The Guide To Valentine's Day On The Plateau

“In Love Again” Raspberry, white and dark chocolate dessert by Pastry Chef Oksana available Valentine’s Day weekend at Midpoint Restaurant.

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Love Notes Valentine’s Day 2020 Friday, February 14

Since its inception, Highlands-Cashiers has been described as a getaway from the stresses of the world, a place for renewal and reflection and rejuvenation.

That means that it’s an ideal destination for the Relentlessly Romantic, the Heartfelt Huggers, the Confident Kissers, and the Languid Lovers – anyone who understands the sublime power of passion.

Plan Your Day Top Eight Fun & Free | Dine Out |

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8 Flowers & Sweets | 10 Get Away | 12 Something Different | 14 Take It With You |

Madison’s Restaurant

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lot of romantic souls arrive in town with their beloved, with no plans beyond finding a bit of quiet time and strengthening the bonds of their love.

But for those seeking more stimulation, consider these Eight Free and Fun Activities, sure to kindle the promise and possibilities at the center of a relationship.

1. Stroll hand in hand around the lake and

5. Hike to or pull over at any of the beautiful

2. Pick out a book you both like together

. Plan for the future while gazing at the stars of a pristine Plateau evening.

grounds at the Biological Station and Nature Center.

at the library. Extra points if you take turns reading it to one another.

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. Take in a Bascom exhibit. (For a small fee, you can team up and glaze a piece of pottery for a shared memento.)

overlooks and watch the sunset.

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. Revel in the sensual delights of a picnic at The Village Green.

8. Propose to your Beloved at Bridal Veil Falls.

4. Window shop and talk about the future.

The Legend of Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls, a graceful landmark on the edge of town, presents a gentle cascade that recalls the delicate lace found on a pristine bridal veil. Yet its name is a reference to an unexpected Cherokee Legend.

Discover the Legend

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Dine Out

We’re not going to challenge the wisdom of Chef Giada de Laurentis, “Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.”

We’re just going to remind you that Highlands and Cashiers enjoy an exquisite collection of restaurants for every palate and every level of intimacy.

Chocolate Mousse | Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro

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4118 Kitchen + Bar 64 Highlands Plaza | Highlands 828-526-5002 | 4118kitchen-bar.com Hosting a special wine dinner Feb. 15; Regular menu Feb. 14 Bridge at Mill Creek 445 N 4th St | Highlands 828-526-5500 Reservations recommended Brunch HQ 137 Main St | Highlands 828-820-8686 | Open 7-3 What better finishing touch to a romantic evening, than brunch the next morning?

El Manzanillo Highlands 30 Dillard Rd | Highlands 828-526-0608 Free dessert on Valentine’s Day

Midpoint Restaurant & Bar 332 Main St | Highlands 828-526-2277 | midpointhighlandsnc.com Special menu, call for reservations.

SweeTreats & Highlands Deli 115 S 4th St | Highlands 828-526-9632 The Ugly Dog Public House 294 S 4th St | Highlands 828-526-8364 | theuglydogpub.com Regular menu on Valentine’s Day, join them for an ‘Stupid Cupid’ alterntive Valentine’s Day party.

Tug’s Proper 310 Main St | Highlands 828-526-3555 | tugsproper.com Wild Thyme Gourmet 343 Main St #D | Highlands 828-526-4035 | wildthymegourmet.com

Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar 465 Main St | Highlands 828-787-2990

Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro 474 Main St | Highlands 828-526-3807 | wolfgangs.net

Julep Kitchen at Julep Farms 500 Hwy 246 | Dillard 706-960-9600 | julep.farm Valentine’s Day Menu Friday, Feb. 14 5 - 9 p.m. | $65pp Last reservation at 8:30 p.m.

The Blind Mule 502 Blue Ridge Rd | Lake Toxaway 828-553-8978 | blindmulerestaurant.com Offering a 4-course dinner for 2 for $75 featuring soup, salad, choice of entrees, and dessert. Ala carte menu items available.

The Log Cabin Restaurant 130 Log Cabin Ln | Highlands 828-526-5777 | logcabinhighlands.com

Cork & Barrel Lounge 3093 US Hwy 64 E | Sapphire 828-743-7477 thecorkandbarrellounge.com

Madison’s Restaurant 445 Main St | Highlands 828-787-2525 oldedwardsinn.com/dining/madisons Valentine’s menu specials. Guests can have flowers from Oakleaf Flower and Garden or an Old Edwards gift delivered right to the table.

