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une. Typically accompanied by graduation caps fung high in
the air and dads making room for another tie. Here on the
plateau, its also joined by hot barbecue grills, cool cocktails
and friends returning to gather for another season. Thank you
for including us in your gatherings - we welcome you and look
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Events
Dining
78 Cornucopia Restaurant
80 Green Smoothie
81 One of My Favorite Things
82 Slabtown Pizza
84 Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro
85 Grandpops Ice Cream Parlor
86 Star of the Bar Nicolle Kenyon
87 Scaly Mountain Womens Club
90 Dining Guide
Inside The Laurel
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Contributing Writers: David Wilkes, Amanda Sullivan, Lindsey Mann, Tom Chillemi, Elizabeth Fletcher,
Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Sue Blair, Matthew Bradley, Dr. Anastasia Halldin,
David Stroud, Curt Christiansen, Tonya Hensley and Michelle Price
Making it Happen
16 SOAR Adventure Race
17 Highlands Rotary Cookout
18 June at Biological Station
19 Taste of the Plateau
20 June at CLE
21 Village Nature Series
22 Ryan Boss
23 Humane Society
24 Rotary Bingo
25 Lunch for Literacy
26 Scholarship Golf Tournament
27 Cashiers County Fair
28 Arts and Crafts Festival
29 Mountain Tennis Challenge
30 Fishes and Loaves
32 Saturdays on Pine
34 Summertime Arts and Crafts
36 Highlands Motoring Festival
38 Under the Stars
39 Beneft Antiques Show
40 Wine and Wickets
41 Summer Fashion Show
42 Fireworks Extravaganza
43 Bald Rock Horse Exhibition
44 Rabun County Music Festival
46 Dovecote Garden Lectures
47 Highlands Fourth of July
48 Maria Howell Concert
40 Area Calendar
The Arts
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94 Adventure Out
95 Hope for the American Chestnut
98 Fly Fishing
99 Organic Gardening
100 Ireland Golf Trip
102 Criter Corner
104 Know Our Birds
105 Waterfall Guide
Venture Out
118 A Fairy Tale
Mountain Wedding
144 Carpe Diem Farms
146 Forever Farms
147 Rotary Club of Highlands
148 Big Brothers Big Sisters
150 Highlands Literacy Council
151 Three River Fly Fishing
152 Tour de Cashiers
Giving Back
132 Grand Location Beautiful View
134 The Right Con Text
136 Portfolio Maintenance
137 The Right Adjustment
138 Dealing with Sciatica
139 Introducing NAMI
140 Words for Investors
Homes & Lifestyles
154 The Look
155 The Corner Store
156 Cashiers Emporium
158 Bounds Cave Rugs
159 Hampton Relics
160 Peter Pioli, ASID
161 Shear Sensations
Business
The Arts Cont
69 Highlands-Cashiers Art League
70 Bel Canto
71 Festival of Feasts
74 Mountain Mist Gallery
75 Bluegrass at PAC
60 Cover Artist Todd Ransom
64 Cynthia Cochran Kinard
65 Mountains in Bloom
66 MET at PAC
67 Chamber Music Festival
68 Highlands Playhouse
108 Highlands History
110 Sapphire Valley History
112 Cashiers History
114 Glenville Area Historical Society
History
THE LAUREL MAGAZI NE JUNE 2014
And the Winner is
G
reat seafood may not be the frst thing that comes to
mind when you think of mountain cuisine. But our tal-
ented chefs of Highlands and Cashiers wont let simple
geography get in the way of their culinary inspiration.
Defning calamari squid is the simple part. Preparing it for the
discriminating foodies of our area takes a bit more skill, practice
and talent.
So, which restaurant claimed the most votes for the best
calamari?
On the Verandah won the calamari competition with its dis-
tinctive ofering. The calamari is beer-battered, served with a
housemade ancho chili sauce and is divinely savory.
A 30-year-old Highlands treasure, On the Verandah is serenely
located on the shores of Lake Sequoyah.
Read more about On the Verandah at www.thelaurelmaga-
zine.com/news/2014OTV.
Look for future reader polls in upcoming editions of The Lau-
rel and at facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine.
READERS POLL
On The Verandahs
Calamari
EVENTS
I
f youve seen documentaries and movies like Captain Phil-
lips, you know the outstanding job United States Special
Operations teams perform in unimaginable situations. In
1980, the aborted rescue attempt of the Iranian hostages
brought their heroism to light, when they lost eight members
of the newly established Delta Force in that mission.
Concerned citizens established a support system for the
families of all special ops soldiers who die in the line of duty.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a top-rated
nonprofit organization that supports the militarys special
operations forces and their families through three programs:
college scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Spe-
cial Operations Forces; family services, including educational
and family counseling, and advocacy support; and Wounded
Special Operations Forces Support, including immediate fi-
nancial stipends of $3,000.
For 13 years, a group of dedicated volunteers in Highlands
has sponsored the Special Operations Advenure Race, which
is focused on the first and second directives of SOWF, surviv-
ing childrens college education and counseling.
SOAR is a challenging four-segment competition running,
cycling, rappelling, and paddling staged in the beautiful and
rugged mountains of the Highlands Plateau. Add to that ori-
enteering where competitors are given a map and compass
to navigate station to station. Just as special ops forces must
negotiate a myriad of obstacles to complete their mission, so
must the participants of SOAR. It is a supreme test of mind,
body, and spirit.
Thanks to participants, sponsors, volunteers, and gener-
ous benefactors, SOAR has risen to the occasion every year,
giving many young people the support they need to make
it through difficult emotional and financial times. A college
education is the legacy a fallen soldier can still give his or her
child, even if he/she is not there to see it.
You can help. Sign up for the SOAR race that begins Fri-
day, June 21, at the Highlands Rec Park. Registrants can par-
ticipate solo or duo. The sprint category is a 35 mile race
and the elite is 50 miles. There are more than 16 divisions
grouped by gender, age, and so forth, and each one has its
own champion.
We are hoping for one hundred participants this year. En-
try fee for an elite participant is $270, but if you are active
military you can get 50 percent off. The sprint race fee is $100
per single entry says SOAR spokesperson Jim Oesterle.
Each racer generates about $80.00 for the cause after ex-
penses. We need more racers and more private donations.
We want to make this year the best ever for these deserv-
ing kids all over America whose parent has paid the supreme
price for all of us, says SOAR supporter Clinton OBrien.
Go to SOARHighlands.org, the best and easiest way to reg-
ister or give donations. Lets make certain Highlands soars in
its 2014 contributions to this amazing project.
The outstanding athletes of the Special Operations Adventure Race, set for the trails and waterways around Highlands on Friday, June 21,
provide a lifeline to deserving young American scholars.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo by Sarah Valentine
Bound to SOAR
EVENTS
Annual 4th of July Cookout
T
he Rotary Club of Highlands will present its Annual Fourth
of July Cookout at the Community Buildings parking lot,
next to the town ball feld. A second location will be on
Hickory Street at the ball park.
Food will be available from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Choose
your entre -- from hamburgers, hot dogs, or chicken fillets
-- for your box lunch, which will include pickles, potato chips
and a cookie. All condiments will be available.
The cookout complements the various events to be held
at the ball park on the Fourth, including a visit by MAMA,
Highlands-Cashiers Hospitals emergency helicopter. The
Highlands Fire Departments ladder truck will be on display.
There will also be games for children and adults, among
which will be a three-legged race and a water balloon toss.
At 1:00 P.M. at Mill Creek, the stream by SweeTreats, the
Third Annual Rotary Rubber Duck Derby will be held. Buy a
rubber duck for $10 and have a chance to win $250 for 1st
place, $100 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place.
All proceeds from the cookout and the Rubber Duck Der-
by will benefit the Rotary Clubs charity fund, which provides
grants to the many Highlands organizations which help to
make a better community.
Contributed by Robin Phillips
The Rotary Club of Highlands Fourth of July Cookout is the centerpiece of a day of fun.
Forest Forays
EVENTS
T
he Highlands Biological Foundations annual Zahner Con-
servation Lecture Series will begin this month, continuing
a summer tradition that began in the 1930s.
These lectures are held on Thursday evenings at the High-
lands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road) at 6:30 P.M. and are
free and open to the public. To complement the lectures, well
have Forays from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. the next day, Friday,
to explore the topics in much more depth. Each Foray is led by
either staf from the Biological Station or by professionals from
local conservation organizations. Additional details, including
cost, will be posted on our website at www.highlandsbiologi-
cal.org/forays/ as they become available.
On June 19, Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin from the University of
Louisville will give a lecture titled Mr. Jeferson and the Giant
Moose: Natural History in Early America. The next day, Friday,
June 20, at 10:00 A.M., join us for a Drift Trip on the Little Ten-
nessee River, where we will explore the natural and cultural
history of the region by canoe.
You do not have to go to the tropics to see beautiful, color-
ful fsh. On June 26, Dr. Mollie Cashner from Austin Peay State
University will discuss Nest Association in North American
Minnows: A Colorful Conundrum. To complement her lec-
ture, we will have a Fish Foray the next day, June 27, at 10:00
A.M. that will change the way you look at southern Appala-
chian streams. For more information about these and other
programs, visit www.highlandsbiological.org or call (828) 526-
2221. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-
proft organization.
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok
Explore our natural heritage at the Highlands Nature Center Mr. Jeferson and the Giant Moose, June 19; Drift Trip on the Little Tennessee,
June 20; Nest Association in North American Minnows, June 26; and a look at local streams, June 27.
Taste of the Plateau
EVENTS
S
ummit Charter School is staging two irresistible culinary
fundraisers this June.
Beginning Thursday, June 26, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M.
a Vine and Dine Patron Party and Gourmet Wine-Pairings Din-
ner will be held at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. A
Food and Wine Tasting Event is scheduled for Sunday, June
29, from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the schools campus.
Karl Lundgren, Executive Chef for The Country Club of Sap-
phire Valley, is the featured chef.
Chef Karl has maintained Five Star and Five Diamond rat-
ings at such outstanding establishments as The Breakers Ho-
tel (Palm Beach, Florida), Silks (San Francisco), and The Boca
Raton Resort & Club (Boca Raton, Florida).
Participating restaurants include Biltmore, Bunny Bites
Carrot Cakes, Burlingame Country Club, Canyon Kitchen,
Chocolate Heaven, Cornucopia, Cornucopia Cheese Shop,
Dark Cove Cheese, El Azteca, Fressers Courtyard Cafe, Kil-
wins, Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, Nectar Juice Bar, Old
Edwards Club, Old Edwards Inn & Spa -- Madisons, On The
Side BBQ at Cashiers Farmers Market, Slab Town Pizza, The
Cork & Barrel Lounge, The Country Club of Sapphire Val-
ley, The Orchard, The Ugly Dog Pub, Trillium Links & Lake
Club, The Lost HIker, Rukas Table, and Satulah Mountain
Brewing Company.
And where do the proceeds from these festivities go? The
Summit Charter School is a tuition-free North Carolina Honor
School of Excellence, enrolling students in Grades K-8. Serv-
ing the diverse socio-economic families of Jackson, Macon,
and Transylvania counties, the schools mission is to provide
a creative and nurturing environment where our children can
seek excellence within themselves and in their endeavors.
Proceeds raised will help close the $1,500 gap between the
per pupil allotment given by the state and county and what it
costs to educate each student at Summit.
For more information about the Taste of the Plateau and
its evolving lineup of participating chefs, visit tasteofthepla-
teau.org. Your donation, in exchange for an entertaining
weekend, is a long-term investment in our childrens futures.
Summit Charter Schools annual Taste of the Plateau events will be held June 26 and June 29.
EVENTS
Jam-Packed June at CLE
T
he month of June at the Center for Life Enrichment is
so jam-packed with great classes its almost impossible
to list them all.
You can learn about the current state of affairs in Japan
with Dr. David Ambaras Associate Professor of History at
NC State. Discover the secrets of animal communication in
Animal Communication: Tales of Sex and Violence from the
Swamp.
A panel of experienced authors will discuss, De-Mystifying
Publishing -- Self Publishing Explored. You can expand your
knowledge of World War I, get new insights into the complex
romance of Antony and Cleopatra, or explore the life and
work of one of Americas great authors, William Faulkner.
There are computer classes, cooking classes, bridge class-
es and so much more during the rest of the season at the
Center for Life Enrichment.
For a complete listing of classes or to become a member
contact the CLE office at (828) 526-8811 or visit clehighlands.
com. Please plan on joining us for our opening season party
Monday, June 9, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on the porch of the Peg-
gy Crosby Center, located on South Fifth Street in Highlands.
RSVP is requested.
Contributed by Bonnie Dayton
The Center for Life Enrichment launches its frenetic 2014 season with a party, slated for 5:00 P.M. Monday, June 9.
EVENTS
Find Dining
C
an some plants really prevent and cure cancer? Is it true
that some garden variety weeds can add favor to a sum-
mer salad? How do you identify edible mushrooms and
where do you fnd them? These are just a few questions that
Ashevilles famed forager Alan Muskat will answer during the
Village Nature Series 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 24, at The Village
Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.
He adds that wild edibles are so nutritious that they are
the real super foods. Muskat has been featured in articles in
Southern Living and The New Yorker as well as a segment on
CBS News.
The talk, Of the Eaten Path, will separate wild food fact
and fction. With show and smell, wit and wisdom, Muskat
will share tales of high-class survival.
The Village Nature Series is a free, monthly program of nat-
uralist presentations sponsored by The Village Green and the
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
Muskat will also lead a private foraging tour of Skylight Farm
near Cashiers on Wednesday, June 25. Participants will learn to
safely identify and gather wild plants and mushrooms from the
farms feld and forest. A fnd dining experience will follow
with lunch. Former Charleston Chef Chris Weihs will demon-
strate and prepare a delicious meal with the foraged food. For
more information, pricing and reservations call (828) 743-3434
or email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com. Proceeds from this
special event beneft The Village Green.
For more information on The Village Nature Series you can
visit villagegreencashiersnc.com and click on the Events tab.
Contributed by Ann Self
Join forager Alan Muskat for a celebration of natures generous bounty
and a food gathering ramble, June 24 and 25.
EVENTS
Look Whos
Bossome!
A
t 14, Ryan Boss began playing guitar, inspired by the
performance styles of Michael Jackson and Stevie Ray
Vaughan. By 17 he was fronting bands and performing
live. Now, at age 23, he has caught the eyes and ears of produc-
ers in Nashville and Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Ryan Boss sings a new breed of Southern music, full of the
soulful inspiration that creates the best of blues/rock, says
John Tiven, producer of Wilson Picket and B.B. King
While he performs a vast repertoire of classic rock and blues
tunes going all the way back to the 1950s, his real passion is writ-
ing his own songs. In fact, Fran Kowalski, founder of Thrill Build-
ing Music in Nashville, will produce Bosss frst album this fall.
Boss would have gotten into the studio sooner, but he is so hot
right now, hes booked solid.
Highlands fans are among the lucky ones who will get a
chance to see and hear Boss in a live acoustic concert at the Ugly
Dog Pub Saturday, June 14, for a lunch performance.
On Sunday the 15, catch him at the Village Square Art and
Craft Show, playing two sets at 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.
After that, he is performing all over the southeast with a full
week at Muscle Shoals, Alabama in August. Boss will record a
cut at the world-famous Fame Studios on August 5. His tour also
includes a performance at the Marriott Shoals Hotel August 7,
and Champys, August 8.
To learn more about his performance schedule, songwriting,
history, and representation visit ryanbossmusic.com/ or contact
Bosss agent, Lucy Piller at (404) 422-4552.
Ryan Boss brings his homegrown blend of Southern acoustic rock to
Highlands and Cashiers with a trio of performances lunchtime at The
Ugly Dog Pub, June 14; and at 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Sunday, June 15, at
the Village Art and Craft Show.
EVENTS
Celebrate Humane Heroes
A
Celebration of Humane Heroes: The
2014 CHHS Patron Party is Wednes-
day, August 6, from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M.
at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn one of the
most elegant event venues in the mountains of
North Carolina.
The evening features a tasting station dinner
prepared by Executive Chef Johannes Klapdor
and his world class team at Old Edwards Inn
& Spa, live music, live auction items includ-
ing exclusive golf and restaurant packages,
exquisite private dinner parties, unique and
original works of art, and vacation getaways in
exotic locales.
Victoria Stilwell, world-renowned dog trainer, best-selling au-
thor, and star of the hit TV series Its Me or the Dog on Animal
Planet and CBSs Greatest American Dog, is the guest of honor
and featured presenter at this premier event. Victoria will enter-
tain with her vast knowledge of canine behavior and positive re-
inforcement training, and she will share tips and insights based on
her work with canine companions across the globe.
A highlight of this pre-eminent fundraiser for the Cashiers-High-
lands Humane Society will be the presentation
of the coveted awards for Humane Heroes of
the Year. Two awards will be bestowed, one
for an individual and the other for a business,
who have signifcantly contributed their time,
heart and resources to help further the mission
of CHHS on behalf of the abandoned and ne-
glected animals in our community.
A Celebration of Humane Heroes: The 2014
CHHS Patron Party is limited to just 200 guests
to create an intimate experience and memo-
ries that will last a lifetime. Seats are $375 per
person ($750 per couple), and tables of 10 can
be reserved for $3,500. A substantial portion
of the reservation cost is a generous, tax-deductible contribution
to help CHHS rescue more animals and fnd more forever homes,
and provide vital community outreach programs such as humane
education, pet therapy and low-cost spay/neuter. This stellar eve-
ning for animal lovers is expected to sell out quickly, so reserve
your seats today.
For more information, call CHHS at (828) 743-5752 or email
info@chhumanesociety.org.
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
Victoria Stilwell
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Societys A Celebration of Humane Heroes, set for August 6 at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, spotlights the kind
hearts who support its mission of compassion. For more information or reservations, call (828) 743-5752.
Highlands Rotary Bingo
L
aughter flls the Highlands Community Building throughout
the 15 games as everyone tries to be the frst person to reach
bingo. At only $1 per card, per game, where else can you have
so much fun for so little expense? Be the frst person to fll your
entire card on Game 15 and you will have bragging rights to the
jackpot prize. Enjoy refreshments (donations requested) as you
listen for the number you need for bingo.
The Highlands Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts share equally in
the proceeds of these games. Funds are used to support local
projects throughout the community.
If youd like to add an extra level of support for the scouts, why
not buy a table ad? Full page is $50, half page just $25. It is a great
way to advertise your business. Not in business, but want to sup-
port the Scouts? Just call Bill Edwards at (828) 526-9594.
No matter your age, youll have a great night of fun at Rotary
Bingo. Enjoy free refreshments in a family atmosphere. Rotary
Bingo is one of the many ways the Rotary Club of Highlands partici-
pates in supporting non-proft organizations in the Highlands area.
by Wiley Sloan
Everyone is invited to the Highlands Community Building (next to the Town Ball Field) at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, June 12,
for Boy Scout/Rotary Club of Highlands.
EVENTS
A
re you interested in food or reading?
Sometimes the two can go together -- espe-
cially if you eat out for lunch by yourself or with a
group of friends on Friday, June 27, at restaurants in the
Cashiers/Sapphire area.
On that day a percentage of the restaurants receipts will be
donated to the Literacy Council of Cashiers. The following res-
taurants have graciously agreed to participate and would ap-
preciate your support: Carolina Smokehouse, Cornucopia, Four
Seasons Grille at Sapphire Valley, On the Side Barbeque at Ca-
shiers Farmers Market, Slab Town Pizza, Subway, Wendys and
the Zookeeper Bistro. Two other restaurants who dont serve
lunch are supporting the Council with generous checks: Cork
and Barrel and The Orchard.
The Literacy Council of Cashiers has partnered with Dolly
Partons Imagination Library since 2010 to provide children
from birth to age 5 living in the Cashiers, Cullohwee, Glenville,
and Sapphire zip codes a free age appropriate book monthly in
the mail. Currently over 100 children in the area have benefted
from this program, that is completely free for families as the
Literacy Council pays the sponsorship fee of $30/year/child to
be in the program.
Literacy skills are the key to success in school. So the Literacy
Council has partnered with Blue Ridge School to provide fve
books for every elementary child at the school to read during
the summer. Beginning a book giveaway in March, the Literacy
Council gave 2 books to all children in grades K-6 at Blue Ridge
and K-8 at Summit Charter School. This program will continue
with three books per child being given in the next school year.
They have also helped supply volunteers to assist in reading
with groups of children during the school day. Free tutoring
by volunteers is available to elementary children in the Ca-
shiers area. Parents should contact the Literacy Council at the
number below.
If youd like to add an additional donation or volunteer to
help in any of the Literacy Council activities, please mail a dona-
tion to The Literacy Council of Cashiers, PO Box 791, Cashiers,
NC 28717 or call (828) 508-9384 with questions or to volunteer.
If youd like to register your child for Dolly Partons Imagina-
tion Library Program, youll fnd registration forms at the
Cashiers Library.
So gather a group of your friends and look for signs or post-
ers at each restaurant listed above and have a wonderful lunch
knowing you are supporting the Literacy Council as well as our
local restaurants!
Lunch for
Literacy
Local restaurants are joining with the Literacy Council of Cashiers for
delicious fundraising lunches Friday, June 27.
Everyone is invited to participate.
by Luke Osteen
EVENTS
Fore the Future
T
he 39th Annual Town of
Highlands Scholarship
Golf Tournament is set for
Thursday, June 19, at Wildcat
Clifs Country Club. Scores of lo-
cal high school seniors and con-
tinuing education students who
meet the Town of Highlands
requirements have been se-
lected for this honor. Students
receive anywhere from $300 to
$1,500 a year, and must reap-
ply each year for consideration.
Some have been in the program from high school through a
masters program.
The Town of Highlands, Mountain Findings, Duke Energy,
McGill Associates, the Highlands School PTO, and Wildcat
Clifs Country Club together have made a huge contribution
to students who need that extra fnancial boost to pursue a
higher education.
Town Clerk Rebecca Shuler, herself a recipient of the scholar-
ship while she was in college, says, It helped me tremendously.
After paying tuition there are still books and other costs one
doesnt anticipate that frst year of school. Things would have
been extremely tough for me
without the golf tourney schol-
arship money. Every year recipi-
ents report the same story . . .
they couldnt have done it with-
out the funding.
A warm-up for the tourney
begins at 7:30 A.M. Registration
starts at 7:45 A.M. Breakfast is in-
cluded and is served at 8:00 A.M.
The shotgun start is at 9:00 A.M.
Cost is $150 per player. Partici-
pants play in teams of four. Bring
your own foursome to play or enroll as an individual and be as-
signed to a group.
Mayor David Wilkes started a Fly Fishing Tournament during
his term of ofce to support the scholarship, but the golf tour-
ney still generates the majority of monies. This year on Home-
town Day, October 11, the Town of Highlands will host a craft
show at the Rec Park. Some of the proceeds will add to the
scholarship fund.
Go to highlandsnc.org for more information about the
Scholarship Golf Tournament and the ways the town supports
its students.
The Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf tournament, slated for June 19, provides life-changing support to local graduates.
EVENTS
Come to a County Fair!
T
he Friends of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library is
inviting everyone on the plateau to an old-fashioned Country
Fair to be held on the grounds of the library on July 12, from
1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
The fair is being given in celebration of the librarys 20th anniver-
sary, and is free to the public.
Think hot dogs and soft drinks and popcorn. Clowns and bal-
loons. Musicians.
Think prizes for the winners of the three-legged races, the cake
walk, the pie- eating contest, and the ice cream eating contest spon-
sored by Blue Bell Ice Cream.
Think activities for children, which will include face-painting,
games, story telling and Go Fish.
Joining the festivities will be animals from The Cashiers-High-
lands Humane Society, as well as Tooth Fairies from the Blue Ridge
Free Dental Clinic and Miss P, the beloved Labrador retriever who
has listened to hundreds of children read to her at the library over
the years.
At 1:30 P.M. a ceremony honoring current and former librarians,
library employees, and the many volunteers who have served the
library during the past two decades, will begin with the arrival of
Barbara Carlton by horse and carriage. Mrs. Carlton, who donated
the land for the library in memory of her husband, Albert Carlton,
and who established the Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
Foundation to help support the library, will cut the birthday cake
and welcome county commissioners and other honored guests.
A rafe drawing mid-afternoon will announce the winner of
the coveted king-sized, hand-sewn quilt created and donated by
Graceann Smith, who is chair of the rafe.
Please call the library at (828) 743-0215 for additional information.
Everyone is invited to a County Fair to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library,
from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 12.
by Luke Osteen
EVENTS
Arts and Crafts at The Square
W
here can you cool of on a hot summer day and have lots
of fun, too?
Beautiful Highlands at 4118 feet is the perfect des-
tination, and the Village Square Art and Craft Show is perfect
fun for the whole family. Show dates are June 14 and 15 and
August 23 and 24.
Now in its ninth year, theres something for everyone. Youll fnd
a plethora of fne art plus whimsical folk art, traditional mountain
crafts, metal work, fabric work, jewelry, etc. with demonstrations,
live music and food.
Some local Highlanders will be there, including painter Zach
Claxton, ceramicist Jan Smith, jeweler Lee Byers and wood turner
Donald Krebs. Tim and Nancy Holt, also of Highlands, create beauti-
ful copper chandeliers and sconces for the home. There are many
other home accessories, including pottery and rustic furniture, as
well as garden accessories, bird houses, weavings, childrens cloth-
ing and many more wonderful creations made by regional artisans.
Enjoy live music both days, with dulcimer music by Pick n Play
on Saturday, and the amazing voice and guitar of Ryan Boss (of
Atlanta) on Sunday.
The event is free and goes from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sat-
urday and Sunday in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and neighboring
Highlands Village Square (Fifth and Pine Streets), just one block
from Main Street shops and restaurants.
Plan on breakfast or lunch at Fressers Courtyard Cafe in the Vil-
lage Square. In the park youll fnd fresh-squeezed lemonade, iced
tea, boiled peanuts, and fruit cobbler.
The sponsor, Macon County Art Association, is a non-proft or-
ganization dedicated to promoting and teaching fne arts. While in
the area, please visit their Uptown Gallery in downtown Franklin.
For more information, contact coordinator Cynthia Strain at (828)
787-2021 or cypicturelady@aol.com.
The Village Square Art and Craft Show celebrates the remarkable talents of local artisans, June 14-15
and August 23-24 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park in Highlands, just one block from Main Street.
EVENTS
Tennis Challenge
Love is better the second time around.

Welcome to the second annual Mountain Challenge
fundraiser for the new Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau.
The event was so successful in 2013 that this years ticket sales
and venue space have more than doubled in size.
If you dont have your tickets yet, heres how to get them:
go to Cashiers.com and click on The Mountain Challenge.
Then click on Ticket Sales. Or you can call (828) 743-2775 to
speak to someone directly.
Donna Nickerson, one of the events planners says, We are
honored to bring this world-class event back to the mountains
with former number one tennis stars, Jim Courier and Andy
Roddick showing of their estimable tennis skills. But the real
heart of the event is the immeasurable good that monies raised
will do for our area children through the auspices of the new
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau.
By opening a Boys and Girls Club we hope to provide many
of the extracurricular activities available in large cities to the
children of our rural community for a nominal membership
fee, says Boys and Girls Club board member Cheryl Benitez.
Making these activities available to our own kids will level the
playing feld by providing opportunities for them to discover
their own gifts and abilities, thus making it possible for them to
continue in higher education.
Mountain Challenge fund-raising activities begin on Friday
evening, July 25, with the Summer Soiree. Guests will enjoy
cocktails at a Cirque de Soiree Mountain Street Party, followed
by dinner, a live auction, and entertainment by two Grammy-
winning bands, The Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Steep
Canyon Rangers.
So jump the net, its the best game yet! Grab your tickets,
ranging from simple admission to a full VIP package to witness
local amateur winners take on two incredible world champions
right here in Cashiers. See you July 25 and 26 at the Mountain
Challenge Tennis Exhibition. Youll love it!
by Donna Rhodes
International tennis stars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier return to
the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers on Saturday, July 26, for the
second annual Mountain Challenge. Theres also an exclusive Summer
Soiree set for the night before.
EVENTS
Filling Bowls and Hearts
M
iracles happen every day at Fishes and Loaves.
In 2005, the founders of Fishes and Loaves had a
divine idea. They were astounded to learn that one in
six people in Jackson County are below the poverty line, which
means a lot of families go without food.
So a holy host of volunteers from several area churches and
organizations got together to tackle the hunger problem. And
the results were soul-and-body satisfying. In the nine years
since, the group has seen to it that the dietary needs of many of
Jackson Countys hungry have been met. Last year, 2,191 house-
holds, for a total of 6,815 people, received 3,186 boxes of food.
A box contains three cans each of vegetables, meat, and fruit,
two cans of soup, dried beans, rice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce,
mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and peanut butter. Special
boxes are prepared for Thanksgiving and Christmas distribu-
tion. Recipients are provided food as often as twice a month.
In the winter, the Rotary Club of Cashiers teams up with Fish-
es and Loaves to provide free outerwear to the needy during
the colder months.
Fishes and Loaves has two major fundraisers each year. The
Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast will be held Saturday, July
5, from 7:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Cashiers Community Center.
The Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday,
October 5, from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Zachary-Tolbert
House Pavilion.
For more information about volunteering, donating or re-
ceiving contact Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222. Filling an empty
bowl flls two hearts: the one who hungersand yours.
by Donna Rhodes
The Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast, set for 7:00-11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 5, feeds a crowd of hungry
Cashiers residents and their less-fortunate neighbors throughout the year.
EVENTS
Saturday Summer Music Series
T
hanks to the generous support of Highlands Chamber of
Commerce, Kay and Thomas Craig of The Ugly Dog Pub, and
many generous sponsors, theres a full season of red-hot
performances at Saturdays on Pine.
Saturdays on Pine starts at 6:00 P.M., June 21, and continues
through August 30 at The Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street.
Whether its jazz, country, blue grass, or rock and roll, Saturdays
on Pine will present some of the fnest bands the region has to
ofer and youre sure to have a great time!
On June 21 the Well Strung Band of Highlands will delight
young and old with the sounds of local blue grass. The rocking
sounds of Jerrys Bones, from Charlotte, North Carolina, electri-
fes the downtown on June 28. Shane Bridges Band from Macon,
Georgia, a rising star on the country music charts, performs July 5.
On July 12 the Hobohemians visit from Athens, Georgia. They
will get you dancing with an Americanized vagabond style of jazz,
blues, and folk music, reminiscent of The Squirrel Nut Zippers.
There are many more groups performing each Saturday evening
this season, including Tellico, The Ben Sutton Band, and Copious
Jones. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce, The Ugly Dog Pub or
the shops and restaurants in Highlands for schedule cards so you
dont miss a single minute of fun.
Kay and Thomas Craig hope that Saturdays on Pine brings you
out to enjoy old friends, new friends, or soon-to-be-friends for a
night to remember, every Saturday evening all summer long. Be
sure to enjoy the shops, have a bite to eat and drink, or bring a
picnic and come out for great music in Highlands.
If you are interested in sponsoring Saturdays on Pine, please
call the Chamber at (828) 526-5841 or Kay at The Ugly Dog Pub at
(828) 526-8364. Please be on the lookout for schedule cards, and
go online and visit the bands websites to learn more about the
musicians and check out video clips on YouTube.
You cant fght the music at the raucous Saturdays on Pine series June 21 through August 30 at Highlands Pine Street Park.
EVENTS
Pickin, Grinnin,
Whittlin and Spinnin
M
ountain Artisans 25th Annual Summertime Arts & Crafts
Show is coming to Western Carolina Universitys Ramsey
Center, June 28-29 in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Hours
are 10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. each day.
Visitors looking for the handwork of American craftsmen
fock to this show each year. They always enjoy authentic crafts
from the hands of over 100 regional and local artisans exhibited
in air-conditioned comfort. Local favorite Ronnie Evans will be
providing background guitar music. You can purchase his CDs to
take home.
The whole family will enjoy demonstrations from the broom
maker and the glass blower. If you ever wanted to play an authen-
tic mountain instrument, the dulcimer maker, banjo player, and
even the Spam can plunker will show you how.
Look for the blacksmith making sparks fy. Therell be a wide
assortment of heritage crafts such as goat milk soap, corn shuck
dolls, and vintage bird houses.
Other categories include woodcraft, glass art, folk and fne art,
quilting, clay and folk dolls. Our master jewelers and weavers are
the most skilled. Neal Hearn will be back with his gemstone boxes.
In the specialty sweets, you will fnd chocolate, jelly, and Scot-
tish bakery breads. A Georgia beekeeper is bringing popular vari-
eties of honey.
Come support our mountain craftsmen, some of the fnest in
the country. Admission is $4, with children free. Theres free con-
venient parking and concessions in the building.
For info, visit MountainArtisans.net or call (828) 524-3405.
Contributed by Doris Hunter
The Mountain Artisans Summertime Arts & Crafts Show, set for June
28-29 at Western Carolina University, ofers the fruits of the fnest crafts-
people in Western North Carolina. For more information,
call for (828) 524-3405.
EVENTS
Get Your Motor Runnin
T
he Seventh Annual Highlands Motoring Festival begins with a
Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, June 5, at The Ugly
Dog Pub and continues through Sunday, June 8.
Enjoy good food and your favorite libation, while being enter-
tained by Highlands Bluegrass band WellStrung.
Finalize your plans for Friday mornings One-Lap-of-the-Moun-
tain pleasure drive through the Carolina Mountains. The route to
lunch at the historic Pisgah Inn is complete with scenic views and
winding roads. Register your car or buy tickets to events at high-
landsmotoringfestival.org. Supporters of the Literacy Council of
Highlands join car enthusiasts for Friday nights Barbecue and Blue-
grass for Books Charity Gala held at Vintage Motors of Highlands,
138 Tearley Lane.
On Saturday morning The Highlands Recreation Center at 600
North Fourth Street will be flled with some of the most exciting
vintage cars found in the Southeast. Spectators to the Car Show
are admitted free starting at 10:00 A.M., but donations are recom-
mended. All funds generated by the festival go to support the Lit-
eracy Council of Highlands.
