers are just some of the artisans displaying their wares at the exclusive 29th Annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, November 25 and 26, at Western Carolina University.

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hose Kooky Chickens by Karen and Tim Chambers of Highlands will be coming back to the 29th Annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, in the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina.

These creations are really gourds, turned into folk art by the skillful hands of the Chambers. They will join 100 other fine artists and craftsmen for this Mountain Christmas Tradition, always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day.

This year’s lineup boasts heritage crafts like straw brooms, quilting, bee’s wax candles, and native carvings. The contemporary category includes glass art, fine wildlife paintings, and pottery.

The ornament collectors always find new Santas, angels or snowmen, and Larry Haskett will be shaping a fresh wreath for your door or table. Other artisans will bring leather, weavings, and designer jewelry.

Ronnie Evans will be strumming his guitar Christmas songs we grew up with. He will have his holiday DVDs for sale, too.

Admission is $4.50 for adults, and children

under 12 are free. Free, convenient parking and concessions.

For more information about the show, visit mountainArtisans.net. Or call (828) 5243405 to speak with producer Doris Hunter.

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GET BOOKED

BY DONNA RHODES

The Book Nook, located in The Toy Store on Main Street in Highlands, carries titles to please all book lovers.

The glories of a good book are finally celebrated on National Book Lovers Day, Saturday, November 5.

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sk any librarian or bookstore owner and they will tell you, “People love to read!”

The public’s book passion is so great that National Book Lovers Day has been assigned to a number of dates, among them August 9 and the first Saturday of November. It doesn’t matter which day we celebrate, for what could be more absorbing, educational, entertaining, and relaxing than putting your feet up and leaping into an imaginary world of mystery, travel, romance, or fantasy? In truth, every day is Book Day. To commemorate the occasion, Michelle and Sydney at The Book Nook share Ann Tyler’s quote: “I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place.”

Whether you live those lives in hardcovers, paperbacks, CD books, e-books, classics, current best-sellers or books a-la-mode, authors have something to say and millions of readers are ready to enjoy it.

No one knows for certain where National Book Lovers Day originated. It’s like which came first – the chicken book or the egg book? All that matters is that the date exists.

So rejoice, all you bibliophiles. You can sit back and read the day away. While you’re getting booked, take a moment to reflect on the history of that assemblage of ink and paper resting in your lap.

• The very first books were written by scribes on parchment or vellum (calf skin) and the Egyptian’s papyrus scrolls.

• A book’s cover was often made of wood encased in leather.

• Clasps or straps secured the binding.

• The first public libraries appeared in the Middle Ages.

• Books in those early libraries were often chained to a permanent fixture to prevent theft.

Today, millions of books later, we don’t have to wrestle with chains and bolts. A simple library card will unlock a myriad of adventures.

So borrow or buy an escapade. Or trade a favorite paperback with a friend or neighbor. Spread the words and enjoy National Book Lovers Day, November 5.

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A GREEN CHRISTMAS The Village Green’s Christmas on the Green Celebration, set for Friday, November 25, sets the pace for a season of community fun. There’ll be music, drink, treats, a glorious tree-lighting and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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he Village Green will add some sparkle to your holidays on Friday, November 25, with the fifth annual Christmas On the Green Celebration.

“After a day of feasting and early morning shopping, make your spirits merry and bright with a visit to The Village Green,” says Ann Self, Executive Director.

An afternoon and evening of fun with family and friends begins at the Gazebo of The Village Green near the crossroads of Highways 64 and 107. Come share your Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. The jolly couple will visit with children of all ages.

The event continues from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. for the Cashiers Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. The evening features holiday music, warm drinks, and s’more-making around the fire pit. The highlight of the day will be when the switch is turned on to illuminate the 65-foot spruce in the center of Cashiers.

“This has become a treasured tradition for residents and visitors in the area,” says Self, “This is what The Village Green is all about; enriching the lifestyle for residents and visitors to our area by helping to make meaningful memories and creating a place to foster the spirit of community.”

She adds that this is just one of several events that The Village Green offers for the enjoyment of everyone in the area.

The Village Green is a 12.5-acre privatelyconserved park for free public enjoyment.

The Village Green depends on the financial support of individuals to help fund all of the fun and interesting activities as well as maintain the park for everyone to enjoy.

Please consider a generous year end, taxdeductible gift to The Village Green. Donations can be made online at villagegreencashiersnc.com or mailed to P.O. Box 2201, Cashiers, NC 28717.

For more information about The Village Green, call (828) 743-3434.

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JOIN THE PARADE!

BY MARY JANE MCCALL | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

Highlands’ Olde Mountain Christmas Parade will wind down Main Street at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 3. This cherished event embodies the finest virtues of small town American life.

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ighlands’ much loved and highly anticipated annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 11:00 A.M. Main Street will be lined with folks young and old eagerly awaiting the wide array of creative floats and participants who work so hard to make each year’s parade a rousing success.

The Olde Moujntain Christmas Parade boasts a level of community participation and pride that few other towns can match.

Staged entirely by local groups, churches, businesses, fire departments, civic groups, and individual citizens, this parade embodies the best of small town America.

The entries change from year to year but ever-present and always popular are the imaginatively costumed and well-rehearsed dancing ladies of the Highlands Mountain Garden Club. The Highlands United Methodist Church entry provides us with a living reminder of the reason for the season with their marching nativity scene featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the three Wise Men leading live camels.

And of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus end the parade to the delight of our youngest spectators who eagerly await his appearance and the chance to visit with him after the parade to review their wish lists.

Also joining the fun will be countless other

floats, horses, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, dogs (often decked out in seasonal attire), fire trucks, rescue vehicles, classic cars, the Highlands School Homecoming Court and athletic teams, local politicians, and Smokey the Bear. Many groups start their planning and assembly months before the day of the parade and their creativity and hard work are enjoyed by all.

If you are part of a group that would like to be included in the lineup, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112. There is no entry fee and the more, the merrier so don’t be shy, join the fun today. Please note that Santa is already in the lineup though so, no need to invite him to be in your entry.

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TREE LIGHTING AT THE PARK

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Highlands’ Tree Lighting, 6:30 P.M. Saturday, November 26, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, is a reverent, joyful celebration that sets the tone for the entire holiday season.

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hanksgiving, the sweetest of holidays when families gather together to give thanks and count their blessings. Good food, laughter and good times make this holiday special.

Family time, that what it’s all about and Highlands’ own Christmas Tree Lighting caps the Thanksgiving weekend on a joyful note.

When the turkey is a pleasant memory, the football games have been watched and the requisite after-Thanksgiving shopping has been done, gather the family and head downtown for the annual Tree Lighting.

Festivities begin at 6:30 P.M. at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street.

Pine Street comes alive with a festive winter wonderland feel as families gather together with friends and neighbors, warding off the evening’s chill by sipping hot chocolate and enjoying a cookie while waiting on

the festivities to begin. An old-fashioned Christmas Carol sing-along starts things off, followed by readings from the Bible and storytelling.

The highlight of the evening is the lighting of the giant tree on the lawn of the park.

Standing in the gentle glow of the Christmas lights, we realize that the magic of the season is upon us. It all adds up to a holiday tradition that is cherished by young and old. Winners of the children’s art contest will be announced and sweatshirts with the winning artwork will be available for sale. Santa will make one of his first appearances of the season, a highlight for many of the youngsters.

To prepare for the crowds, Pine Street will be closed beginning at 5:30 P.M. The Highlands Downtown Tree Lighting is sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

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A HIGHLANDS SKATE OF MIND!

BY JENNY KING | PHOTOS BY SUSAN RENFRO

The Ice Rink at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park is unveiled in all its wintry glory this season.

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he weekend after Thanksgiving is a big one in Highlands.

The tree lighting, caroling, and decorations really make it feel like a Norman Rockwell painting!

Can ’t you just see it? The rosy cheeks, mittens, and hot chocolate? If you’re having a bit of trouble imagining such a wholesome picture, go no further than the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday, November 26.

After the caroling and tree lighting the Town of Highlands Recreation Department officially opens the public ice skating rink. It’s just as charming as you might imagine, too. You can enjoy whirling around the ice every weekend until mid-February.

This year you ’ll see some changes. Nick Bazan of the Friends of Founders’ Park, says the much- anticipated stone fireplace will be completed and keeping visitors warm while watching the activity on the skating rink. It is a duplicate of the centuryold Kelsey fireplace currently located behind the Falls on Main and will be a gas fireplace rather than one that uses wood. The Recreation Department’s Lester Norris promises skates for every size at no charge and hot chocolate and coffee for only $1.

It costs $5 to skate. With any luck you can sit by the fire as the snow falls while you sip a hot drink and take those Instagram-worthy photos.

Hours of operation will be Thursdays, 1:00 to 8:00 P.M.; Fridays and Saturdays, 1:00 to 10:00 P.M.; and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. New this year, Norris says they ’ll open the rink Monday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. for Ice Hockey. Of course, the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.

The park is almost, but not totally, finished and Bazan encourages everyone to do their part in helping raise funds for completion. For more information on Friends of Founders Park, contact Nick Bazan at (828) 371-2653, P.O. Box 1703, Highlands, NC.

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PHOTOS WITH SANTA

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Santa Claus’ busy calendar includes time in Highlands to check in with his friends during the holiday season.

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he most wonderful time of the year – Christmas in Highlands – is fast approaching. Highlands is especially nice during the holiday season. The crowds are gone, the weather is cool, but not bitterly so, and the relaxed pace gives people time enough to breathe and enjoy the season.

Residents and visitors alike take these pre-holiday moments to reflect and prepare for the busy season ahead.

In fact, even the rich and famous are catching on to our secret. Take Santa for instance. He’s in his shoulder season – the elves are at The North Pole putting the finishing touches on the toys and the time is at hand to review his Naughty or Nice List. The jolly old elf escapes the hustle and bustle of the North Pole and heads to his weekend place in Highlands to enjoy peace and quiet and give that ever-important list the attention it deserves.

Santa’s a bit of a workaholic who likes to keep his finger on the pulse of what’s on children’s minds at Christmas, so he takes time out every weekend while he’s in town to come downtown and visit.

This year he will be at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays in December before Christmas from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The exception is December 3, when rumor has it that he and Mrs. Claus will be special guests at Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade. He’ll be on hand after the parade until 3:00 P.M. Christmas Eve plans are a little up in the air, too, until he sees how many last minute preparations are necessary at the North Pole. Santa will also make an appearance at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 26.

Don’t miss this chance to visit with Santa, review your wish list and have a photo taken. More than one family Christmas card photo has been taken with Santa on these special Saturday visits.

If you have questions about Santa’s busy schedule or the events that mark Highlands’ Holiday Season – the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade or the worship schedules of local churches – contact the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

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Join us for the ultimate oyster roast just steps from Highlands iconic Main Street. We’ll be featuring great chefs, amazing food, wines and champagnes, small batch bourbons, and a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Join us, and raise a little shell.

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A MERRY MARCH

BY JENNY KING | PHOTOS BY SW PHOTOGRAPHY

The 42nd Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade will be staged at noon Saturday, December 10.

There’s still plenty of room for entries of all sorts. Call (828) 743-5191 for more information.

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et your friends, your family, your civic group, or business together and join the fun of the 42nd Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade, this year sponsored by Hattler Properties. It’s easy to become a part of this hometown tradition.

The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at noon (rain date Sunday, December 11 at 1:00 P.M.) and features over 75 floats, marchers, musicians, vintage cars, fire engines, animals, and more. Wouldn’t it be fun to join the parade? All you have to do is pick up an entry form from the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce or from their website. There is no charge unless you are a commercial entry and then it’s only $25.

The theme for this year ’s parade is Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, to honor the Valley Garden Club’s 30th Anniversary. Get those creative juices flowing and think how you might carry out this theme. Is it with a float? A wagon? A four-wheeler? How about dressing up your favorite pet?

The parade begins at the intersection of Cashiers School Road and NC 107 South, near Cornucopia Restaurant and then travels through the Crossroads where throngs of onlookers delight at the colorful entries.

Spectators can enjoy the event and commentary with street-side broadcast, and those not able to attend can listen and view it streaming live on both a new mobile

phone application or via SapphireValley. com, or after the fact on YouTube. You just might see yourself!

As always, the Grand Marshal and Spirit of the Community Award Winners are also featured throughout the parade and, of course, the big man in red, Santa Claus, will be the caboose.

So join in the fun and this year, instead of just watching the parade, join the parade. You’ll be making lifelong memories.

Contact Holly Greenia at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191 and by email at membership@cashiersareachamber.com. You may also visit CashiersAreaChamber.com.

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A FOOD PANTRIES CHRISTMAS

BY JENNY KING

A Food Pantries Christmas is the loving choice for the hard-to-please names on your Christmas List.

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t’s the time of year when we wonder what to get that person who has everything. You don’t want to give them yet another present they won’t use, but you want to give them something, right?

Here ’s your answer – A Food Pantries Christmas in Highlands. This cooperative effort supports both the Highlands Emergency Council’s food pantry and The Food Pantry of Highlands. It’s an alternative gift event where you make a donation on behalf of your giftee, and it’s held after the annual Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade, on Saturday, December 3, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

Marty Rosenfield, Executive Director of The Food Pantry and Mary Ann Creswell, Executive Director of Highlands Emergency Council.

The Highlands Emergency Council is a grass roots organization. The mission of the Highlands Emergency Council is truly people helping people. It assists lowincome residents of the Highlands area, senior citizens, young families, single parent families, and those who have lost or are unable to find work. Their food pantry is just one of the many services that it offers and needs your support to keep its shelves stocked this winter.

The mission of the Food Pantry of Highlands is to provide nutritious food to anyone who meets the income eligibility guidelines. The colder months put an extra strain on their clients, which means an

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extra burden on the pantry. Their client base swells in the colder months and their shelves need to be constantly refilled.

Please consider giving the gift of generosity by visiting A Food Pantries Christmas on Saturday, December 3. You’ll be able to enjoy live music by Well Strung and a barbecue lunch for $10, with all proceeds benefitting local food pantries.

You can also purchase casseroles, pies, and a variety of jams, jellies, and pickles. It’s held from noon till 3:0 0 P.M. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation on Main Street, Highlands.

For more information, call Kirsten Huscusson at (828) 526 -2968.

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Laura Huerta

HANDS CHRISTMAS DINNER

BY JENNY KING

HANDS offers a delicious Christmas Dinner and a beacon of hope for the less fortunate in the community.

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ANDS stands for Highlands Area NonProfit Donation Sharing and is 501 (c) (3) organization founded and run by a dedicated group of community volunteers.

It was created in 2001 to keep the spirit of giving alive. Last year, the torch was passed from Ricky Siegel to Laura Huerta, owner of Lakeside Restaurant.

HANDS sponsors the annual Christmas Day Dinner and all proceeds are then donated to local non-profit organizations in the area.

“I started volunteering for this event back in 20 07,” Huerta says. “This dinner has become my tradition over the years and I’ve been blessed to watch so many families expand, grow up, and start their

own families. It’s been truly a wonderful feeling to share Christmas memories with so many people while giving back to the Highlands community.”

She became involved with the event through friends Marty Rosenfield, Donna Woods and Helene and Ricky Siegel.

They embraced her willingness to serve and in 2016 placed the responsibility of both HANDS and the Christmas Day Dinner into her more than capable hands, without hesitation.

Huerta says, “I understand that this is now my baby and responsibility, and it’s extremely important for me to blossom into this new role so that the event continues to grow, prosper, and bring on

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board new supporters.”

There is a great need for monetary donations prior to the event, so please consider helping support this wonderful tradition by giving to HANDS for the Christmas Dinner.

The dinner will once again be served from 11:0 0 A.M. to 5:0 0 P.M. Christmas Day at the Highlands Country Club. The meal consists of traditional holiday foods like turkey, ham, roast beef, side dishes, and a glorious assortment of desserts.

Cost is $45 for adults, $15 for children.

For more information on how you might support HANDS and to make reservations, contact Laura Huerta at (828) 526 -9419.

Seating is by reservation only.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

BY WILEY SLOAN

Santa makes a welcome return to Highlands United Methodist Church to share breakfast with his young friends – 9:00 A.M. Saturday, December 10. Reservations are recommended – (828) 526-3376.

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sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is watching children run, skip, and hop as they head into the Fellowship Hall of the Highlands United Methodist Church for Breakfast with Santa. At 9:0 0 A.M. Saturday, December 10, kids will enjoy a hearty breakfast while they wait their turn to talk to Santa.

Be sure to bring your camera. The Fellowship Hall will be decorated to the nines with trees, lights, and festive ornaments.

Last year some kids arrived in their holiday pajamas, others in holiday sweaters, and some young girls even sported ruffles and lace. This is just one big “come as you are

party,” so dress comfortably.

As if the children aren’t excited enough, pancakes with maple syrup will increase their excitement level.

The suggested donation is $10 per family, but don’t let that stand in your way if things are tight this year. Reservations should be made by calling the church at (828) 526 -3376 no later than Monday, December 5.

Associate Pastor Jennifer Forrester, says, “The children will have plenty of time to share their Christmas list with Santa and to have pictures made.”

The church is located at 315 Main Street.

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COME TO THE MANGER

BY WILEY SLOAN

Local children will celebrate the Christmas message with a trio of musical performances in both Cashiers and Highlands.

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hristmas is for children. We all know that.

This year all of us on the Plateau will experience a special treat. Bel Canto has made a grant to the Gordon Center for Children to start an ecumenical children’s choir. The Highlands/Cashiers Children’s Choir will be under the direction of Les Scott, minister of music at Highlands United Methodist Church, but the choir will perform at several churches in the area.

Les is joining forces with his compatriots at other area churches – Delaine Mehder, director of the Sunshine School at First Presbyterian Church; and Betty Morris, director of music at Cashiers United Methodist Church – to create an environment where children can build their musical talents while having lots of fun, too.

This year’s performance is a newly-published children’s cantata entitled “Come to the Manger” by Lynn Shaw Bailey and Becki Slagle Mayo. Rehearsals have already begun but it is not too late for your child to join the fun. Call Highlands United Methodist Church at (828) 526-3376 or email Les Scott at les.h.scott@gmail.com to register your

child. The chorus will include children from first through fifth grade.

The music of “Come to the Manger” includes five original anthems including, “O Come Little Children,” “Come, Come Emmanuel,” and “Arise, Shine, Jesus Has Come.”

The program also includes narration of seven key scriptures that highlight the promised Messiah and the birth of the Christ child. Presented in a “lessons and carols” format, the audience will have a chance to sing along with some familiar Christmas carols.

Composer Shaw Bailey, the main composer of “Come to the Manger,” is well-known in the music community for her compositions for young and developing voices.

This year’s premiere performance is scheduled for 10:50 A.M. Sunday, December 4, at Highlands United Methodist Church at 315 Main Street. A performance is planned in Cashiers on that same Sunday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. at Cashiers United Methodist Church at 894 NC 107 South. A community-wide concert will be performed on December 18 at 3:30 P.M. at Highlands First Presbyterian Church.

Everyone is invited to all three performances.

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RING THOSE BELLS

BY WILEY SLOAN

Highlands United Methodist Church’s Mountain Top Ringers will present their magnificent “Ring Christmas Bells.” The performances are open to the public.

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ome hear The Mountain Top Ringers, the handbell choir of Highlands United Methodist Church as they present “Ring Christmas Bells.” During the 10:50 A.M. Sunday, December 11, worship service, the ringers will perform a concert of sacred Advent/Christmas songs from the concert repertoire.

They’ll perform their entire concert at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 14. Come for supper at 5:15, if you like, and the concert will follow.

In addition to familiar Christmas carols

and Advent themes, the ringers will play a selection of Christmas pops during this concert. There are few who cannot sing along with “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “White Christmas.” You’ll be tapping your toes as the ringers break into “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” and “The Chipmunk Song.” They will also play favorite Advent/ Christmas carols, including “Silent Night,” “O Come O Come Emanuel,” and “O Holy Night.” You will be wowed when you hear their closing tune – Handel’s magnificent

“Hallelujah Chorus.” You know what a moving piece this is in a choral performance, but you won’t believe what it takes to perform with handbells. This talented group of ringers under the direction of Minister of Music Les Scott makes the music come alive. Come enjoy this celebration of the Christmas season.

The church is located at 315 Main Street. For more information, call the church office weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at (828) 526-3376 or visit highlandsmethodist.org.

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• Exhibitions at The Bascom: Contemporary Craft Series Robert Johnson through November 13; The Bascom’s 2016 - 2017 Resident Artists Kristina Baker and Byron Tenesaca through November 20; American Art Today: What is American Art? through December 11; Herbert Creecy: Major Paintingsthrough January 8, 2017; The Bascom’s Permanent Collection through January 8, 2017 The Bascom’s Photography Club Annual Members’ Exhibition through January 27, 2017. For more information, please contact (828) 7872865 or visit www.TheBascom.org • Rotary Bingo, 6:30 P.M. Thursday, November 3, at the Highlands Community Building, benefits the Literacy Council of Highlands.

For more information, call (828) 526-0863.

• Rodd & Gunn Trunk Show, November 4-5, T.J. Bailey’s, Highlands: 828-526-2262, Cashiers: (828) 743-8855.

• The National Theatre of London will present Live via Satellite One Man, Two Guvnors on Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets available online at www.highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Bolshoi Ballet will present Live via Satellite an Encore performance of The Bright Stream Sunday, November 6 at 12:55 P.M. at Highlands Performing Arts Center 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets available online at www.highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 5269047.

• “Studio Alive” is held at The Bascom, Monday, November 7.

More information can be obtained by contacting Penny Bradley at (706) 782-3685 or Cindy Vickery at (828) 743-1632.

• Highlands Food & Wine Festival, November 10-13. For more information and to purchase tickets visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• Grand Tasting of the Highlands Food and Wine Festival, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, November 10, The Bascom. Come sip and savor all that Highlands has to offer in this opening night event. For more information and to purchase tickets visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• Inaugural Highlands Truckin’ 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, at Old Creek Circle. Discover delicacies from fabulous food trucks. For more information and to purchase tickets visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• Peter Millar Trunk Show, November 11-13, T.J. Bailey’s, Highlands: (828) 526-2262, Cashiers: (828) 743-8855.

• On the Verandah Culinary Weekend Wine Dinner featuring Cliff Lede With Jason Lede, 6:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, 153 Franklin Road, Highlands (828) 526-2338, www.ontheverandah.com.

• Eat, Drink & Meet Merry Edwards!!! 6:30 P.M., Friday, November 11, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419, www.lakesiderestaurant. info.

• Sip and Stroll, part of the Highlands Food and Wine Festival, will feature town merchants rolling out the red carpet with wine and hors d’oeuvres, 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, November 12. For more information visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• The Main Event of the Highlands Food and Wine Festival,11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, November12, at the corner of Second and Spring Street. Community oyster roast, local beer, and tastings from local and regional chefs. Entertainment provided by Rhiannon Giddens. For more information and to purchase tickets visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• The National Theatre of London will present Live via Satellite Hamlet, 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 12, at Highlands Performing Arts Center 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets available online at www.highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• On the Verandah Culinary Weekend Wine Dinner featuring Davis Family Vineyards With Guy And Judy Davis, 6:00 P.M., Saturday, November 12, 153 Franklin Road, Highlands (828) 526-2338, www. ontheverandah.com.

• Pahlmeyer Pizzazz, 6:30 P.M., Saturday, November 12, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419, www.lakesiderestaurant.info.

• Saturday Night with Merry Edwards, Appetizers and appertif 7:00 P.M., Dinner 7:30 P.M., Saturday, November 12, Meritage Bistro, www.meritagehighlands.com.

• Rise & Shine with Lakeside Restaurant & Davis Family Vineyards, Noon, Sunday, November 13, Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419. www.lakesiderestaurant.info.

• Gospel Brunch, Noon, Sunday, November 13, featuring brunch while enjoying the joyful, inspirational sounds of the Blind Boys of Alabama. For more information and to purchase tickets visit highlandsfoodandwine.com or call (828) 526-2112.

• Smitten’s Third Thursday, November 17, 5:30 P.M. features artist Deb Hudson. 468 Main Street,Highlands. Call (828) 526-9300 for more information or email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.

• The National Theatre of London will present Live via Satellite the classic Frankenstein, 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., Saturday, November 19, at Highlands Performing Arts Center 507 Chestnut Street.

Tickets available online at www.highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Lego Club meeting, 3:45 P.M. Tuesday, November 22, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. For information, call (828) 743-0215.

• Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show Extravaganza featuring Mary Louise Designs Coralia Leets, Jude Francis and many more, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. November 22-28, Acorn’s, 465 Main Street, Highlands, (828) 787-1877.

• Gingerbread House Workshop, 10:00 A.M. to Noon OR 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26. For more information or to register for a class, please contact The Bascom at (828) 787-2865 or visit www.TheBascom.org.

• Fifth annual “Christmas On the Green” celebration, Friday, November 25, the Gazebo of The Village Green near the crossroads of Highways 64 and 107. Come share your Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2:00-5:00 P.M., (828) 743-3434, villagegreencashiersnc.com.

• Cashiers Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, 5:00-6:00 P.M., Friday, November 25, The Village Green, villagegreencashiersnc. com, (828) 743-3434.

• The Drifters to perform 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 25 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC. Tickets are available online at www.highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• 29th Annual ‘Hard Candy Christmas “ Arts & Crafts Show, Friday and Saturday, November 25-26, inside the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day. For more information visit mountainartisans. net or call (828) 524-3405 • Thanksgiving Weekend Open House, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, with Jannie Bean at Drakes Diamond Gallery. Hot Chocolate, Cider and Cookies.

152 S. 2nd Street, Highlands, NC 28741, (828) 526-5858, www.janniebeandesigns.com.

• Highlands’ Tree Lighting, 6:30 P.M. Saturday, November 26, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. For more information, call the Highlands Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112.

• Betsy Paul Raffle, benefitting the Cashiers Glenville Fire Depart-

Weekly Events

EVERY MONDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 , 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 5262695.

EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park and at the Highlands Methodist Church in case of bad weather, Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

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

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

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 , 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 5262695.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Slabtown Pizza, (828) 743-0020.

• Bluegrass with Nitrograss, 7:30 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY THURSDAY • Free Movie, 3:40 P.M., Albert Carlton Library, (828) 743-0215.

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

• Bluegrass featuring regional bands at 7:00 P.M., The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

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

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 , 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 5262695.

• Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

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

• Live Jazz, The Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

• Live Music featuring regional talent, 9:30 P.M.. The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY SATURDAY • Enjoy the smooth sounds of Norma Jean Zahner in the afternoon while enjoying a delicious lunch at The Bistro on Main, (828) 526-2590.

• Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00 , 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 5262695.

• Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • Live Music, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn. • Live Music, 6:00 to 11:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

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

• Live Music, Ugly Dog Pub Cashiers, (828) 743-3000.

• Live Music, Ugly Pub Highlands, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY SUNDAY

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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..............................

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

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

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

Celebrity Collection.................

Drake’s Diamond Gallery........

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

Dutchman’s Designs................

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

Highlands Fine Art and Estate Jewelry Corp.

Highlands Furs............................

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

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

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

Peak Experience............... ……

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

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

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

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

SERVICES

Aery Chiropractic &

Acupunc-

ture..............................................

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

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

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

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

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

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AccommodAtions High Hampton Inn & Country Club ......................

Innisfree Bed and Breakfst By-the-Lake ...............

Laurelwood Inn .................................................

Arts Blue Valley Gallery .................................................

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

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Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop ....................................

Hunts Brothers Pizza .................................................

Sapphire Brewery & Pub ....................................

Snack Bar 8 .....................................................

The Zookeeper Bistro .............................................. retAil A Jones Company .............................................

Bee Bags and Such ...........................................

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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...............................................

Dovetail Antiques ......................................................

Lenz Gifts & Linens ....................................................

Fiddlehead Designs ...................................................

Lotsa Consignment Shop............................................

FireMoss Pottery ................................................

Mantiques ................................................................

GG’s Consignments *ETC ...................................

Midnight Farms .................................................

Gracewear Collection .........................................

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Interior Enhancements .......................................

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Into the Woods Home Interiors ...........................

Sawyer Family Farmstead ......................................

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S’more Kids Klothes...................................................

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CASHIERS VALLEY NC

Summer Place Antiques ......................................