Meritage Bistro 490 Carolina Way | Highlands 828-526-1019 | meritagehighlands.com Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles.

El Manzanillo Cashiers Ingles Shopping Center | Cashiers 30 US Hwy 64 E | 828-743-5522 The Falls Cafe and Grill 9 Toxaway Church Rd | Lake Toxaway 828-877-3322 Open for lunch on Valentine’s Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Restaurant at Greystone Inn 220 Greystone Ln | Lake Toxaway 828-966-4700 | thegreystoneinn.com Serving a special Valentine’s Day dinner, $70 pp. Reservations required.

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Restaurant at Greystone Inn

Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company 50 Slicers Ave | Sapphire 828-743-0220 sapphiremountainbrewingcompany.com Offering Valentine Day Dinner with choice of several appetizers, five entrees, as well as 25% off champagne bottles, 4 to 9 p.m.

Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Slabtown Pizza 45 Slab Town Rd | Cashiers 828-743-0020 | slabtownpizza.com The Library Kitchen + Bar 184 Cherokee Tr | Sapphire 828-743-5512 | librarykitchenandbar.com Featuring a special Valentine’s menu as well as their regular a la carte menu. The Valentine’s menu will be available both Friday and Saturday and will feature an appetizer, intermezzo, entree and dessert for $98.

Opening at 5 p.m. with the last reservation at 9 p.m.

Mica’s Restaurant 25 Logan Creek Tr | Sapphire 828-743-5740 | micas-restaurant.com Open on Valentine’s Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring their regular menu. Geoff McBride and Scott Baker perform at 6:30 p.m.

The Orchard Restaurant 905 Hw.y 107 S| Cashiers (828) 743-7614 | theorchardcashiers.com 6 | Va l e n t i n e ’ s

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Table 64 3093 US Highway 64 E |Sapphire 828-743-4135 Ugly Dog Public House - Cashiers 25 Frank Allen Rd | Cashiers 828-743-3000 | theuglydogpub.com Villa Amato 15887 Rosman Hwy | Lake Toxaway 828-885-7700 Special Valentine’s offerings Whiteside Brewing Company 128 NC-107 | Cashiers 828-743-6000 Enjoy live music with Doug Ramsey 5:30 to 8:30 pm Winslow’s Hideaway 33 Village Walk Way | Cashiers 828-743-2226 | winslowshideawaync.com Open on Valentine’s Day from 5 to 9 pm, featuring fresh stone crab, and a variety of delicious entrees and appetizers.

The Zookeeper Bistro 45 Slab Town Rd | Cashiers 828-743-7711 | thezookeeperbistro.com Enjoy Brunch with your Sweetie Valentine’s Day weekend. Brunch served Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

After Dinner Evening on the Plateau brings its own romantic vibe, some of it as subtle as a deeply sensual dessert/wine pairing, some of it as seductive as live music performances delivered with passion and precision, and some of it as counter-intuitive as a Stupid Cupid party turned up to 11.

Find the measure of passion that speaks to you and your Beloved.

Photo by Ginger Moseley

Bésame Cocktail, available Valentine’s Weekend at Hummingbird Lounge.

Crafted with Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Blood Orange & Cherry Liqueur, and House made Blood Orange Syrup

Dessert and Wine Pairings Cake Bar at Creekside 429 N 4th St | Highlands 828-421-2042 Enjoy an indulgently curated selection of specialty desserts and wine pairings - with live music by Tyler Kittle & Company on Friday and Saturday nights of Valentine’s Day weekend. Two seatings each evening, 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. By reservation only.

Stupid Cupid Party Ugly Dog Public House 294 S 4th St | Highlands 828-526-8364 | theuglydogpub.com Not a lover? We got you covered!

Free specialty dessert for singles and anti-Valentine’s Day cocktails.

Live Music Hummingbird Lounge 455 Main St | Highlands 828-787-2525 | oldedwardsinn.com Savor specialty cocktails and live music beginning at 6 p.m. Valentine’s Day Weekend.

Ugly Dog Public House - Cashiers 25 Frank Allen Rd | Cashiers 828-743-3000 | theuglydogpub.com Check facebook for list of fun specialty cocktails.

Mica’s Restaurant 25 Logan Creek Tr | Sapphire 828-743-5740 | micas-restaurant.com Geoff McBride and Scott Baker perform at 6:30 p.m.

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Take It With You Of course, for some people the unspoiled beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau makes it nearly a sin to eat indoors, no matter how glorious the dining room.

