September 2017 The Laurel Magazine

HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS

SEPTEMBER 2017

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INSIDE THE LAUREL SEPTEMBER 2017 EVENTS

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September at PAC

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Highlands Playhouse

10

Baldaroo Music Festival

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The Art of Donna Ysland

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Highlands Music

64

The Bascom

14

Cashiers Leaf Festival

65

H-C Players

16

Cashiers Library

66

Art for the Garden

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Dahlia Festival

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HIghlands on the Half Shell

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Bel Canto

24

Craft Beer Night

70

Ristorante Paoletti

26

Blessing of the Animals

72

Evenings at Lakeside

28

Wreaths Across America

76

Perfect Pairing

Highlands School Fall Festival

78

Berry-Peach Cobbler

34

Pumpkin Festival

82

“Generations” at Wolfgang’s

35

Songwriters’ Round

84

National Fortune Cookie Day

36

Village Nature Series

87

Dining Guide

38

Empty Bowls

40

Highlands Marketplace

42

The Music of Highlands Food & Wine

43

Tea for Three

44

Cashiers’ Empty Bowls Potters

45

Highlands Own Craft Show

46

Hudson Library

47

Village Green

48

Sky Valley Fall Festival

32

51 Calendar

THE ARTS

DINING

VENTURE OUT 90

Panthertown Valley

91

Fly Fishing

92

The Accidental Gardener

93

North Carolina Amphibians

94

Hawk Watch

95

Golf Talk

HISTORY 98

Highlands History

100

Cashiers History

102

Founder’s Day Celebration

HEALTH 106

Mission Hospital

108

Bone Health

110

The Paradigm of Positive

112

Pumpkin Crepes

HOMES & LIFESTYLES 114

Home of Distinction

116

Financial Focus

118

Historic Land

121

Leadfoot Lucy

GIVING BACK 124

Nancy West, Volunteer

126

Friends for Life

127

The Kitchen Carry Away

128

C-H Humane Society

130

Carpe Diem Farms

131

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

132

H-C Land Trust

134

Seed Madagascar

135

Designer Purse Bingo

136

Community Garden

BIZ SPOTLIGHT 140

Highlands Chamber

58

Art of Bonnie Abbott

59

H-C Art League

141 WHLC

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Vega String Quartet

142 McCulley’s

51 Calendar | 52 Highlands Map | 54 Cashiers Map | 87 Dining Guide | 122 Service Directory | 218 Advertiser’s Index

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MAKING IT HAPPEN

JANET CUMMINGS Managing Partner

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DONNA RHODES Writer

Like a breeze across the mountain, summer has blown by. Little peeks of color on the ridges wink in anticipation of Autumn’s arrival.

And let’s not forget - Pumpkin Spice

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WILEY SLOAN Writer

LUKE OSTEEN Writer

Everything!!! As we welcome the fall season and the festive spirit it brings, we at the Laurel are so glad you’re here. From the first falling leaf to the last pumpkin, we can’t wait to enjoy it all with you.

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With love,

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Madison Chance

Jay Drummonds

The Kurt Thomas Band

BALDAROO MUSIC FEST

BY JENNY KING

The irresistible Baldaroo Music Festival, set for Saturday, September 16, at the Fairfield Lake Amphitheater, fuels The Boys & Girls Club’s broad slate of programs.

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ne question frequently asked by new residents to the HIghlandsCashiers Plateau is, “What activities are available for my children?”

Thanks to The Boys & Girls Club of The Plateau, the answer is, “Lots!”

They officially opened their doors in 2014 and have continued to offer top notch programs for the youth in the Highlands and Cashiers areas. Their staff members are all involved in the community and come to the club via non-profit, camp, and youth development backgrounds.

The three senior staff all come to this from non-profit, youth development backgrounds, and their committed, parttime program staff are all Western Carolina University students studying myriad subjects and involved in a variety of sports teams and social organizations.

The club’s purpose is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential

as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They accomplish this with structured programs focused on Academic Success, Healthy and Active Lifestyles, and Good Character and Leadership. Although some may think of the club as after-school care, it is much, much more than that.

This past summer The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau offered day camps and throughout the school year feature programs such as Project Learn, Triple Play, and SMART Programming.

As a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, the club depends on philanthropic gifts, and on Saturday, September 16, rain or shine, they are holding their major fundraiser, The Baldaroo Music Festival. This outdoor festival is being held at beautiful Fairfield Lake at the base of Bald Rock Mountain in Sapphire Valley, in their stunning lakeside amphitheater. Gates open at 3:30 and the music starts at 4:30.

Headlining the festival is The Kurt Thom-

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as Band, joined by Jay Drummonds, Hurricane Creek, and Madison Chance of Atlanta. There will be great food for sale and the entire evening is being capped off by a spectacular show of fireworks.

To learn more about The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau and the Baldaroo Music Festival, September 16, visit BGCPlateau.org or call their offices at (828) 743-2775. Tickets may be purchased at baldaroo.com, at the lub office, at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, and other locations around town.

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STAY AND PLAY

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Darren and The Buttered Toasts

The sweet sounds of Highlands evenings in September are perfect for dancing or just sitting and taking in the music.

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here was a time when Highlands “rolled up the sidewalks” on Labor Day and the season officially ended. Shops closed down for the season, seasonal residents went home and visitors marked their calendars to come again next summer.

Well, those days are long gone and Highlands continues a full schedule of fun events year-round, so stay and play a little longer.

Fall is an especially fun season to take in all that Highlands has to offer. Live music at one of our weekend concert series tops many people’s lists of things not to be missed. These concerts have become family favorites and are the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights.

The ever-popular Saturdays on Pine at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park always draw a large crowd. Labor Day weekend marks the last such concert of this season so make plans now to go out and enjoy the show on Saturday, September 2, by Darren and The Buttered Toasts. Commonly referred to as “The Toast,” this lively group incorporates a variety of musical genres including R&B, Soul, Alternative, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Rock, and Gospel.

Pack a picnic, or pick up a to-go order at a nearby restaurant, bring your lawn chairs or blankets and come dance the night away, or simply sit back, relax and let the sounds carry you away. The show starts at 6:00 P.M. While Saturdays on Pine are winding up for

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the season, Friday Night Live at Town Square is just hitting its stride and will continue to delight crowds with concerts through October. Shows start at 6:00 P.M. and the September lineup is a great one, bringing back bands that have delighted crowds throughout the season.

On Friday, September 8, The Southern Highlands Band will take the stage; September 15, crowd-favorite Tallulah River Band returns for a show; and September 22 will feature the Johnny Webb Band. Plans are still in the works for the September 29 show.

For more information about Saturdays on Pine or Friday Night Live, visit highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-2112.

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CASHIERS VALLEY LEAF FESTIVAL

BY JENNY KING

The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival is a party for the entire community, centered on the beauty at the heart of the “season of mellow fruitfulness.”

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he Ninth Annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, sponsored

by The Greater Cashiers Merchants Association, is right around the corner.

On October 6-8, The Village Green and Commons in the center of Cashiers will host a bevy of local and national artists who present arts and crafts of all types.

You can find one-of-a-kind apparel and jewelry along with handcrafted furniture, pottery, and photography. If you’re looking for unique gifts and patio art, you’ll find it there.

Last year’s event drew well over 7,000 visitors who come to the mountains for the cool temperatures and autumn colors. Anyone who’s been to the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival knows The Village Green is the ideal setting for festivals of this type. Vendors are set up throughout the 12-acre park, there are public restrooms, and ample parking. The pace is relaxed and everyone is there to have fun.

No festival is complete without terrific food and drinks.

From gourmet to popcorn and wine and beer, there is something for everyone. Most people enjoy dining on the many picnic tables in the beautiful park or at the gazebo as they listen to the music.

The festival opens at 10:00 A.M., with live music scheduled from noon to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday on two different stages. All of these shows are free and open to the public. Most of these performers are local and regional acts, ranging from singer-songwriters, to jazz, blues, Americana, bluegrass, rock, soul, funk, and more.

For additional information, please visit the GCAMA website at VisitCashiersValley.com or email gcama2015@gmail. com. You may call the association office at (828) 743-8428.

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Melanie Golden

LESSONS AND PROJECTS

BY LUKE OSTEEN

Even though Summer Vacation is vanishing in the rear view mirror, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library still offers plenty of lessons and projects for children.

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ven though its Summer Reading Program is fading into memory, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library has unveiled additional ways to reach the youngest members of the community.

Child Services Director Melanie Golden is hosting Storytime at 11:00 A.M. Wednesdays throughout the year. It offers children, ranging in age from baby to pre-K, a chance to hear a tale, learn a song, and create their own craft suitable for display in their home or the home of a grandparent. There’s no charge, and library membership isn’t necessary, although a parent should accompany their child.

Lego Club meets at 3:45 P.M. on the second Tuesday of the month (that’s the 11th this month). It’s open to children up through sixth grade. Ms. Golden offers guidance for specific designs, but participants are invited to use their imaginations to create their own Lego works. There’s no charge to participate and children do not need to be members of the library.

Ms. Golden also offers Crafternoon on the fourth Tuesday of the month (in September, that falls on the 26th). She presents a craft design that’s suitable for children of all ages and instruction. Naturally, the artists are allowed to take their works home with them.

There’s no charge for Crafternoon.

September marks Sign Up for Your Own Library Card, which is open to everyone, not simply children. An ACCCL card allows patrons to check out books, CD books, and DVDs on a full spectrum of topics.

Even if you don’t own a library card, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library offers a host of services. There’s a free 24-hour wireless signal, free movies (including popcorn and bottled water) every Thursday, and regular educational and cultural events in the Meeting Room.

For more information, call (828) 743-0215. Or heck, just stop by – 249 Frank Allen Road (across from the Post Office).

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DIGGIN’ THE DAHLIAS

BY KIM DAUGHTERY

Best of Show 2016, the Lacinated Dahlia

Bask in the glory of dahlias in a rainbow of colors – The Seventh Annual Dazzling Dahlia Flower Show will be held from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M. Saturday, September 16, at the Highlands Recreation Center.

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he summer’s warm sunshine and abundant rain have produced a profusion of vibrant dahlias. Flowers of all sizes and colors, simple or complex — their beauty is unsurpassed.

Dahlias, dazzling and delightful, are popping up in gardens all around Highlands and Cashiers. Join your friends and neighbors the weekend of September 16 as they celebrate this dazzling beauty with events benefitting the Highlands Historical Society.

On Thursday, September 14 at 5:30 P.M. HHS will dedicate a plaque naming the Prince House to the National Historic Register. Highlands’ oldest residence, built in 1877, is one of the key elements of the Historic Village, along with an original tuberculosis treatment tent and the early Hudson Library building. The dedication is free. The public is urged to attend.

Enjoy the cool mountain air of a fall evening as you celebrate with other patrons at the Dahlia Festival Patrons Party, which begins at 6:30 P.M. “Denim & Dulcimers” kicks the evening up by featuring local musicians and fried chicken. Tickets are $100 per person and are available at highlandshistory.org.

The Dahlia Festival culminates on Saturday, September 16, with the Seventh Annual Dazzling Dahlia Flower Show, an amateur flower competition for growers of every age. Dahlias will be on display from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M. at the Highlands Recreation Center, located at 600 North Fourth Street. An admission fee of $5 will entertain you with hundreds of individual dahlias of too many colors, sizes and leaf types to describe.

The highlight of the afternoon will be at 2:00 P.M. when acclaimed landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan speaks on “Tricky Places: Designing with Dahlias, Perennials and Flowering Shrubs for Drop Dead Gorgeous Summer Gardens.” She’ll be signing her new book, “Landscaping for a Lifetime.” You’ll want to take one of the beautiful dahlia arrangements home so plan to purchase one as you leave the show.

The Flower Show could not happen without local gardeners entering their beautiful blossoms. Flowers are accepted at the Rec Center on Friday, September 15, from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M., or Saturday, September 16, from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. An Entry Fee of $15 covers up to eight stems. Adults and children, first-time and long-time growers, ev-

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eryone is urged to bring their blooms. Professional judges will select First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention in numerous categories.

Don’t miss the opportunity for your bloom to win Best of Show, like the stunning Lacinated Dahlia pictured here. Congratulations to Jimmy Evans for his 2016 Dazzling Dahlia Best of Show winner.

Penny Pollock, Dick Boger & Mary Ann Hardman

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HIGHLANDS ON THE HALF-SHELL

L to R: Cathy Temple, Franko Oliver and Stephanie Reeves

The generosity at the heart of a Cajun celebration lies at the core of Highlands on the Half Shell, a full-throated party to support the Highlands Biological Foundation.

For information on this fete, set for October 1, visit highlandsbiological.org.

BY SONYA CARPENTER HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

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oin us for a Cajun celebration on Sunday, October 1, for Highlands on the Half-Shell in the amphitheater behind the Highlands Nature Center to support the Highlands Biological Foundation.

The bayou comes to the mountains with a feast of oysters, gumbo, and other Louisiana delicacies under the canopy of Highland’s autumn flame-colored leaves. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has been providing critical support for the Biological Station and its three facets – the Nature

Center, Botanical Garden and Biological Laboratory since the station’s founding in 1927.

Thanks to the generosity of members and community residents, admission to the Nature Center and Botanical Garden are free.

Come support the mission of the Highlands Biological Station: “To foster research and education focused on the rich natural heritage of the southern Appalachian mountains.” Knowing that your support is directly contributing to conservation efforts, research and education to better under-

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stand the exceptional organisms in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, you’ll find that oysters and gumbo have never tasted so good. Whether there is rain or shine, Highlands on the Half-Shell is guaranteed to be a good time. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The fun starts at 4:30 P.M. and will last until dark. Come dressed in your favorite “Cajun casual.” Tickets are $75 for members and $100 for non-members. To purchase tickets, visit highlandsbiological.org. or call (828) 526-2221.

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BEL CANTO

BY BEVERLY WICHMAN

Bel Canto boosts its storied sound with the addition of Bass Tyler Putnam for its 25th Anniversary performance.

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n September 10, the popular Bel Canto Recital will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And this year the concert will welcome a fifth singer – a Bass.

Traditionally, the concert has had four performers – a Soprano, MezzoSoprano, Tenor and Baritone. Adding the lowest of all vocal ranges will be an extra treat for the audience.

Bel Canto was founded in 1992 by Richard Joel, a lifetime opera supporter who auditioned over 3,000 opera singers for the Metropolitan Opera. Joel – and now his family – have been long-time residents of the Highlands community. His gift of Bel Canto to this town has been immense.

For the past 24 years the concert has raised over $500,000 to support all the music education programs in Highlands. Beneficiaries include the Highlands School, the Highlands Community Child Development Center, and the Gordon Center, in addition to The Bascom Permanent Collection.

Speaking of celebrations, returning this year by popular demand are last year’s four world-renowned singers: Soprano Sarah Jane McMahon, Mezzo-Soprano Sarah Nordin, Tenor Jon Jurgens and Baritone Christopher Clayton. Joining them is the robust and resonant Bass Tyler Putnam.

Directed by internationally-acclaimed opera singer Stella Zambalis and accompanied by masterful pianist Stephen Dubberly, the recital will feature not only opera but Broadway favorites as well. And continuing with past tradition, the concert will be followed by a wonderful dinner held at Highlands Country Club.

For more information about the Bel Canto Recital or to get on the mailing list, please call (828) 787-1463.

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CRAFT BEER NIGHT

BY LUKE OSTEEN

The Third Annual Rotary Craft Beer Night, set for Thursday,September 21, at Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s Farm, evokes the joyful evening’s entertainment from Highlands’ storied past.

For tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.

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f you miss those days when Helen’s Barn was the place to gather for an evening’s worth of dancing and kick-your-heels-up celebration, mark your calendar for the Third Annual Rotary Craft Beer Night, set for Thursday, September 21.

Raise the roof, raise a pint, raise a sweat, and raise some funds for this third annual party. It’ll be staged from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, September 21, at Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s Farm.

Participants will enjoy a variety of local and regional craft beers and lite bites from area restaurants. Establishments represented include Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, Meritage Bistro, Ugly Dog Public House, and Kilwin’s. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.

Revelers will also be treated to great rockin’ music, perfect for cutting loose on the dance floor. Setting the pace for the evening is Timeless Highway Bluegrass Band with Tommy Dodd on Steel Guitar. Timeless

Highway has earned a national reputation for its exuberant Bluegrass and Country Swing Music.

Joining them will be powerhouse vocalist Katie Deal. She’s known for her passionate performances of the songs of country legend Patsy Cline.

Both musical acts are perfect for the kind of dancing that made Helen’s Barn central to the social scene of old-time Highlands. Both are sponsored by Diane and Ray McPhail.

Cost of the evening is $50 per person.

Tickets and reserved tables are on sale at eventbrite.com.

All of the monies raised by the event will benefit the programs and projects of The Rotary Club of Highlands. Sponsors include Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Laurel Magazine, Diane and Ray McPhail and The Ugly Dog Public House.

For more information about the evening, email rotarycraftbeer@yahoo.com.

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Timeless Highway

Katie Deal

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

BY ANN SELF

THE VILLAGE GREEN

It turns out that every dog (and cat, and goat, and llama) has its day – Saturday, September 30, at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers. It’s the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Blessing of the Animals.

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he Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers observes the annual tradition of the Blessing of the Animals.

People are invited to bring all varieties of pets at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 30, to The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Gather on the lawn for a parade of animals, prayers, music and celebration of all of God’s creatures. Over the years, ministers of the Church of the Good Shepherd have blessed a menagerie of pets at the service including horses, llamas, goats, sheep, guinea pigs as well as many cats and dogs.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society. Besides a monetary gift, items like blankets, rugs, towels, Milk Bones, unscented cat litter and canned dog and cat food are useful as well as always needed.

The Village Green will provide water and trash cans for the animals, which must be leashed or otherwise secured and under the owners’ control at all times.

The tradition of animal or pet blessings is in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all of God’s creatures. St. Francis, whose feast day is October 4, wrote a “Canticle of the Creatures,” an ode to God’s living things: “All praise to you, O Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”

For more information, contact the Church of the Good Shepherd at goodshepherdofcashiers.com or (828) 743-2359.

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

BY JENNY KING

Through their Bingo night, Thursday, September 7, the Rotary Club of Highlands and local Boy Scouts are supporting Wreaths Across America.

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he Rotary Club of Highlands sponsors a lively game of Bingo each month at The Community Building and the game on September 7 will benefit Highlands Wreaths across America.

Boy Scout leader Phil Potts, who is the project coordinator, says this will be the first year the scouts are participating in this national event to honor veterans at Christmas. Highlands scouts are now part of the national network of volunteers who have laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the U.S. and beyond. All funds raised at the Bingo game will help with expenses and wreath purchases and the Christmas wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves at the Highlands Memorial Park on December 16.

Bingo runs from 6:30 until 8:30 P.M. Thursday, September 7, and there will be 15 games played, with intermissions. Each Bingo card is $1 per game and you may play single or multiple cards per game. The last game is the Big Game and that winner will win the Grand Jackpot.

Of course there is food, too. They will serve Chick-FilA sandwiches, potato chips, and soft drinks while they last, for a nominal donation. Bingo is open to all and it is a great family night event. Come out to the Highlands Community Building and enjoy a night of fun to support Wreaths Across America, Thursday, September 7.

For more information on Wreaths Across America, visit WreathsAcrossAmerical.org or call Phil Potts at (828) 200-9753.

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PEACEFUL JOURNEY

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Ristorante Paoletti is offering a marvelous four-course meal fundraiser to benefit the Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina – Wednesday, September 27. For reservations, call (828) 524-8261.

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istorante Paoletti is once again hosting its annual Peaceful Journey in support of the Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina on Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 P.M. The cost of this special evening out is $300 per person ($200 of which is tax deductible) and includes a sumptuous four-course meal, exquisitely paired wines and the opportunity to bid on fabulous items during a silent auction.

HHFWNC is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to raise funds for a hospice inpatient facility for Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia. Our region’s older demographics speak volumes to the need for an inpatient hospice facility close to home.

The proposed hospice house in Franklin, North Carolina will help ensure life’s final journey is one of compassion, comfort and dignity for the people of our mountain region.

HHFWNC has raised over $3 million towards its $5 million goal for its Capital Project (including $1.3 million in challenge grants). Tentative plans are to break ground next August, contingent on raising an additional $1 million (when total funds raised reach $4 million) so our regional hospice house could be serving hospice patients and their families as early as fall 2019. Peaceful Journey dinners have played a significant part in this fundraising effort, having netted a combined total of $260,000 toward seeing the fruition of this dream.

To learn more about Hospice House Foundation of WNC or Paoletti’s September 27 dining event, visit hhfwnc.org. You may also call Phyllis Racine for reservations and information at (828) 524-8261.

Donations in support of the HHFWNC may be in the form of cash, 3-5 year pledges, stock/bonds, or planned gifts (bequests). For cash gifts, make checks payable to Hospice House Foundation of WNC, P.O. Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744. Donations may also be made at hhfwnc.org.

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HIGHLANDS SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

There’s something for everyone in the family at Highlands School Fall Festival, set for Saturday, October 28, at the Highlands Rec Park.

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eave those smartphones and tablets at home and enjoy some good, old-fashioned fun at the annual Highlands School Fall Festival, Saturday, October 28, at the Highlands Rec Park.

This PTO fundraiser is perfect for the entire family. In these days of digital everything, the Fall Festival is a chance for families to enjoy time together without the interruption of emails, texts, and telemarketers.

Every year the Highlands School PTO hosts this evening, with parents and students participating in everything from face painting and games of chance to a cake walk and multiple raffles for gas, groceries, and dining. Tickets are only 25 cents a piece for each activity and raffle tickets are one for $1 or six for $5.

Throughout the month, students have been preparing for this night by creating themed boxes for the silent auction. In years past, themes have included camping, kitchen and cooking, party, and international food. It’s always fun to see what exciting items fill these boxes that you get to bid on.

Younger children will enjoy the rubber duckie pool and fishing game where they can win prizes, and children of all ages love to try their hand at the basketball shooting booth. Adults and older students can’t resist the Haunted House, which sets the scene for the Highlands Trick or Treat festivities on Halloween night. The cake walk, featuring homemade baked goods, goes on throughout the evening, and guarantees a tasty selection to lure you to participate.

Make sure you come to the festival ready to eat, because there are lots of yummy choices and the ever-popular homemade desserts for sale. Join the festivities at the Rec Park for the annual Highlands School Fall Festival, Saturday, October 28, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. It’s an evening for family, games, good eats and a great way to support Highlands School.

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PREORDER YOUR PUNKIN!

BY WILEY SLOAN

The youth at Highlands United Methodist Church honor the eternal symbol of autumn with a church yard filled with pumpkins and the annual Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, October 7.

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or the past several years, the youth at Highlands United Methodist Church have operated a Pumpkin Patch on the church’s front lawn to raise funds to support their Youth Ministries. That money has boosted local, community-wide service projects, working with the homeless in Atlanta, and helping to feed the hungry in Haiti and many other projects.

Not only do these projects change the lives of the people served, it teaches the youth valuable lessons that they’ll use throughout their lives.

The pumpkins will arrive on Wednesday afternoon, October 4, and be available until they are all sold. Big or small, round or oval pumpkins come in varying sizes that will spruce up your home décor. Enjoy one-stop-shopping.

Pumpkin prices are affordable, ranging from $1 to $20. Yes, you certainly can pre-order and you can buy “in bulk.” Just call the Church Office at (828) 526-3376 or e-mail humcjennifer@gmail. com. Why not challenge your neighbors to a neighborhood decorating contest with pumpkins from the HUMC Youth Pumpkin Patch?

Bring the kids and grandkids to the Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on the front lawn of the church at 315 Main Street in downtown Highlands. In addition to a tasty lunch of hot dogs and bratwurst fresh off the grill with all the fixings, chips and a beverage, all for only $6. The kids will enjoy both pumpkin- and face-painting. Grandma’s Bakery will offer some tasty homemade baked goods. Get enough to enjoy some now and put some in your freezer for later.

If you can’t make the Festival but want to support the youth, send your checks to HUMC at P.O. Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741.

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CASHIERS SONGWRITERS’ ROUND

BY JENNY KING

Dinner, dancing, and music, glorious music, lie at the heart of the 12th Annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round, set for September 9 at Trillium Links & Lake Country Club. For tickets, call (828) 743-5191.

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f you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with some of Nashville’s best songwriters, now’s your chance. The 12th Annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round is being held Saturday, September 9, at Trillium Links & Lake Club in Cashiers.

Highlighting the evening is Rivers Rutherford, a staple on Universal Music Publishing’s roster since 1996. Having grown up in the shadow of Elvis’ Graceland homestead of Memphis, Rutherford has country music in his blood. He landed his first cut with American legends Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson (a.k.a. The Highwaymen); and you’ll see his name on songs

by Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Lady Antebellum along with a host of others. He’ll bring with him some of his most talented friends.

This annual fundraiser for the Blue Ridge School Educational Foundation is an evening filled with some of the best talent in Nashville, dinner, dancing, and general merriment. Proceeds from the event come from three levels of Sponsors and ticket sales, as well as individual donations. One hundred percent of net proceeds are used by the Foundation to support the school.

Last year’s funded projects include $23,500 in scholarships for grades 12 and 13; $1,500 to support the Junior Appalachian Music Program; $9,000 in digital microscopes; and $10,000 toward teacher laptops; among many others.

This is an outdoor tented event and doors open September 9 at 6:30 P.M. for the social and dinner. There is a cash bar for beer and wine and Trillium Links & Lake Club is catering the evening’s meal.

The singers and songwriters then take the stage at 8:00 P.M. Individual tickets are $100 each and include the dinner and performance. Tickets are available for sale at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191.

Reserved seating and other perks are offered to Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors. To learn more about how to become a sponsor call Susan Waller at (828) 526-9186. For more information on the foundation, contact Carl Hyde at (828) 743-3586 and visit the Blue Ridge School Education Foundation at BRSFoundation.com.

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SALUTING SATULAH

Dale Heinlein

BY ANN SELF

THE VILLAGE GREEN

The September Village Nature Series presentation is a freespirited dive into the sudsy story of Satulah Mountain Brewing Company, 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 26.

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ounder and owner/brewer Dale Heinlein of Satulah Mountain Brewing Company will be the featured speaker at the September Village Nature Series.

The program, “Save Water, Drink Beer,” will be presented at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 26, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.

Heinlein will share the story of how his passion for home brewing became a local small business opportunity. He will also describe not only the process of craft brewing, but also the ingredients that make each beer unique. He uses a small scale system to produce a wide variety of styles, “everything from smoked Belgians, to stouts to IPAs.” His gold medal award-winning Sunset Saison incorporates parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

Heinlein created Satulah Mountain Brewing Company, the first post-Prohibition brewery in Highlands and Macon County, in

2014. A native of Highlands, he selected the name for his brewery from one of the many notable mountains in the area with clear, cascading water. Heinlein explains that he chose the name, “because of my family, because of history and because of what this mountain represents to the people who share and love its beauty.”

Satulah Mountain was the first property purchased to preserve the natural beauty of Highlands and to establish what would eventually evolve into the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

The Village Nature Series is a monthly program featuring cultural and natural elements of the area sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green in Cashiers. Heinlein’s program is a perfect opportunity to draw attention to our natural resources as well as to the distinct craft of mountain micro breweries.

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For more information about this month’s Village Nature Series, you can email info@ villagegreencashiersnc.com or info.hitrust@ earthlink.net. To learn more about the Village Nature Series, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com and click on Village Nature Series under the Events tab.

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FILLING EMPTY BOWLS

BY JENNY KING

The hungry members of the twin communities have a powerful advocate in the Empty Bowls project, set for October 1 in both Highlands and Cashiers.

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he Highlands and Cashiers areas have been graced with an abundance of blessings. Our weather is moderate, our natural surroundings are spectacular, and our communities are generous. That generosity will be spotlighted on Sunday, October 1, for two Empty Bowls events.

Empty Bowls started as a school project in Michigan and is now an international event to raise awareness of food insecurity right where we live. The Food Pantry of Highlands and Fishes and Loaves Food Bank in Cashiers are the beneficiaries of the fundraiser and all monies will help feed the hungry at home.

There are many people who volunteer their time at our food pantries because they understand that hunger is not limited to larger metropolitan areas. Many of our neighbors are not able to provide enough food for themselves and their families and we can all help. It’s not always feasible to physically volunteer at The Food Pantry or Fishes and Loaves, but there are many other ways to share.

Donations of food and personal care

items are always welcomed, as are financial contributions. Empty Bowls is a unique way to join with others who want to do their part.

For a nominal fee you will be served a humble meal of soup and bread in oneof-a-kind handmade bowls.

These bowls are the creation of local potters, particularly The Bascom Art Center’s Dave Drake Studio Barn Members and the Western Carolina Woodturners, who give of their time, talent, and materials. Attendees will be able to take a bowl home with them as a tangible reminder of their generosity.