The Bear’s Den ..................................................

The Look Boutique .............................................

Victoria’s Closet ......................................................

VC for Men ..............................................................

The Village Hound ..............................................

Vivianne Metzger Antiques .......................................

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ...................................

Zoller Hardware .......................................................

The Designer’s Market .................................................

services Cashiers Chamber ..................................................................

Cashiers BP ..............................................................................

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FROM SCRAPS TO RAVISHING

BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

With more than a bit of help from his grandmother, Allan Maxwell breathes new life into sad, bedraggled pieces of furniture.

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llan Maxwell began learning the upholstery trade at his grandmother’s knee.

She, Connie Maxwell, was a professional seamstress. In addition to designing wedding and prom dresses, she created eyepopping costumes for the Augusta Ballet.

She also upholstered furniture. Years later her industrial sewing machine was bequeathed to Allan and it’s one of his core creative instruments to this day.

In addition to other part time endeavors, Allan works at Cabin Couture (cabincouturehighlands.com) refurbishing and reupholstering vintage furnishings among other things. He’s one of those gifted guys who can take a handful of scraps and turn it into a ravishing creation.

Making use of oddments and remnants is a welcome challenge to this self-taught designer.

“I have a design sense, an aesthetic eye with specific taste,” he said. “Whenever we at Cabin Couture rearrange furniture in the showroom or for clients I have that knack.”

When he’s not coordinating a retail display, he’s using his knack to help people re-assemble what they already have into a stunning grouping.

He tosses in a few new embellishments and Voila… an intriguing fresh bedroom, living room, or dining milieu is born. He’s a client-on-a-budget’s best friend.

Lately he’s been refurbishing and refinishing old, often damaged, heirloom furniture and covering it in cowhide. The effect is signature Cabin Couture. Customers are thrilled when he brings a chairful of memories back to life.

So if you have a treasured Victorian sofa, a settee, divan, a scruffy old chair missing a leg, bottom, or armrest, Allan can restore any and all to its original beauty and charm. Call Allan at Cabin Couture, (828) 526-3909, or call his personal line at (828) 273-6708 and give your furniture and home a vibrant look using the basics you already have. Email him at mountainsrblue@yahoo. com. Revitalize what you’ve got, sit back, and rake in the oohs and ahs.

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Before

BY JENNY KING

Highlands Cashiers Players’ Annual Holiday Reading is the perfect tonic for a slumbering Christmas spirit. The free program will be staged at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

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eeling Grinchy this year? Not feeling in the holiday spirit? Highlands Cashiers Players has the perfect remedy: their annual free holiday program.

It’s guaranteed to have you humming carols and feeling like the Whos down in Whoville who understood that Christmas doesn’t come from a store.

Highlands Cashiers Players is a community organization and firmly believes in giving back. This year will be the 20th anniversary of their free holiday program and will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center

on Chestnut Street.

As HCP’s way of saying thank you, they bring to the stage readings and holiday music certain to boost everyone’s spirits, even the meanest Grinch. The dramatic reading is always a much-anticipated event, as HCP gathers community members as well as some of their best performers to read from seasonal literature. The event is being produced by both the Highlands Performing Arts Center and HCP. Last year’s addition of the singing group Mountain Voices was such a hit that the chorus will once again be joining the fes-

tivities for the free holiday program, because what are the holidays without singing? Mountain Voices, under the direction of Beverly Barnett, is a glorious joining of 50 voices from Highlands, Franklin, Rabun Gap, and Clayton and are accompanied by pianist Arthea Brimmer.

After the program, audience members are invited to enjoy refreshments downstairs in the PAC reception room. No tickets are required, so wear your most festive holiday sweater and bring the family. For more information, call (828) 526-8084 or visit HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org.

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HOLIDAY READINGS & MUSIC

THE ARTS

NEW FACES ON BOARD

BY WILEY SLOAN Doug Aldridge

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n recent years the Highlands Playhouse season has expanded from just summers to yearround. Overseeing the playhouse is a board of directors, comprised of men and women who give selflessly of their time and energy.

The board works directly with the small staff as they strive to provide the highest quality of live theatre and movies throughout the year.

A new face on the Playhouse Board is Doug Aldridge. As an Atlanta native, Doug and his wife Mopsy have enjoyed a home in Highlands for two decades. During that time, they have developed a strong tie to the playhouse and ardently support its mission. Throughout the years Doug has served on numerous boards in the Atlanta area including the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation.

A simple comment to Playhouse Executive Director Ginger Moseley that, “I would like to help the playhouse” quickly evolved into Doug being asked to join the board.

Ginger comments, “The more I learned

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about Doug and saw his enthusiasm, the more I knew that his passion for high quality theatre would benefit the playhouse. His degree in finance from the University of Georgia and his business acumen will be great assets to the board.”

Also on the board is Steve Sheppard. Over many summers, Steve enjoyed the offerings of the playhouse, so it’s not surprising that upon his retirement he volunteered there.

His love of live theatre drew him to support the playhouse. Now as board treasurer, he looks forward to helping the theatre continue its hallowed traditions.

“Few people realize how expensive it is to offer quality cultural experiences,” Steve says.

“Our historic building requires ongoing maintenance and the cost of production climbs each year, so we have to be diligent in identifying funding sources.”

New 2017 Board President Ken Proctor is excited to work with fellow board members to expand its financial stability. Having re-

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Steve Sheppard cently retired, Ken wanted to get involved in the community. With a friend on the board and as a long-time audience member at the playhouse, Ken felt that his experience and passion could benefit the theatre.

“We want everyone to realize what a true asset the playhouse is,” Ken says. “We go to great lengths to offer true professionalquality, live theatre performances for the Highlands-Cashiers community.

Our firstrun movies are the perfect prescription to brighten those cold, bleak winter days. I am honored to help the playhouse continue its hallowed tradition.”

These three new faces join a strong stable of talent and energy that we will be introducing to you over the next couple of issues. Under their leadership, the playhouse hopes to step up their offerings of education and professional-level entertainment in the theatrical arts.

Come support the playhouse.

See you at the theatre!

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CHAMBER MUSIC’S CHARMERS

BY NANCY GOULD-AARON

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival doubles down on the winning formula for its upcoming 2017 season.

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he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is busy at work planning an outstanding 2017 season.

What better way to ignite the performing stages than with the electric talents of HCCMF’s charmers who will be brought to the plateau by our own, awesome William Ransom?

Gary Motley will entertain, as always, with two jazz performances in early July. He will be followed by Roman Kim who wowed audiences in 2015 but could not return in 2016 due to visa issues.

Phillippe Quint filled in, charmed us with his smile and we are so pleased for the return of his talent. Festival favorite violinist William Preucil will return for special evenings with exquisite cellist Andrew Yee. Our final weekend will feature Zuill Bailey, one of the most renowned cellists of our time. He will perform with the fabulous David Coucheron and Guang Wang of the Vega Quartet.

This is only the beginning – changes and additions of more charmers are sure to come.

Stay reading in December for the festival’s talented beauties slated for 2017.

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CORBETT’S ACOUSTICAL SOUNDS

BY DONNA RHODES

Jim Corbett

The electrifying lessons of a winter’s night in 1964 have shaped Jim Corbett’s entire life.

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ebruary 9th, 1964 Jim Corbett sat glued to the family TV. It was tuned to the Ed Sullivan Show. When Sullivan introduced the Beatles, Corbett was awestruck. He knew then and there music was his destiny.

He begged for a guitar. Accompanied by his parents he went to Sears and bought a $49 Silvertone. He signed up for lessons at Sal’s Music Store in Blackwood, New Jersey. He says, “From there I joined a group, The Purswaders, and toured the country as the featured band of the World of Wheels Auto Show. We played at fantastic venues like the New York Coliseum, Philadelphia Convention Hall, and Charlotte Coliseum.”

He was only 15, already rubbing elbows with the likes of Herman’s Hermits and Les Paul. Les Paul was so impressed with the band’s sound he was instrumental in getting them a record deal with Mercury records.

Those were his glory days and everything he performs today is influenced by them: Jim Croce with his soft rock, jazzy folk; America; the British Invasion led by The Beatles; Creedence Clearwater; The Eagles; Jimmy

Buffett; and more. He says, “I feel privileged to have grown up in what I considered the greatest era of music, the 60’s & 70’s thus the name of my show: Jim Corbett’s Acoustical sounds of the 60’s & 70’s.”

Corbett writes some of his own material and recently produced a CD of originals.

One of his favorite compositions was created for his daughter’s wedding.

He performs at private functions, the Great Outdoors Resort in Franklin (holidays, chilling-out nights), The Main Street Inn Highlands, The Old Edwards Club and other venues.

You can listen to some of his tracks online at sites.google.com/site/jimcorbett187/music and also www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimcorbett2.

Check out these videos: www.youtube.com/ watch?v= sz0S3SXsves and www.youtube. com/watch?v=VD5AFSzwpVU Visit his website, sites.google.com/site/ jimcorbett187/music or call (828) 226-2977.

If you want a rockin’ acoustic revue of the 60s and 70s, an evening with Jim Corbett is your perfect choice.

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ROCK RETRO

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY

The Drifters will perform their legendary hits during a standout presentation at The Highlands Performing Arts Center, 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 25.

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he Friday after Thanksgiving, The Highlands Performing Arts Center will bring the great songs of Retro Rock to Highlands – “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Dance with Me,” “Spanish Harlem,” and “Stand by Me.” The list of hits goes on and on.

The Drifters, one of Rock and Roll’s founding vocal groups, is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team.

From their inception in the early 1950’s and up until recently, The Drifters have had a symbiotic relationship with musical legend George Treadwell. The Treadwell

Family was there when the original Drifters formed and was responsible for guiding their career through 20 years of uninterrupted hits that have made them the second-most successful recording artists of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.

They were the first musical group to include string instruments in Rhythm and Blues music with their hauntingly beautiful song, “There Goes My Baby.” They were the first musical group to sell two million records with their pop classic, ”Up On The Roof.” Along with fellow inductees The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Supremes, The Drifters were in the first class of Rock and Roll legends to be initi-

ated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the first African American group to be inducted. Once again, the Treadwell Family will be coming out of retirement to put together an historic reunion at US venues as The Drifters return to their roots with their latest American tour. The concert is presented by Beth and Dan Riley, Ruth Gershon and Sandy Cohn, and Sandy and John Barrow.

The show will be staged at 8:0 0 P.M. Friday, November 25. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

The Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

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STUDIO ALIVE

BY ZACH CLAXTON

The year marks an ambitious string of accomplishments for an energized Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.

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he Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ 2016 season has been a successful one, evidenced by the number of new members, the quality of presentations, continued participation with The Bascom in the Summer Art Camp for children, two successful fine art shows, and the expanding benefits and programs offered by the Art League.

The 2016 presentations were given by a series of painters with varied styles and mediums, starting with newcomer Mike Price in April working in acrylics; followed in successive months by watercolor artist Pamela Haddock; abstract artist Leslie Jeffery; and classical portrait artist and author Cynthia Kinard.

In August The Bascom’s Community Artist in Residence, Kristina Rose Baker, presented her paintings in oil enhanced with earth materials, and in September former Bascom Acting Director Sallie Taylor discussed her photorealistic oil renderings. All of the programs were well-attended and well-received.

During 2016 the Art League’s website artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com continued to evolve and now is beginning to showcase members’ artwork and link to members’ websites. The Summer Colors Show in Sapphire Valley and the Fall Colors Show in Highlands were once again well-attended, with the number of Fall Colors exhibitors up by more than 30 percent over 2015.

The Bascom has graciously supported the Art League by providing a venue for its presentations as well as Art League Board meetings, and they have earned a big “Thank You.” The Bascom staff has gone above and beyond to support the Art League’s efforts. The community is blessed to have such a first-class facility and organization.

In October, an exciting new partnership with The Bascom kicked

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off. “Studio Alive,” a program started locally many years ago by artist and lifetime Art League member Catherine Christie, brings together interested artists of all skill levels to draw or paint from a live model. Studio Alive currently meets each Wednesday at the Hudson Library. Now The Bascom has also welcomed Studio Alive in its downstairs Adult Studio the first Monday of each month for current or prospective Bascom members. There is no class fee, only $5 to share in the cost of the model. More information about this can be obtained by contacting Penny Bradley at (706) 782-3685, jwptbradley@windstream.net; or Cindy Vickery at (828) 743-1632, csvic@bellsouth.net.

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LIKE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

BY WILEY SLOAN

Photo by Marty Boone The magnificent sounds of The Highlands Community Christian Chorale are a grace note in the hectic holiday season. Everyone is invited to a pair of concerts at First Presbyterian Church – 5:00 P.M. Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11.

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he Highlands Community Christian Chorale Christmas Concert performances will take place at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, at Highlands First Presbyterian Church, the host for this year’s concerts.

Dr. Michael Lancaster, conductor of the Asheville Symphony Chorus, will serve as artistic director for the concerts this year. Dr. Lancaster also serves as director of worship/music at First Presbyterian Church and was formerly director of Choral Music at Western Carolina University. The concerts will be accompanied by a 16-piece professional orchestra, with Bryan Heller serving as pia-

nist. A reception in Coleman Hall will follow the Sunday concert.

The Highlands Community Christian Chorale was formed 22 years ago. Leadership of the chorale traditionally rotates among the churches in Highlands. The host church each year provides not only the venue, but its choir director, support for the rehearsals, and a reception following the Sunday concert. Be prepared to share a small donation to help the chorale offset the cost of music.

Come and be blessed by this special event.

For more information, please contact Angie Jenkins at (828) 200-0183.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SING

BY ANGIE JENKINS

Photo by Marty Boone

It’s an old fashioned caroling service, slated for 2:00 Saturday, December 3, at Highlands First Presbyterian Church on Main Street.

Everyone is invited.

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here will be a Christmas Carol Sing at Highlands First Presbyterian Church at 2:0 0 P.M. on Saturday, December 3, after the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade.

Stell Huie will be the song leader with Angie Jenkins at the piano. If you enjoy singing familiar Christmas carols, you’ll want to make this a part of your Christmas tradition. The church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth streets. Handicapped accessible entrances are located on Church Street and on Fifth Street. Come for a wonderful time of singing and Christian fellowship.

Photo by Bob Sutton

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BRINGING YOU THE WORLD’S BEST

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY

A trio of astonishing productions – a comedy, a ballet, and a gothic drama – highlight The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s busy November.

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he Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite performances from Moscow and London during November.

The National Theatre of London will offer three encore productions – “One Man, Two Guvnors,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamlet.”

“One Man, Two Guvnors,” will be presented on Saturday, November 5, at 1:0 0 P.M. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by James Corden, this was a runaway hit both in London’s West End and on Broadway. The Daily Mail called it the “Funniest show on the planet.”

At 12:55 P.M. Sunday, November 6, The Bolshoi Ballet will present an encore performance of “The Bright Stream.” Alexei Ratmansky invokes the genius of Shosta-

kovich’s score at The Bolshoi, creating a laugh-out-loud masterpiece with its bits of slapstick comedy, hilarious deceptions and false identities. The Bolshoi bursts with vivid life and bright spirits in Ratmansky’s brilliantly choreographed smash.

Academy Award-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy in the encore presentation of “Hamlet,” 1:0 0 P.M. Saturday, November 12. “This is a ‘Hamlet’ for a world on the edge: a warning from history, and a plea for new ideas from a new generation,” says Variety.

Two versions of the classic “Frankenstein” will be presented at 1:0 0 and 7:0 0 P.M. Saturday, November 19. Directed

by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, this thrilling production features Benedict

Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development, and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.

Tickets are available at the door, online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526 -9047. Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.

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HOW SHE FOUND HER HAPPY

BY DONNA RHODES

A flock of beautiful birds awaited Deb Hudson at the end of the winding path to happiness.

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hen Deb Hudson was a little girl and people asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up she’d say, “Everything!” She’s well on her way to doing just that.

As she embarked on her life’s journey she tried banking and retail clothing management.

After marrying, she hoped for kids. When they didn’t come, she went back to school to top off her English degree with a master’s and another degree in education, then taught college English.

Eventually she shifted to teaching high school. It was as if God said, “I can’t give you your baby but I can give you a whole roomful of babies.”

A few days in, she knew this was what she was supposed to do.

Having a love for drawing, it wasn’t long before her classroom walls were vibrating with murals illustrating “The Great Gatsby,” “The Old Man and the Sea,” and other classics. Her students couldn’t wait to see what

magic awaited them each day. Oh, the places they did go.

But along the way her mother got deathly ill and everything screeched to a halt while she cared for her.

When she died, Hudson felt empty. She says, “I lost my happy.”

Not wanting to go back to teaching (too much bureaucracy,) she looked for other creative outlets. She started a book club.

Meetings were themed right down to fashion and food of each book’s era. Donna Tartt’s “Goldfinch” re-connected Hudson to her happy. She painted a bird for the meeting.

Then more birds. The images came easy, and the reception was overwhelming. It grew into a business. Now her fabulous birds and other animals decorate galleries and homes from Alabama to North Carolina Meet her and her menagerie at Smitten’s Third Thursday, November 17, from 5:30 P.M. until. Smitten’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Friday and

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Saturday from 11:00 A.M. ‘til the cows come home and the fat lady sings; and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Smitten is located at 468 Main Street in downtown Highlands.

Call (828) 526-9300 for more information or email kat@smittenofhighlands.com.

To contact Deb, instagram@debrahud, or email debhud@mac.com.

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DINING DINING

CHEF MICHAEL ALTON

BY PAT ALLEN | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

Michael Alton

A lifetime of kitchen experience and a natural faculty for charming taste buds has led Chef Michael Alton to Meritage Bistro in Highlands.

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nterviewing excellent chefs has to be on my Top 10 List! Getting to know Meritage Bistro Chef Michael Alton reinforced the thrill of my current Laurel beat.

Sitting in Meritage on a rainy day while the restaurant was closed and listening to his many life changes and travels, this chef is a classic example of Frank Sinatra’s, “My Way.” This, perhaps, has led to his success and eclectic nature.

Growing up in Palm Beach and with a mother successful in the south Florida restaurant business, Michael began his culinary career at age 14 as a prep cook. His roots led him back to Columbus, Ohio, his birthplace, where he apprenticed for two years before being hired as sous chef at the Confluence Park Restaurant at age 18. Like many others, he had planned to attend the Culinary Institute of America, but the industry had already taken over and hands-on experience proved to teach him what he

needed to compete in the culinary world.

Michael’s career spanned from working for General Mills’ restaurant division as a corporate trainer to a host of restaurant and catering company openings, including two of his own. In 2000 he took the position of executive chef at The Switchback Grill and Trading Company in Springdale, Utah, at the base of Zion National Park. This offered the opportunity to hone his skills in an open display kitchen.

Michael was hired as executive chef at the Purple Onion in Saluda, North Carolina, in 2003, an experience that would keep him attached to the North Carolina mountains to this day.

While consulting with a startup restaurant in his 2015 North Carolina season, Michael answered an ad for a “small mountain bistro” looking for a chef. Upon visting Highlands, he was hooked. He loves the quaintness of the town and the ambiance

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of the restaurant and his lakeside cabin in the cove. He is delighted that fresh sustainable fish and produce is readily available in such a small mountain town. His creative and thoughtful dishes reflect that on any given day.

Michael returns to Palm Beach, Florida, in the winter, after the restaurant closes at the end of November with a promise of a big April opening next year. In South Florida, he’s a sought-after private event chef whose clientele are Palm Beach and Worth Avenue venues as well as Polo Club and Wellington’s winter equestrian guests.

Among other celebrities and a collection of the Who’s Who, one of his highlights was preparing Chicken Salad for Robert Duvall and wife Luciana.

“Of all the things I could make for them, they wanted Chicken Salad,” he says. “The Cranberry Chicken Salad is on Meritage’s lunch menu today!”

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Pan Seared Corvina

Nicolos Island Chicken

Chocolate Ganache

Pistachio Crusted Trout

Lemon Chicken Soup

Meritage Paella We will see more wine dinners next season, according to Chef. His creativity continues to be unleashed. I can hardly wait to see what happens next! He is currently developing The Mobile Angels, a nonprofit company focused on disaster victim relief, and believes that hospitality employees are the best suited to respond to these situations because they already do it every day.

Some of my favorite dishes are the Lemon Chicken Soup and the Deconstructed Paella, as well as Scallop Caponata. Sunday brunch is fabulous!

Michael credits the current success of Meritage Bistro to the vision of owner Andrea Schmitt and sous chef Marcus Henry, a two-tour veteran and friend. Somehow I think Chef has a say in what’s going on, though!

Pat Allen is a former food critic and owner of Pat Allen Realty Group.

Contact Pat at pat.f.allen@ gmail.com.

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DINING

ALL ABOUT POURS

BY CURT CHRISTIANSEN THE WINE NAVIGATOR EMPIRICON@HOTMAIL.COM

Blessed be the pour. A carefully calibrated pour lies at the heart of a memorable wine tasting.

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hat’s in a pour?

You’ll notice that the quality and variety of wines available by the glass in most restaurants has improved. As people become more wine savvy, expectations have increased. This change is made possible partly by tweaking the amount of a standard pour.

Some choose to give value by using a 6 oz pour. As employees tend to slightly overpour, this amounts to roughly 3.5 glasses per bottle. You get a larger pour, but the quality may not be up to your expectations.

Many are moving to a 5 oz pour as a way to serve higher quality and hence, more expensive wines. At 5 or actually 4.5 pours per bottle, a restaurant can serve a wine by the glass that would normally only be sold by the bottle.

There is one other pour only officially recognized in closed circles.

The “Club Pour” is an 8-10 oz pour subsidized by hefty club dues. This extravagance exists only in certain places. Here are some clues to let you know if you’re entitled to a “Club Pour.”

1. Are you at the club?

2. Well, Number One pretty much covers it.

Drink well, Curt

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BAKE A SARAH CAKE

BY JENNY KING | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

So easy, so very chocolate-y – this is a cake for all seasons.

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t’s November and time to pull out the family recipes.

While we know you’re obligated to present the ubiquitous pumpkin and pecan pies, Sarah Sloan of Highlands suggests you might want to try this yummy chocolate cake to have around. She says it’s great to feed unexpected drop-ins and she usually bakes it in a sheet pan. It makes a quick and easy last minute dessert and is always a hit at church socials and pot lucks.

Ingredients: 2 cups Flour 2 cups Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 4 tablespoons Cocoa 1 cup Water 1/2 cup Cooking Oil 2 sticks Butter or Oleo (divided) 2 Eggs 1/2 cup Buttermilk 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 2 teaspoon Vanilla (divided) 6 tablespoons Milk 1 box Confectioner’s Sugar 1 cup Nuts (optional) Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cocoa in a mixing bowl. Using a small saucepan, heat water, oil, and one stick of butter to a boil.

Pour contents into the dry ingredients. Add eggs, buttermilk, soda, and vanilla. Mix well.

Pour into a lightly greased and floured sheet pan. Bake for 30 minutes. While the cake is baking, melt the remaining stick of butter, six tablespoons of milk, and one teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat and stir in confectioner’s sugar until smooth. Add one cup of nuts, if desired. Pour the icing onto the cake as soon as you remove it from the oven.

Serves…well, who knows? It depends on how large you want to cut the pieces. It’s chocolate you know, so be prepared for large slices.

This recipe does come with one caveat: Your family and friends may find it so delicious you’ll have to add it to the traditional Thanksgiving menu.

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This colorful dish is healthy, easy, and bursting with flavor.

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weet Potato with Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Seeds Anything with pomegranate looks great on the holiday table. This simple and colorful vegetarian dish can be enjoyed both hot and cold. The recipe presents a simple, yet wonderfully rich flavor combination, and even those who hate brussels sprouts usually like this dish. The naturally bitter flavor of brussels sprouts is offset by the sweetness of the sweet potato and fresh tanginess of the crunchy pomegranate seeds.

This dish can be served as a colorful, fresh side dish. It can also be served over the bed of quinoa for a more satisfying meal or over the bed of arugula for a wonderful salad.

Sweet potato is rich in Vitamins A, B, choline, potassium, and fiber, while brussels sprouts provide protein, as well as Vitamins C and K.

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Ingredients 2 large Sweet Potatoes cubed 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided 3 cups Brussels Sprouts sliced Seeds of one Pomegranate 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. Place the potato chunks on a cookie tray. Put four tablespoons of oil on top and roast for about 30 minutes or until the potato chunks are soft.

3. In the meantime, stir-fry the brussels sprouts in olive oil for three minutes, so that they are still crispy, yet browned.

4. In a large serving bowl, mix the sweet potatoes with the brussels sprouts gently, so that the potatoes don’t turn mushy.

5. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve.

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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe • 137 Main Street • Wright Square • 828-487-4633 ¢ ¢ ¢ C • 68 $ $ $ • C • • 76 Bella’s Junction Cafe • 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC • 828-526-0803 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 Brick Oven Pizza • 423 North 4th Street • 828-526-4121 ¢ ¢ • • C • 72 Cyprus Restaurant • 332 Main Street • 828-526-4429 $$$ • • • NC • 75 Dusty’s • 493 Dillard Road • 828-526-2762 ¢ ¢ • • C • • 76 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • 828-526-4188 ¢ -$$ $-$$ • • • C • • • 76 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth Street • 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ • • 76 The Log Cabin • 130 Log Cabin Lane • 828-526--5777 $-$$ $-$$ $$ • • • • • C • • 72 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden • 445 Main Street • 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ • • • • NC • • 4 $-$$ $-$$ $-$$ • • • • C • • • 69 Meritage Bistro • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-1019 Mountain Fresh Grocery • Corner of Fifth and Main • 828-526-2400 ¢ ¢ -$ ¢ -$ • • C • • 73 On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ • • • • • NC • • • 71 Paoletti’s • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 $-$$ • • • • NC • 74 *Rosewood Market • Main Street • 828-526-0383 $-$$ $-$$ • • C • 69 The Ugly Dog Pub • 298 South 4th Street • 828-526-8364 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 73 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807 $-$$ • • • • NC • • 5 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company • 50 Slicers Ave. Sapphire, NC • 828-743-0220 $ $ $ • • • • C • • • 74 Slabtown Pizza • 45 Slab Town Road 828-743-0020 $ $ • • C • • 69 The Ugly Dog Pub • 25 Frank Allen Road • 828-743-3000 ¢ ¢ ¢ • • • C • • 73 Zookeeper • Mountain Laurel Shoppes • 828-743-7711 ¢ ¢ ¢ • C • • 74 Pricing Guide ¢ $

Minimal, most entrees under $10 Moderate, most entrees $10-$15

HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS Altitude’s at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121 Annie’s Cafe - 828-526-1663 Asia House - 828-787-1680 Bake My Day Bakery & Cafe - 828-487-4633 Bella’s Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803 Bistro on Main/Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590 The Bistro at Wolfgang’s - 828-526-3807 The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121 Bryson’s Deli - 828-526-3775 Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020 Cyprus International Cuisine - 828-526-4429 The Dog House - 828- 526-8364 Dusty’s - 828-526-2762 El Azteca - 828-526-2244 El Manzanillo - 828-526-0608 Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188 Golden China - 828-526-5525 Highlands BBQ Company - 828-526-5000 Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380 The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419

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The Log Cabin - 828-526-5777 Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden - 828-787-2525 Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019 Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400 On the Verandah - 828-526-2338 Pescado’s - 828-526-9313 Pizza Place - 828-526-5660 Paoletti’s - 828- 526-4906 Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383 Sports Page - 828-526-3555 Subway - 828-526-1706 SweeTreats Deli - 828- 526-9632 The Ugly Dog Pub - 828- 526-8364 Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035 Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn - 828-787-2525 Wolfgang’s Restaurant - 828-526-3807 CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS Buck’s Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997 Canyon Kitchen - 828-743-7967 Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200 Chester’s Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041 Chile Loco - 828-743-1160

C Casual

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Cornucopia Restaurant - 828-743-3750 Cork & Barrel Lounge - 828-743-7477 El Manzanillo - 828-743-5522 Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284 Grandpop’s Ice-Cream Parlor - 828-743-7711 Happ’s Place - 828-743-2266 High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411 Hunt Bros. Pizza at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337 JJ’s Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778 Mica’s Restaurant - 828-743-5740 On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334 The Orchard - 828-743-7614 Randevu Restaurant - 828-743-0190 Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company - 828-743-0220 Slab Town Pizza (STP) - 828-743-0020 Subway - 828-743-1300 The Gamekeeper’s Tavern - 828-743-4263 The Ugly Dog Pub -Cashiers - 828-743-3000 Table 64 - 828-743-4135 The Trout Cafe & Grille - 828-877-3474 Wendy’s - 828-743-7777 Winslow’s Hideaway - 828-743-2226 Zookeeper - 828-743-7711

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Mountain Dining

VENTURE VENTUREOUT OUT

HAPPILY BOGGED DOWN

BY DONNA RHODES

The tiny, reclusive bog turtle is quietly disappearing from our landscape.