For them, take-out is the only true romantic option. A bottle of wine offers the possibility to score the Romantic Trifecta – the potential to loosen the tongue, weaken inhibitions, and warm the heart.

Bryson’s Food Store 103 Highlands Plaza | Highlands 828-526-3775 | brysonsfoodstore.com You’re one stop Valentine’s Day headquarters with flowers, candy, balloons, cards, wine and delicious meals to go.

Mountain Fresh Grocery 521 Main St | Highlands NC 828-526-2400 | mfgro.com Feb. 14 is steak night. Enjoy chocolate covered strawberries on the buffet and a great wine selecton.

Cake Bar at Creekside 429 N 4th St | Highlands 828-421-2042 Delicious items in their takeout case available Friday. Feb. 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Kitchen CarryAway and Catering 350 South 5th St | Highlands 828-526-2110 | thekitchenofhighlands.com Delicious items in their takeout case available Friday. Feb. 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dusty’s Rhodes Superette 493 Dillard Rd | Highlands 828-526-2762 Special Valentine’s menu to go

Cashiers ABC 818 Highway 64 East | Cashiers 828-743-4015

Fressers Courtyard Cafe and Catering 470 Oak St | Highlands 828-526-8847 | wecaterhighlands.com Offering private catering for Valentine’s Day Highlands ABC 81 Highlands Plaza | Highlands 828-526-5470 Highlands Wine Shoppe 269 Oak St | Highlands 828-526-4080 | highlandswineshoppe.com

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Swagnar’s Cellar 40 Village Walk Way | Cashiers 828-743-7011 Ingles 64 E | Cashiers 828-743-3801 The Wine Cellar of Cashiers 130 US Hwy. 64 | Cashiers 828-743-1823

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Flowers & Sweets

The presence of a bouquet of flowers or even a simple blossom is a wonderful complement to a budding romance or a love that’s deepened with the passage of years.

We’re going to remind you that any sort of romance is enhanced with the presence of chocolate. Duh.

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Flowers Oakleaf Flower & Garden 133 S. 4th St | Highlands 828-526-8000 | oakleafstyle.com 25% Off your Sweetheart’s bouquet this Valentine’s Day, tell ‘em you saw it in this guide.

Crown Heritage Flowers 95 Highlands Plaza | Highlands 828-526-8671 facebook.com/crownheritageflowers Custom arrangements that wow every time.

10% discount on all non-rose arrangements ordered before Feb. 8. Premium dozen rose arrangements starting at $50.

Fiddlehead Designs 384 Hwy. 107 | Cashiers 828-743-5362 | fiddleheaddesignsnc.com

Sweets Chocolate Heaven & Cake Bar 2254 Dillard Road & 429 N 4th St Highlands, NC | 828-421-2042 lovechocolateheaven.com Kilwin’s Sweets 341 Main St | Highlands 828-526-3788 | kilwins.com/highlands J. Gabriel 252 Hwy. 107 S | Cashiers 828-743-7151 | jgabrielliving.com Wondrful collection of handmade gourmet truffles.

Sugar Cloud Baking Company 113 US 64 E | Cashiers 828-774-9709 | sugarcloudxoxo.com Order your gourmet cupcakes early!

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Get Away Of course, the setting for your romantic rendezvous is critical to establishing the all-important mood for your time together. The Plateau offers an entire spectrum of accommodation choices – ignite your passion in a rustic cabin 1,000 miles from the cares of the world, submerge yourself in the warm charms of an elegant bed & breakfast, or indulge your appetites in the midst of a sumptuous suite.

200 Main 200 Main St | Highlands 855-271-2809 | 200main.com

Main Street Inn 270 Main St | Highlands 828-526-2590 | mainstreet-inn.com

The Chandler Inn 790 N 4th St | Highlands 828-482-7736| thechandlerinn.com

Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages 264 Dillard Rd | Highlands 828-526-2267 | mitchellslodge.com

Fire Mountain 700 Happy Hill Rd | Scaly Mountain 800-775-4446 | firemt.com A beautiful setting for a Romantic Weekend.

Call for availability.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa 445 Main St | Highlands 866-526-8008 | oldedwardsinn.com A celebration filled with couples massages at The Spa at Old Edwards; A 10%-50% off select jewelry sale at Acorns Boutique January 31 - February 16; His and Hers specialty cocktails and live music in Hummingbird Lounge; and Valentine’s menu specials in Madison’s Restaurant.

Half Mile Farm 214 Half Mile Dr | Highlandas 855-271-7246 | halfmilefarm.com Highlands Inn Lodge 96 Log Cabin Ln | Highlands 828-526-5899 | highlandsinnlodge.com Call for availability.