In Highlands, Empty Bowls is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 A.M.; soup is provided by local restaurants. The cost is $20 per person. In Cashiers, The Orchard Restaurant is hosting the lunch from noon until 2:00 P.M. and a $20 donation is requested.

To learn more, contact Andrea Smith at The International Friendship Center (828) 526-0890 in Highlands or call Carole Stork in Cashiers at (828) 743-3222.

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A FRESH APPROACH

BY JENNY KING

The glories of the season are on full display at Highlands Marketplace, 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. each Saturday at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street.

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on Deal, farmer and organizer of Highlands Marketplace, wants to remind everyone that September is still a great time to visit your local farmers’ market, held Saturdays at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Deal and other growers will have plenty of fresh produce for your table.

“I will continue to have green beans, corn, okra, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, red and white potatoes, and tomatoes through September,” he says.

Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and butter beans will be coming in throughout the month.

The Many Hands Peace Farm brings eggs to their stall at Highlands Marketplace, where you may even hear the chirping of baby chicks that they’ve incubated and are now for sale. They make tinctures and salves from their mushroom harvests and bring fresh herbs, flowers, and vegetables as well.

Don’t plan Saturday night’s dinner or Sunday’s brunch until you see what they have to build your meal around. Farms in our area

vary greatly in elevation so you can count on a wide variety from their harvests.

In addition to produce, you can find goat cheese, homemade pastries, local honey, jams and jellies, and decadent pound cakes, pies, and pastries.

One regular visitor to the market explains why she arrives early.

“I love to get there first thing in the morning, before my day gets too hectic. The dew-covered produce and flowers make me feel like I had a hand in the harvest, although that couldn’t be further from the truth!’

Highlands Marketplace, home to a variety of foods, is also a great place to search out locally made arts and crafts. Jewelry makers, photographers, fiber artists, and woodturners love to bring their art to Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday mornings and it’s a great time to find that special memento of your time on The Plateau and unique gifts.

Highlands Marketplace is open from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. each Saturday on Pine Street.

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MUSICIANS POUR IT ON

BY JENNY KING

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

A dazzling array of music will provide the backbeat to Highlands Food & Wine Festival, November 9-12.

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ighlands Food & Wine Festival 2017, November 9 through 12, is guaranteed to raise spirits through the blending of good eats, fruits of the vine, and a medley of musicians.

Festival Director Casey Reid has announced an unprecedented addition to the already exciting line-up.

“We are thrilled to announce a new, evening event, A Generous Pour, that will be dedicated to our philanthropic partners,” she said. “A Generous Pour will feature the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans and will benefit the Highlands Food Pantry. This iconic band will enhance our 2017 lineup – and we encourage our guests to attend this ‘can’t miss’ event in the park.”

A Generous Pour will be a tented event held in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on the evening of Saturday, November 11. Prior to that, however, are many more performers not to be missed.

Two bands are headlining Truckin’ on Friday, November 10 – Dawes and Futurebirds.

Dawes has toured extensively, playing headline shows worldwide and major festival appearances including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and Newport Folk Festival. Futurebirds, hailing from Athens,

Georgia, has grown from UGA house parties to tours across the country with Drive-By Truckers, Widespread Panic, Grace Potter, and others.

For Saturday’s Main Event, ticket holders will be entertained by Dead27s and JJ Grey & Mofro. Both bands have taken ingredients from Southern rock, R&B, and blues to create their own, very danceable sounds and will have everyone on Main Street swinging along.

More New Orleans sounds come to The Gospel Brunch on Sunday, November 12, with a gospel group called Joyful. They began performing at Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in the early 1980s. It was there, in fact, that they got their first European gig.

Logging more than 50 international shows a year, Joyful is New Orleans’ most traveled gospel group.

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Dawes Liz Vice also takes the stage on Sunday.

She has an incredible story of how she came to sing praise music, which can be read on the Highlands Food & Wine Festival website.

But let’s just say, there is indeed a light shining over Liz Vice. It saved her years ago just when she thought her life was ending, and it shone down upon a new calling, one in which she gets up onstage every night and shares that light with the world. Come what may, Liz Vice is gonna let it shine.

Sounds exciting, right? HighlandsFoodAndWine.com has all the information you’ll need to plan your weekend and purchase tickets. Visit them today before your favorite venue is sold out.

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TEA FOR THREE

BY JANE JERRY

“Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” explores the unique demands placed upon a trio of First Ladies. It’s a fundraiser for the Literacy Council of Highlands, set for 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 24, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center.

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hat is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?

“Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” explores the hopes, fears, quirks and loves of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford in what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in the world.”

The three former First Ladies will be sharing secrets in Highlands on Sunday, September 24, in the Off-Broadway hit, “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty.” This special performance will be held only once – at 5:00 P.M. at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands to benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands.

In his review for The New York Times, drama critic Ken Jaworowski wrote, “There are some good stories in ‘Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty.’ But sometimes the silenc-

es tell the best tales. Using separate vignettes Elaine Bromka gives an overview of the kind and dutiful Lady Bird Johnson, the welcoming but wounded Pat Nixon, the chatty and bold Betty Ford. We learn of their feelings for their husbands, their opinions of the country and their plans for the future. There is an overarching theme of loneliness and sacrifice, and an indirect look at the changing roles of women during dynamic times. “‘Lyndon has always been my identity,’ Lady Bird says. ‘This need for women to have their own identity, is for another generation.’ That’s a far cry from Betty Ford’s declaration, only eight years later: ‘I guess some people think a first lady should just stand by her husband’s side, silently, but you can’t shut this one up!’

“Ms. Bromka usually chooses understatement over exclamation, and she’s usually

right. When Pat Nixon hints at her husband’s scandals, or mentions that the couple no longer dance together, Ms. Bromka lets the line fade. The sad pause that follows is weighted with emotion.”

“Tea for Three : Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” receives high praise from audiences of all ages, men and women, and people of all political persuasions.

Don’t miss this memorable evening. To see a video clip, visit teaforthree.com. For tickets and more information, call the Literacy Council at (828) 526-0863.

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Ned Turnbull

Justin Allman

Pat Moore

David Pitelka

BOWL ‘EM OVER

BY JENNY KING

Cashiers’ community of artists and activists are presenting Empty Bowls on October 1, an innovative program to help ensure everyone is adequately fed.

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ow often do you have the opportunity to help fight hunger and bring home a piece of hand-thrown pottery?

On Sunday, October 1, Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers and The Food Pantry of Highlands are sponsoring Empty Bowls to fight food insecurity locally.

Many area artists have chosen to donate their time and efforts by making numerous bowls which serve as the foundation of the fundraiser.

One of whom is Ned Turnbull.

Turnbull brought the idea of Empty Bowls to Cashiers as he had participated previously in Mississippi and says, “We feel blessed to have our time in Cashiers. Any form of giving back is quite rewarding, and it’s another way to meet wonderful people in this area.”

Justin Allman of Firemoss Pottery in Cashiers first got involved with Empty Bowls in Florida before relocating to the mountains.

Since then he’s been donating bowls for the Fishes and Loaves benefit and expects to provide them with 50 more for this year’s event. Allman believes the best way to strengthen the community is by getting involved.

Dave Pitelka, of Charlotte and Cashiers, admits to being a relative newcomer to pottery. He started taking classes in Charlotte and uses the studio there to throw the 40 or so pots he’ll donate to Empty Bowls in Cashiers.

“It’s a very worthwhile cause and I am happy to be involved,” says Pitelka.

Pat Moore is involved with the fundraiser in both Sarasota and Cashiers.

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“There is no more compelling need, in my view, than providing support to the community organizations like Fishes and Loaves and The Food Pantry, in their mission to help families struggling to put food on the table,” she says.

Empty Bowls in Cashiers is being hosted

by The Orchard Restaurant on Sunday, October 1 from noon until 2:00 P.M. and in Highlands at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands on October 1 from 11:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. For more information how you can help support the works of Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers, contact Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222. In Highlands, Andrea Smith at The International Friendship Center, (828) 5260890, will be happy to tell you about Empty Bowls and The Food Pantry of Highlands.

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HIGHLANDS OWN CRAFT SHOW

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Highlands celebrates the talents of its community of crafters with the 35th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, October 14, at the Civic Center.

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he Town of Highlands celebrates the 35th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 A. M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking to this event are free.

It’s often surprising to think of how many talented craftsmen live in our midst. Years ago the Highlands Women’s Club realized that local artisans needed a venue to showcase their talents and make a little extra money in the process. Thus began this increasingly popular craft fair, which continues to draw not only local artisans and visitors, but also those from throughout the region. The Highlands Own Arts and Crafts

Show marks the true beginning of the autumn season for many who look forward to browsing the handiwork of more than 60 craftsmen.

There is always a wide selection of arts and crafts of every imaginable kind – woodworking; fine handcrafted furniture; Christmas wreaths; ornaments and gifts; woven items; items in stone and clay; paintings; drawings; handcrafted knives; jewelry; candles; scarves and other textiles; hand-blown glass; woodworking; pottery; and, so much more.

Another highlight is the wide array of home-baked cakes, pies, cookies, fudge, and breads, as well as jams, jellies, preserves, pickles, sauces and other home-

canned goods available. Diet resolutions fly right out the window when tempted by such an assortment of goodies.

It’s also a pleasure to see all the homegrown flowers and botanicals that gardeners have dried and are sharing, either as part of an arrangement or in bundles for your own decorating purposes. The japanese lanterns, dried hydrangeas and other dried flowers and herbs sold here often find their way into many of the season’s finest wreaths, bouquets and arrangements.

Mark your calendars now to spend the morning or afternoon here. For more information, please call the Town of Highlands at (828) 526-2118.

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GET CARDED AT HUDSON LIBRARY

BY EMILY CROWELL

Oh, the places you’ll go! All you need is a library card through Hudson Library.

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eptember is National Library Card Sign-up Month, although Hudson Library in Highlands is always ready to welcome new members through its doors.

The whole world opens up to you once you get a library card. I remember getting my first library card – I was in third grade and signed the back of it with my newlyacquired cursive script to make it official. I wore that card out and must have read every book in the kids section at least twice. Of course, it also came in handy during the school year when I needed books to help me with assignments. (This was before computers became a primary research tool – and yes, I do remember those old-fashioned card catalogs.)

A library card gains you access not only

to Hudson’s on-site collection of books, magazines, and audiovisual material, but also to those of all of the Fontana Regional Library branches, as well as libraries across the state who are members of the NC Cardinal Consortium. You’ll also be able to check out eBooks, e-audiobooks, and e-videos. Of particular note is the NC Kids Digital Library, which has an extensive collection of both fiction and non-fiction eBooks and audiobooks for the younger crowd. Really – what can’t you do with a library card?

Getting a card is easy. All you have to do is provide a photo I.D. and proof of residence, and fill out a short application. If you’re here renting temporarily, a small fee of $15 is required to procure a six-

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month card. Anyone younger than 16 needs a parent or guardian to provide those things and sign the application for them.

Hudson Library also offers free internet cards for anyone who only needs to use the public computers, which is handy for visitors to town who need to stay connected in this digital age. Free public Wi-Fi is also available, and even days when the library is closed will find a few people sitting in rocking chairs in front of the building with laptops and tablets.

Public libraries wouldn’t exist without community support, and one of the best ways to support your local library is by using it. If you don’t already have a library card, stop by Hudson Library and

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A SILVER FOR THE GREEN

BY ANN SELF

THE VILLAGE GREEN

Over the course of 25 years, The Village Green has become the vibrant emerald heart of the entire community. You’re invited to a Silver Jubilee at 4:00 P.M. Friday, September 22.

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n 1992, with the vision of one and the hard work of many, the center of Cashiers was saved from becoming the site of a hotel chain. Three area residents purchased the property and donated it to a charitable 501(c)3 organization to preserve the land for the community. The Village Green was established with the mission to preserve and enhance the land for civic, spiritual, academic, recreational and cultural activities.

Now, 25 years later, The Village Green continues to be a park for the people.

The founders set out to create a free, public space that would maintain the mountain lifestyle unique to Cashiers. An-

other community leader, William Pulley, donated a large tract of land in honor of his granddaughter in 1994. Kara Leigh Pulley Park, located in the center of The Village Green, has small picnic shelters and a larger picnic pavilion used for birthday parties and other special occasion gatherings. In 2002, the expansive children’s playground known as the Village Play was designed by area youth and and constructed by more than 150 community volunteers. The Village Green Commons, the venue for Groovin’ On the Green, was created as an additional rustic, open-air structure for multiple uses.

The most recent addition to the park is the beautiful, therapeutic Hayes Fairchild Me-

morial Garden tucked along the central pathway. Since that original acquisition 25 years ago, The Village Green has grown to encompass meandering walking paths, a wetlands boardwalk, exceptional sculpture, and many beautiful gardens. The Village Green is enjoyed by thousands of visitors and home to many large community events every year.

Please join us at 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, in the Gazebo at the crossroads to celebrate our Silver Jubilee with a cake and ice cream birthday party. To learn more about The Village Green and this event or to make a donation, call (828) 7433434 or visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.

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SKY VALLEY FALL FEST

BY JENNY KING

Sky Valley, Georgia, plunges deep into the season with its Fall Fest, slated for 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 21.

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ctober in the mountains is filled with bright colors, cool temperatures, and outdoor activities. The Sky Valley Fall Fest is jam-packed with activities for the whole family and photo opportunities abound.

Sky Valley, Georgia, is the highest incorporated city in in the state. With its country club, athletic center, public golf course, hiking trails and gorgeous waterfall, it’s no wonder so many people have chosen to call this area home. Many events are scheduled throughout the year, but one of the most anticipated is the Fall Fest and Cruise-In Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. PAWS 4 Life, a no-kill animal shelter in Rabun County, is sponsoring an unusual contest called “Howl-O-Ween.” Bring your furry friends dressed in their best costume and they might win one of the prizes for the funniest, scariest, or most original costume, and make sure you dress up, too. Registration fees benefit PAWS 4 Life.

The Hay Bale Trail has become a time-hon-

ored tradition that everyone looks forward to.

Hay bales will be on display throughout the month of October but the Fall Fest is the perfect time to experience the whimsical straw bale art and seasonal displays.

Over the last six years, many car enthusiasts and car clubs have chosen to participate in the Cruise In Car Show. The event attracts performance cars, classic cars, and even a few motorcycles, thanks to the incredible vistas, cool weather and festive atmosphere. Admission is free. The Cruise-In is not your typical car show. There will be no registration fee and three trophies will be awarded. For the first 100 entrants, goodie bags will be handed out by the organizing committee.

With hayrides to the waterfall, live entertainment, and a huge craft fair, you’ll want to bring the entire family to this free fall festival Saturday, October 21. For more information on the entire event, directions, and to see photos of past Cruise-Ins, visit SkyValleyGa.com.

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• Highlands Playhouse presents Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical through Sunday, September 3. Show times Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 P.M. with 2:00 P.M. matinees Saturdays and Sundays. HighlandsPlayhouse.org, (828) 526-2695.

• Labor Day House Party, 5:30 P.M., Sunday, September 3, High Hampton Inn, (800) 334-2551.

• Highlands Cashiers Players present Crossing Delancey through Sunday, September 3 at Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084.

• 2017 Cashiers Antique Show and Sale, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday. September 1 and Saturday, September 2 and 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, September 3 inside the pavilion at the High Hampton Inn and Country Club.

• Saturdays on Pine wraps up on September 2 at 6:00 P.M. with Darren & The Buttered Toast at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, (828) 526-2112.

• Groovin’ Labor Day Extravaganza: Hurricane Creek, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, September 2 at The Vil age Green.

• Art for A Cause 2017, Rotary Club of Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3, rain or shine, at The Vil age Green.

• Friday Night Live concerts, 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Highlands Town Square. Schedule: The Southern Highlands Band September 8, Tallulah River Band September 15, Johnny Webb Band September 22, TBA September 29. For more information, call (828) 526-2112.

• Rotary Club of Highlands Bingo, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, September 7, Highlands Community Building to benefit Highlands Wreaths across America, (828) 200-9753.

• 12th Annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round, 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 9, at Tril ium Links & Lake Country Club. Tickets available at Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, (828) 743-5191.

• The Bel Canto Recital in Highlands will celebrate its silver anniversary on Sunday, September 10, with a breathtaking performance at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 787-1463.

• Highlands Historical Society Prince House dedication, Thursday, September 14, at 5:30 P.M. Followed at 6:30 P.M. by the Dahlia Festival Patrons Party, highlandshistory.org, (828) 787-1050.

• Seventh Annual Dazzling Dahlia Flower Show, 1:00 to 4:30 P.M. Saturday, September 16, at the Highlands Recreation Center located at 600 North Fourth Street, highlandshistory.org, (828) 787-1050.

• Dahlia Festival: “Tricky Places: Designing with Dahlias, Perennials and Flowering Shrubs with landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan, 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 16, at the Highlands Recreation Center, highlandshistory.org, (828) 787-1050.

• Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Taylor 2, part of the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance company from New York City, 8:00 P.M.,Saturday, September 16. highlandspac.org, (828) 526-9047.

• 2017 Baldaroo Music Festival, 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Saturday, September 16, Fairfield Lake amphitheater at the base of Bald Rock Mountain in Sapphire Valley, N.C. Blankets, Chairs, and Coolers welcome! Limited seating. 828-743-2775.

• Highlands Plateau Audubon Society’s excursion to Whiteside Mountain on Monday, September 18, is a rare opportunity to watch hawks like, well, a hawk.

• The Village Green Silver Jubilee, 4:00 P.M. Friday, September 22 in the Gazebo (828) 743-3434, visit vil agegreencashiersnc.com.

• Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Broadway Night 8:00 P.M., Saturday, September 23. The Doo Wop Project starring singers and dancers from the Broadway hits “Memphis,” “Motown – the Musical” and “Jersey Boys.” Tickets at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Literacy Council of Highlands will be hosting a fundraising event, “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty”, 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 24, at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, to benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands. For tickets and more information, call (828) 526-0863.

• Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Billy McGuigan Band with “Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience.” 8:00 P.M. Saturday, September 30. Tickets at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.

• Smitten Third Thursday features artist Donna Ysland, 5:30 P.M. Thursday, September 21, (828) 526-9300.

• Third Annual Rotary Craft Beer Night, 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, September 21, at Old Edwards Inn & Spa’s Farm. Cost of the evening is $50 per person. Tickets and reserved tables are on sale at eventbrite.com. For more information, email rotarycraftbeer@yahoo.com.

• Village Nature Series, 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, at The Vil age Green Commons in Cashiers. Program: Save Water, Drink Beer – Tales of a Satulah Mountain Brewer with Dale Heinlen, Satulah Mountain Brewery, Co-hosted by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Vil age Green. Everyone is welcome, rain or shine.

• Art League of Highlands-Cashiers meeting will feature Jackson County artist Bonnie Abbott. Social time begins at 4:30 P.M. on September 25 in The Bascom Atrium, followed by Ms. Abbott’s presentation at 5:00 P.M. For more information, visit artleagueofhighlands-cashiers.com.

• Third Annual Peaceful Journey Fundraiser, 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, September 27 hosted by Paoletti’s Restaurant in Highlands. A charity dining event, benefiting Hospice House Foundation of WNC. For more information, www.hhfwnc.org, or 828-524-8261.

• Cashiers Historical Society hosts its 14th annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Thursday, September 28. on the beautiful grounds of the Zachary-Tolbert House. For more information please visit the Historical Society’s website at cashiershistoricalsociety.org.

• Satulahbration 2017, Saturday, September 30, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Chili Cook Off 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Annual celebration of the first property conserved by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust in 1909, Satulah Mountain Preserve.

• Church of the Good Shepherd’s Blessing of the Animals, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 30, at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, (828) 743-2359.

• Betsy Paul Art Raffle feature a sterling silver chain and pendant designed by Steve Jarrett to be raffled off Saturday, September 30. The raffle benefit the Cashiers-Glenvil e Fire Department, (828) 743-0880.

Weekly Events EVERY MONDAY • Studio Alive: Life Drawing 10 am to 1 pm, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949, • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. , (828) 526-2695.

EVERY TUESDAY • Dulcimer Club meets at 9:00 A.M., at Kelsey Hutchinson Park.

Free beginner lessons at the church at 1:30 P.M. (828) 743-3797 • Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.

• Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.

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

• Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Library. (828) 743-0215.

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

526-2695.

• Community Dinners, 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Community Building on Highway 64, just past the ball field. There is no charge for the meal.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 5:30 P.M. at the Episcopal Church 500 Main Street, Highlands.

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

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

• Children’s Storytime Hour 11:00 A.M. Albert Carlton Library, 828) 743-0215.

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

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

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

• Interlude Concerts, 2:00 P.M. at Episcopal Church of The Incarnation or First Presbyterian Church of Highlands.

• Wine Social, 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080.

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

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

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

• Yappy Hour, 5:30 to 6:30 P.M.,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080.

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

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

• Scudder’s Gallery Auctions 8:00 P.M. Preview starts at 7:30 P.M..

Store open Monday-Wednesday 10-5, Thursday-Saturday 10-3, (828) 526-4111.

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

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

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

• Scudder’s Gallery Auctions 8:00 P.M. Preview starts at 7:30 P.M..

Store open Monday-Wednesday 10-5, Thursday-Saturday 10-3, (828) 526-4111.

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY • Free Tastings, 1:00-3:00 P.M.,Highlands Wine Shoppe, (828) 526-4080.

• 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.

• Scudder’s Gallery Auctions 8:00 P.M. Preview starts at 7:30 P.M..

Store open Monday-Wednesday 10-5, Thursday-Saturday 10-3, (828) 526-4111.

EVERY SUNDAY • Movies, Highlands Playhouse 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.

• Live Music, 8:00 to 10:00 P.M., Hummingbird Lounge, (828) 787-2625.

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EVENTS

Mark Your Calendar

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

Chandler Inn...........................

Whiteside Cove Cottages.......

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

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

Museum of American Cut Glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Ugly Dog Pub......................

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

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro.

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

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

Brier Patch.................................

Brookings Fly Shop....................

C.Orrico.....................................

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

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

Dry Sink....................................…

HighlandsFineArt&EstateJewelryCorp.

Classic Links & Luggage..........

Dutchman’s Designs................

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

Jannie Bean Fine Custom Jewelry.

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

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

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HIGHLANDS NC

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

TJ Bailey’s..................................

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

Peak Experience............... ……

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

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

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

SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

EVENTS

elwood Inn .................................................

Arts

Valley Gallery .................................................

ers Hillside Artists...............................................

ntain Mist Gallery ................................................ reAl estAte Paul Properties .................................................

mark Realty Group .............................................

ee Properties ..............................................

r Creek Real Estate Group ............................... restAurAnts

s Head Deli .......................................................

roads Grill/Village Scoop ....................................

s Brothers Pizza .................................................

phire Brewery & Pub ....................................

k Bar 8 .....................................................

Ugly Dog Pub .............................................

Zookeeper Bistro .............................................. retAil

nes Company .............................................

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

Cotn ........................................................

Barn and Gift Emporium .................................

Ridge Bedding/

Carolina Rustic Furniture .....................................

nds Cave ..........................................................

king’s Cashiers Village Anglers..............................

iers Emporium ...........................................

iers Farmer’s Market ...................................

ignment Market...............................................

tail Antiques ......................................................

ehead Designs ...................................................

Moss Pottery ................................................

Consignments *ETC ...................................

ewear Collection .........................................

land Hiker..................................................

or Enhancements .......................................

he Woods Home Interiors ...........................

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

ques ................................................................

ight Farms .................................................

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Nearly New ......................................................

Nora & Co. .......................................................

Rusticks. ..........................................................

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

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

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

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

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

TJ Bailey ..........................................................

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

CASHIERS NC EVENTS

CASHIERS VALLEY NC

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

Cashiers Valley Preschool ..................................................

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

Dargan Landscape Architects/

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

Dovecote Gardens ...........................................................

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

Pinnacle Anti Aging ..........................................................

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

Shear Sensations..............................................................

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

Signal Ridge Marina .........................................................

services

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

Cashiers Chamber ...................................................

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

Cashiers Exxon ..................................................

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THE ARTS

SO MANY MEDIUMS, SO LITTLE TIME

BY DONNA RHODES

For artist Bonnie Abbott, a lifetime of learning and teaching has led to a flowering of her creative spirit.

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f you asked Bonnie Abbott what her favorite medium is, she wryly replies, “Well, it depends on when you ask me.”

This week she might be finishing an acrylic painting. Next week, it could be stenciling mats for her watercolors with spray paint. Then comes a weekend devoted to designing and dyeing shirts, while taking an anything-can-happen-day along the way.

Here’s how she describes her process.

“Most recently I have been doing acrylic painting over which I spray paint using plants, leaves, etc. as my stencils (recently focusing on Florida tropical images) to build layers of color and pattern.

I hand-paint over those patterns using a bird, animal, or tree image, unifying the under-layers, all of which are iconic parts of an ecosystem.”

Recently she has added T-shirt dyeing to her resume. She works with two entrepreneurs who are launching a unique online clothing company, which will utilize her estimable skills. She does batik, direct dyes, machine and hand stitchery, and quilting on top of dyed cloth.

Her artistry doesn’t end there. She is a fan of the encaustic wax painting process. She is also an accomplished watercolorist.

But she is most proud and nurtured by her teaching experience.

She continues to teach after retiring from 40 years of teaching service in Virginia.

“I love a kid’s desire to explore and enjoy the moment,” she says.

That’s why she is working with Franklin’s Uptown Gallery, of which she is a member, to support kids of Macon County who might not otherwise have access to the visual arts.

You can meet Bonnie and see her exquisite creations at the Fall Colors Show in Highlands. She is available to do commissions. Contact her at blrabbott@yahoo.com or visit artleaguehighlands/cashiers.com. You can also reach her at (828) 743-0200.

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Bonnie Abbott

THE ARTS

HC ART LEAGUE

BY ZACH CLAXTON

HIGHLANDS CASHIERS ART LEAGUE

Bonnie Abbott takes the spotlight for the Art League’s September meeting at The Bascom, September 25.

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he September meeting of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers will feature Jackson County artist Bonnie Abbott. Social time begins at 4:30 P.M. on September 25 in The Bascom Atrium, followed by Ms. Abbott’s presentation at 5:00 P.M. Ms. Abbott’s art career spans 42 years of full- and part-time work. Along the way, she taught art to children and adults from kindergarten to college in art centers and for the Smithsonian Institution’s adult education program. From 1991 until her retirement, she was the art teacher of the Lower School of St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia.

She was the Chair of the Fine Art and Performing Arts Department for many years and worked with parents to create a very

successful fine arts booster organization.

Her artistic passions included painting in watercolor and then moved from this traditional medium to pouring paint into dramatic and patterned abstract art. She also worked in batik, an Indonesian method of hand-printing textiles by coating with wax the parts not to be dyed, and employed other surface design methods such as direct dyeing and painting, quilting, and embellishing fabric for wall hangings and clothing. Her versatility is also evidenced by her work with acrylic and encaustic paint as well as spray paint and mixed media.

Bonnie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Art from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a Master of Art Education degree from George

Washington University in Washington D.C. She moved to Western North Carolina with her husband Barry in 2011 from Charlottesville. She became a member of the Macon County Art Association just as MCAA and The Bascom were forming a partnership to bring affordable art classes to youth in Franklin. She began teaching the Creation Station and Art Adventure classes in Franklin in February of 2013 and has expanded the outreach program to include an after school art class for Macon Middle School students and an integrated art course elective for Macon Gems home school students.

She is also an exhibiting artist with the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. Her work may be seen at the Uptown Gallery, 30 East Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina.

For more information about the Art

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THE ARTS

BRINGING MUSIC TO THE CLASSROOM

The Vega String Quartet

BY JENNY KING

The Vega String Quartet returns to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau by popular demand for a series of concerts.

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he Vega String Quartet, a frequent participant in the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, is dedicated to educating young people about chamber music. October 13 and 14 the quartet will be back in town for a Fall Mini-Residency and their focus is, once again, on students.

The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-inResidence at Emory University, is cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement.

In 20 06 they founded The Emory Youth Chamber Music Program to provide intensive small ensemble training to young Atlanta-area musicians.

One of the unique aspects of the Quartet’s residency at Emory is to bring perfor-

mance into the classroom, collaborating with academic professors to create interdisciplinary parallels and conversations. During their stay in October, they will bring their passion for education and their immense talent to students at area schools.

Friday, October 13, The Vega String Quartet will give a mini program for students at Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter Schools in Cashiers, and later that afternoon at Highlands School. Friday evening, they will perform at the Albert-Carlton Cashiers Community Library for a pajama party and performance for community children. There is no charge for any of these events on Friday.

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community’s residents, thanks to the sponsorship of the Cullasaja Women’s Outreach.