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he bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, lives right here, free as he should be, in the Western North Carolina mountains.

Gabrielle Graeter, wildlife biologist and herpetologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, is very fond of these little reclusive critters.

“They live in a mysterious underground world. When I get to see one it is a wonderful moment,” she says.

Chances are you’ve never seen a bog turtle. An adult grows to a scant three to four Gabrielle Graeter inches long. Their dull, brown color, even with a dab of yellow on their necks, makes late body temp. In the spring they build them difficult to spot. In adneatly-camouflaged nests above ground dition, they live in a remote habitat, and often in the sphagnum or rushes in which they are usually buried in mud or bobbing in to lay eggs. In the winter they hibernate in dark, murky waters. It’s no wonder sightings the mud a few inches to a few feet below are next to impossible.

They like to sun themselves on a bright the surface.

Bog turtles are a rare delight, but they are day, but not like sliders who boldly bask on a stump. Boggers stay well-hidden. They in danger. An estimated 80 to 90 percent alternate between water and sun to regu- of their habitat has already been lost to

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human encroachment. The Wildlife Commission occasionally has funds to protect important habitats but it takes years and miles of paperwork to make a purchase. In the meantime, the land can be sold to a developer and that’s that. It’s an odd thing in our state. Animals are protected by law, but their habitat is not.

Go figure!

So what can you do to protect these tiny four-leggers? If you own land on which there is a bog, contact Graeter (gabrielle.graeter@ ncwildlife.org).

She can inspect and talk to you about what animals inhabit your domain.

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is also active in purchasing habitat. For more information about bog turtles and for an opportunity to donate towards conservation efforts with this species, check out projectbogturtle.org.

Other ways to give are outlined at ncwildlife.org/Give-Donate. Visit ncwildlife.org to learn more about the amazing animals that live right in our own backyards.

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HOODED MERGANSER PHOTO BY ED BOOS COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AUDUBON SOCIETY

(Lophodytes cucullatus) his distinctive winter resident can be found on wooded ponds where it feeds on fish, crustaceans and insects. The hammerhead crest is mostly white in males and brown in females. Wing flapping produces a high trill in flight.

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FOSTERING A RESEARCH CORPS

BY SONYA CARPENTER

Research funded by the Highlands Biological Foundation offers vital clues to surviving in a warmer world.

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or over 50 years, the Highlands Biological Foundation has provided grants in support of scientific research, bringing graduate students and research scientists to Highlands from all over the country and the world.

Vetted by our Board of Scientific Advisors, these grants make it possible for researchers to conduct their research in residence at the Highlands Biological Station, fostering an active research corps each summer that benefits all Station users. Our Grant-inAid program is a model of success, yielding hundreds of graduate theses and thousands of scientific papers over the years.

This summer, a few of our Grant-in-Aid recipients focused on how various species are responding to climate change.

One researcher, Eric Riddell, has been investigating how salamanders are deal-

Eric Riddel

ing with these changes. Current projections suggest that climate change will reduce the majority of suitable habitats for salamanders in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the salamander capital of the world. However, these predictions do not account for biological processes, such as the ability to adapt to a new climate, which is expected to lessen the ecological impacts of climate change. Eric has been studying the potential for salamanders to acclimate to their environment by rapidly adjusting physiological and behavioral traits. By incorporating acclimation, he hopes to provide more realistic projections on the potential ecological impacts of a warming world.

Over the summer, Eric measured the body temperatures of salamanders in the field to improve models that predict the

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influence of climate change. Body temperatures are perhaps the most important component of these models because they estimate how much energy a salamander gains and loses at any particular time and location. The amount of energy gained can determine if salamanders have enough energy to produce offspring in a specific geographic location. Upon incorporating his findings into advanced ecological models, his research suggested that salamanders can maintain energy budgets that are capable of producing offspring under future climate change. Therefore, the physiology and behavior of animals might play a critical role in determining the risk of extinction in changing environments.

For more information regarding the research conducted at HBS, visit our website at highlandsbiological.org.

Prepping your garden for the hardship of winter is very much a careful dance.

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mulch as much as 45 inches. (Say ccording to the Old Farmer’s it fast “How much mulch would Almanac, we should at least most mulchers mulch?”). have a plan in place, beRemember, winter mulchcause Old Man Winter will have a ing isn’t to keep out weeds, or heavy foot this year. Once he starts to protect from drought. Winter tromping through our gardens, he mulching is you putting a heavy won’t let up until Spring. quilt over your plants to protect In Novembrrrrrrr, the elusive them. Think of those bulbs as cold “midsummer night’s dream” little toes – how many blankets morphs into an early winter’s day will it take? As many as it takes. scream. It’s time to protect your It wouldn’t hurt to put a good bulbs. When it comes to bulbs, layer of six to 12 inches of mulch you can dig them up to protect on your bulbs, and even more so them, or let them winter over in the for dahlias. ground, hoping they don’t freeze

BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS But, and this is where the dance and turn to mush. Many of our Spring of the mulch really comes in, don’t and Summer favorites start from bulbs THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER mulch too early or rodents may take – dahlias, daffodils, iris, gladioli, tulips, up residence. They’ll think you’ve etc. A variety of bulb plants will debuilt them a winter condo, and they could cause damage light us from mid-March through October; they’re the kind of to the bulbs. Wait until the ground is frozen one to two inchfriends we want to keep around. If protected, the bulbs get es. Another very important part of the mulch dance; next larger and produce smaller bulbs. Every two to five years, you Spring, don’t remove the mulch all at once. Spring doesn’t should divide your bulb plants after they bloom.

This time of year, it’s all about the dance. The garden dance happen in one day either; instead of cueing “Flight of the Bumblebee,” once again turn to Tchaikovsky –“The Waltz of I’ll call “The March of the Mulch” (cue in some of Tchaikovsky’s the Flower” works well in Spring. So grab your shovel, take a “The March”). For heavy winters, you may need to mulch bow and start your own “March of the Mulch.” more than you ever thought. In parts of New York, mulchers

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TIME TO PROTECT YOUR BULBS

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TALKING TURKEY

BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS

A Foraging Raft Photo by William McReynolds

Benjamin Franklin was right, the Wild Turkey is a great American bird.

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ike the potato, tomato, corn, and tobacco, the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a North American gift to the world.

According to Lovett Williams, in 1492 the population of this indigenous bird covered a good deal of the eastern and southern continent and numbered 40 million. By 1940, overhunting and habitat loss had reduced their presence to just 12 percent of their earlier range. Since then, good conservation and transplant efforts have reinstated the Wild Turkey and it now appears in all states except Alaska.

This truly native American is highly social and prodigiously vocal within their flock or raft. They produce at least 30 distinct calls, signals to others within earshot. The males gobble to call the hens, hence they are gobblers. There are also “whippoorwill calls” to warn an adversary, distinct

“rattles” that signal a fight, and a sharp, loud note or “alarm putt” signaling an approaching predator. Other alarms include an “alarm pit-pit-pit” calling all heads up, a “singing alarm” signaling a high-flying bird of prey and “distress scream” when attacked. Hens emit “hatching yelps,” “hatching hoots,” and “assembly yelps” to hatchlings and young poults. There are a variety of other turkey whistles, cackles, clucks, coos and calls. Poults begin imprinting on their hen mothers’ calls even before hatching.

Immature males are called Jakes. Gobblers or Toms court females and try to intimidate other males with a puffed-up display of feathers that is worthy of a float in a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Gobblers and some hens sport beards, wattles, caruncles and a snood hanging over the

beak. The male’s featherless head can change colors quickly from gray to red and blue signaling mood and sexual interest.

Turkeys forage along roads and in open fields and have home ranges of hundreds of acres depending on the availability of insects, grubs, nuts, and other food. Nationally, their range has expanded north and much farther west. Adults molt gradually once a year in the warmth of the summer months. The Thanksgiving Day turkey that graces our tables each year is a domesticated version of America’s Wild Turkey.

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

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BABY SNAPPING TURTLE PHOTO BY ERIC RIDDELL COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

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HISTORY HISTORY

AT THE CROSSROADS, 1987

BY JANE GIBSON NARDY

HISTORIAN, CASHERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A 30-year-old photo highlights the seismic shifts that have roiled the Cashiers Crossroads.

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ne of my recently discovered cousins, Doug Tritt, who knows I’m always looking for a subject for a new article, told me about this old 1987 aerial view of the Cashiers Crossroads taken prior to the addition of a traffic light. Susan Fowler, whose father, Conrad Adrian Fowler, owns the picture, lent me a copy, which I had scanned and recopied. There were some stop signs at the Crossroads although they are hard to see in this almost 30-year-old picture. ((A 1976 aerial photo of the Cashiers Crossroads area, taken from a different angle can be found on page 76 of “The Cashiers Area, Yesterday, Today, and Forever.”)

I next emailed the picture to Carol and David Bryson, asking them to identify as many of the buildings pictured as possible in 1987. Their business, David H. Bryson’s Land Surveying, was located near the crossroads.

They thanked me for the stroll down memory lane and their building identifications follow:

Starting at the top left and going across highway:

Howard Zachary’s Exxon Station (Originally “Esso” Station) Cashiers Chamber of Commerce (Once home of Mrs. Brown) Laurelwood Inn (Now owned by the Dews family) John Lee Rogers Gulf Station (Built circa 1944) Bud Rogers Shell Station (When summer residents pulled up to the pumps, Bud greeted them with “Hello, tourists.”)

(Note: John Lee Rogers and Bud Rogers were brothers and Howard Zachary was their cousin.

They daily watched each other, played jokes on each other and kin-folks had to get a few gallons of gas at each station so not to play favorites.)

West side: Lyn K. Holloway Antiques (She was wellknown and loved around town) Fowler’s Hardware Wachovia Bank (Now Wells Fargo) West side continued: L. V. Lee Realty Market Basket Restaurant (Stir-fry cooked on

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hot stones at each table) Pharmacist Mark Zachary’s Drug Store Fowler’s Olde Home Place Fowler’s Texaco Service Station East side: These buildings face the original, unpaved road.

Meagan’s Market Dress Shop V. C. Smith Real Estate and an unknown Accounting business Tommy’s Restaurant (Locally owned Mom and Pop Cafeteria we all miss) Golf Apparel Cashiers Realty The Apple Tree Clothing Shop The Art Barn David H. Bryson’s Land Surveying Earl Smith, Architect Leah’s Restaurant (Round building in back) Dear Readers, if you have corrections and/ or additions to these building identifications, please email Jane Nardy at janesaerie@aol.com or call (828) 743-9002.

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Highlands Presbyterian Church

Episcopal Church of the Incarnation

First Baptist Church

HISTORY HISTORY

Highlands United Methodist Church

AMENS AND HALLELUJAHS

BY DONNA RHODES | PHOTO COURTESY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Who’s in charge of local churches? The answer is a bit more complicated than you’d expect.

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ne thing churches have in common all the way back to the Middle Ages is strong, influential families. Charismatic preachers, popular community figures, and prominent members often characterize and define the church persona.

When I was growing up, two families dominated our church’s congregation: a U.S. Representative and a drug store chain owner (interestingly enough, named Moses).

They claimed the first few pews of the First Baptist. Their position front and center was

a statement of their influence in church matters. They constituted the heart and voice of the church body.

And so it’s been in Highlands.

Ran Shaffner tells this popular story in his book, “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” Wally Henry, a local church member, was walking down Main Street one day when a visitor walked up to him and asked, “Could you direct me to the Church of God?” Wally furrowed his brow and thought a bit. He scratched his head and finally said

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that the Methodist Church belonged to Mr. Davis. The Ravenels laid claim to the Presbyterian Church. The Halls were in charge of the Episcopal Church, and the Potts laid claim to the Baptist Church. But for the life of him, he didn’t know any church in town that belonged to God! To learn more about Highlands’ amens and hallelujahs, visit Highlands Historical Society’s Museum on weekends through November or highlandshistory.com or email highlandshistory@nctv.com.

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HISTORY HISTORY

PETAL POWER

BY WILEY SLOAN

The 2016 Dazzling Dahlia Festival was a record-setting showcase for local blossoms and a successful bonus for the Highlands Historical Society.

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tarting a new event in the Highlands area can sometimes feel like walking on thin ice, but Joyce Franklin used her persuasive nature and unending enthusiasm to convince her friends at the Highlands Historical Society that they should join the organizing committee.

Through a concerted team effort, the Dazzling Dahlia Festival has grown larger each year.

In 2016, there were 322 blossoms entered by 41 energetic gardeners. Jimmy Evans won Best of Show for his decorative dahlias, and won a ribbon for each of the other five entries

that he made. Jimmy has been growing dahlias in his mother’s garden for years. He inherited his love of these gorgeous flowers from his mother who had grown the flowers for more than two decades before that. Other talented growers filled the hall with a wide variety of blossoms that drew more than 281 visitors to the Civic Center on Saturday afternoon. This was the largest turnout that the show has enjoyed.

This increased excitement from the general public also was evident at the lecture by well-known local horticulturist Jodie Zahner. Jodie and her

husband Jeff are well known for their knowledge of mountain terrain and what it takes for plants to thrive in this environment. Ruth Claiborne shared her secrets on how to create beautiful dahlia arrangements. A tip of the hat goes to Lesley Jeffery who donated a picture of the “Dahlia Queen Bear.” Guests vied passionately to win the raffle for this beautiful piece of art.

Earlier in the week, Historical Society supporters gathered at the Highlands Falls Country Club for the Festival Patron’s Party. The venues have varied each year with one setting be-

Penny Mawyer, Dick Bolger and Mary Ann Hardman

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HEALTH HEALTH Vic Greene

MAKING EACH MOMENT MATTER

BY JENNY KING

CarePartners Hospice offers a team approach to personalized, compassionate service.

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ovember is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. CarePartners Hospice (a Mission Health affiliate) is now available in Highlands. The mission of CarePartners Hospice is to make the patient comfortable, and keep them alert and pain-free so that they may live in dignity, with a sense of serenity, while being surrounded by family, friends and caring, respectful professionals.

One of those professionals is Vic Greene.

Vic works with the chaplaincy services and comes to the Eckerd Living Center every week. A North Carolina native, his father was a Baptist minister, and Vic followed in

his footsteps. Vic was introduced to hospice care working as the college chaplain at Furman University, where he started a monthly support group and soon became a hospital chaplain.

In Macon County, CarePartners offers both men’s and women’s bereavement groups at Eckerd Living Center.

“These are safe and confidential places where members work together to support one another,” said Vic. “Grief is experienced in so many ways, physical, emotional and spiritual. Being with other grieving people can reaffirm that you are not alone.”

CarePartners uses the team approach,

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which includes Vic, a medical director, a clinical coordinator, three full-time RNs, a social worker and a volunteer coordinator.

They serve all of Macon County. While the vast majority of patients stay at home, Vic sees patients in facilities, too.

If you’re interested in speaking with the CarePartners team about services they offer, feel free to call the local Macon County branch at (828) 369-4417. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, call Melanie Seeger at the same number.

For a complete look at CarePartners and the many services they offer, visit the website at CarePartners.org or call (828) 277-4800.

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ECZEMA AND WINTER ITCH

BY DR. PAUL S. CABIRAN HIGHLANDS DERMATOLOGY

The irritations of dry skin are the price of winter in the mountains.

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everely dry skin during the winter months is a common problem in our area. Lower humidity caused by cold weather and indoor heating is one of the main culprits. Other factors that can cause excessive dryness of the skin include hot baths or showers, swimming pools, hot tubs and harsh soaps.

When the skin becomes excessively dry small cracks can develop in the surface which damages the moisture barrier function of the skin. The end result is dry skin eczema, which can be extremely itchy and bothersome.

Treatment for dry skin eczema includes avoidance of irritants and very hot water. I recommend lukewarm water when bathing, and mild unscented soap or cleanser. Don’t stay in the shower or tub longer than five minutes, pat your skin dry, apply a good moisturizer while the skin is still damp. Try to avoid strong fragrance and use an unscented moisturizer such as CeraVe or Cetaphil.

Using a humidifier in the home to increase the relative humidity may help with dry skin eczema. Additional consideration should be given to clothing that touches the skin. Plain cotton fabrics seem to be less irritating to the skin. Wearing a cotton base layer under a wool sweater can minimize irritation.

Over the counter anti itch creams such as one percent hydrocortisone or CeraVe “itch relief moisturizing lotion” may also alleviate symptoms of dry skin eczema. If this does not help, see your doctor or dermatologist, who may recommend a prescription strength topical steroid cream or ointment. Cases unresponsive to conventional therapy may require a biopsy to rule out a more serious condition.

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ARE YOU MALNOURISHED?

BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

The paradox of the American diet makes us both fat and malnourished.

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emember when you were in grade school? For some of us, that’s quite a while ago.

Back then, did you have friends in school with cancer or autoimmune disease? Did you have lots of friends who had diabetes II? Seriously, think hard and be honest! If you were in school now, your answer would probably be very different!

What has happened to our society? We have become a sick society, not one that exudes health with thriving lives. We are the product of the fast food and processed food industries.

Just because we eat fast food doesn’t mean we are doomed to be unhealthy but it does almost guarantee that we will be malnourished. This is vital to understand – we are malnourished so we don’t fend off disease and illness because our immune systems are so weakened by poor diet and the lack of nutritional content in the foods we eat.

How about this question? Why are we taking so many medications? The age of pharmaceuticals is here and has been here for quite some time now. And it is only getting worse.

Diabetes and insulin resistance, both rampant problems now, further break down the immune system. Chemotherapy for the cancers that we face is even more damaging to the cells of the body. Add to this concept the fact that most people who suffer and die from cancer are actually dying from malnutrition and not the disease.

If you are fighting cancer, don’t let anyone tell you that it doesn’t matter what you eat! Think logically before you begin your chemotherapy and remember how important it is to nourish your body before, during and after all of your cells are killed. If you want to be well again, you need to nourish your body with healthy foods – fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins and fats. This is

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becoming a serious epidemic but we can stop it if we want to. Remember, it is not normal to be taking more and more medications, nor is it “normal” to be unhealthy.

If you’re eating a diet of processed foods and chemicals in soft drinks, especially diet ones, you are literally killing the good inside your body and brain. What we eat can either be the most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison (sometimes not so slow)! Give yourself the gift of food and drink that is natural, coming from our earth and foundation. Grow your own if that suits you!

Keep things in perspective as you make choices in what you put into your body. If you sometimes have a snack that you know is unhealthy, give your body good nutrients at all other times of the day. If you need “fast” food, there are many good options for you to get out the door in a hurry with lots of great nutrients under your belt.

You are what you eat!

Sometimes mastering your body, your mind, and your spirit can be as simple as mastering your breathing.

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BY ASHBY UNDERWOOD

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shby Underwood has been teaching yoga for 17 years and is the co-owner of Yoga Highlands and a Practitioner of Rolf Method Structural Integration. In her Yoga Therapy practice she helps people develop a connection to yoga for a high quality life. She hosts wellness retreats (locally and abroad) with Mary Abranyi/ Cashiers Valley Fusion.

With Yoga Therapists and a staff of seasoned teachers at both studios, the opportunity to practice, learn, and discover your best self is right in your mountain town.

ave you ever kept a pace in your life that only seemed to get faster, while at the same time you felt more worn down than ever?

In several traditional eastern philosophies people are thought to be born with only a certain number of breaths for a lifetime.

Whether we pant throughout a busy day with shallow breathing, or lengthen each breath to experience a more present and longer attention to life, that is a moment-tomoment choice.

When I first starting practicing yoga, the physical yoga postures were my main focus, maybe my only focus! It happens to all of us...

“Am I doing this right?” Our eyes search outwardly for the teacher and the right form.

If we as students are uncertain, confused, or “being led” too often in the practice, then our concentration is too outward to experience the peace that yoga offers. Just like a fast-paced life, we get too caught up in the outer circumstances and can get carried away from enjoying the present.

The truth is that on a daily basis we manipulate our breath much more than we manipulate our body, almost holding our breath

still while we move through our daily habits.

Learning to live fully in each moment happens by developing connected breathing, when we can let our breath be the guide.

Taking a yoga class is a first step in learning how our body, breath, mind and longevity are linked. Our breath is the space-maker and the time-slower. Our breath resets our attention to what is important. Our breath is a key to our healing. Inflammation, anxiety, depression, heart-break, grief, memoryloss, awkwardness, the list goes on of what discomfort a conscious breath practice will attend to.

Understanding the full potential of your breath can come from practice with a qualified yoga teacher with clear intention.

Subtle awareness in the mind can bring both empowerment and vulnerability. There may be personal reasons that you were panting before and not diving deep into life’s experiences. As you let go of the holding patterns around your breath, healing happens, and so does ease.

Set aside time in your day to learn the breath techniques, claim your breath as a precious gift, and cultivate your sanctity, sanity, and perhaps a longer life.

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FULFILLING A DREAM

BY JENNY KING

Army Veteran Hank Ludlow during his Veteran Pinning Ceremony.

Four Seasons Compassion for Life ensures that a veteran’s dream is fulfilled.

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early a year after his hospice admission, Four Seasons Compassion for Life staff was thrilled to send Army Veteran Hank Ludlow and his niece Bonnie to Washington, D.C. on an Honor Air Flight.

While away, they toured the monuments and enjoyed the day with Hank’s brother, a fellow veteran. This trip was months in the making and required careful planning and coordination. When Hank first told his hospice team of his desire to travel on this flight, the decision was made to do whatever it took to make sure he was able to go. Behind the scenes, there was a flurry of activity. Plans were made to have medications in place, a portable oxygen concentrator was provided, and a local hospice on standby if any problems arose.

In the meantime, Hank continued his routine. His days were marked by frequent visits from his hospice team, including a pet therapy volunteer who brings her dog in to visit once a week. Those visits are always welcomed. He greets his visitors with a smile, and the office staff, who call to schedule visits, describe how much they enjoy talking with him. In addition to his team, he is visited often by his niece, who also receives frequent communications

from his hospice care team.

Not every day was the same. One particular day was marked by a very special event for Hank, a Veteran Pinning Ceremony. Four Seasons participates in the We Honor Veterans program and was able to arrange a ceremony to thank and honor Hank for his service to our country. It seems like a simple act, but is an important way for the staff to express their gratitude to the brave men and women who have served us. Hank was presented with a certificate and two pins, all of which are displayed proudly for all his visitors to see. To date, Four Seasons has honored over 150 veterans in Western North Carolina with these Veteran Pinning Ceremonies.

It seemed fitting to continue to serve this man in the best way that they could, so Four Seasons arranged his journey to visit Washington, D.C. His trip was on the last Saturday in September, and it was a very long and full day. He arrived home to Asheville that evening, and was greeted at the airport by members of the community, fellow veterans, and members of his own hospice care team.

Callie Davis, Community Outreach Coordinator for Four Seasons Compassion for Life says, “What is perhaps the most meaningful

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part of this experience was the opportunity to help him achieve his goal and live his life to the fullest. It is the enduring goal of Four Seasons Compassion for Life to provide that level of care and respect for each and every patient we serve. We don’t take one single day for granted.”

For more information about Four Seasons Compassion for Life please contact the Highlands branch office at (828) 526-2552.

You may also visit them online at FourSeasonsCFL.org or call (866) 466 -9734.

The Four Seasons Team awaiting Hank’s return.

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GRACIOUS MOUNTAIN LIVING

BY WILEY SLOAN | PHOTOS BY BERNIE COULSON

This enchanting home offers all the comforts of gracious mountain living.

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ass through the gated entrance and proceed down a sun-dappled lane to your dream home just a short hop from downtown Highlands.

The scent of rhododendron and mountain laurel fill the air as you approach the wide front porch. The rock and wood exterior combine with rhododendron rails on the decks to give this home an appealing mountain flair.

Notice the attention to detail throughout the home.

The Great Room with its decidedly English elegance is reminiscent of looks you see at the Biltmore. The gleaming wood floors and rustic beams offer rustic sophistication. Enjoy these beautiful fall days on the expansive decks with eye-catching views of Whiteside Mountain. Grab your favorite beverage and stroll

through the grounds complete with native shrubs, multiple waterfalls, and a koi pond.

Perimeter fencing allows your pets to run free without fear of straying too far.

Feel the warmth of the ambrosia maple cabinets as you prepare gourmet meals in a kitchen that Martha Stewart would approve of. Features including a wet bar, a large island with a gas cooktop, and a large Butler’s Pantry/Catering Prep Area make entertaining a breeze. Entertain in style in the open dining room with views of the front gardens.

You will feel especially pampered in the Owner’s Suite.

Imagine yourself enjoying the His and Her Baths with connecting walk-through shower.

Dual closets keep your clothing neat and ready for any event.

Open the suite’s French doors to enjoy gen-

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tle mountain breezes or to step on to the wrap-around balcony.

The Upper Level includes two Guest Suites connected by a Gallery overlooking the Great Room. This offers great exhibit space for family photographs or your favorite art work. Hop into the elevator to descend to the Terrace Level where your guests can enjoy the Home Theatre with its stone fireplace and kitchenette. Workout in the large Exercise Room, then finish up those business chores as you enjoy mesmerizing views from your well-appointed Office. The Guest Suite that everyone vies for is on this level, too. It includes a double sized shower with bench and dual rain heads.

Ooh, la la.

There’s no need to fret about the infrequent snows that a Highlands’ winter brings. Your

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heated driveway leads into a Double Car Garage with its own Workshop. Unload everything into the elevator to reach your ultimate destination.

Descend to the Garden Level where you have a complete Apartment perfect for the in-laws or for live-in help. This space includes a Den with kitchenette with eating area and a Guest Suite. Relax on the wide balcony to enjoy nature’s splendor.

This uniquely spectacular home beckons you to come for a tour. Once there you will want to make it your own. This home is colisted by Andrea Gabbard of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty at (828) 200-6742, BHHSmmr.com and MeadowsMTNRealty.com; and Dot Ivy Champion, Certified Residential Broker of Champion Realty Company at (404) 3101722, dottiechamp@yahoo.com.

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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

BY CINDY RODGERS STATE FARM

Thoughtful financial gifts are a smart, loving way to remember the people on your Christmas List.

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or Young Children: Contribute to College: With college costs rising each year, starting a college fund early makes sense. There are various savings options to choose from — some of which have the potential to grow tax-deferred and may qualify as a deduction on your state tax return.

For Teenagers or Young Adults:

Book a Session with a Financial Professional Help a young person you love start off on the right foot financially by setting up a session with a financial professional. Contact your State Farm agent about helping a young person in your life understand how to achieve their financial goals, such as saving for a car, while teaching them how to establish a budget and use credit

cards responsibly.

For Friends or Relatives: Make a Donation: If you don’t know what to give some one this year, contribute money or needed material goods to their favorite charity. This is a gift you can benefit from too — you may be able to receive an income tax deduction for your contribution.

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A SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWHOUSE

BY WILEY SLOAN

All the modern indulgences and amenities are built into this graceful showhouse.

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erched high above the Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove is a stunning Arts and Crafts-style estate featured as a Southern Living Showhouse. At 4500 feet, the mesmerizing panoramic views overlook the Tom Jackson–designed golf course to the distant mountain vistas.

Enjoy relaxed entertaining while pampering family and friends in utmost comfort.

The carefully designed floor plan optimizes every square foot. Enjoy eye-catching panoramic vistas from most every room.

The expansive decks built of Brazilian hardwood offer durability and lasting beauty.