The Car Show is open to all pre-1989 vehicles. Certain post-1989
vehicles that meet the Highlands Motoring Festival criteria may be
exhibited only after receiving written approval prior to the event.
Show day registration for cars is from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. Cars to be
judged must be registered by 11:00.
For the second year, the HMF will also include an indoor spe-
cial display of world-class vintage motorcycles and cars. Food will
be available for purchase to chase away the munchies as you pe-
ruse these gorgeous cars. Trophies created by local potter (and
Highlands Mayor) Patrick Taylor will honor winners of the Best of
Class and Outstanding in Class from the 10 diferent classes. 2014
Marque of the Year is British Motorcars. Dont forget to purchase
one of the Festivals Commemorative posters created by nationally
known graphic designer/artist Rick Andreoli. You may remember
his work from the Tonight Show or other NBC shows.
The fun continues on Saturday evening at Creekside Restaurant
for heavy hor doeuvres including baked salmon, carved roast beef
and SweeTreats ice cream.
The weekends activities culminate with Sunday mornings Road
Rally and Brunch. All automobiles are welcomed in this gimmick
rally. What better way to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area, be-
fore returning to Highlands for the awards presentation at the
Ugly Dog?
For further information or to register your vehicle visit highland-
smotoringfestival.org.
by Wiley Sloan | photo by Sarah Valentine
The Highlands Motoring Festival, slated for June 5-8, is a joyous celebration of this exquisite blending of art and engineering.
EVENTS
Wine & Dine
Under the Stars
W
ithout Southwestern Community College, Cashiers
Glenville fre chief Randy Dillard would have to
look elsewhere for an estimated 90 percent of his
departments training.
They actually come here to do a lot of the training. We recently
had some LP gas classes that were unreal, said Dillard, whose de-
partment protects $6.6 billion in property spread over 135 square
miles. Its training you cant get anywhere else.
Providing scholarships to ensure more people than ever before
are able to get education and training from SCC is the primary rea-
son behind the gala called Wine & Dine Under the Stars, which will
be held Saturday, July 19, at the Village Green Commons.
All money raised will go toward the SCC Foundations Student
Success Campaign, an efort to raise more than $1 million for schol-
arships through the communitys generosity and with the help of a
Title III challenge grant that matches every dollar (up to $300,000)
raised before September 1.
I wouldnt be where I am in life without SCC, said Melody
Milner, a certifed nursing assistant at the Eckerd Living Center
on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital campus. As a single mother,
SCC made it possible for me to get an education without breaking
the bank.
The gala will feature fne cuisine provided by The Orchard Res-
taurant, cocktails, a silent auction as well as live musical entertain-
ment and dancing under a tent at the Village Green Commons.
Jim Zoller, chairman of the SCC Foundation, said: You dont
realize just how much SCC touches Cashiers-Highlands lives every
day. First responders, hair dressers, mechanics, teachers and many
others are all trained at SCC. Without them, Cashiers would not be
the same friendly village it is. This fundraising event will help pro-
vide more scholarships to help our students attend SCC.
To make a reservation call Kathy Posey at (828) 339-4227. Tickets
are on sale in June at Zoller Hardware, Scotlyn Nursery, Tangles,
Dovetail Antiques, and the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.
As Cashiers Glenville fre chief, Randy Dillard oversees a fre department
that protects $6.6 billion in property spread over 135 square miles. Dil-
lard estimates Southwestern Community College provides roughly 90
percent of the training his department receives.
EVENTS
Invest in Vintage
and Kids!
D
ont miss the 38th Annual Cashiers Beneft Antiques Show
Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Sixty exhibitors
from the British Isles to New England to the Deep South
will bring their fnest selections to delight antique shoppers,
novice to advanced.
Our exhibition is overfowing with a huge variety of items
visitors will absolutely love, says Hazel Giles, 37-year partici-
pant and manager since 2004.
Among those items are French, English, Continental and
American furniture; decorative arts; fne linens and vintage
clothing; cabin and lodge furnishings; American country; and
wonderful garden antiques. Shop for the fnest in silver and
glass along with European, Chinese, and Japanese porcelains.
Exquisite fne boxes, bronzes, and Black Forest carvings share
the stage with American and European paintings and prints,
rare coins, and objects dart. Get ready to be dazzled by light-
ing from France, antique and vintage jewelry, and rare majolica
fgures. And dont miss the oriental and decorative rugs.
Giles waxes poetic, Music boxes will play and clocks will
chime, and all will have a really great time!
The show site is Blue Ridge School, 95 Bobcat Drive, just
north of the crossroads of US Highway 64 and State Road 107,
Cashiers. All venues are air-conditioned. Wheelchairs are avail-
able. Fressers of Highlands is the vendor of scrumptious fresh
food. Enjoy it under the garden dining tent.
Bring your chipped glassware for repair by renowned glass
repairman, Ken Robertson. Tim Buchanan and family will ofer
gorgeous hand-engraving on gold, silver and pewter.
A donation of $10 is good for all three days. Save 10 percent
by bringing any media ad or discount card from area stores, or
request one via mail. A beautiful red/white/blue vintage quilt in
the Irish Chain design will be this years door prize.
Contact Hazel Giles at (828) 743-9270 for more information.
Show hours are Friday and Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and
Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Proceeds beneft the Blue Ridge School. No pets, please.
Working dogs welcome. Free parking.
This beautiful red/white/blue vintage quilt in the Irish Chain
design will be this years door prize.
EVENTS
Wine and Wickets at Burlingame
Its the prettiest piece of land along the whole of U.S. 64.
Theres no place like it, with gentle topography, two miles
of the rugged Horsepasture River, trout, beaver and tim-
ber you wouldnt believe.
That quote was from Burlingames original developer Darnell
W. Boyd in a 1984 press release.
A press release from 2014 could easily read the same.
Burlingame Country Club, originally named Sapphire Lakes,
was developed in 1985 with the frst nine holes of the golf course
opening in June of that year. The back nine was fnished in 1986.
The Tom Jackson-designed course remains one of the most talk-
ed about courses in the mountains because of its natural beauty
and pristine condition.
The course is laid out over mountain terrain with fabulous
views of the surrounding hills.
Today, Burlingame Country Club is the center of the commu-
nity of Burlingame. The members purchased the club from the
second developer in 2011. Membership is not related to prop-
erty ownership -- you may reside anywhere and join Burlingame.
This year, a new membership plan positions Burlingame as the
best value in private club memberships on the mountain. Joining
fees and dues have been reduced to attract new members and
families. New General Manager Brian McEnteer started in May
and brings many years of club management experience with an
expertise in food and beverage management. The club is open
from May through October.
Burlingame members enjoy a 20,000 square-foot clubhouse
with casual dining in the Club Room and on the deck overlooking
the pool, and A La Carte dining in the Main Dining room. The me-
dia room hosts the popular bi-weekly Cinema and Supper, a
classic movie paired with a themed dinner. The room also hous-
es a lending library and meeting space for Burlingames book
club. Bridge players enjoy plenty of elbow room in the Bistro
for sanctioned and casual games. Social activities are fun and
frequent. A weekly Twilight nine-hole scramble is followed by a
themed bufet.
Burlingames Lawn Sports Complex features four Har-Tru ten-
nis courts and two croquet lawns, plus a cozy clubhouse where
monthly courtside dinners are held. Wine and Wickets draws
a crowd, as croquets popularity continues to soar.
The 17,000 square-foot ftness center is open year-round
with state-of-the-art ftness equipment, two spa rooms and
locker rooms. Members work out on their own schedule
with access 24/7.
Preview memberships are available up to four weeks. Burl-
ingame also ofers a Discovery Program for three or six nights
in a luxury condominium within walking distance of the driving
range, lawn sports complex and clubhouse.
For information on membership, preview memberships and
the Discovery Program, contact Membership and Marketing Di-
rector Tina Suiter at (828) 966-9200 or mm@burlingameccwnc.
com. Membership is by invitation only.
Burlingame Country Club members revel in an active life among natures unspoiled magnifcence.
Acorns Summer
Fashion Show
A
corn Boutiques Sally Jeferson enjoys a reputation as the
go-to person for chic, efortless styling as well as impec-
cably appropriate gift selection.
Sally has a knack for zeroing in on your preferences and body
style and pulling together a fashionable look with colors, fabrics,
apparel and accessories to help elevate your look while allowing
you to remain true to comfortand yourself.
She recently returned from the annual Atlanta Apparel Mart
just in time to select the outfts and accessories for Acorns 2014
Champagne Fashion Show Luncheon, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00
P.M. Tuesday, June 17, at The Old Edwards Farm Pavilion. Cost is
$55 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Here is sneak peak at whats hot this season, and what you
can expect to see at the Fashion Show: Vivid Florals and Whim-
sical Prints; Geometric Prints; Stripes; Classic Designs from the
60s and Avant-Garde Designs; Colorful Soft Leather and Faux
Leather Handbags (the clutch is a favorite); Big Bold Statement
Jewelry; Icy Pastels; Black and White; Bright Spring/Summer Col-
ors and Neutral Linen Pieces (orange is a favorite for summer
and continues into fall); Tissue-Thin Tops; Trousers from ber
Skinny to Ultra Flared; Shoes with Kitten Heels.
Acorns fashion show begins with a complimentary glass of
champagne and passed hors doeuvres upon arrival. A three-
course lunch and cash wine bar will follow. Models will sashay
through the audience wearing the latest styles, perfectly acces-
sorized with scarves, bags and jewelry.
Southern Style Icon James Farmer will be there signing his
latest book, Dinner on the Grounds. Farmer has catapulted
to style stardom with his best-selling books, A Time To Plant,
Sip & Savor, Porch Liviing, Wreaths For All Seasons, A
Time to Cook, and Dinner on the Grounds.
Also, the stylists from The Salon at Old Edwards will be dem-
onstrating makeup techniques for popular spring looks.
Guests of the Fashion Show can continue with their cham-
pagne shopping at Acorns the day of the show with a 10 percent
discount, which is valid for the entire week of the show.
For more information and reservations, call (828) 787-2625.
Sally Jeferson
EVENTS
Red, White and Blue on The Green
W
hats July 4th without freworks?
The Village Green is proud to provide this summers
colossal freworks display for the Cashiers area com-
munity. The Village Green will partner with the Greater Cashiers
Merchants Association to create a spectacular evening of enter-
tainment for residents and visitors to enjoy as part of the Inde-
pendence Day celebration.
The Fireworks Extravaganza On the Green will begin at 6:30
P.M. Friday, July 4, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen
Road. The festivities include a live concert by The Extraordinaires,
a rhythm and blues band featuring kicking horns and smooth vo-
cals that will have people dancing on the lawn.
The crowning moment of the night will be the magnifcent fre-
works show.
Come to The Village Green and watch the rockets red glare,
and every other color in the rainbow, said Executive Director
Ann Self. This years show has twice as many pyrotechnics with
more than 1,000 colorful salutes, crowns and brilliant bursts to
light up the mountain night sky.
Many small towns and communities have cut or drastically re-
duced freworks displays in recent years because of fnancial con-
straints. The Village Green stepped up to ensure this would not
be the case in Cashiers.
The Village Green is delighted to preserve another treasured
tradition for our community, and we hope that this will be the
best part of the holiday weekend for people here in the area,
said Village Green Chairperson Jochen Lucke.
To safeguard future and even more amazing freworks for Ca-
shiers, The Village Green is establishing a Fireworks Fund.
Event-goers will have the opportunity to make contributions
at preferred parking locations as well as the entrances to The Vil-
lage Green Commons, said Self. We hope this grassroots efort
will foster the spirit of community.
The Village Green is a 12-and-a-half-acre park that was created
to preserve the legacy of the bucolic mountain lifestyle. The Vil-
lage Green is the beautiful, green heart for public use, but relies
on private funding to provide this exceptional venue for everyone
to enjoy.
Events like the freworks extravaganza would not be possible
without the generous support of our donors, Self pointed out.
For more information about The Village Green, visit villagegre-
encashiersnc.com.
The Village Green, the emerald jewel in the heart of Cashiers, ofers the best part of a small-town Fourth of July.
EVENTS
Horse Show, Its a Cinch
D
o you enjoy horses? Do
you know how many
diferent breeds of
horses can be found just in
Bald Rock/The Divide? Do
you think you can outbid oth-
ers in a silent auction for that
special item you just cant do
without? Do you like to hike?
Do you like being outside on a
late June day?
If any of these activities ap-
peal to you then plan on at-
tending the Bald Rock Horse
Exhibition & Silent Auction
on Saturday, June 28, from
9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. This
event is a beneft for Friends
of Panthertown, the local
non-proft organization that
protects and maintains 30
miles of public trails in Pan-
thertown Valley, a 6,300-acre
backcountry recreation area
in Nantahala National Forest.
Bald Rock / The Divide
equestrian community is lo-
cated of US Highway 64 in
Sapphire, North Carolina.
Turn of US 64 onto Trays Is-
land Road at the Sapphire Na-
tional Golf Course between
Cashiers and Sapphire. Fol-
low the signs and stay on
Trays Island Road to the very
top.
Admission is free and ev-
eryone is invited. There is a
parking fee of $10 per vehicle
and carpooling is encouraged.
All proceeds from the event
will go to beneft Friends of
Panthertown, a non-proft
organization working in part-
nership with the U.S. Forest
Service to conserve this out-
standing natural resource. A
light lunch of a hamburger,
hot dog, or black bean burg-
er, chips, home-baked cook-
ies for dessert, and a drink
will be available for $7 begin-
ning at 11:00 A.M. Silent auc-
tion items will be available to
bid on in the barn starting at
10:30 A.M. A guided hike to
Maidenhaire Falls within Bald
Rock will start at 10:30 A.M.
Music and childrens activities
will be ongoing.
The horse exhibition starts
at high noon and runs un-
til 1:30 P.M. Horses of more
than a dozen breeds will par-
ticipate in the exhibition.
While waiting for the horse
exhibition to begin, you can
bid on exciting silent auc-
tion items, meet and greet
the horses up close, have
lunch, and enjoy the beauti-
ful surroundings of the Bald
Rock community. Bring your
lawn chairs and picnic blan-
kets if you like, but please
leave your dogs at home for
the safety of all the animals.
The event will be held rain or
shine. In the case of a pre-
dicted thunderstorm during
the events hours, the horse
exhibition portion will be
cancelled while the silent auc-
tion and part of lunch will still
be available.
Panthertown Valley ofers
30 miles of public trails to
enjoy its gorges, waterfalls,
mountain bogs, and long vis-
tas from the top of mountains
while hiking, mountain biking,
or horseback riding.
For more information, con-
tact Friends of Panthertown
at friends@panthertown.org,
call (828) 269-HIKE (4453), or
Contributed by Nancy West
Thanks to the Bald Rock Horse Exhibition & Silent Auction, set for 9:30 A.M. Saturday, June 28, every horse has its day.
EVENTS
Rabun County Music Festival
T
he Rabun County Mu-
sic Festival Season
begins June 22 with
the Atlanta Symphony Or-
chestra in concert. A gen-
erous contribution from
United Community Bank
made it possible for the
Rabun County Music Fes-
tival Association board of
directors to bring the At-
lanta Symphony to Rabun
County for the frst time during the 2004 season. The ASO has
returned every year, and their performance is always a high-
light of the season. This year marks their 11th season here in
the mountains.
The orchestra is known for excellence of its live performanc-
es, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of
Grammy Award-winning recordings. The ASO performs more
than 200 concerts each year for a combined audience of more
than half a million in a full schedule of performances which also
features educational and community concerts. We are very for-
tunate to have the symphony perform for us in Rabun County.
Tickets for the Atlanta Symphony are $30 and may be pur-
chased online at www.rabunmusicfestival.com, at the ticket
outlets at the Rabun County Welcome Center and the Macon
County (NC) Chamber of
Commerce or at theater
door on the day of the per-
formance. Season tickets
for all fve concerts are $100.
In addition to bringing
some of the worlds top
professionals in classical
and popular music to our
community, the Rabun
County Music Festival Asso-
ciation is committed to pro-
viding scholarships to deserving students so they may continue
their visual or performing arts education.
Ticket sales alone cannot sustain our mission. We keep our
ticket prices afordable so that everyone in the community will
have an opportunity to enjoy great, live musical performances.
The generous support of our benefactors and sponsors is essen-
tial to our ability to contract with high quality performers and
award scholarships. The Rabun County Music Festival Associa-
tion is a non-proft 501(c)(3) organization. See our website www.
rabunmusicfestival.com for information on how you can help.
Make your plans now for July Fourth weekend. The Beatles
tribute band, The Return, will perform at the Rearden Theater
on Sunday, July 6. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the
usual ticket outlets.
Rabun Music Festival Season kicks of with the Atlanta Symphony
Sunday, June 22, at 4:00 P.M.
EVENTS
Know and Grow
D
ont know a dahlia from a petunia? Perplexed, bothered,
and bewildered by white versus blue hydrangeas or aza-
leas versus rhododendrons? Maybe more parking or a
new, fat dining terrace rings your bell?
Unique in the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau, this summer a se-
ries of informal soirees are being held regularly on Thursdays
at 10:00 A.M. in the Dovecote Garden. This historic farmhouse,
once nestled in the cornfelds of Cashiers, is now ground zero
for horticultural cognoscenti. The garden ofces of landscape
architects Hugh and Mary Palmer Dargan, are located on McKin-
ney Way (aka 35 Flash Point Lane) of Cashiers School Lane, one
mile south of the Crossroads on 107.
Enjoy a morning glass of herbal tea, stroll Dovecotes two
public gardens and make friends with guest speakers. Watch for
our weekly schedule of in The Highlander, Crossroads Chronicle
and The Laurel.
If you have a house full of guests, would you enjoy Miniature
Gardens for all Ages, Create a Garden Party Hat, or Concoct-
ing Bitters for Summer Cocktails? Have lunch at Cornucopia
next door, then visit The Village Green and a garden center that
afternoon.
How about big picture design topics like Making Flat Land
on Mountain Slopes, or Dahlias for Mountain Gardens. Na-
tive plant lovers, join us for Splendid Native Shrubs and Trees
to Know and Grow, plus Mountain Hedges: Elegant Tapestries
and Utilitarian Hideaways. Well be feld-tripping to local nurs-
eries to uncover secret recipes.
For the home gardener, improve your home environment
with Permaculture for Mountain Landscapes, Turbocharge
your Soil with Compost and Compost Tea, or putter with us as
we set seeds for Vegetable Gardening with Vim and Vigor.
Most lectures are free; workshop materials have a small fee.
Sculptor Carl Peverall will place three of his atmospheric piec-
es at Dovecote this summer. Cashiers Plein Air Festival kicks of
the week of July 12. Watch early dawn artists catch the light at
Dovecote and surrounding cottages.
Why are we doing this lecture series? Hugh and I moved to
Dovecote from Highcote in High Hampton after 15 years and
spent 2013 renovating and building these new gardens. Now,
we are celebrating!
For more information please contact dargan.com/dovecote-
garden-porch or call (828) 743-0307.
Hugh and Mary Palmer Dargan share their horticultural wisdom with a series of soirees at Dovecote,
their lovingly restored historic farmhouse and gardens.
EVENTS
A Bang-Up Good Time
I
t wont be long before the Plateau is ablaze with a light-
up-the-sky explosion of pinwheels, fountains, fairs,
and rockets.
Every July 4th the Highlands Chamber of Commerce presents
a freworks extravaganza, and this year promises to be the best
ever. The display will begin at dark, around 9:00-9:15 P.M. on the
Fourth at the Highlands Rec Park. Bring a blanket, chairs, and oth-
er essentials, then sit back and get ready for some jaw-dropping,
eye-poppin fun.
Earlier in the day, have a blast with your kids at the Rec Park
baseball feld. First there is a bottle rocket launch, then endless
fun on a bouncy slide, and relay races. Activities start at 10:00 A.M.
Parents, for everyones pleasure and safety, please accompany
your children.
Save yourself the muss and fuss of planning an at-home cook-
out and join the Rotary Club of Highlands for a juicy burger and dog.
This fund-raiser picnic on the Fourth starts at 11:00 A.M. at the Com-
munity Building, adjacent to the ball feld. Monies raised will help
support the Rotarys many worthwhile community projects.
For more information about these and other Highlands
events, call (828) 526-2112, and have a bang-up good time this
Fourth of July.
Look to the skies! A spectacular freworks display caps a full day of Fourth of July fun in Highlands.
EVENTS
Maria Howell in Highlands
A
tlanta vocalist Maria Howell will
perform at 6:00 P.M. Sunday,
June 22, at the Episcopal Church
of the Incarnation to beneft Highlands
Friends of Haiti, the churchs mission in
Haitis Central Plateau.
A nationally-recognized song styl-
ist in her own right, Maria has shared
the musical stage with legendary art-
ists like Nancy Wilson, George Benson,
Ray Charles and Earl Klugh. After a very
successful stint in Asia, Maria relocat-
ed to the Atlanta area and performed
at Sambuca Jazz Caf for nine years.
Her music is a collective of sultry,
soulful, smooth tones. Howell not only
combines sounds such as R&B with
jazzy punctuations, she evokes an in-
ternational favor into her famb of
recordings. Maria has absolute control
of the stage and takes you along on an
amazing musical adventure. Her wide
ranging repertoire covers everything
with class, charm, and great control
as she draws the audience into her
musical world.
Maria is also talented actress with
many TV and movie credits. Her earli-
est flm performance was as the choir
soloist in the movie The Color Purple.
Her rendition of God Is Trying to Tell
You Something was memorable for
all who saw it, but the oferings of the
all-grown-up Maria are also truly un-
forgettable. Most recently she played
Seeder, one of the contestants in The
Hunger Games: Catching Fire and she
has been a regular cast member on the
hit NBC TV series Revolution.
The June 22 performance will be
preceded by wine and heavy hors
doeuvres and a short live auction.
Tickets are $100 and may be purchased
at the Church of the Incarnation or by
calling (828) 526-2968.
The dulcet notes of vocalist Maria Howell are the
centerpiece of an ambitious fundraiser for the
-Episcopal Church of the Incarnations Haiti Mission.
Weekly Events
Metropolitan Opera Encore Series: Verdis Rigoleto
Wednesday, June 18, Puccinis La Rondine Wednesday, June
25. Screenings 7:30 P.M. with a pre-opera discussion lead by
Beverly Pitman at 7:00 P.M. (828) 526-9047.
The Town of Highlands Scholarship Golf tournament,
Thursday, June 19, Wildcat Clifs Country Club. highlandsnc.org.
Smiten First Anniversary Celebraton, 5:30 p.m., Thursday,
June 19, (828) 526-9300.
ClareWilliamsCompanyTrunkShow, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,
June 19-21, Francie Hargrove Interior Design (838) 743-9700.
Balsman Range performs, 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 20, Martn
Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047.
Special Operatons Adventure Race, Friday, June 21,
Highlands Rec Park, www.SOARHighlands.org, to register or
give donatons.
CommunityYoga, 9:00 A..M., Saturday, June 21, Gazebo Lawn
at the Village Green.
Glenville Area Historical Societys Annual Ice Cream Social,
3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 21, Glenville Wesleyan Church,
Highway 107, (828) 743-1658
Saturdays on Pine, 6:00 P.M., June 21: WellStrung Band,
June 28: Jerrys Bones, Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street,
Highlands, (828) 526-5841, (828) 526-8364.
Rabun County Music Festval, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 22, www.rabunmusicfesitval.com.
AtlantavocalistMariaHowellwill perform 6:00 P.M. Sunday,
June 22, Episcopal Church of the Incarnaton to beneft
Highlands Friends of Hait, (828) 526-2968.
Musical Aucton, 7:00 P.M., June 22, Scudders Aucton
House, beneftng Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval,
(828) 526-9060.
Village Nature Series, Delicacies Of the Eaten Path with
Ashevilles famed forager Alan Muskat, 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, June
24, at The Village Green Commons, (828) 743-3434.
Annual Picnic Concert, Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers,
Wednesday, June 25 with the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet,
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval, (828) 526-9060.
BelgianBeerDinner, Thursday, June 26, The Dog House, (828)
526-8364.
WellStrung to perform at On The Verandah, 6:30 p.m.,
Thursday, June 26, (904) 403-8090 or (828) 526-5958.
YellowMountainSunsetToastTour,Highlands Cashiers Land
Trust, June 27, (828) 526-1111.
SummitCharterSchoolsannual Taste of the Plateau, Patron
Party, 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Thursday, June 26, visit www.
tasteofheplateau.org
KristHydeTrunkShow,10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., June 27-28,
Chivaree Southern Art & Design, (828) 743-6195.
Lunch for Literacy, Literacy Council of Cashiers, Friday, June
27, (828) 508-9384.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval season opens
June 27. Concerts 6:00 P.M. Fridays and 5:00 P.M. Sundays at
the Martn-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and
5:00 P.M. Saturdays and Mondays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library in Cashiers, (828) 526-9060.
ScalyMountainWomensClubPancakeBreakfast, 7:30 untl
10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 28, Scaly Mountain Community
Center at the corner of NC 106 and Buck Knob Road.
Bald Rock Horse Exhibiton & Silent Aucton, 9:30 A.M.
Saturday, June 28, (828) 269-HIKE (4453), panthertown.org.
MountainArtsans25thannualSummertmeArts&Crafs
Show,Western Carolina University, Ramsey Center, 10:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M., June 28-29, (828) 524-3405.
TheHitMen, 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 28, Martn Lipscomb
Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047.
Summit Charter Schools annual Taste of the Plateau, Food
and Wine Tastng, 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Sunday, June 29,
Foracomprehensivelistofevents,joinwww.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
Mark Your Calendar
EVENTS
The Bascom Current Exhibitons: Out of the Ordinary, thru
June 15. Bunzl Gallery; Elsa Norris Dodd Remembered thru
August 3, Joel Balcony Gallery; Circles thru December 7, On
Campus; Wesley Woford: Beneath the Surface thru August 17;
High School Ceramics thru July 27, Landing Gallery; From the
Earth June 7 thru August 31, Opening Recepton June 28. 5:00
to 7:00 P.M. Atrium Gallery, (828) 526-4900.
HighlandsNatureCenterofers a variety of camps, workshops
and events during June. Call (828) 526-2623 for details.
Ugly Dog Pub June Events: WellStrung Band, Thursday,
June 5, Andrew Scotchie and The River Rats, Saturday, June 7,
Ryan Boss afernoon, Saturday, June 14, Caribbean Cowboys
Saturday, June 21, Jerrys Bones Saturday, June 28, (828) 526-
8364.
The Lost Hiker June Events: The River Rats Friday, June 6,
The Corbit Brother Saturday, June 7, Porch 40 Friday, June 13,
Comedy Show, Friday, June 20, Dustn Martn and The Ramblers
Saturday, June 28. (828) 526-8232.
Seventh Annual Highlands Motoring Festval begins
with a Welcome Recepton on Thursday evening, June 5,
at The Ugly Dog Pub and contnues through Sunday, June
8. For further informaton or to register your vehicle visit
highlandsmotoringfestval.org
Groovin on the Green, 6:30 P.M., featuring Hurricane
Creek,Friday, June 6, Soldiers Heart, Friday, June 20, Jackson
Taylor Band, Friday, June 27, The Village Green, (828) 743-8428.
Highlands/CashiersPlayers auditons for Lost in Yonkers, 3:00
P.M., Sunday, June 8 and 5:00 P.M., Monday June 9, PAC, (828)
526-4904.
FestvalKickofCocktailPartyat Mountaintop Golf Club, 6:00
P.M. Sunday, June 8. Hosts Ginger Kennedy, Kevin Naylor Anna
and Hays Mershon, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval,
(828) 526-9060.
Center for Life Enrichment opening season party Monday,
June 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on the porch of the Peggy Crosby
Center, (828) 526-8811.
SummerConcertsontheSlopes:The BuddyK Big Band, 7:00
P.M., Tuesday, June 10, Sapphire Valley Resort Community
Center, (828) 743-7663.
Bingo, Boy Scout/Rotary Club of Highlands, 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, June 12, Highlands Community Building, (828) 526-
9594.
Highlands Playhouse Litle Shop of Horrors June 12-29,
Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 P.M, and Sundays at 2:00
P.M. (828) 526-2695.
Bugatchi Trunk Show with Gregg Champion, June 13-15, TJ
Bailey for Men and the Gallery, (828) 526-2262.
Friday Night Live, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Town Square, June 13:
Johnny Webb Band, June 20: Southern Highlands, June 27:
Mountain High Dulcimer Group, (828) 526-5841.
Pawsitvely Purrfect Evening, The Country Club of Sapphire
Valley, 6:00 P.M., Friday, June 13, (828) 743-5752.
ArtsandCrafsatTheSquare,10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., June
14-15, Cynthia Strain, (828) 787-2021.
Ryan Boss lunchtme performance, The Ugly Dog Pub, June
14; 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Sunday, June 15, Village Art and
Craf Show, (404) 422-4552.
Salon at Six featuring Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup and Lea
Kibler, 5:30 P.M., Saturday, June 14, a the home of Kay and
Frank Cohen, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval, (828)
526-9060.
Acorns 2014 Champagne Fashion Show Luncheon, 11:00
A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 17, at The Old Edwards Farm
Pavilion, (828) 787-2625.
Salon at Six, Pictures at an Exhibiton, 5:30 P.M., Tuesday,
June 17, The Bascom, featuring Vega String Quartet, Highlands-
Cashiers Chamber Music Festval, (828) 526-9060.
EVERYMONDAY
DulcimerLessons-Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners
Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.
Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 1:00 P.M., 4:00
P.M., and 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
EVERYTUESDAY
Dulcimer Acoustc Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gif
Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.
HighlandsRotaryClub,Noon, Highlands Community Center.
StudioAlive-LiveModel,1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Calderone
Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540.
Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library. (828) 743-0215.
Karaoke,The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232.
EVERYWEDNESDAY
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United
Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.
Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon, Albert Carlton
Library (828) 743-0215.
WatercolorClass,12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery,
(706) 746-5540.
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist
Church.
DuplicateBridgeGames,12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.
Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert
Carlton Cashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215.
Bluegrass,8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.
EVERYTHURSDAY
Oil Paintng and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30
P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard, GA, (706) 746-
5540.
Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library,
(828) 743-0215.
Zahner Conservaton Lecture Series 6:30 P.M, Highlands
Nature Center (828) 526-2221.
EVERYFRIDAY
WeeklyGriefSupportGroupinTheHighlands,10:30 A.M.
to Noon, Jane Woodruf Clinic - Suite 201 (on the Highlands-
Cashiers Hospital campus), Free Open to the Community,
(828) 692-6178.
DuplicateBridgeGames,12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
LiveMusic, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
LiveMusic,7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center at Blue Ridge
Music (706) 782-9852.
EVERYSATURDAY
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
LiveMusic, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
EVERYSUNDAY
Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 7:00 P.M. (828)
526-2695.
www.tasteofheplateau.org.
Art League of Highlands meetng featuring Frank Brannon
discussing papermaking and book crafing, 4:30 P.M. Monday,
June 30, The Bascom.
Betsy Paul Art Rafe to beneft the Cashiers Glenville
Volunteer Fire Department, features original oil paintng by
Velda Lovell donated by Graham and Greta Somerville, Drawing
is Monday, June 30 in the afernoon. (828) 743-0880.
ACCOMMODATIONS
4-1/2 Street Inn ..........................
Colonial Pines Inn .......................
Inn at Half Mile Farm ..................
Whiteside Cove Cottages ............
Mountain Brook Suites................
ARTS
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.........
Museum of American Cut Glass .....
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REAL ESTATE
Country Club Properties .............
John Cleaveland Realty ................
Meadows Mtn. Realty ..................
White Oak Realty Group .............
RESTAURANT / BAR
Altitudes Restaurant ....................
The Lost Hiker Bar ....................
Nectar Juice Bar ..........................
Pescados ................................
Rosewood Market ..........................
Wild Thyme Gourmet ...................
Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro ....
SHOPPING
Alyxandras ...................................
Bags on Main .................................
Bear Mountain Outfitters ....................
Cabin Casuals ................................
Dry Sink .........................................
Dutchmans Designs .....................
Hen House .....................................
High Cotton ...................................
Highlands Fine Art .......................
Highland Hiker ..............................
Martha Annes ...............................
Mirror Lake Antiques ...................
Peak Experience ...........................
Scudders ........................................
Spice & Tea Exchange........................
The Summer House ......................
The Toy Store ................................
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Whole Life Market ........................
Xtreme Threads ............................
SERVICES
Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Creative Concepts Salon .....................
Highlands Visitors Center ...................
Highlands Aerial Park ..................
Warth Construction ......................
ACCOMMODATIONS
High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................
The Mountain Laurel Inn ......................................
ARTS
Blue Valley Gallery ..................................................
Cashiers Hillside Artists.............................................
Chivaree Southern Art and Design ...........................
Mountain Mist Gallery ...............................................
REAL ESTATE
Betsy Paul Properties .................................................
Chinquapin Land Company .......................................
Landmark Realty Group .............................................
Silver Creek Real Estate Group ...........................
RESTAURANTS
Boars Head Deli .........................................................
Cafe 107 ......................................................................
Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop .................................
Hunts Brothers Pizza ..................................................
Sapphire Brewery & Pub ...................................
Snack Bar 8 ..........................................................
The Zookeeper Bistro.............................................
RETAIL
Antiques & Etc. ...................................................
Bee Bags and Such .............................................
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium .............................
Blue Ridge Bedding/
Carolina Rustic Furniture....................................
Bounds Cave .............................................................
Brookings Cashiers Village Anglers ........................
Bumpkins ...................................................................
Cashiers Customs ...............................................
Catbird Seat .........................................................
CJ Brownhouse ........................................................
Consignment Market ..............................................
Corner Store .............................................................
Dovetail Antiques ........................................................
Fiddlehead Designs ....................................................
GGs Consignments *ETC .................................
Highland Hiker ....................................................
Highlands Emporium .........................................
Interior Enhancements .......................................
Into the Woods Home Interiors ........................
Lenz Gifts & Linens .....................................................
Lotsa Consignment Shop ............................................
Mantiques .....................................................................
Midnight Farms ..................................................
Natures Vitamins................................................