Later that evening, at 5:00 P.M. The Vega String Quartet will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands on Main Street.

Tickets for this concert are by reservation only, and cost $33 each. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival completed its 36th season in August of this year, and brought many acclaimed musicians to The Plateau for the regular concert series as well as numerous special events.

Visit h-cmusicfestival.org for more information and tickets to the Vega String Quartet concert, Saturday, October 14. You may reach their offices by calling (828) 526-9060.

THE ARTS

SEPTEMBER AT PAC

BY MARY ADAIR TRUMBLY HIGHLANDS PAC

The Highlands Performing Arts Center turns up the volume in September with a series of dance and music programs.

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n Saturday, September 16, Taylor 2 returns to the Highlands Performing Arts Center.

Taylor 2 is part of the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Company. Paul Taylor was a principal dancer with Martha Graham and George Balanchine, and still creates two new works a year. The Taylor 2 company was created several years ago as an outreach program to be able to bring professional dance to communities with smaller stages.

Dance Master Ruthie Andrien will conduct a Master Class for our area high school dance students at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 16. It’s presented by Sandy Cohn and Ruth Gershon, Ruth and Tom Claiborne, Geri and Wade Coleman, and Cathy and Michael Crosby.

Broadway comes to the stage with The Doo Wop Project on Saturday, September 23. The Doo Wop Project begins at the be-

ginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys,” “Motown: The Musical,” and “Memphis.” They bring unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate – and in some cases entirely reimagine – some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. It’s an electrifying and off-the-charts energetic performance. It’s presented by Geri and Wade Coleman, Nancy and Lyle Nichols, Nancy and John Ludwig, and Fran and Bill Mathews.

All Beatles fans need to be here on Saturday, September 30. The Billy McGuigen Band presents “Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience.” McGuigon developed the live request format for “Yesterday and Today,” complete with

the requirement that all the band members memorize and be able to play on a second’s notice all 20 0+ songs in the Beatles anthology.

“But it’s not your typical request show.

Along with a request, we ask for the reason behind it and we chat a little with the person who made it, which makes the show interesting and interactive,” McGuigon says.

No wigs or accents here, the show incorporates a 1960s style set and modern day lighting scheme to create an extraordinary theatrical concert feel. It’s paresented by Jane Webb and David LaCagnina and Amy and Cecil Conlee.

Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands.

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THE ARTS

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

AT THE PLAYHOUSE

BY LANCE MATZKE

As it rings down the curtain on its successful 2017 Summer Season, Highlands Playhouse trains its sights on The Highlands Foodie Film Festival.

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s our 2017 season draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has come out to support live theatre in Highlands.

This summer has been one for the books!

“Cabaret” was a serious musical drama that enthralled and challenged audiences, and (like good theater does) served up food for thought.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” brought to the stage the comedic force of nature that we know (and love) as Bill Patti. This rousing romp of a musical was highly praised by our audiences.

Our third show, the cleverly-absurd straight comedy “The Fox on the Fairway” kept the laughs coming in August. And closing on the third of this month is “Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical,” a moving tribute to the classic torch singer.

This year’s summer camp was also amazing! Our young campers focused on goalsetting and storytelling. Their original play, “Spellbound,” was presented to an audience of impressed family and friends who were also invited on stage to join in the fun.

Under the tutelage of our new camp director, Bob Russell, these young people learned skills and techniques to help them achieve success on the stage and in life.

But not everything is about the past.

Looking forward, the Playhouse has a few of events on the horizon to share with you: Beginning September 8, we will be returning to our normal movie schedule. Movies will once again open each Friday and run through Tuesday. Showtimes are 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 each day – except Sunday which has no 8:00 showing. And don’t forget that Two Dollar Off Tuesdays return in November!

The Highlands/Cashiers Humane Society will be on our patio on September 9 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for Stop-N-Adopt.

Come meet the CHHS Team and some of North Carolina’s most adorable, adoptable shelter pets. Make sure to leave some room in your car – you might be going home with your new best friend!

Finally, as you know, each fall “foodies” from all over the Southeast descend on The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in search of some of the best food and beverages that the area has to offer.

This year the Highlands Playhouse is joining forces with Highlands Food & Wine Festival to host a big-screen event of its own – The Highlands Foodie Film Festival. A different food-oriented film will play each day. This year we will show “Chef,” “Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent,” and “Big

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Night.” Details and trailers for each movie can be found at HighlandsPlayhouse.org.

Plans are to grow from merely showing movies to hosting lectures and even chef spotlights, where the audience will get to experience the dishes seen on the screen.

Wouldn’t that be lovely? It all depends on support for the event, so come out and experience the First Annual Highlands Foodie Film Festival, November 10-12.

“Cabaret”

THE ARTS

SHE WOODEN GIVE UP

BY DONNA RHODES

Each recovered piece of wood becomes a work of art and a unique story for artist Donna Ysland.

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hen we visited Donna Ysland in 2015, she’d just had her floor lamp epiphany.

That experience launched her company Riverlights, now a thriving Western North Carolina enterprise. It has evolved from rustic furnishings and accessories to a more elegant line of contemporary functional art.

In case you missed the 2015 article, here are the CliffsNotes: She, her daughter, and her Bernese Mountain Dog were out for a walk by the river, which turned into a walk in the river. A chunk of walnut driftwood snagged her foot. She and her daughter hauled out the wood, looked at it, then each other, and said in unison, “Floorlamp.”

At first, every piece of riverwood was a

find. But after a close-encounter-of-thequagmire-kind, she became a lot more selective.

She and Tyler, her Bernese, are a wood collection team. He carries saws/tools in his saddlebags. She carries a Marine duffel bag filled with their retrieved wood. On one scouting mission they collected three lovely pieces weighing 50+ pounds.

“Had I given a lick of rational thought to my situation, I would have emptied the bag and carried each piece separately,” she says in hindsight.

Instead, she started her climb out of the river toting all three. She slipped and fell on her back, miring in the sand. She was sinking, unable to move. Panicking, Tyler pro-

vided the only support he knew...face licking.

But that same strong will that got Donna into the business of tackling large works also got her out of her predicament. She forced herself to roll back and forth until she could free her arm and get enough purchase to disengage the bag and lift herself up. Aside from a few bruises, she lived to tell the tale, laugh about it, and make something beautiful out of her would-be anchors.

You can see what she did with them at Smitten’s Third Thursday, September 21, from 5:30 P.M. ‘til the fat lady sings and the cows come home. Smitten’s address is 468 Main Street, in downtown Highlands. Call (828) 526-9300 for hours of operation.

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COME TO THE BASCOM

BY LIN SHEFFIELD THE BASCOM

The Bascom is spread upon a gorgeous six-acre campus designed for browsing.

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wonder how many visitors to Highlands know about our fabulous Bascom Art Center.

Driving out of town toward Franklin it sits on the right side of Franklin Road. Turn in at the historic 180 0s Will Henry Stevens covered bridge, moved here from Warner, New Hampshire, and you have arrived at the beautiful lush and green sixacre campus that holds the main building, Dave Drake Pottery Studio Barn, plus a wonderful trail that connects to the Greenway.

The main building is a Dewolf and Lord, Aeck & Sargent design – 27,50 0 square feet of museum-quality space, combining the large 1838 hand-hewn, mostly white oak, post-and-beam Ester barn with modern materials including stone and glass.

Visitor and educational amenities in-

c l u d e ga l l eri e s filled with ex traordinary exhibitions, studio classrooms offering a variety of art mediums, Fresh Rosemary’s Café serving freshly-made lunches and desserts, a gift shop filled with unique treasures, beautiful reception and meeting spaces, and a pleasantly shaded terrace with beautiful views.

The Dave Drake Pottery Barn, named for the slave potter Dave Drake boasts roughhewn beams and vaulted ceilings.

Here you’ll find a complete pottery studio that offers three-dimensional arts instruction, state-of-the-art equipment and outdoor terraces for creating unique clay art.

There are also unique pottery pieces cre-

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ated by our students on sale daily to the public.

The outdoor campus is a rolling landscape of meadows, gardens, a cool stream, walking trails, sculptural installations and unblemished mountain views. It is a perfect place to take a walk and view the installed sculptures and storywalk, have a picnic at the shelter by the stream, or do plein air painting!

If you have never visited The Bascom, please stop in! We’re located at 323 Franklin Road and our hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10:0 0 A.M. until 5:0 0 P.M. and Sunday from noon until 5:0 0 P.M.

THE ARTS

NEW WEBSITE. SAME MAGIC.

BY JENNY KING

A revamped website reveals Highlands Cashiers Players’ dramatic past and its glowing future.

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ust in time for their new season, Highlands Cashiers Players has unveiled its new website, HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org.

Thanks to the efforts of the Board of Directors and a grant from the Rotary Club of Highlands, HCP has taken their ticketing process online and tickets may be purchased online for their October production, “Guilty Conscience.” By visiting the user-friendly website you’ll discover just what makes The Players tick.

In the About section, you can find information about the board, the past seasons, and their rich history. Productions describes their upcoming season, which contains four wonderful shows. For those interested in performing, click on Auditions to see when they’ll be casting the next show.

When you visit Our Partners, you’ll see a wealth of information, including sponsors,

advertisers, and opportunities for those who are interested in volunteering.

Know Before You Go gives all the information you need to know about attending a show. There is a Directions/Contact section where you can email the players and finally, The Latest, is their blog containing all the most recent information about The Players.

“We are extremely excited to have launched our Event Calendar, and a section to purchase tickets” says board member Craig Eister. “From here, you can purchase either season tickets or individual tickets to the shows that you are interested in attending.”

With the online ticketing in place, HCP has a need for computer-savvy volunteers to staff the box office. It’s an exciting time for The Highlands Cashiers Players, and offers yet another opportunity to be a part of the organization, which was established in 1995.

Board President Adair Simon wants to personally invite you to visit HighlandsCashiersPlayers.org and to purchase tickets now for “Guilty Conscience,” directed by Michael Lanzillota, October 12-15 and October 26-29.

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THE ARTS

ART FOR THE GARDEN

BY DIANE MCPHAIL The Carolina Gallery owners Leslie Jeffrey and Mary Lou Bilbro

The opening of The Carolina Gallery of Fine Art represents the fullflowering of the deep relationship between the local art community and the Highlands Biological Station.

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n celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Highlands Biological Station, a unique project involving the intersection of art and science has been quietly taking place at the station, which now includes the Nature Center and the Botanical Gardens.

A conversation between artist Rosemary Stiefel and Jim Costa, Director of HBS, led to musings about the sometimes overlooked relationship of these two fields and ideas for a collaboration between artists of all fields and the station.

Every Wednesday since May, individuals exploring the garden have happened upon various artists at work – painters, poets, photographers, writers, even musicians, producing diverse work inspired by the Botanical Garden, its environs, and the history of nature-related works produced in the past. More than 20 artists have participated in the garden itself and in the studio, inspired by their time in the garden.

Simultaneously, a core group of artists with long-standing professional and personal bonds began meeting for critique and inspiration, calling themselves The Art Group – TAG for short. Deriving energy from this group, Leslie Jeffrey and Mary Lou Bilbro are now opening a new gallery to serve the needs of the artists and the art-loving public of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Inviting, spacious, and imbued with excellent natural light, The Carolina Gallery of Fine Art will be located on the upper level of Mountain Brook Center. There is ample parking available off Carolina Way. The opening for the gallery on September 30 will be the exciting result of this summer’s project, “Where Art and Science Meet.” In addition to traditional painting and drawing, there will be a wonderful variety of forms and media – photography by Kevin Fitzpatrick, who has worked with National Geographic; ceramics from Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor; and Charles Gandy – get ready for knitted birds’ nests unlike anything you have seen before!

“The Garden: Where Art and Science Meet” opens at The Carolina Gallery of Fine Art, Suite 12, 411 North Fourth Street in Highlands on Saturday, September 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. For fur-

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Ciopino Paoletti

RISTORANTE PAOLETTI

BY LUKE OSTEEN | PHOTOS BY TOM PANTALEO

It turns out that Ristorante Paoletti is even better with a tableful of friends.

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our years ago, I reviewed Ristorante Paoletti in these pages.

That’s a challenge in itself. It’s been a Main Street Highlands institution for 33 years.

It’s earned its stellar reputation through its exquisite menu, impeccable service and a wine selection that reads like a domestic offshoot of the Milestii Mici collection.

(About that selection – I know someone who comes in from Santa Fe to peruse Paoletti’s offerings. Not to revel in the beauty of Highlands or to bask in the sunshine of my personality. She comes for Paoletti’s carefully-curated collection.)

The challenge of the assignment came from maintaining a critical attitude while being relentlessly seduced by the place. I didn’t want to come across as a hopeless shill for Paoletti’s, but the kitchen and the service and the sumptuous atmosphere made it darn near impossible.

We left in a belt-loosening, spa-level stupor. A glorious spa-level stupor.

That’s why I was thrilled when I was once again assigned Ristorante Paoletti. (That’s the official name, although everyone I know calls it Paoletti’s. Maybe that’s because most people who’ve spent any time in Highlands and Cashiers come to know Arthur

and Chef Kevin Paoletti. They have that kind of personality and they own that kind of restaurant).

So how was I going to maintain my integrity and critical faculties for a second visit?

When the solution presented itself, it was staggeringly simple.

In my initial visit, it was just my sweetie and myself. I raved about the intimate atmosphere and how the setting just invited whispered conversation.

This time around, I’d take a group of friends along. The type of friends for whom a whispered conversation is a bit suspicious.

Let’s see if that Paoletti’s magic held up to a tableful of raconteurs, fueled by that famous wine selection.

Well, it turns out it does. In fact, it seems to work even better for groups. The broad menu allows everyone to simple just a bit of everything. Consider these appetizers and ask yourself if you could resist begging your tablemate for a bite – Calamari Fritti, Yellowfin Tuna Tartar, Escargot alla Bourgougon, Beef Carpaccio, Roasted Beet and Orange Salad.

The same applied for the entrees themselves – Risotto con Frutti d’Mare, Chicken Picatta, Scampi con Broccolini o Fra Diavo-

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lo, Grass-Fed NY. Strip with Gorgonzola Butter, and Porcini Crusted Rack of Australian Lamb. Kevin still maintains control over the kitchen and his recipes. We were good about sharing and, in fact, the act of sharing seemed to increase the buoyant tableside conversation.

In fact, there’s an undeniable electricity about Ristorante Paoletti, centered on the full-service bar and extending to all corners of the place, that seems to magnify lively exchanges.

So I tried to maintain my critical faculties this time around, but I’m confident that I maintained them throughout our dining experience. There are some restaurants that earn their impeccable reputation night after night, and I report on them with clean hands and composure. I just can’t come up with anything less than a rave for Ristorante Paoletti’s flawless execution.

(As an aside, let me add that our server Maggie was an absolute delight, anticipating our needs and wants like a Dining Room Mary Poppins. She was invaluable in helping us select the correct wine for each plate.)

If you choose to dine at Ristorante Paoletti, reservations are a must. Call them at (828) 526-4906. They’re located at 440 Main Street.

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Beef Carpaccio

Branzino Adriatico

Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro

Duck Confit with Arugula

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The Lakeside Restaurant Team (L-R): Chef Jordan Brown, owner Laura Huerta, Chef Jon Davis, and manager Travis Brooks.

DO GOOD. EAT WELL.

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

Lakeside Restaurant’s generous spirit boosts the fortunes of non-profits throughout the community. To make reservations for “Evenings at Lakeside,” call (828) 526-9419.

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hint of fall is in the air and Laura Huerta and her staff at Lakeside Restaurant are bringing the richness of the season into their fresh and innovative food and drink menus.

Changes are in the air, but one thing that remains constant at Lakeside are the Wednesday night “Evenings at Lakeside,” which they set aside for area non-profits to join them in raising money and awareness for their causes.

Throughout the season, many local nonprofits have taken advantage of these evenings as a festive way to raise money for

their organizations while enjoying an evening out with their friends. Many non-profits make this an annual event which is eagerly anticipated each year. Most recently the Highlands Food Pantry, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, Scaly Mountain Women’s Club and the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society have taken advantage of this innovative and enjoyable way to raise funds and have a good time while doing so.

Dates in September and October are still available and interested non-profits should contact Lakeside at (828) 526-9419 to select an available date. Lakeside will donate 15

percent of the non-profit’s guest checks that evening to the non-profit. It is up to each organization and their board members to market their evening. Always remember when making reservations to mention that you are there to support your chosen non-profit.

Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support for our area non-profits that so greatly enrich our community.

For more information or to make reservations, please call Lakeside at (828) 526-9419.

They are located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands.

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YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE From BBQ to refined dining, the Highlands-Cashiers area offers tastes for every palate.

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PERFECT PAIRING

BY CURT CHRISTIANSEN THE WINE NAVIGATOR

A stroke of luck and the deep wine list at Rosewood Market leads to a rare Perfect Pairing.

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ast month, after a day of running errands and assembling deck furniture, I thought I would indulge myself. I bought some fried chicken from Rosewood Market. The wine selection at Rosewood shows that they have a clear understanding of wine and food pairing.

So I was not surprised to find one of my favorite wines, The Domaine Larue, Saint Aubin. Finding one of my favorite foods and one of my favorite wines in one place was a pleasant stroke of luck.

I knew that the fried chicken and the Domaine Larue would pair well, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they paired.

The finely tuned acid of the Saint Aubin made the light fat in the chicken almost melt in my mouth. One of the things I love about the Domaine Larue is the hint savory on the finish. This combination of acid and savory led to a seamless pairing or, to the point, a perfect pairing.

Drink well, Curt

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A PEACH OF A PIE

BY JENNY KING

Betty Holt’s treasured Berry-Peach Cobbler recipe is an exuberant celebration of the flavors of the season.

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s the daughter of a soda shop owner, (Bill’s Soda Shop 19391972), Betty Holt was introduced to sweets early in life.

She and her mother, Anne Holt of Anne’s Beauty Salon, shared a love of desserts, but Holt says, “Unfortunately, for me, they just make me fat, so I leave them alone most of the time.”

However, one of her indulgences is homemade cobbler and ice cream.

She says being on various diets throughout her life has really been her impetus to learn to cook in a more health-conscious way.

“Though I exercise daily and try to hike a lot, it really is what goes in my mouth that makes the difference,” she says.

Holt has been been a realtor in Highlands for over 30 years. She also does counseling, personal growth classes, and workshops and is a freelance writer, as well. She is sharing one of her favorite recipes from Cooking Light Magazine.

Betty Holt

Berry-Peach Cobbler with Sugared Almonds (Yields 12 servings of 1 cup cobbler and 1/3 cup ice cream)

Ingredients: Filling: 18 oz. Fresh Blueberries 16 oz. Fresh Blackberries 3 medium Peaches, peeled and sliced Cooking Spray 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar 2 ½ T. Cornstarch 3 T. fresh Lemon Juice 1/8 t. Salt Topping: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour ¼ cup Granulated Sugar 2 T. Cornstarch ½ t. Baking Powder 1/8 t. Salt 6 T. Chilled Butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup Half-and-Half 1/3 cup Sliced Almonds 3 T. Turbinado Sugar 1 T. Egg White Other ingredient: 4 cups Fat-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare filing by combining blueberries, blackberries, and peaches in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.

Sprinkle 2/3 cup of granulate sugar, 2 ½ table-

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spoons cornstarch, juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt over fruit, tossing gently to combine.

To prepare topping, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife.

Combine the flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring well. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add half-and-half and gently knead dough until just moistened. Drop dough by spoonfuls evenly over top of filling. Combine almonds, turbinado sugar, and egg white; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until topping is browned.

Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

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Chef Wolfgang Green

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Chef Dickie Brennan

A DINE-ASTY AT WOLFGANG’S

BY JENNY KING

Generations promises pairings of both fine wines and remarkably-talented chefs. It’ll be staged November 11 at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro in Highlands.

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hile the Highlands Food & Wine Festival, November 9-12, is filled with exciting special events and music, the exclusive wine dinners held at premier local restaurants are not to be missed.

Of special note, is “Generations,” an evening with Caymus Vineyards and Wagner Family Wines at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro, with guest chef Dickie Brennan on Saturday, November 11.

Executive Chef Wolfgang Green invites you to celebrate family heritage with two dynasties of the culinary and wine world.

Guest Chef Dickie Brennan is a third-generation New Orleans restaurateur of the renowned Brennan family. Chef Brennan and Chef Wolfgang will collaborate in the creation of five remarkable courses to complement Caymus Vineyards and Wagner Family Wines.

An executive chef at the age of 28, German-born Wolfgang Green’s culinary ca-

reer has taken him around the globe, including serving as Executive Chef for the Brennan Family of Commander’s Palace. As a member of the famed New Orleans Brennan restaurant family, Dickie grew up in the rich culinary world of family-owned Commander’s Palace, has traveled extensively, and has trained under some of the world’s greatest culinary talents.

The combined histories of these two extraordinary chefs is unsurpassed. For 23 years, Chef Wolfgang Green has delighted patrons with his take on American cuisine at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro in Highlands. Southern Living named Wolfgang’s the “Best Place for Dinner in Highlands.” Our State Magazine named Wolfgang’s the “place you must eat in Macon County.” Wolfgang’s Restaurant has also been featured in Southern Accents, WNC Magazine, and Outside Magazine and has consistently been the recipient of the Best

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of Wine Spectator Award.

After working in the kitchens of some of Paris’s most highly acclaimed restaurants, Dickie returned to New Orleans to open Palace Café in 1991. Dickie served as Palace Café’s Executive Chef during its first year of operation and remains the only member of the Brennan family to have held this lead culinary position.

Caymus Vineyards and Wagner Family Wines will showcase a collection of wines that have a reputation for quality and consistency, produced from the premier wine growing regions of California. These will be artfully paired with the culinary magic of Brennan and Green.

This event has sold out well in advance each year, so reservations are suggested.

To save your table for “Generations,” call (828) 526-3807. For more information about Highlands Food & Wine Festival visit HighlandsFoodandWine.com.

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WHO WRITES THIS STUFF?

BY DONNA RHODES

“Fortune Cookies, wise as ox, can confusticate man or woman no child.”

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ortune Cookie Day is September 13th.

We are already lucky. The 13th isn’t a Friday.

When dining out, fortune cookies are an essential benediction to an Asian meal.

While these confections are associated with Chinese restaurants, they probably were the creation of Makoto Hagiwara at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco in 1914. Other sources suggest that David Jung, founder of the Hong Kong Noodle Company, was the first to make fortune cookies in Los Angeles in the 1920s. No matter who invented it, most people agree the original cookie issued its first fortune right here in America.

The cookies are made of egg white, flour,

water, sugar, salt and flavoring. They are simple to make. Google fortunecookiessoeasyrecipe for instructions. It’s almost like baking thin pancakes. The hard part is squeezing a tiny little calligrapher inside the folded cookie to write the inscriptions.

The sayings vary in subject matter, covering everything from a fortune to a pearl of wisdom to a wish for good luck to a philosophical gem to a horoscope.

And who among us, after reading a ridiculous fortune, hasn’t announced, “Who writes this stuff?” No one ever takes credit.

And with good reason. Chances are, the sayings are written by non-English speakers.

They lose a lot in translation; for example, “Silence is a virtual. Especially Dinner time,

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from telemarketers.” Or, “Actions speak louder than talks.”

For a laugh, check out Unfortunate Cookies online. These are grumpy, pointless, or irreverent one-liners for the super-cynical among us.

If you want to serve your own fortune cookies, but don’t want to prepare them, companies will be happy to customize them for parties, weddings, reunions, whatever. Google custom fortune cookies for more info.

So make a date to eat Chinese September 13th. And ask for an extra cookie, in case the first one reads: “You just ate an endangered species.” Or, “Avoid gambling” followed by lottery numbers. And yeah, who writes this stuff?

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HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS 4118 Kitchen and Bar • 64 Highlands Plaza • 828-526-5002 Altitudes at Skyline Restaurant & Lounge • 470 Skyline Lodge Road • 828-526--2121 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 Bistro on Main • 270 Main Street • 828-526-2590 Cyprus Restaurant • 332 Main Street • 828-526-4429 Fire + Water Restaurant • Reservations Required • (828) 526-4446 Fressers Courtyard Cafe • 470 Oak Street, Village Square • 828-526-4188 * The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering • 350 S. Fifth Street • 828-526-2110 Lakeside Restaurant • Smallwood Avenue • 828-526--9419 The Log Cabin • 130 Log Cabin Lane • 828-526--5777 Meritage Bistro • 490 Carolina Way • 828-526-1019 On the Verandah • Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) • 828-526-2338 Paoletti’s • 440 Main Street • 828-526-4906 *Rosewood Market • Main Street • 828-526-0383 Sky Pie Pizza • 423 N 4th St. 828-526-5188 The Ugly Dog Pub • 298 South 4th Street • 828-526-8364 Wolfgang’s Restaurant • 460 Main Street • 828-526-3807

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A “WANDERFUL” EXPERIENCE

BY EMILY CROWELL

The timeless beauty of Panthertown Valley beguiles with an Emerson-like transcendence.

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anthertown Valley has been called the Yosemite of the East. I prefer to compare it to those Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books I used to read as a kid.

Paintertown, as it’s sometimes called, offers everything from grand mountain vistas to burbling creeks that turn into stunning waterfalls. My favorite thing, though, is the wide variety of ecosystems, particularly the muffled pine grove along Mac’s Gap Trail. The constantly changing scenery, combined with the labyrinthine trail system, makes me feel like I’m walking through a fairy tale. Or would that be a fairy trail?

One day recently I headed up to the Saltrock Gap Trailhead and set off, map in hand, with a mind to visit Granny Burrell Falls and decide on the rest of my day from there.

Well, I didn’t consult the map in my hand and after some confusion ended up at Frolictown Falls instead. (This sort of thing

happens when you don’t consult your map at Panthertown.) Going with the flow, I crossed the creek below the falls and sat with my back against a tree that seemed deliberately placed as a spot to rest and watch the falls.

Watch: bright white streams of water steadily erode the rock beneath it. Sunlit mica glints hello from the bottom of the creek. An electric blue dragonfly floats by your face. Moss tendrils up the base of a rhododendron that has one evanescent bloom left on this late summer morning. A woman in pink leans against a tree, eating a sandwich.

Solitude can be found in abundance in Panthertown when it can’t be found anywhere else during the high season in Cashiers and Highlands. There will almost always be people hanging out at Schoolhouse Falls, Granny Burrell Falls, and the Salt Rock Gap Overlook, but beyond those places you can easily find peace

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and quietude. Do take a map with you.

Panthertown has well-marked trails, poorly-marked trails, trails that aren’t marked at all, animal trails, is-this-a-trail? trails, the occasional gap in rhododendron branches that looks like it might be a trail but definitely isn’t…you get the idea. It’s easy to get turned around and lost (which adds to the fairy tale quality of the place, really).

Burt Kornegay’s “Guide’s Guide to Panthertown” is invaluable and can be purchased at both Highlands and Cashiers locations of the Highland Hiker or online.

To reach the Salt Rock Gap trailhead from the Cashiers Crossroads, take Highway 64 east toward Brevard for two miles and turn left onto Cedar Creek. In another two miles take a right onto Breedlove Road. When you feel like you’ve surely driven too far (or a little over three miles) the road turns to gravel and dead-ends at the trailhead.

Don’t forget your map!

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IT’S FLY TIME

BY CHRIS WILKES HIGHLAND HIKER

Fly fishing need not be a rich person’s sport, but careful investing in equipment is key to success.

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s we get closer to the heart of fall, a lot of folks will be looking to take their first Fly Fishing trip.

Perhaps a father looking to get a son interested in the sport, or maybe a recently retired woman looking to add a hobby. Lots of people have fly fishing on their list of things to try, but something might be holding them back.

Price.

Like it or not, fly fishing has the reputation for being a very expensive sport. A quick Google search of fly fishing gear will probably make you think that reputation is earned. Thousand dollar rods, $700 waders, boots, line, oh wait the reel doesn’t come with the rod?

Pretty soon, you may be thinking that a new Corvette may be a more reasonable and less expensive way to deal with your newfound free time.

Like almost anything, fly fishing can be

expensive, but it most certainly doesn’t have to be. Some starter kits can be purchased for as little as $200. These come with a case, a spooled reel, and leader already attached. During the warmer months you can actually forgo the boots and waders and instead use sandals and quick-dry shorts to make your way through the streams of Western North Carolina. Once the colder months are upon us, you’ll definitely want to make the investment in these items to keep you warm and waterproof. Boots can come

in all different shapes and sizes.

One thing to keep in mind if you are fishing in this area is that, unlike the streams out west, we have lots of algae. Walking on algae covered rocks is like walking on greased bowling balls, so you will need your boots to have a felt sole for traction. When it comes to waders, it is best not to go cheap. Quality waders will cost a little more, but they will last longer and be less likely to leak.