Stone accents meld with cedar shake shingles to dress the entrance in sophisticated mountain style. The beautifully landscaped front yard provides a level entry to the home’s light-filled foyer. The formal

Living Room is dressed to impress – imagine your favorite artwork above the grand stone fireplace. Evenings are especially alluring as the light from the magnificent chandelier cascades down from the twostory ceilings. The adjoining Dining Room flows into a well-appointed Chef’s Kitchen with custom cabinetry and a professional Thermador range. The large limestone island offers generous seating with space for serving. Enjoy a casual dinner in the four-season Carolina Room with its built-in grill, custom ventilation system, flat screen TV, and cozy fireplace. Wrought iron and brick complement the covered portico leading to the two car Garage which includes a spacious Suite that is perfect for in-laws, or your au pair, which is currently used as a gym/workout room and includes

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a full bath.

Welcome the morning from the first of three Master Suites. Here on the Main Floor you can savor the fresh air and stunning scenery from your private deck. No need to fret, your family or guests have two more Master Suites just as stunning. On the Terrace Level they even have their own spacious Family Room with mini-kitchen and are in close proximity to the outdoor hot tub. They will especially appreciate this extra privacy. Those who prefer a bird’s eye view can choose from the two Bedrooms with en-suite Baths located on the Upper Level. They will enjoy their own intimate Family Room overlooking the living room.

Take advantage of the cozy warmth of a gently glowing fire in any of the home’s multiple fireplaces. There is space for everyone

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to enjoy their own special time together in this cozy and comfortable setting. The light-filled rooms are perfect for a variety of uses, including an artist’s studio, a nursery or for a game room or office. You will be wowed by the beauty throughout. Its traditional features include an elegant combination of transitional and classic Southern style, exquisitely decorated with the finest furnishings, accessories, window treatments, rugs and lighting. Offered turnkey and fully furnished, this estate is a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer.

To schedule a visit to this stunning home, call Jochen Lucke at Silver Creek Real Estate Group at (828) 226-1126. To peruse this home or any of the other gorgeous homes in their extensive inventory, visit www.ncliving.com. Don’t delay.

This is a gem of a home that you don’t find every day.

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RENOVATING BURLINGAME

BY JENNIFER WEBB

Burlingame Country Club embarks on a bold plan to renovate and expand its amenities.

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he members of Burlingame Country Club have approved a major two-year, multi-phase Renovation Project.

The expansion follows a period of renewed growth at the club due in part to the opening of memberships to non-residents.

The projects include major funding for facility updates and modernization, while also expanding casual dining, lounge, and bar areas. Most of the work will be done in the off season to minimize disruption to normal club activities.

Burlingame CC and its membership en-

gaged industry leader The McMahon Group to help develop and introduce the renovation project to the membership.

“The overwhelming approval, 88 percent of members voting, is an industry milestone,” says Bill McMahon. “I have been involved in many projects over the years and this is a remarkable approval rate and truly indicates the Burlingame Country Club and its membership are ready to move forward”.

“Great clubs get lots of use,” says Burlingame General Manager Brian McEnteer, “and that means we need to keep pace

with our active membership by keeping amenities fresh, up-to-date and as enjoyable as possible.

“We’re really pleased to have more members in our Burlingame family but with that comes our responsibility to continue to create a great experience for them. This expansion will do that and then some so that we will have many great and truly enjoyable years ahead.”

Improvements to the Golf Course, Lawn Sports Complex and Wellness Center will also be addressed in this project.

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HOT BURNER MARY

BY DONNA RHODES | ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER

Maybe it’s genetic – Donna’s dilettante approach to the domestic arts is a couple of degrees away from Homemaker of the Year.

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ll the women in my family were culinary queens, each vying for the biggest crown.

Late winter, in anticipation of the next year’s plantings, harvests, picklings, and preservings, they religiously rifled through stacks of Burpee seed catalogs and the Farmer’s Almanac. Though not a seed had sprouted, a blue-ribbon casserole was already in the making.

Yes, the womenfolk I called kin were canonized for their cooking… and their housekeeping. All, that is, except for one… my mother. She had her own home-maker’s creed: If it takes more than half an hour, it’s not worth doing.

This applied to cooking, artwork, house

cleaning, and more. Take house cleaning for example (please … take it). Her method: vacuum the middle of the floor (nobody’s gonna look anywhere else), shove everything into drawers and closets (they’re not gonna look there either), and put out fresh flowers (they will look there, distracting them from the dirty floor and cluttered closets).

As for cooking: I learned early-on that chewy lumps are integral to a gravy’s texture, toast is the color of charcoal, and since rice sticks to your ribs, make it gummy by fusing it to the bottom of the pan. Here is where Mother acquired the nickname, “Hot Burner Mary.” Even though gravy, rice, and toast were done in minutes, they involved a brand of meticulousness that Mother not

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only lacked, but conscientiously avoided.

Where she fell short, the stove kicked in…on high. Many a saucepan went to the gastronomic graveyard of crackled cookware and pitted pots.

So here’s to the aunts and grannies who taught me sauces didn’t have to be clotted. Rice could be fluffy. And a simple appliance adjustment could pop up tan toast every time.

Now, pardon me, Hot Burner Mary is coming to dinner and I have a bit of vacuuming, shoving, and flower arranging to do. The rice is ready. It’s chemically bonded to my Calphalon. The gravy has islands of flour lumps lolling about. And the rolls resemble obsidian.

BY MARY BETH BRODY EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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s you know by now, the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The Brexit vote is expected to have major implications for Britain’s trade and economic relationships – but how might it affect you, as an individual investor?

At first glance, you might be worried. After all, right after the results came in, we saw a sharp decline in stock markets around the world, including here in the United States. But by taking a step back and looking at the big picture, you might see that the outlook for investors is nowhere near as gloomy as you may have thought.

Here are some suggestions for maintaining your perspective: • Be patient. It’s not so simple for the U.K. to just pack its bags and bid “adieu” to the European Union. In fact, it may take three or more years before the U.K. actually departs.

This extended time period can give financial markets a chance to absorb the new reality – while giving investors time to ponder their long-term strategy.

• Don’t forget about the “fundamentals.”

Financial markets dislike uncertainty, which is why they fell so sharply after Brexit. But the markets move much faster than the fundamentals that actually drive stock prices

– and, despite Brexit, these fundamentals remain generally positive. In the U.S., economic growth is expected to continue in the 2 to 2.5 percent range, and the prospects of a recession remain small. U.S. companies will continue to operate in Britain as before, and British companies will still participate in the global economy.

• Review your investment portfolio – and look for opportunities. If you’ve done a good job of building a diversified portfolio that’s based on your individual needs, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, you may not need to take any action in the immediate aftermath of Brexit. Diversification is especially important, because it’s possible that some financial assets may be more negatively affected by Brexit than others; you can blunt this impact by owning a wide range of investments. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can ease the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.) As you review your holdings, you may even want to consider adding international and U.S. stocks, if appropriate for your situation, to take advantage of the drop in price of many quality companies. As always, of course, be aware that the value of your shares will fluctuate and you may lose prin-

cipal.

A l s o , international investing does c a r r y s o m e special risks, mostly related to currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.

• Keep your focus on the long term. If Brexit-inspired volatility does go on for a while, keep your focus on your long-term financial goals, which have not changed. By staying focused on the “far horizon,” so to speak, you’ll be less tempted to make short-term moves that may not be in your best interest.

• The Brexit vote may not be a positive development for the global economy. But we’ve gotten past bigger events in the past, including wars and other political crises, and we’ll get through this one, too. As the British themselves famously posted on their walls during World War II, “Keep Calm and Carry On.” That’s good advice for investors, too.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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UNDERSTANDING BREXIT

SERVICE DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

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ART LESSONS

BEAUTY

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CABINET DESIGN

CABINET DESIGN

CLEANING SERVICES

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CUSTOM FURNITURE

GUTTERS

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INTERIOR DECORATING

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

CONSTRUCTION

GIVING GIVINGBACK BACK

• VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT •

Restorative Aide Jeannine LeGeyt (left), and Volunteer Linda Arnold (right)

AN ANGEL AMONG US

BY JENNY KING

Linda Arnold’s cheerful service to the residents of the Eckerd Living Center is a reflection of the staff’s tireless commitment.

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here are angels among us and you just can’t see their halos.

Take, for example, Linda Arnold.

Linda and her husband Charlie moved to Highlands full time about 13 years ago. Her parents were quite civic minded, so Linda always understood the importance of community service. After retiring, she immediately immersed herself in giving to others by volunteering at the Eckerd Living Center in Highlands.

When her mother had to be placed in a nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama, Linda observed how short-staffed they were and helped where she could. She saw the impact volunteers could have, so it was a natural fit for her to give her time to the staff and residents at the Eckerd Center. She

started by helping the staff serve dinner and over the years it evolved from going once a week to being there all day Fridays. Now, as a volunteer member of the Activities Team she’s become “an angel,” according to one staff member.

“I read to them, I facilitate a program called Moving and Grooving, I help serve lunch and after lunch I lead the Bingo games,” she says. “Oftentimes, if one of the staff members isn’t able to come to work, they’ll call one of the members of the Activities Team to the floor, so I’m the only one available to lead activities with the residents.”

She is frequently asked how she can volunteer at a nursing home.

“Given the amount of time I spent at

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my mother’s facility, it wasn’t hard for me to jump right in,” she says. “I explain that when you work there, you get to know the residents. They become people with names and families and you build relationships with them and with the staff.”

Arnold can’t praise the staff of the Eckerd Living Center enough.

“Every single staff member, down to housekeeping, knows these residents and interacts with them,” she says. “ The administration does such a great job of hiring people who care. It makes it so easy to volunteer there.”

It’s a mutual feeling. The staff members are quick to praise Arnold’s dedication and energy and as one says, “I don’t know what we would do without her.”

GIVING GIVINGBACK BACK

FOR THIS WE GIVE THANKS

BY JULIE SCHOTT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has plenty of gratitude for the people and organizations whose vision and generosity have ensured that the Plateau’s special places are preserved.

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ighlands-Cashiers Land Trust has been working for over a century to protect valuable land resources for all generations. During this season of Thanksgiving, we asked our staff what they were thankful for.

Below is a list of some of our top 15. What are you thankful for?

We are thankful: • For the Ravenel children who, over 100 years ago, donated Ravenel Park, home of Sunset and Sunrise Rocks, one of the most visited greenspaces in Highlands.

• For the 50 land owners who have conserved nearly 2,300 acres and chosen to have HCLT accept their donated conservation easements.

• For all those that pick up trash on Land Trust properties, providing us with some of the cleanest trails and places in the mountains.

Satulah Mountain with Black Rock and Whiteside Mountain in the background.

• For the amazing and dedicated staff and board members that make the Land Trust such a great place to work. (That one’s from Gary, the boss! We all feel the same way.)

• To still have living old growth hemlocks on some HCLT properties, including the mighty Cheoah, the world’s largest living hemlock.

• For so many great hiking and viewing opportunities on and around the Plateau.

• To live in and conserve such a biodiverse area. Many of our conserved properties protect habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals.

• For the northern climate in a southern state.

• For the robust pool of talent we are able to draw from who present at our free Village Nature Series programs, teaching us about everything from elk to foraging.

• For the many organizations and businesses who partner with us.

• For clean and healthy headwater streams.

Many of our conserved properties protect the quality of the water you drink.

• For grantors and members whose support has made our Kids in Nature Programs possible, reaching 845 children annually.

• That in 1909 a group of citizens came together to protect the summit of Satulah Mountain for all to enjoy in perpetuity.

• To know that the work we do makes a lasting impact here.

• For people who care enough about the environment to support our organization.

To learn how we are protecting our most treasured places for all generations and to become a member visit hicashlt.org or call (828) 526-1111.

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OUR LOVE HAS NO BORDERS

BY DAVID STROUD

CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

Kaitlyn Moss and Caramel

Sweet Caramel’s soulful eyes reflect a lifetime of misery and neglect, and offer the promise of unconditional love.

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hen CHHS was asked to be one of only five animal welfare agencies in North Carolina selected to host brave canine survivors from across the Pacific Ocean, we immediately said yes.

But of the 31 dogs who came to the United States last month after surviving unspeakable conditions in an illegal dog meat farm in South Korea, one dog touched our hearts more than any other. You see, 30 of the dogs were one year old, two years old, or they were puppies. Only one dog of the 31 was older than two. And she was 10. So naturally… we chose her first.

Caramel is a testament to a canine’s will to live, and the capacity to forgive. She is the most gentle, calming soul we have ever been blessed to have in our care. As we stroked her soft hair and spoke soothing words into her ears, our hearts melted when we watched her bask in the love and compassion that she never knew for far too long.

When Caramel was first rescued in Jeonju, South Korea, she and the other 30 dogs spent a month of rest at a sanctuary where they experienced a loving, human touch for the first time. I have become friends with one of the volunteers who worked at

that sanctuary, a U.S. citizen named Heidi who currently resides in South Korea. Heidi shared with me an unforgettable experience she had with Caramel one day on a beach in South Korea: “We were walking one day near the coast of the Yellow Sea up north and Caramel just stopped and listened to the waves crashing and watched out through the fence line that borders the country. She was soaking up every moment, smelling the air and staring out at the waves. I wanted to stay there all day hugging her and I kept thinking about how this girl, almost 70 years old in human years, who had given birth to countless litters of puppies for man’s greed while living in disgusting, filthy cages her whole life was finally enjoying a small taste and scent of freedom. It’s a moment I will never, ever forget.”

Caramel is a 10-year-old female Korean Jindo mix. Sure, you might find a fluffier puppy. Or a younger dog for a hiking buddy or exercise companion. But you will never meet another dog who has more soul, more loyalty, more unconditional love, than Caramel. Her love has no borders. And neither does ours.

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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. Established in 1987, CHHS has rescued, provided compassionate care, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals. The shelter is located on Highway 64 in Sapphire, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads and is open 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact CHHS at (828) 743-5752 or visit us online at CHhumanesociety.org.

Leslie and Ron Ezerski

BY SUE BLAIR CARPE DIEM FARMS

The spirit of gratitude that informs every day at Carpe Diem Farms comes to the forefront during this season.

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very day at Carpe Diem Farms is one of Thanksgiving.

We are filled with gratitude for the horses that are our staff and colleagues, the land and the pristine water that flows through, the mountain majesty. Beyond the place and its inhabitants, we are most thankful for those who help us financially to provide the activities and programs we offer.

Being a non-profit is challenging at best. Having your programs experientialbased, utilizing nine horses makes it even more challenging. In order to support the horses, the Adopt-a-Horse Program gives individuals and families an opportunity to sponsor a horse’s annual expenses. The annual budget for the herd is $60,000! Five of the nine horses are presently “adopted.” The others are looking for their special family. We also have some Friends of the Horses who make gifts to the herd, the hay fund and even the peppermint and apple stashes!

Individuals and families have committed their personal resources to help provide for the horses to teach nearly 4,000 participants over 20 years. There have been a total of 22 horses who have taught children and adults alike.

Carpe Diem Farms is what it is because of the equines, and without help we just couldn’t do all we do.

Our adopters are truly an incredible group. Jeri and Bill Mauldin have been Sweet Pea’s adoptive family for over a decade, and Leslie and Ron Ezerski first adopted Tracy and now Izzy. Candy McKey, a long-term adopter, provides for Violet’s care. Jack Conway is “Dad” to Mercedes, and our most recent donor to the horses is Jill Finch.

Please see our website, carpediemfarms.org, if you’d like to learn more about how you can help. May all your days be filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.

Carpe Diem Farms, a 501©3 is located in Highlands.

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THE GIVING CIRCLE

GIVING BACK

MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE

BY MARGARET M. EICHMAN

Thanks to tireless efforts and a generous spirit, the members of Cullasaja Women’s Outreach have enriched their community in deeply personal ways.

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t’s an uplifting, million-dollar story…uplifting, outreaching, inspiring, and yet, very down-to-earth.

The 10-year history of Cullasaja Women’s Outreach is an amazing one. This grassroots collective, formed in 2006, believed that together they could make a positive difference in the local community. What they have accomplished is incredible. Since its founding, Cullasaja Women’s Outreach has invested over $1,030,000 in Highlands and Cashiers area not-for-profit organizations.

“Over the years, we have found so many wonderful people investing their time and talents to strengthen our community,” noted founding member Cris Hayes. “The range of organizations and services has expanded, focusing on literacy, education, health, hunger and healing. The programs offered clearly embrace our goal of inspiring, encouraging, and improving the life experiences of all here on the plateau.”

The past summer, this independent col-

lective of women — now 80 members strong — contributed a record-breaking $177,850 to local area charities and non-profits through their CWO Charities Fund. Monies raised were awarded to organizations in the Highlands-Cashiers area through a sophisticated grants process led by Grant CoChairs Joy Abney and Lindy Colson. Grant recipients included: Blue Ridge School; the Blue Ridge Mountains Health Project (Free Dental Clinic); Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau; Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society; the Center for Life Enrichment; Community Care Clinic of Highlands-Cashiers; Counseling & Psychotherapy Center of Highlands; Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry; Friends of Founders Park; The Gathering Table; Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival; Highlands Community Child Development Center; Highlands Emergency Council; Highlands Historical Society; Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust; Highlands Playhouse; Hudson Library; International Friendship Center Food Pantry; Literacy Council of

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Highlands; Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center; the Peggy Crosby Service Center; and the Summit Charter School.

“The organizations we support strive daily to make a difference in people’s lives,” noted Executive Director Frazer McCrorey.

“The teachers, doctors, staff, and volunteers of local not-for-profits are truly our first-responders,” added Margaret Eichman, her counterpart. “Cullasaja Women’s Outreach hopes that, by its example, everyone will get behind these folks – to help and encourage them in whatever way possible. They are working to strengthen the fiber and the future of our community. That’s worth far more than a million dollars…it is priceless.”

Partnering with the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, CWO established a CFWNC-CWO Charities Fund, which enables the group to raise funds and award them through a sophisticated grants process to make a meaningful difference in the local community.

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STEP UP TO THE “PLATE”

BY JENNY KING

At the start of the Plateau’s season of quiet desperation, the Food Pantry of Highlands can use some generous supporters.

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t’s turkey time (or ham time, or both)!

Thanksgiving is when we give thanks for our abundance with overloaded tables and tummies. We suffer an embarrassment of riches and enjoy the leftovers for days.

Not everyone in Highlands is so lucky.

The Food Pantry of Highlands does what it can to mitigate the situation, but your help is needed.

Executive Director Marty Rosenfiled says, “When faced with food scarcity and lack of work on the Plateau, the holidays certainly can be challenging. By midmonth all the country clubs have closed, and business in general has slowed down.

Plenty of our clients now find themselves with little work and hungry families. We at the food pantry are struggling to find where we are going to get turkeys and trimmings for 75 families. Christmas is just around the corner and we need some Angels to step up to the plate. I’m hoping we can work some magic and buy food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas

holidays soon. MANNA does a good job, but they won’t be coming up with turkeys and hams. We can use food and monetary donations, along with personal hygiene items, etc.”

With many of the businesses and clubs in town closing, it puts an extra strain on the Food Pantry. Many volunteers and donors have left for warmer climes and we need to step up. If you participated in August’s Poverty Simulation, you understand what pantry clients face. Can you imagine having hungry children or grandchildren? How are our less-thanfortunate elders faring? Please consider helping any way you can.

Food and money are always needed, but Rosenfield says many of his summer volunteers have gone back home. Do you have an hour or two a month you can donate in this time of need? Give from your heart as well as your wallet and help the Food Pantry of Highlands now.

For more information contact Marty Rosenfield at (828) 526-9828.

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END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR CRITTERS KATHLEEN BUB FOREVER FARM

Thanks to the Joseph E. Pickelsimer Center, Molly’s final days were filled with peace and love.

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n honor of National Animal Hospice Day, which is November 4, we would like to tell you Molly’s story.

She was a sweet little senior Boston Terrier whose owner was placed in a nursing home. In distress about her dog’s future, the owner understandably told her son that Molly should be euthanized instead of sent to a traditional shelter. Fortunately, the son knew about the Forever Farm and asked us if we would instead let little Molly live out her life with us. We wholeheartedly agreed.

Molly spent a very short time at the Forever Farm before it was realized that she was suffering physically and mentally from

the abrupt transition to such an active facility. An alternative was needed.

Friends for Life is probably the only animal rescue organization in the region that has a separate facility for palliative care and hospice. Our Joseph E. Pickelsimer Center is designed and operated for just that function. When any of our small animals are in need of special nursing, or end of life care, they are transferred to the Pickelsimer Center. Clean and comfortable, with soothing music, aromatherapy, and trained staff, it provides a tranquil environment for our special animals.

For the last few weeks of Molly’s life, she spent her days at the center with special

hospice care, and was fortunate to spend her nights alternating between the homes of two of our caring staff members. She knew in the end that she was loved.

Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization operating the Forever Farm, a lifelong sanctuary for senior and special needs animals. As described above, we also operate the Pickelsimer Center for animal palliative care and hospice. Please consider supporting our mission with a tax-deductible donation.

Our website is friendsforlifeforeverfarm. org For information, call us at (828) 5082460. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.

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HIGHLAND EXCURSIONS

BY JENNY KING

Justin Kingsland

A keen understanding of wilderness and a generosity of spirit lie at the heart of Justin Kingsland’s Highland Excursions.

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here is something special about Justin Kingsland, owner of Highland Excursions.

His life is all about giving back. As a former member of the British Army Special Forces, Kingsland has experienced firsthand the trauma of combat. He understands what veterans face upon returning to civilian life and that’s why he established Overland Unlimited Bridge of Hope, which takes veterans into the mountains so they can find balance, all at no charge to them.

Warrior Survival School is a year-round endeavor that delivers unique experiences aimed to educate service members and veterans about combat and operational stress and its long-term effects. Bridge of Hope, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is funded only by grants, donations, and any profits made from Kingsland’s Overland Unlimited Highland Excursions. It is a mission of the heart for this soft-spoken native of Wales, and one he hopes to grow.

While the non-profit side of things operates with a board of directors, Highland Excursions is, at this point, a one-man show.

His goal is to expand his business so he can continue to fund Bridge of Hope.

Why here?

“Topographically, Highlands is very similar to Wales and after visiting for years, I knew I wanted to be a part of this community,” he says. “My daughter and I live here full time and Ashlyn goes to Highlands School. We love it. Everything I purchase for Highland Excursions is bought locally, from the gas to the boxed lunches to the maintenance on the Land Rover we use.”

Highland Excursions specializes in fivehour back country trips with boxed lunches and snacks and he’ll take you to spots most people wouldn’t experience on their own.

Safety and comfort are paramount and he is equipped with all the necessary gear for overland travel. Justin is an experienced certified wilderness first responder and an expert in mountain driving. Highland Excursions is a legitimate Outfitter Guide service, having a Federal Permit from the National Forest Service.

His work with veterans is priceless and the Overland Unlimited Warrior Survival School has served over 100 participants thus far, all at no charge. Please consider making a monetary contribution to Bridge of Hope so he might continue to help veterans; and

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keep Highland Excursions in mind for your next outdoor adventure on The Plateau.

For more information on Highland Excursions, visit OverLandUnlimited.org or call Justin Kingsland at (828) 333-7980.

Justin with daughter Ashlyn

BIZ SPOTLIGHT

WHEN KINDNESS TOUCHES US

BY DONNA RHODES

Highlands thrives on a community-wide spirit of generosity and commitment.

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ighlands… the little town high in altitude and generosity. Statistically it’s one of the most charitable communities in North Carolina, if not the nation.

So it’s fitting during this month of Thanksgiving to voice heartfelt appreciation to all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute their money, time, and energy to our community all year long.

Bob Kieltyka, Executive Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, says, “Thank you, Highlanders, for your commitment, creativity, and compassion. Highlands is so much more than a lovely town in North Carolina. It lives, breathes, and epitomizes the essence of community.”

While businesses and groups step-up their contributions during the holidays, they also continue to work hard all year ‘round to sponsor charitable events, offer festival freebies, provide tours, stage tourneys for scholarships and other worthy causes, and host running and racing competitions. They put Highlands on the map with world-class food events and happenings. They provide a fabulous holiday parade and tree lighting. In recent memory are the kid-safe Halloween parties and events offered by downtown merchants, The Bascom, and other associations.

And it’s not just seasonal. Groups work all winter planning spring, summer, and fall events.

So kudos and thanks to everyone who contributes to the generosity and specialness of Highlands. Whether you volunteer, host, sponsor, contribute, or simply support the spirit of giving, the Chamber takes its hat off to your efforts.

As George Elliston said, “How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.”

If that’s true, then every day in Highlands is a thing of beauty and a joy forever.

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WILBANKS SMILE CENTER

Dr. Joe Wilbanks

BY WILEY SLOAN

For Dr. Joe Wilbanks and his experienced staff, it’s service with a smile, for a smile.

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r. Joe Wilbanks and his seasoned office staff have been bringing smiles to Toccoa, Georgia, and the surrounding areas for the past 30-plus years.

His employees carry more than 21 years’ dental experience and average over 11 years working with him at this office.

This should tell you something. They enjoy their jobs and the patients definitely know it.

The dental profession is constantly changing. This requires ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest technologies and procedures. You usually expect to have to go to big cities like Atlanta or Charlotte and visit multiple specialists in several appointments for complete dental care. To find a “one-stop” shop, look no further than the Wilbanks Smile Center in Toccoa for the complete dental treatment menu.

All of us probably know someone who has an aversion to going to the dentist. For folks who experience anxiety when think-

ing about dental visits, Dr. Wilbanks and his staff offer Sedation Dentistry, giving the patient the ability to be aware of what is happening without really being there. Other services include Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, Root Canal Therapy, Single visit crowns and Orthodontics and Invisalign. With the full array of services here, why would you go anywhere else?

Dr. Tom Hopkin, a fellow dentist and dental school compatriot at Emory Dental School, has been coming to Dr. Wilbanks for years, even when he lived as far away as Columbus, Georgia.

“Joe can handle multiple types of dental needs,” Dr. Hopkin says. “The work that he has done for me years ago remains in good shape, serving me well. I am impressed with how well he stays abreast of the latest techniques. If I were to write a testimonial for the Wilbanks practice it would say, ‘Excellent clinical skills, outstanding customer service, cutting-edge dental technology

and an atmosphere that is warm, friendly and relaxed, that’s the Wilbanks way’”.

We all want a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth. If you’re looking for a dentist to help you achieve these two goals, then give Dr. Wilbanks a call. You know that he must be good when most of his new patients come to him because of referrals from their friends and neighbors.

Call the office at (706) 886-9439 or 1-800884-9439 and make your appointment today. They are located at 278 East Doyle Street in Toccoa. Happy smiles to you!

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CROSS CREEK PRESERVE

6 BEDROOMS / 6.5 BATHS Located just 5 minutes from Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club in the beautiful gated Cross Creek

Community! Mountain estate home on 9.29 acres. The handsome home and guest house have been meticulously maintained.

It offers a spacious gourmet kitchen centrally located to the deck and porch areas, great room with floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace and high ceiling, and dining room. Both great room and dining room open up to the covered porch for more entertaining. The master wing on the main level has an exquisite bath, exercise room, private office and its own porch. There are three bedrooms with en suite baths on the upper level. The separate guest cottage features a living room with fireplace, kitchenette and two bedroom suites. This home invites relaxation, family gatherings and has wonderful mountain views and gorgeous landscaping! MLS# 81405 / $2,850,000

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

5 BEDROOMS / 6 FULL BATHS, 2 HALF BATHS This extraordinary home is proudly poised on 3.5 acres inside award winning community and golf club, Wade Hampton. It boasts expansive views of Whiteside Mountain and Chimney Top Mountain.

Designed by renowned architect Al Platt, this home offers exceptional attention to detail and quality, and offers both luxury and functionality. Each room in the house offers beautiful mountain views and the finest current finishes. The living room and Carolina porch are perfect for entertaining with a wonderful circular flow and large handsome fireplaces. The master bedroom, located on the main level, is large and luxurious with a large bright bathroom and separate walk-in closets. Additional spaces include 4 private guest suites, office with a view, large family room complete with kitchenette, fireplace, and a well-appointed workout room. The exterior of this home offers ideal spaces for family, friends, and pets to play, with extensive hardscapes including cascading water feature, beautiful low maintenance landscaping, flat lawn area, and fire-pit. Don’t miss this beauty!