Nearly New/Ellens ............................................
Nora & Co. ...........................................................
Rusticks. ...............................................................
Ryan & Company ................................................
Smore Kids Klothes .....................................................
Summer Place Antiques ......................................
The Look Jewelry and Gifts ................................
Tom Sawyer Tree Farm ...........................................
Victorias Closet ........................................................
VC for Men ..................................................................
Vivianne Metzger Antiques ....................................
Woof Gang Bakery ........................................................
Zoller Hardware .........................................................
The Designers Market ................................................
SERVICES
Cashiers Chamber ......................................................................
Cashiers BP ....................................................................................
Cashiers Exxon ...................................................................
Cashiers Printing ................................................................
Cashiers Valley Preschool ..................................................
Fancy Paws Dog Grooming ...............................................
Keystone Kitchen & Bath .........................................................
Peter J. Pioli Interiors .........................................................
Signal Ridge Marina ...........................................................
ACCOMMODATIONS
High Hampton Inn & Country Club .................
The Mountain Laurel Inn ......................................
ARTS
Blue Valley Gallery ..................................................
Cashiers Hillside Artists.............................................
Chivaree Southern Art and Design ...........................
Mountain Mist Gallery ...............................................
REAL ESTATE
Betsy Paul Properties .................................................
Chinquapin Land Company .......................................
Landmark Realty Group .............................................
Silver Creek Real Estate Group ...........................
RESTAURANTS
Boars Head Deli .........................................................
Cafe 107 ......................................................................
Crossroads Grill/Village Scoop .................................
Hunts Brothers Pizza ..................................................
Sapphire Brewery & Pub ...................................
Snack Bar 8 ..........................................................
The Zookeeper Bistro.............................................
RETAIL
Antiques & Etc. ...................................................
Bee Bags and Such .............................................
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium .............................
Blue Ridge Bedding/
Carolina Rustic Furniture....................................
Bounds Cave .............................................................
Brookings Cashiers Village Anglers ........................
Bumpkins ...................................................................
Cashiers Customs ...............................................
Catbird Seat .........................................................
CJ Brownhouse ........................................................
Consignment Market ..............................................
Corner Store .............................................................
Dovetail Antiques ........................................................
Fiddlehead Designs ....................................................
GGs Consignments *ETC .................................
Highland Hiker ....................................................
Highlands Emporium .........................................
Interior Enhancements .......................................
Into the Woods Home Interiors ........................
Lenz Gifts & Linens .....................................................
Lotsa Consignment Shop ............................................
Mantiques .....................................................................
Midnight Farms ..................................................
Natures Vitamins................................................
Nearly New/Ellens ............................................
Nora & Co. ...........................................................
Rusticks. ...............................................................
Ryan & Company ................................................
Smore Kids Klothes .....................................................
Summer Place Antiques ......................................
The Look Jewelry and Gifts ................................
Tom Sawyer Tree Farm ...........................................
Victorias Closet ........................................................
VC for Men ..................................................................
Vivianne Metzger Antiques ....................................
Woof Gang Bakery ........................................................
Zoller Hardware .........................................................
The Designers Market ................................................
SERVICES
Cashiers Chamber ......................................................................
Cashiers BP ....................................................................................
Cashiers Exxon ...................................................................
Cashiers Printing ................................................................
Cashiers Valley Preschool ..................................................
Fancy Paws Dog Grooming ...............................................
Keystone Kitchen & Bath .........................................................
Peter J. Pioli Interiors .........................................................
Signal Ridge Marina ...........................................................
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THE ARTS
When Tech and Art Collide
W
hen asked how he got into photography, Todd Ran-
som answered, The Universe opened the door, and
I walked through it. And walk through it he didlit-
erally. Hes a longtime hiker and backpacker, and for a while, a
rock climber. A few years ago, as he was scaling a mountain, he
had an epiphany. As I climbed, looking at the beauty of nature
below me, I realized that some day I would get old and wish I
had a visual record of my travels. Next thing I knew I was lugging
around a camera. From then on shooting landscapes, animals,
fowers, and trees became the focus of my life.
Ransom is one of those lucky people who has an active left
and right brain, giving him skills in art as well as logic and math.
When he is not shooting beautiful photos, he is programming
computers and designing apps. He says, I have been in tech for
about 20 years. I grew up in Atlanta and got into tech there. I
always liked computers. When these two worlds collided, tech
and art, I worked it to my advantage.
One of his latest creations is a phone app, which maps out
Western Carolina hiking trails complete with Global Positioning
System coordinates. It is available at www.appstore.com/fick-
inamazinginc.
Add to his app a newly published book flled with photos
of one of his favorite places on the planet, Panthertown. It is
entitled Waterfalls of Panthertown Valley and is available at
www.fickinamazing.com/panthertown. Ransom says, Shoot-
ing the falls and creating the book has connected me with the
community of Panthertown. I feel a kinship to the locals who
are interested in the same things I am: photography, nature, re-
gional history, and conservation.
Ransom prides himself in his artistic interpretation of what he
sees. When he digitally alters a photo he makes sure it is appro-
priate to the locale and true to nature. As a supporter of Friends
of Panthertown Valley, he uses his photos to help promote the
conservation efort.
To learn more about his projects and publications visit his
website at www.fickinamazing.com. Or go to Facebook at
www.facebook.com/waterfalls.wnc.
by Donna Rhodes
Cover Artist Todd Ransom
THE ARTS
THE ARTS
Old Masters Speak Through Her
The Art of Cynthia Cochran Kinard
T
his months feature artist interview is with the classically
trained painter and published author Cynthia Cochran Ki-
nard.
Question: You knew you were destined to be an artist by age
eight. Was there a specifc event or epiphany that convinced
you art was your calling?
Answer: I was showing a defnite talent and afnity for art
by age eight. Though I had varied interests through the years,
art always remained at the forefront. My teachers and parents
fostered this interest. There was no specifc event the call-
ing was just always there.
Q. How did your connection to your father nurture your love
of art?
A. My father was and has always been my favorite person.
He knew instinctively that my love for art was much more than
a passing interest. Through the years he brought me a wealth
of art supplies: clay for sculpting, paint brushes, pigments, art
papers, all kinds of drawing pencils and classical music to work
by. But the best gift of all was a beautifully illustrated book,
The Life and Times of Rembrandt. The moment I turned
the frst page I was hooked on the Old Masters. He also sup-
plied me with objects for our still life painting setups while I
was earning my degree in art. He landed me my frst commis-
sions and avidly supported my work in any way he could un-
til his death. He was also very photogenic and a wonderful
model for me.
Q. How would you describe your style? And your process?
A. I am academically trained. I adhere to the strict discipline
of realistic likenesses. My education began with intensive clas-
sical drawing instruction in the Barque method and progressed
to drawing plaster casts. That advanced and honed my ability
to understand form and mass. I studied under the third ranked
portrait artist in the world, Michael John Angel, in Florence, It-
aly. He had apprenticed with the artist of the century in Italy,
Pietro Annigoni. I settled upon the procedures in oil painting of
the 16th and 17th century Old Masters, and that is the process I
use now. Of all the works I do, portraiture is by far my favorite.
Q. What is your most fuid, literally and fguratively, medium?
A. Oils. For me, so much more can be achieved utilizing this
medium. Its permanence is unsurpassed. Plus the smell of it in
my studio is exciting. It makes me want to work.
Q. How can those interested in your work contact you?
A. I may be reached by phone at (828) 524-9454 or by email
at cckinard@afo.net. My work may be viewed online at www.
portraitlegacies.com. I have pieces on exhibit at the The
Highlands Gallery in Highlands and the gallery, Tsartistry be-
tween Highlands and Franklin on Highway 64. You can visit
my own studio at the new Macon County Heritage Center at
the Historic Cowee School in Franklin on Highway 28. I also
welcome portrait commissions.
by Donna Rhodes
Mountains
in Bloom
I
f there is must-do for experiencing Highlands in the summer, its
attending The Bascoms Mountains in Bloom Home, Garden, and
Flower Festival.
The festival will begin on Thursday, July 10, at Highlands Falls
Country Club with an exquisite champagne luncheon featuring
guest speaker Jack Staub. Staub is an accomplished writer and an
expert on edible plants and garden design who will lead a virtual
tour through country gardens featured in his book, Private Edens:
Beautiful Country Gardens.
On Friday, July 11, through Saturday, July 12, head for the hills
and experience The Private Edens of Highlands with a tour of
some of the areas most spectacular homes and gardens tucked
away in breathtaking niches in the Western North Carolina moun-
taintops. Each an Eden in its own right, these homes and gardens
have been carved out of mountaintop ridges and nestled into
rhododendron glades.
Back at The Bascom, meander through the campus and galleries
transformed with fabulous fower arrangements and photography
entries. The Dave Drake Studio Barn flls with juried horticulture
entries and the campus pathways are lined with non-juried entries.
After touring the private homes and exploring the fower show, a
Farm to Table Luncheon is served on The Bascoms terrace featuring
local produce.
Additional festivities will include fower and art demonstrations
and a fashion show featuring unique works of local artists. The
weekend will culminate with a Benefactor Gala at The Farm at Old
Edwards Inn featuring the award-winning cuisine of Chef Johannes
Klapdohr and music by Liquid Pleasure.
So join the scores of garden-loving Southerners that visit or
live in Highlands or Cashiers looking to escape the heat of the
nearby cities by spending the weekend enjoying The Private
Edens of Highlands. For more information or to make plans to
attend, visit thebascom.org.
Contributed by Cindy Trevathan
The Bascoms Mountains in Bloom Festival, slated for July 10-12, spot-
lights the private garden treasures that adorn the hills and hollows of
Highlands. For more information, visit thebascom.org.
THE ARTS
Verdi and Puccini at PAC
T
he Metropolitan Opera will present its En-
core Series beginning in June with a pair of
unforgettable productions.
Wednesday, June 18, brings Verdis Rigoletto; and on Wednes-
day, June 25, Puccinis La Rondine. The screenings will begin at
7:30 P.M. with a pre-opera discussion lead by Beverly Pittman at
7:00 P.M.
Michael Mayers production of Rigoletto was the talk of the
opera world when it premiered in 2013. It sets the action of Verdis
masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas -- a neon-lit world ruled by money and
ruthless, powerful men. In this bold new vision, Piotr Beczala is the
Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner. eljko Lui sings
Rigoletto, a comedian and the Dukes sidekick, and Diana Damrau
is Rigolettos innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the
Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge.
Puccinis achingly beautiful La Rondine charmingly conveys
the plight of Magda (the swallow of the title), who unexpectedly
fnds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic
life comes to a premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her
checkered past will ruin his future. Opera stars Angela Gheorghiu
and Roberto Alagna portray Puccinis star-crossed lovers. Nicholas
Jols production features elegant and sophisticated art-deco sets
that contribute to the dazzling stage picture.
Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling
(828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street
in Highlands.
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands will present the Metropolitan Operas exquisite
productions of Rigoletto and La Rondine, June 18 and June 25.
THE ARTS
A Glorious 2014 Season
T
he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is ofering
a glorious 2014 season, welcoming favorite performers
from seasons past and making way for new artists al-
ready earning an international reputation. The festival stretch-
es from June 27 through August 3.
The season proper begins on June 27 with Beethovens
Fifth -- his ffth cello and violin sonatas, and of course, The
Fifth Symphony -- for an orchestra of 20 fngers at one piano,
says Festival Artistic Director William Ransom. William and Al-
exandra Preucil are joined by young star pianist Gloria Chien
making her Festival debut. And for the frst time we will cel-
ebrate the Fourth of July weekend with concerts -- appropri-
ately, Musical Fireworks with the dynamic duo of Julie and
David Coucheron.
Concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays at the Martin-Lip-
scomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at
5:00 P.M. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community
Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 P.M.
at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at
5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library.
But even before the 2014 concert season begins, the High-
lands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is serving up music for
the twin communities. Itll stage the popular annual Picnic Con-
cert at the Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers on June 25 with
the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet.
Other highlights include the Festival debut of cellist Edward
Arron performing solo and with the Vega Quartet; The Poets
Love and Life featuring Schumanns great Dichterliebe song
cycle interspersed with readings by Aspen-based poet Bruce
Berger; and a brand-new Jazz Meets Classics this time, pre-
senting Sax in the Mountains welcoming back Will Scruggs,
Leo Saguiguit, Gary Motley and pianist Elena Cholakova trad-
ing turns with classical and jazz selections for sax and piano.
We are delighted the Grammy Award-winning Parker String
Quartet will be joining us again, as well as our dear friends the
Eroica Trio. Cellist Sara SantAmbrogio of the Eroica will stick
around and anchor the festivals frst CelloMania featuring
her and fve other cellists in a program not to be missed.
Whenever we are able to present the Festival Chamber
Orchestra, the concerts are always a major highlight of the
season -- and so our fnal Gala Concert, and wonderful Din-
ner after, on Sunday, August 3, will feature the Orchestra in
our frst-ever performance of Mendelssohns Double Con-
certo for Violin and Piano, says Ransom. For this fnal
weekend we are delighted to welcome back Tim Fain as solo-
ist you may have heard him as the violinist in the hit movie
12 Years a Slave. The gala sold out early last year, so make
your plans now.
by Luke Osteen
William Preucil Alexandra Preucil
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals 2014 season is an exciting blend of the traditional and the unexpected.
THE ARTS
Highlands Playhouse Season
T
he Highlands Playhouses 2014 summer performance
schedule promises music, laughter, and a singing plant
with a taste for people.
The season includes musical theater favorites Little Shop of
Horrors, Pippin, the Dolly Parton-inspired hit 9 to 5, and a
special show by the Paris Dancers.
The lineup of shows this summer is sure to knock the socks
of any of our regular patrons, says Artistic Director Bill Patti.
The shows are bigger, bolder, and fashier than they have been
in a long while!
The season opens on June 12 with the cult classic Little Shop
of Horrors. This raucous musical tells the story of a young fo-
rist and his blood-thirsty plant, Audrey II. Seymour, the young
forist, will be played by Playhouse veteran Noah Berry who
wowed audiences in 2013 as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th An-
nual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will be di-
rected by the incredibly talented Lisa Ludwig, who helmed last
seasons Buddy Holly Story and Nunsense.
The second show of the season is the Stephen Schwartz gem
Pippin, currently enjoying a successful revival on Broadway.
The Playhouse plans to utilize circus apparatuses and magic
throughout the production. The production, which may not
be suitable for audience members under 13, runs from July 3
through July 20.
The fnal major musical of the season is 9 to 5, based on the
hit movie from 1980 and including Dolly Partons hit song, with a
score written entirely by Parton. The show features the largest
adult ensemble the Playhouse has had in years.
This is a big show with a lot of big music, Patti said. The
show will also feature Otto native and Playhouse favorite Heidi
Spoon (Miss Hannigan in last years Playhouse hit Annie) in
the role of Violet, created in the movie by Lily Tomlin.
Having a comedic musical theater actress with the skill of
Heidi is a true blessing, Patti said, I am thrilled to have her
back on the Playhouse stage in a role that was written for her!
9 to 5 runs July 24 through August 16.
The season closes out with The Paris Dancers, a musical re-
vue featuring actors of a certain age. This comedic musical
experience will run from August 21 through August 24.
Tickets for any of these wonderful productions can be pur-
chased by visiting the Highlands Playhouse Box Ofce or by call-
ing (828) 526-2695. All shows play Tuesdays through Saturdays
at 8:00 P.M, and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Visit highlandsplayhouse.
org for more information.
Highlands Playhouses 2014 Season starts with a musical comedy that features a very naughty plant. Little Shop of Horrors
sets the pace for a laugh lineup that includes Pippin, 9 to 5, and The Paris Dancers.
Paper View
THE ARTS
I
f youre familiar with the art of papermaking, you may also be
aware that since ancient times this process involves just a few
simple ingredients -- pulp, water and starch pulled from a vat
with a framed screen to form thin sheets dried under pressure.
The result is a magical thing of beauty -- so diferent from the
wads of white often flling our recycle bins.
However, the process is quite complicated with steps involv-
ing a chemistry of ratios, balance, heavy equipment plus a great
deal of physical strength. Papermaking also requires gaining an
understanding of the eco-world of plants and their fbrous po-
tential as a resource.
Frank Brannon has developed a wide range of these skills and
knowledge. A member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild,
Frank is a printmaking instructor with Southwestern Community
College and adjunct book arts instructor with Western Carolina
University. Previously stationed at Asheville Bookworks, Bran-
nons studio is now part of Riverwood Studios in Dillsboro and
goes by the name SpeakEasy Press. As a working/teaching stu-
dio space for papermaking, letterpress printing and bookbind-
ing, it also ofers workshops, apprenticeships and collaborative
opportunities. Beginners can join Frank in his studio on August
9-10 for an introductory course using plant fbers such as mul-
berry, hemlock tree bark and even okra stems. Visit speakeasy-
press.com for more details.
Meet Frank Brannon at the June program for the Art League
of Highlands-Cashiers held at The Bascom in Highlands on Mon-
day evening, June 30. A hour begins at 4:30 P.M., followed
by a presentation of the artists paper works and book arts.
All are welcome!
Contributed by Peggy McBride
Frank Brannon will share his deep knowledge of papermaking and book
crafting at the Art League of Highlands June 30 meeting at The Bascom.
Everyone is invited.
THE ARTS
Bel Canto Turns 22
O
n September 7, Bel Canto will hold its 22nd annual recital
at Highlands PAC.
Once again, the Highlands/Cashiers area will be treated
to an exceptional concert by four performers from the world of
opera in a program that will include not only opera but Broadway
favorites as well.
The concert will be followed by a wonderful dinner held at
Highlands Country Club. As he has since Bel Cantos inception,
Stephen Dubberly will accompany the performers and will also
perform a solo piano piece. The solicitation letter will be mailed
in early July to those who have attended Bel Canto in the past.
These past benefactors will be able to buy tickets early to assure
themselves of seats at the always sold-out performance. Be-
come one of the benefactors this year if you havent been one
in the past.
In the past 21 years Bel Canto has supported The Bascom Per-
manent Collection, Highlands School music program (with its
new choral groups) and the Highlands Community Child Devel-
opment Center and last year added the Gordon Center, which
runs the preschool programs at both the Episcopal Church of the
Incarnation and Highlands United Methodist Church. Bel Canto
now supports the music programs of all preschool programs in
Highlands. In the last 10 years alone its donated over $300,000
to its four benefciaries thanks to the overwhelming generosity
of its benefactors.
So put Sunday, September 7 on your calendar now and plan to
attend the 22nd Annual Bel Canto Recital! To contact Bel Canto and
get on the mailing list, please call (828) 526-5213 or e-mail highland-
sbelcanto@gmail.com. You can also mail your contact information
to Bel Canto Recital, P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741.
Contributed by Janet Grantham
The 22nd Annual Bel Canto Concert, slated for September 7, will beneft a quartet of worthy local charities.
Festival of Feasts
T
he music of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Mu-
sic Festival is sublime in itself. World-renowned
musicians perform the works of civilizations
greatest composers.
What could compare?
Well, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival folks have
an answer: Sumptuous meals with fascinating people in some of the
regions most spectacular homes.
These annual feasts provide important and vital fnancial sup-
port to the Festival, which allows us to bring world-class chamber
music to the mountains each year, says Festival Artistic Director
William Ransom.
The fun starts with the Festival Kickof Cocktail Party at
Mountaintop Golf Club, set for 6:00 P.M. Sunday, June 8.
Hosts Ginger Kennedy, Kevin Naylor, Anna and Hays Mershon
will be ofering a charcuterie and cheese board, carving sta-
tion, new potatoes with caviar and surprise treats. Cost is $100
per person.
Festival favorites The Eroica Trio will highlight an evening at the
Whiteside Mountain home of Ann Abrams, 7:15 P.M. Saturday, July
26. Cost is $125 per person. Guests can enjoy an exquisite bufet
while conversing with Trio members Sara Parkins, Erika Nickrenz
and Sara SantAmbrogio.
Patrons can chill with CelloMania, 7:15 P.M. Sunday July 27, at the
home of Kathy and Mark Whitehead. The Whiteheads are planning
a special menu with perhaps a special chef. Patrons will be able to
meet the festival stars of the CelloMania concert. Cost is $125 per
person.
A Louisiana Feast at the home of Carolyn and Rhett Tanner is set
for 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 22. Guests can enjoy the Tanners rolling
vineyard and the exquisite Tanner Dahlias while dining on fabulous
Louisiana fare. Cost is $125 per person.
Ed and Penny Mawyer will host The Bear Shadow Dinner: An End-
of-October Event, 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 23. Theyre ofering
a superb fve-course dinner with very special wine pairings, accom-
panied by a viewing of The Shadow. Cost is $250 per person.
The feasts arent the only way to enjoy the Highlands-
Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals artists outside of the
concert hall.
The festivals 33nd season is laced with exciting installments of its
popular Salon at Six series.
Kay and Frank Cohen will host the season-opener featur-
ing harpist Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup and futist Lea Kibler,
Saturday, June 14.
Ms. Von Pechy Whitcup is a symphony harpist with over 30 sea-
sons as principal harpist with the Florida Philharmonic. Shes also
served as the harp instructor at the University of Miami Frost School
of Music for 30 years. Ms. Kibler is a fute professor at Clemson Uni-
versitys Department of Performing Arts. Prof. Kibler has performed
as member of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow
Chamber Orchestra as principal fute.
Festival favorite The Vega String Quartet will perform
Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition at The Bascom
Tuesday, June 17.
Jazz Pianist Gary Motley will perform at the home of Lynne and
Jim Browne Thursday, July 17.
Western Carolina University Chancellor David Belcher and his
wife Susan open their home on Sunday, August 24. The Belchers will
perform classical music and songs from stage and screen.
At each event, wine will be served from 5:30-6:00 P.M., followed
by the performances until 6:30 P.M. Light refreshments will be of-
fered at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are $50 per person.
For reservations or more information about the Feasts of the Fes-
tival and the Salon at Six Series, call (828) 526-9060.
by Luke Osteen
Lea Kibler
The Eroica Trio
Valerie Von Pechy
Whitcup
Vega String Quartet
THE ARTS
In addition to ofering breathtakingly beautiful music, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival serves up gourmet
food and sparkling conversations in spectacular homes.
THE ARTS
PAC 1/2
Fine Art Friday
I
n the early dawn when the
mountain mist glows, full
of light, David Berger is
counting his blessingsand
painting them.
Berger is a landscape oil paint-
er and owner of Mountain Mist
Gallery in Cashiers. Over the past
few years his panoramic canvases
have awed judges and his ever-
expanding public. Now is a chance
for beginning, intermediate, and
advanced painters to study with
this master.
We are opening up a teach-
ing studio in the building next to
Mountain Mist Gallery, he says.
We have revamped the walls and
interior to facilitate 2-D (and even-
tually 3-D) instruction. Several fellow artists and I will be teaching
workshops and classes in water and oil mediums.
There are class package deals available for everyone, from
weekend visitors to full-time residents. And for those who like
extra studio time, a small fat monthly rate will allow one to stay
late or come in early to work on
unfnished pieces.
Not only will the new studio be
open to the public for workshops,
but every Friday evening Moun-
tain Mist Gallery will present an
open house with a live artist demo.
Now through the end of October
from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Mountain
Mist will host these weekly Fine
Art Friday events. Join the gang
for a glass of wine and a superb
art experience.
For more information go on-
line to mountainmistgallery.com.
Check out Fine Art Fridays, work-
shop and class schedules, and
see whose work is on deck for
the next outstanding exhibition.
If you would like to speak to David Berger call (828) 743-1801 or
look for Mountain Mist Gallery on Facebook. Mountain Mist Gal-
lery is located one-eighth mile south of the intersection of High-
ways 64 and 107 in Cashiers.
This gallery is not to be mist.
by Donna Rhodes
Mountain Mist Gallerys David Berger is ready to share a
lifetimes worth of technique and talent with students.
H
ighlands Performing Arts Centers Concert Season begins Fri-
day, June 20, with Bluegrass music by Balsam Range at 8:00
P.M.
From deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Moun-
tains meet the Blue Ridge comes Balsam Range, creatively blending
Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz into a new American acoustic mu-
sic experience. Balsam Range consists of fve friends with unique
experiences and backgrounds that blend together efortlessly to
form their distinctive sound. Since bursting onto the scene, Bal-
sam Range has made a defnite mark in the Bluegrass and Acoustic
music world. 2013 IBMA Album of the Year Winner, Papertown;
2011 IBMA Song of the Year WINNER, Trains I Missed; 2011 IBMA
Emerging Artist of the Year nominee; 2011 IBMA Album of the Year
nominee, Trains I Missed; 2010 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year
nominee; and seven national Number One songs.
At 8:00 P.M. Saturday, June 28, The Hit Men return to PAC with
their unique brand of retro rock. These remarkable performers are
the former stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James
& The Shondells and other mega stars of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The
Hit Men are not a tribute band. They arent the cast from a Broad-
way musical. They are the real deal. Members of this legacy rock n
roll band travelled the world with Frankie Valli and sang lead vocals
on Seasons hits like Oh What a Night! Theyve played and record-
ed with Tommy James, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jim
Croce, Barry Manilow, and other mega acts of the era.
In their show, they play the hits they helped make famous and
regale the audience with great on the road stories about their
lives with Frankie, Tommy, Carly, Cat, Elton and Jim...stories only
The Hit Men can tell -- because they were there! And they also per-
form many other memorable solid gold hits that they helped make
famous including Mony, Mony, Hanky Panky, Peace Train,
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, and Youre So Vain.
Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling
(828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street
in Highlands.
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
Big Names and
Old Flames
The Performing Arts Center ofers a full spectrum of musical hits with a
pair of performances -- Bluegrass masters Balsam Range on June 20; and
Retro Rock artists The Hit Men, June 28.
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Cornucopia Restaurant
I
f history is destiny, you couldnt make a better case than Cornu-
copia Restaurant, Cashiers de facto front porch for the last 122
years.
In its earliest days, this venerable Cashiers landmark served
as a general store that allowed local farmers to water their live-
stock at the adjoining creek on their way to Asheville or Sylva.
Its no stretch of the imagination to see weary travelers sharing
a cool drink, a bite to eat and a bit of local gossip as they waited
for their cattle.
Over the next century, this American Chestnut and English Pop-
lar building has seen duty as a school, post ofce, home and tack
shop for men with names like Wimp Davis and Ske Dick and Uncle
Bubba Bryson, the sorts of indelible names that have all but van-
ished from the American landscape.
For the last 36 years, its been Cornucopia, and sure enough,
people still gather to relax, share a meal and a cool drink and, in-
evitably, exchange a bit of local gossip.
On the evening I visited, the broad dining room with its sun-
dappled tables and gentle breeze didnt feel too far removed
from those long-ago days. It says something about the remark-
able durability of chestnut that this room still maintains the quiet
dignity imparted by those boards that make up the siding. This
place is an easy-going delight, ofering a wonderful menu in a
nostalgic setting.
I arrived with a plan a meal of starters and salads, the perfect
complement to a lazy Saturday night.
First up were the extraordinary South Carolina Bufalo Quail
Breast Sliders.
Let me start of by saying that I have lots of friends from South
Carolina. There are plenty of Osteens who live in The Palmetto
State, including nationally-recognized Chef Louis Osteen who
makes his home in Charleston.
Theres no way that state can claim this dish. These sliders were
created by a chef who understood nuance and the power of subtle
seasoning, qualities that I dont associate with our Neighbor to the
South. Lets say there was an element of playfulness about them,
too. Calling these delicacies sliders evokes images of a dozen
Krysta Burgers or White Castles stufed in a greasy sack. These are
sliders of a diferent order.
OK, I guess a state that produced Chubby Checker could have
given us this, but Im not convinced.
Next, I tried the Mixed Green Salad. Again, this languid restaurant
confounded expectations. The humble green salad is elevated to
something wholly extraordinary when constructed under owners
Brien and Sallie Peterkins steadfast commitment to locally-grown
produce and artisanal foods. Baby heirloom tomatoes, toasted al-
monds, goat cheese, grapes and fresh strawberries were drizzled
with a honey-lime-thyme vinaigrette.
Cornucopia salad maker Patricia McCall, if youre reading this sit-
ting down, please stand up and take a bow. Go on, take another.
You deserve it.
And heres where my plan went of the rails my server Natalie,
who shined like a penny throughout my visit, talked me into ditch-
ing my starters and salads scheme.
I really needed to try her favorite item on the menu, she said
the Buttermilk Fried Tanglewood Farms Chicken Breast.
Id been so dazzled by my choices so far, I realized itd be
the acme of foolishness to ignore what this wise woman
was telling me.
Oh my. The chicken recalled something your Grandmother
would make for Sunday Supper. But it was served amidst a cloud of
boursin-whipped Yukon potatoes, and julienned green beans and
young carrots enrobed in white trufe honey butter. This is the sort
of dish that years from now, youll wake up in the middle of the
night and recall in all its glory. You wont be able to go back to sleep.
Im glad my Grandmother never tried this. It would have broken
her spirit.
Cornucopia is located on Highway 107 South in Cashiers, just
south of the Crossroads. Call for reservations for lunch and dinner
(828) 743-3750.
I suppose you could still bring your livestock for watering, but its
probably a good idea to leave the cattle at home.
by Luke Osteen
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An Energizing Green Smoothie
H
ealth benefts of a
green smoothie are too
numerous to mention:
its detoxifying, nutrient-rich,
alkalizing, immunity-enhanc-
ing and more. Having a green
smoothie for breakfast dur-
ing the warm summer days
would sound like an excellent
idea, except for two things:
its taste and cofee. Do you
have your morning cup of cof-
fee before or after your green
smoothie? Do you really
have to start your day with a
liquid salad?
An Energizing Green
Smoothie combines in itself
the wonderful health ben-
efts of a green smoothie
with the magnesium and the
deep chocolatey taste of the
raw cocoa powder with the
energizing efect of cofee. It
tastes rich, sweet and refresh-
ing. The smoothie is flling and
creamy, too.
Raw cocoa powder is high in
favonoid compounds, which
are a potent source of antioxi-
dants that pursue and kill free
radicals. Kale is rich in calcium,
iron, magnesium, vitamins C, K
and more. Raw almond butter
supplies vitamin E as well as
fber, B vitamins, magnesium,
copper, calcium, potassium,
monounsaturated and polyun-
saturated fats, which can low-
er the bad LDL-cholesterol.
This breakfast smoothie
takes 5 minutes to make, so
you really have to come up
with an excuse to skip it.
An Energizing Green Smoothie
Serves one
Ingredients:
1 cup non-dairy milk
1/2 cup strong black cofee
1 medium banana, frozen
2 tablespoons raw almond
butter
1 cup organic baby kale
1-2 large dates, pits removed
1 tablespoon raw cocoa pow-
der
5 ice cubes
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a high
speed blender. Blend every-
thing until smooth.
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia
Halldin, Nutrition Coach
healthymamainfo.com
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Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator
Madisons Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
T
hrough my many years of being a sommelier a question is raised
almost every day. What is your favorite wine?
I never took the question seriously. I taste so many wines
every week and so many factors afect your taste, like weather, food,
company and mood.
For instance, when I grill a juicy steak in the fall I would drink a full
bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, while if I have a light piece of fsh with
asparagus and rice I would choose a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon.
I usually pick my wine before I decide on dinner.
But that avoids the question. What is my favorite wine? After a
short time I decided my favorite wine for quite a few years is the Davis
family, Monterey, Riesling. Whenever I drink this wine I can feel the
chill of the fog rolling down the hills and smell the wet stone. The
wine is bursting with bosc pear and a variety of tropical favors and
nuances of stone fruits.
So what does this mean to other wine enthusiasts? Nothing. Get
your own favorite wine.
Happy Drinking, Curt
One of My Favorite Things
For more information on Highlands and Cashiers visit thelaurelmagazine.com
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Slabtown Pizza
T
he Peterkin family and Cornucopia have had a 36-year-long
love afair with the Cashiers area and are always thinking
of new ways to share their passion for delicious food.
When Randy Brown and John Caddell met up with Brien Pe-
terkin Jr. in culinary school, little did they know they were on a
journey that not only would lead to a great friendship, but also
to Cashiers and a family afair that makes fabulous food a
way of life.
Slab Town Pizza is the next step in that journey.
A collaborative, creative efort, Slab Town Pizza ofers a fresh
take on old-fashioned pizza making. The dough is house-made,
stretched by hand and loaded with the freshest toppings, many
of which are local, farm-to-table or house-made. Youll fnd your
all-time pizza favorites, but watch out -- the specialty pizzas ofer
creative combinations that will have you planning your next visit
before youre out the door. The Verdure, a Roasted Eggplant,
Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, Goat Cheese, Oregano
and Olive Oil pizza makes even meat lovers happy, while The
Duke packs a punch with Italian Sausage, House-Made Meat-
balls, Pancetta, Ricotta, Oregano, Grande Mozzarella, Chili
Flakes and Sunday Gravy (imagine the meatiest, Parmesan-
est, tomato-ey sauce if bliss was a sauce, this would be it).
As if all that goodness isnt enough, you cant pass up the ap-
petizers or desserts. Weve been told the Arancini -- deep-fried
braised pork, beef and risotto balls with Sunday Gravy; and the
Budino -- butterscotch custard, Nutella and whipped cream --
will change your life.
The Peterkin family and the STP staf invite you to come ex-
perience a whole new slice of life. Slab Town Pizza is open year-
round, hours vary by season, please call (828) 743-0020 or visit
slabtownpizza.com for more information.
Contributed by Krysti Henderson
With a deep respect for the intricacies of New York Style Pizza and an
irrepressible creative streak, the artisans of Slab Town Pizza have
created an unforgettable menu of wonders.
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Wolfgangs, Two Decades of Divine
W
olfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro invites you to ex-
perience the culinary mastery of Chef Wolfgang Green,
former Executive Chef for the Brennan Family of Com-
manders Palace.
This season Wolfgangs celebrates their 20th season
in Highlands.
