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THE MOUNTAINS OF YOUTH

Seeking wellness & longevity in Plateau living

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LUNCH OFF THE BEATEN PATH 100 YEARS OF CAMP MERRIE-WOODE A DAY TRIP TO GREENVILLE

IN THIS ISSUE

SPRING 2018

28 MAGNIFICENT, OCEANFRONT ESTATE IN NAPLES

FEATURED NEW LISTINGS

54 WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

Sprawling estate privately situated on over six acres

89 TRILLIUM

Mark Carruth custom home

99 STONECREEK ESTATES

A short walk to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley

99 MILL CREEK

Sits on a sparkling private lake on the north side of Yellow Mountain

102 HOLLY FOREST

First time on the market with a terrific central location

LUNCH off the BEATEN PATH

Written by Kristin Bowen

ABOVE: Photos courtesy of Fortify Kitchen & Bar. House made duck prosciutto, burrata, smoked salmon, hummus, fig mostarda, variety of house made pickles, pickled Plantation Farm quail egg // Vegetarian quiche, petite Fortify salad

JOURNEYING FOR LUNCH AWAY FROM THE familiar is a great way to learn about the area outside of your own backyard. While taking in the fresh, cool mountain air on your drive, you will come across spectacular scenery no matter which direction you venture. We have put together our top ten most interesting list of eateries with many being within an hour drive from the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. As you meander toward your destination, take in the spectrum of color, the diverse terrain, and explore a bigger playground. Happy eating!

RIZZO’S BAKERY & BISTRO

91 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC Lunch Thursday-Saturday 10 am to 3 pm rizzosbakeryandbistro.com, 828-369-7774

One of the closest destination lunch spots on our list, Rizzo’s is well known for their daily homemade breads and custom cakes, and most recently their mouthwatering lunch. With a daily changing menu, attention to detail is obvious with their creative use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Make sure to save room for dessert!

We recommend: Baked In-House Tomato Tart or Quiche //Applewood Smoked Ham & Brie Cheese Paris Sandwich // Barbara’s Meatloaf Sandwich

FORTIFY

69 North Main Street, Clayton, GA Lunch served Wednesday-Saturday 11:30 am -2:30 pm fortifyclayton.com, 706-782-0050

hot spot day trip

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Even just twenty years ago, Greenville was far from cool. Many described it as a decaying town with few job prospects and a waning population due in large part to the mass exodus of the textile industry in the 60s. Fast-forward to today and Greenville is on fire! It is not only a hot destination but also a vibrant and bustling city boasting a fast-growing population of almost 70,000. CNN Money has ranked Greenville as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S. while in 2017 Condé Nast Traveler ranked it as one of the best small cities in America. The secret is out, making it a great time to plan a visit to Greenville now.

Only an hour and a half drive from Cashiers and a little more from Highlands, Greenville makes an exciting day trip (or overnight) to experience all that this vivid city has to offer. Between their array of live music, historic sites, over one hundred restaurants, festivals, and outdoor fun, this is a small city with a fast pulse.

If you arrive early enough for breakfast, make your way to Biscuit Head for one of their specialty biscuits, like their decadent pulled pork, jalapeno pimento, bacon, poached egg, and maple syrup option. In keeping with southern tradition, their biscuits are the size of a cat’s head. This small breakfast/lunch chain based in Asheville makes you break any diet in a snap, but then again Greenville is not a place to go on a diet. It’s a foodie town.

Before even thinking about your next meal, work off that biscuit by walking or biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 19.9-mile scenic path created on a historic rail bed. This well-maintained, paved trail offers gentle walks or easy rides along the Reedy River and through Falls Park, a 32-acre park that runs through downtown. One of the most photographed parks in all of South Carolina, Falls Park should not be missed with its abundant lush green spaces, scenic overlooks, botanicals, waterfalls, and the architecturally renowned suspension Liberty Bridge. For bike rentals, Reedy Rides, or Sunrift can set you up for just about any outdoor sport. For more active cyclists take the Swamp Rabbit all the way to Traveler’s Rest, a tiny town nine miles away, which was once a “resting spot for weary travelers” and home to several Indian tribes.

For guided excursions, there are tours for history buffs, food lovers, and adventurers. Greenville Glides offers a popular guided Segway tour, a refreshing way to see the sites. For baseball enthusiasts, the Greenville Drive, the Class-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, plays competitively at a downtown minor league ballpark resembling Boston’s Fenway Park where spectators lounge on picnic blankets. Greenville was home to legendary baseball player “Shoeless” Joe Jackson whose one-time residence is now a memorial library and small museum. Greenville’s very walkable down.

FEATURED PROPERTY

NAPLES, FL - Incomparable Port Royal Estate home with wide water views of Buccaneers Bay. Walls of glassdisappear offering seamless indoor and outdoor living areas. This estate comes fully furnished and designed by Godfrey Design Consultants. Bronzed sculptures of fire and water by a world-renown artist flow into the gorgeous infinity pool. Murano glass and commissioned artwork specifically designed for this home. These are just a few of the fine points that compliment this stunning property. Spacious outdoor kitchen and lanai with keystone fireplace and outdoor bar. Master bedroom with his and her baths, stunning hand carved marble tub, and private dressing rooms. There are five additional impressive guest suites. Gated entry with five-car garage. The magnificent gardens and landscaping that surround this property are beyond compare. Offered at $15,900,000.

Contact your local Silver Creek agent for an introduction to the leading real estate professionals in Naples.

MOUNTAINS OF YOUTH

Finding longevity in mountain living

WRITTEN BY KRISTIN BOWEN

what is sustainable seafood?

What is sustainable seafood? The Monterey Bay Aquarium defines it as Seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that have minimal impact on ocean health and ensure the availability of seafood for future generations.

Today half of the fish eaten in the U.S. is farmed, and the practice is growing fast. Just as we raise cattle and chickens to eat, we’re now raising seafood to meet the growing global demand. Aquaculture, or farming of fish and other seafood, is helping relieve increasing pressure on our ocean resources.

Global aquaculture includes 100 species, farmed in everything from traditional earthen ponds to high-tech tank systems. Each farming system has its own distinct environmental footprint. By choosing seafood from better farms and production systems, consumers can play a positive role in reducing aquaculture’s potential negative impacts.

How do you know which fish to purchase? Download the Seafood Watch App by the Monterey Bay Aquarium for your guide to sustainable seafood. The app will provide you with markets or grocery stores near you that participate in the program, as well as allow you to search all the various types of fish and their ratings.

What do the colors mean?

○○ Green - Best Choice

○○ Yellow - Good Alternative

○○ Red - Avoid

White - Eco-Certification. In addition to “Best Choice” and “Good Alternatives,” look for certain eco-certified labels on specific seafood.

CEDAR HILL

THE MOUNTAIN LIFE

SITUATED AT 4,000 FEET IN THE PRESTIGIOUS CEDAR HILL COMMUNITY, THIS MOUNTAINTOP GETAWAY IS BASED ON A DESIGN BY RENOWNED LOCAL ARCHITECT TRAVIS MILETI. OFFERED AT $1,675,000.