MLS# 83817 / $3,800,000

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

4 BEDROOMS / 4.5 BATHS This beautiful home is nestled on 2.76 acres on Silver Springs Lake inside Wade Hampton. It offers

exceptional views of the lake and mountains. Designed by Mountainworks and built by Harris Custom Builders, this home offers exceptional attention to modern detail and quality. Each room in the house offers the finest current finishes blended with mountain rustic elegance including antique timber accents, large stone fireplaces, 10” antique oak plank floors, reclaimed wood on ceilings, gold fixtures in the kitchen and master bath, and anodized aluminum gutters. The bright spacious living room and Carolina porch with built in grilling kitchenette are perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. The handsome master bedroom, on the main level offers its own “secret” sitting room in the loft area above it. The exterior of this home offers beautiful low maintenance landscaping, flat lawn area, and a fire-pit. Silver Springs Lake is just steps away from the house. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and a gentle lakefront trail that wraps around the entire lake. This home is the perfect blend of chic relaxed style and mountain beauty! MLS# 84149 / $2,990,000

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MOUNTAINTOP GOLF CLUB

5 BEDROOMS / 5.5 BATHS Handsome lodge boasting fantastic views of Yellow Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Walking

distance to clubhouse, golf course, swimming pool, kids camp, spa and much more. Three levels allow plenty of room for guests including a playroom, office/study, family room, TV or art room, and large outdoor living with fireplace. Each room is spacious and well appointed. Four beautiful stone fireplaces throughout the home including great room, covered porch, master bedroom and lower level family room. 2-car garage and golf cart storage. Low maintenance perennial landscaping. Contact Liz Harris for more information on this home and on Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, one of the finest clubs in North Carolina. MLS# 82245 / $2,695,000

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BEAR CREEK FARM

3 BEDROOMS / 5 BATHS Enjoy breathtaking views from this private 38 acre estate. The cozy, but spacious farmhouse invites you to sit back, relax and rock to your heart’s content on the large front porch, surrounded by layers of mountain views and a nice cool breeze. The kitchen with eat-in breakfast nook is bright and sunny, and is complete with built-in gas range, two wall ovens with warming drawer, and many extras. Dining room with fireplace is located between the kitchen and living room. Large master bedroom on main level with sitting area, and two large guest rooms and bonus room upstairs are spacious and inviting with views from each room, including the bonus bunk room. The 3-car garage is complete with extensive storage and work bench, as well as a game room. Must see this one and experience the tranquility and breathtaking views!

MLS# 83707 / $1,799,000

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB

3 BEDROOMS / 3.5 BATHS A beautiful refined mountain home located just 5 minutes from center of Cashiers and 20 minutes

from Highlands. Offering exceptional mountain views, 3.47 private acres and the extensive low maintenance perennial gardens are your own private paradise. The home features bright and airy rooms with clean classic finishes throughout. Built in 2000.

Among the warm and inviting interiors are a formal dining room and a spacious living room with stone fireplace and adjoining family room that also has a fireplace. The spacious master is on the main level with guest suites on upper level. Much of the furniture is included. MLS# 82448 / $1,890,000

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB

3 BEDROOMS / 3.5 BATHS Handsome 2.5-story home crafted with beautiful reclaimed Appalachian log timbers boasting big

views off to the south and west and frontage on Chattooga’s small lake. This home gives you almost 4,000 heated square feet of generous space. Master on the main and guest accommodation on the upper and lower levels allow for maximum privacy.

Large game/bonus room downstairs provides additional room for a rainy day or for playful children. A large outdoor living space with fireplace is the favorite area to enjoy the mountains’ perfect summer temperatures and the sounds of Fowler Creek spilling over the dam in the lake below. MLS# 81395 / $1,350,000 Reduced by $225,000!

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

4 BEDROOMS / 4.5 BATHS This beautiful home in Wade Hampton Golf Club Community enjoys fantastic views of the 7th and

8th fairways as well as the lake on #7 and a view of Little Terrapin Mountain. It offers everything requested in a low maintenance mountain home. A beautiful, bright vaulted living room with a large window wall and floor to ceiling stone fireplace opens up to the covered deck overlooking the views. The charming dining room just off the kitchen is surrounded by windows, giving a lovely “treehouse� feeling. The large master bedroom is located on main level, and three additional guest suites located on the upper and lower levels. Great family room also located on the lower level. Located an easy distance from the main entrance and the clubhouse. This home is bright, clean, current and ready to go! Furnishings negotiable. MLS# 84529 / $1,450,000

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Perfect size, low maintenance, one-level living allows you to enjoy this three bedroom, three bathroom mountain retreat while taking in the area amenities, golf, tennis, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, rock climbing or sightseeing. This home features a great room with vaulted ceilings, oak flooring and stone fireplace. Open kitchen with breakfast bar, screened porch that leads to open deck for relaxing and enjoying the cool summer breezes.

Split bedroom plan with master suite by itself and two additional bedroom suites.

LOTS & LAND MLS# 81051 / $950,000 An exceptional 3.22 acre lot in renowned Chattooga Club offering privacy and fantastic mountain views! *MLS# 82733 / $475,000 Gentle estate lot in prestigious

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club. Easy building envelope with viewing platform in place.

MLS# 78968 / $400,000 Beautiful flat 0.53 acre lot in Chattooga Club. Within easy walking distance of the clubhouse and fitness center. Nice view potential with approved trimming. *MLS# 82731 / $395,000 Gentle estate lot in prestigious

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club. Easy building envelope with viewing platform in place.

HARP DRIVE Cute cottage just five minutes from the center of Cashiers, NC. Home features two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Large covered porch overlooking stream and pond view. Remodeled in 2007. Silver Run Falls is just three minutes away, as well as many other great outdoor activities and hiking trails.

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MLS# 84726 / $225,000 Exceptional 4 acre lot in High

Meadows with outstanding mountain views. Driveway roughed in.

MLS# 83219 / $69,000 Beautiful easy build lot of 0.99 acres

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STONE BRIDGE: LAKE GLENVILLE Fantastic lot consisting of 455 feet of deep lake frontage in a peaceful cove on the west side of Lake Glenville. Very gentle sloped lot with mature hardwoods. Building site suitable for close and easy walk to water. Enjoy paddle boarding, swimming and boating in your own quiet cove. Located in the exclusive Stone Bridge gated community which is comprised of eight homesites. Distinctive waterfront community with custom homes designed by some of Carolina’s finest. Community amenities include lakefront pavilion with fireplace, tennis courts, and boat ramp. Beautiful gated neighborhood. Dock permit. Norton Falls around the bend. Various hardwoods throughout for beautiful fall foliage. Second lot from cul-de-sac. MLS# 84423 / $649,000 MOTIVATED SELLER

LIZ HARRIS, Vice President 828.342.3194 / liz@cashiers.com Liz Harris joined McKee Properties in 2004 and quickly advanced as a leading Broker in the Highlands-Cashiers area. She specializes in sales and listings in Wade Hampton, Mountaintop, Chattooga and other fine clubs and communities in the area, as well as a range of other exceptional estates and homes. Liz brings a charismatic energy and current perspective to the firm. She is consistently a top ranked agent in the Highlands-Cashiers MLS.

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1693 CHIMNEY TOP TRAIL Enjoy sweeping panoramic mountain views from this incredibly private home nestled into the side of Chimney Top Mountain. A wonderfully built and maintained home with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths features three levels of hardwood floors, tongue and groove walls and high ceilings. The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has a large bank of windows to enjoy the views. Three fireplaces located in the living room, downstairs family room, and master. Additional lower level family

429 SASSAFRAS TRAIL A wall of windows invites you to enjoy the magnificent mountain and forest views. This contemporary style home boasts a spacious gourmet kitchen, family room, office/den, two laundry rooms, wine cellar, elevator, and a Carolina Room with fireplace. Master on main includes private screened porch. Lower level provides three bedroom suites and spacious family CONTACT: WAYNE MONDAY C: 828.508.8661 wayne@cashiers.com 138 | November 2016 | thelaurelmagazine.com

LAURELWOOD INN Outstanding opportunity in the middle of downtown Cashiers, NC. This charming motel complex has loyal following from visitors since the current owners opened in 1995. Includes large park primed for pond construction, large parking area & partially renovated barn building retrofitted to become a brewery/ restaurant. Multiple high quality wells, frontage on Highway 107 North and two small roads. Recirculating ponds, beautiful grounds. So much potential!

CASHIERS IN-TOWN Prime commercial or residential 17+ acre tract in the busiest part of Cashiers. Unrestricted, gently rolling topography. Across the street from McNeelys Rentals and ABC Store; adjoining Ingles and Pebble Creek to its east.

Approximately 850 feet of Highway 64 frontage. Existing well and room to handle septic on-site, or opt to tie onto expanded

GLENVILLE Private 3BR/5BA estate with two gated entrances offers big lake and mountain views from 69 unrestricted acres of rolling, mostly cleared land, and two charming homes.

The main house was tastefully renovated in 1990. Fine wood detailing, custom doors, stone fireplace, beautiful wood floors.

The tiny 2BR/2BA “tennis cottage” for guests can be accessed

SNOWBIRD 105+ acre high elevation tract in private, gated hiking community of other large tracts. Approx. 15 acres in open rolling meadow with antique apple trees and enormous views. Large stone fireplace/climbing wall with “camp” structure

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BIG SHEEPCLIFF Beautiful end of road setting offering privacy on 3+ acres and amazing long range views with perfect southeastern exposure at over 4100 elevation. Covered porch with wood burning fireplace, custom collected doors, wine

BIG SHEEPCLIFF Your very own private waterfall with 3BR/4BA home sitting on 5.5+ acres. Stone fireplace in heart of living room, cathedral ceiling, wall of windows overlooking stone terrace & views. › #1 Realtor in Cashiers area, 2015 › Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture › Wade Hampton Golf Club Development Team (1985–93)

BURLINGAME Fisherman’s dream with stunning river views and wadeable frontage! Trout fishing right out your back door! A lively stream, including waterfall runs through this 4.6 acre site and joins the Horsepasture River. Gently sloping and very useable, dividable into two lots! Qualifies for Burlingame CC membership with approval through

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CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES A natural beauty! Stylish, up-todate, well-finished 4BR/4.5BA home perfect for entertaining!

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INNISFREE INN Currently operated as a successful B&B, this property has limitless possibilities and provides extensive views of its grounds, the mountains and the lake. Operate as a B&B, or enjoy the large house as your main residence. MLS#

FOREST RIDGE Architect’s home with panoramic views of Yellow, Whiteside & more. Many windows to enjoy the views & natural light. Large kitchen w/ adjacent dining & access to screened porch. Lower level family room, bonus room/bath &

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CEDAR CREEK ROAD Epic views from this comfortable and luxurious 3BR/3BA home on 2 acres. Year round Laurel Knob and Cow Rock views. Updated kitchen. Upper level master suite. Additional lower level family room w/ bonus sleeping/

SPORTSMAN’S DREAM Enjoy the sights & sounds from wraparound covered decks of this 3BR/3BA Tuckaseegee riverfront log home. Warm wood interiors featuring master & guest suite on main level. Upstairs loft, additional bedroom/

CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES A water-lover’s dream! Enjoy the meandering streams with waterfalls and ponds. This comfortable & spacious 4BR/4.5BA home is light & bright with generously sized bed-rooms. Plenteous covered deck

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CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES Well maintained 3BR/3.5BA family home with 2 covered decks to enjoy great views of Big Sheepcliff. Family sized kitchen, master suite, formal dining, and screened porch. Lower level family room, kitchenette,

HOGBACK LAKE A quintessential mountain experience awaits in this 3BR/3BA (plus 2 bonus rooms) log home featuring a large lakefront lot, remodeled lower level with beautiful stained concrete floors, cathedral ceilings, wall of

CEDAR CREEK WOODS Adorable 3BR/3.5BA home nestled in the woods! Conveniently located to shopping, events, & all things mountain! Enjoy cool mountain breezes in the outdoor living room w/ stone fireplace. Most furnishings

HOGBACK LAKE Cute and affordable 3BR/3BA lakefront cabin home with rustic accents! Features open plan, gas log fireplace in living room, wood floors, tongue & groove cathedral ceilings, master & guest suites on main level, 2

SOUTHWINDS Adorable in-town 2BR/2.5BA cottage features almost-new updates including granite counters, open floor plan, plantation shutters, attached carport, and stone faced gas fireplaces. Home is in move-in ready

WHITESIDE FOREST This 2BR/1.5BA family home, located amidst the hardwoods with Fowler Creek rushing by and ENORMOUS boulders is comprised of many great living spaces. Lots of nice, wide deck space for viewing the great

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CONTINENTAL CLIFFS Beautiful custom 3BR/2.5BA log home! Soaring ceilings with stone fireplace, great room with adjoining dining and kitchen area. Perfect family home with large screened porch, deck & covered walkway to 2-car garage.

HIGHLANDS FALLS CC Sunny 4BR/ 4BA home features beautiful wood walls in great room with stone fireplace and view of golf course and mountains. Best of all, 3 bedrooms are on the main floor! Two-car attached garage with entry to

COWEE RIDGE Charming 3BR/2.5BA home on 1.16 acres of level grounds and lovely gardens. Open floor plan with vaulted wood ceiling, stone fireplace, and heart pine floors. Lovely kitchen, dining room with built-ins, screened porch, covered

TRILLIUM LINKS Spacious 3BR/3.5BA home just a golf cart ride away from all the amenities. Wraparound decks overlook beautiful 14th fairway. Lovely great room with cathedral ceilings. Nearly new golf cart & storage space included. MLS#

HIGHLANDS MOUNTAIN CLUB Gorgeous 2BR/2BA townhome with totally redone kitchen and bathrooms including new appliances! Wood-burning fireplace, partially covered back deck. Exquisitely furnished & move-in ready! MLS#

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CHATTOOGA CLUB This beautifully furnished 3BR/3BA cottage welcomes you home the minute you walk in the door! Enjoy views of Chimney Top Mountain from covered porch with handsome stone fireplace. Property has lovely

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Chattooga Club Perched high upon the ridge overlooking Horse Cove Valley, Lane’s End is a spectacular home with majestic views of Whiteside Mountain and beyond from every room. Fine finishes and woodwork highlight the relaxed elegance of this immaculate estate, which features five spacious bedrooms and five and a half baths. Entertaining family and friends is a joy in the beautiful great room with wet bar, formal and informal dining spaces, gourmet kitchen with large center island, and expansive porch with its own cozy fireplace. The lower level guest bedrooms are accompanied by a kitchenette, covered deck and large bonus living area. Beautifully landscaped and on a very quiet street, this lovely property offers privacy and luxury behind the gates of The Chattooga Club. Club membership is by invitation only. MLS# 80663.

Offered at $3,600,000.

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NEWLY PRICED Bear Rock at The Chattooga Club With magnificent long range views of Chimneytop and Rock Mountains, Bear Rock is a beautiful custom five bedroom, five and a half bath estate in the exclusive gated community of The Chattooga Club. The living room features a soaring 30’ ceiling, towering stone fireplace, and a wall of windows that floods the room with natural light and highlights the mountain vistas beyond. Relax or dine al fresco with family and friends on the screened porch and open deck. Also on the main level is the master suite plus a den/office and half bath. The upper level has three guest bedrooms with private baths and a loft area. The lower level consists of a cozy family room with stone fireplace plus a bunk room and bath — perfect for the kids and grandkids! Membership to The Chattooga Club is by invitation only. MLS# 80907. Offered at $1,595,000.

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Chattooga Club Fox Hollow sits inside the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club, a private gated community just a few minutes from the center of Cashiers. This elegant four-bedroom home is filled with Southern mountain style, tastefully highlighted by solid logs, rough hewn timbers, lapboard walls and bark accents. Entertaining is a stress-free affair with easy flow throughout the living spaces. Serve drinks from the bar in the great room or take the party out to the spacious deck with its own wood burning stone fireplace. The covered portion of the deck has canvas curtains that can be raised and lowered remotely according to weather conditions. Situated on three lots and a short walk to the club. Surrounded by mature trees, the lush flat yard is perfect for planting a garden or as a play area for children and pets. Homeowners have access to Lake Chattooga, which is restocked with trout annually, as well as a lovely picnic area known as Mac’s View. Boasting incredible views of three states, it is a divine spot to watch the sunset. Membership is by invitation only. MLS# 83660. Offered at $1,599,000.

Chattooga Club On the Rocks is a warm and inviting home tucked away in an idyllic private setting with a pond, bubbling streams, walking paths, native hardwoods, flowering shrubs and lush grass. Sit by the fireplace in the evenings or enjoy lunch amidst soft breezes on the covered porch, which overlooks a meandering stream and the beautifully landscaped yard. Perfect for casual entertaining and hosting guests, the spacious two-story floor plan includes the master suite and open living area on the main level, with three bedrooms and a study upstairs. Awash in natural light, the charming kitchen will quickly become the family chef’s favorite spot. The Chattooga Club is an elegant, immaculately maintained gated community in the very desirable area of Highway 107 South. Amenities include Lake Chattooga, and the Mac’s View picnic area with gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain. Membership is by invitation only. MLS# 83657.

Offered at $1,325,000.

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Chattooga Club Rustic elegance meets classic Southern style in this spacious tri-story home. With plenty of room for the entire brood, entertaining guests is a pleasure. Gather for lively conversation or curl up with a good book in the great room with its soaring cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace.

The family chef will love the beautiful, light-filled French Country gourmet kitchen featuring a professional gas range, double oven, center island with seating, and reclaimed timber beams. Step out onto the divine covered living/dining porch with its own hearth to truly enjoy the mountain lifestyle. The master suite is on the main level, with two lovely guest suites and an office upstairs. Downstairs is a large family room, as well as two more bedrooms, two baths and a bunk room. Offered fully furnished, this luxury retreat is move-in ready. MLS# 81769.

Offered at $1,195,000.

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Cozy Cottage Charming and cozy hassle free Chattooga Club cottage only steps away from all amenities. Three bedrooms, three baths. Wood burning fireplace on main level, large covered and screened-in deck off of dining room.

Tudor style architecture. All yard maintenance including bushes and window boxes, driveways is included in HOA fee. Corner lot with easy in and out access. Located in the gated and well established community of the Chattooga Club. Membership by invitation only. MLS# 81813. Offered at $895,000.

Cottage at Chattooga Club This quaint and cozy two bedroom, two bath Club Cottage sits on a corner lot in the exclusive, well-established gated community of The Chattooga Club. Ideally located just a short walk from all club amenities and minutes from downtown Cashiers, this carefree cottage is the perfect escape for the weekend or the season. Classic features include poplar bark siding, wood interior walls and ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and a screened living porch with space for dining. MLS# 81277. Offered at $749,000.

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Chattooga Club Silk Purse at The Chattooga Club offers the privacy of a mountain retreat in a tranquil setting with beautiful architectural accents. This comfortable four bedroom, three and a half bath family home features an open floor plan with a stone fireplace in the living room, vaulted ceilings with wood beams and generous built-ins. The inviting outdoor deck features its own fireplace and views over the private pond. The master suite on the main level with his and her baths offers a spacious sanctuary. A den on the main level could be converted to a guest suite. The lower level encompasses a separate living area with a kitchen, two bedrooms and two baths, while the upper level has a roomy office. This home is handicapped accessible.

Club membership is by invitation only. MLS# 83218. Offered at $1,250,000.

Chattooga Club Very gentle easy building site on corner lot on a quiet street.

Amenities include picnic spot deeded to homeowners with views of 3 states. 10 acre lake stocked with trout, hiking trails, beautiful mature landscaping consisting of native flowering shrubbery and trees making for a very lush environment. MLS# 81271. $330,000.

Chattooga Club Rushing water from Fowler Creek and waterfalls back up to this beautiful and gentle building site. Many mature hardwoods and other native plants including rhododendrons and mountain laurels – inside the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club one of the very few buildable lots still available! MLS# 80681. $499,000.

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Just listed! One of the few lots remaining in the gated and well established Chattooga Club community. Beautiful and gentle 1.4 acre lot with beautiful hardwoods, lush native rhododendrons, mountain laurels and mountain views. Membership to Chattooga Club by invitation. MLS# 83298. $360,000.

Lake Chattooga Lakefront Lot This beautiful lot with gentle building site. Many gorgeous native rhododendrons and mountain laurel along with hardwoods. Build your mountain retreat in this stunning community with world class amenities. MLS# 79194. Offered at $475,000.

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A dream building lot located in the exclusive community of The Chattooga Club. This 2.86 estate size lot is bordered by green space and is adjacent to Fowler Creek. Gentle topography for easy driveway access make this the perfect building site. MLS# 83265 First time on the market at $695,000.

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MOUNTAINTOP

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. Offered at $1,895,000.

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MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! 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 $3,495,000.

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BIG SHEEPCLIFF

Big Sheepcliff Featured in Veranda magazine, Aerie Manor is truly one of the most spectacular properties in Western North Carolina. Perched at approximately 4,600 feet in a very private setting, this estate offers incredible panoramic vistas of the village of Cashiers and the surrounding mountain ranges and lakes in every direction. Soaring 29 foot ceilings greet you at the entry and continue into the elegant formal living area. This stately home features two large master suites and a pair of spacious guest suites. The family room highlights the endless views, while the kitchen and dining room are an entertainer’s dream. No detail was overlooked in creating this masterpiece. On the market for the first time, Aerie Manor is ready for its next owners to enjoy. MLS# 83431. Offered at $2,750,000.

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Skylight Farm The 48 acres of gated unrestricted farm offer privacy while being only 3 miles from Cashiers and only minutes to Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club.

The main house is an elegant European style stone farmhouse, which is flanked by a guest cottage/artist’s studio and also has a 1930’s caretaker’s cottage by the pond. The house features a long-life synthetic slate roof, radiant floor heating, and a true chef’s kitchen designed by a former restaurateur - complete with a 60” French Diva Provence range with gas oven and warming oven, and a Northland all stainless inside refrigerator.

The adjacent open air deck off the kitchen makes entertaining large crowds delightful. The land offers additional home sites that can provide for more homes for those looking for a family compound. Spread your wings and enjoy the area’s natural beauty at its finest, in a truly spectacular and private setting-all at an elevation of nearly 4000’. MLS# 83903. Offered at $2,400,000.

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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. Trillium Limited Membership Deposit now included. MLS# 83463. Reduced to $1,695,000.

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Trillium Village

Trillium Village

The Tudor-inspired mountain home with great amenity package! A striking dual-sided, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the centerpiece of this charming Trillium bungalow. Bathed in natural light, the coffered wood ceilings, warm hardwood flooring, and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops mark an interior befitting a luxury manor. MLS# 83773.

Offered at $325,000.

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. Offered at $499,000.

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. Offered at $859,000.

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

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Lake Glenville This is elegant lake-front living at its finest, spread over 1.3 acres. Tucked in a tranquil cove, this property abuts Summersong - the premier estate property on all of Lake Glenville. Owners have given this home a completely new look, with first class renovations. The home is an entertainer’s dream, and features a kitchen that will be any cook’s delight - complete with bar and wine cooler. Open, comfortable living area with incredible views out over the lake from most every room in the house. Master is on main, that features lake views and has door that leads to covered deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee looking out over the lake. Great lake views from both tub and shower in master bath, as well! Office on main level, and two guest rooms and bonus room down. All the work has been done for you on this one. Call listing agent for extensive list of renovations that make this a “like new” home. Furniture and accessories not included, but most available outside of closing.

MLS# 83687. Offered at $1,575,000.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Summer Hill First time on market, this lake home is mountain lodge elegance at its very finest! Located inside the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill community, this property sits at a cool 3800’ elevation and offers spectacular views looking out over Lake Glenville with the beauty of the Balsam mountains beyond the lake. This home displays the work of a true master craftsman. Eleven different types of wood were used inside the home, and features a beautiful and impressive suspended cherry log staircase down to the lower level. In addition, the living room and loft feature beautiful old cherry beams that are uplighted. Wood floors throughout all the living areas. Two of the bedrooms are on main level. Two separate living areas-one up/ one down. The home features wrap around decks on both levels, so you can sit outside and enjoy the cool mountain breezes that come with this elevation. Main level deck features a large covered area, with a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace and lower level deck has a stone water feature that only adds to the ambience when you step outside or open the windows/doors of the home. This home is set up to enjoy year-round or seasonally--has a two car garage and a generator. Adjacent lot is also available to have as a buffer, or to build a guest house to this property. MLS# 83889. Offered at $1,295,000.

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LAKE GLENVILLE

Summer Cove Quality new construction home with Lake Glenville access. An open floor plan with master suite on main level and three bedrooms/ two baths up. Quality finishes, including cedar shake shingle siding and metal roof on the exterior...and hardwood flooring on all main living areas, most all of downstairs area will be painted shiplap siding, granite countertops, solid 5 panel wood doors, and Windsor aluminum clad windows. Home will be completed Fall 2016. House is just a short walk/golf cart ride away from community dock. MLS# 84708. Offered at $749,500.

Bright Mountain This lovely home sits high atop Bright Mountain with excellent southerly views of the Trillium and mountains beyond.. The owners have turned the property into an outside living paradise with a fire pit located by a huge rock outcropping and other seating areas. Two unique cottages, currently used as a potting room/bar and an office, offer many possible uses. Paths meander through the flower and vegetable gardens. You’re at the top of the mountain, in a small gated community with views all around. MLS# 84070. Offered at $695,000.

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Great lake-front home on Lake Glenville, on a very gentle lot. Near level walk out to the lake from the lower level. Home features master on main, two BR’s upstairs and a game room and bonus room downstairs. Full bath on each level. Home has everything you need to start enjoying life on the lake--including a garage, a shed where you can store your water toys, an indoor humidity control unit, and a generator. Great deck space and outdoor area to enjoy the nice view of the lake. MLS# 83639. Just listed at $675,000

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Lane’s End Farm Located in the picturesque Glenville community of Big Ridge, Lane’s End Farm is a magical 20-acre oasis with sprawling pastures, meandering wide creeks and countless trails to explore. Those looking for a tranquil getaway will fall in love with this private estate, where the only sounds are chirping birds, softly running water, and leaves rustling in the breeze. A pretty tree-lined driveway leads the way to a breathtaking pastoral setting right out of a fairy tale, with lovely mountain vistas all around. Complete with a rocking chair front porch and a great view of Ward Mountain, the charming main house is surrounded by flowering gardens with arbors. The back deck faces Rye Mountain, with an adjacent fire pit for roasting s’mores on cool summer evenings. The primary bedroom with sunroom, guest bedroom, full bath and laundry room are on the main level, along with a spacious kitchen that opens up to the dining room and great room with wood-burning fireplace. The upper level has a multipurpose room, full bath and an additional space that can be used as an office or sitting area. A short stroll away, the cozy guest cottage has its own front porch and a nice living area with a wood stove, full kitchen, two bedrooms and a guest bath. Friends and family will love these separate quarters! In the lower field, a covered pavilion sits next to a bold creek - the perfect place to relax and enjoy a good book or a glass of wine. This very special property offers many surprises for nature lovers, including wonderful camping and picnic spots by the water’s edge, a wide variety of native plants, and lush woods filled with wildlife. Several sheds and outbuildings throughout the property provide plenty of storage for lawn equipment and can be converted into a horse barn and tack room for equestrian pursuits. MLS# 84469.

First time listed at $1,485,000.

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

Perfect for a large family, or being able to sleep several guests. Plentiful and incredible outdoor deck space, to take in the majestic mountain and lake view-complete with an outdoor fireplace. A short golf cart ride to the lake. MLS# 83508. Offered at $1,200,000.

REDUCED Glen Pointe Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptional lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fits the bill. Sitting on almost two acres, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatic view looking down Lake Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several fireplaces. Multiple living areas and a great floor plan make entertaining a pleasure. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152. Reduced to $1,395,000.

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Knob Creek Maybe the most remarkable home and water features in the area. The 6,000+ square foot home straddles Knob Creek and a large swimming hole.

The home looks into a series of magnificent waterfalls. The long driveway into the home is flat and meanders through meadows and under brushed forests. Knob Creek, after the waterfalls, flows gently through the property. You own many acres on either side of the creek, so this provides total privacy. There are walking and 4-wheeling trails throughout. There are 2 ponds with a fishing dock. The property is very gentle with elevations from 3620-3950 feet, with the majority around 3700 feet elevation. Centrally located between Cashiers and Highlands, the property is convenient to both. Approximately 6 miles from Cashiers and 10 miles from Highlands. The entry gate is remotely controlled and features large stone columns and fencing. When you enter this property you feel as if you are entering a huge private estate or National Park. Deer and turkey frequent the fields and even an elk has been seen there recently. This is really a one-of-a-kind property! Most of the property is in a conservation easement with the main house and 10 cabin sites as out parcels. There are fireplaces in the living room, in the guest suite, and on the all season porch. MLS# 84897. Offered at $6,995,000.