Chef Wolfgang and his wife Mindy came to Highlands in July
of 1994 on vacation and decided that this was where they would
make their lifelong dream come true. Wolfgangs on Main opened
that September in the historic Hildegards House. Over the years
Wolfgangs has added a romantic garden pavilion, the Bistro, and
an outdoor patio of of the Bistro thats become a local favorite.
Chef Wolfgang and Mindy not only have a passionate love for
fne cuisine, but they also have a special connection with their cus-
tomers. Mindy has dedicated her time to making sure that the res-
taurant operations are running smoothly.
Our customers are the reason we are here, says Mindy.
They are very important to us and we look forward to their
return each season.
New Orleans specialties, house-aged steaks, fresh seafood,
wienerschnitzel, venison and much more are found on the menu.
Wolfgangs also has a Wine Spectator Award-Winning Wine List
not to be missed with over 650 wines including 20 wines available
by the glass.
You have to be passionate about something, and I am passion-
ate about giving our customers the best dining experience we can
with our staf, service and food quality, says Chef Wolfgang. I
enjoy getting out of the kitchen in the evenings and speaking to
our guests, even for a brief hello.
Help Chef Wolfgang and Mindy celebrate their 20th season in
Highlands by making your reservation today. Whether you are
celebrating a special occasion or just need a dinner out, Wolf-
gangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro has something for everyone.
For more information on Wolfgangs visit wolfgangs.net or call
(828) 526-3807. Bistro service starts at 4:00 P.M. and dinner ser-
vice starts at 5:30 P.M.
Daughter Katie, Chef Wolfgang
and Mindy Green.
An exquisite menu and warm personal service are the hallmarks of Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistros 20 years as a Main Street institution.
Grandpops is Grand Ice Cream!
F
or the past several years, youve
looked to the Zookeeper Bistro
for its hearty breakfasts and de-
lectable lunches to satisfy your food
cravings.
Whether youre a group of hungry
guys fresh of a hike or a group of la-
dies looking for a nice, casual place for
a luncheon, the Zookeeper was the
spot that ft the bill.
Sundays are not the same without
a visit to the Zookeeper for Sunday
Brunch. Everyone found just what
they were craving from the wide
array of tasty oferings at the Bistro. John and Tanya are
known for their attention to service and their quality prod-
ucts. No meal was ever complete without one of the Bistros
tasty desserts.
Now the Bistro has expanded its oferings with an Ice Cream
Parlor named Grandpops. People of all ages love an ice cream
cone or a tasty sundae on a hot summer afternoon. Choose one
or two of the 32 favors of delectable ice cream to rest atop your
cake or wafe cone. Dont settle for
just plain vanilla, chocolate or straw-
berry. Go for something more exotic
like mango marina, beachy peach or
cotton candy. Children love a gigan-
tic banana split featuring their favorite
ice cream topped with whipped cream
and a cherry or a hot fudge sundae.
When the temperatures soar go for
the max -- the Polar Vortex version of
one of their tasty milk shakes.
Sugar-free ice cream, yogurt, sor-
bet, and sherbet round out the menu.
When its time for a kids birthday par-
ty or when youre having a house full of guests, order your des-
serts from the Bistro, then grab your favorite ice cream from
Grandpops. Youll have your guests singing your praises in no
time fat.
Grandpops is open daily Monday through Thursday 11:00
A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Fridays and Saturdays until 9:00 P.M. and
on Sundays from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Call them at
(828) 743-7714.
by Wiley Sloan
As if the Zookeepers dessert oferings werent enough of a temptation, heres Grandpops with its incredible lineup of soda fountain favorites.
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A Sensorial Flair
by Donna Rhodes | Photos by Marjorie Fielding
Star of the Bar Nicolle Kenyon
N
icolle Kenyon loves people, she
adores working in hospitality (hav-
ing done it her whole life), and she
has an artistic, sensorial fair for creating
cocktails that are both beautiful and deli-
cious. Put all that together and you have
the makings of this months Star of the
Bar.
Nicolle has been tending bar for 10
years. Most of that time was spent in fne
restaurants and bars in Orlando, Florida.
But for the past two years she has been
happily ensconced at Micas Restaurant
and Pub in Sapphire Valley where her hus-
band, Rob, is restaurant manager.
Nicolle says, I love meeting new peo-
ple. We have visitors here from all over the
world. I have cultivated friendships and
relationships with all kinds of interesting
folks. In fact, while working in Orlando,
Micas owner came in. We struck up a con-
versation. He said he needed to jazz things
up a bit and was looking for help. My hus-
band and I discussed it, came up to visit,
fell in love with the place, and Voila! Here
we are!
Nicolles passion for her work is infec-
tious. Its no wonder she and her husband
were snapped up as new staf on the Mi-
cas team. And her infuence has turned
the Pub into a popular gathering place for
izing, not to mention enjoying her deli-
cious drinks and cocktails.
She says, I have a passion for using
newly-picked fruit, hand-squeezed juices
and fresh herbs in my recipes. I love to
see peoples faces light up as they taste
fresh herb- or fruit-infused drinks. Thats
one of the joys of bartending for me.
Nicolle has put together a new season-
al drink list for spring and summer. Come
in and try Micas signature specials includ-
ing Nicolles own creation, Cucumber
Thyme Martini.
Visit Nicolle at Micas Restaurant and
Pub, 4000 U.S. Highway 64 east, Sapphire
Valley, North Carolina, 28774, (828) 743-
5740. You can also visit Micas on Face-
book to fnd out the latest restaurant and
pub presentations.
Combine 2 oz. vodka and
1/2 oz. triplesec
Add 1/2 oz. or splash of
cranberry juice
Muddle fresh cucumber and fresh
thyme; shake with fresh lime; pour
into a martini glass.
The Cucumber Thyme Martini.
Have a favorite mixologist in the Highlands-Cashiers area? Nominate them to be our Star of the Bar at thelaurelmagazine.com/barstars.
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Cooking Up
Fundraisers
O
n June 28, begin your mountain morning with a delicious
pancake breakfast at the Scaly Mountain Womens Clubs
Pancake Breakfast.
From 7:30 until 10:30 A.M., guests can enjoy pancakes, patty
sausage, orange juice and a bottomless cup of cofee for $5.50 for
adults, and $3.50 for children. Pancake breakfasts will be held on
the fourth Saturday of each month through October at the historic
Scaly Mountain Community Center at the corner of NC 106 and
Buck Knob Road.
In addition to the Pancake Breakfasts, the club will host its annu-
al auction on July 19 at the Scaly Mountain Fire Station. Admission
is free and items for auction can be previewed at 6:00 P.M. with the
auction beginning at 7:00 P.M. With a large variety of merchandise,
this popular auction is one of the highlights of the clubs summer
season. Past auctions have featured golf foursomes at some of
areas most prestigious country clubs, a chef-prepared meal for
eight in a private home, gift certifcates for a spa day, original art
work, antique furniture, clothing from some of Highlands fnest
shops, decorative items for the home, dinner for two at some of
the our fnest area restaurants, lovely gift baskets that have con-
tained everything from an assortment of excellent wine to items
meant to please the hiking enthusiast, and much more. Come ear-
ly, enjoy a glass of wine, and view what this years exciting auction
has to ofer.
The Chili Challenge is a new event this year and is an open chili
cook-of with cash prizes and trophies for the frst, second and third
cook-of winners, chili tasting, desserts, live music, rafes games
and childrens activities.
For more information on the Chili Challenge, please contact Lo-
retta Fitt at cbfs@windstream.net. Another very popular event is
the Chocolate Fantasy held at the Highland Arts and Craft show in
October. The homemade delicious and beautifully presented des-
serts are fantasy come true for the chocolate lover, so do not miss
this opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth.
The proceeds from the pancake breakfasts, auction, Chili Chal-
lenge and Chocolate Fantasy beneft the clubs Scholarship Pro-
gram and area human service agencies. Since its inception, the
Scholarship Program has provided over $115,000 in scholarships for
area students and over $75,000 in donations to area human service
agencies. The Scaly Mountain Womens Clubs welcomes women
who would like to join this active service club.
For membership information, please contact Susie Goodrow
at smgoodrow@gmail.com.
Contributed by Carolyn Kutt
Breakfast in Paradise! The ladies of the Scaly Mountain Womens Club
are once again ofering their legendary Pancake Breakfasts,
every fourth Saturday through October. But theyve got a full calendar
of fundraisers planned for the year.
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Mountain Dining
Your Guide to the Restaurants
of Highlands & Cashiers
Minimal, most entrees under $10
$ Moderate, most entrees $10-$15
Pricing Guide
$$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20
$$$ Grand, most entrees over $20
*
Takeout Only
L Local Only
Checks Dress Code
C Casual NC Nice Casual
J Jacket
HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS
Alttude Restaurant at Skyline Lodge Flat Mtn. Road 828-526-2121 $ $ $-$$ NC 88
Bellas Juncton Cafe 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC 828-526-0803 $ $ $ C L 88
The Bistro at Wolfgangs 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
Creekside Casual Dining Mountain Brook Center 828-526-9822 C L 89
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine 490 Dillard Road 828-526-4429 $$ $$$ C 83
Dustys 493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762 C 79
Fressers Courtyard Cafe 470 Oak Street, Village Square 828-526-4188 -$ -$$ C 87
Highlands Smokehouse 595 Franklin Road 828-526-5000 $ $ C 79
High Coton Wine & Cheese Co. 205 South Fourth Street 828-787-2199 $ C 81
*
The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering 350 S. Fifh St. 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ 88
Lakeside Restaurant Smallwood Avenue 828-526-9419 $$$ C 81
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden 445 Main St. 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ NC 4
On the Verandah Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ NC 80
Rukas Table 163 Wright Square 828-526-3636 $$$ NC 85
SweeTreats Deli Corner of Main and South 4th St. 828-526-9632 C L 89
Ugly Dog Pub/The Dog House 294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364 C 79
Wolfgangs Restaurant 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
CASHIERS AREA RESTAURANTS
*On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market Crossroads 828-743-4334 89
Chez Dupont & The Stone Soup Cafe 48 Village Walk 828-743-1960 $ $ Dinner C 89
The Orchard Highway 107 South 828-743-7614 $$$ Dinner C 89
Zookeeper Mountain Laurel Shoppes 828-743-7711 C 58
Highlands Area Restaurants
Alttudes at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
Annies Cafe - 828-526-1663
Bellas Juncton Cafe - 828-526-0803
Bistro on Main/
Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
The Bistro at Wolfgangs - 828-526-3807
The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121
Brysons Deli - 828-526-3775
Bucks Cofee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine - 828-526-4429
Dustys - 828-526-2762
El Azteca - 828-526-2244
Flip Side - 828-526-4241
Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188
Golden China - 828-526-5525
Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000
Highlands Wine & Cheese Co. - 828-787-2199
Kelsey Place Restaurant - 828-526-9380
The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering - 828-526-2110
Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419
Madisons Restaurant
& Wine Garden - 828-787-2525
Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400
On the Verandah - 828-526-2338
Pescados - 828-526-9313
Pizza Place - 828-526-5660
Paolets - 828- 526-4906
Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383
Rukas Table - 828-526-3636
Rustco at The Log Cabin - 828-526-0999
Southern Belles
Restaurant - 828-787-2299
Sports Page - 828-526-3555
Subway - 828-526-1706
SweeTreats - 828- 526-9822
Tokyo - Authentc
Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800
The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 828- 526-8364
Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035
Wine Garden at
Old Edwards Inn - 828-787-2525
Wolfgangs Restaurant - 828-526-3807
Cashiers Area Restaurants
Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474
Bucks Cofee Cafe - 828-743-9997
Cafe 107 - 828-293-1221
Canyon Kitchen - 828-743-7967
Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
Chesters Chicken
at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041
Chez Dupont and the
Stone Soup Cafe - 828-743-1960
Chile Loco - 828-743-1160
Cornucopia Restaurant - 828-743-3750
Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284
Happs Place - 828-743-2266
High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411
Hunt Bros. Pizza
at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337
JJs Eatery and Canteen - 828-743-7778
Micas Restaurant - 828-743-5740
On the Side at
Cashiers Farmers Market - 828-743-4334
The Orchard - 828-743-7614
Randevu Restaurant - 828-743-0190
Rosies Caf - 828-743-0160
Slab Town Pizza (STP) - 828-743-0020
Subway - 828-743-1300
The Gamekeepers Tavern - 828-743-4263
Wendys - 828-743-7777
Yoshi Japanese Steakhouse - 828-743-8747
Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
VENTURE OUT
Golf for the Rest of Us
S
o whats the big appeal? Why do sec-
ond-home owners fock from all over
the Southeast and beyond to spend
long summer days on the golf courses of the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau?
The good news is you dont have to live
in a golf community to fnd out. Of more
than 15 golf courses on the Plateau, a few
are open to the public, including Sky Valley,
High Hampton and Sapphire National.
You can get a bucket of balls with use of
a club or two for around $5, and head out
to the putting green or driving range to dis-
cover your sweet spot. You can also take a
lesson for as little as $55 per hour (cost var-
ies by club). Even one hour of professional
instruction can make a surprising improvement in your results,
which is when the adrenaline and endorphins kick in and sud-
denly you get why this sport is so addictive.
I spent my hour of instruction with Jordan Kenter, Director of
Golf for Old Edwards Club. And we started on the driving range.
At Home on the Range
My frst and ultimately favorite bit of advice from Jor-
dan was to get out of my head.
When you get ready to swing, youll have some natural in-
clinations that feel comfortable for you, whether its because
youve played a sport before or just based on the way your body
is built and moves, he said. So start with what feels right.
Get comfortable with it. Then we can look at what needs to be
tweaked to create your own efective signa-
ture swing.
When it came time to tweak, Jordan
gave me some highly efective tips and then
showed me a video of me hitting the ball,
which was playing on a nearby monitor.
This made it easy to see why straightening
my back leg (the one away from the course)
during my backswing was bobbing my pos-
ture out of alignment and throwing of my
swing. My next time up at the tee, I lobbed
a beauty into the air that landed exactly
where I was aiming. I decided to end on that
high note and head for the putting green.
Putt-Putt for Grown Ups
My aim is pretty good. So for me, the
main trick in putting was to get the ball to roll the correct dis-
tance to the hole without it zipping past or stopping way short.
A cool trick I learned is to start practicing two feet from the
hole and hit a few balls in. Then go out another foot and do the
same, and continue with this progression.
Before I tried this, I was whacking the ball past the hole.
This technique gave me a better feel for it and quickly reward-
ed me with that satisfying cluk-cluk of the ball dropping
into the hole.
From my brief experience, it seems that golf is a lot like life:
It can be quite enjoyable if you just fow with it, have fun, and
dont take yourself too seriously.
Contributed by Amanda Sullivan
Travel and Adventure Writer
asullivanwriter@yahoo.com
Twitter.com/asullivanwriter
Jordan Kenter and Amanda Sullivan
Hope for the American Chestnut
A
century ago, the forests around Cashiers and Highlands
would have been flled with chestnut blossoms this time
of year.
American chestnut (Castanea dentata) trees made up a quar-
ter of Southern Appalachias hardwoods. Its difcult to imag-
ine the degree to which the species once dominated the area
landscape. Individual trees regularly grew to over 100 feet in
height, and the largest known example ever documented in
the country was measured at over 17 feet in diameter (not cir-
cumference, diameter!) in nearby Haywood County. Mountain
children gathered chestnuts in the fall to sell for clothes and
shoe money, and hogs were let loose to fatten themselves on
chestnut mast prior to slaughter.
In the early 20th century a devastating condition known as
chestnut blight was seen among stands of American chestnut
in the Northeast. Chestnut blight was eventually determined to
be a fungal infection of the trees bark. It does its damage by
initially creating a girdle of dead bark, a condition that quickly
leads to the death of all parts of the tree above that ring. By
the 1930s the blight had taken its toll on the American chestnut
stands on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Their niche in the lo-
cal forest ecology began to be flled by a variety of oaks, and
area woods slowly began to take on their current look.
Because the fungus leads to damage above the point of in-
fection but not below, it does not directly afect the root sys-
tems of infected trees. The American chestnut population of
the Appalachians still numbers in the hundreds of thousands.
This population exists almost exclusively in the form of large
stumps and the living root systems anchoring them. The larg-
est of the trees stored so much energy in their root systems
prior to the arrival of the fungus that they continue to regularly
send up fresh sprouts. At times the sprouts mature enough to
begin producing fowers and nuts. They rarely produce more
than a couple of seasons worth of crops before the bark of the
saplings is re-infected by the blight fungus, which survives oth-
erwise out of sight and out of mind in northern red oak trees
without causing any harm to that species. A few large individ-
ual American chestnuts do continue to exist, along with a few
stands of the tree.
The American Chestnut Foundation cooperates with private
and public agencies in eforts to ensure the continued existence
of the species.
Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
VENTURE OUT
The majestic American chestnut, felled by blight nearly a century ago, continues to send up shoots from the Southern Appalachian forest foor.
VENTURE OUT
Here Fishy, Fishy
I
n the previous columns
weve discussed what
fy fshing is and when
is the best time to fsh.
Now its time to talk about
where to fsh.
Although there is a small,
but growing number of pri-
vate trout streams that can be
fshed for a fee, our discussion
will cover only public access
streams. There are approxi-
mately 3000 miles of public
water trout streams within an
hour and a half drive of High-
lands.
The North Carolina Wildlife
Commission has designated
most of these streams as ei-
ther native, hatchery support-
ed (stocked), or delayed har-
vest. Most of the streams in
Western North Carolina are na-
tive streams. This means that
they are open to fshing year
round and are never stocked.
A few of these streams such as
those located in Panthertown
Valley still hold signifcant
populations of native brook
trout. Others have brown and
rainbow trout that were intro-
duced years ago.
The Cullasaja River between
Highlands and Franklin is an
example of a hatchery sup-
ported or stocked stream.
These streams are closed to
fshing the month of March
to allow stocking to begin and
open the frst Saturday in April.
Stocking continues through
July and anglers are allowed
to keep seven fsh any size
per day. These streams are ex-
cellent places for those who
want to keep fsh since they
are stocked for that purpose.
There are three streams
within an hour and a half drive
that are designated delayed
harvest. This designation
means that the river is super
stocked with hatchery trout in-
cluding many large brood fsh
that have been used for egg
production in the hatchery.
These streams are Nantahala
River above the rafting sec-
tion, Tuckaseegee River be-
tween Highway 107 and High-
way 441 and the East Fork of
the French Broad River just
outside Rosman. These rivers
are designated delayed har-
vest from October 1 until the
frst Saturday in June. During
this period all fshing must be
single hook artifcial lures only
and all fsh must be released.
These streams ofer excellent
opportunities for beginners as
well as those who enjoy catch-
ing greater number of fsh as
well as the chance to catch
larger fsh.
All stream locations and
designations as well as fsh-
ing license and other in-
formation is available at
www.ncwildlife.org.
Contributed by David Wilkes
Highland Hiker
highlandhiker.com
VENTURE OUT
Cover Crops for Garden Health
C
over cropping is a foun-
dational practice in
organic agriculture of
growing seasonal plants,
not for sale or consump-
tion, but instead to beneft
the soil.
We can utilize this wonder-
ful method to manage and im-
prove smaller-scale gardens.
Also considered green manure
or living mulch, cover crops
beneft a garden in a myriad of
ways: Prevent wind and water
erosion; Suppress weeds; Pre-
vent soil crusting and reduce
compaction; Mitigate heat and
baking sun; Manage soil mois-
ture levels; Increase organic
matter in soil; Fix nitrogen (clo-
vers and legumes); Accumulate
trace minerals and nutrients to
make them available to other
plants.
Practiced gardeners under-
stand the importance of pro-
tecting soil. Mulching is the
most common method of soil
protection; cover crops are, in
essence, living mulch. They
help maintain a sympathetic
environment for earthworms
and microbes in upper soil lay-
ers. By contrast, leaving soil ex-
posed quickly reduces its qual-
ity by exposing it to weather
extremes. If youve noticed
garden soil late on a sunny af-
ternoon after a night of rain,
the hard crust that formed
isnt a happy environment for
living things!
On farms, cover crops are of-
ten used as part of a rotational
planting plan, following crops
that demand intensive use of
soil, or in a small window be-
tween vegetable crops. For a
home gardener, they are espe-
cially applicable to fallow areas
of prepared soil, which will not
receive immediate attention.
Once the cover crop dies back,
if its an annual, it is left to de-
compose, providing mulch in
the meantime. If it is perennial
or you are ready to recover that
area of the garden for other
purposes, the cover crop can
be turned into the soil with a
shovel or tiller. Its best to give
two weeks before replanting
after cutting a cover crop.
There are so many cre-
ative ways to work with cover
crops! They are used in low or
no-till growing with great re-
sults. Quite a few cover crops
provide useful harvest, such as
milky oat tops and clover fow-
ers for medicine. As always,
experiment and see how they
work best in your garden. In
the Blue Ridge, cover crops for
the warm season include buck-
wheat, oats, cow peas or soy-
beans, while various clovers,
annual rye or vetch are good
cool season choices. Some
are defnitely self-seeding and
will spread! Extension agencies
like Clemson or Cornell may be
helpful and Johnnys Seeds of-
fers useful information online.
Contributed by Lindsey Mann
Sustenance Design
lindsey
@sustenancedesign.net
VENTURE OUT
Plan Your Ireland Golf Trip
E
ight golfers and seven
non-golfers are joining
me this month for a tour
of Irelands legendary golf
courses.
Ive always loved the natu-
ral contours of the Emerald
Isles links and their breath-
taking beauty. Its easy to be
seduced by their pastoral lay-
outs, but their charm belies
the depth of their challenges.
Like a beautiful woman, they
reward their serious suitors
and humble those who dont
lavish attention upon them.
You can see why I relish
the chance to introduce my
friends to courses like Water-
ville, Lahinch, and Tralee. The
schedule will go as follows.
June 3 Depart USA for
Shannon Airport Ireland
June 4 Arrive Shannon
Where we will be picked up
by our coach & driver and
head to the Malton Hotel,
Killarney. Our home for the
next 6 nights.
June 5 Golf Waterville
Golf Club. Ladies sightsee
while golf is being played
June 6 Golf Ballubunion
Old . Ladies sightsee
June 7 Golf Dooks Golf
links. Ladies sightsee
June 8 Golf Old Head Golf
Club. Ladies sightsee
June 9 Golf Tralee Golf
Club. Ladies sightsee
June 10 Golf Lahinch Golf
Club. Ladies sightsee. After
golf on to Buratty Castle Ho-
tel where we will enjoy an au-
thentic Medieval Banquet in
ancient Bunratty Castle as our
farewell dinner.
June 11 Depart Shannon
Airport for USA
Included in the trip are 7
nights 4 star lodging, a luxury
coach and experienced driver/
guide, 6 rounds of world class
links golf, full Irish breakfast
daily and much more.
I will be happy to help you
organize a group for a similar
trip. Please contact me for
details and questions. You
can also visit my website for
detailed itineraries and much
more information.
Tom Chillemi, PGA; Own-
er Toms Golf Tours; www.
tomsgolftours.com; (706)
982-2357.
Contributed by Tom Chillemi,
PGA Golf Professional
Toms Golf Tours,
info@tomsgolftours.com
Toms tours explore the almost transcendent connection between Ireland and golf.
Photo by Jason Butler
- Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
Critter
Corner
T
he Ocoee salamander is
one of our most common
salamanders in our area.
They have a round tail and a
light line from the eye to the an-
gle of the jaw. Some may have
a stripe down the back that can
vary in color from yellow to or-
ange, red, or brown. This stripe
can be irregular or straight. Oth-
ers may have spotting or fleck-
ing on the back instead of a dor-
sal stripe and others, especially
males, may be dark with little or
no patterning.
VENTURE OUT
Know
Our Birds
T
he male Prothonotary
Warbler has a bright
golden head and breast.
This is a bird of the Deep South.
In North Carolina, it is truly a
common bird of Coastal Plain
swamps, but is much less numer-
ous farther inland. In our area
they are transient in spring, and
very rare in fall. In early sum-
mer, a few reports at very low
elevations, mainly below 2,000
feet, but no indication of nest-
ing; perhaps just late migrants.
VENTURE OUT
Photo by Ed Boos
Courtesy of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
To view photos and videos of more waterfalls on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau
visit thelaurelmagazine.com/cashiersnc_outdoors.php and
thelaurelmagazine.com/highlandsnc_outdoors.php
Cullasaja Falls
If you travel even further down US 64 west, three miles past Bust Your But Falls youll come to breathtak-
ing Cullasaja Falls. Cullasaja Falls is another spectacular waterfall on the powerful Cullasaja River, which
winds through its gorge followed by the Mountain Scenic Byway near Highlands NC.This meandering
stream, so languid for much of its twistng course, marshals its power for its namesake falls a majestc
cascade lined by ancient clifs.
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to enjoy area waterfalls, photos and directons.
HI STORY
Highlands Renaissance Man
H
ighlands has had many notable full and part time resi-
dents, but one of the most remarkable was Dr. Upton
C. Ewing, summer resident of Highlands in the 1940s
to the 1960s.
He was accomplished in so many felds that personal friend
and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Albert Schweitzer called
him the reincarnation of Leonardo da Vinci.
Highlands Renaissance Man was an architect, theologian,
philosopher, religious author, musician, and humanitarian. His
love for the Plateau was refected in his architectural contri-
butions including plans for the original hospital building (now
the Crosby Center) in 1947. In 1953-54 he drew up plans for the
present Town Hall. He contributed both to the town without
charge. In 1950 he drafted plans for the rebuilding of the High-
lands Methodist Church, which was dedicated in 1958.
Even more impressive was that Dr. Ewing was essentially a
self-educated universal man. He was a ffth-grade drop-out.
Perhaps school didnt ofer enough challenge. Or maybe money
was so dear that he apprenticed as a carpenters helper, learn-
ing the electrical trade, plumbing, tile setting, cement work,
and construction.
When his studies in trades, science, and philosophy were
complete, he called himself Doctor in three impressive felds:
Metaphysics, Divinity, and Philosophy. Among his many pub-
lications were: Thresholds of Existence, a philosophical and
metaphysical treatise on the theory of evolution, as well as
books on the subject of Christian origins, such as the Essene
Christ, The Prophet of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and The Mar-
tyred Jew.
Oneness was at the core of his philosophical belief: all life
was created in one consciousness. All men were sons of God
and members of a great universal brotherhood. Therefore, all
life in this universal consciousness was sacred and should be
revered. He also believed that each individual had the power
to become anything he chose if he put forth the efort. Clearly,
Ewing walked his talk.
His Leonardo artistic link was evidenced in a bronze sculp-
ture he modeled of Albert Schweitzer, casts of which are at
Boston University and in Boston Symphony Hall.
To learn more about the Plateaus accomplished residents,
read Ran Shafners Heart of the Blue Ridge, Highlands, North
Carolina. Visit Highlands Historical Society during weekends,
June through October, or go online to highlandshistory.com or
email highlandshistory@nctv.com.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo courtesy Highlands Historical Society
Dr. Upton C. Ewings remarkable career was marked by scholarly works, sculptures and landmarks like Highlands Town Hall.
HI STORY
Army Training in Sapphire Valley - 1966
T
his story actually starts just a few miles east of Sap-
phire Valley in 1963 when NASA began operations at
the Rosman Satellite Tracking Station today known
as PARI. (A visit to this web site will explain more, www.pari.
edu/about_pari/history/)
It is believed that in addition to tracking satellites, much
more activity and research was conducted back in the Pis-
gah Forest than was made public. It is believed the Army and
NASA used the forest for testing various aircraft as can be
attested to by residents here at that time!
Given the Army knew of the mountainous terrain, the small
and mid-sized lakes, and various valleys in the area, looking
back now it is no surprise the Army came here to train!
With the first American troops arriving in Vietnam in 1965,
the Army needed a place to train for the mountainous areas
they would soon encounter in country. The Army requested
and was given nearly full access to the Sapphire Valley re-
sort for training. Residents of Sapphire Valley welcomed the
troops and entertained and fed many of them during their
training.
Pictured near the old fire tower on Toxaway Mountain,
the Sikorsky H34 is seen preparing to lift off. This helicopter
was used early in Vietnam and research indicates it may have
been the first the Army outfitted with guns the creation of
the first helicopter gun ship.
The larger helicopter is thought to be an S-62 or SH-3. It
has characteristics of both and may have been under modi-
fication testing. It must have been quite a site to see such a
large craft landing on Fairfield Lake!
The Howerdd Family, owners of Sapphire Valley resort at
the time, and the many residents here were honored and
proud to serve America up close and personal in this way.
Contributed by Rick Stargel | Photos courtesy Sapphire Valley Historical Society
This is part of a series of articles about the history of Sapphire Valley | TheHistoryofSapphireValley.org
HI STORY
The Old Ones of 1891
I
n the December 16, 1891, issue of The Tuckaseigee Democrat
newspaper there appeared an unsigned Letter to the Editor,
which is worth repeating here.
I want to write a few lines for the beneft of the friends
of the old people around Cashiers. We have nine over seven-
ty years old, within three miles of each other. Major Wm. H.
Bryson, who was 93 on the 8th of Last October, is the oldest.
He is still hearty to eat and can walk about in the house. His gen-
eral health is good. He is just wearing out cant cover himself
in bed these cold nights and it is very hard for him to keep warm.
Old Uncle Alfred Zachary is next oldest. He is very nearly
worn out, his hearing and mind both nearly gone. He is about
90 years old. [born 1804]
Uncle Andy [Alexander] Zachary is next. He, too, is nearly
worn out and cant walk, on account of some disease in his feet.
[erysipelas] He still rides out and keeps cheerful. Aunt Betsy
Allison [Elizabeth Zachary], their sister, is next. She is much
stouter than last winter. She is visiting in Fairfeld at present.
Aunt Sally Hooper is confned to her bed all the time. She is
staying with her son-in-law, Columbus Long.
Aunt Nancy Hill is still able to knit and supports herself with
the help of her friends. I think the county might help the poor
old souls a little. She cant bear the idea of going to the poor-
house. Only think of a poor old woman, over 70, having to
support herself!
Old Mrs. Jones is in very poor health. She is the mother-
in-law of the one-armed mail carrier. He has but one arm, and
sixteen in his family depending on him for daily bread. One is a
daughter, 18 years old, who has never walked a step. She really
needs help of the county. He lost his arm in the defense of our
land and he ought to be helped. Good old soldier, I think of him
and send him a Christmas present.
Old Mr. and Mrs. Rochester are both over 70. He is fail-
ing very fast. He has had his hands and heart full with his af-
ficted wife over 40 years, yet he never seems tired or careless
towards her.
I want to hear from other parts of the county. Who can
show more old people in one neighborhood?
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
Alfred Zacharys Home
A letter spotlights the plight of the elderly in Jackson County, circa 1891.
HI STORY
Summer People
T
he A. S. Jenkins family are thought
to be one of the areas earliest
Summer People, as the locals
called them.
They frst stayed in the Fowler House
Inn, the most prominent landmark be-
low the lake in Old Glenville. They had
a house before Lake Glenville was built
about one-fourth of a mile south of the
present Hamburg Baptist Church on US
107. It is believed they frst owned their
house in the 1920s or early 30s, above
Old Glenville.
The Jenkinses were from Colum-
bia, South Carolina, where Mr. Jenkins
owned a Nash Car Dealership. Many
people remember the house on the
curve with the sign, HI JENKS. Flor-
ence and Tina were the Jenkins chil-
dren. Some thought one girl was named
Dolly. The Jenkins came to their house
during the summers and Mrs. Jenkins
brought her maid with her.
Interestingly, the Jenkins house was
on a small lake that was made larger
with the fooding of Lake Glenville. The
N.C. Highway 107 causeway now sepa-
rates the main lake from the earlier
lake. Older residents say the smaller
lake, on Cedar Creek, may have been
built to furnish a head of water for
a grist mill downstream. It is thought
that the original mill owner was Alex
Wilson, circa 1836. Harlin Bryson ran the
grist mill in 1926. Harlin lived above or
where the Jenkins house is located. Fur-
ther downstream was Wilburn Taylors
Store on Old Highway 106 (now under
the lake) and Cedar Creek Road inter-
sections. This road closely paralleled
Hurricane Creek.
According to Bill Fisher, Jenkins had
a shingle mill for making white pine
shingles. These shingles were used for
siding on houses and other buildings.
The shingle mill may have been in or
near the Harlin Bryson Grist mill on Ce-
dar Creek. A photo with Margie Owen
shows the Jenkins house partially shin-
gle sided. Gaston Seals, caretaker for
the Jenkins, reports they had an electric
plant, probably in the 1920s-30s. Mr.
Jenkins strung lights up and at night
people would come from miles around
to see the lights. Electricity may have
been produced from a water wheel gen-
erator or from a Delco system.
Sandy Robinson Bryson says her
mother Ellen Paxton Robinson Bryson
walked after school from Old Glenville
to visit her grandparents on Bee Tree.
Occasionally, Mrs. Jenkins invited Ellen
in for tea and cookies as she walked by
the house. Sandy remembers the Jen-
kins having a Woody sided station
wagon of 1940s vintage.
After the Jenkinses passed on, the
family sold the extensive property at
auction to several buyers. Today, the
Hi-Jenks house can still be seen next to
the two lakes on NC 107 just east of new
downtown Glenville.
Glenville Area
Historical Society
2014 Calendar
Saturday, June 21 Annual
Ice Cream Social, Glenville
Wesleyan Church, Highway
107, 3-5 PM
Saturday, July 19 - Annual
GAHS History Tour- Highway
107/Bee Tree/Cedar Creek
Area
August Date TBA - Annual
Meeting Historical Speaker
October 9-12 - Leaf Festival
Participation
To contribute, join and to
request a membership
brochure email glenvillehis-
toricalsociety@yahoo.com
or call GAHS President Carol
Adams at (828) 743-1658.
Contributed by Carol Adams, Founding Member and President, Glenville Area Historical Society
The Jenkins familys lighted home was one of the areas earliest attractions.
Old photos,
documents and
drawings are always
on display at The
Glenville Area
Historical Society
June Ice Cream Social,
July History Tour and
Membership
Meetings.