All in all, you can buy all of you gear for less than the price of a guided float trip.

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BEAUTIFUL MEDICINE

BY JEANNIE CHAMBERS THE ACCIDENTAL GARDENER

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Like a beautiful nurse, Purple Coneflower entrances and heals.

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f you haven’t heard of this flower by her common name, maybe you’ve heard of her professional name – Echinacea purpurea. She’s a star during her life as a summer blooming member of the daisy family, but long after she’s gone, she may be seen in a teapot helping people ward off the severity of cold and flu season.

Purple coneflowers are full sun perennials growing one to six inches tall, and are easy to grow, deer resistant and drought tolerant, and beautiful in cut flower arrangements.

Echinacea comes from the Greek word ekhinos, meaning hedgehog – the spiny central disc sort of resembles a cone or I guess, using your imagination, you could say it resembles a hedgehog.

You can easily grow these from seed in late fall, and our cold winters allow a natural cooling-off period, which helps them have better blooms. Every three-tofour years in the fall, you can divide them to extend your planting area, or to share with others.

Try not to divide sooner than three years as the root system needs that time to fully develop.

After the coneflower blooms start looking a little tired, you can give her a little facelift by snipping the top third of the plant.

Sometimes, she will thank you by giving you a full second set of blooms that will last until the first frost.

But wait, there’s more! (I’ve always wanted to say that.) After you cut the top third, don’t throw the stems out. Carefully choose the best leaves and flower petals and dry them until they feel like paper. Keep them in a container and use as Echinacea tea. The most potent part of the plant is the root, but it’s not necessary to murder the plant to enjoy the health benefits of Echinacea which include giving your immune system a little boost during cold and flu season.

But wait, there’s even more!

Leave the ‘seconds’ to the birds. After the second set of blooms fade, leave them and all through the winter birds will feast on the seeds. Purple coneflower is one of nature’s gifts that keeps on giving.

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TOAD ABODES AND FROG BOGS

BY DONNA RHODES |PHOTO BY CLAY BOLT

Some of your cold-blooded neighbors need a little more coaxing to move into your backyard.

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hat smorgasbord of seeds, berries, nuts and fruit bushes and trees you planted in your backyard attract a variety of critters for your enjoyment.

But a few other species need a little more enticement, especially if much of their habitat were rearranged for the sake of peonies and petunias. These guests are often overlooked, but they are an integral part of your environment. Cue a fanfare for the reptiles and amphibians, for they keep the insect and vermin populations in check. That means you spend less time and money on pesticides and traps, and the environment remains chemical-free. Win-win-win. North Carolina Wildlife offers some suggestions for increasing the biodiversity of your land.

To attract toads, turn a cracked ceramic pot upside down under a shade tree near or in a damp area. If the crack isn’t toad-size, prop it up with a rock or stick. Toads dig a

dirt floor, so no need to consult a toad decor expert.

You are toadally done. For more info, visit nwf.org/ doteontoads.

There is something magical about an evening chorus of tree frogs. To attract them, drive a five-foot PVC pipe into the ground so that half of it remains above ground. Make sure it is a foot away from a good-sized tree.

If pounding pipe isn’t your thing, cap the end of a two- or three-foot long PVC pipe and drill a hole just above the cap. This allows moisture to build without filling up the pipe. Tie it to a tree trunk with rope or cord, pipe standing upright, cap end down.

Visit NCWildlife.org to find out how to create additional ecosystems. Build that

water feature you’ve been dreaming of.

It’s easier than you think and the frogs will return the favor by eating thousands of pesky biting insects.

If you are interested in North Carolina Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, please join. Membership is free.

Contact NCPARC coordinator Jeff Hall at jeff.hall@ncwildlife.org, by calling (252) 9171683 or by visiting ncparc.org.

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VENTURE OUT

BEHOLD THE MIGHTY HAWK!

BY WILLIAM MCREYNOLDS | BROAD-WINGED HAWK PHOTO BY LLOYD SPITALNIK

The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society’s excursion to Whiteside Mountain on Monday, September 18, is a rare opportunity to watch hawks like, well, a hawk.

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eptember offers great hawk watching opportunities.

Broad-wing Hawks (Buteo platypterus) are smallish hawks, recognizable while soaring by their full wing span and tail bands. Hawks generally are highly intelligent, defining and measuring intelligence as innovativeness in feeding habits. Their visual acuity, sharpness of vision, is astounding owing to the density of photoreceptors in their retina being five times greater than the density of the human retina.

Broad-wings are skillful hunters, preying on lizards and chipmunks and voles and the like but changing their diet as seasons and available food change. They hunt beneath the forest canopy from a high perch, diving down upon and seizing prey with their deadly talons. They skin some prey like frogs and snakes but consume small mammals whole.

Some hawks pair bond for life. They mate famously in freefall from high altitudes. Both male and female build the nest. The male subsequently brings food to the brooding female or takes his turn on the nest and then brings food to the hungry nestlings.

The female is larger than the male.

The fall migration of Broad-wings and other hawks returning to Central and South America reaches its peak in September. At this time large “kettles” form containing hundreds and even thousands of migrating birds, taking advantage of favorable winds and riding thermals in huge spiral cauldrons, reaching its highest point before the individual birds peel off to soar great distances to the south while searching for the next updraft. On September days with clear skies and favorable wind, thousands of Broad-wings can be sighted soaring through the gorges and mountains of the Great Smoky and Appalachian ranges.

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A local opportunity to sight migrating hawks is being led by the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society this month. The tentative day for this outing to Whiteside Mountain is Monday, September 18. This trip requires some strenuous hiking up the mountain and down again along steep trails. The date might change according to wind and weather. To join an e-mail notification list, call Brock Hutchins at (828) 7871387 or (404) 295-0663. All are welcome; binoculars will be provided.

The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them. HPAS is a 501 (c) (3) organization, a Chapter of the National Audubon Society. Visit highlandsaudubonsociety.org for information on membership and all activities.

VENTURE OUT

PLAY THE BREAK

BY TOM CHILLEMI, PGA TOMSGOLFTOURS.COM

Mastering putts is a matters of mastering yourself. Really.

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his month we’re going to talk about hitting putts with significant break.

Some of the things I’m going to tell you are going to be hard to believe, but they’re true.

The main reason we miss big breaking putts is not your grip, stance, stroke or anything else. It is that we don’t play enough break.

The average golfer misses 80 percent of his or her putts on the low side of the hole. I know you’re probably saying that’s a bunch of baloney, but it’s true. If you don’t believe it, go to the putting green and pick out a putt that breaks at least six inches either left or right. Hit six putts on what you think is the correct line. I’ll bet you leave at least four on the low side of the hole. If you keep them all either in the hole or above it, you’re a better reader of greens and putter than most touring pros.

Putts that slide by on the low side aren’t going in but putts that come from the high side have a much better chance because

they are coming into the hole from the right direction and gravity will help them fall in.

If you realize this and have the willpower to change the way you read the break on greens, I absolutely guarantee you’ll make more putts. Especially from 10 feet in.

Here is what you need to do. Play close to double the break you think it is. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Try it on the putting green with a sloping putt eight or 10 feet long and watch what happens. Keep doing it until you can putt six balls and either make them or miss on the high side. It isn’t as easy as you think, but if you master it and are able to take it to the golf course, you’ll be a better putter.

Remember the touring pros haven’t mastered it and neither have I, but they miss fewer on the low side than the average golfer and consequently make more putts.

This is one of the few things we can do like the pros since it doesn’t take strength, technique, or anything else you can think

of.

Just willpower. If you even get 50 percent more of your putts to finish on the high side, you will be a much better putter and make more putts!

If you’ve seen my ad in Laurel and are interested into my golf tours of Ireland and Scotland, please get in touch with me or visit tomsgolftours.com I have been arranging great tours at very nice prices since 1999.

Good Golfing!

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HISTORY

TAKING THE HIGH ROAD

BY DONNA RHODES |PHOTO COURTESY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Courageous men and thousands of hours of back-breaking labor gave us the magnificent Gorge Road.

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he Gorge Road is an impressive feat of engineering. If you’ve ever been at the bottom of the gorge and looked up, it’s a little unsettling to see how the road is perched on the side of the cliff, yet it’s solid as, well, a rock.

Construction began in the spring of 1927, long before compressors and jack hammers were standard road equipment. The roadbed was sculpted right out of the granite cliffside one ka-boom at a time…by some very powerful hands and carefully placed explosives.

Sixty men were hired to blow off huge chunks of granite, sending the boulders tumbling to the river hundreds of feet below. The process was dangerous and tedious. One wrong strike of a hammer could

be deadly. Iron pins were driven into holes in the top of the mountain. Men who handled the dynamite hung from ropes fastened to these pins.

Driving steel for the explosive holes usually required three men: two drivers and a chucker. The chucker turned the steel every time the driver struck it. The hammer the driver used had a limber, almost noodle-ish handle. Herman Wilson described it as a high-grade white hickory wood, thinned at its center until it bent like rawhide.

“The hammer that I used would flop over my right shoulder, but then I would bring it down on the top of the steel with dead accuracy,” claimed Herman. He wasn’t just bragging. There was a huge investment in accuracy for a miss could easily break the

chucker’s hands.

After the holes were drilled, the explosives were inserted, tamped down and a blasting cap attached to the end of the fuse. Then came the ear-shattering cry, “Fire in the hole!” It was shouted twice more to give men time to seek shelter from the rain of rock pounding down from the blast.

The Franklin Press called the new Highway 28, “probably the greatest scenic highway in all of the state.”

To explore more outstanding engineering achievements read Ran Shaffner’s “Heart of the Blue Ridge.” For more information, visit highlandshistory.com, email highlandshistory@nctv.com, or stop by The Highlands Historical Museum, 524 North Fourth Street.

For more information about the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, visit thelaurelmagazine.com

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A TAXING SITUATION

BY JANE GIBSON NARDY

HISTORIAN, CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The story of Alexander Zachary and his sons during the Civil War reveals the tangled loyalties found in southern Jackson County.

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his receipt of $60 (in Confederate money?) was paid to the Confederate government in August of 1864 for the year of 1863, by Cashiers Valley resident Alexander Zachary.

It was signed by his brother-in-law, William Norton, who was a neighbor. It must have been a bitter pill for Alexander to swallow, being that he was a well-known Union sympathizer. Father of 11 children, four of them were male with the older ones the right age to serve in the military. Sons Christopher Columbus (C. C. or Lum) Zachary, Alexander Washington (Wash) Zachary, and James Madison Zachary initially joined the Confederate Army but later deserted, not at all un-

usual for many southern Jackson County young men.

The youngest brother, T. R. Zachary, was only 11 when the war started.

C. C. Zachary reportedly was a member of a bushwhacker group responsible for the murder of Ned Norton in Whiteside Cove close to the end of the war. C. C. went west, ending up in Montana, never to return to Cashiers Valley. Wash Zachary lived for a while in East Tennessee but returned to North Carolina, where he lived out his life in Norton.

James M. Zachary’s exact whereabouts in the last two years of the Civil War is unknown but he might have apprenticed with a dentist in South Carolina. He became one of the

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earliest dentists in southwestern North Carolina, built an imposing home in Norton and there fathered eight daughters, two of them also becoming dentists.

Alexander Zachary frequently harbored in his Cashiers home Union Army officers who had escaped from Confederate prisoner-of-war camps in South Carolina. At the end of 1864, Alexander allowed his 14-year-old son, Thompson Roberts (T. R.) to help guide, on foot, a group of those escapees from Cashiers Valley all the way to Knoxville, Tennessee, which was in the hands of the Union Army. Yes, Alexander was a strong Union sympathizer but he still had to pay Confederate taxes.

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FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

The Founder’s Day Celebration, set for Thursday, September 28, in Cashiers is a calculated trip to the 19th century.

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ashiers Historical Society hosts its 14th annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Thursday, September 28.

Now in its 14th year, the Historical Society hosts all third and fourth graders from Blue Ridge and Summit Charter Schools, as well as home-schoolers, for a celebration of the area’s roots, reflecting on life in the 19th century.

Students enjoy a day of activities designed to give them hands-on experiences that follow the footsteps of their ancestors including games, arts and crafts, and nature walks where they will enjoy a bit of the

area’s unspoiled nature and learn a bit about animal tracks.

Music and dancing were central to the social life of early settlers, so the day will also include a history of early music, particularly that using a washboard. Necessity is the mother of invention and our ancestors were masters of using every available item for more than one purpose – washboard by day, musical instrument by night. They’ll also learn about mountain dances, including the timeless art of clogging.

Students bring their lunch and the entire group enjoys a picnic on the beautiful

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grounds of the Zachary-Tolbert House.

This year the chairperson of the event is Kathy Sanderson and co-chairs are Gloria Weir and Sandi Rogers. Gloria Weir shared the goals of the event, “we want them to experience what life was like back them, and that’s why everything we do is dated to that time.”

Volunteers from the community and the Historical Society come together to help create this memorable and enjoyable experience for the students. For more information please visit the Historical Society’s website at cashiershistoricalsociety.org.

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HEALTH

MOUNTAINS IN HER BLOOD

Dr. Robyn Restrepo

BY JENNY KING

The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau welcomes Dr. Robyn Restrepo to the local healthcare community.

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ission Health Primary Care has once again expanded their services at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. They recently brought Robyn Restrepo, MD, to Highlands, but she is certainly not new to the mountains of North Carolina.

Dr. Restrepo grew up in Waynesville and Maggie Valley and later did her Family Medicine residency at MAHEC in Hendersonville. With mountains in her blood, she lived in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, where she attended Universidad CES in Medellin. While there, she was the Resident Coordinator for Clínicas en el Campo Migrant Health and Prenatal Health.

When asked to think about her ideal job, she knew she wanted to practice the full scope of Family Medicine in a small community, ideally in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Mission Health gave her just what she was looking for.

She is a dedicated doctor of family medicine and says, “For me, the beauty of family medicine is to partner with my patients through these different phases of life. Luckily for me, Highlands-Cashiers Primary Care has developed an innovative hybrid model to allow me to divide my day to do rounds as a hospitalist and then be in the clinic. I will also do rounds in the Eckerd Living Center on a weekly basis.”

Her role as a hospitalist provides Dr. Restrepo the ability to oversee the care of hospitalized inpatients.

Up until this point, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has relied on the Emergency Department physicians for dual coverage. This hospitalist role will ensure integrated care and support for patients, a significant step forward for the hospital.

She says she is very excited to be staying in her beloved mountains and looks forward to spending a lot of time outdoors with her husband, her mom and a one-year-old rescue dog. She understands the importance of being a part of a small community and is ready to immerse herself completely in life on The Plateau.

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In fact, this sense of community is what led her to become part of Mission Health.

“I’m amazed at their commitment to the community. This is what motivated me to join. I believe we share the vision that people should not have to leave their community for great healthcare. This includes hospitalization where people deserve to be close to home surrounded by their loved ones,” she says.

To reach Mission Health Primary Care in Highlands, call (828) 526-

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HEALTH

BONE HEALTH THINGS TO KNOW!

BY DR. SUE AERY AERY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

The stresses and imbalances of modern life take their toll on our bones.

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ave you noticed that bone density problems have increased over the past 20 years?

Well, this has not gone unnoticed by chiropractors as we deal with bones day in and day out. Bone health is essential to overall health and aging well. Good bone density used to be the norm, but that’s no longer the case. More and more diagnoses for osteopenia and osteoporosis are popping up and that’s not just from normal aging.

An important necessity in bone health is the mineral, calcium. This very important factor in heart and muscle function also acts as the main acid buffer in the body. Because of our generally acidic diets which are also low in healthy nutrients, our internal environment tends to be more acidic with a low pH. Our bones are highly metabolic, always

building bone and removing bone. This is called bone remodeling. The body needs to maintain a more neutral pH (between 6.5 7.5) and our bodies often rely on our bones to provide the calcium needed to buffer the increased acidity in the body. When the body takes more calcium from the bones than bone remodeling produces on a normal day, the bone density is compromised, leading to osteopenia and, even worse, osteoporosis.

The best way to prevent this from happening is to pay attention to how we live and what we eat. The best source of calcium is from the foods that we consume. Most importantly, make sure the source of your calcium is from whole foods and not processed “food” or food that is full of added

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chemicals. If you choose a calcium supplement, be sure it is a very high-quality neutraceutical. The trend in our society towards higher acidity is not healthy and not supportive of good health and aging. If you want to live a healthy and vibrant life, it’s time to eat naturally grown, real food and get away from the manufactured, empty “food” that is so prevalent.

Keep your bones healthy and they will support you for a long time to come!

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HEALTH

THE PARADIGM OF POSTURE Treating fascia with care and wisdom lies at the heart of living with a healthy body.

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BY CHAD GARNER Chad Garner has been a Practitioner of Structural Integration for 18 years, helping children and adults stand taller and move with ease and balance. He moved to Highlands in 2002 with his wife and business partner. They offer private sessions, mentorship and retreats for both clients and therapists wanting to achieve their greatest potential. For more info, contact Chad at rolfmethodsi.com.

he paradigm of posture has been turned on it’s head, finally!

And that’s a good thing. From the mid18th century until the late 1960’s, posture was generally a sign of discipline at the dinner table and school desk. Today, we see posture influences health and methods have emerged to help people live with ease.

Fascia is the scientifically documented organ responsible for posture. Fascia is the most abundant tissue in the body. It is a continuous 3D web of connective tissue which infuses, supports and surrounds all organs and tissues. Fascia is our shock absorber.

Due to the connective nature of fascia, one restriction may lead to another, pulling the body out of alignment and creating compensatory patterns.

As a result, this may cause postural disturbances, pain, repetitive strain injuries, and other pathology. Balancing the fascia can improve lymphatic and cardio-vascular flow to enhance overall well-being.

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For most people dealing with chronic body pain and stiffness, there is an alternative to successive insurance billing. People can stand on their two feet and feel good without heroic methods. And here’s the under-pinning of the research: Bones do not move us and bones do not align us. The action of the bones are not to hold us up. Holistic postural alignment is a result of soft tissue alignment in which the fascia takes the lead.

The soft moves the hard.

Rapid bony adjustments create a shock response that feels like a reprieve from pain at first, only to have the imbalance return.

On the other hand, Structural Integration works with the fascia to hydrate and soften the tissues for change. Re-balancing the body’s whole living matrix of soft tissue can create the conditions for sustainable change and peaceful re-integration of bone alignment. Correcting posture in a holistic way positively affects digestion, height, and core integrity.

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HEALTH

PUMPKIN CREPES

BY DR. ANASTASIA HALLDIN HEALTHYMAMAINFO.COM

Pumpkin Crepes lead the season with both their bold taste and their absolutely beautiful presentation.

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umpkin Crepes are a delicious way to welcome fall. Abundantly orange, these crepes look like the cool season that’s coming and like the beautiful leaves in the Western North Carolina mountains.

The crepes taste best with fresh pumpkin, although canned is fine, too. To make the color more vibrant, add a pinch of turmeric to the batter. These crepes can be eaten with both sweet and savory fillings.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Fresh Pumpkin Puree or Roasted Pumpkin 2 Organic Free Range Eggs 1 cup Spelt or Wheat Flour 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar or Stevia 1-1/2 cups (Almond) Milk 1 pinch Sea Salt (optional, for the color) 1 pinch Turmeric Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Preheat some butter or coconut oil on a frying pan.

Spoon the batter onto the pan and roll the pan around quickly, so that the pan is covered with batter.

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HEALTH

Mark Your Calendar!

What’s happening on the Plateau?

Search events happening in Highlands and Cashiers at thelaurelmagazine.com/events

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HOMES & LIFESTYLES

THIS CLASSIC IS CALLING YOU HOME

BY WILEY SLOAN

This magnificent Brushy Face Estate offers an eagle’s eye view of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

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s Sirius the Dog Star stands out in the night sky, this beautiful manor house, which sits high atop Upper Brushy Face overlooking the Highlands Country Club, outshines the many exquisite homes of the Highlands-Cashiers area.

Imagine the grand splendor of a Scottish Manor home with stone arches and rich woods. Add large expanses of glass that frame the distant vistas to complete this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Quality materials, superior craftsmanship, attention to detail – what more could you want?

Amble up the stone walkway toward the front door. Graceful stone arches and rich woods beckon your eye and warm your senses. A large two-story stone fireplace with custom-carved mantle reaches heavenward to intersect with the finely coffered ceiling of the Great Room. Light from the custom-crafted antler chandelier brightens the room with its oversized corner bar.

Its location just steps away from the Gourmet Kitchen with its walk-in pantry and upscale appliances attests to the thoughtful attention to detail used in planning this

home. Kibitz with your friends as they gather around the Kitchen’s custom-designed mahogany bar.

This home is ideal for entertaining, whether indoors or out. A large Dining Room with walls of windows overlooks the gently rolling lawn with its 100-year-old oak trees and sumptuous native plants and flowers. Gently cascading water from the hidden waterfall releases the tensions you brought from the city as you absorb the beauty of the views of Satulah, Whiteside and Shortoff Mountains.

Meander through a wall of stone and glass to enjoy the beauty of the rear porch with its stone flooring and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Scan the horizon as you soak in the panoramic views of Blue Valley and beyond. Whether you’re entertaining friends or just enjoying a quiet family dinner, the Outdoor Kitchen will prove to be one of your favorite spots.

Sunrise is mesmerizing from the magnificent main floor Owner’s Suite with its stone fireplace, Private Office, Spa-Style Master Bath and walk-in closets. The second floor includes another Master Suite with the same

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luxurious amenities found in the Owner’s Suite. Access it via the elevator or stairs.

The guest wing includes two additional Guest Rooms each with private bath and walk-in closet. The youngsters love their private space in the Bunk Room with TV and game nook nearby. Teens enjoy the privacy of the adjacent third floor Bedroom, too.

Stay toned and fit in the Home Gym with sauna. Enjoy your favorite movie in the Home Theatre. For those who remember the TV show “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” with host Robin Leach, you may think you’ve seen magnificent homes. Few of those homes can compare with the timeless sophistication of this Brushy Face residence.

Claim this gem so your family will enjoy modern luxury in ultimate privacy as this property also adjoins the national forest.

The property is listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty and co-listed by Champion Realty Co. Contact Judy Michaud at (828) 526 1717 or judy@BHHSMMR.com, or Dot Champion at (404) 310 -1722 or dottiechamp@yahoo.com.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

BY MARY BETH BRODY | EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

The lessons embodied in Labor Day work just as well in the realm of successful investing.

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ext week, we observe Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker.

You work hard your whole life with the hope that your efforts will ultimately allow you to achieve your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

But for that to happen, you may need to apply some of the lessons of the workplace to your efforts as an investor.

So, what are these lessons? Here are a few to consider: • Be consistent. The most successful workers are the ones who show up, day after day, and strive to overcome the inevitable obstacles that crop up. As an investor, you, too, need to be consistent in your habits – which means you should keep investing in all types of markets. If you take a “time out” every time the market drops, you might end up missing opportunities when the next rally begins.

• Be flexible. When good workers see that something is not going well, they change what they’re doing. And when you invest, you also may need to make adjustments. If

an investment has consistently underperformed, or if you have too many others very similar to it, or if it just doesn’t meet your needs anymore, you may be better off by selling it and using the proceeds to invest elsewhere. This doesn’t mean you should constantly be buying and selling — in fact, you’ll likely be better off by purchasing quality investments and holding them for the long term. But you need to be flexible enough to make the appropriate moves at the appropriate times.

• Be informed. The best workers are those who regularly update their skills and acquire knowledge that helps them do their jobs better. As an investor, you should also keep learning – about the investment world in general and about new opportunities for you to explore. And you should always understand what you are investing in – and why. Even if you work with a financial professional, you need to inform yourself about every aspect of your investment portfolio – after all, it’s your money and your future.

• Be farsighted. Good workers not only

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know what they’re doing – they also can visualize the desired outcome of each task.

And, of course, people who are in charge of a particular endeavor, or who are responsible for the fortunes of a business, have a clear view of what they want to accomplish, even if the achievement of that goal is many years in the future.

When you invest, you also need to see where you want to go. If you can constantly keep in mind your long-term goals – such as the type of retirement lifestyle you desire – you will likely find it easier to stick with an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your needs and risk tolerance. Conversely, if you lose sight of your destination, you might be more prone to taking short-term detours, which could work against you.

Labor Day reminds us to appreciate the skills and dedication of all workers – and as an investor, you can put these same attributes to good use.

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

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HISTORIC LAND, HEIRLOOM SEEDS

BY JENNY KING | PHOTOS BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

Farm Manager Michelle Ruigrok and Josephine, an Icelandic lamb

Winding Stair Farm honors the traditions that allowed agriculture to thrive in Western North Carolina.

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inding Stair Farm, west of Franklin, has had many incarnations over the years.

Owners Greg Mullins and Stacy Bredendieck were told by the Army Corps of Engineers that the name of the stream, Trough Branch, on the edge of the farm came from a history of early settlers moving animals through this valley and the stream was a natural place to provide water.

As they started clearing overgrown acres, they were surprised to uncover remains of polytunnels where flowers were grown for a local florist many decades ago.

“It’s a rare piece of relatively flat ground in what is otherwise a steep mountain valley,” Bredendieck says. “So I’m sure we’re not the first to farm this land. But the land had been dormant for many years and we had to start from a point of re-clearing the land, setting up fencing and paddocks, and adding buildings.”

Winding Stair Farm is about five-and-aquarter acres, mostly devoted to pasture for Icelandic sheep and many breeds of chicken and other poultry. It sits on the Nantahala River, just below the headwaters. An acre is set aside for vegetable production, as well as a glasshouse where almost all the

produce is started from seed.

Farm managers are Ezra Gardiner and Michelle Ruigrok. They grow a diverse range of vegetables and herbs, from artichokes to tomatoes and kohlrabi to cucumbers. Their garden is no-till, and the focus is on unique or historic varieties of things that we all know and love, through developing healthy soil.

“All of the seeds used for our vegetables are organic heirloom varieties, and un-patented when possible,” Gardiner says. “We also bake artisanal breads and offer goods from our animals, like eggs and Lopi yarn.”

You can find Winding Stair Farm at the Franklin Farmers’ Market year-round and they offer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) memberships, delivered to Highlands and Franklin weekly.

They can be found on Facebook at Winding Stair Farm or at WindingStairFarm.com, where anyone interested can sign up for a weekly newsletter that details what they’re offering that week, stories and photos from the farm, and information about deadlines for the CSAs. If you’d like further information, email them at ezra@windingstairfarm. com, michelle@windingstairfarm.com, or stacy@windingstairfarm.com.

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Bush beans seedlings

Golden Wyandotte chicken

HOMES AND LIFESTYLES Tripp, an an Icelandic Ram

Accordian heirloom tomato

Squash Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin One of the best tasting pie pumpkins you can grow

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LEADFOOT LUCY

BY DONNA RHODES ILLUSTRATION BY NORMA JEAN ZAHNER

An ill-advised spin across the Gandy Bridge led to a lifelong aversion to viaducts of all stripes.

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n the early 1940s, Leadfoot Lucille, sister-in-law to my 20-something mother, was driving my mom across the Gandy Bridge, the original wooden twolaner that spanned Tampa Bay. It was the war years, and the womenfolk were in a rush to do their part, so much so that Leadfoot Lucy, lost in thought, lost something else: the sense she was born with (jury’s still out on whether there was any to start with). But worst of all, she also lost control of her car.

Her Plymouth coupe went spinning down the bridge corridor, splintering the railings as it caromed side-to-side, dodging oncoming traffic as though it were a pinball and Lucy’s steering wheel the flippers.

To Lucy’s credit, she did some mighty fancy flippin’ that day, for the car came to a screeching halt in the opposite lane, facing the wrong direction, and teetering over Gandy’s edge. Passengers were shaken, though unharmed. But for the next two decades my mom refused to drive across a bridge, even a short one, if water were below.

As a child I remember stopping at bridges, letting Mother out, and following her in the car to the far side. Bear in mind she never learned to swim, so crossing bridges via automobile became a symbol of a one-way ticket to Davy Jones Locker. Why she thought walking was safer we may never know, but that’s the joy of phobias. They are the gift that keeps on giving.

In my early teens Mother and I were touring the Blue Ridge Parkway. Everything was fine until we came to the King Kong of bridges, so long, so narrow, so high, that even my legs went wobbly. Mother had been learning to swim using a ski-belt and swimfins. Luckily we’d brought them along. We stopped the car. Mother crawled onto the floor behind the driver’s seat, slipped on her flippers, snapped on her ski-belt, pulled her wig down over her eyes, grabbed her knees, and yelled, “Drive, damn you! Drive like the devil is about to crawl up our tailpipe!”

So I gunned it, focusing on the distant trees at the end of the bridge where we skidded onto good ol’ terra cotta (thank you, Laurel & Hardy). Mother finished up a fortissimo chorus of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” muffled somewhat by the wig.