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

Summer Hill First time on the market, for this custom-built home with 180 degree panoramic views of Lake Glenville and the mountain ranges beyond. Spacious master suite on main, with screened sleeping porch. The home features four fireplaces-two inside and two out, plentiful covered screened deck space and a large open deck below to take in the incredible views in every direction. Upstairs, you’ll enjoy views from almost every room-even from the chef’s kitchen with a small office. Downstairs you’ll enjoy the three guest suites, large second living area, an office with custom built-ins, and a state-of-the-art home theatre-all except the theater room offering incredible lake and mountain vistas. The home is located in the gated community of Summer Hill-one of the most prestigious communities on Lake Glenville, and offers you the privilege of docking your boat at the community dock. For the discriminating lake buyer who is looking for quality craftsmanship and phenomenal views, this one is it. MLS# 84090. Offered at $2,495,000.

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

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LAKE TOXAWAY

NEWLY PRICED Lake Toxaway Estate This stunning Tuscan-inspired estate home overlooks sparkling Lake Toxaway and Toxaway Mountain. One room is prettier than the last, with fine finishes including plaster walls, heavy timbers, heart pine floors and luxury design elements throughout. A well-appointed master suite, one guest suite and a study sit on the main level. The elegant French Country kitchen has its own cozy fireplace, rich custom cabinetry, a large island with seating and wine storage, a butler’s pantry and an eat-in area. Step out to the screened living porch and open deck to further appreciate the spectacular lake and mountain vistas. Invite family and friends to watch the big game in the lower level family room with a full bar, beautiful wine room and grilling deck. Two more guest suites surround visitors in comfort and privacy. Professionally landscaped grounds create a lush oasis with meandering gardens, natural stonework, a tranquil koi pond and a varied foliage color palette. Additional features of this lovely home include a generator and a bonus room with full bath on the upper level. MLS# 81735.

Offered at $1,995,000.

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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 $1,750,000.

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

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Cedar Hill Masterpiece This stunning custom home features expansive living space on three levels for additional privacy. Upon entering this classic mountain estate, the stunning long range layered views over Sapphire Valley take your breath away. A large great room with two story ceilings opens to an intimate sitting area and dining room. The expansive chef’s kitchen with large two level island opens to the keeping room with fireplace. Step out onto the stone patio for coffee or cocktails. The grand master suite on the main level and five additional bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms make this home the perfect gathering place. An additional sitting room, wet bar, and game room along with the outdoor Jacuzzi are located on the lower level. This quality home must be viewed to appreciate all of the detail wood and stone work. MLS# 82657. Just listed at $3,750,000.

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

CEDAR HILL

Cedar Hill First time on market for this Ray Ward built custom home, very close to town on the Summit in prestigious Cedar Hill. Rarely does a property have such an exceptional view, with such a flat yard. Enjoy incredible vistas from an elevation of more than 3,800’ that looks out to the rock-faced Bald Rock and layered long-range mountain views all the way down to Toxaway Mountain. The house and the grounds have been incredibly well maintained. The house sits on almost an acre and a half -- with a flat front yard beautifully landscaped with rhododendrons, laurel and azaleas, and a relatively flat back yard with similar plants plus blueberry bushes, cherry trees and yellow bells.

The home offers practically the entire living area on one level (there’s a large bonus room over 2-car garage). Low-maintenance living--house has HardiePlank siding and an EcoStar Majestic slate roof, that has a 50-year warranty. Wonderful custom finishes inside, with beautiful antique heart pine flooring. Everything is done for you on this one-just move in and enjoy. MLS# 82755. Offered at $890,000.

Cedar Hill Amazing view of Lonesome Valley Canyon from this home located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire. From the moment you enter the home the views greet you and invite visitors to relax and enjoy. The living room opens to the covered deck. The main bedroom and one of the guest rooms are on the first level of the home. A family and two additional guest rooms as well as another outside deck can be found on the lower level. Great location and views!! MLS# 84371. Offered at $1,095,000.

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

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PRICE REDUCED Cedar Hill This one story home with fabulous views of Sapphire Valley and Bald Rock, is located in the premier community of Cedar Hill. Natural light just floods the spacious great room with vaulted ceilings. The open kitchen with two islands is perfect for creating culinary delights. The hardwood floors and stone fireplace along with the spectacular views make this a perfect summer retreat or year around home. Located just minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. Well maintained home in move in condition. MLS# 82642. Just listed at $799,000.

PENDING Cedar Hill Amazing David Bock home under construction and expected completion summer of 2016. This will be an Entertainer’s Dream in upscale Cedar Hill -Stunning 4 bedroom/4.5 bath home in exclusive Cedar Hill features breathtaking long and short range views - ideal for entertaining guests or accommodating family gatherings. A buyer could make some of the finish selections to personalize this home to their own tastes. Contact listing agent for finish schedule or to set an appointment to tour this home. MLS # 83177. Offered at $1,395,000.

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

Cedar Hill This spacious home offers cool temperatures and beautiful mountain views of Big Sheepcliff. The split floor plan is ideal for hosting family and friends alike. The master suite and two guest bedrooms sit on the main floor, with a fourth bedroom upstairs. A full in-law suite with a living area, kitchen, full bath and its own entry and covered deck is located on the terrace level. Preparing meals is a breeze in the well-lit gourmet kitchen with its large island, generous storage and premium appliances, including dual refrigerator/freezers, two wall ovens, two dishwashers, an oversized sink and a warming drawer. The adjacent dining room has a built-in buffet for easy serving. Cozy up to one of the fireplaces on chilly nights and enjoy the picturesque views year round from the four-season Carolina room. MLS# 84857. Offered at $845,000.

Cedar Hill ”I can see for miles and miles” will play in your head, as you take in the view from this elegant custom home. From the expansive deck on the back, you’ll be able to see Bald Rock off to your right-all the way over to the famed Whiteside Mountain off to your left, and all the mountain ranges and Lupton Lake in between. Located in the prestigious gated community of Cedar Hill, no detail was spared in this newer constructed home. A spacious master bedroom suite on main, and a kitchen large enough and with views big enough...that you’ll be tempted to have too many cooks in the kitchen! Two bedrooms/ bathrooms down with a lower living area, that can be accessed taking the stairs or the elevator. Lots of beautiful stonework inside, including in the master bath. Outside, you’ll have to choose from enjoying your coffee or evening drinks in the covered screened porch with wood burning fireplace...or the large open deck.

MLS# 83428. Offered at $1,095,000.

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

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CEDAR HILL

Cedar Hill Newly remodeled and expanded, this outstanding home in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill offers wide open views of Laurel Knob and Cow Rock Mountains. Designed for those who love entertaining, this retreat has a gourmet kitchen with a large center island and adjoining custom wet bar, multiple dining areas, and a huge covered deck with a built-in grilling center, hot tub and lots of seating — the ultimate space for relaxed mountain living. Downstairs, everyone will love the theater, game room and family room with its own fireplace, plus a third bedroom, second kitchen, laundry and bonus room. The well-outfitted lower level is wheelchair accessible directly via a path outside, and the steps to the front door can easily hold a ramp. MLS# 83310.

First time on the market at $1,679,000.

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

OLD EDWARDS CLUB

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION 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 $2,500,000.

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

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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! MLS# 83884. Newly priced at $1,595,000.

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

Highlands Gap First time on the market, this is your chance to begin your new mountain lifestyle this season. Situated next to the USFS, with end of road privacy this home exudes peace, quiet and privacy. You are welcomed home by the sounds of the rushing water of Middle Creek falls accompanied by birdsong and a lovely front porch which begs you to come in and make yourself at home. High ceilings, wood floors, and the open great room draws you in to great room and dining area, and a kitchen designed for entertaining. Open and airy, you can enjoy the natural surroundings from every room. On the main level a gracious master suite, large laundry, powder room, and guest suite with private balcony. The lower level leads to the third bedroom, full bath, and bonus room; both with a private patio leading to the lush lawn and garden. With 6 acres, mountain views, private trails and bridges to your own waterfalls and picnic areas, your retreat is complete. Additional acreage available. MLS# 81868. Newly Priced at just $925,000.

Tuckasegee River Nestled in the woods of a pristine forest with Hatcher Falls close by, you will be mesmerized at the first glimpse of this hidden 5 plus acre treasure complete with the west fork of the Tuckasegee River as the backdrop! The ambient noise of the river adds to this grand timber peg post and beam home with Tennessee field stone exterior and cedar shake roof containing 3 bedrooms, 3 car garage and so many extras. The main home entrance is nothing short of luxury with a beautiful living area complete with floors of recycled heart pine, cathedral pickled white knotty pine ceilings and walls, an oversized floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The large master on the main floor has double sliding doors facing the river with gas fireplace.

MLS# 84411. Offered at $799,000.

Shepherds Mountain Perched at a cool 3,800’ elevation, this custom-built Southern Living plan home offers you panoramic views. Outside, the property is professionally landscaped with beautiful stone terracing. Inside, you’ll enjoy spacious open living with the living room, dining room and a kitchen that has plenty of room for two cooks. Master bedroom is on main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two guest bedrooms and bathrooms, two separate workspaces. Downstairs is a large inlaw suite, complete with its own living area and kitchen, plus two guest bedrooms and full and half bath. Deeded lake access to Lake Glenville. MLS# 84459. Offered at $695,000.

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

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Burt Farm Estate Just remodeled with new kitchen and bathrooms, flooring, roof and other improvements. 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 HighlandsCashiers 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 $4,900,000.

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Big Ridge Estate Home Just Listed! Created by acclaimed architectural designer Tim Greene, this beautiful home offers breathtaking views of the Great Balsam Mountains with layers that seem to go on forever. No detail was overlooked during the planning and construction of this residence, with upgrades and extras throughout. The spacious layout is perfect for hosting friends and family, with the master suite on the main level and three guest suites upstairs.

The winding entrance drive is very picturesque and leads to a pavered motor court with generous parking. Upon entering the great room, visitors are greeted by golden hues of light reflected off of the wide plank floors and beamed cathedral ceiling, with soaring windows that highlight the long range vistas. Exemplifying the fine interior and exterior stonework, two massive fireplaces add to the ambiance of warmth and comfort. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, an eat-in area, ample countertops for serving, and premium appliances including a six-burner gas range, dual wall ovens and a warming drawer. Step out onto the screened living porch or open deck to enjoy casual dining or sunset cocktails while taking in the incredible views.

This property sits at 3,800 feet of elevation on over four acres, with additional acreage available for even more privacy. Two wells, water storage tanks and a full generator offer peace of mind during inclement weather. Secure space on the lower level keeps ATVs and sporting gear clean and dry when not in use. MLS# 83978. Offered at $1,590,000.

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Blue Valley Estate

GUEST HOUSE

Enjoy beautiful, long range mountain views from this 22+/- acre estate. Positioned at an elevation of 3,780 feet. This estate enjoys mountain living at its best by taking advantage of 180 degree views and outdoor living spaces. The main home with over 5,000 sq. ft. offers four cozy living spaces for friends and extended family to enjoy. To the front, the huge open deck is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee as the sun rises over Queen Mountain, Satulah Mountains and the Small Fodderstack Mountains beyond. You will also see several mountain ranges over the Chattahoochee National Forest. On the terrace level, you will find a large patio with stone fireplace and built in grill, a putting green, horseshoe pit and shuffle board court. The kitchen is completely remodeled and centrally located. The newly added sunroom with wall to wall windows boasts a satellite kitchen with 2 dishwasher drawers and its own grilling porch. Three bedrooms, three bath, living room, sunroom, playroom, den and two office spaces complete this beautiful home.. The first guest house has 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom, with adorable living room/kitchen, bonus room and rocking chair front porch. The second guest house has gorgeous Blue Valley views looking over the Nantahala National Forest from the back of the house and the front enjoys views of Brushy Face Mountain and Little Yellow Mountain. Only 4 miles to downtown Highlands. MLS# 84123.

Offered at $1,975,000.

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

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Sassafras Ridge Located on over 9 acres for absolute privacy, this beautiful mountain estate offers gorgeous long range, layered mountain views of Bald Rock and beyond from high atop Sassafras Ridge. Enjoy the panoramic vistas from almost every room in the house, including the striking great room with a massive stone fireplace and the fabulous covered porch with its own stone fireplace for cool evenings. Fine finishes, rich wood floors and walls, beamed cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light and professionally decorated interiors impart a feeling of casual elegance.

With five bedrooms, six and a half baths and a large lower level family room with morning kitchen, the spacious floor plan makes hosting the entire family a pleasure. MLS# 80772.

Offered at $1,900,000.

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GUEST HOUSE Sassafras Ridge Estate Featuring coveted privacy in a bucolic setting, this luxury estate sits on an incredible 46 acres inside the gates of Sassafras Ridge. Both the main house and separate guest house overlook a sparkling pond and scenic Nix Mountain. The soothing sounds of rushing water from three creeks can be heard from every direction. Designed by renowned architect Tim Greene and built to the high standards of Ward Construction, this home is a perfect example of Southern casual elegance, with space to relax in luxury and enjoy the best that Mother Nature has to offer. No expense was spared in the selection of finishes, which include beautiful stonework and woodwork, iron door hardware, copper sinks, uncommon lighting fixtures, custom cabinetry and much more. Just minutes from the Crossroads and the Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation), this very desirable property is tucked away and yet still centrally located — an exceptional private compound and a sublime backdrop for entertaining family and friends this season. MLS# 83331.

Offered at $2,750,000.

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

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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.

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Zachary’s Gap As you pass the community gates and follow the driveway, this stunning estate welcomes you with rich wood and stone architectural details.

Passing the foyer, the living room with grand piano and massive stone fireplace, and soaring ceiling with large timber beams, provides an inviting atmosphere perfect for small gatherings or large festive parties. A gourmet kitchen with an informal dining area are perfect for quick meals or cooking demonstrations. A built-in BBQ on the screened porch with stone fireplace, round out the culinary experience. Relax in the family room for an evening of casual conversation or perhaps a movie. The large master suite, private study, and two additional guest suites round out the main level. For the pet lovers a raised shower/grooming station in the laundry area are a welcomed addition. A game of billiards, watching a sporting event, and a cold beverage from the wet bar on the second level make for a fun afternoon or evening with family and friends. This custom home offers a variety of living spaces and separated for privacy. This cozy and well-designed home is a must see, when searching for a new home. MLS# 81116. Newly listed at $2,790,000.

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

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The Divide at Bald Rock

COMPLETELY FURNISHED! This turnkey four bedroom, four bath retreat has long, short and rock face mountain views, with huge southerly vistas that look into the flatlands and lakes of South Carolina and Georgia. The open kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a gas range and double oven, a center island with seating and a wine cooler. The main level master suite has its own private deck with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and magnificent views. A second master suite with private deck, two more guest bedrooms, a spacious family room with fireplace, lower deck and bonus room round out the floor plan. Children of all ages will enjoy the zip line and rope swing in the back yard. MLS# 83651. Offered at $849,000.

Bald Rock

A unique property offering an array of options for the equestrian enthusiast! Located in the picturesque gated community of Bald Rock, this fantastic newer mountain getaway sits on two lots totaling more than 12 acres. Ready to use at a moment’s notice, the thoughtfully designed layout makes riding and caring for one’s horses very convenient and comfortable. Three stalls, a tack room and caretaker’s accommodations sit on the main level, while the stylish second floor features three bedrooms, an open great room with kitchen and dining areas, and a covered porch for grilling dinner and relaxing with a cool drink at the end of the day. The property borders Panthertown National Forest for additional privacy. One of the lots is gently rolling and perfect for pasture or building a main house. Furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 84310. Offered at $640,000.

Bald Rock

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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# 83829. Offered at $399,900.

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Bald Rock

Clean as a whistle, this premier Bald Rock custom cabin was meticulously built in 2009. Handsome and strong hickory hardwood floors adorn the main living area, while a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace highlights the great room. The master bedroom, guest room and laundry are all on the main level with a bonus space and full bath upstairs in the enclosed loft. A small stream runs near the back deck and the lot adjoins 28+ acres of Bald Rock POA property for extra privacy. MLS# 84204. Offered at $379,000.

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

Bald Rock Located in the premier equestrian community of Bald Rock, this gorgeous rustic mountain lodge is a sublime spot for wiling away the seasons amidst cool temperatures and making lifelong memories with family and friends. In harmony with the natural surroundings, the great room features a massive stone fireplace, wood walls and beams, cathedral ceilings and an abundance of windows for natural light. The family chef will love the gourmet kitchen with its large center island, sixburner gas cooktop, double ovens and warming drawer. Outfitted with clear shades for inclement weather, a covered living porch adjacent to the dining room offers another comfortable space for casual meals and relaxing by the fire. An open deck for grilling is just outside. The versatile floor plan has ample room for hosting guests of all ages. The main-level master suite has its own fireplace and an inviting bath with a jetted tub and separate walk-in shower. Upstairs are two bedrooms, three baths and a family room for watching the big game. A private fourth bedroom and bath on the lower level boasts exterior access.

Extras include a full generator, stone fire pit, and bonus room over the garage. The property is beautifully landscaped and adjoins national forestlands.

Furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 84308. Offered at $1,095,000.

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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Highlands Estate This is a magnificent mountain contemporary with the most spectacular view of the cliffs of Whiteside Mountain and many other rock faces. It is a breathtaking view as the nearness of the Whiteside Mountain fades to many mountain ranges in layered relief. Home has huge main floor with plenty of room for family and entertaining. The open kitchen suits the home well from its central location with large marble counters, 2 built-in ovens, gas cook top, and large pantry. The open floor plan includes the kitchen, a breakfast area, another sitting area surrounded by a glass atrium, a large living room, and a smaller den/living area. In addition, there is a large den with fireplace on the main floor. Master is also on main with 3 complete bedrooms and baths downstairs. Large decks on the view side on both floors. There are four stone fireplaces, den, sitting room, living room and master bedroom. All rooms on both levels have big views. The 3+ acre lot offers absolute privacy. Facing East, you will enjoy the beautiful sunrises but be shaded come cocktail time. This Bowery Road address is very close to Main Street in Highlands and all the shops and restaurants there. The home sits at an elevation just below 4,000 feet and the land falls away towards the valley floor, more than 1,000 feet below.

On some days, you are above the clouds!

MLS# 84373. Offered at $2,495,000.

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

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Whitewater Ridge Just listed! Exceptional long range mountain views of Whiteside Mountain and National Forest can be seen from almost every room in this home!

Open living area with wood ceilings and stone fireplace. Large game room with wet bar on the lower level along with 3 guest bedrooms. Covered porch with wood burning fireplace to enjoy the majestic views. MLS# 84145. Offered at $869,900.

Whitewater Ridge

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This timber frame designed home has huge long and short range views of the area mountains! The main floor offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings complete with tongue and groove wooden ceilings over wooden floors and architectural, rounded exposed wooden beams. Enjoy the views outside from the screened-in porch or sit on the deck and enjoy the views. Grab your bags and head to the mountains, this home within this gated community has it all! MLS# 83905. Offered at $749,000.

Arrowhead

Arrowhead

Behind the gates of Arrowhead sits an elegant, quaint community of well designed, upscale timber framed homes and townhomes. This luxurious, fully furnished end-unit townhome is surrounded by lush greenery and feels very cozy and inviting. High ceilings, warm wooden floors, soft colors and fine finishes set the tone for the gracious interior, which is highlighted by a beautiful floor-to-ceiling, wood burning stone fireplace. Designed for casual entertaining. MLS# 84219. Offered at $545,000.

This beautifully appointed townhome is bursting at the seams with fine designer finishes. Completely furnished and decorated, this little piece of heaven is ready for its new owners to enjoy. Wood floors, custom window treatments and a striking floor-to-ceiling, woodburning stone fireplace complete the warm, welcoming feel. Preparing casual meals for family and friends is a treat in the open kitchen, which features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. MLS# 84220.

Offered at $564,900.

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Deer Crest This beautifully maintained contemporary home sits at over 3,850 feet of elevation with cool temperatures and soft breezes. Gorgeous long range views go on forever with rock faces in the foreground and several mountain ranges in the distance — even the lights of South Carolina towns are visible at night. The large open floor plan has lots of glass throughout to bring the outdoors in. Filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, the great room is quite impressive.

Relax on the spacious screened porch by the second stone fireplace or enjoy the sunshine on the open decks. The master suite with its own private deck sits on the main level; downstairs, a second living area with kitchenette, two guest bedrooms and a multi-use bonus space make hosting family and friends easy. MLS# 84279. Offered at $969,500.

Sheepcliff Woods Beautiful farm style home featuring quality construction with the great room boasting a large stone fireplace open to the back deck and screened porch offering views of Chimneytop and Cow Rock Mountains. Main bedroom and guest room on first level with additional guest rooms with en-suite baths on the upper level. Â On the lower level, discover the great room with a large stone fireplace, a full kitchen, three bonus rooms, covered deck leading to a huge level yard with fire pit. MLS# 82757. Offered at $799,000.

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NEWLY PRICED

Long Range Views

This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range mountain views! It features two master suites — one on the main level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with an adjoining bonus room. You’ll find all the bells and whistles in this mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous built-ins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327. Offered at $995,000.

Golf Club Estates

Timber Frame Home

This gently laying property has a large flowing stream through it. Main house and guest house along with 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. MLS# 78772. Offered at $695,000.

Located just west of Highlands, this newer, beautifully constructed timber frame home is a fantastic mountain retreat. Only fine finishes were used, from the custom cabinetry and premium kitchen, bath and lighting fixtures, to the stainless steel appliances, granite surfaces, and hand-chiseled stone sinks. With gorgeous layered mountain views and cool breezes at 3,700 feet. Huge covered porch with a wood-burning stone fireplace and built-in grilling station. Chefs will love the spacious kitchen with its six-burner gas cooktop, double oven, pot filler, deep farm sink, and large center island with room for seating and serving.

The master suite features beautiful vistas. MLS# 83682. Offered at $795,000.

Cedar Crest Elegant architecture and interior design with soaring ceilings, wood beams and a beautiful stone fireplace highlight the welcoming great room, while the open kitchen and dining room lead to the screened living porch with its own fireplace. The split floor plan features the spacious master suite with sitting area on the main level, the family room and a guest bedroom downstairs and a library/office and second guest bedroom upstairs.

MLS# 83374. Offered at $787,800.

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

Trillium This spacious three-story home in scenic Trillium has an incredible six bedrooms and five baths, opening a world of possibilities. It is perfect for large families, vacations, reunions, get-togethers with friends old and new, and of course, rental income. The open floor plan and generous deck space allow for relaxed indoor and outdoor living and appreciating the big lake and mountain views. A fantastic rental history with gross receipts of $83,000 in 2015 make it even more attractive! The convenient location is close to restaurants and shopping in downtown Cashiers, as well as nearby hiking trails, waterfalls and beautiful national forestlands. MLS# 84885. Offered at $845,000.

Glenshore

Farmhouse

Wonderful lake cottage on the western shores of Lake Glenville, the highest lake in the East. This log cabin has recently been remodeled with new kitchen, floors, baths, and more. Easy walk to lake and the newly refurbished dock. Lives like a much larger home. Large garage with work room/storage area. Private community with gate and paved roads.

Plenty of outside decking for enjoying our cool summers and beautiful year-round weather. MLS# 84377. Offered at $739,000

Tucked away on 16 gently rolling acres, this beautiful, farmhouse offers plenty of privacy and is convenient to Cashiers. Architectural details like rich wood floors, painted wood walls, a stone fireplace in the living room and lots of glass for natural light, exude the relaxed mountain lifestyle. The rear deck overlooks the lushly wooded property and a tranquil pond with the sound of rushing water in the distance. A cozy study and generous master suite with sauna and jetted tub sit on the main level, with three more bedrooms upstairs. Waterfall on the property. MLS# 82361. Just listed at $675,000.

Cedar Ridge Estates

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This tastefully remodeled three bedroom, four and a half bath home in Cedar Ridge Estates has an attention to detail that separates it from others on the market. Bathed in natural light, the open floor plan boasts cathedral ceilings, rich wood floors and a soaring stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and generous storage is a chef’s delight.

Serve family and friends in the spacious dining room or enjoy the fresh mountain air on one of the covered or open porches. The main level master suite features a cozy fireplace and luxurious bath with jetted tub and glass shower. MLS #78297. Just reduced to $648,000.

Cowee Ridge This recently renovated four bedroom, three bath home sits at the very top of the gated Cowee Ridge community, with stunning 180-degree, long range mountain views. Enjoy the cool temperatures at an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Cowee Ridge is midway between Highlands and Cashiers. A major remodel in 2006 included an all new kitchen, new HVAC, new roof, raised ceilings and new bathrooms on the main level, and hardwoods. MLS# 82971.

Offered at $699,000.

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

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The Oaks This picturesque four-acre estate property offers a separate caretaker’s cottage, three-car garage and heated indoor pool house. The three bedroom, three bath main residence is approximately 5,400 square feet and features cathedral ceilings, two massive stacked stone fireplaces and double living rooms, as well as a sunroom, game room and huge wraparound deck. The master suite takes up the entire top floor.

Generous indoor and outdoor space. MLS# 82865. Offered at $699,000.

Whisper Lake

Embrace the peace and serenity of waterfront mountain living in this classic log home sitting directly on Whisper Lake. The property is nearly level all the way to the water’s edge, so swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking can be enjoyed with ease. The large rear deck, screened porch, and floor-to-ceiling glass in the great room highlight the fabulous lake and mountain ridge views. With the master suite on main, two bedrooms upstairs, and a spacious lower level with a bonus room, family room and full bath. MLS# 83663. Offered at $695,000.

Holly Forest This charming new construction three bedroom, three and a half bath pre-sale home features mountain views and an award-winning floor plan.

Offers great curb appeal, quality finishes, multiple stone fireplaces and luxurious bathrooms, screened porch with fireplace. The property adjoins green space for additional privacy. This is an impressive, well thought out home that can be built to your specifications; changes are welcome. The photos below show an existing model home available for preview. MLS# 83008. Offered at $679,000.

Sheepcliff Woods This meticulously maintained home is situated on a private gentle rolling 2.66 acre lot with westerly mountain views. Relax in the light, bright and very livable floor plan with a woodburning, stacked stone fireplace and cathedral ceilings in the great room and two large master suites on the main level.

MLS# 84524. Offered at $799,000.

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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.

Lake Toxaway One of the best panoramic long-range lake and mountain view properties in the NC mountains. This home sits at a cool 4000’+ elevation and offers a breath-taking view of multiple mountain ranges and looks out over 4 lakes in 3 different states (Toxaway - NC, Jocassee & Keowee - SC and Hartwell in GA). Master on main with additional bedrooms and baths up and down. MLS# 79994. Offered at $599,000.

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

Cedar Creek Woods

Golf Course Front Home It is rare that a home on the golf course in Golf Club Estates comes up for sale, especially an affordable one, but here it is! With gorgeous views of the 3rd and 4th holes at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this well-kept mountain retreat is move-in ready. Accessible year round, the lush, gently sloping property has a huge garden. The onestory floor plan features a light and bright great room with vaulted ceilings and a terrific kitchen with a large center island designed for entertaining, and the expansive covered deck is a showstopper, with a striking stone fireplace, and poplar bark accents. MLS# 84253. Offered at $579,000.

Wonderful mountain view family home in well-established club and tennis community. Located in the lovely Cedar Creek Woods neighborhood. Roomy 4 bedroom/5 bath home with nicely landscaped grounds. Master bedroom plus guest bedroom on main floor. Additional guest rooms upstairs. Loft area upstairs, workshop/ artist studio on main floor. Wonderful year round or summer retreat.

MLS# 79265. Offered at $575,000.

Walnut Gap Cashiers - Bull Pen Area This country farm property is the perfect blend of being close to town, but offers all the benefits of being in the country. Spread your wings throughout the 18+ acres that features a 3,000 square foot partially renovated home, a heated barn with electricity, a shed, a couple of ponds, pasture and a separate large meadow area that could be an additional home site or a great spot for horses. Two sides of the property borders National Forest, so you can hike or ride horses in to the forest from property. MLS# 80823.