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MOUNTAI N WEDDI NG
A Fairy Tale
Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher, I Do Events
Photos by Vue Photography
MOUNTAI N WEDDI NG
MOUNTAI N WEDDI NG
Life rarely goes the way we
want, but for Kendall and Patrick
Schnidler it is truly a fairy tale.
Kendall and Patrick both at-
tended the University of Geor-
gia, crossing paths in a geogra-
phy class and a great friendship
was born.
After dating seven years, Pat-
rick proposed on a family vacation
in Mustique.
Kendall knew precisely the ex-
act feel she wanted for her wed-
ding. As a designer, it was im-
portant to her that the wedding
refected her personality.
The couple had no doubt about
where they wanted to get mar-
ried. They had made many happy
memories at Kendalls parents
home in Highlands. The pictur-
esque property was complete
with a beautiful mountain vista,
rhododendron arbor where cock-
tails could be served, and the sun
would set directly behind them
the couple during the ceremony.
Kendall allowed her mother
Dian to handle most of the de-
tails and they enlisted the help
of Elizabeth Fletcher with I Do
Events to help plan their beautiful
May event.
Nobody knows Highlands and
Atlanta better than Elizabeth,
says Kendall, so she was re-
sponsible for coordinating all the
details and heading up the entire
team. I really feel so lucky to have
had her on board.
Kendall was inundated with
work demands and relied heav-
ily on her mother to collabo-
rate with Elizabeth. Not one
detail was forgotten and the
date was set for May 27, 2012,
Memorial Day weekend.
The save-the-date announce-
ment set the stage for the event.
Guests received old-school view
fnders that displayed 3D pictures
of Patrick and Kendall on the
rocks where he proposed, along
with details for the wedding.
Mountain Wedding
continued on page 124
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The weekend began with a welcome party at Springhouse
at Old Edwards Inn. Kendalls grandparents had a home in
Ireland for 25 years, and they were thrilled to fnd that Old Ed-
wards Inn had an Irishman who personally made authentic Irish
cofee for the guests, while two of Kendalls nieces performed
Irish dances.
The next day kicked of with a picnic on a private property on
Lake Glenville. Guests were transported to the lake in buses and
upon arriving were greeted with an array of water sports. Boats
were available for skiing and tubing and there was a bluegrass
band for entertainment.
That evening, the rehearsal dinner was held at The Bascom.
The Coleman /Winingder family had graciously donated the cov-
ered bridge to The Bascom and had strong ties to the venue. An
Ibiza Food Truck was brought in for the night and Kendall and
Patrick each had their own menu, since Kendall is a vegetarian.
After the rehearsal dinner, guests attended a Wigged Out
Party at Highlands Smokehouse. If you didnt bring your wig, no
worries, there were wigs and mustaches for all.
The next day the sun was shining and the temperature was
perfect for an outdoor wedding. The ceremony began with a
gospel choir from New Orleans, which serenaded the guests
while leading the bridal party down the aisle. The bridal party
included 10 family bridesmaids, seven fower girls, all of Ken-
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dalls nieces and nephews, as well as two of her rescue dogs.
Vows were exchanged with a dramatic sunset faring over
the mountains.
After the ceremony, guests gathered for cocktails and appe-
tizers in the rhododendron arbor. The arbor was draped with
hanging candles and over 10,000 white lights by Urban Earth
Design Studios from New Orleans, the foral designer chosen
for the wedding.
A candlelit path led to a sparkling clear-topped tent for din-
ner, with custom wood chandeliers and white fabric draping.
The evenings menu featured tomato soup sips with grilled
cheese garnish, fried catfsh bites with caper berry remoulade,
miniature tacos with crispy tuna and jicama slaw, along with sta-
tions of tenderloin of beef, lamb chops, sockeye salmon and,
Mountain Wedding | continued on page 128
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of course, shrimp and sausage over three-cheese grits. The ca-
terer, Sun In My Belly, also had a connection to New Orleans and
created a menu that refected the cuisine of New Orleans, Ken-
dalls hometown. Guests were surprised with Caf Du Monde
cofee and miniature beignets in small brown paper bags as late
night snacks. Of course, the beignets were passed by waiters
wearing the Caf Du Monde hats.
Kendall and Patrick drove away in an English-made Morgan
and guests left on golf carts through the candlelit rhododendron
grove. After a honeymoon at the Four Seasons in Thailand, the
couple resides in New Orleans, where they have been blessed
with a beautiful baby boy.
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Grand Location, Beautiful View
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
E
njoy views of Whiteside Mountain as the decade-old trees
sway gently in the cool breezes high atop Cowee Ridge
(elevation 4,500). You sip a relaxing cup of cofee as
mornings dew shimmers across the expansive lawn. A short
golf cart ride leads to the fairways of Wildcat Clifs Country
Club. Oh, so relaxing and invigorating.
A level entry via the covered porte cochere provides easy
access to the homes Great Room with its wall of glass that
frames the distant mountain vistas. There can be no better
place for your family to gather than in front of the tall stone
freplace reaching high into the vaulted ceiling. The open foor
plan ensures that you are never far from the action whether
you are puttering in the kitchen preparing another gourmet
meal or you enjoying natures beauty from the broad deck
that traverses the length of the house. Gather around the
game table to complete that family scrapbook or to show your
prowess at a card or board game. Revel in the memories built
around the large family dining table as you share the joys of
the day.
Relax and reinvigorate in the expansive master bedroom
suite with its dual closets and large master bath. Snuggle into
an easy chair with your favorite book or track the stars from
your corner of the deck. You are in charge here; make the
best of it.
Your guests enjoy their own slice of paradise in two guest
suites on the other side of the house. Each room provides an
ensuite bath and closets galore. Grandchildren will clamor
for their own private space on this homes terrace level. The
media room is large enough for a big screen TV and a billiard
or ping-pong table plus enough seating to corral your sons
soccer team. The rooms kitchenette means that snacks and
beverages are close at hand for every occasion. Exit via the
glass doors to the gently-rolling yard and the beauty of nature.
The two-car garage provides easy access in inclement weather
along with storage.
When the sandman calls, mosey on into the huge bedroom
with its own private bath. Whether it is flled with bunk beds
for the kids or is furnished as a suite for the in-laws, this space
just begs to fll your familys needs.
Let your creative skills personalize this home to your fami-
lys style. The two-acre lawn beckons children to play while be-
ing surrounded by natures beauty. You enjoy the homes fex-
ibility and easy livability. The convenient location equi-distant
between Highlands and Cashiers in a community setting with
paved roads and community water simplifes your life with very
reasonable HOA dues. All this for less than $600,000-can you
ask for more? Good location, ease of maintenance, moderate
price, community setting? Your mountain dream home waits.
For more information on this home or other area homes con-
tact Tammy Mobley of Highlands NC Realty at (828) 524-5420.
by Wiley Sloan
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
The Right Con Text
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
O
n a ship headed away
from an exploratory
mission to Earth . . .
Speculate what part of
our Earth texting experiment
stimulated my squeelimbs
most pleasantly, Bleele said.
Larval Earthlings texting
each other to surreptitiously
acquire examination respons-
es? replied Klemik.
Neep, said Bleele.
Earthlings texting criminal
elements to obtain excessive
quantities of prohibited phar-
maceuticals? Klemik said.
Neep, said Bleele.
Selfes of Miley Cyrus? re-
plied Klemik.
HmmmmmNeep, said
Bleele.
What then? Speak. Can
you not see I am full of activ-
ity? said Klemik.
What are you doing?
asked Bleele.
Observe, said Klemik.
Texting? asked Bleele,
looking over his shoulder.
I must interact with these
life forms to create a statistical
data base for the Collobates,
replied Klemik.
Hmmm said Bleele.
So, what? asked Klemik.
What? asked Bleele.
The what you asked me,
said Klemik.
What what? asked Bleele.
I do not know what what.
You are the frst sayer of what
in reference to squeelimb
stimulation, said Klemik.
Ah, now it is brought to
mind, said Bleele.
So what? yelled Klemik.
I forgotKidding! said
Bleele, vibrating and snorfing.
Alien laughing is kind of like
watching a wind-up toy expe-
rience a Heimlich.
(Cell phone buzzes. Its an
angry emoticon from Klemik.)
I am of an extremely large
apology, said Bleele, cower-
ing.
If you do not hurry and
make your point my noiders
shall wither and we will be co-
heaving on the tormig, said
Klemik, his eye stems starting
to coil.
Neep! Neep! I will share the
texting event: An Earth moth-
er was absent seven Earth
rotations from her larvae. On
return, her larvae ofered her
soft, sweet food covered in
wax fre sticks, and gave her
boxed tokens wrapped in col-
orful dried wood mashings
and fat cable strips.
I am withering, Bleele
said Klemik, his eye stems now
in tight springs.
Neep, let me fnish. The
larvae tried to engage their
mother, telling her many
chronicles of their adven-
tures. But her communica-
tion device notifed her of an
incoming text. She was com-
pelled to answer as though
the device would detonate if
ignored. Her opposable dig-
its were a cosmic blur as she
replied, then read the screen,
and replied, and read
on and on. The larvae were
abandoned again, their Earth
mother within reach, yet un-
touchable, said Bleele.
Bleele, this is an incredible
report! Our iDevice distribu-
tion is successful. Earth larvae
are ignored. Earthlings no lon-
ger communicate with touch-
ing and eye contact. Soon we
will implant every communica-
tion appliance with our slave
programming. Earthlings will
be our mindless dogs. The Col-
lobates will reward us with
numerous shiny clards. Oh,
Bleele, my noiders are flling
up again, said Klemik, his eye
stems standing at attention.
As Bleele and Klemik speed
of to their home planet, elec-
tronic mechanisms worldwide
are being reconfgured. Bzzz-
tttttexcuse me, text com-
ing in. I am instructed to tell
each of you to turn on your
communication devices to re-
ceive an urgent message
by Donna Rhodes
Revealed At Last! The mysteries of texting make perfect sense with a little bit of background information.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Portfolio Maintenance
N
ow that summer is in full
swing, youll probably
be enjoying time of at
your favorite vacation spot, if
you havent already. One of the
last things thats likely to be
on your mind this time of year
is your investment portfolio.
But after you get some well-
deserved rest, you might want
to take some time to make sure
your investments are working
harder than ever to meet your
fnancial goals.
Review Your Investment
Mix. If youre a long-term inves-
tor, youve probably been ad-
vised countless times to avoid
the temptation to tinker with
your portfolio as the value of
your investments goes up and
down. Many experts say your in-
vestment expectations should
be based on a long-term time
frame, so you shouldnt worry
too much about temporary
downturns in your portfolios
value. Thats good advice, but
that doesnt mean you should
put your investments on auto-
matic pilot. The stock markets
volatility in recent years could
mean that your portfolio has
become unbalanced. If your
investment plan assets have
shifted in value, your portfolio
could be exposed to more risk
than you want. You may want
to reposition some of your as-
sets to refect your investment
goals, time period to invest and
comfort level for risk.
Give Your Budget A Mid-
year Checkup. Now that your
annual household budget has
been in place for half a year,
look at how your spending is
matching up with your bud-
geted amounts. For example,
if you budgeted $1,000 for new
clothing this year and have
spent $800 through July, you
have only $200 left for the next
six months of the year. That
should not only be a warning
sign to curtail your shopping
sprees but an indicator that you
may be in danger of tapping
your savings and investments
to pay for expenses exceeding
your income.
Identify Maturing Munici-
pal Bonds. Many municipal
bond issues typically mature
in June and July. Before decid-
ing how to reinvest your bond
proceeds, determine wheth-
er your investing timeline,
goals and risk tolerance have
changed. If not, you may want
to buy more municipal bonds
to replace those that have
matured. Your need for feder-
ally tax-free income, your tax
bracket and your investment
objectives should serve as
your main criteria for deter-
mining how municipal bonds
ft into your overall invest-
ment strategy. Be aware that
you may receive a lower inter-
est rate on municipal bonds
purchased today. Keep in
mind municipal bond income
payments may be subject to
local taxes, state taxes and/or
the alternative minimum tax.
Give yourself some time to
relax this summer. But dont
take an extended vacation
from monitoring your invest-
ment portfolio and invest-
ment plan. In the long run,
youll rest easier knowing that
your investment plan is on
track to helping make your
dreams come true.
Contributed by
Granville Younce
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
The Right Adjustment
P
atients will ask, should
I come for maintenance
adjustments? Absolute-
ly! Its an interesting ques-
tion, because we all maintain
our golf cart, our automo-
biles, our homes, and take
care of our pets, but when
it comes to ourselves, we
usually wait until something
is not working before we
seek the advice of a trained
professional. Regular chiro-
practic adjustments stimu-
late our nervous system and
help to maintain balance in
healthy tissue.
Have you ever stopped to
think about what a miracle
you are? A few interesting
facts: our feet have 52 bones,
accounting for one quarter of
all the human bodys bones;
we produce enough saliva in
our lifetime to fll two swim-
ming pools; our stomach acid
is strong enough to dissolve
razorblades; we produce
enough heat in thirty minutes
to boil a half gallon of water;
nerve impulses to and from
the brain travel as fast as 170
miles an hour; our body is es-
timated to have 60,000 miles
of blood vessels; by 60, most
people have lost half of their
taste buds; 300 million cells
die in the human body every
minute. These are only a few
of our bodies characteristics.
Our nervous system is re-
sponsible for making all of
these functions work on a
regular basis. Your body has
the ability to heal itself from
anything given the proper
care and maintenance. We
need and should have regular
maintenance adjustments.
Stimulate that nervous sys-
tem to make it work more
efciently! The premise be-
hind chiropractic is that mis-
alignment in the spine (spinal
subluxation) has the poten-
tial to decrease neurological
capacity, therefore afecting
your lifes potential. Spinal
subluxations are believed
to have emotional, physical,
and chemical origins. A doc-
tor of chiropractic is able
to identify the subluxation,
and reduce it through a spe-
cifc chiropractic adjustment
(manipulation). So it is time
prioritize, be proactive and
include chiropractic main-
tenance adjustment in your
regular health plan and, of
course, regular golf or tennis.
Contributed by Jim Johnson,
DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic
and Acupuncture
(828) 743-9070
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Dealing With Sciatica
Oh, its just my sciati-

ca. I hear this so often
around town - in a res-
taurant, on the phone, you
name it! I have sciatica,
spoken like this is normal,
the pain coming and going
as it has perhaps for years.
Stop right there! This is not
normal and you can certainly
do something about it. The
term sciatica is a general
one, used freely to describe
some sort of low back pain,
usually emanating from the
spine or buttock and going
down the leg on the same
side, sometimes all the way
to the foot.
Applying the standard
definition, sciatica is pain
affecting the back, hip, and
outer side of the leg, caused
by compression of a spi-
nal nerve root in the lower
back, often owing to degen-
eration of an intervertebral
disk. Another definition
reads that The term sciatica
describes a symptom rather
than a specific disease. Some
use it to mean any pain start-
ing in the lower back and go-
ing down the leg. Others use
the term more specifically to
mean a nerve dysfunction
caused by compression of
one or more lumbar or sacral
nerve roots from a spinal
disc herniation.
Sometimes sacroiliac pain
can either mimic or cause
sciatic pain, depending upon
the mechanism of compress-
ing the nerve and abnor-
mal movement of the pelvic
joints. Certain spinal restric-
tions can also cause sciatic
pain. No matter the defnition
or whether the pain begins in
the spinal disc or some other
compression point, all sci-
atica is treatable and mostly
preventable with the proper
diagnosis and approach to
treatment.
When left for too long
without any treatment, sci-
atic pain can result in motor
weakness of one or several
muscles. The longer this is
left alone the more nerve
damage can occur and the
longer it will take to recover.
Whatever you do, dont pass
sciatica of as something
normal or something that just
comes on with age. Call your
chiropractor, acupuncturist
or other medical professional
and take care of the situation
sooner rather than later!
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,
Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Introducing, NAMI!
N
AMI Appalachian South is the local affiliate of the Na-
tional Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Appalachian
South is based in Franklin, covering Macon County and
the six surrounding counties.
Support, education, and advocacy on behalf of per-
sons with mental illnesses are the things that NAMI is
dedicated to.
NAMI members include individuals with mental illness,
family and friends, mental health professionals, policy mak-
ers, and others who want to help.
Promote recovery and optimize the quality of life for
those affected by mental illness is NAMIs mission.
Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin around
age 14, and three quarters by age 24. Despite effective
treatments, there are long delays sometimes decades-be-
tween first onset of symptoms and when people seek and
receive treatment.
In the U.S., the annual indirect cost of mental illness is esti-
mated to be $79 billion.
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., and
the third leading cause of death for ages 10 through 14 years.
NAMI Appalachian South is offering some exciting pro-
grams this year including Family 2 Family, which helps family
members overcome the difficulties of dealing with mental ill-
ness in a family member; Peer 2 Peer, which teaches about
mental illness and coping skills for individuals with mental ill-
ness; and Parents and Teachers as Allies, which teaches about
the early onset warning signs of mental illness in children.
All of these programs are free.
NAMI Appalachian South is supported by memberships,
grants, and gifts.
NAMI Appalachian South holds a weekly support group
meeting for families and friends of loved ones that struggle
with mental illnesses and individuals dealing with mental ill-
ness and/or addiction. NAMI has a variety of information on
mental illnesses and local resource information. Feel free to
stop by our meetings, every Thursday at 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at
14 West Palmer Street in Franklin.
You can also call at (828) 526-9510 or (828) 507-8789; email
DCwithNAMI@yahoo.com; or visit nami-maconnc.org.
Contributed by Donita Cline
The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serves as a beacon of hope for those facing life challenges in Western North Carolina.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
The Four Most Costly Words for Investors
I
ts diferent this time.
Oh really? The market
is never going to pullback?
Everyone knows it will, the
question is how much? Or
how about the question you
are playing ostrich withhow
much will you lose, when the
pullback comes?
When looking at the chart
on the opposite page, there
is an old phrase of instead of
yellin, you should be sellin;
instead of cryin, you should
be buyin. In either case,
your frst instinct driven by
emotion is actually wrong.
Celebration is for cheerlead-
ers and birthdays. If you feel
that euphoria or depression,
chances are other investors
feel the same way. Which
means it is time to do the op-
posite of your emotions.
As the market hits all time
highs, there are two things
that need to happen for the
market to continue going
higher. GDP has to go up
over 3 percent at a minimum.
And revenue (not earnings
that can be fnancially engi-
neered) has to increase. The
problem is revenue cannot go
up if GDP is 0.1 percent, as it
was for the frst quarter of this
year. It is simpleeither GDP
has to go up or the market has
to go down.
Let me give you two other
reasons why the market is
going to pull back. (You can
see my Top Ten Reasons on
our website). Here are my
top two:
The Russell 2000 recently
hit correction territory be-
ing down 10 percent from its
March high. Since 2000 there
have been 36 corrections in
the Russell of 10% or more.
The average was down 15 per-
cent. In EVERY instance (35
so far) the S&P 500 declined
about 10 percent. The S&P just
made a new high, so a 10% cor-
rection would equal a big de-
cline from here. You have to
go back more than a decade
to fnd a similar divergence.
35 in a row. Is number 36 go-
ing to be diferent this time?
You know the market has
topped when retail investors
go all in. Several large bro-
kerage frms reported record
breaking trading volume re-
cently, while their clients cash
as a percentage of assets fell
to the lowest level since Sep-
tember 2007 just before the
last market crash. And, mar-
gin debt hit a new record high
according to the New York
Stock Exchange. The only two
times close to this was March
2000 before the tech bub-
ble exploded and July 2007
three months before the last
market high prior to our most
recent market crash. Why is it
diferent this time?
The defnition of insanity
is continuing to do the same
thing and expecting diferent
results. History repeats itself;
markets are cyclical. It is not
diferent this time.
Everybody can make mon-
ey when the market is going
up. How do you protect your-
self in a correction? Put part
of your money with a profes-
sional money manager who
can show you how to earn
on the turn. We would be
happy to show you how to
make money when the mar-
ket goes down -- -weve been
doing just that for more than
14 years. Its your money.
You decide.
Contributed by Mark Northrop
Kingdom Legacy Fund
(828) 743-3000
ART LESSONS CABINET DESIGN
MASSAGE
CONSTRUCTION
SERVI CES
CABINET DESIGN BEAUTY
CABINET DESIGN BEAUTY
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Heaven Has Another Angel
C
arpe Diem Farms has sadly added another angel to heav-
en.
Our incredible Miracle lay down, went to sleep
and died.
Each creature that has graced my life has held a spe-
cial place in my heart. Miracle was, without a doubt, the
most remarkable.
Born blind and deaf, I adopted him at 10 months old. He
arrived from Alabama, full of life, awkward and most love-
able. Miracles infrmites never impaired him. He loved life
with every fber of his being, greeted all he met with joy-
ful enthusiasm, asked for what he wanted and showed his
love and appreciaton with sweet gentle kisses. He risked
life every day as he, on a leash, led us on long walks around
the farm. His keen sense of the energy feld around him
kept him from running into things, he navigated stairs with
careful abandon. He ran with his head held high, dragging
me behind!
Like Tuesdays With Morrie, Miracle had an enormous
wealth of lessons to share and teach. In his life of joy at
every waking moment and his death without warning, he
simply lived one moment at a tme, took his last breath and
was no more.
This is It, today, this moment in life is not a dress rehearsal!
More Miracle Man Lessons: Stop more ofen to appre-
ciate all there is people, animals, birds; the place; Say
thank you for the gif of life, this breath; The trees, fowers,
watersee it all, hear it all. Miracle could not and yet he
found everyone who entered his space and shared his joy
and grattudemay I remember those gifs, those lessons,
every day when I awaken and while I stll have breath.
You were an amazing spirit in a litle body, thank you my
Miracle Man for sharing these 11 years with me. I will love
you always.
Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
Sweet Miracles life was a gift to everyone he encountered.
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Explore, Learn and Celebrate
T
ap into your passion for adventure, love of learning, and
celebratory spirit - join HCLT for our upcoming eco tours,
nature talks, and Sunsetennial events.
For those seeking adventure, an eco tour may be just what
you are looking for. Just in time to beat the heat of summer,
join us on the river for a joint canoe trip with Land Trust for the
Little Tennessee. Learn more about how we are preserving
what you love most about Cashiers with a hike to Lonesome Val-
ley and Laurel Knob on the Box canyon Tour September 11th.
And things just wouldnt be the same without HCLTs popular
Elk Excursion to Cataloochee Valley October 9th.
For those with a quest for knowledge, join HCLT and The
Village Green for our Village Nature Series speaker events, on
the last Tuesday of each month from May through September
at 5:30 P.M. Topics include fears of the wild, edible wild plants,
Cherokee heritage, wolves, and animal tracking.
And for those who are inspired by a sense of celebration,
you may enjoy our Sunsetennial festivities in celebration of
HCLTs 100 year anniversary of protecting Ravenel Park, home
to Sunset and Sunrise Rocks in Highlands. For creative individu-
als, there are several classes ofered by the Bascom in honor of
the Sunsetennial, including photography classes and a Sip and
Stroke at Sunset Rock. If you enjoy telling stories and drinking
good beer, join the Highlands Writers Group for a Sunsetennial
Story Swap at the Ugly Dog on August 12th.
This year, HCLTs has an exciting events line-up with some-
thing for everybody. We hope you will join us! Check out our
complete events calendar at: www.hicashlt.org. If you are not a
member already, consider joining online or call (828) 526-1111 to
learn more. Together we are saving mountains.
Contributed by Sarah Pursel, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
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Life Outside The Box
O
r in this case, the cage, pen
or stall.
The Friends for Life Forever
Farm is a lifelong sanctuary for senior
and special needs animals. Dogs, cats
and horses come to us because they
have been abandoned, lost their way
(strayed) or their owners are no lon-
ger to able to care for them. The ma-
jority of our residents will live out their
lives at the Forever Farm. We strive
to make their lives as comfortable,
healthy and happy as possible.
Some of our cats stay in small
rooms or cages only because they are
blind, or have no desire to be around
other cats. Most, however, are free
to move around, mingle, or even play
with the others within their buildings.
All of the dogs live in a type of dormitory environment. Those
who socialize well share rooms or cottages. Others have private
rooms. They all have almost constant access to the outdoors,
and get to take turns out in our large
exercise areas. The horses also have in-
dividual stalls whose doors are closed
only during feeding time, to allow for
their special diets. Otherwise, they
have constant access to pasture.
This is one way we strive to provide
a high quality of life for our very spe-
cial residents. You can help us with our
mission in several ways. Volunteers at
the Forever Farm help to provide the
special attention our animals crave.
Donated supplies help reduce our op-
erating expenses. Donation of goods
for resale to our Friends for Life Trea-
sure Shop in Brevard help cover our
veterinary expenses. The donation of
tax deductible funds insure the con-
tinued operation of the Forever Farm.
Visit our website to see our Wish List of supplies, or to make an
online donation. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire,
NC 28774. Call (828) 508-2460 for information.
Contributed by Kathy Bub, President, Forever Farms
The Friends for Life Forever Farm is an oasis of gentle care for animals in need of love.
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This Close
R
otary is this close to eradicating polio from the
world. Rotary International, the parent organization
of both Rotary clubs in Highlands: Highlands Rotary
and Mountain Top Rotary, is the key private partner in a
global polio eradication effort. Through Rotarys project
PolioPlus, begun in 1985-- Rotarians have contributed over
$850 million and hundreds of thousands of volunteer-hours
leading to the inoculation of more than two billion of the
worlds children.
Inspired by Rotarys commitment, the World Health Or-
ganization passed a resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio by
2000. While that has not occurred, the Western Hemisphere
was declared polio free in 1994, and 37 Western Pacific coun-
tries along with Europe were declared polio free in 2000
and 2004 respectively. Rotary is the leading private partner
in the coalition to eliminate polio composed of the World
Health Organization, UNICEF and the U S Centers for Disease
Control. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has joined
the program with substantial challenge grants to support
the immunization campaigns in developing countries.
With all of the public and private support, polio is system-
atically being eliminated. In 2009 half of the worlds polio
cases were in India. Last month it was declared polio-free.
Today the disease remains endemic in only three countries:
Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. However, the disease
is highly contagious and must be eliminated completely to
avoid its spreading to neighboring countries and beyond .
Rotary is on the job!
Contributed by Stell Huie
Just this close: Rotarians
Cynthia Dendy and Rick Reid
Thanks to a decades-long commitment, Rotary International is making the world polio-free.
Find The Butterfy and Win!
Weve hidden our iconic Swallowtail Butterfy somewhere in the pages of this Laurel.
Be the frst to log onto thelaurelmagazine.com
Click on the Swallowtail type in the page number where the butterfy lies
(not including cover) and win a $50 Gift Certifcate to Highlands Smokehouse!
Congratulations to Mary Beth Buck, the May Edition Winner
of a $50 Gift Certifcate to Highlands Smokehouse!
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Be a Big to a Little
T
he Big Brothers Big Sisters pro-
gram asks adults in the commu-
nity to befriend a child with the
primary goal to have fun while doing it.
How could anyone not say yes to
that request?! BBBS focuses on mak-
ing each child feel special by matching
him or her to an adult who will spend
one-on-one time building a friendship
through fun activities. The activities are
designed to encourage a child to try
something new, learn more, explore
ideas, gain confdence.
At the BBBS Second Annual Fishing Tournament, Bigs and
Littles alike had a blast. Winners of the event were kids that
displayed the best sportsmanship and perseverance. Everyone
enjoyed the pizza party picnic, too. Thank you to Highlands own
The Pizza Place for their support.
Besides the one-on-one mentoring, its fun to get together
periodically to strengthen the camaraderie between everyone
involved in BBBS. Thanks also go to our Highlands mayor, Pat-
rick Taylor, who planned the initial event last year and carried
on the tradition this year. Mayor Taylor
is a huge supporter of BBBS as a mentor
and advisory council member.
In June, BBBS is inviting folks to
support its mission. For the Highlands
branch, this is the frst time to reach out
to community members through a mail-
out campaign. For Cashiers, its second
year of operation has been very success-
ful and donations will aid in continuing
to grow the program. Both branches
desire to start an Enrichment Fund to
assist BBBS kids in attending camps and
other enrichment opportunities. For the frst time this year, two
Highlands children will be attending a week-long summer camp
with aid from the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Hopes are
to be able to ofer similar opportunities to more children.
Fun times abound for the children and their mentors. If you
would like the experience of making a positive diference in the
life of a child, contact BBBS Program Coordinator Debbie Lassit-
er at (828) 526-4044 or highlands@bbbswnc.org, or cashiers@
bbbswnc.org.
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters relies upon Highlands and Cashiers and a small army of volunteers to brighten the lives of local children.
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The Literacy Lineup, 2014
D
id you know that private tutors can cost up to $100 per
hour?
Our volunteer tutors are a diverse group of very
well-qualified individuals, who work closely with teachers,
parents, and Literacy Council of Highlands staff to make
their time with students as productive as possible, all free of
charge!
From its humble beginnings 22 years ago, the Literacy Council
of Highlands has evolved into a multi-service organization of-
fering GED classes, English as a second language (ESL) classes,
individual tutoring in all subjects for kindergarteners through
adults, adult literacy, ESL study hall, after-school enrichment,
kindergarten remediation, primary ESL class, Dolly Parton Imag-
ination Library, Mobilizing Literacy, and childrens book give-
aways throughout the year. We also distribute National Geo-
graphic Explorer magazines to Highlands School k-2nd grade
classrooms. Our childrens programs are designed to meet the
NC Common Core Standards, paralleling what is being taught at
Highlands School and throughout the state.
Once again, we are the proud benefactor of the Highlands
Motoring Festivals annual car show and related events. We will
work closely with the folks from the HMF to put on an exciting
weekend of activities:
Thursday, June 5, Highlands Motoring Festival opening night
party at The Ugly Dog Pub. 6:00 P.M.;
Friday, June 6, Second annual charity cruise 8:00 A.M., BBQ
and Bluegrass for Books event at. Gus and Jan Lards barn. 6:30
P.M. $75;
Saturday, June 7, Highlands Motoring Festival at Highlands
Rec Park. 10:00 A.M., SweetTreats Bufet, 5:30 P.M. $30; Ameri-
can Grafti flm at Highlands Playhouse, 7:00 P.M. $5;
Sunday, June 8, Fourth Annual Road Rally and Brunch, 9:00
A.M.
Other LCH events to include on your calendar for this summer
include:
Thursday, July 10, Literacy Bingo at Highlands Community
Building, 7:00 P.M.; Wednesday, August 27, Dine Out for Litera-
cy at Lakeside Restaurant, (828) 526-9419; Saturday, August 30,
Randall Atcheson performance at Highlands Playhouse, Cham-
pagne reception at 3:00-4:00 P.M., Concert at 4:00-6:00 P.M.
$50; and Sunday, August 31, Patrons Party
For more information, visit us at our ofces located in the
Peggy Crosby Center, suites 217-221, visit our website at high-
landsliteracy.com, or call (828) 526-0863
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Highlands
School may be out, but the Literacy Council of Highlands slips into high gear.
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A Very Successful Fishing Tournament
T
he non-guided team winners were The Dead Drifters
(Owen Schultz and Adams Hatcher), with 59 fsh totaling
631.5 inches caught.
Guided team winners were The Reel Hoppers (Joan Cabe and
her son Geof Cabe), with 54 fsh totaling 537 inches caught.
The biggest trout was caught by Lon Hamby, who snagged
a monster 22-inch Rainbow Trout. His victory is even more im-
pressive when you consider that this tournament represents
only his second time trout fshing.
Conversely, Ryan Perry took home the smallest trout, a 4.5-
inch Rainbow.
Robin Philips won Ugliest Fish honors for her Rainbow Trout
with no tail.
Not surprisingly, Ms. Philips and her teammate Lee Lyons
(Girls with Rods) took home honors for the Best Fish Story of
the Weekend.
Participants had plenty of opportunity to sharpen their skills
before they were turned lose on local streams.
A trio of workshops were staged May 1 at Harris Lake: A La-
dies Casting Clinic with Joan Cabe, widow of local fshing leg-
end Jack Cabe and an accomplished fsherwoman in her own
right; an Open Casting Clinic with local guides; and One on One
Coaching for tournament participants with the North Carolina
Fly Fishing Team.
The fy fshing wizards at The Highland Hiker ofered an
equipment tune-up and expert advice and members of the
NC Fly Fishing Team staged a casting competition at Pine
Street Park.
From Highlands, the fshing boundary had a northern bound-
ary of US Hwy. 74, a western boundary of the rafting and de-
layed harvest sections of the Nantahala River, a southern
boundary of the Hwy. 28 bridge on the Chattooga River, and
an eastern boundary of the Davidson River and the East Fork of
the French Broad River.
In addition to gorgeous fsh (with the exception of Ms. Phil-
ips unfortunate tailless Rainbow) the two-day fshing tourna-
ment netted something equally remarkable -- over $7500 for
the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund.
Highlands Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, held May 2-3, drew 28 anglers who landed 343 fsh.
Contributed by Hillary Wilkes
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Records Set at Tour de Cashiers
R
iders in the 22nd Annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cy-
cling Experience zipped through the Crossroads Saturday,
May 3, under vibrant blue skies and a large American fag
fown overhead by the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment.
Two hundred sixty nine cyclists from 16 states and Canada
pedaled in crisp temperatures and took the mountain eleva-
tion challenges of the Tours three routes of 25 to 100 miles
long.
Event founder Clark Moore, 92, proclaimed the 2014 ride
to be a new record in participation. Moore started the Tour
22 years ago in front of the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce
and it has grown dramatically in length and popularity since.
A new ofcial cycling jersey, sporting a new Tour logo and the
Jackson County Tourism Development Authoritys Play On
brand, was available for the frst time.
The Tour has become known as one of, if not the, most
beautiful rides in the country and defnitely one of the hard-
est, which gives it an elite status, said Tim OBrien, Board
President of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce. We
received rave reviews about the Cashiers communitys warm
hospitality and stunning scenery.
Members of the Western Carolina University cycle club in
Catamount jerseys hit the road alongside many other out-of-
town teams including the Drafting Turtles, an enthusiastic
group of 25 riders from CNN Atlanta.