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Park on Main 205 Main St | Highlands 800-221-5078 | theparkonmain.com

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The Inn at Mill Creek 420 Carolina Way | Highlands 828-526-9999 | creeksidevillagehighlands.com Enjoy a Valentine’s Day special: 40% off regular rate with a 2 night minimum.

Whiteside Cove Cottages 5078 Whiteside Cove Rd | Highlands 828-526-2222 Cashiers Village Inn 7 Slab Town Rd | Cashiers 828-743-7706 | cashiersvillageinn.com See website for Valentine’s Day specials.

Greystone Inn 220 Greystone Ln | Lake Toxaway 828-966-4700 | thegreystoneinn.com Fill every moment with romantic luxury when you escape to The Greystone with cloud soft beds, an intimate spa, warm fires, fine wines and rose petal turn downs. Room rates starting at $139 per night.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley 3245 Highway 64 E | Sapphire 828-743-4545| hilton.com Laurelwood Inn 58 NC-107| Cashiers 828-743-9939 | laurelwoodinn.com The Orchard Guest Cottage 905 NC-107 | Cashiers 828-743-7614 | theorchardcashiers.com Stay 3 nights at the Orchard Guest Cottage and receive a $50 credit for dinner at the Orchard Restaurant. Reserve this Valentine’s special at guestcottage@theorchardcashiers.com.

Black Bear Lodge 19386 Rosman Hwy Hwy 64 W | Sapphire, NC 828-553-6535 | blackbearlodgeofsapphire.com

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Something Different

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The people behind this list have lived and loved on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for decades.

That’s how we know that love can find its voice in the most unexpected of places.

Try these spots with an open heart and an open mind. Trust us on this.

The Bascom 323 Franklin Rd | Highlands 828-526-4949 | thebascom.org Browse current art exhibitions in the breathtaking campus.

Highlands Aerial Park 9625 Dillard Rd | Scaly Mountain 828-482-1422 highlandsaerialpark.com Highlands Ice Skating Rink Located in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street | Highlands 828-526-3556 Open Thursday 1-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday 1-5 p.m. The perfect spot to make cherished memories.

Highlands Playhouse 362 Oak St | Highlands 828-526-2695 highlandsplayhouse.org Movie Showtimes: Tuesdays Saturdays 1, 4 & 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 & 4 p.m.

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 7420 Dillard Rd | Scaly Mountain 828-526-3737 | scalymountain.com Enjoy ice skating and snow tubing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. The Spa at Old Edwards 16 Church St | Highlands 828-526-9887 oldedwardsinn.com/spa Book a Couples Massage with rose petals and champagne.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area 127 Sapphire Valley Rd | Sapphire 828-743-7663 skisapphirevalley.com

Yoga Highlands Yoga For Self Love 464 Carolina Way | Highlands 828-526-8880 | yogahighlands.com Friday‭, Feb. 14, 10:30 to 11:4 5 a.m. Yoga for Self-Love‭, ‬a Valentine›s Day treatyourself class‭. ‬Yin style practice‭- w ‬ hich means all ability levels‭, ‬slow pace‭, ‬reclined poses‭, ‬and inward focus‭. ‬When we fall in love everything around us becomes more beautiful and appealing‭. ‬Falling in love with yourself is no exception‭. ‬Taught by Rachel Kinback‭, ‬CYT 500‭. $‬18‭ Canyon Spa 120 Lonesome Valley Road | Cashiers 828-743-0006 lonesomevalley.com/canyonspa 10% off 2 services on February 14 or 15 plus a glass of complimentary bubbles following treatment (couples encouraged) - or - Free gift with the purchase of a gift certificate February 13, 14, or 15.

Cashiers Valley Fusion CBD Partner Yoga 21A Lance Rd | Cashiers 828-743-9000 cashiersvalleyfusion.com Friday‭, ‬Feb. 14. Enjoy having fun and connecting with your partner, spouse or friend! Share your practice and delve deeper into beginner friendly partner poses.

This event will be fun and relaxing and will begin with CBD Honey tea and include application of CBD oil, and a CBD gift to take home! $85.00 Early Bird Special OR $100.00 after February 7th.

Greystone Inn 220 Greystone Ln | Lake Toxaway 828-966-4700 thegreystoneinn.com Offering a 20% discount on all Signature Spa services to local residents this winter.

This offer is valid Monday - Thursday every week in January, February and March.

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