Offered at $529,000.

Pine Forest

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Overlooking Lonesome Valley and the mountains beyond, this home situated on over 4 acres affords you privacy and convenience to both Sapphire and Cashiers. Wonderful mountain feel with an open floor plan which is inviting and makes for the perfect year-round or summer home. Large unfinished basement for additional space. The home is fully furnished with some minor exceptions. MLS # 75868. Offered at $499,000.

Well-maintained high elevation home with exceptional long-range rolling mountain views. Rustic yet refined, this is not your typical mountain cabin. The main level has a large dining area open to a spacious kitchen with Corian counter tops, gas range, wine cooler, large island and 3 sinks. The master is on the main and includes a private bathroom with jetted tub, dual sinks and large walk-in closet.

The upstairs consists of 2 large guest rooms with baths, large closets and extra storage. Lower level consists of a large open room with kitchenette, gas heater, wood burning stove, office and bathroom.

MLS# 83586. Offered at $515,000.

Sherwood Forest Perched at a cool 4,250 feet, this home has outstanding long range views of the Balsam Mountains. The gently rolling property is filled with lovely landscaping and stone work, a waterfall and pond, back yard fire pit and garden space. On the main level is a comfortable master suite, bright dining area, and an adorable kitchen with an island, gas cooktop, breakfast bar and pantry. MLS# 84266. Offered at $579,000.

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

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Mountain Club Amazing opportunity! Mountain living made easy in this very desirable community in Sapphire Valley. Mountain Club offers many amenities for the whole family at the Mountain Club and SVMA which include: indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness room, game room, pool table, ping pong, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, various arts & crafts classes, snow skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfield boat dock, tennis and racquet club, 18 hole golf course, 9 hole executive golf course, driving range, and much more. Now offering 1/12th starting at $62,000 and 1/6th starting at $99,000.

Sapphire Valley

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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 $495,000.

This incredible view lot offers amazing views down the south channel of the lake, with many layered mountain ranges in the distance.

Property has a designated slip on the 10-slip community dock. You’ll enjoy the cool breezes and spectacular views from 3800’, while just a short walk to your dock. MLS# 84681. $295,000.

Holly Forest Spread your family out in this spacious, newer-constructed log home on a double lot. Master is on main, with sleeping rooms both upstairs and down. The house sleeps a lot, which makes it a coveted property if you’re looking for rental income. Downstairs has a separate large game/living area. House has exposed beams, arched windows and great natural light.

More than 1000 feet of deck space. Path to fire pit off deck. MLS# 83641 Just listed at $475,000

Woudes Mountain

Burlingame This beautiful three bedroom golf course front home is the perfect get away! Newly remodeled and completely turn-key. The great room has cathedral ceilings and plenty of windows allowing natural light inside. With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. MLS# 84916. Offered at $349,900.

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Summer Cove

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 $464,000.

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

Golf Club Estates

Holly Forest

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

Kitchen with granite counters opens to formal dining room which seats 8 comfortably. SVMA membership optional. MLS# 84518. Offered at $419,000.

High elevation (3,700’) location yet close to town. Temperatures are typically 10 degrees cooler than Cashiers. Constant breezes provide natural A/C. Proximity to Panthertown Valley brings a plethora of wildlife: bears, deer, turkeys, raccoons and more. Quiet neighborhood and mature landscaping. Home occupied full time since built and well-maintained. Whole house generator. MLS# 82186. Offered at $473,900.

Turkey Knob

Country Club Estates

Panoramic long range layered mountain views of the Parkway, Chimneytop, Terrapin and Sheepcliff Mountains! This three bedroom home is in excellent condition with an aggressive list price and a motivated seller. Home features include an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace, lots of glass, granite countertops, Brazilian cherry flooring, large wrap around deck and the master on the main. The lower level includes a second living space, 2 guest bedrooms and a covered deck. MLS# 80288. Offered at $449,000.

The split floor plan features a spacious master suite, guest bedroom and study, as well as a bright living room with a vaulted ceiling and tall stone fireplace. The galley kitchen adjoins an eat-in area on one side and a formal dining room on the other. Scenic Country Club Estates is ideally located just minutes from the Cashiers crossroads and a short golf cart ride away from The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation). This property is being sold with furnishings with an additional lot for privacy. MLS# 84367. Offered at $459,000.

Stonecreek Estates This three bedroom, three and a half bath timber frame home is located in this beautiful gated community. It features a supersized master suite on the main level, and two bedrooms with ensuite baths on the upper level.

The open floor plan also offers a gourmet kitchen, a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and wood beams, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and outdoor fireplace on screened porch. MLS#83609.

Offered at $459,000

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

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Pilots Knob This inviting partially finished home in the new gated subdivision of Pilots Knob is a fantastic opportunity to purchase at a substantial discount and finish to your specifications. Enjoy awe-inspiring long range, layered mountain views and cool summer temperatures at an elevation of over 3,500 feet. MLS# 80634. Home is now complete and being offered at $439,900.

This wonderfully designed home is move-in ready and in like new condition. It’s located just minutes from the Lake Glenville boat launch, public beach and stunning “High Falls” waterfall and river hike. The pond is stream feed, fishable and easily viewed from either of your covered decks. Open floor plan, chefs kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, hardwood maple floors, cathedral ceiling, massive fireplace! The in-law suite with kitchen is downstairs can be accessed from inside or an exterior separate entrance. The rear covered decks overlooking the pond. MLS# 84380. Offered at $399,900.

Holly Berry Estates With lake frontage and coveted Whiteside Mountain rock face views, this spacious home offers gorgeous vistas from almost every room.

The main level features an oversized living room, kitchen with eat-in area, dining room and sun room, along with the master suite and two guest suites. The lower level has a large family room and third guest suite. Walk a few steps down to Holly Berry Lake and drop a line in the water or head over to the nearby common area for a canoe ride or leisurely picnic. MLS# 83436. Offered at $385,000.

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Looking for BIG lake views in the mountains on the east side of Glenville within ten minutes to town? Look no further! This beautiful home sits at approximately 3,700 feet and has spectacular views of Lake Glenville!

A 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with two additional lower level bonus rooms and an abundance of storage space is the perfect mountain and lake view home. The community provides its residents Lake Glenville direct access, a boat launch and a covered picnic area! MLS# 84073.

Just listed at $389,500

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Lovely mountain home with stream frontage with near level entry from carport. Desirable split floor plan with a master suite and two guest rooms and office on the main level. The open great room, kitchen and sun room are very inviting and great for entertaining. The lower level has an oversized family room/rec room, two spacious bonus rooms, full bath and storage room. MLS# 84698. Offered at $495,000.

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Shady Oak Woods

Tater Knob Estates

Holly Forest

Cedar Creek Cliffs

Fabulous long range mountain views from this privately located home at a cool 4,300+ elevation adjoining the 1,000+ acre Carlton/Chinquapin Conservation Easement. Great room concept opens onto a wonderful large covered porch. Main bedroom suite and one guest bedroom on the first level with second guest bedroom with bath, family room with a Franklin stove and two car garage on lower level. Wood floors, cathedral wood beamed ceiling and stacked stone wood-burning fireplace. MLS# 84216. Offered at $374,900.

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

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Lake Glenville Area Unique chalet close to Lake Glenville and rolling farm views from numerous decks. Access to Lake Glenville for taking a cool dip in the summer. Easy access off of Highway 107 North and Lakeside Circle Drive.

Many decks, bonus room, 1 car garage and more.

This home would make a great week-end getaway or summer retreat.

MLS# 81280. Offered at $374,500.

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Holly Forest

This traditional home has been recently updated. The living room with an elegant stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings opens to the dining room and a spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinets, newer stainless steel appliances and a center island. The master suite with sitting area is on the main level, with a family room and two additional bedrooms and baths downstairs. MLS# 82915. Just reduced to $344,900.

Pine Creek Sapphire Valley Bordering community green space for added privacy, this property offers a very serene and picturesque setting with stream frontage. Listen to the bubbling stream from the wraparound porch or take a leisurely stroll through the woods down to the water’s edge. Cathedral ceilings and a huge wall of windows keep this newer home bright and cheery while bringing the scenic outdoors in. The inviting open living area has a neutral color palette and wood floors throughout. Ownership includes Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. MLS# 83771. Offered at $350,000.

Perched at over 4,000 feet, this newer three bedroom, three and a half bath home offers cool summer breezes and gorgeous long range mountain views. Features include an open great room with a stone wood-burning fireplace, rich wood floors and ceilings, open and covered decks, a full generator, and an unfinished lower level of approximately 2,500 square feet. The spacious five-acre property is filled with mature trees and has a classic red barn. A six-minute drive leads to a fantastic waterfall, hiking trails and a public park with boat launch on scenic Lake Glenville. MLS# 83036. Offered at $335,900.

Lake Glenville Sapphire Valley This affordably priced, fully furnished home has very pretty mountain views of Little Sheepcliff. The Southern farmhouse style offers terrific curb appeal with a wide wraparound porch. The open floor plan boasts a well-designed kitchen with a breakfast bar. Enjoy the mountain vistas by the cozy gas fireplace in the living room. The main bedroom on main level, two spacious guest rooms on the upper level and a family/game room on the lower level. SVMA amenities. MLS# 84209. Offered at $319,000.

Cute house that’s been well-maintained with a nice view of Lake Glenville and the mountains. Very close to town, this three bedroom house has master on main and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room down. Roof replaced in 2010. The home has new kitchen appliances, a new driveway and fence, new septic tank, new well with new pump/holding tank/whole house water filtration system.

Great covered decks both upstairs and down to enjoy the great lake and mountain views. MLS# 83305.

Offered at $349,000.

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

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Sapphire Valley Located on almost an acre in Holly Forest, this very private three bedroom, two and a half bath home has lots of windows and lots of light! The living room exudes a welcoming mountain feel with a beamed cathedral ceiling, soaring wood burning stone fireplace and wide-plank wood floors.

The master suite has its own fireplace for cool nights, as well as a sunroom. The peaceful setting offers wintertime mountain views and a trail leading to a meandering stream. MLS# 83706. Offered at $299,900.

Golf Club Estates

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Perfect for your summer vacation home within the city limits of Highlands. Two large bedrooms, kitchen and great room situated on a large lot with a front deck to enjoy the cool mountains. This home would also be a great year round starter home and investment. The current owner put on a new roof and HVAC unit. MLS# 79541. $262,000.

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Cute mountain cottage on 1.14 acres in Bright Mountain. Mountain stream is on property, a fenced in yard for small children or pets. Large screened in porch off dining room for dining outside. Large uncovered deck, garden spot and fire pit by the stream. There is a separate studio with full bath, a garden shed and partial walk out basement.

Lots of storage and extra space. Adorably decorated with antique architectural salvage pieces. Full laundry and office. MLS# 82456.

Offered at $249,000.

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This classic cottage makes a delightful mountain getaway! The screened porch with vaulted ceilings and stone flooring is perfect for enjoying the sublime weather or dining al fresco with friends. The interior includes wood finished walls, vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone fireplace. The master bedroom is located on the main level, with a second bedroom upstairs for additional privacy. An enclosed garage provides extra storage. Nearly level lot allow for easy access year round, and The Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation) is a short walk or golf cart ride away. MLS# 81279. Offered at $285,000.

Highlands

Bright Mountain

Burlingame

Overlooking the lush Burlingame golf course, this elegantly updated and professionally decorated villa is simply stunning. From the high quality furnishings and luxurious custom window treatments and bedding to the premium cabinetry, coffered ceilings, hand-hewn timbers, and other fine fixtures and finishes, this turnkey getaway is a showstopper! Many architectural details were added by the interior designer, further distinguishing this home from others in the community.

MLS# 81768. Offered at $295,000.

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. This charming newer home is a great weekend getaway or year around home. Beautiful quality finishes. MLS# 82590. Price reduced to $239,900.

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

Big Ridge

Very affordably priced, this charming three bedroom, two and a half bath English Tudor style cottage offers beautiful mountain views and cool temperatures. Remodeled from the studs up in 2007, it is movein ready and perfect for entertaining family and friends. The spacious three-story floor plan features an open kitchen with breakfast bar and nook, sunny dining room, living room with wood-burning fireplace, oversized master suite with sitting area, lots of deck space, and a private lower level with two guestrooms, a bunk room, play area, balcony and more. The gently rolling two acre property includes room for a garden, trails and hidden fire pit. Easily accessible year round with no steep roads to climb, it is just five minutes to Lake Glenville boat access and 20 minutes to Cashiers. MLS# 84293. Offered at $249,000.

Sapphire Valley Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home located in Holly Forest Subdivision I, just minutes from restaurants, shopping, golf, Narrows Falls, Lake Fairfield, Hogback Lake and all the great amenities that Sapphire Valley has to offer. The home has spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, double decks, a living room fireplace, formal dining room, lower level bunk room and a .78 acre wooded lot with hardwoods and native mountain laurel. This is a lot of house for the money! MLS# 80118. Offered at $239,000.

Shoal Creek Great cottagestyle home in very convenient location.

Large wrap-around porch, vaulted living room with fireplace. Large enough for a family, small enough for easy maintenance.

Near Lake Glenville and new public access area with swim beach. MLS# 81877. Offered at $229,500.

Sapphire This one-story three bedroom, two bath home has a pretty view of tranquil Hogback Lake. Light and bright with lots of windows, the open living area has a floor to ceiling stone fireplace and new hickory wood floors. The private master suite features large closets and a wellappointed bath. A spacious kitchen and dining room open to the back deck — a great spot for grilling steaks and BBQ. Relax on the front deck in a comfortable rocking chair while enjoying the lake view and cool temperatures. MLS# 83510. Offered at $219,900.

Lake Glenville

Hilltop

JUST LISTED!! Mountain Laurels Cottage sits at a very desirable elevation of over 3,800 feet, with stunning views of Lake Glenville and the lush green mountains beyond. Locally milled, custom white pine walls and ceilings and rich yellow pine flooring highlight the bright interior. Step out onto the large covered back deck to take in the incredible vistas while cooking up some BBQ and visiting with friends. MLS# 84627.

Offered at $299,000.

Great location in Sapphire’s Hilltop neighborhood. This 2 bedroom condominium is just a short walk to Fairfield Lake and all of the amenities. Tranquil setting with a wooded view off the back deck.

Start enjoying the mountain lifestyle in this value priced unit. Owner financing available.

MLS#77801. Offered at $115,000.

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

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Cashiers Prepare to fall in love with this picture-perfect mountain hideaway!

This charming cottage is stylish, crisp and clean with a wonderful cozy ambience. Upgrades include granite counters, hardwood floors, fresh paint, newer appliances and tile baths. You’ll love to linger on the roomy covered front porch and relax to the sounds of the babbling brook. Includes use of the community pavilion. Great low maintenance weekend getaway or an affordable Cashiers cottage. MLS# 83205. Just listed at $169,900.

Holly Ridge Condo This completely renovated condominium is the perfect lock it and leave it mountain retreat. Walk to Fairfield Lake and enjoy Sapphire amenities. Owner financing available. MLS# 77802. Â Offered at $174,000

Emerald Ridge Burlingame Beautiful condominium with lush landscaping located convenient to the clubhouse. This particular unit is spacious and overlooks the golf course offering great views. Master and guest bedrooms are on the main level with additional loft bedroom and bath. Great value in Burlingame. MLS# 81794. Offered at $157,500.

Enjoy pretty lake and mountain views all year long from a very quiet area in lush Emerald Crest. This townhome is a desirable end unit with an easy walkway to the front entrance. The living room and foyer have cathedral ceilings for a roomy feel, while the large windows and sliding glass doors keep it light and bright. Other features include a stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room, breakfast bar in the kitchen and a main level guest room and guest bath. The private master suite is on the lower level with a walk-in closet, deck and a spacious bathroom with jetted tub. Sapphire Valley amenities available. MLS# 84085. Offered at $150,000.

Big Ridge Beautiful and private 2.65 acres with majestic long range mountain views. Studio style living area with full kitchen, dining area, living room, bedroom and half bath sit above the garage. Private well recently installed and there is enough acreage to add another home on the property. Many upgrades made to property and a wonderful place to escape to the mountains!

MLS# 83803. Offered at $157,500.

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Wolf Knob Acres Very cute two-story three bedroom and three full bath cabin offers excellent mountain views and large wraparound covered and open decks. The living area features a cozy wood-burning stone fireplace and new wood floor. MLS# 84643. Offered at $175,000.

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

Cedar Hill – Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering its residents awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest in elegant mountain construction or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. An easy hike from your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop of hardwoods. Be one with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utilities available to all home sites and a short drive into town.

Lot # Street Name Acreage Views Price Exposure 1

East Ridge Road

1.20

Exceptional, mountain, Big Sheepcliff Mountain

$350,000

West

8

East Ridge Road

2.40

Exceptional, mountain, Bald Rock, Lonesome Valley Canyon

$375,000

North

9

East Ridge Road

3.10

Exceptional, mountain, Bald Rock, Lonesome Valley Canyon

$395,000

North

10

East Ridge Road

6.50

Exceptional, Chimneytop, Nix, Toxaway, Bald Rock, Little Sheepcliff Mountains

$475,000

Northeast

11

East Ridge Road

5.80

Exceptional, Chimneytop Mountain

$475,000

South

12

East Ridge Road

2.60

Exceptional, mountain, rock face, Rock Mountain, Chimneytop Mountains

$425,000

South

21

East Ridge Road

2.10

Exceptional, mountain, Chimneytop Mountain

$425,000

East

Tranquil and private, Raven Crest is a hidden gem in the heart of Sapphire Valley, with only 16 spacious home sites perched between 3,500-3,800 feet of elevation. Take in the beauty and wonder of the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround this majestic mountaintop community, with breathtaking long range views into the foothills of South Carolina. Several lakes can be seen in the distance, including Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. With underground utilities and private/community water already in place, this is the perfect spot to build your mountain escape and appreciate the incredible vistas every day from your own back deck. Raven Crest borders 357 acres of Nantahala National Forest for privacy and is convenient to the numerous amenities of Cashiers, Sapphire and Highlands. It is also just 1½ hours to the Asheville, NC or Greenville, SC airports and 2½ hours to Atlanta. Get back to nature and come see the peace and serenity that Raven Crest has to offer.

Raven Crest – Mountain View Lots Ranging from $80,000 - $295,000

Lot # 5 9 10 14 18 19

Street Name Windy Gap Lane Windy Gap Lane Windy Gap Lane S. Black Bear Court S. Black Bear Court Black Bear Court

Acreage 1.93 2.17 2.31 2.65 1.65 1.51

Views Great, Short, Mountain Exceptional, Long, Mountain, Lakes, Panoramic, Borders National Forest Exceptional, Long, Mountain, Borders National Forest Exceptional, Long, Mountain, Lakes, Borders National Forest Great, Short, Mountain, Panoramic Exceptional. Long, Mountain

Price $80,000 $295,000 SOLD $195,000 $140,000 $140,000

Exposure Northern Southern Southern Southeastern Northern Northern

Additional lots available to those listed above.

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

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Pilots Knob JUST RELEASED! Six of the community’s finest big view lots, handpicked for their ease of build and tremendous long range views are now available. Pilots Knob is a picturesque gated mountaintop community with high elevation lots rising above 4,100 feet. The community offers paved roads, green space, beautiful landscaping, a pond, fire pit and refreshingly low HOA fees. With four recent home sales, numerous lot sales, developer owned spec builds and privately owned custom builds soon to be underway, Pilots Knob is quickly becoming a bustling mountain community. Although manicured and elegant, its natural beauty remains unspoiled and wildlife is abundant. It is conveniently located just minutes from beautiful Lake Glenville, where residents enjoy access to boating and hiking, as well as a public lakefront park, waterfall hike and whitewater kayaking boat launch. Pilots Knob is an easy, scenic drive from Cashiers or Highlands and close to restaurants and shopping while retaining its magic as a true mountain escape. Prices starting at $61,000.

Lot # Street Name

Acreage

Views

Price

Exposure

12

Bridgestone Road

.96

Exceptional Long and Short Range Rolling Mountains

$92,000

North Western

26

Bluestar Way

.46

Exceptional Long and Short Range Rolling Mountains

$99,000

North East

35

Bridgestone Road

.50

Fantastic Short Range Mountain Top Views

$74,700

South West

19

Bridgestone Road

.66

Exceptional Long and Short Range Rolling Mountains

$91,000

North east

52

Winter Green Drive

1.71

Exceptional Short Range Rolling Mountain

$89,900

South West

53

Winter Green Drive

.77

Exceptional Short Range Rolling Mountain

$84,900

South West

22

Milkweed Trail

.50

Long and Short Range Rolling Mountains

$61,000

North East

Commercial Properties

Cashiers 64 Frontage

Cashiers Commercial Building

Great business location between intersection and Ingles. Fantastic exposure on most traveled section of Highway 64 in Cashiers and a great location for an office or retail store. MLS# 83247. Offered at $365,000.

Charming building, well located in shopping district near Crossroads.

There are many business opportunities and also has living quarters which include kitchen, dining room, bathroom on main floor, second floor has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Charming outdoor fenced in patio with stone fireplace off of dining room and kitchen. Parking in front and in back of building. MLS# 82365. First time offered at $525,000.

Cashiers Commercial Building This is a prime commercial location in Cashiers near Ingles grocery store. Less than a mile from the Cashiers Crossroads with approximately 87 feet of Highway 64 frontage. This 4,000 +/- square foot building is all on one level with two heated single car garage bays as well as tons of floored attic space. Beautifully remodeled in 2009 and is move-in ready. One of the largest retails spaces available in the Cashiers area! MLS# 84872. Offered at $569,000.

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

Summer Hill - Lake Glenville Perched at a cool 3800’, this is one of the premier lake and mountain view lots on all of Lake Glenville.

Easy building site with current 4 bedroom septic evaluation. MLS# 82855. $339,000.

Almost 3 acre lot in Summer Hill, a premier Lake Glenville community. Driveway partially in. Big lake view. Community dock, boat launch ramp, sandy beach, picnic shelter with fireplace and tennis court. MLS# 76073. $295,000.

Large lake access lot with great mountain and sunset views. MLS# 73981. $115,000.

Big lake access lot with western exposure. View of mountains and sunsets. MLS# 73982. $115,000.

Very large Lake Glenville access lot. This lot faces west with sunset and mountain views. MLS# 73983. $115,000.

Sapphire Highway 64 Stunning level property on Highway 64 in Sapphire Valley located across the street from Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the property is bordered by the Horsepasture River. A variety of development opportunities including multi-family, restaurant and a host of other commercial uses. MLS# 76184. $699,000.

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club Stunning views of Yellow Mountain set this home site apart from many in Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club. The club offers a full complement of amenities including a Fazio golf course, luxurious clubhouse, and lake club. It is time to build on this fabulous lot situated at almost 4,000’ of elevation, which is perfect for enjoying those cool mountain summers. MLS# 81552. $625,000.

Glen Laurel Wonderful large building site that can be subdivided. Big views of mountains and Lake Glenville.

Access to shared dock on Lake Glenville. Convenient to Cashiers, Franklin and Sylva. Very gentle building sites. Underground utilities available. Wildlife Service boat ramp is within 1/2 mile so you can put in and take out your lake toys easily. MLS# 78191. $99,000.

Lots & Land

915 Acre Tract on Trout Creek Minutes north of Lake Glenville off 107 N, this 915-acre tract of land is suitable for development and/ or preservation. Trout Creek flows through the property; box canyon and other natural amenities make this piece unique. Price upon request.

Whisper Lake Great lot with an easy build site at an incredible price. An easy walk/ drive down to the community boat dock where you can store your canoe/kayak. Part of the Sapphire Master Association; enjoy the benefits of Sapphire amenities. MLS# 78373. $17,900.

Whiteside Forest 1.63 gently rolling acres with a hidden stream meandering through the middle of the property. Very private setting with lots of hardwoods, rhododendron and mountain laurel throughout. Several great building sites to choose from. Easy 10 minute drive to Cashiers, 20 minute drive to Highlands. MLS# 81611. $19,000.

Bridge Creek Large level corner lot on bold trout stream. Norton Creek is the largest stream feeding into nearby Lake Glenville. This gated community features covered bridge entrance, underground utilities, walking trails, large community pond, chimney garden and more.

MLS# 76927. $35,000.

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

A building site with long-range mountain views that also overlooks the falls. Southern exposure from the building site and a mountain to the north to block the cold winter winds. A community with golf courses, pools, playgrounds, picnic areas, a swimming-canoeing-and fishing lake, hiking trails, tennis, community center, fitness center, restaurants and bars. Just a short drive to the resort towns of Cashiers and Highlands. You may have heard that all this wasn’t possible in one property - but here it is. MLS# 82083. $239,500.

Lake Glenville 3 Lots in Glen Laurel - Easy build lake access lots within walking distance to Lake Glenville and the community boat dock. Glen Laurel has paved roads and underground utilities. Minimum square footage for homes, only 1,400 sf.

Affordable opportunity to own your mountain cabin with an almost lake front lot. Within ¼ mile of public boat ramp. $22,500 $39,500. MLS# 74340, 74341 and 74350.

Whitewater Ridge Exceptional long range mountain views and adjoins Nantahala National Forest! This 3.07 acre lot sits at approximately 3,650 ft. elevation and has dead-on views of Whiteside Mountain and outlying mountains as well. Gentle driveway access and house site with community water and underground utilities. This is the perfect lot to build your private mountain dream home. MLS# 81013. $145,000.

Cedar Ridge Estates Listen to the sound of rushing water in your backyard with the convenience of being minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire and all of the wonderful amenities. Located on a cul-de-sac. MLS# 81921. $59,000.

Glen Laurel Huge views of Lake Glenville and mountains. Access to Lake Glenville with shared dock. Paved roads and community water. Underground utilities. Less than 1/4 mile, from a public boat launch.

MLS# 81939. $49,500.

Big Sheepcliff Located just North of the Cashiers crossroads, this property has big views of mountains and Lake Glenville. Facing northwest with an easy building site. At over 4,400 feet elevation, you get the cool summer breezes. MLS# 82483. Just listed at $195,000.

Bridge Creek Easy building lots in gated Bridge Creek Community. Community amenities include trout stream, stocked pond, chimney garden and hiking trails. MLS# 81452 and 81453. $27,500 each.

Zachary’s Gap High above the valley floor at 4000’ of elevation with a panoramic view of Sapphire Valley including views of Whiteside, Chimneytop, and Rock Mountain.

This partially cleared lot with fire pit area and path from the road cleared offers spectacular views. Located in the small gated community of Zachary’s Gap, this lot’s views are absolutely amazing! MLS# 80127. $410,000.

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

Stonecreek Estates Four fabulous lots, some with incredible mountain views, in this conveniently located neighborhood in Sapphire Valley. A short walk or golf cart ride to CCSV or SVMA. Lots from $19,900 to $49,900 Shepherds Mountain Incredible lake and mountain view lot with a flat building site to perch your home 400’ above Lake Glenville. This almost 2 acre lot is located in the gated community of Shepherds Mountain--that provides property owners in-ground utilities, paved roads, a small clubhouse, and deeded access to Lake Glenville. MLS# 79858. $149,000.

Bald Rock Lush with native trees and rhododendrons, this private 5.5 acre lot is located in the prestigious gated community of Bald Rock. Great panoramic mountain views from this 3,800 ft. elevation lot. Quick access to the 9 miles of maintained equestrian/hiking trails that also continue into 6,300 Panthertown Nature Preserve. MLS# 81491. $65,000.

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

Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip. No need to share, this lot has short walk to community boat dock and across drive from community tennis court.

Very level building site. Some lake view. Underground utilities. MLS# 81650. $199,500.

Big Ridge Exceptional long range mountain views from the top of this 9.45 acres with small spring. Lots of hardwoods, mountain laurel, rhododendron and native flora. MLS# 83671. $69,900.

Pilot Mountain Unique 2.48 acre double lot with exceptional long range views and an estimated 450 feet of stream frontage. The steam cascades through the property into numerous pools before plunging to the valley floor from the top of a large waterfall. MLS# 81724. Just listed at $54,900.

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Glen Pointe Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated boat slip in community dock. Wooded lot in gated community with tennis court. Easy building site, easy septic. Hear the sounds of Norton Creek Falls just yards away. Unlike most lake access communities, Glen Pointe has a boat slip for every off lake lot. MLS# 81651. $129,500.