Volunteer leadership was provided by Diane Stumm for
registration; Jack Talmadge of Summit Charter School for rest
stops; Dick Zacher and Robert Henderson, assisted by Pat
Nardy, for Support & Gear assistance; Matt Kowal for a hearty
post-ride meal courtesy of The Gamekeepers Tavern and
Bucks Cofee Caf;and Adam Poroslay, of Sapphire Mountain
Brewing Company for cold beers to celebrate success.
Riders returned to The Village Green Commons for compli-
mentary massages ofered by Pentimento Spa and Imagine 107
and enjoyed winding down over a hearty gourmet meal and
music at the open pavilion.
Forty business and individual sponsors provided fnancial
and in-kind donations for the Tour, the proceeds of which sup-
port economic and community development eforts of the
Chamber in the Cashiers Area.
The Tour de Cashiers is held on the frst Saturday of May.
Contributed by Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce
Tour de Cashiers 2014 draws a record number of riders and an unprecedented level of community support.
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Look
Whats New
A
fter two years in a smaller space in Cashiers, owners Jan
and Bob Lemons have moved their Boutique to a two-
story cottage just north of the Cashiers Crossroads.
Behind the white picket fence across from Zoller Hardware,
The Look is flled with a wide array of eye-catching tops, tunics
and jackets. Add coordinating slacks, plus scarves, jewelry and
handbags and you will be ready for any occasion.
Everyone enjoys clothing that ofers versatility and ease of
care while providing slimming, long over lean profle. Owner
Jan Lemons has an artists eye and will help you accentuate your
best features.
Young or old, lean or tall or vertically challenged, you will
leave The Look with clothes that make you feel beautiful every
day. From lines like Lior of Paris and Weavz, you will be comfort-
able, yet strikingly turned out. Fabrics are chosen with ease of
care in mind. Enjoy the no-iron, dip & drip fashions that sim-
plify your life. Accentuate your look with that special necklace
or bracelet; throw in a scarf and the perfect colorful handbag.
You are now ready for a leisurely lunch or that favorite garden
party or a Board meeting in the city. Quality at reasonable prices
means youll have more fun shopping at The Look!
The Looks gift lines make it easy for you to fnd that perfect
remembrance for any occasion. Something for a friend and
something for you. Lotions, readers, and so much more. Tell
your man to stop in and let Jan and Bob help him fnd a gift that
will get him rave reviews (gift wrap is always included).
The Lemons are excited about their new line of summer
gauzy linen -- a crisp, fresh look perfect for the mountains or the
beach. Friday afternoon Happy Hour makes shopping a special
treat. Call them at (828) 200-9572 or go to thelookcashiers.com
for more information.
by Wiley Sloan
Jan and Bob Lemons The Look ofers fashions and gifts that
make life in the mountains so much sweeter.
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T
he Corner Store at 44 Village
Walk in Cashiers (behind Wells
Fargo Bank) is something of a
local institution.
With its wide array of eco-friendly
toys and games designed to spark
young imaginations, its a certain
destination for bright youngsters
(and the people who love them).
They also have new lines this sea-
son, Janod and Gund. Need some-
thing from Frozen? They has it!
But itd be a mistake to believe
that The Corner Store is simply a
toy store.
There are Cow Baby Designs locally made by Shelly Boswell,
greeting cards, jewelry, baby clothing, and reader sunglasses,
plus more. In fact, the store is jammed with unexpected delights
and one-of-kind treasures that demand a careful browse. This ka-
leidoscopic collection is what prompted new owner Natalia Tre-
tiakov to jump at the chance to buy this cherished Cashiers shop.
My family and I moved to Cashiers Area eight years ago and
frequented the Corner Store often, she explains. My dream
has always been to own a toy store so when I learned that the
Cashiers landmark toy store was for sale I jumped on the oppor-
tunity to own a piece of history. My husband and I have lovingly
remodeled the location and selected toys Im positive all children
will love! Natalias three children attend Summit Charter, and
have plenty of input on what they like best.
If youre a frst-timer to The Corner Store, Cashiers only toy
store, allow yourself plenty of time to discover all the dazzle-
ments that Natalia has assembled.
It also fun to visit with a friend or a
child, since the store invites giggles.
The reader sunglasses are so
stylish that youll want a pair or two,
even if you dont need the magnif-
cation. When you have been look-
ing for pill boxes, credit card cases
to protect cards from theft, small
tape measures or a small ladys
hammer, come to The Corner Store.
Youngsters are mesmerized by
the green toys made from re-
cycled resources. Large wooden
school buses, dump trucks, and tea
sets share the shelves with puzzles from Melissa and Doug, plus
old-fashioned wooden toys like a Jacobs ladder, marbles, domi-
noes and more.
When little girls are looking for costumes for dress up, the
Corner Store has just what they want. Finger paints, markers,
stufed animals, childrens books, Legos and puzzles will enter-
tain kids for hours.
Youll love the Northern Lights candles. And Natalia ofers
gift wrapping,
We are grateful for the warm welcome weve received
its fun getting to know our customers, whether theyre year-
rounders or strictly summer residents, or even just travelers
passing through, says Natalia.
The Corner Store is open Monday through Satur-
day from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information,
call (828) 743-6267.
The Corner Store
Natalia Tretiakov
Cashiers Emporium
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T
he charming village of Cashiers
has so much to ofer. Its not
surprising that Cashiers has
the only mini department store in
the area - Cashiers Emporium.
Cashiers Emporium is a one-stop
destination for all your home and
travel needs. You will fnd a wide as-
sortment of exclusive sheets in thread
counts from 350 to 600, all 100% cot-
ton, and available in a variety of colors.
Our designer bedding ofers complete
ensembles with matching shams,
throw pillows, dust rufes, window treatments and coordinating
solid color Matelasses. Made of 100% quilted cotton, comforters
are luxury oversized and machine washable. For your dining table,
Cashiers Emporium ofers quilted washable placemats, runners and
napkins in exciting prints and vibrant colors.
Looking for a perfect pillow or light weight comforter? Cashiers
Emporiums wide selection includes white goose down and feather
pillows designed for your ultimate comfort. Natural and alternative
down comforters and pillows promise that your nights and morn-
ings in the mountains are cozy and comfortable.
You will also fnd aromatherapy skin care, candles and difusers.
Gentle natural based bath and skin formulas are prepared with black
honey and coconut extracts, as well as other powerful antioxidants
to keep skin looking young, healthy
and vibrant. Scented difusers and soy
wax candles make a perfect gift, as the
recipient will enjoy beautiful and calm-
ing efects of the essential oils and
natural fragrances.
At Cashiers Emporium, you will fnd
the perfect gift for the perfect hostess,
including wine accessories, gifts of the
South, picture frames and Habersh-
am scented wax pottery.
Cashiers Emporium specializes in
all your travel needs, including twelve
major brands and styles of luggage. Briggs and Riley, Ricardo of
Beverly Hills, Clemco, Monaco, Parisian, and Riviera Design by Jump
will make packing and travel efortless. Whether you travel for busi-
ness or pleasure, prefer hard side polycarbonate, twill nylon with
leather trim, codura nylon, or our unique ultra suede; our fabrics and
colors can certainly meet all your travel needs. All of our luggage is
designed in America and France, using the highest quality materi-
als and workmanship, and ofers a lifetime warrantee. Knowledge-
able staf at Cashiers Emporium will happily assist you in picking out
the right carry-on size for domestic and overseas fights, as well as
processing all the necessary warrantee information. No matter your
destination, our lightweight rolling luggage will make sure you ar-
rive there in modern luxury and style.
Owner Olena Luchina
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Youre Bound to Love It!
A
fter doing business for 15 years in the Ca-
shiers/Highlands area, Bound Caves Rugs
Gallery has moved.
Owners Judy Brown and Mark Petrancosta
are thrilled to invite everyone to their beauti-
ful new store with a brand new name -- Bounds
Caves Rug Gallery, located on 107 South
in Cashiers.
Bounds Caves Rug Gallery is a magical grot-
to of stunning hand-loomed and hand-knotted
rugs and carpets, every one an individual work
of foor art. Bounds Caves Rug Gallery has ex-
panded into a bigger, brighter, bolder showcase
of handmade rugs from antique to traditional
to contemporary.
Its all about variety and keeping current
while providing our loyal customers a wide selec-
tion of high-quality products that will endure,
Brown says.
In the of-season, Brown and Petrancosta travel extensively
searching for the fnest designs and most desirable acquisitions
for their exceptional Cashiers inventory.
The rug world is changing rapidly and thats
why Bounds Caves Rug Gallery is a homeown-
ers and designers best friend, says Brown.
We will help you plan and fnd the perfect foor
covering solution for your beautiful home.
Bounds Caves Rug Gallerys expanded se-
lection has something for everyone from
the high-quality-afordable to the exclusive
high-end collectible.
Machine produced rugs purchased in retail
outlets might last a few years, Brown says.
With reasonable care, our beautiful handcraft-
ed rugs will last indefnitely. You might pay a lit-
tle more initially, but you are saving hundreds of
dollars in replacement costs over time.
So please visit the new Bounds Caves Rug
Gallery and see why theyre so passionate
about their exceptional hand-crafted inventory
and about serving their customers with the best knowledge
and service in the rug world. Call them at (828) 743-5493 for
more information or stop by their new location, 763 US. 107
South in Cashiers.
by Donna Rhodes
Even though it has a gorgeous new space, Bounds Caves Rug Gallerys hallmark remains
honesty and an encyclopedic knowledge of their hand-knotted treasures.
Judy Brown and
Mark Petrancosta
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Hampton Relics, the Way We Were
H
ave you ever wondered how
people gather all those cool
period pieces and collectibles
to decorate their cabin, lodge, or
man-cave? Such a collection rep-
resents decades of treasure hunt-
ing. But if you are drawn to the
sophisticated leisure of hotel life
from the 1930s, forties, and fifties,
your dream transformation might
be a lot closer than you think
at Hampton Relics.
Hampton Relics at the High Hamp-
ton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers
was the inspiration of Carl and Cheryl
Littlefield with the encouragement of Becky and Will McKee,
Hampton Inn owners. Littlefield says, My wife and I retired
last year. We couldnt sit still. I knew I wanted to do some-
thing with my decorating skills and my forty-year storehouse
of memorabilia and collectibles. The question was what.
When things are right, they happen fast. The Littlefields
already called Cashiers their second home, so by May, 2013,
they had opened Mantiques, Genteel Lodge and Cave De-
cor, plus Sportsmens Collectibles, 88 Marmalade Lane
in Cashiers.
Riding on that success, a year later
they opened their second establish-
ment, Hampton Relics in the High
Hamptons old caddy shack. There
is something romantic about the
1930s to the fifties. Hotels were pal-
aces filled with the leisure life icons.
Wooden-shaft golf clubs, gut-strung
tennis rackets, selections from
Hamptons old cookware and place
settings, vintage paintings and prints
of sportsmen, hunters, working
dogs, and so on, all reflect a simpler,
yet sophisticated lifestyle and can be
purchased at Hampton Relics.
Littlefield says, This will be a tribute to the tourists at the
High Hampton. Some folks have been coming for decades,
so this will be a magical history tour down Memory Lane. In
fact, its a bit like exploring a museum, only you get to take
pieces of your past home with you.
So stop by Hampton Relics at the High Hampton in Ca-
shiers. Check out their ad in this issue, or call (828) 743-0004
or (352) 467-2181. Visit www.mantiquesnc.com or like them
on Facebook: MantiquesNC. Your cabins pice de rsistance
eagerly awaits.
by Donna Rhodes
Hampton Relics ofers up golden memorabilia
from the halcyon days of resort life.
F
or more than 45 years, Pe-
ter J. Pioli, ASID, has been
using the skills that he
learned at the prestigious Par-
sons School of Design. He pro-
vides his clients with beautiful
custom environments in their
homes, ofces and businesses.
Growing up with a father who
was a custom furniture maker,
Peter quickly realized that he
had an innate ability to create.
Before being lured to the
beautiful mountains of the Ca-
shiers, Sapphire, and Toxaway,
Peter applied his skills in the
state of Florida where he be-
came a Certifed Designer by the
state. He made his frst visit to our area 35 years ago, spending
weekends and vacations here. Finally he made the move and for
the past 17 years has worked on a myriad of projects, both large
and small.
Peter talked enthusiastically as he shared his experience.
Throughout the years I have been involved in design for resi-
dential, commercial, hospitals, doctors ofces, restaurants, and
ofce buildings, he says. No
job is too small or too large.
Whether someone is remodel-
ing or is building anew makes
no diference. Each project
must ft the client and their
planned use for the space.
With a remodel, I strive to en-
sure that the new space blends
fawlessly with the original
structure so that the end result
is pleasing and functional.
Be sure to stop by Peters
new shop located at the Vil-
lage Square of Sapphire Valley
(3605 US 64 East, Suite B) di-
rectly across from the entrance
to the Country Club of Sapphire
Valley. Peter ofers complete design services including custom
window treatments, premium antiques and oil paintings, home
accessories and accents. He can help you visualize what can
be for the space that you are working on.
Let Peter help accentuate the style that is right for you. Call
him at (828) 743-1112 or (828) 507-7257 or e-mail him at pipioli@
frontier.com for more information.
Visualize What Can Be
by Wiley Sloan
BUSI NESS
Peter J. Piolis natural talents have been sharpened by a
lifetime of design work.
Shear Sensations
S
hear Sensations Salon has
transformed the Old Com-
munity Bank Building at
93 US Highway 64 East, Chest-
nut Square in Cashiers, into a
vibrant, cheerful setting for the
ultimate hair salon and day spa.
Women and men look to tal-
ented hair stylists Betsy Johnson
and Carla Gates to make them
look their very best. To add to
the complete salon experience
you may also enjoy a manicure
or pedicure with Amber Luck
Hopper or Carla.
Relax with Courtney Cunning-
ham or Michelle Hott for a cus-
tomized therapeutic massage.
Shear Sensations is known as The Hub of Cashiers conve-
niently located one block east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Can
there be a better place to relax and reinvigorate?
Our loyal customers rave about the new location and
have referred us to all their
friends, owner Betsy Johnson
says. We all love what we do
and it shows.
Shear Sensations is open
daily Tuesday through Satur-
day, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For
those who work, late appoint-
ments are available. During the
season, appointments are def-
nitely recommended. Walk-
ins are welcome when slots
are available.
Shear Sensations prides it-
self on its peaceful, relaxing
atmosphere and ofers the ul-
timate salon experience. Each
stylist and technician is specif-
cally trained and will listen to clients wishes before they begin
their transformation. Come to Shear Sensations for a most
satisfying salon experience. Call (828) 743-2900 for an appoint-
ment or just drop by.
by Wiley Sloan
With a beautiful new space and an enthusiastic staf, Shear Sensations elevates the Salon Experience.
BUSI NESS
Courtney Cunningham, Michelle Hott, Betsy Johnson,
Carla Gates and Amber Hooper
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
LAKE GLENVILLE
Premier Lakefront Estate
This private estate is nestled on 65 acres of giant poplars and
manicured meadows with over 1700 of shoreline on Lake
Glenville. Tucked just within the spindles, gables, ornamental
details and graceful front porches of this Victorian
constructed home lie all the modern luxury conveniences
that your family craves. The estate comes complete with an
outdoor terrace and gazebo for entertaining, guest house,
boathouse, caretakers house and two barns. Known as The
Crown Jewel of Lake Glenville, this one-of-a-kind property
is the ultmate in lakefront living. MLS# 70288. Ofered at
$9,750,000.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Exclusive Farmhouse Estate
Overlooking Lake Glenville
If youre looking for an amazing farm property, but also want to enjoy life on
beautful Lake Glenville, look no further. A spectacular Roger Ward custom
farmhouse, built in 2005 on 8 top of the world acres looking out across
Lake Glenville with spectacular mountain views in a very private setng.
Main house ofers 3 spacious bedrooms/4.5 baths, work-out room, sound
studio, game room for kids and guests to enjoy, and a gourmet kitchen.
Theres also a separate guest house with 2 additonal bedrooms/1.5 baths,
kitchen and living area. Incredible home(s) on incredible land, featuring a
2-bay barn, authentc root cellar, beautful trees and an apple orchard. All
in gated Summer Hill, one of the premier private communites the area
has to ofer giving you deeded lake access to Lake Glenville to enjoy the
community dock and to have a place to keep your boat. Two separate
adjacent propertes are available, for added privacy. This unique property
is an ideal spot for horses with a large barn already on the property. MLS#
77856. Ofered at $1,995,000.
LAKE GLENVILLE
Guest House
PENDING
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Exclusive Farmhouse Estate
Overlooking Lake Glenville
If youre looking for an amazing farm property, but also want to enjoy life on
beautful Lake Glenville, look no further. A spectacular Roger Ward custom
farmhouse, built in 2005 on 8 top of the world acres looking out across
Lake Glenville with spectacular mountain views in a very private setng.
Main house ofers 3 spacious bedrooms/4.5 baths, work-out room, sound
studio, game room for kids and guests to enjoy, and a gourmet kitchen.
Theres also a separate guest house with 2 additonal bedrooms/1.5 baths,
kitchen and living area. Incredible home(s) on incredible land, featuring a
2-bay barn, authentc root cellar, beautful trees and an apple orchard. All
in gated Summer Hill, one of the premier private communites the area
has to ofer giving you deeded lake access to Lake Glenville to enjoy the
community dock and to have a place to keep your boat. Two separate
adjacent propertes are available, for added privacy. This unique property
is an ideal spot for horses with a large barn already on the property. MLS#
77856. Ofered at $1,995,000.
LAKE GLENVILLE
Guest House
PENDING
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Magnifcent Lake Estate
Spectacular lakefront estate on two lots was recently built and features all of the luxury amenites that make
this the perfect mountain lake home. Great views of the mountains and lake from most rooms. An open foor
plan on the main level includes a keeping room and game room. As you pass the two waterfalls heading down
to the lower level, a spacious family room, pool table, wet bar, and media area welcome you. This exceptonal
lake home is priced well below replacement. Exceptonal value! MLS# 78337. Ofered at $2,799,000.
LakEfront Living
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Bright Mountain
Panoramic views everywhere you look! This
lovely gated estate lays on more than 7 acres with
incomparable views of Lake Glenville and the
surrounding mountains. The garage and the studio
above it have decks with stunning mountain views
too. With 4 bedrooms and the studio, there is plenty
of room for family and friends to enjoy this mountain
retreat along with you. Kitchen is updated with Wolf
gas/oven range, sub Zero refrigerator and Asko
dishwasher. This home has subtle elegance. MLS#
77277. Ofered at $1,250,000.
LAKE GLENVILLE
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Glen Pointe
Dreaming of a mountain home with an exceptonal lake view and plenty of room for family and friends? If so, this spacious Glen Pointe estate fts
the bill. Sitng on almost two acres, with fve bedrooms and fve and a half baths, this elegant residence features a dramatc view looking down Lake
Glenville with the mountains beyond. Enjoy the natural beauty from the large covered decks or relax by one of several freplaces. Multple living
areas and a great foor plan make entertaining a pleasure. This home also includes private lake access with a dock and generous parking. MLS# 74152.
Ofered at $1,795,000.
Private Waterfront Enclave
Great value for lakefront home! This 4 bedroom, 4 bath lakefront home ofers privacy and wonderful lake views.
A two story great room and dining room with an expansive wall of windows food the room with natural light.
A lower level game room and deck are just steps away from the dock. MLS# 72895. Ofered at $995,000. An
adjoining lot with an additonal 150 of shoreline for a total of 300 is also available. The home and lot can be
purchased together for $1,295,000 for a total of 1.16 acres. MLS# 72942.
LAKE GLENVILLE
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Summer Hill
This beautful home with year-round mountain views in the prestgious
gated community of Summer Hill on Lake Glenville has everything ready
for you. Built by one of the areas fnest homebuilders, its being ofered
furnished with a 2006 Bennington pontoon boat thrown in--and even a
6-seat Yamaha golf cart to get back and forth to the lake in. Stepping inside
this house will remind you of a Southern Living lake editon on fne homes.
The home features two masters on the main level, and two bedrooms
upstairswith a bonus sleeping room over the two car garage. Beautfully
furnished, including some antque pieces are included. Beautful mountain
view and the cool mountain breeze at a 3800 elevaton. MLS# 78981.
Ofered at $889,000.
Lake Glenville Area
This 53+ acre farm located in a high valley just west of Lake Glenville. This
gentle land is easy to walk or easy to drive. At 4,000 feet elevaton, a very
unusual setng with streams, 3 ponds and all mostly cleared land. There are
approximately 10,000 Christmas trees from 3-10 feet tall. Also has 1/2 acre
irrigated Trufere. There are 250 oak trees and the trufes will be ready
to harvest in 3 years. Large 3 bedroom home, large barn/workshop. Many
additonal home sites with big views to the east and south. Huge garden
area, much of the land is fat. Would make a great horse or catle farm.
MLS# 78949. Ofered at $2,500,000.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Summer Hill
This beautful home with year-round mountain views in the prestgious
gated community of Summer Hill on Lake Glenville has everything ready
for you. Built by one of the areas fnest homebuilders, its being ofered
furnished with a 2006 Bennington pontoon boat thrown in--and even a
6-seat Yamaha golf cart to get back and forth to the lake in. Stepping inside
this house will remind you of a Southern Living lake editon on fne homes.
The home features two masters on the main level, and two bedrooms
upstairswith a bonus sleeping room over the two car garage. Beautfully
furnished, including some antque pieces are included. Beautful mountain
view and the cool mountain breeze at a 3800 elevaton. MLS# 78981.
Ofered at $889,000.
Lake Glenville Area
This 53+ acre farm located in a high valley just west of Lake Glenville. This
gentle land is easy to walk or easy to drive. At 4,000 feet elevaton, a very
unusual setng with streams, 3 ponds and all mostly cleared land. There are
approximately 10,000 Christmas trees from 3-10 feet tall. Also has 1/2 acre
irrigated Trufere. There are 250 oak trees and the trufes will be ready
to harvest in 3 years. Large 3 bedroom home, large barn/workshop. Many
additonal home sites with big views to the east and south. Huge garden
area, much of the land is fat. Would make a great horse or catle farm.
MLS# 78949. Ofered at $2,500,000.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Lake Glenville Area
This rustc mountain home overlooks a creek which provides
beautful ambient sounds of rushing water. Vaulted ceilings, a
screened porch, 2 car garage, hardwood foors and much more.
Just minutes from Lake Glenville boat ramp! MLS# 76954. Ofered
at $229,000.
Lake Glenville
Area
Well-built move in ready 3
bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home
just minutes from Lake
Glenville and 15 minutes to
Cashiers. Open foor plan with
a 30 foot high reclaimed wood
cathedral ceiling, heart pine
wood foors, lof, dual heat
pumps and freplace. Chef
friendly kitchen includes NSF
certfed dishwasher, Dacor
dual fuel range/oven, heavy
duty disposal, etc. Oversized
master suite with walk-in
closet, private bath and private
deck with 6 person hot tub.
Covered porch with a view
and additonal parking. MLS#
77934. $299,900.
Lakefront Cabin
Wonderful lakefront cabin situated on quiet cove. A-Frame like
constructon, large covered porch, large party deck near lake. Dock
included. Good view of lake. Lakefront living on Lake Glenville with litle
maintenance. MLS # 75458. Ofered at $499,500.
Lake Glenville Area
Great locaton of 107 with close proximity to Lake Glenville and Cashiers. Comfortable home with nice outdoor deck in wooded setng. Open foor
plan, stone freplace. Two bedrooms on main level, spacious bedroom/lof upstairs. Basement would make a great workshop or craf room. Easy
access. MLS # 76447. $129,000.
Lake Glenville Land
Summer Hill
Fantastc lake view lot looking
north down Lake Glenville all
the way to the Balsams and east
across the widest part of the lake.
This panoramic view can be from
an easy build home site. 10 slip
common dock, sandy beach, picnic
shelter, boat ramp and tennis
court all amenites of Summer Hill.
MLS# 75420. $305,000.
Summer Hill
Great lakefront lot on wide part of
Lake Glenville. Driveway started,
dock, underground utlites,
common areas include tennis,
boat ramp, and gazebos. East
facing building site. MLS# 75962.
$575,000.
Summer Hill
Located in Summer Hill with
extraordinary views of Lake
Glenville and mountains. Very
level and large building site
would allow for gentle circular
driveway. Summer Hill is a premier
development, gated, with tennis,
boat dock, sandy beach, boat
ramp and more. MLS# 76561.
Ofered at $350,000.
Summer Hill
Almost 3 acre lot in Summer
Hill, a premier Lake Glenville
community. Driveway partally in.
Big lake view. Community dock,
boat launch ramp, sandy beach,
picnic shelter with freplace
and tennis court. MLS# 76073.
$325,000.
Summer Hill
Great lot in Summer Hill, a
prestgious private gated enclave
of 38 homesites on Lake Glenville.
With some tree trimming, youll
enjoy incredible mountain views
that look out over Lake Glenville...
and youll have deeded water
access to Lake Glenville with the
Summer Hill community boat
dock, where you can store your
boat. Buy the lot today, and start
enjoying all of the amenites of
Summer Hill and Lake Glenville,
while you build your dream home.
MLS# 77892. $250,000.
Summer Hill
One of the premier lots in one of
the premier gated communites
on all of Lake Glenville. Enjoy easy
access on paved roads that lead
to this incredible home site that
features more than 300 of lake
frontage on a large 1.75 acre lot.
A private dock is already in place
and conveys with the property.
Owners have plans for a 5,607
square foot home overlooking the
lake, or bring your own architect
and start designing your dream
home and begin enjoying the
wonderful life on Lake Glenville.
MLS# 79198. $595,000.
Summer Hill
Lot 25
Large lake access lot with great
mountain and sunset views. MLS#
73981. $125,000.
Summer Hill
Lot 26
Big lake access lot with western
exposure. View of mountains and
sunsets. MLS# 73982. $125,000.
Summer Hill
Lot 27
Very large Lake Glenville access
lot. This lot faces west with sunset
and mountain views. MLS# 73983.
$125,000.
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Charming Lakefront Home
Lake Glenville lakefront home on very fat property. Faces west for great
sunsets. It has all the charm of the original 1950 mountain home with
the conveniences of modern remodel and additons. 4 bedrooms and all
living areas on one foor with an additonal lof bunk room. Great covered
porch, huge covered picnic area, dock, and lakeside deck. Wonderful
yard for lakeside actvites. MLS# 73991. Ofered at $629,500.
Hogback Lake
Newer LAKEFRONT home with wood cathedral ceilings and foors,
clerestory windows and open foor plan creatng a light, bright cheerful
setng perfect for entertaining. Wonderful rocking chair covered back
deck ofers peaceful lake and mountain views. Lower deck with hot tub;
tree house for the grandkids; paved driveway and 2 car garage. Best
move-in conditon Hogback Lake home on the market! MLS# 75806.
Ofered at $499,000.
Tater Knob Estates
Move in ready 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom lakefront home with bunk
room, stunning long range lake and mountain views. New kitchen and
appliances, a/c and furnace. Two masters on the main with private
bathrooms. Ipe wood deck with screened sitng area, perfect for
outdoor living! Private dock, atached carport, extensive landscaping.
Located on the desired east side of the lake with easy year round access.
MLS # 77959. Ofered at $819,000.
Lake Glenville
Exceptonal and rare Lake Glenville lakefront property. Situated on a
point overlooking the lake with a stacked rock wall along the lake. Very
gentle 23+ acres, big mountain and lake views, ponds, stream, barn and
more. Estate site or small development. MLS# 75041. Now being ofered
for $5,000,000.
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Charming Lakefront Home
Lake Glenville lakefront home on very fat property. Faces west for great
sunsets. It has all the charm of the original 1950 mountain home with
the conveniences of modern remodel and additons. 4 bedrooms and all
living areas on one foor with an additonal lof bunk room. Great covered
porch, huge covered picnic area, dock, and lakeside deck. Wonderful
yard for lakeside actvites. MLS# 73991. Ofered at $629,500.
Hogback Lake
Newer LAKEFRONT home with wood cathedral ceilings and foors,
clerestory windows and open foor plan creatng a light, bright cheerful
setng perfect for entertaining. Wonderful rocking chair covered back
deck ofers peaceful lake and mountain views. Lower deck with hot tub;
tree house for the grandkids; paved driveway and 2 car garage. Best
move-in conditon Hogback Lake home on the market! MLS# 75806.
Ofered at $499,000.
Tater Knob Estates
Move in ready 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom lakefront home with bunk
room, stunning long range lake and mountain views. New kitchen and
appliances, a/c and furnace. Two masters on the main with private
bathrooms. Ipe wood deck with screened sitng area, perfect for
outdoor living! Private dock, atached carport, extensive landscaping.
Located on the desired east side of the lake with easy year round access.
MLS # 77959. Ofered at $819,000.
Lake Glenville
Exceptonal and rare Lake Glenville lakefront property. Situated on a
point overlooking the lake with a stacked rock wall along the lake. Very
gentle 23+ acres, big mountain and lake views, ponds, stream, barn and
more. Estate site or small development. MLS# 75041. Now being ofered
for $5,000,000.
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Trillium Links
This beautful free standing condo is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath which has
been tastefully upgraded. Upgrades include new appliances in the
gourmet kitchen, and a separate dining room as well as an ofce have
been added. The covered decks overlook the 2nd fairway green. The
upper deck has its own cozy freplace. Golf cart included. MLS # 78402.
Ofered at $595,000.
Trillium
Refned rustc home trimmed with poplar bark at the pinnacle of Trillium
Ridge with mountain and lake views. Great open foor plan with gourmet
kitchen featuring granite and stainless appliances. Stone freplace in both
the living room and the outdoor deck. Lower level bonus room perfect
for bunk beds, family room, etc. Great home in Trillium which ofers a
comprehensive amenites package. MLS# 76292. Reduced to $675,000.
Trillium -
Signal Ridge Lodge
This spacious golf course home is beautfully furnished and ready to
move in to. Spacious wrap around decks on both upper and lower levels
overlook the 14th fairway. Included in the price of this home is a golf cart
with golf cart garage. Enjoy golf course living with being only minutes to
Lake Glenville. MLS# 77472. Ofered at $575,000..
Trillium
Links
Located in Trillium
Links with huge views
of Lake Glenville and
mountains, this Arts
& Crafs style home
is convenient to the
clubhouse and associated amenites. Lots of space indoors and outdoors
with a large deck and screened porch on lake side. Large open kitchen,
spacious living room with freplace, vaulted ceilings and more. Lot next
door is also available. MLS# 76565. Ofered at $795,000.
Trillium
Enjoy indoor/outdoor mountain living the way its meant to be, from this newer-constructed rustc home at
the top of Trillium Ridge. Inside, youll enjoy an open foor plan with up-graded appliances and lots of wood
throughout. Outside, choose between a covered screened porch with stone freplace or the open deck with
great mountain views. This home is being ofered completely furnished at $575,000.
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Trillium
This atractve arts
and craf style home is
located with easy access
to club amenites on all
three sectons of Trillium.
Located on The Ridge
side, but close to North
Norton giving easy access to the lake amenites, the pro shop, both club
houses and the ftness center. Sit on your deck and enjoy the view of the
golfers on the 14th fairway cozied up to the outside freplace on the main
level deck. Spacious living and dining area gives you plenty of room for
entertaining friends and family. MLS# 79117. Ofered at $550,000.
Trillium Links & Lake Club
Great locaton in Trillium Village and within walking distance to the
Landings and all of the lake actvites. This 6 bedroom home ofers an
exceptonal number of accommodatons and makes for a great summer
getaway. Enjoy a cozy fre on the outdoor deck of the living room.
Vaulted ceilings and lots of windows for natural light. The family room
with freplace and a small kitchen on the lower level ofers additonal
living space. Great home and a must see for those seeking additonal
bedrooms. MLS# 79110. Ofered at $725,000.
Trillium Village
This is mountain elegance at its very fnest, located in Trillium-a golf and tennis community that ofers access to
the pristne waters of Lake Glenville. This beautful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainers
dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside,
youll enjoy fne crafsmanship with nothing spared. Master suite on main, with three additonal bedrooms and
two baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens
to below. Outside, youll fnd a large wrap-around covered deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain
views. All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254. First tme on the market at $1,495,000.
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Trillium
This atractve arts
and craf style home is
located with easy access
to club amenites on all
three sectons of Trillium.
Located on The Ridge
side, but close to North
Norton giving easy access to the lake amenites, the pro shop, both club
houses and the ftness center. Sit on your deck and enjoy the view of the
golfers on the 14th fairway cozied up to the outside freplace on the main
level deck. Spacious living and dining area gives you plenty of room for
entertaining friends and family. MLS# 79117. Ofered at $550,000.
Trillium Links & Lake Club
Great locaton in Trillium Village and within walking distance to the
Landings and all of the lake actvites. This 6 bedroom home ofers an
exceptonal number of accommodatons and makes for a great summer
getaway. Enjoy a cozy fre on the outdoor deck of the living room.
Vaulted ceilings and lots of windows for natural light. The family room
with freplace and a small kitchen on the lower level ofers additonal
living space. Great home and a must see for those seeking additonal
bedrooms. MLS# 79110. Ofered at $725,000.
Trillium Village
This is mountain elegance at its very fnest, located in Trillium-a golf and tennis community that ofers access to
the pristne waters of Lake Glenville. This beautful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainers
dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside,
youll enjoy fne crafsmanship with nothing spared. Master suite on main, with three additonal bedrooms and
two baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens
to below. Outside, youll fnd a large wrap-around covered deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain
views. All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254. First tme on the market at $1,495,000.
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Freesia Hill at The Chattooga Club
Located in the premier community of Chatooga Club, Freesia Hill is a spacious 5 bedroom cotage style home with views of Chimney
Top and Rock Mountains. This comfortable and elegant home features a split foor plan for privacy, a main bedroom with study and
freplace, 4 guest rooms with en-suite baths, and a great porch with freplace, along with media room, plus generator. MLS# 79014.
This spectacular home is now being ofered at $1,600,000.