You may wonder how we got back over the bridge. Well, glory, glory hallelujah, just remember that tranquilizers were an easy score in the 60s.

“Here, Mother, I know it doesn’t look like aspirin, but it’s a new brand … really, you’ll like it.”

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ACCOMMODATIONS

BEAUTY

CABINET DESIGN

CLEANING

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HOME CARE

MASSAGE

NURSERY

PRINTERS

REAL ESTATE

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Nancy West

HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES.

BY JENNY KING | PHOTO BY MARJORIE CHRISTIANSEN

The Literacy Council of Cashiers’ stunning record of success is predicated upon passionate volunteers like Nancy West.

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he Literacy Council of Cashiers, established in 2006, attracts volunteers who are enthusiastic about what they do.

Nancy West is one of those dedicated individuals.

“I’ve always been passionate about reading and literacy,” she says. “I was a teacher before retiring and for the last 10 or 15 years, I was strictly a reading specialist.”

After moving to Cashiers in 2009, she immediately became involved with The Literacy Council.

She is currently a tutor at Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter School and has several after-school students as well. Since all who are involved with the Literacy Council are volunteers, they have no one place to bring students. West says they have a

wonderful working relationship with the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library who allows them to use their facility for tutoring.

“We are always looking for people who will help with tutoring. Right now we’re trying to go to a membership model so we can expand the number of people we’re able to reach,” she says.

West is particularly excited about the Augustine Project, which trains people to be tutors. The combination of nurture and knowledge that an Augustine tutor offers can mean the difference between success and failure for an at-risk student.

Thanks to a grant, The Literacy Council recently sent one of their volunteers to this very specialized tutor-training so they will

be able to instruct tutors on the successful Wilson Reading System for all ages.

For a small organization, they have instituted many other projects for children of the area. These include the Dolly Parton Imagination Library; summer reading programs; special reading days; and preschool story hours. West is personally involved in many of these ongoing efforts to further literacy in the Cashiers area. They have given away over 6,400 books to both Summit Charter School and Blue Ridge School.

She encourages everyone to become part of the Literacy Council of Cashiers and to learn more about all they do. Visit them online at CashiersLiteracyCouncil. org or call them at (828) 384-5891.

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BE A FRIEND OF A FRIEND

BY DON GASH | PHOTO BY PAT THOMAS

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ne of the most common questions we are asked at the Forever Farm is, “How do you get your animals?”

It’s a question that gets to the very core of Friends For Life’s mission. Each pet who comes to us is unique, and has her or his own story. However, from a big picture perspective, our residents tend to come to us via two methods.

The first are pets who transfer from other shelters and animal rescues. Most organizations are focused on adopting out as many animals as possible, as quickly as possible. There are so many homeless cats and dogs, and space is always at a premium. When an older pet, or one with health issues, comes into most facilities, it presents a tough decision. Do they hold that harder-to-adopt animal, knowing that it could fill valuable cage space for months or more, or do they devote that space to younger, healthier pets who can be adopted many times over during the same period?

So, organizations will often contact Friends For Life when they receive an animal that fits our mission. We receive requests mostly from welfare groups, and county shelters in Western North Carolina, but also from further away. In many cases, these are pets facing euthanasia due to

limits on space.

Roughly half our other residents come to us directly from a home. Sadly, these senior pets have often been companions to senior humans, who are now unable to care for them any longer. Some of the reasons their humans must relinquish are because they themselves are moving into nursing facilities or are physically unable to meet the challenges of pet ownership.

Sometimes, their owners have passed. We have taken in pets whose owners were in hospice care, and wanted nothing more than to know their beloved companion would be cared for once they were gone.

Sometimes, these cherished friends come to us with financial support from their owner. One such example is one of our newest residents, Jack, an adorable Pug/Scottish Terrier mix. His human mom was moving to a senior facility and it was so important to her that he be cared for, that she made a commitment to make a monthly contribution toward his care.

Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of our residents come to us with no financial support. This is why we work so hard to raise funds for our mission. Running a nursing home, and assisted living facility, for pets is no small feat. Our costs are considerable. Veterinary care, medications,

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food, utilities, and a caring staff are necessities, not options. It’s very important to us that these pets spend their remaining days being loved and properly cared for. We hope it’s important to you as well, and you will consider contributing to our cause.

Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made through our website: friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mailed to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. For information, call (828) 508-2460.

Dan and Suzanne Young

BY WILEY SLOAN

Not sure what to serve? Don’t worry, Suzanne and Dan Young are in The Kitchen. Chef Holly Roberts’ cherished Highlands institution is in good hands.

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ighlanders love good food.

The area is peppered with restaurants and caterers vying for the culinary spotlight. Since 2000, The Kitchen Carry Away and Catering has filled the tummies of the young and old with a menu ranging from soups and appetizers, entrees, side dishes and scrumptious desserts. The Kitchen’s originator, Holly Roberts, built a loyal following of devoted fans during her 17-year tenure. With her sons grown, she succumbed to her yearning to travel and sold the business to Suzanne and Dan Young this past December.

This dynamic duo is well suited to continue Holly’s legacy and to create a legacy all their own. Dan’s family has been a part of the Highland’s scene for decades as owners of Wit’s End ladies clothing store. Suzanne’s

years as a Culinary Arts Instructor and her extensive experience in the restaurant business make her a perfect fit for The Kitchen.

Holly worked diligently throughout the winter to be sure that Dan and Suzanne well understood the business. Add to that the long-time employees who remain on staff and you have a team of dedicated individuals who are focused on ensuring that customers continue to enjoy delectable foods for years to come.

Whether you’re looking for items to take home to impress your family and friends or need help with catering an upcoming party, The Kitchen can solve that need. Stop by The Kitchen on the ground floor at the Peggy

Crosby Center at 348 South Fifth Street, Highlands, any Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 P.M. to select items from the refrigerator case. Call ahead at (828) 526-2110 to arrange special orders or arrange your dinners and parties.

Unsure what you want to serve? Let Suzanne help you decide. She is a storehouse of ideas.

Visit thekitchenofhighlands.com to download their menu. You’ll refer to it often.

Check it out for yourself. You’ll love what you see.

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MORE THAN A SHELTER

BY DAVID STROUD

CASHIERS-HIGHLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

Even after 30 years and its remarkable array of programs, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society remains committed to one bedrock principle.

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or 30 years the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society has saved lives, provided compassionate care, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned, abused and neglected animals in our community.

But we are much, much more than just a nokill animal shelter and adoption agency.

Through our community outreach programs that make a positive difference in the lives of people as well as pets, we are a humane organization dedicated to making a society…humane.

Examples of our community outreach programs include humane education field trips for local schoolchildren to teach the importance of spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership and dog bite prevention; more than

15,000 pounds of free dog and cat food given each year through our pet pantry program to assist needy families and prevent them from surrendering their pet due to financial hardship; lifting the spirits and brightening the days of senior citizens in our community with our pet therapy program; low-cost spay/neuter for more than 500 animals each year and low-cost vaccination clinics in Cashiers and Highlands.

Yes, we save animals, give them the highest level of compassionate care, and find them loving, forever homes. But CHHS is much more than just an animal shelter. Many of us know the inspiring quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

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Gandhi knew all those years ago that kindness is not only what makes a society great. It is what makes a society…humane.

Established in 1987, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nokill animal shelter that receives no state or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization. CHHS is located on Highway 64 in Sapphire, two miles east of the Cashiers Crossroads and is open 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.

For more information, visit us online at www.CHhumanesociety.org or call CHHS at (828) 743-5752. Tax-deductible donations to support our lifesaving work can be mailed to: CHHS, P.O. Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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Sweet Pea at the Pavilion

Sue and Kaleb

A FAMILY FRIENDLY AFFAIR With a little bit of time to breathe, Carpe Diem Farms begins to plan its 25th anniversary celebration.

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e’ve made it through another busy summer season! With school back in session, it’s time to get the final plans in order for our 25th anniversary celebration, Sunday, October 8, from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Carpe Diem Farms. Local favorites The Johnny Webb Band will be performing on the Pavilion stage. You are encouraged to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy the afternoon with friends and family.

If you’ve never been to Carpe Diem, just take a short trip from town and you won’t

believe what you’ll see! Wear your hiking shoes and venture to the waterfall, walk the labyrinth, stroll on down to the stables to meet the horses and maybe see them strut their stuff! Everyone is invited.

Pictures say more than words…join us Sunday, October 8, to celebrate 25 years of experiential learning through horses at Carpe Diem Farms.

Carpe Diem Farms, Inc. a 501©3 educational foundation is located at 544 Western Rhodes Drive in Highlands. Contact us at (828) 526-2854 or visit carpediemfarms.org.

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Beverly Nix

Karen and Bill Magee

Jenny Peterson with Mercedes

Little Jayden, with his Big, Jarrett.

BY ELIZABETH SPAULDING BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

An ambitious new recruitment drive seeks to expand the number of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands and Cashiers’ successful pairings of children with compassionate adults.

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n August 23, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina launched its 100 Mentors in 100 Days Campaign.

Last year, BBBSWNC made 211 matches throughout the entire year, with the majority of matches being made during the fall recruitment period. Our goal is to make as many quality matches as we can in the next 100 days in Cashiers and Highlands to help our regional program reach the goal. In order to do this, we need your help!

We’re looking for mentors of all ages to join us in making this initiative successful.

You may be thinking to yourself that although you feel you have something to offer young people, you don’t have the time to take on this commitment, because it must be very time consuming. Between juggling other volunteer obligations and social

events, it’d be too difficult to make a difference in someone’s life because you don’t have the time.

Do you have a few hours a month to help affect the life of a young person? For our site based program, the mentor spends one hour per week, at a regular, prescheduled time with their Little during the school day.

This equates to four to five hours per month.

For community-based matches, the pairs meet outside of school to engage in fun activities, like hiking, painting, sporting events, horseback riding, etc. These matches get together two times per month and spend a few hours together each time. Averaging two to five hours per outing, that’s about four to 10 hours each month.

Regular and consistent time together over the course of the relationship provides

a strong bond, positive role modeling, and guidance for the Little. However, the matches aren’t one sided! Mentors report that although they take this on without expecting to gain anything on their side, they are pleasantly surprised that they get so much gratification being in the match. Each match agrees to spend a full year in their relationship. However, at the end of the year, most matches decide to stay in the program because the bond formed is strong and the momentum for positive changes the Little is making has taken hold and they want to continue on that path.

If you want to learn more about how you can start something big and make a difference in the life of a young person in Highlands or Cashiers, please contact Elizabeth Spaulding at cashiers@bbbswnc.org.

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THERE’S ABOUT THETHE PLATEAU THERE’SSOMETHING SOMETHING ABOUT

BY KAREN PATTERSON

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is all about preserving the Plateau’s natural heritage.

They’ve been doing it since 1909.

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eople visit the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for many reasons – golf, shopping, family reunions. But once here, they come to appreciate other things even more – mountain air wafting across meadows; clear water babbling over boulders; soft breezes rustling leaves; singing, calling, chirping birds; a strutting turkey, the glimpse of a bobcat. They take a hike, climb a mountain, raft a river, wade a creek. They wish they could stay forever.

Enjoying the serenity of the mountains costs nothing. But it does take a great deal of work and treasure to protect the tranquil landscapes we crave. While the Plateau is lucky enough to be embedded in a national forest, the government manages land for a diversity of reasons, and land use in the national forest can change, based on the government’s changing priorities. So it falls to citizens who cherish wild landscapes to protect private lands so as to enhance our lives now, and to ensure the same for our great-grandchildren and their children.

The most effective way for individuals to protect land is to join like-minded people at non-profit land conservation organizations, such as land trusts. Land trusts use a variety of methods to conserve and protect land.

They accept gifts of property, negotiate easement agreements, and raise funds to purchase and maintain their properties.

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust has been protecting land since 1909 when Highlanders bought the summit of Satulah to protect it for future generations. Thanks to those with foresight, today we are able to enjoy the natural treasures that made so many of us fall in love with these mountains.

On Saturday, September 30, come celebrate this special place during HCLT’s annual “Satulahbration!” Join us for a hike to the summit, followed by a Chili Cook-off at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. For more information about the celebration or how to become involved with HCLT and our mission, visit hicashlt.org or contact us at info.hitrust@earthlink.net or (828) 529-

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1111. Together we can protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and healthy habitats for all.

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SEED MADAGASCAR

BY JENNY KING

Amy Passauer

For Highlands runner Amy Passauer, a 50k race through the wilds of Madagascar comes with a deeper purpose.

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my Passauer of Highlands has her sights set on traveling to Madagascar this month. While it sounds like a great way to spend your vacation, she’s undertaking a challenge that most people wouldn’t even consider.

Amy and her sister Leah will be running a grueling and once-in-a-lifetime 50k race (31.0686 miles) from the beach to bush in support of SEED Madagascar, where Leah works as the English Program Coordinator.

This is not Amy’s first extreme running experience. She has done three other 50k races, but this is the first with her sister.

“We’re always up for a challenge,” she says. “Leah and I decided to combine forces and put our running shoes to good use.” She started training in July and has been running six days a week and doing yoga to recuperate. She recently joined a new running group, The Cashiers NC Hill Chasers, and has incorporated weekly spinning classes, as well.

Starting out from Sainte Luce on September 22, Amy and Leah will make their way over a tough course of sand, rocks, and un-

even road, before ending their impressive 50k feat at SEED Madagascar’s main office in Fort Dauphin. To make it all that distance they need donations.

SEED Madagascar is an award-winning sustainable development organization working in southeast Madagascar. The aim of SEED Madagascar (formerly Azafady UK) is to help the poorest communities in Madagascar empower themselves and develop in sustainable ways, increasing local access to health care and education.

A core priority is to conserve the delicate ecosystems of Madagascar through facilitating viable alternatives to deforestation. Their projects are at the frontline of global conservation and development work, with integrative and innovative projects which emphasize training, capacity building and education geared towards helping local people to help themselves. Projects are funded by prestigious donors such as the National Lottery, Comic Relief, The European Union, Prix Pictet, and DFID. One hundred percent of all donations will

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go directly to the work of SEED Madagascar and their diverse projects. To add your contributions, visit GoFundMe.com/lay-fandomba. Lay Fandomba means Run to Save in Malagasy.

For more info or to find out how to volunteer with SEED in Madagascar go to www.madagascar.co.uk.

Leah Passauer

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PURSE BINGO

BY JENNIFER WEBB

A dedicated community boosts the fortunes of students of T.C. Henderson School of Science & Technology.

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ust a week ago on August 3rd, Burlingame Country Club and surrounding business owners and residents came together once again to raise over $25,000 to benefit T. C. Henderson School of Science & Technology. For the third year, our Designer Purse Bingo event was a huge success enabling us to partner with the school as they transition into a school of science and technology. As a rural school with high poverty, it has been especially rewarding to see the children have these academic advantages that would not have been possible otherwise. This year’s donation will once again be used to support the STEM School Initiative.

A whole new world of experiential learning has been opened up to these children!

Students will continue to enjoy using many hands-on manipulatives and technology while exploring, discovering, and creating. As a result, improvement has been seen in student’s use of higher order critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills. The out-dated media center is now a hub of activity thanks to a new collection of STEM focused library books, STEM manipulative, robotics and coding (programming) opportunities. With this year’s donation, a spacious, new science lab will be created and equipped for classroom science experiments and after-school science club use.

It is with deep heartfelt appreciation and gratitude that we extend our sincere thanks to the community for your participation in this event. There is definitely a new air of excitement and energy at TC Henderson!!

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COMMUNITY GARDEN

BY JENNY KING

The Food Pantry of Highlands embraces the promise of vertical gardening to ensure fresh, vitamin-rich produce for its clients.

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he Highlands community is a generous one, always going the extra mile to see that everyone is taken care of.

One of the most recent additions is the Community Garden, benefitting the Food Pantry of Highlands.

Executive Director Marty Rosenfield was approached by Dr. Sue Aery with a unique idea of how to bring fresh produce to the pantry – Tower Gardens. Tower Gardens are vertical, free-standing towers that use aeroponic technology to grow a wide variety of produce.

While not familiar with the technology, Rosenfield said, “As you know, anything that can make an impact on my available food for distribution at the Pantry is worth

taking a serious look at.”

Thanks to the partnership of Highlands United Methodist Church, the International Friendship Center, private donations, and the dedication of Dr. Aery, the Highlands Community Garden has become a reality.

Dr. Aery explains that the magic of the tower garden is that it uses 90 percent less land and 90 percent less water than traditional gardens. Aeroponic means that the roots are suspended in the air part of the time and they are bathed in water part of the time. The tonic enriches the plants and the produce is plentiful in a very short time.

It is a volunteer effort and so far they have been able to donate over 70 pounds

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of lettuce in just six weeks from the towers located across from Dusty’s on Dillard Road. Folks are needed to maintain the towers, harvest, and deliver produce and Rosenfield would like to see additional community members volunteer to help with pantry operations.

If you are interested in joining the passionate network of volunteers contact Marty Rosenfield at (828) 526 -9828 or Andrea Smith at the International Friendship Center office in the Peggy Crosby Center at (828) 526 - 0890. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to IFC/Food Pantry. Those may be sent to The International Friendship Center, 348 South Fifth Street, Highlands NC 28741.

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Beverly Wichman and Carolyn Higgins

NEW FACES AT THE CHAMBER

BY JENNY KING

Two new faces at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce prepares for an even busier chamber in the future.

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s the town of Highlands continues to grow and evolve, so does its Chamber of Commerce. Carolyn Higgins and Beverly Wichman have joined the staff and bring with them the experience needed to continue this forward-thinking growth.

Executive Director Bob Kieltyka explained the need for the new staffers by explaining that strategic planning identified two areas of growing importance – Marketing and Events Programming. The need for greater expertise in these two areas led to both Beverly Wichman (Events and Visitor Center Coordinator) and Carolyn Higgins (Director of Marketing and Communications) being hired.

Carolyn, who arrived in July from Charlotte, has a background in marketing and is passionate about Highlands. She has her sights set on increasing visibility, enhancing

customer experience and expanding community membership and collaboration.

“These are exciting times and I’m ready to meet with all existing and future members,” she says.

According to Kieltyka, the search committee was immediately impressed with her professionalism, extensive experience, breadth of knowledge, community service background, and sense of adventure.

“She clearly demonstrates the qualities necessary to fulfill the requirements of this new marketing position,” he says.

Beverly Wichman has been working behind the scenes at the chamber for years writing their monthly newsletter.

“I’ve enjoyed working with the Chamber Board and members and look forward to my new position as Event and Volunteer Coordinator,” Wichman says.

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She has extensive experience in planning and organizing events from small seminars to large festivals and most recently worked with the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) on their Groovin’ on the Green concerts and the annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.

Wichman is an active area volunteer, working with the Highlands Performing Arts Center and the Bel Canto Committee, and she is on the board of the Hudson Library.

“Her effervescent smile will greet and introduce visitors to Highlands, while her cando attitude will help make all of the Chamber’s events memorable,” Kieltyka says.

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is located at 108 Main Street and may be reached at (828) 5262112.

You can also visit HighlandsChamber.org.

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IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING

BY JENNY KING

Chris Duffy brings his voice and community spirit to local airwaves as the morning show host and operations manager at WHLC FM 104.5.

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hris Duffy, the new morning show host and operations manager for WHLC FM 104.5, jumped into his new job almost sight-unseen.

Duffy, who moved to Highlands from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in July, took full advantage of the internet to learn more about his new home. He read everything he could about Highlands and even took a walkthrough thanks to Google Street View. However, his first real-time look at the area came as he arrived with his U-Haul to take over from former host Steve Day. His degree is in Criminology and Criminal Justice and prior to getting into radio, he was a web designer and developer.

What led him into such a monumental career change nine years ago? Duffy says the retirement of one of his radio idols, Don

Chris Duffy

Geronimo, impacted him greatly. He wanted to affect listeners in similar ways, so he studied radio at Algonquin College in Ottawa. He had some previous radio experience during his years at Georgia Tech, so it wasn’t a completely unknown field. Duffy then went on to work in Alt-Rock, All News, Classic Hits, and Soft Rock formats, and returned to teach at Algonquin in the Radio Broadcasting program.

When approached by WHLC owners Chuck and Wanda Cooper, he did his due diligence, but a big part of what sealed the deal was the fact that the station is familyowned, a rarity in the industry these days.

He appreciates how involved the Coopers are and finds it refreshing in this age of Corporate Radio.

Having lived in the frigid north for 22 years,

he’s not at all daunted by mountain winters and will not miss the minus-40 degree temperatures of Canada. When looking to relocate to the States, one of the first requirements was to be south of the Mason-Dixon line, but nothing prepared him for the beauty of this area.

Chris is happy to report he’s been welcomed into the community with open arms and is currently enjoying his time learning more about the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. As the father of twin sons, he looks forward to introducing them to the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Listen to Duffy Monday through Saturday from 6:0 0 A.M. until 10:0 0 A.M. at FM 104.5 And the next time you see him in town (he’s 6’9” tall, so he’s hard to miss) give him a wave.

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MCCULLEY’S EXPANDS TO CASHIERS

BY MARY JANE MCCALL

McCulley’s is now offering its sumptuous fashions and deeply personalized service to Cashiers residents with the opening of its new location at 24 B Canoe Point. For more information, call (828) 743-5575.

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cCulley’s, a Highlands tradition for over 35 years, and the south’s premier stop for all things cashmere and more, now has a picturesque location in Cashiers at 24 B Canoe Point next to Rustics and Vivianne Metzger Antiques. You’ll find the largest selection of Scottish cashmere in the United States and exclusive designer fashions.

Owner Mary Bynum and her friendly and knowledgeable staff look forward to seeing their loyal customers who’ve counted on them for years as their “go to” cashmere source, as well as meeting new friends who are looking for the best quality clothing at fair prices. This rustically elegant boutique is a delight for the senses. Naturally, the first thing you’ll notice is the luxurious 100 percent Scottish cashmere, offered in a mind-boggling array of colors and styles – sweaters, scarves, wraps, vests, socks and more.

McCulley’s also features one of the largest selections of Belford Cottons as well as their finely-crafted merino wool, silks and pima cotton items. Whether you’re looking for solids, prints, pastels, jewel tones, or timeless neutrals, you’ll find your favorite shape, style and color here.

Ladies will also find finely tailored classics and casually chic items for updating those wardrobes. Shop with us and you’ll never again open your closet and bemoan the fact that you have nothing to wear. We also offer an extensive line of accessories, including jewelry and handbags so you can achieve your best look from head to toe.

Men will want to explore McCulley’s extensive line of men’s cashmere, available in every style, color and pattern imaginable. They’ll also discover men’s dress and casual shirts, slacks shorts and sport coats and timeless casual outerwear coats, as well as a large selection of silk ties, pocket squares and socks.

McCulley’s friendly and professional staff will make your shopping experience one to remember. Stop in the Cashiers location or call (828) 743-5575. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. “We’ll be on the lookout for you,” says Mary.

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BETH TOWNSEND Owner / Broker

LIZ HARRIS Owner / Broker

COLEEN GOTTLOEB Broker-In-Charge

MICHAEL BENITEZ Broker / Developer

MERRY SOELLNER Broker Associate

RACHEL BORREGARD Broker Associate

STEVE HODGE President

SANDY & JOHN BARROW Sales & Listing Team / Broker Associates

PAT GLEESON Broker Associate

ANN McKEE AUSTIN Owner / Broker

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Y E L L O W M O U N TA I N PRESERVE A true legacy estate property of over 150 rolling acres & magnificent views YellowMountainPreserve.com

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Y E L L O W M O U N TA I N The area’s finest estate opportunity minutes from both Mountaintop Golf and Old Edwards Clubs, and Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina. Yellow Mountain Preserve boasts the highest elevation on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau at 5,100 ft and is a true legacy property. The 150-acre property has roads and utilities in place for a low density estate development or can be enjoyed as a family estate. Elevation reaches 5,127 feet at its highest point, offering unique high-elevation vegetation and the finest, grandest views in the area. The estate adjoins 12,000 acres of the Nantahala National Forest offering unlimited trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse-back riding. A 26-acre gentleman’s farm site sits at 4,600 feet and provides a peaceful 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. At the summit, the Yellow Mountain fire tower rests near the boundary of the National Forest. The stunning panoramic views from there include Cashiers Valley, Whiteside Mountain, Lake Glenville, and Sapphire Valley. All the views and natural surroundings combined with electronic access through a stoned entry, a paved road, high speed internet access and full cell phone coverage makes Yellow Mountain Preserve an exceptional and unique piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains. M L S# 8 5 3 2 2 / $ 6,9 5 0,0 0 0

LIZ HARRIS C: 828.342.3194 liz@cashiers.com

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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 boasting expansive views of Whiteside and Chimney Top Mountains. 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, on the main level, is large and luxurious with a spacious bright bathroom and separate walk-in closets. Additional spaces include four private guest suites, office with a view, large family room complete with kitchenette and 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!

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4 BEDROOMS / 4.5 BATHS This beautiful home is nestled on 2.76 acres and sits on the shore of Silver Springs Lake, offering exceptional views of the lake and mountains. Designed by Mountainworks and built by Harris Custom Builders, this home exhibits exceptional attention to modern detail and quality.

Each room 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 master bedroom on the main level offers its own “secret” sitting room in the loft area above. The exterior of this home offers beautiful low maintenance landscaping, flat lawn area, and a fire-pit. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and a gentle lakefront trail that wraps around the entire lake. The perfect blend of chic relaxed style and mountain beauty! M L S# 8 414 9 / $ 2 ,475,0 0 0

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BIG BUCK MANOR 5 BEDRO O M S / 5 FU LL B AT H S / 3 H A LF B ATH S

This magnificent manor in Highlands, NC offers 35+ acres of privacy, surrounded

by National Forest. Warmth radiates from the rich Brazilian paneling and radiant chandeliers. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace and windows in the great room. A large kitchen with eat-in breakfast/sitting area is fit for a chef and his gourmet creations; the dining room offers a glamorous venue for family and friends. The master suite and bath offer luxurious spaces, soaring ceilings and an impressive stone fireplace. Four guest suites on the upper and lower levels as well as media and family gathering rooms. A lovely three bedroom guest home is located just a short distance from the main house. From its hillside setting above the rushing Buck Creek, this home looks out over beautiful mountain and National Forest views. Immense privacy and all the wonders of the mountains await you here.

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M O U N TA I N T O P G O L F C L U B 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. Two-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.

M L S# 8 2 2 4 5

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CROSS CREEK PRESERVE 6 BEDRO O M S / 6 . 5 B AT HS Located just 5 minutes

from Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club in the beautiful gated Cross Creek Community is this 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 and family gatherings with wonderful mountain views and gorgeous landscaping! M L S# 814 0 5 / $ 2 ,5 9 5,0 0 0

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C H AT T O O G A C L U B 3 B E D R O O M S / 3 . 5 B AT H S A beautiful refined mountain home located just 5 minutes from the center of Cashiers and 20 minutes from Highlands. Exceptional mountain views, 3.47 private acres and extensive low maintenance perennial gardens create your own private paradise. The home, built in 2000, features bright and airy rooms with clean classic finishes throughout. 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.

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB 4 B E D R O O M S / 4 . 5 B AT H S 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 the 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.

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C H AT T O O G A C L U B 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, with 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 perfect area to enjoy the mountains’ cool summer temperatures and the sounds of Fowler Creek spilling over the dam in the lake below.

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CASHIERS IN-TOWN Exceptional commercial investment opportunity located in-town Cashiers, NC. Property includes two large storage unit buildings, and additional large building suitable for multi-unit office/retail/service business. Great cash flow and ROI. MLS# 85629 / $1,995,000

WHITESIDE FOREST Handsome mountain home located close to Cashiers and Highlands in the lovely Whiteside Cove area. It sits on 2.95 private acres and adjoins national forest. A large window wall in the great room frames a natural waterfall that flows into Fowler Creek. Master on main and two guest suites upstairs, each with its own private balcony. Also upstairs is a large loft area and two bonus rooms. The private deck and spacious screened porch with fireplace are perfect for relaxing. MLS # 85768 / $1,295,000

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H O L LY B E R R Y E S T A T E S This lovely spacious 3BR/3.5BA home is situated on almost 10 gentle acres of flat usable land with beautiful views. Main level includes large kitchen and dining area, living room with wood burning fireplace and window wall looking at the view.

Master suite on main level features sitting room/den with fireplace, large sunny bathroom with glass surround shower and soaking tub, and spacious walk-in closet. Two generous guest suites, a loft area, and bonus/family room over garage.

Covered deck spans the length of the home. M L S # 8 5 2 0 5 / $ 8 3 5 , 0 0 0

NEW CONSTRUCTION

WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB New four bedroom home to be built on Chimney Top Trail in Wade Hampton Golf Club community. Travis Mileti (Mountainworks) design with exceptional curb appeal. Home will include front porch, screened patio, and covered parking. Interior finishes include stained white oak flooring on main level, carpeted bedrooms, custom cabinetry, KitchenAid Professional appliances, and wood burning stone fireplace in the living room. Upgrades available.