Highlands – Dog Mountain Wonderful building lot in established community in-town Highlands. Great winter views of Whiteside Mountain, Terrapin Mountain and Satulah Mountain.

Possible year-round views with tree trimming. At 3,900+ feet elevation this is a great spot to build a mountain home with easy access.

Close to town so you are only minutes from downtown Highlands where you can enjoy the collection of unique shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. This lot has low HOA fees and a current 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 83111. $85,900.

Holly Forest Easy build lot with a great view of Chimney Top Mountain. Sapphire HOA has approved access through adjoining green space allowing for a gentle driveway and very private home site. Quick drive to Highway 64 with no steep roads to climb or descend. MLS# 83009. $45,000.

Summer Hill Great lakefront lot on wide part of Lake Glenville, in the prestigious gated community of Summer Hill.

Easy, east facing building envelope, with a gentle slope down to the already installed private boat dock. With some tree trimming, this lot will offer spectacular lake AND mountain views. Last great lakefront lot available in Summer Hill. Perfect spot to build your dream lake house, and enjoy for years to come. MLS# 82840. $535,000.

Cascades at Cedar Creek Extremely gentle and easy lot to build on in a beautiful community close to Lake Glenville. MLS# 84182. $39,000.

Glen Pointe Lake Glenville lakefront lot with huge views of the lake and mountains. View looks down the length of the lake and is convenient to both Cashiers and Highlands. Located in the small (14 lot) gated community of Glen Pointe. Community has paved roads and tennis court. MLS# 82481. Just listed at $375,000.

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Glenville Lots of land for the money! Easy access off Highway 107. The land is steep but the top of the property has a nice home site with big views and hundreds of feet of stream frontage on Horse Stomp Creek. Old home at bottom of the property is no longer livable but the foundation may be suitable for a new home or barn. Highest elevation is approximately 3,600.

Motivated seller. MLS# 82372. $97,500.

Laurel Falls 2 great adjoining lots in the scenic and wild gated subdivision of Laurel Falls. Each lot has a current survey, septic evaluation for a 3 bedroom home with easy building home sites! A small stream runs through the property. Ridge line views with tree trimming.

Lots of usable land. Laurel Falls is bordered by thousands of acres of protected Panthertown Valley.

The Yosemite of the East. MLS# 82830. $79,900.

Cedar Hill High elevation, easy to build lot with beautiful ridgeline views in the prestigious gated community of Cedar Hill. Sewer hook-up or 3 bedroom septic approved. Full Sapphire Valley amenities available with initiation and annual fees. 5 minutes to Cashiers, 20 minutes to Highlands. OWNER FINANCING is available! MLS# 72809. $109,000.

Bridge Creek Private, gently rolling stream lot in the scenic Bridge Creek subdivision. Lots of mountain laurel, rhododendron and hardwoods. Gated entrance with charming drive over Norton Creek through a covered bridge. 15 minutes to Cashiers, 25 minutes to Highlands. MLS# 82970. $19,900.

Cedar Hill Very level and easy to build on lot features exceptional views of Bald Rock, Lonesome Valley Canyon, and Hogback Mountain. Bring your builder to this exceptional lot at over 3800’ of elevation. MLS# 81000. $250,000.

Sims Valley Easy build Sims Valley lot with big view potential. Gated access, paved roads, community water, clubhouse, fitness room, outdoor pool, green space, ponds and picnic area with charming rustic cabin. The lot is approximately 1.72 acres and could have amazing long and short range mountain views with tree trimming. The seller is motivated and it’s a great time to be a buyer! Owner financing available for qualified buyers.

MLS# 82916. $45,000.

Bridge Creek Located in this wonderful gated community with hiking trails, ponds, and a large trout stream.

This corner lot lies very gentle with numerous possible building sites. The lot is adjacent to a common area with fire pit and large pond. You can swim, paddle and fish in this spring-fed pond. MLS# 83281. $100,000.

Cross Creek Preserve Unique 2.68 acre lot with a BOLD stream and 2 waterfalls with mountain views backing up to the common area. Nearly level building site, underground utilities, community water, expired 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 83525. $225,000.

Whisper Lake Great opportunity to own a large 1.68 acre double lot in Whisper Lake. A beautiful, noisy stream borders the left side of the property. Mountain views may be obtainable from the top portion of the lot with tree trimming. 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 83314. $21,000.

Capitiva Mountain Lake Glenville access lot with community dock on Lake Glenville with picnic shelter. Big view of mountain and rock face. MLS# 83343. $75,000.

Tahala Shores Nice wooded building site above the road. Very close to common area on Lake Glenville. Easy build, priced to sell. MLS# 82952. $35,000 High Springs It doesn’t get much better than this! Gentle 1.8 acre building lot with easy driveway access and a house site that has already been partially cleared. Southwesterly views of Whiteside Mountain, Satulah Mountain, Yellow Mountain, Black Rock Mountain and more.

MLS# 83338. $85,000.

Falcon Ridge Maybe the best view in the area.

On a clear day you can see the lakes of Bad Creek, Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell. Unlimited view to the southeast and layered view to the south and west. You can see all of Sapphire Valley and west beyond Whiteside Mountain.

If you have a buyer looking for the best and longest view here - this is it! At 4,600 feet in elevation. MLS# 83274. $300,000.

Norton Great building lot if you want easy access and a bold stream with small waterfalls. Norton Creek has great trout fishing and has many pools adjacent to this property.

MLS# 81312. $55,000.

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

Big Sheepcliff Exceptional location at an elevation of approx. 4,200’. Long range views over the Lake Glenville Valley from this 12 acre lot with septic installed. MLS# 83308. $349,000.

Paradise Mountain This beautiful countryside consisting of three lots totaling 4.22+/acres provide the best of the woods, mountain side and rushing waters. MLS# 83279. $24,900.

Sapphire High Nearly level high elevation 11 acre estate at an elevation of 4,300 feet, the property is essentially flat, heavily wooded and subdividable. MLS# 83547. $124,900.

Big Sheepcliff Lot is located in the upper section of the community with mountain views of the Glenville Valley. 4 bedroom septic evaluation. MLS# 83307. $149,000.

Round Hill Very gentle and easy building lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. This 0.88 acre lot is located in the beautiful community of Round Hill in the heart of Sapphire. Year round mountain views should be easy to obtain with select tree trimming.

Expired 4 bedroom septic permit on file. MLS# 83933. $50,000.

Bridge Creek Wonderful large building lot at 4000 feet elevation. Huge views of Lake Glenville and the mountains all around. Enter community through a beautiful covered bridge spanning the trout waters of Norton Creek. MLS# 84584. $260,000.

Holly Forest I Easy build lot adjacent to a green area with the bold Hogback Creek flowing through. SVMA amenities.

MLS# 83967. $1,000.

Holly Forest XI If you are looking to build your own mountain home in Sapphire Valley this is a wonderful large lot that is nearly level. SVMA amenities. MLS# 84372. $20,000.

Cedar Hill This 2.72 acre lot features an easy building site for the perfect mountain retreat. Located just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire in this gated community. MLS#73864.

Offered at $275,000.

Falcon Ridge Mountaintop acreage directly across from the street from Panthertown Preserve at 4,300 feet elevation. Perfect for an estate or subdivide with views of Whiteside, Chimneytop, Rock, and Sheepcliff mountains.

MLS# 83535. $499,000.

Tahala Shores Fantastic lot with a boat dock on Lake Glenville within easy walking distance. MLS# 83464. $165,000.

Falcon Ridge Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 4.52 acre gently rolling lot at 4,000’+ elevation and has amazing layered views into South Carolina. The neighboring lot is also available ($134,900/MLS# 83896 or both lots for $224,900) and can be purchased together for a total of 11.73 acres for even more privacy.

Sapphire Valley Resort amenities included. MLS# 83899. $89,900.

Sims Valley Spread your wings and build your dream home on 5+ acre lot, that will have unbelievable views all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway with some tree trimming. 5 Bedroom septic permit. Sims Valley offers great amenities. MLS# 83732. $65,000.

Holly Forest XIV Two beautiful wooded mountain lots in desirable Holly Forest XIV sits at approximately 3,800 feet with SVMA amenities. MLS# 83381. $2,890.

Stone Pointe Nestled on the western shores of Lake Glenville, this 1+ acre lot is ready for your lakefront home.

The home site features: driveway, potable and non-potable water lines, and underground power.

The house site is cleared and a large dock is in place. Come see and imagine yourself on this beautiful piece of mountain waterfront property. MLS# 84508. $425,000.

High Grove Developer opportunity on the 441 corridor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro, Bryson City and Cherokee.

Development with incredible long range mountain and river views, located in the heart of Jackson County. Development includes 86 lots, 6 open space lots and common areas. Seller will entertain owner financing based on 30% down payment with 8% interest rate with at 2 year balloon. MLS# 78151. $1,600,000.

Stonecreek Estates Fabulous views over Sapphire Valley and a short golf cart ride away from CCSV and the Sapphire Valley amenities. Enjoy the views of Bald Rock and Lonesome Valley canyon. MLS# 84189. $33,888.

Bridge Creek Beautiful lot at the end of a gravel road for privacy in the peaceful subdivision of Bridge Creek!

This 1.71 acres is within a short distance of town! MLS# 84655. $27,900.

Bridge Creek Nearly level wooded lot in a fantastic close to town subdivision!

Bridge Creek is a low density gated community with a scenic amenities. Water and electric have been run to the lot. MLS# 84607. $25,900.

Cullowhee Forest Development opportunity with some infrastructure in place. Originally, this tract was known as the Tuckasegee property and part of River Rock.

Millions have been invested in roads, water and power infrastructure.

Perfect project to complete by savvy developer. Wonderful mountain views and stream front lots. Seller will entertain owner financing based on 30% down payment with 8% interest rate with at 2 year balloon.

MLS# 81020. $2,700,000.

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

Falcon Ridge Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 7.21 acre gently rolling lot. This lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into South Carolina. Second adjoining lot can also be purchased separately for a total of 11.73 acres. Sapphire amenities available. MLS# 83896. $119,900.

Bridge Creek Large building lot, 3.5+ acres, with a wonderful, easy site to build a home on. This lot has huge views of Lake Glenville and the mountains all around and beyond. Situated at the end of the road at over 4000’ of elevation and just over 4 miles from the center of Cashiers.

MLS# 84582. $260,000, Fernwood Amazing 2.8 acre estate lot available with end of the road privacy.

Spectacular panoramic mountain views featuring long, short and rock face mountain views. Easy building site with drive and utilities installed close to the home site. SVMA amenities available.

MLS# 83443. $195,000.

Fivestone Investors dream - entire subdivision ready for completion with views of Whiteside and Chimneytop mountains. 14 contiguous lots totaling 41 acres as a package deal. Septic evaluations have been completed on all lots. SVMA amenities. MLS# 83545. $699,000

Wade Hampton Lot has a good view of Whiteside Mountain in well-established and exclusive neighborhood of Wade Hampton. Priced below market value! Motivated seller! MLS# 84740. $99,500.

Summer Cove This is your chance to build your dream lake-front home! Choose between siting the house up high on the lot to give you big sweeping views of the lake, or lower with a gentle walk down to the water. MLS# 84705. $350,000.

Falcon Ridge Enjoy long range southwestern views from this large 11.73 acre gently rolling lot. Located in desirable Falcon Ridge, this lot sits at a cool 4,000+ feet elevation & has amazing views into SC. MLS# 83900. $199,900.

Trillium The lowest priced lot in Trillium.

Great location, close to both the lakeside clubhouse and marina and the golf clubhouse and associated amenities. This lot faces south with a view of Yellow Mountain. MLS# 84110. $29,000.

Holly Forest I This lot situated on a quiet street has potential mountain views.at 3,360’ of elevation makes this a cool mountain property. Features Sapphire Valley amenities. MLS# 84271. $15,000.

Whiteside Forest 1.37 acres of beautiful laying stream front property wrapping around from the Fowler Creek Bridge on Beaver Bridge Road and going down Ambient Way. Nearly level. Approximately 150 +/- of active stream frontage. Heavily wooded. MLS# 84853. $9,000.

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

Summer Cove Tremendous lake and mountain views, with a Southern exposure from this lot. This incredible view lot offers amazing views down the south channel of the lake, with many layered mountain ranges in the distance. If a big view of Lake Glenville and the mountains are what you want, this one’s a must see. Summer Cove offers all lake view property owners a designated slip on the 10-slip community dock that’s just a short golf-cart ride away. This lot offers you the best of both worlds-sitting 300’ above the lake, you’ll enjoy the cool breezes and spectacular views from 3,800’...while being able to have your boat docked at the community dock that’s just a short distance away. Adjacent lot (Lot #17) is also available for purchase to provide a buffer, or opportunity to build main house/guest house. MLS# 84680. $275,000.

Cedar Hill Exceptional Estate Tract being offered for the first time. This magnificent 20 acre property features southern views of Chimneytop and Nix Mountain and the valley below. The land has a gentle topography and perfect for someone that wants to a flat garden area surrounding their private compound. Multiple building sites offer many options. The vegetation is undisturbed, so once a site plan is developed, this exclusive enclave can be created. This is a rare opportunity! MLS# 84877. $1,500,000.

Cedar Hill Exceptional Estate Tract being offered for the first time. This magnificent 21 acre property features both southern and eastern views of Chimneytop, Nix, and Toxaway Mountain and the valley below.

The land has a gentle topography and perfect for someone that wants to a flat garden area surrounding their private compound.

Multiple building sites offer many options. The vegetation is undisturbed, so once a site plan is developed, this exclusive enclave can be created. This is a rare opportunity! MLS# 84878. $1,500,000.

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VACATION RENTAL Holly Forest Hideaway Family friendly home located in Sapphire Valley. This home offers an open kitchen, dining area, Master bedroom with private bath, and TV. Living room has a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace (wood burning), and large deck. Two additional guest bedrooms on main floor, both have a Queen bed. Another large bedroom downstairs with king. Great home for a couples getaway, guys golfing weekend or larger family.

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Summersail on Lake Glenville Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The main home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths with wraparound porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chef’s delight. The guest house offers three additional bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its scenic waterfalls.

Living on the Edge 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 hiking trails of Panthertown Valley.family room & wet bar on the lower level.

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

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Lakeside Cottage This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home (3000 ft) has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wraparound deck and a game room with books, family board games, and a foosball table. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath.

The fully stocked kitchen has a double wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you’ll find a private dock and canoe (available for your use). Good fishing for bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed).

For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness center and game room) and access to 55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing).

VACATION RENTAL Needlepine This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open, airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.

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VACATION RENTAL Sapphire Valley Family friendly home located in Sapphire Valley. This home offers an open kitchen, dining area, Master bedroom with private bath, and TV. Living room has a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace (wood burning), and large deck.

Two additional guest bedrooms on main floor, both have a Queen bed. Another large bedroom downstairs with king. Great home for a couples getaway, guys golfing weekend or larger family. Sleeps 8 + daybed. For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities.

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

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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 Landmark Vacation Rentals www.landmarkvacations.com Old Edwards Inn & Spa www.oldedwardsinn.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Whiteside Cove Cottages

Bakeries Pages 110, 120 Page 110 Pages 2, 3 Pages 15 Page 39 Page 4 Pages 144-203 Page 23

Antiques & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Christine Home Decor Dovetail Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry www.mirrorlakeantiques.com Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Rusticks www.rusticks.com Scudder’s Gall eries www.scuddersgallery.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com The Village Hound www.onceuponadog.com Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com Whistlestop Depot Antiques www.whistlestopantiquesnc.com

Page 25 Page 103 Page 111 Page 27 Page 89 Page 90 Page 16 Page 109 Pages 51, 97 Page 35 Page 115 Page 33 Page 37 Page 35 Page 22 Page 103

Architects/Designers Mountainworks Design

www.mtnworks.com

Page 107

Art Galleries/Artists Annell, Portrait Artist www.annell.com Page 59 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 55 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 64 Blue Valley Gallery Page 60 Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 103 Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Page 110 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 8 GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 43 Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com Page 30 Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com Page 17 Into the Woods Page 90 Justin Allman - Fire Moss Pottery Page 55 Mimi’s Original Art www.etsy.com/shop/mimisoriginalart Page 63 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass Page 109 Oakleaf www.oakleafhighlands.com Page 42 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 Quinlan Visual Arts Center www.quinlanartscenter.org Page 22 Scudder’s Gall eries www.scuddersgallery.com Page 115 Smitten Page 51 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Automotive Services Mountain Motorwerks www.mmhighlands.com Page 23 204 | November 2016 | thelaurelmagazine.com

Bake My Day

Page 68 Bars

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

www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 73 Page 73

Bath and Body White Harvest Living

www.harvestliving.com

Page 38

Bedding/Linens/Comforters Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods Lenz Gifts The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Bird Supplies

Page 41 Page 89 Page 90 Page 26 Page 33

Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

Page 9 Books

The Book Nook Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Builders

Page 113 Page 30 Page 33

Arrowood Construction Lupoli Construction Srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction

Page 80 Page 65 Page 111 Page 212

www.arrowoodconstruction.com www.lupoliconstruction.com www.srebalusconstruction.com www.warthconstruction.com Builders Supply Reeves Building Supply www.reevesacehardware.com Business Supplies Dauntless Printing Catering Bella’s Fressers www.fresserseateryhighlands.com The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Rosewood Market www.rosewoodgourmet.com Chambers of Commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com Cleaning/Housekeeping Services Pro Servicess Rebecka’s Home Cleaning Service Cloth/Upholstery Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Clothing & Accessories A Jones Company Acorn’s Bear Mountain Outfitters Bee Bags and Such Bella Cotn

Pages 90, 209 Page 90 Page 76 Page 76 Page 76 Page 69 Page 40 Page 40 Pages 106, 111 Page 110 Page 89 Page 90 Page 33 Page 9 Pages 4, 56 Page 107 Page 118 Page 118

Highlands Decorating Center

Flooring www.highlandsdecorating.com

Page 26

Floral Design /Florists Fiddlehead Designs Pages 14, 38 Oakleaf www.oakleafhighlands.com Page 42 Furniture Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 103 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 41 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 89 High Country Furniture & Design www.highcountry.com Page 25 Into the Woods Page 90 Nearly New Page 43 Oakleaf www.oakleafhighlands.com Page 42 Reeves Furniture & Gifts www.reevesacehardware.com Pages 90, 209 Rusticks www.rusticks.com Page 35 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com Page 35 Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com Page 22 Furniture Consignments The Blue Elephant Page 102 Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 43 GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 43 Nearly New Page 43 Games The Movie Stop Page 72 Garden Accessories Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 Garden/Landscaping Supplies Highlands Lawn www.highlandslawnandgarden.com Page 8 Gems and Minerals Ruby City www.rubycity.com Page 91 Gift Shops A Jones Company Page 9 Around Back at Rocky’s Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 55 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 8 The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 120 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 89 Fiddlehead Designs Pages 14, 38 Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com Page 30 The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 53 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 White Harvest Living www.harvestliving.com Page 38 Giving Back Betsy Paul Art Raffle Page 63 Golf Supplies Bobby Grace Putters www.bobbygraceputters.com Page 120 Gourmet Foods Dusty’s Page 76

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Celebrity Collections Page 18 Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com Page 30 Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 11 The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 53 Martha Anne’s Page 56 Nora and Company Page 15 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 Reign Page 81 Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 23 TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Page 65 VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 43 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 43 Victoria’s Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 43 Wit’s End Page 55 Clothing Consignment The Blue Elephant Page 102 Victoria’s Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 43 Communities Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org Page 19 Highlands Cove www.highlandsncluxuryhome.com Page 86 Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 144-203 Trillium www.discovertril ium.com Page 10 Cosmetic Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plasticsurgerytoday.com Page 96 Crafts The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 64 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 The Movie Stop Page 72 Custom Cabinetry/Countertops Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 110, 117 Keystone www.keystonekb.com Page 110 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Custom Furniture Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 89 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Dentists Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 95 Dermatology Highlands Dermatology www.highlandsdermatology.com Page 94 Events Acorn’s Pages 4, 56 The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 64 Betsy Paul Art Raffle Page 63 Highlands Food and Wine Festival www.highlandsfoodsandwine.com Page 31 Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 52 Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Pages 34, 61 Quinlan Visual Arts Center www.quinlanartscenter.org Page 22 Smitten Page 51 The Village Green www.vil agegreencashiersnc.com Page 44

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Grading/Excavating Larry Rogers Construction

Investment Planning Page 79

Edward Jones Investments

Grocery Stores Dusty’s Mountain Fresh Grocery www.mountainfreshgrocery.com

Page 76 Page 73 Page 119

Gutter Services D.P. Gutters

Page 111 Hair Salons

Creative Concepts Head Innovations

Page 110 Page 110 Health Services

Mission Primary Care Highlands/Cashiers

www.mission-health.org

Page 93

Acorn’s Pages 4, 56 A Jones Company Page 9 Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 103 Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com Page 30 The Look Boutique - Cashiers www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 53 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 Whistlestop Depot Antiques www.whistlestopantiquesnc.com Page 103 White Harvest Living www.harvestliving.com Page 38 Jewelry - Fine Drake’s Diamond Gallery Highlands Fine Art MIrror Lake Antiques & Jewelry Ruby City Scudder’s Gallleries

Page 15

Home Accessories A Jones Company Page 9 Bird Barn and Gift Emporium Page 9 Bohemia Page 9 Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 103 Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Page 41 CK Swan www.ckswan.com Page 8 Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 43 Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 89 GG’s Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 43 Into the Woods Page 90 Oakleaf www.oakleafhighlands.com Page 42 Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 51, 97 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com Page 35 Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com Page 22 White Harvest Living www.harvestliving.com Page 38 Insurance State Farm - Cindy Rodgers

Page 102

Interior Design & Home Furnishings Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Christine Home Decor CK Swan www.ckswan.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com High Country Furniture & Design www.highcountry.com Into the Woods Lulu & Tully’s Rusticks www.rusticks.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com

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www.janniebeandesigns.com www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com www.mirrorlakeantiques.com www.rubycity.com www.scuddersgallery.com

Page 21 Page 17 Page 16 Page 91 Page 115

Kitchen Accessories

Heating and Air Holley Heating & Air Conditioning www.holleyheating.com

Page 109

Jewelry - Fashion

Groomers Woofgang Bakery

www.edwardjones.com

Page 25 Page 41 Page 111 Page 8 Page 89 Page 25 Page 90 Page 209 Page 35 Page 33 Page 35

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

Page 9 Page 120

Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design Black Rock Granite and Cabinetry www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 110, 117 Highlands Decorating Center www.highlandsdecorating.com Page 26 The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 33 Landscapers Pro Servicess

Pages 106, 111 Lighting

Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com

Page 41 Page 89 Page 90 Page 33 Page 35

Massage Services Cashiers Valley Fusion www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com Tranquility Massage Yoga of Highlands www.yogahighlands.com

Page 97 Page 111 Page 97

Mattresses Blue Ridge Bedding Dutchman’s Designs The Summer House

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

Page 41 Page 89 Page 33

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

Page 96 Page 209 Movies

Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org The Movie Stop

Page 52 Page 72

Produce

Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass

Page 109

Dusty’s Mountain Fresh Grocery www.mountainfreshgrocery.com

Music Stores Blue Ridge Music

Pubs

www.blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 79

Nail Care Creative Concepts

Page 110 Office Supplies

Dauntless Printing

Page 90

Outdoor Adventures Overland Excursions

www.overlandunlimited.com

Page 123

Outdoor Furniture Carolina Rustic Furniture The Summer House

www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 41 Page 33

Painting Pro Servicess

Pages 106, 111 Pet Care/Supplies

The Village Hound www.onceuponadog.com Woofgang Bakery

Page 37 Page 119

Pharmacies Highlands Pharmacy

Page 8 Photography

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

Page 59 Page 63

Plants/Nurseries Highlands Lawn www.highlandslawnandgarden.com Main Street Nursery

Page 8 Page 18

Pools/Spas Mountain Spring Spas and Pools www.mountainhotspring.com

Page 80

Porch and Patio Carolina Rustic Furniture Consignment Market The Summer House

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

Page 41 Page 43 Page 33

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

Page 55 Page 9 Page 89 Page 55 Pages 51, 97 Page 51 Page 33

Printing Companies Dauntless Printing

Page 76 Page 73

Page 90

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

www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 73 Page 73

Putters Bobby Grace Putters

www.bobbygraceputters.com

Page 120

Radio Stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

Page 15

Real Estate Sales Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty www.bbhsmmr.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Andrea Gabbard meadowsmtnrealty.com RE 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 Highlands Cove www.highlandsncluxuryhome.com Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Landmark Realty Group Rob Whitney www.landmarkrg.com McKee Properties www.mckeeproperties.com Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Nadine Paradise www.nadineparadise.com Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Preferred Properties Ann Scott www.ppoh.com Sapphire Valley Real Estate www.sapphirevalleyrealestate.com Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Sotheby’s - Bert Mobley highlandsssir.com Trillium www.discovertrillium.com

Page 121 Page 57 Page 211 Page 81 Pages 110, 120 Pages 2, 3 Page 19 Page 83 Page 86 Page 85 Page 87 Pages 125-143 Pages 57, 121 Page 23 Page 99 Page 111 Page 117 Pages 144-203 Page 5 Page 10

Restaurants Highlands-Cashiers Directory Bella’s Bake My Day The Brick Oven Cyprus www.cyprushighlands.com Dusty’s Fressers www.fresserseateryhighlands.com The Kitchen www.thekitchenofhighlands.com Log Cabin Restaurant www.logcabinhighlands.com Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Meritage Bistro www.meritagehighlands.com Mountain Fresh Grocery www.mountainfreshgrocery.com On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Paoletti’s www.paolettis.com Rosewood Market www.rosewoodgourmet.com

Page 77 Page 76 Page 68 Page 72 Page 75 Page 76 Page 83 Page 83 Page 72 Page 4 Page 61 Page 73 Page 71 Page 74 Page 69

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Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company www.sapphiremountainbrewingcompany.com Page 74 Slabtown Pizza www.slabtownpizza.com Page 69 The Ugly Dog Pub - Highlands www.theuglydogpub.com Page 73 The Ugly Dog Pub - Cashiers www.theuglydogpub.com Page 73 Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5 The Zookeeper Bistro Page 74

Transportation Highlands Transportation Company Vacation Rentals Chambers Agency Landmark Vacation Rentals Silver Creek Real Estate Group

www.chambers-realty.com www.landmarkvacations.com

Pages 110, 120 Page 39

www.ncliving.com

Pages 144-203

Rugs Bound’s Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Carolina Rustic Furniture www.carolinarusticfurniture.com Into the Woods Shiraz Oriental Rugs www.shirazruggalleries.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

Wind Chimes Page 25 Page 41 Page 90 Page 27 Page 33

Sawmills Big Creek Sawmil

Page 29

Bird Barn and Gift Emporium American Sun Control www.american-sun-control.com Highlands Decorating Center www.highlandsdecorating.com Into the Woods Reeves Furniture www.reevesblindsandshades.com The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Mountain Fresh Grocery

Shoes

www.highlandsdermatology.com

Page 94

Socks Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Bird Barn and Gift Emporium

Pages 51, 97 Page 9

Sun Control American Sun Control

www.american-sun-control.com

Page 208

Tables Dutchman’s Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Into the Woods The Table Co www.thetableco.com Vivianne Metzger www.vmantiques.com Watauga Creek www.wataugacreek.com

Page 89 Page 90 Page 111 Page 35 Page 22

Theatre/Entertainment Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center

www.highlandsplayhouse.org www.highlandspac.org

Page 52 Pages 34, 61

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www.mountainfreshgrocery.com

Page 73

Woodwork Page 144 Page 107 Page 30 Page 11 Page 56 Page 15 Page 23 Page 65

Skin Care Highlands Dermatology

Page 208 Page 26 Page 90 Pages 90, 209 Page 33

Wine & Accessories Page 9

Annawear Bear Mountain Outfitters Gracewear Collections www.gracewearcollection.com Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Martha Anne’s Nora and Company Spoiled Rotten www.spoiledrotten2.com TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com

Page 9

Window Treatments

Shipping Services Stork’s Wrap, Pack & Ship

Page 8

Page 72 Page 113

The Table Co

www.thetableco.com

Page 111

Yoga Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands

www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com

Page 97 Page 97

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