Poplar Cottage at
The Chattooga Club
This custom built home enjoys wonderful mountain
views in this premier gated community located just
minutes to the heart of Cashiers. This comfortable four
bedroom home enjoys an open kitchen overlooking
the great room with stone freplace and the open deck
beyond with outdoor freplace. The master bedroom
and a second bedroom are located on the main level.
Two additonal guest bedrooms on the upper level and
one on the lower level ofering plenty of privacy. MLS#
79059. This gracious cotage is now being ofered at
$1,395,000.
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Silk Purse at Chattooga Club
This estate home ofers the privacy of a mountain retreat
in a tranquil setng with beautful architectural accents.
This comfortable family home features an open foor
plan with a stone freplace in the living room and vaulted
ceilings with wood beams. The spacious outdoor deck
features its own freplace and views over the private pond.
indoor and outdoor freplaces. The master bedroom on
the main level with his and her bath ofers 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 kitchen and two bedrooms and two baths.
This home is handicapped accessible. MLS# 79255. Newly
priced at $1,350,000.
Lake Chattooga Home Site
Exceptonal waterfront lot in the premier gated community
of Chatooga Club. This beautful lot with gentle building site
with long view of Lake Chatooga and Whiteside Mountain.
Many gorgeous natve rhododendrons and mountain laurel
along with hardwoods. Build your mountain retreat in this
stunning community with world class amenites including
restaurant, spa, tennis and croquet lawns. MLS# 79134.
Ofered at $650,000.
Lake Chattooga Lakefront Lot
This beautful lot with gentle building site. Many gorgeous
natve rhododendrons and mountain laurel along with
hardwoods. Build your mountain retreat in this stunning
community with world class amenites. MLS# 79194.
Ofered at $500,000.
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Exclusive Mountain Community Home
This premier estate home in prestgious Cedar Hill ofers curb appeal, fne
fnishes, a spacious open foor plan and year round mountain views on
a private, gently rolling 3.49 acre lot. Custom built with great atenton to
detail, this beautful home features fve oversized bedrooms and bathrooms,
a gourmet kitchen, whole home surround sound with exterior speakers,
double decks, a screened living porch with wood burning freplace, an
atached two-car carport and much more. Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated
community ofering the best of luxury mountain living in the heart of Cashiers.
Full Sapphire Valley Resort amenites are
available. MLS# 77279. $1,049,000
CEDAR HILL
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Mountain Views, Water, Privacy... Perfect!
This spectacular estate home ofers views of Big Sheepclif and three
magnifcent water features, along with a private hiking trail. Located in
the premier community of Cedar Hill, the home has a spacious open foor
plan with a beautful gourmet kitchen with casual dining area open to
the screened porch with stone freplace. The spacious living and dining
room enjoy mountain views. Both the lower level family room and
theater room on the upper level ofer additonal space for entertaining.
Soaring ceilings with tmber accents and luxury appointments make this
the perfect mountain retreat. MLS#
73865. Newly priced at $1,195,000.
CEDAR HILL
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Highlands: (828) 526-2999
CEDAR HILL
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Cedar Hill Masterpiece
This legacy estate is perched high above the valley
with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed
lumber and hand hewn beams for that tmeless
mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the
home as you pass the waterfall and koi pond to the
front entry. A majestc living room and the open
foor plan ofers ample space for entertaining or
simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest
suites are all on the main level. A separate guest
house features a living room with stone freplace,
kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137. First
tme being ofered at $2,900,000.
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Lot Number Road Name Acreage Price Views Exposure
12 East Ridge Road 2.50 $395,000 Exceptonal, long range mountain, year round Southern
19 Lattude Lane 3.20 $385,000 Exceptonal, mountain, rock face, year round Northern
20 Lattude Lane 3.30 $425,000 Exceptonal, long range mountain, rock face Eastern
21 Lattude Lane 2.10 $395,000 Exceptonal, mountain, rock face, year round Eastern
37 Ivorybill Way 2.40 $149,000 Wooded, winter North
38 Loblolly Lane 1.98 $149,000 Stream, year round Northeast
42 Ledgeview Road 2.56 $199,000 Exceptonal, mountain, winter, wooded Eastern
44 Ledgeview Road 2.00 $149,000 Mountain, stream Northeast
53 Ledgeview Road 1.79 $275,000 Great, mountain, rock face, year round North
55 Ledgeview Road 1.49 $275,000 Exceptonal mountain views
24 East Ridge Road 2.72 $275,000 Exceptonal, mountain, year round West
30 Ivorybill Way 2.94 $225,000 Exceptonal, mountain, year round Eastern
32 East Ridge Road 1.46 $185,000 Great, mountain, year round Eastern
79 Parsons View 2.11 $150,000 Great, mountain, year round West
DEVELOPER
LOTS
RESaLE LOTS
SOLD
SOLD
Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots
Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community ofering its
residents awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest
in elegant mountain constructon or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. an
easy hike from your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop
of hardwoods. Be one with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utlites available
to all home sites and a short drive into town.
CEDAR HILL
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Lot Number Road Name Acreage Price Views Exposure
19 Lattude Lane 3.20 $385,000 Exceptonal, mountain, rock face, year round Northern
20 Lattude Lane 3.30 $425,000 Exceptonal, long range mountain, rock face Eastern
37 Ivorybill Way 2.40 $149,000 Wooded, winter North
38 Loblolly Lane 1.98 $149,000 Stream, year round Northeast
42 Ledgeview Road 2.56 $199,000 Exceptonal, mountain, winter, wooded Eastern
44 Ledgeview Road 2.00 $149,000 Mountain, stream Northeast
55 Ledgeview Road 1.49 $275,000 Exceptonal mountain views
24 East Ridge Road 2.72 $275,000 Exceptonal, mountain, year round West
30 Ivorybill Way 2.94 $225,000 Exceptonal, mountain, year round Eastern
32 East Ridge Road 1.46 $185,000 Great, mountain, year round Eastern
79 Parsons View 2.11 $150,000 Great, mountain, year round West
DEVELOPER
LOTS
RESaLE LOTS
SOLD
SOLD
Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots
Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community ofering its
residents awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest
in elegant mountain constructon or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. an
easy hike from your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop
of hardwoods. Be one with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utlites available
to all home sites and a short drive into town.
CEDAR HILL
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The Pinnacle of Perfection
Nestled in a shady grove of trees, this charming custom built mountain estate
bids welcome to all who enter. The interior features a gourmet kitchen with
granite countertops, butlers pantry, and wet bar. The great room has a foor-
to-ceiling stone freplace, a soaring ceiling with exposed beams and gorgeous
wide plank foors. The spacious master bedroom suite is located on the main
foor, along with the study. Two stories of decks and an outdoor hearth make
it a great place for a party under the stars or just enjoying the view. MLS#
77251. Ofered at $1,795,000.
CEDAR HILL
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Mountain Sensation
When Only The Best Will Do
Situated high on the Atlanta side of the plateau, surrounded by over 6 acres of lush
mountain greenery is the home of your dreams. This impressive log home was
built with atenton to every detail and appointed with exquisite custom features.
High ceilings and large banks of windows allow the light and the enjoyment of
gorgeous mult mountain range views in complete privacy and tranquility. The
home adjoins the Natonal Forest and blends seamlessly with its outdoor spaces
with wrap around covered decks with large stone freplace to enjoy the cool
summer nights and sunset views. Entertaining possibilites are endless with a
fabulous epicurean kitchen with professional appliances, a large home theater
and beautfully decorated guest suites
each with access to the covered decks and
views. Guest or family will also enjoy the
large gathering room with stone freplace.
MLS# 77581. Ofered at $1,895,000.
HIGHLANDS
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Mountain Sensation
When Only The Best Will Do
Situated high on the Atlanta side of the plateau, surrounded by over 6 acres of lush
mountain greenery is the home of your dreams. This impressive log home was
built with atenton to every detail and appointed with exquisite custom features.
High ceilings and large banks of windows allow the light and the enjoyment of
gorgeous mult mountain range views in complete privacy and tranquility. The
home adjoins the Natonal Forest and blends seamlessly with its outdoor spaces
with wrap around covered decks with large stone freplace to enjoy the cool
summer nights and sunset views. Entertaining possibilites are endless with a
fabulous epicurean kitchen with professional appliances, a large home theater
and beautfully decorated guest suites
each with access to the covered decks and
views. Guest or family will also enjoy the
large gathering room with stone freplace.
MLS# 77581. Ofered at $1,895,000.
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Spectacular Whiteside
Mountain View Estate
Spectacular panoramic views of Whiteside Mountain, this
Jim Fox masterpiece on 5+ acres takes your breath away!
Beautful grounds, ponds, wet weather waterfall feeds
a large lily pad pond. Lightning protecton, whole house
humidity control, water fltraton system. Privacy, only 10
minutes from Cashiers Crossroads, paved access. Best view
in Jackson and Macon countes. MLS# 76395. Ofered at
$2,295,000.
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Long Range Views
This superbly built custom home ofers exceptonal long range
mountain views! It features two master suites one on the main
level with an adjoining ofce and the other on the lower level with
an adjoining bonus room. Youll fnd all the bells and whistles in this
mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home
ofce, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room
with cathedral ceilings, beautful stone freplace, generous built-
ins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine foors, a second freplace on the
screened porch, and additonal screened and covered deck space for
outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327. Ofered at $1,190,00.
SAPPHIRE
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Cedar Ridge Farm
Locally known as the Llama Farm, this home is perched
on the top of Litle Sheepclif Mountain just a short
drive to Cashiers. Overlooking Sapphire Valley with
layered mountain views, this custom built gentlemans
farm has a private pastoral setng at a cool 4,000 f.
elevaton! The exterior is reminiscent of Victorian-style
architecture with several antque stained glass windows
and light fxtures, while the interior boasts a country
farm feel. The invitng living room with warm wood
foors and beamed cathedral ceiling has a wall of glass
to showcase the mountain views. The kitchen features
a large breakfast bar island with a gas cooktop & granite
countertops. In additon to the 13.27+/- acre home site,
detached 2 car carport, barn, pond and fenced pasture
- another 5.74+/- acres can also be purchased with this
property totaling a litle over 19 acres. This is truly a one-
of-a kind property and is on the market for the frst tme!
MLS# 77917. Ofered at $1,750,000.
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Cedar Ridge Estates
Remodeled home minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. Gourmet kitchen
with stainless steel appliances open to dining room opening to porches. Stone
freplace in living room with cathedral ceilings is fooded with natural light.
Master bedroom with freplace on main level. Gentle lot/driveway for year
round living. Convenient to both Cedar Creek Racquet Club and CCSV; both
memberships by invitaton only. MLS# 78297. Ofered at $785,000.
Fox Run Ridge
Charming older home on historic property that was the site
of the millionaires huntng lodge. Spectacular views from
over 4,500 foot elevaton. Southern exposure. Panoramic
views from Whiteside Mountain to the lakes in South Carolina.
Private end of the road locaton. Borders Natonal Forest -
Panthertown Valley. MLS# 78235. Ofered at $695,000.
Holly Berry Estates
This 3 BR/3 Bath home overlooks a beautful creek with a foot bridge to add to
its charm. The house has been immaculately maintained and features a desir-
able kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, wine cooler and an open
foor plan with a foor to ceiling wood burning freplace, nice dining area, a frst
foor master bedroom and a guest bedroom with the lower level accommodat-
ing a bedroom/media room, bathroom and a workshop. Easy access, outside
of the lower level is the entrance to a studio that can be used as an artsts/craf
studio overlook the tranquility of the creek below and the gorgeous wooded
area. MLS# 79007. Ofered at $450,000.
Spring Forest
Southern exposure with exceptonal 180 degree views. Main house and
guest house on over 8 acres of beautful manicured paths, two ponds,
a groto with waterfalls, privacy and tranquility. Main home has many
unique qualites and discerning architectural details. Great large studio
and home ofce. Guest suite has a full kitchen. Gorgeous stone freplaces,
so much more. MLS# 76879. Ofered at $799,000.
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Cedar Ridge Estates
Remodeled home minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. Gourmet kitchen
with stainless steel appliances open to dining room opening to porches. Stone
freplace in living room with cathedral ceilings is fooded with natural light.
Master bedroom with freplace on main level. Gentle lot/driveway for year
round living. Convenient to both Cedar Creek Racquet Club and CCSV; both
memberships by invitaton only. MLS# 78297. Ofered at $785,000.
Fox Run Ridge
Charming older home on historic property that was the site
of the millionaires huntng lodge. Spectacular views from
over 4,500 foot elevaton. Southern exposure. Panoramic
views from Whiteside Mountain to the lakes in South Carolina.
Private end of the road locaton. Borders Natonal Forest -
Panthertown Valley. MLS# 78235. Ofered at $695,000.
Holly Berry Estates
This 3 BR/3 Bath home overlooks a beautful creek with a foot bridge to add to
its charm. The house has been immaculately maintained and features a desir-
able kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, wine cooler and an open
foor plan with a foor to ceiling wood burning freplace, nice dining area, a frst
foor master bedroom and a guest bedroom with the lower level accommodat-
ing a bedroom/media room, bathroom and a workshop. Easy access, outside
of the lower level is the entrance to a studio that can be used as an artsts/craf
studio overlook the tranquility of the creek below and the gorgeous wooded
area. MLS# 79007. Ofered at $450,000.
Spring Forest
Southern exposure with exceptonal 180 degree views. Main house and
guest house on over 8 acres of beautful manicured paths, two ponds,
a groto with waterfalls, privacy and tranquility. Main home has many
unique qualites and discerning architectural details. Great large studio
and home ofce. Guest suite has a full kitchen. Gorgeous stone freplaces,
so much more. MLS# 76879. Ofered at $799,000.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
Adorable vacaton home with atached portco, and golf cart storage under
the house. This is all you need to enjoy your summers! Spacious foor plan
that lives large. Enjoy the prestgious
golf community of Wildcat Clifs
Country Club and all of the amenites
that are available. MLS# 77577.
Ofered at $349,000.
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
This is a wonderful cotage with lots of curb appeal. All one level with an
easy entrance. With a two car detached garage, a full house generator
and a cozy wood burning freplace, you can live year round. Beautfully
landscaped and plenty of paved parking for your guests. Wildcat Clifs
Country Club has a newly updated club house, indoor swimming pool,
full ftness center, tennis, golf and croquet. MLS# 77514. Ofered at
$375,000.
The Birches
Located on the gated grounds of Wildcat Clifs Country Club, the
condominiums at The Birches are the perfect mountain getaway. The
Birches is situated in a private wooded area of the club, surrounded
by wandering creeks and hidden waterfalls. Condominium features
may include elevators, oak hardwood foors, indoor and outdoor stone
freplaces, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry, jeted tubs,
carports, cathedral ceilings, and screened porches. Wildcat Clifs Country
Club is a private club and membership is by invitaton only. MLS# 74752 &
74755. Prices startng at $495,000.
Cowee Ridge
Stunning 180 degree long-range mountain views, from this recently
renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home at the very top of the gated Cowee
Ridge community. Enjoy peace and privacy from one of the best locatons
the area has to ofer. Cowee Ridge is the exact mid-way point between
Highlands and Cashiers. Choose which way to turn, and youll either be
at the Crossroads in Cashiers or Main Street in Highlands in less than 10
minutes. MLS# 78192. Ofered at $799,000.
Fabulous Fairway, Mountain and
Water Views in Golf Club Estates
This lovely golf course home overlooks the lush Country Club of Sapphire Valley golf course, featuring views of the #1 and #9 fairways and a large
stream, with Chimneytop Mountain as the backdrop. The landscaped yard has a cozy fre pit, pond, footbridge and seatng perfect for enjoying
the beautful scenery and sublime weather. Take in the fantastc views from most rooms, including the large covered decks and four season porch.
The spacious master bedroom suite features his and hers master baths. A second bedroom is also located on the main level, while the lower level
features a family room, kitchenete and game room. Membership to CCSV is by invitaton only. MLS# 79240. Ofered at $1,250,000.
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Bald Rock
Get a jump on the market and check out this almost new, hardly lived
in mountain cabin on top of Bald Rock. Long range mountain views, as
well as short ridge views. Timber frame with atractve shingle style
hardy plank siding. Open foor plan with breakfast bar, efcient kitchen,
living area with pellet stove, cathedral wood ceiling and hickory foors.
Master bedroom on main level with walk-in closet and full bath. Lower
level boasts 2 bedrooms, full bath and stacked washer/dryer. Enjoy the
privacy, views and cool mountain air from this adorable move in condi-
ton cabin at 4,000+ elevaton located in the gated community of Bald
Rock! Community Equestrian Center, pavillion in sister community of The
Divide, and enjoy all the amenites of Sapphire Master Associaton/Wyn-
dham Resort! MLS# 78663. $475,000.
Whisper Lake
This immaculate home is perfect for vacaton or year round living. Lots
of curb appeal with Arts & Craf styling. The two car atached garage has
an 8x14 storage room that could be a workshop; owners are currently
using for extra pantry and storage items. Spacious foor plan, foor-to-
ceiling stone freplace, well-designed kitchen, master bedroom closet
system. The view of Hogback Mountain is year round. This home has a
fully encapsulated crawl space. MLS# 78710. Shows like a new house!
$439,900.
Sapphire Valley
This welcoming move-in ready home ofers amazing views of
Chimneytop Mountain and Sapphire Valley. Spacious kitchen, living and
dining areas open to a covered deck - perfect for entertaining family
and friends or simply relaxing. The split bedroom plan features three
bedrooms on the main level, plus a separate family room, bonus room
and deck on the lower level. This lovely mountain home is a great value
at this price! MLS# 77386. $559,000.
Stunning Mountain Vistas
Enjoy the expansive southern views from this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3.5
bath custom Post and Beam home. Home is equipped with wood foors,
stone faced wood burning freplace, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel
appliances, cathedral ceilings, lof, family room with wet bar, bark siding
accents, and decks on three levels. This completely furnished home
would be a perfect investment property and has a great rental history.
MLS# 78797. Ofered at $595,000.
Holly Forest
Almost new home located within walking distance of Narrows Waterfall.
This move in ready home with vaulted ceilings in the living room and
freplace has all of the mountain fnishes, that make it a perfect mountain
retreat or year around residence. MLS# 76101. Ofered at $449,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Enjoy breathtaking birds eye views of the mountains from two stories
of decks of this 4 bedroom classic mountain home. The homes interior
features warm tmber accents, soaring cathedral ceilings, striking
stone freplace in the great room, master on main, spacious lof and 2
bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom suite on the lower level. Huge price
reducton originally $1,095,000! MLS# 78069. Ofered at $595,000.
Pine Forest
Overlooking Lonesome Valley and the mountains beyond, this home
situated on over 4 acres afords you privacy and convenience to both
Sapphire and Cashiers. Wonderful mountain feel with an open foor
plan which is invitng and makes for the perfect year around or summer
home. Large unfnished basement for additonal space. The home is fully
furnished with some minor exceptons. MLS # 75868. Ofered at $549,000.
Sapphire Valley
Built with great atenton to detail, this welcoming three bedroom,
three and a half bath home is the epitome of modern mountain style,
with board and baten and poplar siding and stone accents. Designer
kitchen features a six-burner gas range with double oven, contrastng
cabinetry, oversized island and subway tle backsplash. Relax by the
wood-burning freplace on the spacious screened porch, or retreat to the
downstairs family room with an additonal wet bar. MLS# 77682. Ofered
at $629,000.
Sapphire Valley
Magnifcent estate setng on more than 5 acres. Incredible southern
exposure with views of the mountains and meadow below the open deck.
Just a few steps to your own litle bridge across a creek for additonal
tranquility. Spacious rooms, 2
story living room with freplace,
lower level kitchen, workshop;
many more features. MLS# 76472.
Ofered at $594,000.
Bridge Creek
Extensive landscaping and stunning curb appeal leads the way to a true
mountain home with all the upgrades and crafsmanship expected.
Whether sitng by the fre enjoying a glass of wine or walking a rustc
trail next to the pristne Norton Creek you will love the charm of Bridge
Creek. MLS# 77441. $529,500.
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Hogback Lake
This lakefront retreat is perfect for your family. Easy gentle driveway, low
maintenance yard, surrounded by lake, stream and year round waterfall.
The lake is great for fshing as it is well stocked. The home has speakers
throughout the house and the deck. Central vacuum system in the home.
Great storage and work center in garage. House lives large with 2 bonus
rooms for 5th sleeping areas. MLS# 76766. Newly Priced at $489,000.
Sims Valley
Located in a gated community, this 3 bedroom plus lof home has long
range mountain views as well as overlooking the community pond with
waterfall and pavilion area. Great open foor plan with vaulted ceiling and
stone freplace in the living room overlooking covered deck. The lower
level family with open deck provides additonal privacy. Great value for a
newer mountain home. MLS# 79135. $469,000.
The Divide at Bald Rock
This fantastc three bedroom, three bath mountain home is tastefully
decorated, fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy. The open
foor plan features lots of windows for natural light and mountain views,
plus a gorgeous kitchen with a large island. The main bedroom and one
guest suite are located on the frst foor, with an additonal bedroom
upstairs. Enjoy idyllic evenings relaxing with family and friends on the
covered deck with stone freplace. This invitng home also has a great
rental history for additonal income. MLS# 78598. Ofered at $525,000.
Golf Club Estates
First tme on the market, this golf course front home ofers exceptonal
views of the course and mountains beyond. This remodeled mountain
home has great curb appeal and is suitable for year round or seasonal
living. The spacious home features 3 freplaces with the master bedroom
being located on the main level, as well as two other bedrooms. A
lower level family room and bedroom, full bath and exterior entrance
is perfect for houseguests! Enchantng fre pit with low maintenance
natve landscaping. Membership at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley
available by invitaton only. MLS# 79266. Ofered at $875,000.
Cedar Ridge Estates
The charming 3 bedroom mountain home enjoys views of
Sapphire Valley from most rooms. The kitchen overlooks the
living room with wood burning freplace and cathedral ceiling
as well as the dining room and
outside deck. Located just minutes
from Cashiers and Sapphire in
this well established community.
MLS# 79269. Now being ofered at
$449,000.
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Cedar Hill
The interior of this sprawling 5 bedroom, 5 bath home appears as
though it was ripped from the pages of a magazine. Stunning decoratve
touches, stone and wood accents, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows
are the hallmarks of this extraordinary home. Additonal features include
elegant black cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, stone
freplace and full bar. MLS# 70295. Ofered at $1,049,000.
Cedar Hill
Amazing panoramic views of Sapphire Valley including Big Sheepclif and
Lonesome Valley Canyon. Most rooms enjoy the spectacular views. The
cathedral ceilings in the living room and freplace ofer a comfortable
retreat in the mountains. The chef will enjoy lots of natural light and
views, while preparing culinary delights. The second bedroom on the
main level, large lofs, great family room on the lower level with freplace,
and the workshop are all great additonal features of this home. MLS#
79271. Ofered at $695,000.
Cedar Hill
Located on just under fve acres in the premier gated community of Cedar
Hill, this newer three bedroom, three and a half bath home is move-
in ready. Enjoy mountain views from almost every room and spacious
upper and lower decks. Tastefully fnished in warm colors, the open main
foor and downstairs family room make entertaining family and friends
a pleasure. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel
appliances and overlooks both the dining room and living room with
stone freplace. A rustc tree house for the kids or grandkids adds to the
charm. Cedar Hills central locaton ofers easy access to a wide range of
dining, shopping, golf and social actvites in both Cashiers and Sapphire
Valley. MLS# 79267. Ofered at $569,000.
Highlands Gap
Take tme to enjoy life. Spacious custom home has it all! No expense
spared in the constructon or upkeep. Master bedroom suites on each
level, 3 stacked stone freplaces, large home ofce, chefs kitchen, large
laundry/mud room, open decking and screened porches takes outdoor
living to the max. Terrace level screened porch with hot tub, media
room, mini kitchen (no stove) and large freplace. MLS# 76445. Ofered
at $1,795,000.
Cedar Creek Woods
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 foor. Additonal guest rooms upstairs. Lof area upstairs, workshop/
artst studio on main foor. Wonderful year round or summer retreat. MLS# 79265. Ofered at $599,000.
Equestrian Estate
This expansive property features 8+/- acres of fenced pasture, riding
ring, four-stall barn with tack room, and feeding/bedding storage. The 4
bedroom, 3 bath home is ideal for entertaining and includes a lower level
with a bonus room for use as additonal sleeping quarters with full bath,
plus a large storage room and space for a mule/ATV. The cool elevaton,
great weather and very private setng make this estate perfect for year
round living. MLS# 77245. Ofered at $1,295,000.
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Cedar Hill
The interior of this sprawling 5 bedroom, 5 bath home appears as
though it was ripped from the pages of a magazine. Stunning decoratve
touches, stone and wood accents, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows
are the hallmarks of this extraordinary home. Additonal features include
elegant black cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, stone
freplace and full bar. MLS# 70295. Ofered at $1,049,000.
Cedar Hill
Amazing panoramic views of Sapphire Valley including Big Sheepclif and
Lonesome Valley Canyon. Most rooms enjoy the spectacular views. The
cathedral ceilings in the living room and freplace ofer a comfortable
retreat in the mountains. The chef will enjoy lots of natural light and
views, while preparing culinary delights. The second bedroom on the
main level, large lofs, great family room on the lower level with freplace,
and the workshop are all great additonal features of this home. MLS#
79271. Ofered at $695,000.
Cedar Hill
Located on just under fve acres in the premier gated community of Cedar
Hill, this newer three bedroom, three and a half bath home is move-
in ready. Enjoy mountain views from almost every room and spacious
upper and lower decks. Tastefully fnished in warm colors, the open main
foor and downstairs family room make entertaining family and friends
a pleasure. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel
appliances and overlooks both the dining room and living room with
stone freplace. A rustc tree house for the kids or grandkids adds to the
charm. Cedar Hills central locaton ofers easy access to a wide range of
dining, shopping, golf and social actvites in both Cashiers and Sapphire
Valley. MLS# 79267. Ofered at $569,000.
Highlands Gap
Take tme to enjoy life. Spacious custom home has it all! No expense
spared in the constructon or upkeep. Master bedroom suites on each
level, 3 stacked stone freplaces, large home ofce, chefs kitchen, large
laundry/mud room, open decking and screened porches takes outdoor
living to the max. Terrace level screened porch with hot tub, media
room, mini kitchen (no stove) and large freplace. MLS# 76445. Ofered
at $1,795,000.
Cedar Creek Woods
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 foor. Additonal guest rooms upstairs. Lof area upstairs, workshop/
artst studio on main foor. Wonderful year round or summer retreat. MLS# 79265. Ofered at $599,000.
Equestrian Estate
This expansive property features 8+/- acres of fenced pasture, riding
ring, four-stall barn with tack room, and feeding/bedding storage. The 4
bedroom, 3 bath home is ideal for entertaining and includes a lower level
with a bonus room for use as additonal sleeping quarters with full bath,
plus a large storage room and space for a mule/ATV. The cool elevaton,
great weather and very private setng make this estate perfect for year
round living. MLS# 77245. Ofered at $1,295,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Heres your chance to slow down and enjoy living in the mountains at
an afordable price! All one level, this low maintenance home is in mint
conditon and has only been lived in seasonally. The light and bright living
area opens onto a wonderful covered screened porch. Walk to Sapphire
Valley Resort amenites and the CCSV (membership available by invitaton
only). MLS# 77325. Ofered at $398,800.
Highlands
This house has undergone a beautful transformaton. New 4 BR septc
system, encapsulated crawl space, vaulted wood ceiling, new wood
fooring, new windows, new doors, updated bathrooms. New grading and
drainage with rock work. The roof is only one year old. Most furnishings
included. MLS# 78322. Ofered at $389,000.
Wildwood Mountain
This cotage has a wonderful open foor plan and the covered side porch
adds an additonal 400 sq.f. A separate small cabin is being used as the
owners art cotage, and next to it is a hot tub and deck. Locaton could
not be more convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. Wildcat Clifs CC
is a golf cart ride away. MLS# 78315. Ofered at $439,000.
Custom Home
Wild Wind is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath custom home located on
3 gentle acres with a small orchard and big view. Interior features include
two master suites, Australian cypress foors, double ovens, copper sinks
and tub, a bonus room, ofce, cathedral ceilings and his and her garages.
MLS # 76147. Price reduced to $410,000.
Highlands Area
New listng! This King Mountain home is less than 15 minutes to High-
lands Main Street, in a well maintained and quiet neighborhood - a good
litle get away. Clubhouse, pool and tennis courts a very short walk from
home. MLS# 78447. Ofered at $359,000.
Highlands Country Club
Main house 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Guest house has 1 bedroom, 1
bath. Located in the heart of Highlands Country Club. Wooded lot with
rhododendrons insures privacy; walking to club house. One level living
with large rooms, wood burning freplace, formal dining, 4 car garage
and covered porches. Does not include membership in HCC. Property is
not part of the HCC POA. MLS# 76645.Pfered at $895,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Heres your chance to slow down and enjoy living in the mountains at
an afordable price! All one level, this low maintenance home is in mint
conditon and has only been lived in seasonally. The light and bright living
area opens onto a wonderful covered screened porch. Walk to Sapphire
Valley Resort amenites and the CCSV (membership available by invitaton
only). MLS# 77325. Ofered at $398,800.
Highlands
This house has undergone a beautful transformaton. New 4 BR septc
system, encapsulated crawl space, vaulted wood ceiling, new wood
fooring, new windows, new doors, updated bathrooms. New grading and
drainage with rock work. The roof is only one year old. Most furnishings
included. MLS# 78322. Ofered at $389,000.
Wildwood Mountain
This cotage has a wonderful open foor plan and the covered side porch
adds an additonal 400 sq.f. A separate small cabin is being used as the
owners art cotage, and next to it is a hot tub and deck. Locaton could
not be more convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. Wildcat Clifs CC
is a golf cart ride away. MLS# 78315. Ofered at $439,000.
Custom Home
Wild Wind is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath custom home located on
3 gentle acres with a small orchard and big view. Interior features include
two master suites, Australian cypress foors, double ovens, copper sinks
and tub, a bonus room, ofce, cathedral ceilings and his and her garages.
MLS # 76147. Price reduced to $410,000.
Highlands Area
New listng! This King Mountain home is less than 15 minutes to High-
lands Main Street, in a well maintained and quiet neighborhood - a good
litle get away. Clubhouse, pool and tennis courts a very short walk from
home. MLS# 78447. Ofered at $359,000.
Highlands Country Club
Main house 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Guest house has 1 bedroom, 1
bath. Located in the heart of Highlands Country Club. Wooded lot with
rhododendrons insures privacy; walking to club house. One level living
with large rooms, wood burning freplace, formal dining, 4 car garage
and covered porches. Does not include membership in HCC. Property is
not part of the HCC POA. MLS# 76645.Pfered at $895,000.
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Silver Slip Falls
Amazing stream property in a gated community and only minutes to the Cashiers Crossroads. Enjoy the sounds of the stream from the covered deck
or the streamside deck. Located on the cul-de-sac for additonal privacy, this is a great mountain getaway. Cozy home with great kitchen overlooking
dining area with wet bar and living room. The stone freplace and the vaulted wood ceilings in the living room exude mountain charm. The lower level
features an additonal sitng area, as well a wine room. MLS# 79114. $629,000.
Hickory Ridge
Long View enjoys panoramic views of Whiteside
and Chimneytop Mountains from this enclave
located just minutes from town. The master
bedroom along with a guest room and ofce are
located on the main level. Two additonal guest
rooms are located on the lower level along with an
indoor pool that has glass doors opening to a stone
pato. The covered deck expands the living area
and lets you enjoy cool summer breezes. Great
home for year around living as well. Come see this
special home today. MLS# 79128. $985,000.
Golf Club Estates
This home in Golf Club Estates has it all Horsepasture River, Country
Club of Sapphire Valley golf course frontage, plus incredible mountain
views! Other features include an elevator, wine room, billiard room, wet
bar, generator as well as extra sleeping quarters with a full bath on the
lower level. Private with lush landscaping, a cozy fre pit and Chimneytop
Creek meandering through it. Club members can take the cart path to
CCSVs acclaimed golf course. MLS# 77146. Ofered at $1,195,000.
Golf Club Estates
This home has all the charm of the stately old country club communites
found in the North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but remodeled
to modern conveniences, this home has great indoor/outdoor fow.
The property is fat and has a large fowing stream through it. The two
ponds are beautfully designed and landscaped. There is a charming
guest house. The home opens onto a large pato overlooking the ponds.
The amenites of Sapphire Valley, golf, pools, lakes, ftness center, are
all nearby. Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse of The Country
Club of Sapphire Valley, membership is by invitaton only. 4 bedrooms
in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house. MLS# 78772. Ofered at
$1,100,000.
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Hilltop Condo
Well-kept 1 bedroom, 1 bath move in ready end unit. The home
includes an enclosed sun room, courtyard, heat pump and can be
sold furnished. Seller is open to owner fnancing, 10% down with
5% interest. Current county tax appraisal is $126,270. Easy year
round access and just minutes
to Sapphire, Cashiers and all
amenites. MLS# 79272. Ofered
at $65,700.
Golf Club Estates
Located in a gated community, this charming 2 bedroom, 3 bath home is
nestled in a park-like setng, with a stream meandering through the level 1.2
acre wooded site. A rustc footbridge crosses the stream to the yard, with a
peek-a-boo view of the 17th tee. MLS# 73028. Ofered at $365,000.
Holly Forest
Fabulous estate setng and Southern charm make this 4 bedroom
home on 2 full lots a must see. The covered porch and garden are
perfect for entertaining friends and family. Relax in the gazebo and
enjoy the sof rhythm of the meandering creek. Ideal summer or
year-round home with spacious kitchen, lower level workshop and
full-house generator. MLS# 73525. Ofered at $375,000.
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Highlands

Perfect in-town locaton with a very private setng in the woods.
This atractve home is perfect for guests or family members.
Master on main and 2 bedrooms upstairs. Lots of privacy and an
easy maintenance home. MLS# 76475. Ofered at $359,000.