Flat lot and convenient location that is walking distance to Wade Hampton clubhouse and golf course. M L S # 8 5 2 3 5 / $ 1 , 1 2 5 , 0 0 0

4 BEDROOMS / 4.5 BATHS

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Perfect size, low maintenance, one-level living allows you to enjoy this mountain retreat while taking in area amenities. This home features a great room with vaulted ceilings, oak flooring and stone fireplace. Open kitchen with breakfast bar and screened porch that leads to open deck for relaxing and enjoying the cool summer breezes. Split bedroom plan. Paved driveway with plenty of parking space. M L S # 81 1 1 7 / $ 5 9 5 , 0 0 0

WHITESIDE FOREST This contemporary home is located conveniently between Highlands and Cashiers, NC in the peaceful Whiteside Cove area. It offers 5+ acres of privacy and exceptional views of Whiteside Mountain. The home features 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, large windows throughout the entire great room, dining, and kitchen, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood on the walls throughout the home, and plenty of contemporary charm.

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HIGH MEADOWS Adorable cottage located in exceptional gated community just 7 minutes from Cashiers.

Three bedrooms with master on main level, vaulted great room with large window wall looking over a large meadow/lawn. Two spacious guest suites upstairs. Covered screened porch with fireplace. High Meadows neighborhood offers a lovely, private setting and some great amenities including pavilion with kitchen and fireplace, walking trails, pastures with white fencing, and community garden. M L S # 8 6 5 1 7 / $ 5 5 0 ,0 0 0

H O L LY H I L L S Charming cottage in Cashiers NC, just a short drive or stroll from dining, shopping and events in downtown Cashiers. 3.35 acres of privacy and a fantastic view of Whiteside Mountain! Main level includes 3BR/3BA, spacious living room, dining room and kitchen, vaulted ceiling, stone floor to ceiling fireplace, and a large covered deck. The upper level offers bonus space for a den or office and the lower level offers a two-car garage and workshop. M L S # 85631 / $ 5 2 5 , 0 0 0

LIZ HARRIS C: 828.342.3194 liz@cashiers.com

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ARROWHEAD Beautiful cottage located less than five minutes from the center of Cashiers in the popular gated community, Arrowhead. Its efficient design offers a spacious master suite on main level, vaulted great room with floor to ceiling dry stacked stone fireplace, and cozy dining area adjoining the great room. An additional full bath on the main level allows for guests. The second suite located upstairs is spacious and charming. Furnished and priced to sell! M L S # 85544 / $ 4 9 5 , 0 0 0

CEDAR CREEK WOODS This cute cottage in Cedar Creek Racquet Club community is just a short walk to the lake and clubhouse with great short range mountain views and frontage on the Horsepasture river. The master bedroom is located on the main level, with a guest bedroom and loft area upstairs. Spacious great room with cathedral beamed ceiling, fireplace, and wood floors and an open kitchen with dining area. Enjoy the views from the covered porches on the front and rear of the home. M L S # 8 6 5 1 5 / $ 4 9 5 , 0 0 0

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CASHIERS IN-TOWN Charming 3BR/2.5BA cottage conveniently located in-town Cashiers on Hwy 107 South. Living room with fireplace, open to dining room and kitchen nearby. Screened porch overlooking flat land with yard and beautiful perennial gardens. Walk to everything in town, including High Hampton via back roads and pathways. Completely remodeled in 2015. One level living. Close to Wade Hampton Golf Club.

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HIGH MEADOWS Exceptional 4-acre lot with outstanding mountain views. Gentle building site with driveway roughed in. High Meadows is a lovely gated community close to the center of Cashiers. Amenities include community pavilion with kitchen (pictured above), large meadows, and hiking trails. House plans by Sam Edgens available.

One of the best view lots in Mountaintop! Beautiful, large, level building site convenient to the entrance of Phase II on 1.3 acres.

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HIGH HAMPTON Well-built 4BR/4.5BA home sitting on a level, 1.68 acres hugged by trees and nature. Heart of pine flooring, coffered and beamed ceilings, stone fireplace, large chef’s kitchen, main level master suite, screened porch, 2-car garage and dumb waiter. M L S # 8 6 4 9 2 / $ 92 5 ,0 0 0

PINNACLE RIDGE Charming 4BR/4.5BA home in a private, gated community with over 2 acres!

Soaring cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace in the living room. Spacious kitchen, covered deck, screened porch with fireplace, and recently finished basement with wet bar, bedroom, and bunkroom. M L S # 85508 / $ 8 7 5 , 0 0 0

CULLOWHEE FOREST Enjoy the sights and sounds from wraparound covered decks of this 3BR/3BA Tuckaseegee riverfront log home. Warm wood interiors featuring master and guest suites on the main level. Upstairs loft and additional bed/bath. M L S # 8 4 8 0 1 / $ 7 8 5 , 0 00

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FOREST RIDGE Architect’s home with panoramic mountain views of Yellow, Whiteside, and more. Many windows to enjoy views and natural light. Large kitchen with adjacent dining and access to screened porch. Lower level family room, bonus room/bath and game room. M L S # 83201 / $ 7 3 9 , 5 0 0

HIGH HAMPTON Classic High Hampton family home located in a quiet, private setting exhibits loads of character and charm, all on one level! With a total of 6BRs, you can invite the whole clan! Enjoy stunning Chimney Top Mountain views from ample deck space, both open & covered. M L S # 8 6 5 2 4 / $ 7 5 0 ,0 0 0

C E D A R R I D G E E S TAT E S Well maintained 3BR/3.5BA home with two covered decks to enjoy the views of Big Sheepcliff! Family sized kitchen, master suite, formal dining, and screened porch on the main level. Family room with kitchenette, stone fireplace and office/library. M L S # 84314 / $ 6 0 0 , 0 0 0

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CEDAR CREEK WOODS Classic split-level 3BR/3BA home boasts views of the clubhouse, Lupton Lake and rock face mountain from ample deck space! Stone masonry fireplace and cathedral ceilings. Spacious master suite, workshop, art studio, and terraced gardens. M L S# 8 5 8 9 8 / $ 5 6 9,0 0 0

SAPPHIRE HIGH Truly a lush paradise! Private setting with great mountain vistas, stream and waterfall. 3BR/3.5BA, stone wood-burning fireplace, wood cathedral ceilings, oak flooring, private balconies, deck spaces. Granite counters, black appliances in kitchen. M L S # 8 5 3 5 3 / $ 4 49 ,0 0 0

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Perfect mountain home! 3BR (plus bonus room), 4BA on 1.52 acres.

Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, stone fireplaces in living and family rooms. Two levels of covered deck space, oversized garage with workshop.

Tucked away in a lush setting is charming Willow Cottage. 3BR/2BA, nicely updated and sits on 1.14 acres of child-and-pet-friendly land that is convenient to town. Large, screened Carolina Room, complete with fireplace.

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H O L LY F O R E S T Well-built 2BR/2.5BA cottage enjoys end of cul-de-sac privacy on almost an acre! Wrap around deck and screened porch. Vaulted wood ceilings, ceiling fans, many windows, upstairs loft and office. Single carport and basement storage. M L S # 8 5 7 2 4 / $ 2 2 5 , 0 0 0

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WHITESIDE FOREST

SUMMERFIELD LANE

This 2BR/1.5BA family home, located amidst hardwoods with Fowler Creek rushing by and ENORMOUS boulders is comprised of many great living spaces. Lots of nice, wide deck space for viewing the great outdoors! MLS # 84597 / $230,000

Magical “tree house” 2BR/2BA cabin with wraparound decks and bright interior spaces. Wood floors, ceilings and walls throughout, all topped off with a metal roof. Almost a full acre to play on! Very convenient to town and events. M L S # 8 4 8 0 2 / $ 2 2 4 , 50 0

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Great value on a delightful 2BR (with bonus room)/3BA mountain cabin, ready to be made your own! Peaceful and quiet with nice outdoor spaces and an open concept plan inside. Enjoy Hogback Mountain views from the spacious deck. M L S # 85002 / $189 , 0 0 0

Peace, quiet and privacy, all on one level! Delightful 2BR/1BA cabin in the woods has had new central heat/air installed within the past year.

Covered & open decks, wood burning fireplace, large pantry, fenced dog run, and more. Terrific value! M L S # 8 6 3 07 / $ 1 1 9 ,0 0 0

— G R E AT, G E N T L E B U I L D I N G S I T E S — MLS# 76170

/ $150,000 Unique opportunity to own a very gentle-laying lot in prestigious Lake Toxaway Estates. At nearly 1.5 acres, you’ll enjoy plenty of space for building your mountain dream home, beautifying the landscape, or just enjoying the cool mountain air!

MLS# 85740 / $99,900 Gorgeous sunsets and 180 degree views will be seen from the home that is built on this 3.05 acre site in the distinguished, gated community of Bald Rock in Sapphire Valley. The site offers privacy, and is also close to the gate for convenience.

MLS# 86051 / $149,000 Rare opportunity to own a very gentle, in-town building site with views! 3.98 acres in the casual community of Pine Forest boasts a 4BR septic installed on property, stream and spring.

So convenient to shopping, restaurants, and either Cashiers or Sapphire!

MLS# 85068 / $19,999 1.05 acres in Whisper Lake absolutely priced to sell! Gently rolling lot affords your choice of building site and backs up to the Lupton property for privacy and quiet for the foreseeable future. Enjoy lake and resort activities of all kinds!

NEW! MLS# 86653 / $110,000 Gorgeous mountain vistas

MLS# 85069, 85070

and cool breezes in a park-like setting of 3 acres! Absolutely stunning property to build your mountain dream home in the gated neighborhood of Spring Meadow, conveniently located to the lake, shopping, and restaurants.

MERRY SOELLNER C: 828.399.1580 merry@cashiers.com

/ $9,999 each Two side-byside building lots in Whisper Lake, with opportunity to combine for a private building site of almost 1.5 acres. Can be sold separately as well. Close to town and all the amenities!

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WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB The arrival at this magnificent 5BR home is up a gentle, long private driveway with mature gardens, and a water feature graces the home’s entry. A slate foyer opens to the living room with stunning unobstructed mountain views. Standout chef’s kitchen with two dishwashers, two sinks, butler’s pantry with second refrigerator/ freezer, and a steam sink. The kitchen, dining room and large Carolina room with outdoor kitchen and fireplace create an amazing entertaining “triangle” with excellent flow and outstanding views. M L S # 85924 / $ 3 , 6 0 0 , 0 0 0

ANGELS’ SHARE: CEDAR HILL This stunning 5BR/5.5BA estate home is nestled in a lovely garden environment.

Covered stone archway entry, living room with stone fireplace and long mountain views of Cow Rock and Laurel Knob, a large kitchen with wet bar, and keeping room with fireplace nearby. A wonderful covered porch with wood burning fireplace is just steps away from the amazing gardens consisting of terraces, sculptures, water feature, plantings, fire pit, and rustic view pavillion. Home is offered beautifully furnished with a few exceptions. M L S# 8 6 3 4 5 / $ 3,3 5 0,0 0 0

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PINCHOT “Rustic-elegant” home with generously sized major rooms oriented to take best advantage of the stunning views. Large master suite with luxurious bath and guest bedroom on main. Soaring ceilings in great room punctuated with antique log timbers, stone fireplace, and custom wrought iron chandelier. Cozy movie room & kitchenette, gently sloping yard, circular drive, 3-car garage. MLS# 85399 / $2,995,000

C H AT T O O G A C L U B

A winding driveway leads to this gracious southern home with metal roof, poplar bark and stone detailing. Beautiful pine flooring and generously sized rooms with lots of natural light. Two stone fireplaces inside, a third on the covered porch which overlooks the lake and private pavilion below. A family suite is on the upper level.

Art/hobby workroom is downstairs near the family/den and fourth bedroom — all lower level rooms have doorways to outside for easy access to the yard.

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› #1 REALTOR IN CASHIERS area, 2015 & 2016 based on HCBOR MLS

› Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture › Wade Hampton Golf Club Development Team (1985–1993)

› Co-Founder McKee Properties

BETH TOWNSEND Vice President beth@cashiers.com 828.421.6193

› Real Estate professional since 1993 › Cashiers area summer resident since 1970, full time since 1981

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WADE HAMP TON Lovely 4BR/5BA home featuring vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, and large windows in living room. Dining area with bar and 2 wine coolers, spacious screened porch, and lower level deck. New kitchen appliances and renovated bathrooms. M L S# 8 6 3 4 4 / $1,19 5,0 0 0

C H AT T O O G A C L U B This beautifully furnished 3BR/3BA cottage welcomes you home the minute you walk in the door! Enjoy views of Chimney Top Mountain from the covered porch with a handsome stone fireplace. Property has lovely gardens and plantings! M L S# 8 4 8 4 5 / $ 975,0 0 0

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HIGHLANDS CC Totally updated 3BR/3BA home provides an open floor plan with a fabulous living room, dining, and handsome kitchen with separate bar area. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and covered porch overlooking forest & fauna. M L S# 8 5 412 / $ 9 6 5,0 0 0

C O N T I N E N TA L C L I F F S Custom log 3BR/2.5BA home with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, and a stone fireplace in the great room with adjoining dining and kitchen. Large screened porch and deck, with covered walkway to the 2-car garage. M L S# 8 4115 / $ 75 9,0 0 0

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NEW LISTING

LAUREL CREEK

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Charming 3BR/3.5BA country home situated on 7 acres, close to town.

Sit on the back screened porch with a large fireplace and relax to the sound of the bold Laurel Creek’s cascading waterfalls. Well appointed with lots of upgrades throughout. M L S # 86592 / $ 8 5 0 , 0 0 0

STILLMONT

Sunny four bedroom, 4 bathroom home features beautiful wood walls in the great room with stone fireplace and view of golf course and mountains. 3 bedrooms are located on the main floor! Cozy kitchen with eating area and built-ins. M L S# 8 3 4 5 6 / $ 6 9 5,0 0 0

HIGHLANDS COVE

Charming, unique 3BR/3.5BA cottage nestled in secluded, park-like 5+ acre retreat with pond, just minutes from the Crossroads and adjacent to Mountaintop. Gourmet kitchen, wood floors, porches, decks, hot tub, sauna, guest house, BBQ shack & more! M L S# 8 6 4 07 / $ 6 8 5,0 0 0

Charming 3BR/3BA unit with high ceilings, fresh paint, and new stainless kitchen appliances. Stacked stone fireplace with gas starter.

Master suite with walk-in closet, large shower and tub. Screened porch and covered deck. M L S# 8 5 5 81 / $ 5 0 5,0 0 0 FURNISHED

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Spacious two-story 3BR / 3.5BA home just a golf cart ride away from amenities. Wraparound decks overlooking 14th fairway. Lovely great room with cathedral ceilings. Nearly new golf cart and storage included.

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Beautiful and well-maintained 2BR/2BA home in Sapphire Valley includes adjacent lot. Additional sleeping loft and kitchenette. Gorgeous year-round golf and mountain views. Amenities available through Sapphire Valley Master Association. M L S # 8 4 5 6 0 / $ 319 ,0 0 0

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB BECOME PART OF A CASHIERS MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY WHERE FAMILY AND LAND COME TOGETHER IN PERFECT HARMONY.

The Re trea t Would you like to make the most of your time on the Plateau, living within walking distance of every amenity at the Chattooga Club, without the worry of maintenance?

Whether you want a getaway for yourself, or would like extra space for family and friends, The Retreat was designed with these needs in mind. For more information, contact Linda Pridgen at 828 507 3206 or 828 743 3640.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 Bear Rock is a beautiful custom five bedroom, five and a half bath estate in the exclusive gated community of The Chattooga Club. 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.

THE CHATTOOGA CLUB | $1,375,000 Indian Territory is a charming poplar bark-sided cottage in the exclusive gated community of The Chattooga Club. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a very private street, this well-maintained home exudes elegant yet relaxed Southern style. Perfect for quick getaways or hosting family and friends, the comfortable floor plan features two bedrooms, two full baths and a powder room on the main floor, with a third bedroom and full bath upstairs. A wonderful covered living porch and three wood-burning fireplaces add to the welcoming feel.

Homeowners have access to Lake Chattooga, which is restocked with trout annually, as well as a quiet picnic area known as Mac’s View.

Boasting breathtaking views of three states, it is the perfect spot to watch a colorful sunset against the dramatic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Club membership is by invitation only. MLS# 86416.

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THE CHATTOOGA CLUB | $1,200,000 Silk Purse 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.

THE CHATTOOGA CLUB | $850,000 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 screenedin 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.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 Sitting at a 3,300 feet of elevation, this elegant and spacious four-bedroom family home enjoys cool breezes and beautiful views of Sapphire Valley and Chimneytop and Rock Mountains. Offering an impressive entry, the great room features rich wood floors, a tongue and groove vaulted ceiling, custom built-ins, lots of premium glass for enjoying the scenic vistas and natural light, and a stacked stone fireplace for chilly evenings. Preparing meals is a pleasure in the gourmet kitchen; both the kitchen and the dining room also enjoy direct mountain views. The large rear deck and screened porch with its own fireplace are perfect for dining al fresco or enjoying drinks with friends while admiring a colorful sunset as it falls slowly below the ridgeline. The luxurious master suite is on the main floor, along with a guest bedroom and bath. The lower level has a terrific family room with another fireplace and a wet bar, as well as two more guest bedrooms and baths, plus bonus room with full bath and access to a long covered deck. Membership to CCSV is by invitation only. MLS# 86493.

SAPPHIRE VALLEY $1,250,000

Perched at 3,400 feet overlooking the lush golf course of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this lovely estate offers exceptional long range panoramic views of Bald Rock, Big Sheepcliff and Cow Rock Mountains from almost every room. The circular driveway is gated and fully landscaped for privacy. Professionally decorated in an elegant Southern traditional style, the entire home has been recently updated with fine finishes, fixtures and window treatments. Most living areas are located on the main level, including the master suite with his and hers baths. The open kitchen flows into a comfortable den and coveted four-season porch with a cozy fireplace and operable clear panels for colder weather. The second porch and open deck are ideal for hosting small or large gatherings. Two guest suites are located on the lower level, along with a spacious family room featuring a beautiful custom bar, pool table, and television viewing area.

Golf Club Estates is a gated community just a short drive from the shopping, dining, golf, hiking and other activities of Cashiers and Sapphire.

MLS# 85630.

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SAPPHIRE VALLEY | $1,295,000

BURT FARM | PRICE UPON INQUIRY 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 Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Leave the world behind in this idyllic setting of rolling meadows filled with wildflowers, bubbling creeks, flowing streams, sparkling ponds and an abundance of native shrubs and mature trees. The nearly level drive meanders to the stately 1880s main residence with its generous indoor and outdoor living spaces. 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.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999

PRIVATE ESTATE | $6,995,000 Perhaps the most remarkable home and water features in the area, this 6,000+ square foot home straddles Knob Creek and a large swimming hole. The property’s many acres on either side of the creek provide complete privacy with walking and four-wheeling trails throughout. There are two ponds with a fishing dock. The property is gentle with elevations from 3620-3950 feet. The property is convenient to both Cashiers and Highlands. The long driveway into the home is flat and meanders through meadows and under brushed forests. The entry gate is remotely controlled and features large stone columns and fencing. Entering this property feels like entering a huge private estate or National Park. Deer and turkey frequent the fields and even an elk has been seen there recently. Most of the property is in a conservation easement with the main house and 10 cabin sites as out parcels.

There are fireplaces in the living room, in the guest suite, and on the all season porch. MLS# 84897.

LAKE GLENVILLE | $1,100,000 This beautiful lake home is mountain lodge elegance at its very finest, and comes with everything for you to start enjoying the good life right away.

Located inside the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill community, this property sits at a cool 3,800' 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. 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. Adjacent lot is also available to have as a buffer, or to build a guest house to this property. Summer Hill property owners have deeded lake access to Lake Glenville and can park their boat at the community dock. In addition to the lake access, Summer Hill has paved roads throughout, two outdoor pavilions and tennis courts for its owners to enjoy. This is one of the nicest homes on Lake Glenville and is in a great community.

MLS# 86274.

LAKE GLENVILLE | $1,395,000 Sitting on the shore of beautiful Lake Glenville, this immaculate custom home boasts a very comfortable three-story floor plan. The master suite sits on the main level and features a lovely four-season sun room overlooking the water. The nearby media room is a prime spot for watching the game, while custom built-ins at one end make a great office. Two inviting guest bedrooms are located upstairs. Downstairs is a fourth bedroom and a family room with wine cellar and doors leading to the patio and fenced backyard. Filled with mature hardwoods, the gently sloped lot provides easy access to the lake and large dock, as well as convenient driveway entry and parking. A pretty gazebo sits near the water, perfect for relaxing in the crisp, clean air and lush natural surroundings. A two-car garage and separate ATV garage afford room for all the toys. For peace of mind during inclement weather, the backup generator has an automatic transfer switch, which runs all major systems. MLS# 85089.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 Large mountain contemporary atop Bright Mountain. This 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home features a dramatic view of Lake Glenville and many mountain ranges all the way to the Great Smokies. Home faces northwest, providing beautiful sunset views from this elevation at over 4,000 ft. Home also features a wall of windows 2 stories high in the great room facing the view. To either side of the great room are 2 large screened porches, one with a stone fireplace. Custom woodwork inside with hardwood floors and abundant cabinets and closets. One of the porches is off the kitchen and also has a large stone patio off the kitchen, perfect for meals and socials. Located in the gated community of Leawood with paved roads. Convenient to Cashiers and an easy drive to Highlands, this is a central location for dining and shopping. MLS# 85887.

LAKE GLENVILLE | $2,495,000 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# 85939.

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LAKE GLENVILLE | $1,195,000

SUMMER HILL | $1,200,000 Bring your suitcase and toothbrush - this large rustic mountain lodge on Lake Glenville is ready for its new owners to start enjoying. No detail was spared in creating this sprawling masterpiece, that features amazing woodwork throughout - including a spiral log staircase. Perfect for a large family, or being able to sleep several guests. Plentiful outdoor deck space to take in the majestic mountain and lake view - complete with an outdoor fireplace. A short golf cart ride to the lake. MLS# 83508.

TATER KNOB | $995,000 Representing lakefront living at its finest, this completely remodeled home on the east side of Lake Glenville offers spectacular views of the lake and mountains from almost all rooms. Fresh style and on-trend design elements result in a sophisticated yet wonderfully relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. An integrated smart home system controls lighting, temperature, music and security from anywhere in the world. The great room is the focal point for gathering, with a wood-burning stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings and rich hardwoods. The gorgeous chef’s kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, an oversized island with seating, stone countertops and a beautiful glass tile backsplash. A short, nearly level walk leads down to the lake from the lower level of the house. The dock is in excellent condition and sits in an area of deep water. MLS# 85481.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptional lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fits the bill. Sitting on almost two acres, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatic view looking down Lake Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several fireplaces. Multiple living areas and a great floor plan make entertaining a pleasure. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152.

LAKE GLENVILLE | $6,500,000 This exquisite private estate is nestled on 20 magnificent acres of giant poplars and beautifully manicured meadows, with over 1,700 feet of shoreline on beautiful Lake Glenville. Reminiscent of a graceful Southern plantation, the residence at the heart of the property is truly a timeless classic. A Victorian home constructed in the Queen Anne style of the late 1800s, it has all the hallmarks of a true legacy property. Don’t let appearances fool you — tucked just within the spindles, gables, ornamental details and graceful porches of this home lie all the modern luxury conveniences that you and your family crave. It comes complete with a lovely outdoor terrace and picture-perfect gazebo for entertaining, roomy guesthouse for visiting friends and family, boathouse, caretaker’s house and two barns. MLS# 85553.

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LAKE GLENVILLE | $1,375,000

GLENVILLE | $1,485,000 Lane’s End Farm is a magical 20-acre oasis with sprawling pastures, meandering wide creeks and countless trails to explore. A pretty tree-lined driveway leads the way to a breathtaking pastoral setting, with mountain views 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 cozy guest cottage has its own front porch and a nice living area with a wood stove, full kitchen, two bedrooms and a guest bath. In the lower field, a covered pavilion sits next to a bold creek - the perfect place to relax and enjoy a good book or a glass of wine. MLS# 84469.

CEDAR HILL | $1,679,000 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.

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CEDAR HILL | $1,595,000 Nestled in a shady grove of trees in The Summit of gated Cedar Hill, this elegant custom-built mountain estate bids welcome to all who enter. Both formal and casual entertaining are a pleasure with the gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, and wet bar flowing easily to the great room with its striking stone fireplace, soaring ceiling with exposed beams and gorgeous wide plank oak floors. Step out onto the sublime covered living porch with its own fireplace — the perfect spot for savoring a glass of wine or dining al fresco in the fresh mountain air. The spacious master suite with its luxurious bath is located on the main floor along with the study. Downstairs, guests can relax by the hearth in the family room before retiring to one of three beautiful guestrooms with en-suite baths. Additional sleeping quarters and generous storage can be found on the upper level. Two stories of decks make this home a great place for a party under the stars or just enjoying the magnificent views of Bald Rock and beyond. MLS# 86369.

CEDAR HILL | $1,250,000 spectacular home with views across Sapphire Valley and Lonesome Valley with the majestic rock face. This meticulously maintained home features a grand living room with wood ceilings, stone fireplace, and a wall of glass inviting you to enjoy the views. You will find the main suite and additional bedroom suite on the main level. The family room with wet bar and fireplace serves as additional entertainment area or space for friend and family to gather. This is a must see home! MLS# 85782.

CEDAR HILL | $3,750,000 Sitting at 3,700 feet in the private gated community of Cedar Hill, this exceptional custom home features expansive living space on three levels for hosting family and friends in comfort and style. Enjoy breathtaking long range, layered views across Sapphire all the way to Toxaway Mountain, with the lush fairways of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley below. An impressive great room makes the most of the incredible vistas with soaring ceilings, a wall of two-story windows, beautiful architectural timbers and a striking stone fireplace. Chefs of all skill levels will love cooking in the gorgeous kitchen with a large island, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf gas cooktop with pot filler and griddle, dual sinks and ovens, refrigerated drawers and an inviting keeping room with its own hearth. Step out onto the stone patio to watch the sunrise with a hot cup of coffee or relax with a cocktail in the evening. Multiple covered and open decks offer lots of options for enjoying the fresh mountain air. Luxuriate in the grand master suite with its amazing bath, including fine custom cabinetry with two vanities and generous storage, a jetted tub, cozy fireplace and two walk-in closets, one with an island and laundry. Watch a movie or check email before bedtime in the adjacent sitting room with its built-in television and desk area. Two guest bedrooms round out the main level. Three more guest bedrooms sit on the upper level, along with a bonus room, morning kitchen and laundry. Downstairs, a fabulous entertainment room is the perfect spot to watch the big game and play billiards, cards or shuffleboard. Select a favorite vintage from the climatized wine room to enjoy at the bar, or slip outside to sit in the Jacuzzi by the fire or take a steam shower in the adjoining full bath. With high quality construction, detailed wood and stone work, and a lovely property, this notable estate must be seen to be fully appreciated.

MLS# 85618.

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

CEDAR HILL | $1,095,000 Amazing view of Lonesome Valley Canyon from this home located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire. From the moment you enter the home the views greet you and invite visitors to relax and enjoy. The living room opens to the covered deck. The main bedroom and one of the guest rooms are on the first level of the home. A family and two additional guest rooms as well as another outside deck can be found on the lower level. Great location and views!! MLS# 84371.

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CEDAR HILL | $845,000

CEDAR HILL | $1,099,000 Built by R. T. Ward, this custom farmhouse enjoys fantastic views of the Lonesome Valley canyon with its dramatic rock faces. Gleaming wood floors, a stacked stone fireplace, beamed cathedral ceilings and a wall of glass in the great room with the mountain vistas beyond make a terrific first impression. The open floor plan flows into the kitchen, dining area and spacious deck, which is ideal for entertaining and enjoying the mountain lifestyle of outdoor living. A master suite, den and office area can also be found on the main level. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms, one with a morning kitchen and deck access.

Downstairs, a fabulous family room with a full bar and gaming area is the perfect spot for gathering friends to have a party, play cards or watch the big game. A large woodshop with an outside entrance is perfect for hobbyists, crafters and tinkerers alike. Offered fully furnished. MLS# 85980.

CEDAR HILL | $1,495,000 Well-suited for entertaining family and friends, this exceptional four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath luxury estate looks like it came from the pages of a design magazine. Lush professional landscaping, classic mountain curb appeal and a formal entry gate set the tone for the entire property. The home's gracious interior boasts designer decor, a stunning chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, exposed antique wood beam ceilings, and an open great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, as well as a wine cellar, wet bar and much more. Your guests may never want to leave their spacious suite with its own hearth, sitting room and kitchenette. An expansive screened living porch with fireplace and a Brazilian hardwood deck showcase sweeping panoramic vistas of Sapphire Valley and the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway. This beautiful home has been professionally decorated and is being sold fully furnished. A must-see! MLS# 85909.

BIG RIDGE | $1,499,000 Situated high atop Big Ridge at approximately 4,000 feet, this beautiful farmhouse has been completely redone and boasts spectacular panoramic, long range mountain views. Layers upon layers of misty ridges seem to go on forever. The nearly level 20.64-acre property is breathtaking, with a pretty pond and expansive, lush lawn areas not typically found in the area, nor at this elevation. Cool temperatures year round make outdoor living a pleasure. In 2005, the house was stripped to the studs and rebuilt, including electrical rewiring, re-plumbing, new interior and exterior walls with insulation, new wood and tile flooring, and a new metal roof. The living room with its wood-burning stone fireplace and the master suite with sitting area, dual walk-in closets and well-appointed bath were added to the original floor plan downstairs. A three-car garage, game room with full bath, safe room, mud room, and upstairs guest bedroom with generous storage and a large bath with dressing area were also added, and the front porch was extended to include an outdoor entertainment space. All of this renovation and new construction makes this a modern, up-to-date home with every convenience. MLS# 85901.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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

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BIG RIDGE | $1,495,000

HIGHLANDS GAP | $1,595,000 Located on over six acres in the picturesque Highlands Gap community of Scaly Mountain, this unique custom home offers gorgeous long range mountain views. No expense was spared in the construction or upkeep of this spacious retreat. Features include master bedroom suites on each level, three stacked stone fireplaces and a beautiful 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.

HIGHLANDS GAP | $925,000 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.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999 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. 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# 85694.

TUCK ASEGEE RIVER | $799,000 Nestled in a pristine forest with Hatcher Falls close by, you will be mesmerized at the first glimpse of this hidden 5 plus acre treasure with the west fork of the Tuckasegee River as backdrop! The ambient noise of the river adds to this grand timber peg post and beam home with Tennessee field stone exterior and cedar shake roof containing 3 bedrooms, 3 car garage. The beautiful living area features cathedral pickled white knotty pine ceilings and walls, an oversized floor to ceiling stone fireplace. MLS# 85758.

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HIGHLANDS | $1,750,000

ZACHARY’S GAP | $2,590,000 On five acres in the idyllic mountaintop community of Zachary’s Gap, this stunning estate welcomes you with rich wood and stone architectural details. The foyer opens to the living room with a massive stone fireplace, soaring ceilings with strong timber beams and room for a grand piano, and then flows into the elegant dining room with wet bar — an inviting atmosphere for small gatherings or larger festivities. The impressive gourmet kitchen is designed for every level of culinary skill, from the casual cook to the experienced chef. This beautifully finished custom home offers an array of living spaces for privacy, comfort and versatility. Close to the dining, shopping and country clubs of Cashiers and Sapphire, it is a must see for those seeking a refined and spacious luxury mountain estate. MLS#86270.

A past Southern Accents Showhouse, this traditional home features an elegant combination of transitional and classic Southern style. 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.

CASHIERS | $2,198,000 This fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright style home sits on over five acres just seven minutes from Cashiers. The 180-degree view wraps around the house with the highlight being Whiteside Mountain. Whiteside Mountain is just part of the splendor of what is considered the best view in Jackson and Macon counties. The sunsets are beautiful and so are the lush gardens. A large natural pond is home to Carp and Koi. A second stone walled pond compliments the flower gardens. A waterfall trails through the woods, rock gardens and 10,000 daffodils in spring all make for a spectacular estate. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths with room for a third bath and multiple decks complete this one of a kind property. MLS# 85455.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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HIGHLANDS | $2,395,000 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 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. 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.

BALD ROCK | $1,095,000 This gorgeous rustic mountain lodge is a sublime spot for whiling away the seasons amidst cool temperatures and making lifelong memories with family and friends. In harmony with the natural surroundings, the great room features a massive stone fireplace, wood walls and beams, cathedral ceilings and an abundance of windows for natural light. The family chef will love the gourmet kitchen with its large center island, six-burner gas cooktop, double ovens and warming drawer. An open deck for grilling is just outside. 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# 85868.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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# 86210.

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SPRING FOREST | $1,890,000

STONECREEK ESTATES | $1,249,000 This stunning home is in the scenic gated community of Stonecreek Estates, centrally located near the Cashiers/Sapphire line with restaurants, shopping, golf, hiking and more just minutes away. An abundance of windows and doors grace all of the living spaces, offering dramatic vistas year round and an in-pouring of natural light. Every room on the main and lower levels has direct access to 2,200 square feet of decking, providing a gentle transition between the outside world and the casually elegant spaces within. The gracious open floor plan provides a grand setting for entertaining family and friends. The main-level master suite includes an office, spa-like bath and oversized walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and baths are located on the upper and lower floors, offering privacy for guests. The kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, beautiful granite countertops and a breakfast bar, which adds convenience and a congenial feel. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then surely the 500-square-foot raised stone patio with built-in gas fire pit is the soul. With gorgeous views and custom lighting, railings and stonework, it is a sublime spot for endless hours of relaxation, stargazing and creating new memories with loved ones. A built-in indoor/outdoor music system enhances every occasion. Furnishings are included. MLS# 85490.

SASSAFRASS RIDGE | $1,700,000 Located on over nine acres for absolute privacy, this beautiful mountain estate offers gorgeous long range, layered mountain views of Bald Rock and beyond from high atop Sassafras Ridge.

Enjoy the panoramic vistas from almost every room in the house, including the striking great room with a massive stone fireplace and the fabulous covered porch with its own stone fireplace for cool evenings. Fine finishes, rich wood floors and walls, beamed cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light and professionally decorated interiors impart a feeling of casual elegance. 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.

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FALLS COVE $859,000

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WATERFALL COVE $795,000

D Quality and beauty are abundant in this newer-constructed, well-maintained lakefront home on beautiful and peaceful Whisper Lake. From the moment you open the front door, you'll be captured by the setting. Thanks to the floor to ceiling windows in the living area, you'll be captivated by an outstanding view of the lake. Great kitchen that opens to dining and living areas, and a master suite that features both a fireplace and a covered sleeping porch. You'll be fighting over who gets to sleep on the porch, to listen to the night time sounds of nature and the water falling over the nearby dam. MLS# 85880.

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D Boasting great curb appeal, this modern rustic mountain home is located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, just minutes from the dining and shopping of Cashiers and Sapphire. The spacious floor plan offers five bedrooms, with the master bedroom on the main level and guest bedrooms above and below, as well as a family room with wet bar and bonus room above the covered parking. Relax in the fresh air with friends and family and enjoy scenic mountain views from the double decks. MLS# 86384.

This welcoming and comfortable two-story lakefront home sits in Falls Cove at the south end of beautiful Lake Glenville. Norton Falls, the largest waterfall on the lake, is only a few hundred feet from the dock and the relaxing sounds of rushing water can be heard throughout the house. Enjoy fishing, boating and swimming or simply sit back and take in the tranquil water views from two huge covered rear decks. The great room has striking beamed cathedral ceilings, lots of natural light and a large dining area. MLS# 82924.

Tucked away in one of the most beautiful waterfall coves on any lake, you'll enjoy the enchanting sounds from Norton Falls from this cute lakefront cottage on Lake Glenville. TThe three bedrooms are spread out-with one on each level of the house, to give you and your guests privacy. Current owners have done extensive landscaping and rock work since purchasing, including putting in a sea wall at shoreline. Great use of space inside the house, but you'll be tempted to spend countless hours either out on the covered deck or down at your own private ironwood dock on the lake. MLS# 86617.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

CEDAR HILL $859,000

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WHISPER L AKE $899,000

SHEEPCLIFF WOODS $749,000

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COWEE RIDGE $699,000

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GOLF CLUB ESTATES $699,000

WHITEWATER RIDGE $699,900

D 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.

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Natural light fills the living spaces of this incredible home, which overlooks both Bald Rock and the number seventeen fairway of Country Club at Sapphire Valley. The master bedroom and two guest bedrooms are both on the main level, with a spacious family room and guest room on the lower level. The golf course is just a short golf cart ride away. This great location and rare view make it an ideal opportunity for golf lovers. Membership at the Country Club at Sapphire Valley is by invitation only. MLS# 85504.

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# 86365.

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.

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FARMHOUSE $675,000

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cious mountain home sits on two lots on serene Hogback Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. ous mountain home sits on two lots on serene Hogback Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. The rich wood interior and stone fireplace in the living room add to the welcoming country feel. The four-bedroom floor plan offers plenty of room for family and friends. MLS# 85838.

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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.

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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.

Exuding a warm and welcoming feel, this two-story traditional home boasts incredible long range, layered views of Whiteside and Big Sheepcliff Mountains with lush Lonesome Valley below. Designed for entertaining, the open floor plan flows smoothly. The living room has a striking wall of windows and a stone wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooks the dining room and family room with wet bar. Take in the gorgeous vistas from the screened porch while enjoying a hot cup of coffee in the morning or dinner on the barbecue in the evening. MLS# 86662.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

THE OAKS $675,000

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HOGBACK L AKE $675,000

DEER RUN $665,000

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BRIGHT MOUNTAIN $649,000

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HIGH HEMLOCK $649,000

L AKE TOX AWAY $649,000

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A Hidden away at the end of a cul-de-sac in a very private setting, this beautiful,

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well-maintained log home comes complete with five bedrooms, each with its own full bath. An elevation of over 3,300 feet offers stunning panoramic views of Nix, Chimney Top, Rocky, Yellow, Black Rock, Little Sheepcliff, Glassy Rock, Cow Rock and Laurel Knob Mountains with pretty Meadow Lake below. It’s a wonderful atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy year round. The sister home next door is also available, perfect for a corporate retreat or family compound. MLS# 85950.

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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.

You’re at the top of the mountain with views all around. MLS# 85959.

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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.

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.

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COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $579,000

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DEER RUN $599,000

D Beautiful southern vistas and the soothing sounds of rushing water are the perfect antidote for the stress of city life. Escape to this enchanting newer mountain home with lovely long range views and a cascading stream running the full length of the property — a very rare find! Spacious great room on the main level and family room on lower level both with fireplaces. Additional features include two spacious covered decks and three fireplaces, wood floors throughout, as well as a carport and garage.

Furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 84954.

This lakefront tri-level Trillium home boasts fantastic unobstructed views of Lake Glenville and is well suited for hosting two families at a time. It is an easy stroll to The Landings restaurant and a short drive to golf, tennis and the main clubhouse. Rich wide plank wood floors lead to to a large stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room, while hewn wood beams add character and dimension to the family room.Walk down to the shared deep water dock for a boat ride. Also included is a front row seat to Lake Glenville’s stunning Fourth of July fireworks show! Close to downtown Cashiers and Highlands, this home is priced to sell quickly. MLS# 85519.

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This quality built 3 bedroom, 3 bath home offers all one level living in a country club community. This split floor plan with two master suites is located on a large, nearly level private lot surrounded with lush rhododendron and mountain laurel setting makes this the perfect mountain getaway!. Enjoy the cool mountain breezes on the amazing covered deck with wood burning fireplace. This home is located behind the gates in the heart of Sapphire Valley and have access to all of the amenities. MLS# 86604.

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

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

TRILLIUM $599,900

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SAPPHIRE VALLEY $625,000

THE VIEWS AT HIGHL ANDS COVE $575,000

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BALD ROCK $550,000

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ARROWHEAD $564,900

GOLF CLUB ESTATES $549,000

D One of the best views anywhere! Enjoy maintenance-free living at The Old Edwards Club in Highlands Cove. This beautiful three bedroom, three bath upper unit features a vaulted ceiling with beams and a stone fireplace in the living area.

The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wet bar.

Enjoy the majestic scenery in the large screened-in porch with its own fireplace.

With only three stairs to the entrance, this is an amazingly rare unit is the best upper unit available and a must see!! MLS# 85493.

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, wood-burning 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.

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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. The property borders Panthertown National Forest for additional privacy. Furnishings are negotiable. MLS# 85869.

It is rare that a home on the golf course in Golf Club Estates comes up for sale, especially an affordable one, but here it is! With gorgeous views of the 3rd and 4th holes at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, this well-kept mountain retreat is move-in ready. The one-story floor plan features a 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 stone fireplace, and poplar bark accents. MLS# 84253.

CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES $525,000

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WALNUT GAP $499,000

SHERWOODE FOREST $494,999

F 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 floor-to-ceiling, wood burning stone fireplace. Designed for casual entertaining. MLS# 84219.

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.

Located at the end of the cul-de-sac for privacy, this home offers mountain views from most rooms. The two story great room with wood beams and stone fireplace opens to the dining area, and large kitchen. The expansive open deck is perfect for small gatherings and entertaining. Spacious bedrooms with en-suite baths can be found on the main level and the upper level. Conveniently located just minutes to both Cashiers and Sapphire.

MLS# 85899.

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Well-maintained high elevation home with exceptional long-range mountain views. The main level has a large dining area open to a spacious kitchen with Corian countertops, 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. Lower level consists of a large open room with kitchenette, wood burning stove, office and bathroom. MLS# 85981.

Tucked away in the scenic enclave of Holly Berry Estates between two trout-filled streams, this custom three bedroom, three and a half bath home is a true mountain retreat. The 6.75 acre lot begins at the gated driveway and surrounds the home in lush foliage and mature trees. Listen to the rushing waters of Greens Creek from the screened porch and open decks or take a leisurely walk through the quiet neighborhood. Relaxation and tranquility are the inspiration for this beautiful property, a perfect escape from the stress of city life.MLS# 86677 Built in 2004 with wood construction and cedar log siding, this home is in impeccable turn-key condition with negotiable furnishings. If you want peace and quiet, enjoy watching hawks and eagles soar overhead, or hear the hooting of owls at night, then the one-mile drive through a pristine forest will take you to such a place. Embrace the feeling of seclusion with long mountain views while only 10 minutes from Glenville, 15 minutes from Cashiers, and 20 minutes from Sylva. MLS# 85579.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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CEDAR CREEK WOODS $525,000

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ARROWHEAD $545,000

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VIEWPOINT $459,900

SUMMER HILL $449,000

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PINE FOREST $449,000

WOUDES MOUNTAIN $449,000 PRICE REDUCED

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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.

Located in the heart of beautiful Sapphire Valley, this spacious mountain home boasts stream frontage and excellent curb appeal with almost an acre of property for privacy. Everyone will enjoy a relaxing stroll down to the stream in the fresh, crisp air, and kids of all ages will love the cute tree house in the backyard!

MLS# 84698.

This beautiful mountain view home is conveniently located near the Highlands-Cashiers Hospita. This one-owner home has been lovingly maintained and cared for since 2001. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze from this high elevation home that sits at 3,900 ft. Cozy great room features wood floors, cathedral ceiling, lots of windows and wood burning stone fireplace. Large open deck off the great room with screened porch that is also accessible from the master bedroom. Furnishings included in sale. MLS# 86115.

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Panoramic long-distance views of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond await you from this incredible lot, with a guest house already in place. All behind the gates of the prestigious Summer Hill lake community. Buy today, and live in the guest house while building the house of your dreams right next to it. Very gentle lot to build on, so foundation costs minimized. A four bedroom septic system is already in place, so you can start building today. All of this comes with the ability to dock your boat at the community dock in Summer Hill. MLS# 86400.

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 # 86640.

Lake Glenville home on a large lot with a private dock, great views and approximately 100+ feet of shoreline. This charming 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod is surrounded by lush rhododendron, laurel, hardwoods and is tucked away in a scenic cove. The home features cathedral ceilings, double decks, a bonus room, lower level, loft, and an enchanted trail to the lake. The property has been well loved and is move in ready. Easy year round access. MLS# 79943.

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GOLF CLUB ESTATES $399,000

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BALD ROCK $369,000

A Sitting at over 4,000 feet, this adorable three bedroom, three bath home boasts incredible 180-degree long range layered mountain views of Chimneytop, Terrapin and Sheepcliff Mountains. Features include an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, stacked stone wood burning fireplace, lots of glass, granite countertops, Brazilian cherry flooring, and a large wraparound deck. This well-maintained home is in excellent condition, with an aggressive list price and a motivated seller. Don't miss it! MLS# 86708.

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CEDAR CREEK WOODS $365,000

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JODY TOWN ROAD $374,900

Nestled in the beauty of nature, and just a short walk to the pristine shoreline of Lake Glenville - this charming home has everything you could want in a mountain getaway. Oversized master bedroom and master bath, with two nice size guest rooms all on separate levels. Nice covered deck on main level is a great spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Bedroom on main level opens out to the deck. House has deeded access to Lake Glenville, which is just a short 3-5 minute walk away. MLS# 86366.

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

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Tucked away in a tranquil setting at a cool elevation of 3,800 feet, this scenic property is comprised of 3.5 very gentle acres and a pretty pond, with a fire pit and plenty of room for kids and pets to play. The farmhouse-style home has excellent curb appeal and attractive landscaping with a long, picturesque and nearly level driveway. MLS# 86093 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.

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

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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CEDAR LEDGES $425,000

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TURKEY KNOB $429,000

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SAPPHIRE VALLEY $325,000

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WHITESIDE FOREST $289,500

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views, open meadows, lots of mature trees, and a small pond. The view can be opened further with tree-trimming. Conveniently located, it is an easy fiveminute drive from Cashiers with no steep roads to climb. Included is an old home with good bones, a large stone fireplace and a wormy chestnut interior.

Lots of development possibilities! MLS#86542.

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GOLF CLUB ESTATES $269,000

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HOLLY FOREST $285,000

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

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. Ownership includes Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. MLS# 83771.

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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.

Great get-away rustic cabin nestled in the woods with easy access to both Cashiers and Highlands. Small pond is totally owned by you. Adjacent flat picnic/garden area. Large patio area makes the cabin live large. Very private yet in a neighborhood with paved roads. Surrounded by National Forests and very near Whiteside Mountain and the Chattooga River. The sliding rock is just a few minutes up the road. You can walk down the neighborhood road and right into the Chattooga Wilderness with miles upon miles of beautiful hiking.

MLS# 85358.

This classic cottage makes a delightful mountain getaway! The screened porch with vaulted ceilings and stone flooring is perfect for enjoying the sublime weather. The interior includes wood finished walls, vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone fireplace. The master bedroom is located on the main level, with a second bedroom upstairs for additional privacy. 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.

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YELLOW MOUNTAIN $209,500

F Fully furnished and move-in ready, it features an open great room and master suite with soaker tub on the main level, with two more bedrooms and a family room downstairs. The cozy covered porch with its own fireplace is a great spot for relaxing with a drink. This affordable mountain getaway is convenient to the many Trillium amenities. MLS# 85419.

Private and peaceful, this three bedroom, two bath home with frontage on rushing Mill Creek is nothing less than a true mountain escape. A massive free-standing stone fireplace is the perfect spot to cozy up on cool evenings. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of cabinet and counter space for the family chef to create delicious meals, while the adjacent open dining area makes entertaining easy.

Lots of sun shines on the wraparound deck and it is just a short walk down to the scenic and meandering Mill Creek. MLS# 86381.

Peaceful and welcoming, the 2.5-acre property offers abundant space for outdoor entertaining including beautifully landscaped garden areas, a rocking chair front porch, and a covered back porch with views. The living area is the perfect spot to gather and unwind after a busy day, while just a few steps away is a terrific kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and rich wood cabinetry. One bedroom and bath are on the main level, with two bedrooms and bath upstairs. MLS# 86391.

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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. 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.

Elegantly updated one level living overlooking the green and golf course. If you are looking for a home in which to enjoy the mountains in this summer, look no further. Gorgeous kitchen overlooking living with coffered ceiling and family room, as well as the screen porch. Many architectural details have been added by the decorator, distinguishing this home from others.

Convenient access to 64 and Burlingame Country Club. MLS# 86038.

With over 200 feet of frontage on Knob Creek and deeded access to Lake Winona, this affordable two bedroom, two bath retreat is a hidden treasure. The nearly level property has a beautiful yard with mature trees and foliage in a serene, park-like setting. An elevation of 4,000 feet promises cool summertime temperatures and cozy winter nights in front of the fire. The home features a detached carport, front deck and sun room, as well as a covered side deck for relaxing amidst the soothing sounds of cascading water. The open kitchen and living area is spacious and bright with a natural stone, wood-burning fireplace. MLS# 86757.

CASHIERS: 828 743 1999 HIGHL ANDS: 828 526 2999

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MILL CREEK $250,000

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TRILLIUM $265,000

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BIG RIDGE $160,000 SOLD

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D 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.

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D 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# 86082.

This beautiful Burlingame golf front villa has 2 spacious bedrooms and a fully enclosed sun room. Level access from the parking area with just a few steps inside the foyer area to the main living space. MLS# 86191.

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.

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SAPPHIRE $1,100,000

Let your imagination run wild in this spacious-almost 12,000 sf building. No restrictions on the property. Currently being leased by Wyndham/Diamond Resorts. Would make for a great office building, restaurant, retail space or even employee housing. CWS sewer and water in place, and has capacity to expand current # bathrooms in building.

Property is almost two acres and has a total of 70 parking spaces-38 in top parking lot, and 32 on lower lot behind building. Contact list agent for more details. This is one of the largest multi-purpose buildings in the Cashiers/Sapphire area. Building is partially leased to help with cash flow.MLS# 83247.

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CASHIERS $365,000

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GLENVILLE $349,000

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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.

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

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

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

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SAPPHIRE $450,000

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Big Ridge

nity features trails, a pond, chimney garden and quiet!! MLS# 84657. $17,900.

A wonderful piece of property for an estate, horse farm, or private home site. Elevations above 4,000 feet with big views. Many possible house locations. Property is currently all wooded. Springs on property. MLS# 85308. $549,500.

Capitiva Mountain

Spectacular panoramic views from this 17 acre tract of land are perfect for subdividing or a new mountain estate home. Long range views are not all created equal and these are a must see to appreciate. A short drive from Cashiers to this private estate acreage in Big Ridge surrounded by other larger tracts of those that seek privacy with the convenience of town nearby. MLS# 85902. $257,500.

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. $64,900.

Big Sheepcliff

Lake Glenville access lot with community dock on Lake Glenville with picnic shelter.

Big view of mountain and rock face. MLS# 83343. $65,000.

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

Cedar Hill Located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, this very level and easy to build on lot features exceptional views of Sapphire Valley. Enjoy views of Bald Rock, Lonesome Valley Canyon, and Hogback Mountain. Bring your builder to this exceptional lot at over 3800’ of elevation and build your mountain getaway home. Did we mention how level and easy to build on this home site was???

Just minutes from the heart of Cashiers and Sapphire. MLS# 81000. $250,000.

Located in the premier gated community of Cedar Hill, this very level and easy to build on lot features exceptional views of Sapphire Valley. Enjoy views of Bald Rock, Lonesome Valley Canyon, and Hogback Mountain.

Bring your builder to this exceptional lot at over 3800’ of elevation and build your mountain getaway home. Just minutes from the heart of Cashiers and Sapphire.The most fabulous long range, layered mountain views over Sapphire Valley including Bald Rock and the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. One of the highest elevation lots in Cedar Hill. MLS# 85975. $150,000.

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.

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.

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. $27,500.

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,

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

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. $39,900.

Chattooga Club

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.

This lot has an easy building knoll with a natural walking trail leading to the stream and partially cleared area below on the lower portion of the property. Great price for an easy building lot! MLS# 85016. $24,900.

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 commu-

Beautiful, unique building site on Fowler Creek which flows into the Chattooga River. Close to dam. Gated, well established and presti-

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.

Very gentle easy building site on corner lot on a quiet street. In prestigious well established gated community of The Chattooga Club. Amenities include picnic spot deeded to homeowners with views of 3 states. 10 acre lake stocked with trout, hiking trails, beautiful mature landscaping consisting of native flowering shrubbery and trees making for a very lush environment. Club membership by invitation only. MLS# 86667. $330,000.

Chestnut Ridge Fronting on Fenley Forest Trail and adjacent to Trillium, this 6+ acre parcel is the perfect spot with low HOA fees and close to Cashiers. Producing well on property. Nice building area. MLS# 85483. $49,500.

Cross Creek Preserve Unique 2.68 acre lot with a BOLD stream and 2 waterfalls with mountain views backing up to the common area. Nearly level building site, underground utilities, community water, expired 3 bedroom septic permit. MLS# 83525. Reduced to $199,900

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.

Private 3 plus acre nearly level lot with fantastic long range mountain views that include Chimney Top and Whiteside Mountain. Perched at 4,200 foot elevation with multiple building sites and plenty of room for a garage and circular driveway. Falcon Ridge is a high end, high elevation, low density mountain community with cool summertime temperatures and an abundance of wildlife.

Amenities include golf, tennis, private lakes, waterfalls, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, spas, sauna, ski slope, community center, etc. 10 minutes to Sapphire restaurants, 15 minutes to Cashiers. MLS# 86584. $169,000 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. $169,900.

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. $99,900.

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.

Fenley Forest Well priced lakefront lot on Lake Glenville. Shared well. Well is in the small building you pass on right going in. 4 bedroom septic evaluation in hand.

New survey in hand. Located on a quiet little cove. MLS# 85310. $375,000.

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Level and easy building lot located inside the prestigious, well established and gated community of the Chattooga Club. Homeowner amenities include Lake Chattooga, which is stocked yearly with trout; small boats available and fishing is allowed. Also included is a gorgeous picnic area with covered shelter and bbq, picnic tables with magnificent view of Whiteside Mountain and additional mountain ranges surround this special venue. Membership to club by invitation only. MLS# 85572. $375,000.

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. $79,900.

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

Fox Run Ridge Unusually level 6+ acre high elevation lot with incredible long-range rolling mountain views! Sitting at over 4,200 feet elevation this estate size tract is as unique as it is beautiful. A driveway has been roughed in and leads to the perfect building knoll. The year round view has been opened and with additional trimming could be panoramic. Borders Panthertown Valley! Thousands of national forest acres set aside for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and fishing!

Paved access, power and water on site. Sapphire amenities included. Community center, fitness center, golf course, private lakes, waterfalls, picnic area, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, weight room, tennis, ski slope, zip lines, excursions, playground, gem mining, etc. 15 minutes to restaurants, 20 minutes to Cashiers, 35 minutes to Highlands. MLS# 86146. $249,900.

Glen Laurel Wonderful large building site that can be subdivided. Big views of mountains and Lake Glenville. Access to shared dock on Lake Glenville. 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. Fivestone provides the best that nature has to offer - all within close proximity to town, dining, and shopping. MLS# 78191. $99,000.

Huge views of Lake Glenville and mountains. Access to Lake Glenville with shared dock. Paved roads and community water. Underground utilities. Less than 1/4 mile, from a public boat launch. MLS# 81939. $49,500.

Large view lot with lake access. Paved road wraps around lot with gentle building area at bottom and big view from top. Lake and mountain views. Paved road and underground utilities. MLS# 85586. $35,000.

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

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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.

Holly Forest

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.

Easy build lot with a great view of Chimney Top Mountain.

HOA has approved access through adjoining green space for a gentle driveway and very private home site. Quick drive way 64 with no steep roads to climb or descend. MLS# 83009.

Glenville

Southern exposure lot with long range views of Chimneytop Mountain with clearing. Build your mountain getaway on this beautiful lot and enjoy the natural southern light. Enjoy the great amenity package offered by the Sapphire Master Association that are associated with this lot. MLS# 85759. $29,000.

Amazing river front property! Heavily wooded lush forest with several trails cut through the acreage. The property adjoins not only Shoal Creek but the Tuckasegee River. Astoundingly beautiful with hundreds of boulders dotting the landscape. Deep water channels, recirculating pools and small waterfalls all lead to a large swimming and fishing hole, a fly fisherman’s and nature lovers dream! Nearby hiking trail leads to both Hatcher and High Falls. 5 minutes to Glenville, gas, restaurant and convenience groceries. 10 minutes to Lake Glenville boat access and its only public beach. 15 minutes to Cashiers.

This is a unique mountain property with a true water feature. Want something that your friends don’t have? Here’s your chance. MLS# 86284. $72,000.

High Hemlock One of the most beautiful building sites on the plateau. Gorgeous views everywhere you look including Laurel Knob and Whiteside Mountain.

5.55 acres with flat building site - ready to begin your dream home in the charming small subdivision of High Hemlock. MLS# 86181. $675,000.

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. $79,000.

Highway 64 East Stunning level property on Highway 64 in Sapphire Valley located across the street from Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the property is bordered by the Horsepasture River. This property is suited for a variety of development opportunities including multi-family, restaurant, RV resort, or a host of other commercial uses. Sewer available. MLS# 85720. $699,000.

Holly Berry Estates

Wonderfully private 4+ acre lot with stunning views of Whiteside Mountains epic rock face and a meandering stream running along its border. Hidden away in Holly Berry Estates this unique property has everything desired for a true mountain experience. The road leading in is lined with massive boulders, some the size of a house. End of the road privacy and bordering National Forest.

The home site allows for a view of both the rock face and water while being completely surrounded with mature trees and native flora. Power has been run to the lot and includes deeded access to the crystal waters of Holly Berry’s private lake’s and park area. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes to both Cashiers or Highlands. MLS# 86012. $109,500.

Sapphire allowing to High$45,000.

This 1.47 acre lot has been priced to move! Lot sits above road so you are not in a hole and you should be able to situate your house so it is private. Home to the right is built close to its right property line and no home can be built on the left as it’s Holly Forest Association Green Space. Comes with Sapphire amenities. MLS# 85844. $15,000.

Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this 0.79 acre lot has an ideal gently laying building site overlooking a noisy stream. The perfect location for a mountain getaway that feels private but is only minutes from the hub of Cashiers including the grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurants and other shopping. This Holly Forest XI community is also adjacent to the Sapphire National Golf Course and is closer to the Sapphire Valley amenities than all the other Holly Forest areas.

Sapphire Valley Resort amenities include golf, tennis, fitness center, indoor/ outdoor swimming pools, picnic area along Horespasture River, playground, track, carpet golf, community center, ski slope, zip lining, Lake Fairfield access and more! Expired 3 bedroom septic evaluation on file. MLS# 86461. $12,000.

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. $12,000.

This is a remarkable deal for a lot that has lovely stream frontage, golf course frontage and great mountain view potential! The expired septic evaluation on file shows the best available home site which is already partially cleared for easy viewing. Extremely level driveway access and a nearly level house site will make this an easy building site. A short walk around to the back side of the lot shows the view potential to look down the 14th fairway of Sapphire National Golf Course.

Ownership comes with Sapphire Valley Resort amenities including golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, Horsepasture River picnic area, track/playground, ski slope, zip line and more. This lot is also walking distance to Lake Fairfield where you can enjoy the 3 mile trail around the lake, the beach area or rent a canoe or paddle boat from the boat house. MLS# 86724. $9,000.

An inexpensive way to get a building lot with all the Sapphire Valley amenities. Lot faces southeast so has good year-round sun. Paved road, underground utilities. MLS# 85189. $5,000.

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.

Leawood High above the highest major lake in the East, you have huge views of Lake Glenville, multiple mountain ranges, all the way to the Smokies. Easy access on paved roads, located in the gated Leawood community, and only a short drive to Cashiers

This beautiful countryside consisting of three lots totaling 4.22+/acres provide the best of the woods, mountain side and rushing waters. With multiple places to access the land, you can choose how you enter and leave your property. MLS# 83279. $22,000.

Pilots Knob

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

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The communities finest big view lots handpicked for ease of build and their incalculable long-range views! Pilots Knob is a hot and new gated, mountain top community with high elevation lots rising above 4,100 feet. The community offers paved roads, green space, beautiful landscaping, a community pond, fire pit and refreshingly low HOA fees. With recent home sales, numerous lot sales, developer owned spec builds and privately owned custom builds are underway. Pilots Knob is quickly becoming a bustling mountain community! While manicured and elegant, Pilots Knob’s beauty remains unspoiled and the wildlife is abundant. Conveniently located just minutes from Lake Glenville, the areas premier lake, with access to boating, hiking, a public lake front park, a waterfall hike and a whitewater kayaking boat launch is all just around the corner. Pilots Knob is a scenic drive from Cashiers or Highlands and allows for easy access to restaurants, shopping and groceries while providing a true mountain escape! Pictures and words don’t do this property justice. Pick your floor plan today! MLS# 86152. $89,900.

Pilots Knob is a scenic drive from Cashiers or Highlands and allows for easy access to restaurants, shopping and groceries while providing the true mountain escape! Pictures and words don’t do this property justice. Pick your floor plan today! MLS# 86153. $84,900.

Perched at almost 4,000’ elevation, you’ll enjoy beautiful long-range mountain views and a long private driveway that leads to this lot. This almost 2 acre lot provides you views that leave no doubt where you are. Very gentle, nearly flat driveway cut in that leads to a flat build site for the main level. The property drops off below the homesite, assuring you’ll own the view for years to come. This one has it all--big mountain views, level driveway, almost flat build site at a high elevation where you’ll be able to enjoy the cool Summer breezes. All in the gated community of Pilots Knob. MLS# 85946. $79,000.

Very unique, 2.48 acre double lot with exceptional long range views and an estimated 450 feet of stream frontage. Trees will need to be limbed or cut to open the view but its easy to see what awaits you. The steam cascades through the property into numerous pools before plunging to the valley floor from the top of a large waterfall. The private home site is surrounded with laurel and rhododendron thickets a offers a tree house feel.

This is not a typical manicured subdivision lot. MLS# 81724. $48,900.

Fantastic building lot in the desirable neighborhood of Pilots Knob! Truly a hidden gem of a community where owners enjoy beautiful majestic long range mountain

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views and quaint Christmas tree farms as they drive through the area. Community features a pond and fire pit common area. Pilots Knob is paved throughout and has an inviting gated entrance with a pretty waterfall feature. This particular lot has a very gentle building site with easy driveway access and large rock outcroppings for built-in landscaping features. Winter mountain long range views with possibility of more year-round views once other owners clear some trees to build on their lots as well. Low POA fees and underground utilities. MLS# 85489. $35,000.

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. $229,500.

Nearly level high elevation 11 acre estate at an elevation of 4,300 feet, the property is essentially flat, heavily wooded and sub-dividable. MLS# 83547. $114,900

Sheepcliff Woods Here’s the perfect spot to place your mountain dream home. Only 1 mile from the center of downtown Cashiers to this property-very easy building envelope, to keep your foundation costs minimized. Sitting at 3600’ elevation, this lot has a view of the famed Whiteside Mountain. Community water in place and an expired 3 BR septic permit in hand, that could likely be improved-given the size of the lot. This one has everything-great gated community, extremely close to downtown Cashiers, a view, easy build, water in place, and less than $100k. Owners had planned their dream, but life has called for them to pass this opportunity along. See it for yourself. MLS# 85480. $99,000.

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

Sims Valley Extremely desirable building lot with bold stream frontage and a nearly level building site. This is the ideal place to build a mountain home over-

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looking a beautiful babbling stream with many small waterfalls. Enjoy some short and long range mountain views from this peaceful setting as well. Conveniently located near the community clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center and pavilion that owners can use for social gatherings. MLS# 85846. $59,900.

Big view, small price! This easy build lot includes community water, paved roads, streams, ponds, a clubhouse with pool and exercise room and an antique farm house community center. Sims Valley is private, gated and just 10 minutes from Lake Glenville and 20 minutes from Cashiers. MLS# 86429. $35,000.

Stonecreek Estates Four fabulous lots, some with incredible mountain views, in this conveniently located neighborhood in Sapphire Valley. A short walk or golf cart ride to CCSV or SVMA. Lots from $15,900 to $39,900

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.

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

Summer Hill at Lake Glenville 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. $319,000.

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.

Tahala Shores Fantastic opportunity to buy a lot with a boat dock on Lake Glenville within easy walking distance and not pay the high price of a lake front lot.

Dock is in. Shared well. Easy build wooded lot. MLS# 83464. $115,000.

Nice wooded building site above the road. Very close to common area on Lake Glenville. Easy build, priced to sell. MLS# 82952. $35,000

Trillium Easy build lot inside Trillium with Lake Glenville and mountain views. Owner bought 2 adjacent lots to be able to clear the view. All 3 lots total 3.14 acres. Only one amenity fee. 18 hole golf course, beautiful club house, tennis, pool, fitness center and a club house and dockage on Lake Glenville.

This is the only full amenity club on Lake Glenville. Conveniently located approx. 3 miles from the Cashiers crossroads. MLS# 85667. $150,000.

The lowest priced lot in Trillium. Great location, close to both the lakeside clubhouse and marina and the golf clubhouse and associated amenities.

This lot faces south with a view of Yellow Mountain. MLS# 84110. $29,000.

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. $199,500.

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. $16,500.

Whitewater Ridge Lot 41 has 7.51 gentle acres, has gorgeous panorama views of Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee and the multiple blue mountain ranges beyond. Located in a private gated community of Whitewater Ridge. Easy access on paved roads, underground utilities, and community water. Amenities include cool elevations, a community pond and hiking trails in the Nantahala Forest, which surrounds the community, and a trail to Whitewater River for trout fishing. Lot 41 is bordered by the Nantahala National Forest to ensure privacy and views. MLS# 85317. $200,000.

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. $125,000.

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.

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D This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The outside garden was designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you’ll find a private dock and canoe for catching bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake. Guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities and 55+ acre Fairfield Lake.

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.

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Rustic elegance meets classic Southern style in this spacious tri-story home, situated on a private road in exclusive, gated Chattooga Club.

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

Quaint and cozy cottage inside the gates of the prestigious Chattooga Club community. Conveniently located to Clubhouse/Lodge and all amenities. Beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bath cottage with wood burning fireplace, wonderful deck with fireplace & open area.

Master bedroom on main level, second bedroom upstairs. You must be a member of the Chattooga Club to enjoy any of the amenities.

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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.

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accommodations Black Bear Lodge Chambers realty Chandler inn the Chateau Country Club Properties Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins Half-Mile Farm Landmark vacation rentals Lullwater House Old edwards inn & spa Pebble Creek vil age silver Creek real estate Group Whiteside Cove Cottages

www.blackbarlodgeofsapphire.com www.highlandsiscalling.com www.thechandlerinn.com www.highlandsncchateau.net www.ccphighlandsnc.com www.firemt.com www.halfmilefarm.com www.landmarkvacations.com www.oldedwardsinn.com www.pebble-creek.com www.ncliving.com

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into the Woods Justin allman - Fire Moss Pottery Mountain Mist Gallery Museum of american Cut & engraved Glass Oakleaf Peak experience scudder’s Gallleries smitten summer Place antiques the summer House

www.boundscaverugs.com www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.mirrorlakeantiques.com www.peakexp.com www.rusticks.com www.scuddersgallery.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.onceuponadog.com www.vmantiques.com

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Page 143 Page 143

Cream and Flutter

www.annell.com www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com www.thebascom.org www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.ckswan.com www.ggsconsignment.com www.gracewearcollection.com www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com

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the Ugly dog Pub - Highlands the Ugly dog Pub - Cashiers

www.creamandflutter.com

Page 75

Page 64 Page 8 Page 45 Page 67 Page 129 Page 117 Page 64 Page 8 Page 57 Page 103 Page 11

www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 75 Page 75

Bedding Blue ridge Bedding dutchman’s designs into the Woods Lenz Gifts the summer House

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

Page 23 Pages 34-27 Page 88 Page 29 Page 31

Bird supplies Bird Barn and Gift emporium

Page 9 Books

the Book nook Gracewear Collections

www.gracewearcollection.com

Page 49 Page 103

Builders supplies Zoller Hardware

art galleries/artists annell, Portrait artist around Back at rocky’s Place the Bascom Blue valley Gallery Bohemia Cabin Couture Carolina Gallery CK swan GG’s Consignments, etc.* Gracewear Collections Highlands Fine Art

www.summerplaceantiques.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 65 Page 4 Page 100 Page 137 Page 63 Page 29 Page 31

Bars

arcHitects/designers dargan Landscape architects www.dargan.com Mountainworks design www.mtnworks.com

www.oakleafhighlands.com www.peakexp.com www.scuddersgallery.com

Bakeries

antiques & Home furnisHings Bohemia Bound’s Cave the Brier Patch Cabin Couture dutchman’s designs into the Woods Mirror Lake antiques & Jewelry Museum of american Cut & engraved Glass Peak experience rusticks scudder’s Gall eries summer Place antiques the summer House the village Hound vivianne Metzger

www.mountainmistgallery.com

Page 88 Page 61 Page 60

www.zollerhardware.com

Page 121

Builders arrowood Construction Lupoli Construction srebalus Construction Co. Warth Construction

www.arrowoodconstruction.com www.lupoliconstruction.com www.srebalusconstruction.com www.warthconstruction.com

Page 128 Page 104 Page 123 Page 228

Business/office supplies dauntless Printing Zoller Hardware

www.zollerhardware.com

Page 123 Page 121

Bella’s Junction Cafe Fressers rosewood Market

www.rosewoodgourmet.com

Page 74 Page 83 Page 73

www.highlandschamber.org

Page 125

www.cashiersareachamber.com

Page 125

cleaning/Housekeeping services Pro servicess rebecka’s Home Cleaning service

Pages 32, 123 Page 122 clotH/upHolstery

dutchman’s designs into the Woods the summer House

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Pages 34-37 Page 88 Page 31

clotHing & accessories a Jones Company alyxandra’s annawear Bags on Main Bee Bags and such Bella Cotn Bespoke by tJ Bailey Celebrity Collections Classic Links & Luggage Gracewear Collections elevation of Highlands the Look Boutique-Cashiers McCulley’s Martha anne’s narcissus nora and Company Peak experience reign robin’s nest sashay around southern Way spartina 449 spoiled rotten TJ Bailey for Men vC for Men victoria’s Closet

www.victoriasclosetnc.com www.whiteharvestliving.com

Pages 59. 127 Page 21 Page 111 Page 12 Page 22 Page 22 Page 121 www.celebritycollectionsjewelry.com Page 137 www.classiclinksandluggage.com Page 47 www.gracewearcollection.com Page 103 Page 9 www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 113 Page 3 Page 100 www.narcissusbyguiliana.com Page 30 Page 13 www.peakexp.com Page 100 Page 137 Page 135 www.sashayaround.net Page 29 Page 12 www.spartina449.com Page 133 www.spoiledrotten2.com Page 67 www.tjbmens.com Page 104 www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 57 www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 57

Page 57 Page 127 Page 25

clotHing consignment the Blue elephant victoria’s Closet

cHamBers of commerce Highlands Chamber of Commerce Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

victoria’s sportswear White Harvest Living Wit’s end

www.victoriasclosetnc.com

Page 93 Page 57

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catering

closet design Black rock Granite and Cabinetry the designer Market the summer House

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 103, 122 www.thedesignersmarket.com P Page 121 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 31 comforters

Blue ridge Bedding dutchman’s designs into the Woods Lenz Gifts the summer House

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

Page 23 Pages 34-37 Page 88 Page 29 Page 31

communities Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org Preserve at rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com silver Creek real estate Group www.ncliving.com

Page 15 Page 26 Pages 173-217

concierge services Highlands-Cashiers Concierge and Management services www.hccmservices.com

Pages 49

convenience stores dusty’s

Pages 83 cosmetic surgery

Center for Plastic surgery robert t. Buchanan, M.d.

www.plasticsurgerytoday.com

Page 108

country cluBs sky valley Country Club

www.skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 21

crafts the Bascom Peak experience

www.thebascom.org www.peakexp.com

Page 45 Page 100

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custom caBinetry/countertops Black rock Granite and Cabinetry Liberty Wood Products the summer House

floral design /florists

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 103, 122 www.libertywoodproducts.net Page 4 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 31 custom furniture

Bohemia dutchman’s designs the summer House

www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 129 Pages 34-37 Page 31

dentists dr. Joe Wilbanks

www.wilbankssmilecenter.com

Page 109

dermatology Highlands dermatology

www.highlandsdermatology.com

Page 108

doors/WindoWs Highlands doors and Windows www.highlandsdoorsandwindows.com Liberty Wood Products www.libertywoodproducts.net

Page 116 Page 4

event rentals the Chateau the Orchard

www.highlandsncchateau.net www.theorchardcashiers.com

Page 96 Page 75

events Baldaroo the Bascom Betsy Paul Art Raffle Cashiers valley Leaf Festival Empty Bowls Project Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival Highlands Food and Wine Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing arts Center Peaceful Journey Charity event benefitting Hospice House the village Green

www.baldaroo.com www.thebascom.org www.visitscashiersvalley.com

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www.hcmusicfestival.org www.highlandsfoodandwine.com www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 59 Page 80 Page 46

www.highlandspac.org

Page 33

www.vil agegreencashiersnc.com

Page 86 Page 27

flooring the designer Market Highlands decorating Center

www.thedesignersmarket.com www.highlandsdecorating.com

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Fiddlehead designs Oakleaf

www.oakleafhighlands.com

Page 17 Page 4

furniture Bohemia the Brier Patch Cabin Couture Carolina rustic Furniture dutchman’s designs High Country Furniture & design into the Woods nearly new Oakleaf rusticks the summer House summer Place antiques vivianne Metzger

www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.highcountry.com www.oakleafhighlands.com www.rusticks.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.vmantiques.com

Page 129 Page 111 Page 117 Page 23 Pages 34-37 Page 19 Page 88 Page 57 Page 4 Page 105 Page 31 Page 29 Page 105

furniture consignments the Blue elephant Consignment Market GG’s Consignments, etc.* nearly new

www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.ggsconsignment.com

Page 93 Page 57 Page 57 Page 57

garden/landscaping supplies Highlands Lawn Zoller Hardware

www.highlandslawnandgarden.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 125 Page 121

gift sHops a Jones Company around Back at rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift emporium Bohemia CK swan Classic Links & Luggage the dry sink Fiddlehead designs Gracewear Collections Peak experience robin’s nest the Look Boutique-Cashiers summer Place antiques the summer House vogue White Harvest Living Zoller Hardware

Pages 59, 127 Page 8 Page 9 Page 129 www.ckswan.com Page 8 www.classiclinksandluggage.com Page 47 www.thedrysink.com Page 25 Page 17 www.gracewearcollection.com Page 103 www.peakexp.com Page 100 Page 135 www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com Page 113 www.summerplaceantiques.com Page 29 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 31 Page 67 www.whiteharvestliving.com Page 127 www.zollerhardware.com Page 121

www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com

Betsy Paul Art Raffle

Page 131 goldsmitH

t a anderson Goldsmith

Page 33 golf accessories & supplies

Bobby Grace Putters Classic Links & Luggage

www.bobbygraceputters.com www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 95 Page 47

golf cluBs sky valley Country Club

www.skyvalleycountryclub.com

Page 21

golf tours toms Golf tours

www.tomsgolftours.com

Page 95

gourmet foods dusty’s

Pages 83 grading/excavating

Larry rogers Construction

Page 8 groceries

dusty’s

Pages 83 groomers

Woofgang Bakery & Grooming

www.oakleafhighlands.com www.peakexp.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.summerhousehighlands.com www.vmantiques.com www.whiteharvestliving.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 43 Page 122 Heating and air www.holleyheating.com

Bound’s Cave Bohemia the Brier Patch CK swan Carolina rustic Furniture dutchman’s designs High Country Furniture & design into the Woods rusticks summer Place antiques the summer House vogue

Pages 59, 127 Page 9 Page 129

www.boundscaverugs.com www.ckswan.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.highcountry.com www.rusticks.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 129 Page 111 Page 8 Page 23 Pages 34-37 Page 19 Page 88 Page 105 Page 29 Page 31 Page 67

investment planning www.edwardjones.com

Page 116

JeWelry - fasHion a Jones Company Cabin Couture Gracewear Collections Jannie Bean Custom Jewelry the Look Boutique-Cashiers narcissus Peak experience

Page 29

Home accessories

Page 117 Page 23 Page 8 Page 57 Pages 34-37 Page 57 Page 88 Page 4 Page 100 Page 135 Page 29 Page 31 Page 105 Page 127 Page 121

interior design & Home furnisHings

Page 128

Bombshell Hair Boutique Creative Concepts

-a Jones Company Bird Barn and Gift emporium Bohemia

www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.ckswan.com www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.ggsconsignment.com

Edward Jones Investments

Hair salons

Holley Heating & air Conditioning

Cabin Couture Carolina rustic Furniture CK swan Consignment Market dutchman’s designs GG’s Consignments, etc.* into the Woods Oakleaf Peak experience robin’s nest summer Place antiques the summer House vivianne Metzger White Harvest Living Zoller Hardware

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giving Back

www.cabincouturehighlands.com www.gracewearcollection.com www.janniebeandesigns.com www.thelookcashiers.boutiquewindow.com www.narcissusbyguiliana.com www.peakexp.com

Pages 59, 127 Page 117 Page 103 Page 112 Page 113 Page 30 Page 100

JeWelry - fine Highlands Fine Art Mirror Lake antiques & Jewelry Mountain Mist Gallery scudder’s Gallleries

www.highlandsfineartandestatejewelry.com www.mirrorlakeantiques.com www.mountainmistgallery.com www.scuddersgallery.com

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JeWelry repair t a anderson Goldsmith

medical services Page 33

kitcHen accessories Bird Barn and Gift emporium the dry sink Zoller Hardware

www.thedrysink.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 9 Page 25 Page 121

www.blackrockgraniteandcabinetry.com Pages 103, 122 www.thedesignersmarket.com Page 121 www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 31

dargan Landscape architects www.dargan.com

Page 143

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

Blue ridge Music

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

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com

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www.blueridgemusicacademy.com

Page 133

Page 122 outdoor adventures

Highlands aerial Park toms Golf tours

www.highlandscanopytour.com www.tomsgolftours.com

Page 13 Page 95

paint supplies Page 23 Pages 34-37 Page 88 Page 29 Page 31

Highlands decorating Center

www.highlandsdecorating.com

Page 110

painting Morales Painting Pro servicess

Page 113 Pages 32, 123 pet care/supplies

Page 47

Page 110 Page 123 Page 110

Woofgang Bakery & Grooming the village Hound www.onceuponadog.com Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com

Page 128 Page 19 Page 121

pHarmacies Highlands Pharmacy

Page 125 pHotograpHy

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

Page 65

Creative Concepts

massage services

Blue ridge Bedding dutchman’s designs the summer House

Page 46

nail care

luggage

Cashiers valley Fusion tranquility Cove Massage Yoga of Highlands

www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Museum of american Cut & engraved Glass

linens

Classic Links & Luggage

Page 107

music stores

ligHting

Blue ridge Bedding dutchman’s designs into the Woods Lenz Gifts the summer House

www.mission-health.org

museums

landscapers

Carolina rustic Furniture dutchman’s designs into the Woods summer Place antiques the summer House

www.hchospital.org./careers

Page 141 Page 111

movies Highlands Playhouse

kitcHen and BatH design Black rock Granite and Cabinetry the designer Market the summer House

dr. edward d.

Frederickson Md FaCP Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Mission Primary Care – Highlands/Cashiers

Page 23 Pages 34-37 Page 31

Charles Johnson Fine Art Photography terry Barnes Fine art Photography

www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com

Page 61 Page 63

Highlands Lawn scaly Mountain nursery

www.highlandslawnandgarden.com

Page 125 Page 123

pools/spas Mountain spring spas and Pools

www.mountainhotspring.com

Page 141

porcH and patio the summer House summer Place antiques

www.summerhousehighlands.com www.summerplaceantiques.com

Page 31 Page 29

pottery around Back at rocky’s Place Bird Barn and Gift emporium dutchman’s designs Justin allman Fire Moss Pottery Mountain Mist Gallery Peak experience smitten the summer House

www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com www.dutchmansdesigns.com www.mountainmistgallery.com www.peakexp.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 8 Page 9 Pages 34-37 Page 61 Page 60 Page 100 Page 63 Page 31

printing companies dauntless Printing

Page 123 produce

Cashiers Farmers Market dusty’s

www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com

Page 85 Page 83

puBs the Ugly dog Pub - Highlands the Ugly dog Pub - Cashiers

www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com

Page 75 Page 75

putters Bobby Grace Putters

www.bobbygraceputters.com

Page 95

radio stations WHLC FM 104.5

www.whlc.com

Page 13

real estate sales Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices andrea Gabbard www.meadowsmountainrealty.com

Page 39

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Lynn Kimball www.meadowsmountainrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - Bill Peavy www.meadowsmountainrealty.com Betsy Paul www.betsypaulproperties.com Blair realty www.blair-realty.com Chambers realty www.highlandsiscalling.com Country Club Properties www.ccphighlandsnc.com Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org Fisher Realty www.fisherrealtync.com Home for sale John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Keller Williams realty atlantic Partners ellen Goulding Myers www.discoveringameliaisland.com Landmark realty Group www.landmarkrg.com McKee Properties www.mckeeproperties.com McKee Properties Liz Harrris www.mckeeproperties.com McKee Properties sandy and John Barrow www.mckeeproperties.com McKee PropertiesMerry soellner www.mckeeproperties.com McKee Properties Beth townsend www.mckeeproperties.com Pat allen realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Preferred Properties www.ppoh.com Preferred Properties – ann scott www.ppoh.com Preserve at rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com sapphire valley real estate www.sapphirevalleyrealestate.com silver Creek real estate Group www.ncliving.com sotheby’s www.highlandsssir.com sotheby’s - Bert Mobley www.highlandsssir.com sotheby’s - sheryl Wilson www.highlandssir.com

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plants/nurseries

Page 9 Pages 101 Pages 144-171 Pages 146-163 Page 170, 171 Page 164-167 Page 168, 169 Pages 68, 69 Page 97 Page 123 Page 26 Page 102 Pages 173-217 Pages 5, 129 Page 5 Page 129

restaurants Highlands-Cashiers directory 4118 Kitchen and Bar adair Bros. smokehouse BBQ altitudes at skyline Bella’s Junction Cafe Bistro on Main the Blind Mule at toxaway station Cashiers Farmers Market Cyprus Fressers the Kitchen Lakeside restaurant Log Cabin restaurant Meritage Bistro On the verandah

www.adairbrotherssmokehouse.com www.altitudesatskyline.com www.mainstreet-inn.com www.blindmulerestaurant.com www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com www.cyprushighlands.com www.thekitchenofhighlands.com www.lakesiderestaurant.info www.logcabinhighlands.com www.meritagehighlands.com www.ontheverandah.com

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the Orchard Paoletti’s restaurant root + Barrel Kitchen and Bar rosewood Market sky Pie Pizza the Ugly dog Pub - Highlands the Ugly dog Pub - Cashiers Wolfgang’s restaurant & Wine Bistro the Zookeeper Bistro

www.theorchardcashiers.com www.paolettis.com

Page 75 Page 77

www.rootandbarrel.com www.rosewoodgourmet.com

Page 73 Page 73 Page 79 Page 75 Page 75

www.theuglydogpub.com www.theuglydogpub.com www.wolfgangs.net

Page 5 Page 85

rugs Bound’s Cave Carolina rustic Furniture into the Woods shiraz Oriental rugs summer Place antiques the summer House

www.boundscaverugs.com www.carolinarusticfurniture.com www.shirazruggalleries.com www.summerplaceantiques.com www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 21 Page 23 Page 88 Page 41 Page 29 Page 31

saWmills Big Creek sawmil

Page 50 sHipping services

stork’s Wrap, Pack & ship

Page 9 sHoes

Bags on Main Gracewear Collections nora and Company spoiled rotten TJ Bailey for Men

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

Page 12 Page 103 Page 13 Page 67 Page 104

socks Peak experience Bird Barn and Gift emporium

www.peakexp.com

Page 100 Page 9

spas Canyon spa

www.lonesomevalley.com

Page 41

sunglasses Classic Links & Luggage

www.classiclinksandluggage.com

Page 47

into the Woods summer Place antiques vivianne Metzger

www.dutchmansdesigns.com

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Page 88 Page 29 Page 105

tHeatre/entertainment Highlands Cashiers Players Highlands Playhouse Martin Lipscomb Performing arts Center

www.highlandscashiersplayers.org www.highlandsplayhouse.org

Page 65 Page 46

www.highlandspac.org

Page 33

transportation Battle and Grace transportation battleandgrace.com Highlands transportation Company

Page 133 Page 8

vacation rentals Chambers realty Landmark vacation rentals Pebble Creek village silver Creek real estate Group

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

Pages 25, 122 Pages 101 Page 129 Pages 173-217

WeBsites Cashiers Community Website

cashiersnorthcarolina.coms

Page 126

Wedding services 37 High Holly the Orchard

www.thevineyardat37highholly.com www.theorchardcashiers.com

Page 93 Page 75

WindoW treatments the designer Market www.thedesignersmarket.com Highlands decorating Center www.highlandsdecorating.com into the Woods the summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com

Page 121 Page 110 Page 88 Page 31

Wine & accessories Highlands Wine shoppe Zoller Hardware

www.highlandswineshoppe.com www.zollerhardware.com

Page 79 Page 121

yoga Cashiers valley Fusion Yoga of Highlands

taBles dutchman’s designs

www.summerplaceantiques.com www.vmantiques.com

www.cashiersvalleyfusion.com www.yogahighlands.com

Page 110 Page 110

Zipline adventures Pages 34-37

Highlands aerial Park

www.highlandscanopytour.com

Page 13

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