Toll House Village

Perfect in-town locaton with a very private setng in the woods. This You
will love how it feels to be in this house. This custom built home is situated
on 1.5 acres and features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Located in the
charming community of Toll House Village just minutes from the crossroads
in Cashiers. Enjoy your private deck and refect on the beautful granite rock
fact that only Mother Nature could have created. MLS# 78067. Ofered at
$299,000.
Sapphire Valley

Bold stream! Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath move-in ready home on scenic
Hogback Creek. Driveway and yard have been wonderfully landscaped;
mature hardwoods surround the property. The home has an open foor plan,
cathedral ceilings and a covered deck. All Sapphire Resort amenites included.
Ten minutes to shopping, restaurants, lake access, golf, community center,
swimming pools, weight room, etc. MLS# 77739. Ofered at $305,000.
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Whisper Lake
Great stream home in Whisper Lake with access to all of the
Sapphire Valley Master Associaton amenites. Open foor plan
featuring wood burning freplace in living room, kitchen with granite
countertops, center island and stainless appliances. Enjoy the views
of the creek from the kitchen, dining area, and the open deck at the
rear of the home. Private setng with near level lot is great for both
year round or vacaton home. Well priced for recently built home.
MLS# 77921. Ofered at $375,000.
Mirror Lake
This charming and cozy Mirror Lake cotage is the perfect vacaton retreat.
The small, no maintenance yard is situated just a close walk to the lake. The
cotage built in 1940 was lovingly restored by the current owners. It has
decoratve antque paneling, a beautful masonry stone freplace with gas
starter, vaulted ceilings and a country kitchen. From the screened porch and
the open deck, views of Mirror Lake can be seen an enjoyed. MLS# 79256.
Ofer at $289,000.
Lake Toxaway Area
New Listng! Quintessental cotage surrounded with beautful
laying 7+ acres in a storybook setng. Separate workshop, building
for RV + car, basketball court. Major remodel completed with all
new appliances, kitchen counters and cabinets, foor coverings and
more. MLS# 78467. Ofered at $290,000.
Sapphire
Located on quiet street between Sapphire and Lake Toxaway. This well
maintained 3 bedroom home is
situated on a fat lot and has a fenced
yard, which is great enjoying cool
summer temperatures. MLS# 79260.
Ofered at $109,000.
Sapphire Valley
Award winning foor plan! 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home to be built
on this Holly Forest lot with model home available for preview.
See the quality and crafsmanship for yourself and you will be
sold! Great curb appeal, custom fnishes, massive stone freplace,
luxurious bathrooms and screened porch with freplace. This is
an impressive home, a must see for serious buyers. Built to your
specifcatons with changes welcome. MLS# 78020. Ofered at
$369,000.
Robinson Creek Home
This newer three bedroom, three and a half bath country home with
lovely mountain views is located just of Big Ridge Road in the Robinson
Creek area. At just under 4,000 feet in elevaton and surrounded by large
tracts of land, the two acre property is very private and flled with wildlife.
Dozens of rhododendrons planted on the hill in front of the home make the
late spring and early summer a spectacular sight. Other features include
a wood burning freplace, covered decks, play room, atached two-car
garage, barn and gated driveway. Dont miss this afordable, move-in ready
getaway! MLS# 79052. Ofered at $325,000.
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Holly Ridge Condo
First tme on the market. This completely renovated condominium
is the perfect lock it and leave it mountain retreat. Walk to Fairfeld
Lake and enjoy Sapphire amenites. Owner fnancing available. MLS#
77802. Ofered at $174,000
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Country Club Villas
Great 2 bedroom villa with level entry, overlooking large common area
lawn and the Country Club of Sapphire Valleys hole #9. Price has been
drastcally reduced to generate sale before the end of the year. If you
are looking for a great condo in the heart of the Sapphire Valley this is it.
MLS# 78154. Ofered at $189,000.
Indian Summer
Dramatc ceiling soars to 25+ in dining, kitchen and living area with
stone-faced gas log freplace. Covered deck with freplace overlooks golf
course and mountains. Granite countertops, SS appliances, gas range,
wood foors, 2 balconies. Master on main, 2 large guest bedrooms and
bath upstairs, lof perfect for extra sleeping quarters &/or ofce. New
interior paint. Being sold furnished. Would make a great vacaton or
year-round rental. Backs up to Sapphire Valley ski slope. Sapphire Valley
amenites included. MLS# 79004. $299,000.
Sapphire Valley
Stunning year round views bring the outdoors in. Lots of privacy and
room to explore this 4 acre low maintenance double lot. This move
in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with an open foor plan is ideal for
entertaining. Well designed kitchen and wood burning stone freplace.
Spacious decks and cool summertme temperatures invite outdoor living.
The lower level bonus room has its own private entrance and would be a
great ofce or guest quarters. A short trail winds through hardwoods and
mountain laurel to your own bocce ball court. MLS# 78944. $479,500.
Holly Forest
Three bedroom, three bath home in like new conditon adjoining green
space and a stream. Tranquil private setng, you can even hear the
Horsepasture River from the back deck. Built for year round living with
a spacious family room and lots of glass, stone freplace, wood foors,
lof and an open kitchen. The large
master bedroom has two walk-
in closets and a private bath. A
work shop/storage area is located
in the lower level. MLS# 77133.
$268,000.
Cullowhee Forest
Adorable cotage with room to expand, in gated community. Privacy, 5.62
acres, fruit trees, pond and fre pit. Close to the public landing for Lake
Glenville. Possible view to Lake Glenville with tree trimming. Front entry
opens to the lower level with brick foors, family room, updated bath and
large bedroom and washer dryer connecton. Upstairs to the main living
area with great room, master bedroom and bath. An oversized screen
porch with cathedral ceiling and stone freplace. MLS# 79257. Ofered
at $325,000.
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Hilltop
NEW LISTING. Fully furnished condominium in the heart of Sapphire
Valley. Beautful kitchen with granite counters. Outdoor deck features
BBQ with built in stainless hood. Turnkey unit ready for immediate
occupancy. Would make a great rental unit. MLS# 78502. Ofered at
$129,900.
Sapphire Valley
Unique property with lots of potental. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home w/
bonus room, covered deck; some interior remodeling needed. Additonal
structure perfect for ofce, studio, guest cabin or rental unit. Private
wooded lot includes extra parking, space for dog pen or fre pit. Easy
access, 15 minutes to town, great starter home or rental property. MLS
#76023. $99,999.
Scaly Mountain
Escape the heat! This spacious two bedroom cotage in Scaly Mountain
is just two hours from Atlanta and minutes to Highlands. Each bedroom
has its own private bath; there are also two half baths and a lower level
game room with bonus kitchen and wood stove. Other features include
a private covered deck with mountain views, nearly new metal roof, and
two-car carport. MLS# 77332. Just $138,000.
Hilltop
First tme on the market. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit is currently rented
on an annual lease. Enjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Master Associaton
amenites. Owner fnancing available. Well priced at $125,000.
Hilltop
Great two bedroom unit in Sapphire Valley. Unit has great rental history
which can help ofset some of the
ownership costs. Owner fnancing
available. MLS# 77801. Well priced
at $115,000.
OWNER FINANCING OWNER FINANCING
Glenville
Cute cotage in the Glenville community. Since it is located on Highway
107 it could be used as residental and/or commercial. Land lays gentle,
concrete drive, some view. Cotage is a charming example of 40s-50s
mountain get-away to enjoy the cool of summer while fat-landers sufer
with the heat and humidity. MLS# 78314. Ofered at $149,000.
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Hilltop
NEW LISTING. Fully furnished condominium in the heart of Sapphire
Valley. Beautful kitchen with granite counters. Outdoor deck features
BBQ with built in stainless hood. Turnkey unit ready for immediate
occupancy. Would make a great rental unit. MLS# 78502. Ofered at
$129,900.
Sapphire Valley
Unique property with lots of potental. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home w/
bonus room, covered deck; some interior remodeling needed. Additonal
structure perfect for ofce, studio, guest cabin or rental unit. Private
wooded lot includes extra parking, space for dog pen or fre pit. Easy
access, 15 minutes to town, great starter home or rental property. MLS
#76023. $99,999.
Scaly Mountain
Escape the heat! This spacious two bedroom cotage in Scaly Mountain
is just two hours from Atlanta and minutes to Highlands. Each bedroom
has its own private bath; there are also two half baths and a lower level
game room with bonus kitchen and wood stove. Other features include
a private covered deck with mountain views, nearly new metal roof, and
two-car carport. MLS# 77332. Just $138,000.
Hilltop
First tme on the market. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit is currently rented
on an annual lease. Enjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Master Associaton
amenites. Owner fnancing available. Well priced at $125,000.
Hilltop
Great two bedroom unit in Sapphire Valley. Unit has great rental history
which can help ofset some of the
ownership costs. Owner fnancing
available. MLS# 77801. Well priced
at $115,000.
OWNER FINANCING OWNER FINANCING
Glenville
Cute cotage in the Glenville community. Since it is located on Highway
107 it could be used as residental and/or commercial. Land lays gentle,
concrete drive, some view. Cotage is a charming example of 40s-50s
mountain get-away to enjoy the cool of summer while fat-landers sufer
with the heat and humidity. MLS# 78314. Ofered at $149,000.
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Mountain Club
Amazing opportunity! Mountain living made easy in this very desirable community in Sapphire
Valley. Additonal nights available with a short three days notce, based on availability. Exchange
nights with the Registry Collecton and enjoy stays around the world. Mountain Club ofers
many amenites for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pools are open during
the warm season), sauna, Jacuzzi, ftness room, movie rentals, game room, pool tables, ping
pong, miniature golf, bocce ball, air hockey, croquet, tanning beds, horseshoe pits, massage
therapy, bicycle rental, various arts & crafs classes, facials, rainy day. Additonal amenites at
Sapphire Valley include: snow skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfeld boat dock, tennis and racquet
club, 18 hole PDA golf course, 9 hole executve golf course, driving range, put-put, gem
mining, summer concerts, planned excursions and day trips, kids camps, and horseback riding.
Lots & Land
Cullowhee Forest
5.68 and 5.31 acre lots being sold together in
the scenic mountain subdivision of Cullowhee
Forest. Underpriced! BIG VIEWS with tree trim-
ming, 100+ foot private community waterfall &
river access. Two 3 bedroom septc evaluatons
on fle. MLS# 79151. Ofered at $19,000.
Lakeside Falls
This easy build lot fronts on the large stream
known as Norton Creek. Located just above
Lake Glenville at an alttude over 3500 feet, this
small community of Lakeside Falls is waitng for
you. MLS# 79048. $40,000.
Nice wooded lot adjacent to North Nor-
ton Road. Near Lake Glenville. MLS# 79050.
$20,000.
If youre looking for a lot on a big stream at
3500+ elevaton, this is it! Easy building site in
a neighborhood of 14 lots. Easy access of of
North Norton Road about 7 miles from the Ca-
shiers Crossroads. MLS# 79047. $42,500.
Country Club Estates
Great trout stream runs along the right side of
this private and large lot (1.49 ac). Short golf
cart drive to the Sapphire/Wyndham Resort
amenites and The Country Club of Sapphire
Valley (membership available upon invitaton).
Easy, nearly level building site. MLS# 79113.
Priced to sell at $56,000.
1/6 interest MLS# 79025 $120,000
1/12th interest MLS# 78360 $97,500
1/12th interest MLS# 78602 $80,500
1/12th interest MLS# 78690 $79,900
1/12th interest MLS# 78355 $78,000
1/6 interest MLS# 78600 $130,000
1/12 interest MLS# 78081 $77,900
1/6 interest MLS# 78527 $145,000
1/12 interest MLS# 79019 $70,000
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Mountain Club
Amazing opportunity! Mountain living made easy in this very desirable community in Sapphire
Valley. Additonal nights available with a short three days notce, based on availability. Exchange
nights with the Registry Collecton and enjoy stays around the world. Mountain Club ofers
many amenites for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pools are open during
the warm season), sauna, Jacuzzi, ftness room, movie rentals, game room, pool tables, ping
pong, miniature golf, bocce ball, air hockey, croquet, tanning beds, horseshoe pits, massage
therapy, bicycle rental, various arts & crafs classes, facials, rainy day. Additonal amenites at
Sapphire Valley include: snow skiing and tubing, Lake Fairfeld boat dock, tennis and racquet
club, 18 hole PDA golf course, 9 hole executve golf course, driving range, put-put, gem
mining, summer concerts, planned excursions and day trips, kids camps, and horseback riding.
Lots & Land
Cullowhee Forest
5.68 and 5.31 acre lots being sold together in
the scenic mountain subdivision of Cullowhee
Forest. Underpriced! BIG VIEWS with tree trim-
ming, 100+ foot private community waterfall &
river access. Two 3 bedroom septc evaluatons
on fle. MLS# 79151. Ofered at $19,000.
Lakeside Falls
This easy build lot fronts on the large stream
known as Norton Creek. Located just above
Lake Glenville at an alttude over 3500 feet, this
small community of Lakeside Falls is waitng for
you. MLS# 79048. $40,000.
Nice wooded lot adjacent to North Nor-
ton Road. Near Lake Glenville. MLS# 79050.
$20,000.
If youre looking for a lot on a big stream at
3500+ elevaton, this is it! Easy building site in
a neighborhood of 14 lots. Easy access of of
North Norton Road about 7 miles from the Ca-
shiers Crossroads. MLS# 79047. $42,500.
Country Club Estates
Great trout stream runs along the right side of
this private and large lot (1.49 ac). Short golf
cart drive to the Sapphire/Wyndham Resort
amenites and The Country Club of Sapphire
Valley (membership available upon invitaton).
Easy, nearly level building site. MLS# 79113.
Priced to sell at $56,000.
1/6 interest MLS# 79025 $120,000
1/12th interest MLS# 78360 $97,500
1/12th interest MLS# 78602 $80,500
1/12th interest MLS# 78690 $79,900
1/12th interest MLS# 78355 $78,000
1/6 interest MLS# 78600 $130,000
1/12 interest MLS# 78081 $77,900
1/6 interest MLS# 78527 $145,000
1/12 interest MLS# 79019 $70,000
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Bank Owned Commercial Property
Great Highway 107 North frontage between Signal Ridge
Marina and Pine Creek. Current units rented: 1 at $750/
month;7 and 8 at $1,452/month. 8 units/ofce/retail total + 22
storage units located behind this building. Lots of potental.
MLS #75675. $349,900.
Sapphire
Highway 64
Stunning level property
on Highway 64 in Sapphire
Valley located across the
street from Lonesome
Valley entrance. The rear
of the property is bordered
by the Horsepasture River. A variety of development
opportunites including mult-family, restaurant and a host of
other commercial uses. MLS# 76184. $699,000.
Prime Highway
64 Frontage
Freestanding former model
home on Highway 64 with
parking, water and sewer.
Perfect for restaurant,
professional ofce or retail
store. MLS# 78432. Priced at
$475,000.
Commercial Properties Lots & Land
Highlands
5.35 acres frontng both Blue Valley
Road and Highway 28. Excellent loca-
ton for a business opportunity. A creek
runs behind the property. MLS# 76448.
$70,000.

Highlands
Lake estate property, investment prop-
erty, ONE of a KIND property. Located
on prestgious Bowery Road and only
minutes to downtown Highlands. 12+/-
acres with a private 3+/- acre clear
mountain lake with deep water. Perfect
for that private family enclave. Several
building sites, large old barn on proper-
ty. MLS# 78940. Ofered at $4,250,000.
Highlands Gap
Over 15 acres of mountain land. Sev-
eral home sites each with great views.
Property is being marketed with subdi-
vided lots or the property can be sold
as a whole. There are large rock out-
croppings where a fowing spring be-
gins. Located on the Atlanta side of the
Highlands Plateau, in the development
of Highland Gap lays this large tract of
15.16 acres. Privacy and long range
mountain views in a development with
upscale homes with a minimum acreage
of 3 acres. Prices startng at $150,000
for the lots and $850,000 for the 15.16
acres. MLS#s 78848, 78854, 78855,
78857, 78858, 78859.
Pilot Knob
Over 2 acre lot, easy build on quiet
road. Nice year around views. Lot has
road frontage, deep enough to build
away from road. MLS# 78870. $69,750.
Sapphire High
Great panoramic views of Sapphire Val-
ley from this 3.8 acre lot. Build your
dream house in the mountains and en-
joy the views and listen to the stream
below. This very private lot on a dead
end road in the heart of Sapphire Valley
is the perfect place to start enjoying the
tranquility the mountain lifestyle ofers.
First tme on the market. MLS# 78657.
$38,500.
Cedar Creek Woods
Great views of Big Sheepclif and sur-
rounding mountains from this gently
sloping lot. Located at the end of the
road for privacy, this home site is con-
venient to Cedar Creek Racquet Club,
Cashiers, and Sapphire. MLS# 72469.
Ofered at $69,000.
The Ridges of Highlands
Just minutes from downtown Highlands
in the beautful Buck Creek area, this
level building lot is located in the gated
community of The Ridges of Highlands.
Locaton ofers convenience to both
Highlands and Franklin. Large wooded
lot, community pond and shelter. MLS#
77673. $65,000.
Big view lot in small gated community
located on Buck Creek Road. Convenient
to both Highlands and Franklin. Easy
building site. Cascading stream fows
through property for approximately
300 feet. This large 2.3 acre lot is cov-
ered with large hardwoods and natve
fowers. Ideal mountain setng, view
and cascading stream! MLS# 77699.
$95,000.
This lot has an easy building site across
from common area. Big views of Cold
Mountain and Yellow Mountain and sur-
rounded by Natonal Forest. The Ridges
of Highlands is convenient to down-
town Highlands. Gated community with
common area that includes fsh pond,
stream with falls, picnic shelter
with freplace. Only 4+ miles to local
hospital and not far from additonal
shopping in Franklin. MLS# 77675.
$110,000.
Big lot with big views convenient to
Highlands and Franklin. Gated commu-
nity surrounded by Natonal Forest. Lot
backs up to Natonal Forest. Easy build-
ing site. Community pond and shel-
ter within a short walk. MLS# 77700.
$165,000.
Glenville Area
7.5+/- private acres with fantastc views!
Driveway and easy build homesite have
been cut in, septc system installed.
Homesite is surrounded in rhododen-
dron and mountain laurel giving it year
round privacy. Gated community. Lots of
wildlife! 15 min. to Lake Glenville boat
Highway 64 East
Great business locaton between the Crossroads and Ingles.
Fantastc exposure on the most traveled secton on Highway
64. Ofce, retail, etc.... the possibilites are endless! MLS#
74098. Ofered at $390,000.
Over 240 of prime highway frontage in the heart of Cashiers
along Highway 64 East. Excellent opportunity for retail business
needing fat outside yard. Multple lots make this 3.6 acre tract
suitable for subdividing as well. Main level could be updated and
suitable for many uses. Lower level shop and covered outside
work area. Priced to sell! MLS# 78806. Ofered at $475,000.
Laurel Terrace
Excellent locaton in the center of Cashiers. Previous tenant
was a bank. Two units in a strip center. End units with drive-up
window. MLS# 78188. Ofered at $159,900.
Great locaton close to center of town. Ofce or show room
would work here. This unit has 2 entries and is partally rented to
an insurance agent. Can be recombined. MLS# 78450. $71,900.
Great ground foor locaton in middle of town. Just east of the
Crossroads on the most traveled road in area. Clean unit in the
middle of the building only a few feet to parking. Consists of
recepton area with 4 ofce spaces. Large bank of windows
frontng road. MLS# 78419. $79,000.
Nice wood fnishes inside. Ready to move in. Nice end unit
fnished inside for multple ofces and recepton area. MLS#
78451. $119,000.
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launch. 25 min. to Cashiers and
Sylva. 30 min. to Highlands and
Franklin. MLS# 77889. $49,900.
Vista Points
Well priced 2.76+/- acre scenic lot
with lush foliage, hardwoods and
a good build site. Can hear nearby
stream from property. 5 minutes
to Lake Glenville boat launch, lake-
side park, waterfall trail and kayak
launch for the Tuckasegee River.
10 minutes to gas, groceries, res-
taurants and boat rentals. 25 min-
utes to Cashiers and Sylva. Easy
year round access. MLS# 78720.
$24,500.
Glenville
Highway 107 Frontage
Great frontage and visibility in
Glenville. Approximately 250 feet
frontage on Highway. Nearly fat.
Well reported to yield 40 GPM.
Land almost totally cleared. MLS#
77876. $99,500.
Round Hill in Sapphire
Nearly level 1.03 acre lot with easy
build homesite. Great mountain
ridge view. Great locaton with
easy access. Cart path access to
CCSV. Lot can easily accommodate
a 5 bedroom home. MLS# 70761.
$75,000.
Stonecreek Estates
Overlooking CCSV golf course and
fabulous long range views of Bald
Rock, Hogback and beyond! Drive-
way stubbed in to home site with
level entry. Owner will consider
partnership for spec home. Sewer
and CWS at road ready for hook-
up. MLS# 74633. $99,000.
Wonderful building lot near most
of Sapphire Valley amenites and
convenient to CCSV. MLS# 78420.
$19,900.
Litle Sheepclif
Awesome estate property with all
the privacy in the world at 4,300
elevaton! Almost 13 acres with
long range year round mountain
views. Very gentle building site(s),
rock face view, driveway in and
cleared to home site. This estate
lot joins Litle Sheepclif and Big
Sheepclif HOA lands. Small gat-
ed community with a handful of
very exclusive homes and close to
town. Community pond and pavil-
ion. MLS# 78302. $395,000.
Estate-Sized View Property
Estate sized property waitng on
the savvy developer or privacy
oriented prospect. Gravel road
system, high producing well. Some
pasture, mostly wooded with
many huge trees. Many scenic vis-
tas with long-range views. South
and east facing. Lake access lot
available. MLS# 74259. $525,000.
Tahala Shores
Very afordable lake front lot on
Lake Glenville. At over 3500 feet el-
evaton you can own this lakefront
property. Over 200 feet of front-
age on the water and easy building
site. MLS# 77404. $229,000.
Stonebridge
Premier Lake Glenville lake front
lot. This is the lake front lot for
someone who wants to build a
large home on the lake in a com-
munity of large homes. 2.3 acres
with more than 275 feet of front-
age. Gated, paved roads, under-
ground utlites, tennis and boat
ramp are just some of the features.
Level near lake with big view. Lot
faces southeast for great sun expo-
sure. Community consists of only
9 lakefront lots. Use of boat ramp
and tennis court at Summer Hill
included. MLS# 78756. $675,000.
Wade Hampton Golf Club
Now being ofered for sale at con-
siderable savings, this lot ofers
outstanding views of the fairway
and green at the 10th hole. Locat-
ed within walking distance of the
clubhouse, it is exceptonally well
priced at just $375,000.
Bald Rock
Tremendous value for this lot in
Bald Rock! Pond on property with
stream. Gently rolling and big view
with some trimming. Enjoy the
Equestrian Center, wonderful pa-
vilion, hiking/horse trails and all
of Sapphire Valley amenites as
a Bald Rock owner. MLS# 74854.
Newly priced at $58,500.
Bald Rock
One of the best big view lots in
this gated equestrian community!
Perched high on the top edge of
Bald Rocks signature rock face,
this 6.53+/- acre property ofers
spectacular views of Whiteside
Mountain, Chimneytop and many
others! Nearly level building site,
close to the Bald Rock hiking trail
and incredible sunset views! MLS#
77318. $325,000.
Timber Ridge, Cashiers
Located in gated Timber Ridge,
3570 elevaton, gently rolling 3.45
acres with nearly fat building site,
wide open meadow, mighty hard-
woods and great mountain view.
Private yet only 1.2 miles to Ca-
shiers; minutes to shopping, golf,
restaurants, waterfalls and hiking
trails. Site prepped for building
with driveway in place. Current 4
bedroom septc permit, new sur-
vey with property lines marked.
MLS# 76458. Ofered at $109,000.
Sapphire Valley - Holly Forest X
0.87 acres of hardwoods and a pri-
vate setng. MLS# 70252. $14,900.
Whisper Lake
Great lot with an easy build site at
an incredible price. An easy walk/
drive down to the community boat
dock where you can store your ca-
noe/kayak. Part of the Sapphire
Master Associaton; enjoy the ben-
efts of Sapphire amenites. MLS#
78373. $18,900.
Glen Pointe Lot 10
Lake Glenville access lot with dedi-
cated boat slip. Wooded lot in gat-
ed community with tennis court.
Easy building site, easy septc.
Hear the sounds of Norton Creek
Falls just yards away. Unlike most
lake access communites, Glen
Pointe has a boat slip for every of
lake lot. MLS# 75537. $129,500.
Glen Pointe Lot 12
cated boat slip. No need to share,
this lot has short walk to commu-
nity boat dock and across drive
from community tennis court.
Very level building site. Some lake
view. Underground utlites. MLS#
75538. $199,500.
Glen Pointe Lot 13
cated boat slip. No need to share
when you have your own slip in
community dock. Gated com-
munity with tennis court. Norton
Creek Falls just a few yards away
can be heard clearly. MLS# 75539.
$129,500.
Atenton Developers!
Developer opportunity on 441
corridor, convenient to Sylva, Dills-
boro, Bryson City, and Cherokee.
Development with incredible long
range mountain and river views,
located in the heart of Jackson
County. The development has a
prominent entrance with under-
ground utlites. Development in-
cludes 86 lots, 6 open space lots
and common areas. MLS# 78151.
Great value at $2,900,000.
Eagle Ridge
Easy building lot with some view
possible. Nice hardwoods, gentle
grade, priced to sell at $10,900.
MLS# 71862.
The Lake Club
This is a great 3.90+/- acre private
lot with a mountain view and pos-
sible winter lake views. The Lake
Club is a gated community that
features a fantastc clubhouse on
scenic Lake Glenville with multple
shared boat slips, full kitchen, liv-
ing and dining areas, exercise
room, fre pit and a common area
meadow. MLS# 77308. $79,000.
Glen Pointe Lot 3
Fantastc Lake Glenville access and
view lot. Long lake and mountain
views, adjacent to lakefront com-
munity dock with a guaranteed
boat slip. Tennis court, gated com-
munity, underground utlites.
MLS# 75542. $298,000.
Glen Pointe Lot 1
Lake Glenville access lot with long
view of lake and mountain. Easy
build site, large lot, new commu-
nity dock with guaranteed boat
slip. Only 10 of lake lots, so every-
one gets a slip. Tennis court, gated.
MLS# 75541. $298,000.
Lake Toxaway
A spectacular property combin-
ing two lots on Hawk Mountain.
210+/- feet of road frontage and
fabulous mountain views. With
over 3.32 acres there is plenty of
privacy. MLS # 75790. $239,000.
A spectacular property combin-
ing two lots on Hawk Mountain.
430+/- feet of road frontage with
fabulous mountain views. 3.8
acres provide plenty of privacy.
MLS # 75786. $289,000.
Laurel Falls
Two great adjoining lots in the sce-
nic gated Laurel Falls. Each lot has
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a current survey, septc evaluaton
for a 3 bedroom home with easy
building home sites! A small stream
runs through the property. Laurel
Falls is bordered by thousands of
acres of protected Panthertown
Valley. MLS# 70447. $99,900.
Cedar Point Landings
Scenic deep water boat slip lo-
cated in Cedar Point Landings,
Lake Glenvilles only private dock
development. Preferred outside
slip with easy walk to community
pavilion and restroom facilites.
Recently pressure washed, stained
and in excellent conditon. Priced
to sell! Easy to rent! Afordable
lake access. MLS# 78810. $70,000.
Bear Lake Development
Opportunity
The ultmate development project
or private retreat! 1,542 acres on
Bear Lake with 4.5 miles of lake
frontage. Two miles of trout stream,
the dramatc Sols Creek Waterfall
with its 120-foot drop, and pictur-
esque rock clifs with wild goats
add to the allure of this mountain
sanctuary. Elevatons from 2,600
to 3,800 feet. Owner will subdivide
and consider owner fnancing.
915 Acre Tract on Trout Creek
Minutes north of Lake Glenville of
107 N, this 915-acre tract of land
is suitable for development and/
or preservaton. Trout Creek fows
through the property; box canyon
and other natural amenites make
this piece unique. Price upon re-
quest.
4 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 utlites. Minimum
square footage for homes, only
1400 sf. Afordable opportunity to
own your mountain cabin with an
almost lake front lot. Within 1/4
mile of public boat ramp. $22,500
- $39,500. MLS# 74341, 74340,
74339, & 74350.
Glen Laurel
Wonderful large building site that
can be subdivided. Big views of
mountains and Lake Glenville.
Access to shared dock on Lake
Glenville. Convenient to Cashiers,
Franklin and Sylva. Very gentle
building sites. Underground utli-
tes available. Wildlife Service boat
ramp is within 1/2 mile so you can
put in and take out your lake toys
easily. MLS# 78191. $99,000.
Top of Cherry Knob
This fantastc 262-acre tract of
land features spectacular 300+ de-
gree views from the top of Cherry
Knob Mountain. A long range view
of Lake Glenville, Big Ridge, and
Cullowhee make this property
unique and suitable for either a
private estate or development.
MLS# 70290. $2,500,000.
Stone Pointe
Fabulous lakefront lot in the exclusive
gated community of Stone Pointe.
This 8 lot subdivision features under-
ground utlites, nicely landscaped
and irrigated common area. Each lot is
demarked by a lighted stone column.
Lot 2 has approximately 191 feet of
lakefront. MLS# 78751. $399,000.
Big Sheepclif
Located just minutes from the
crossroads in prestgious Big
Sheepclif, this lot is located in the
upper secton of the community
with winter views of the Glenville
Valley. A 4 bedroom septc evalu-
aton valid through December 31,
2016. MLS# 78804. $149,000.
Big Sheepclif
The most gorgeous mountain
views from this lot at the top of
Big Sheepclif community. Great
fat area for home site. Easy access
and close to town. A must see lot.
MLS# 77958. Ofered at $359,000.
Big Sheepclif
Exceptonal locaton just minutes
to the crossroads in Cashiers. At an
elevaton of app. 4,200 build your
dream home with exceptonal long
range views over the Lake Glenville
Valley. Private 12 acres already
have the septc system installed
and have a great building site. First
tme on the market and very well
priced! Big Sheepclif is a gated
community with two ponds and
a community pavilion high above
the Cashiers Valley with long range
views. MLS# 78826. $369,000.
Bridge Creek
Enter Bridge Creek through the
huge tmbered covered bridge
spanning the trout flled Norton
Creek. Gated community with
paved roads and underground utli-
tes. This lot, located at the end of
a spur road, is very easy to build on
yet has a big long range view. Build-
ing site is level and falls away be-
low house site. Community ame-
nites include a fshing/swimming
pond, walking trails, picnic and
fre pit, chimney garden and more.
Only 4.5 miles from the Cashiers
crossroads and close to Lake Glen-
ville, opportunity and convenience
abound. MLS# 77440. $62,500
Bridge Creek is only 4.5 miles from
the Cashiers Crossroads and is a
gated community with a beaut-
ful covered bridge entry, fshing/
swimming pond, picnic area, chim-
ney garden, and more. The lot has
a tremendous long view with Lake
Glenville in the foreground and
mountain ranges beyond. Easy
building site, driveway in, commu-
nity water, underground power.
MLS# 77697. $175,000.
Huge view of Lake Glenville and
mountains beyond. Easy building
site, gated community, fshing/
swimming pond, fre pit, chimney
garden, hiking trails and more.
Community water system, un-
derground power. MLS# 77698.
$175,000.
Great east facing lot with big view,
and gentle building site. Under-
ground utlites and paved road
to lot. MLS# 74147. Ofered at
$50,000.
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 utlites, walking
trails, large community pond,
chimney garden and more. MLS#
76927. $45,000.
Bridge Creek community. Short
walk to fshing pond and chimney
garden. A litle over 4 miles from
Cashiers. MLS# 78542. $30,000.
If you are looking for an easy build
fat lot that is entrely walkable, this
is it! Wonderful gated community
of Bridge Creek only 4 miles from
Cashiers. Amenites include a big
fshing pond, picnic area, chimney
garden and more. You can walk the
whole area which is uncommon in
these mountains. Fish for trout in
the nearby Norton Creek or bass in
the fsh pond. MLS# 78716. $29,500.
Bear Lake Reserve
Peninsula lakefront lot. 404+ feet
of frontage. Lays very gentle, easy
build, and is a short walk from
lakefront clubhouse. Great views
of lake and mountains from lot.
Shared dock is included. Priced be-
low purchase price in 2006. MLS#
73993. Ofered at $599,000.
The Divide at Bald Rock
One of the best lots in The Divide
is fnally back on the market at a
much reduced price for a quick
sale! Easy laying lot with tremen-
dous views to South Carolina. Lo-
cated across from the community
pavilion. MLS# 78988. $199,000.
Falcon Ridge
Great acreage for development or
private estate at 4300 of eleva-
ton.Property may be subdivided
into 6 lots. Fabulous views, gentle
buildingsite, and a great price!!
MLS# 73395. $650,000.
Mountaintop
Located in one of the premier golf
communites in the Cashiers area,
this amazing lot overlooking the
12th fairway and Whiteside Moun-
tain beyond features a gentle build-
ing site. Mountaintop Golf and Lake
Club ofers premier amenites in-
cluding the Tom Fazio golf course,
world class clubhouse, kids pavilion,
and lake club. This resort style com-
munity ofers exceptonal amenites.
Its tme to build your dream moun-
tain getaway on one of the premier
lots! MLS# 79137. $750,000.
Trillium
Large easy build lot in Trillium
Links. Fantastc Lake Glenville and
mountain views with easy access
to clubhouse and associated
amenites. Home next door can
be purchased as package. MLS#
76568. Ofered at $300,000.
Greyclif
One of the best Lake Glenville
view lots currently on the market!
Located at a cool 4200 elevaton,
this is defnitely one of the premier
lots in this gated community
with lake access! Amazing short
and long range mountain views.
Cleared, easy to show. MLS#
76882. $150,000.
www.ncliving.com
VACATION RENTALS
Located in Highlands Glen Falls
neighborhood, the Brooks Cotage is a three
bedroom, three & a half bathroom cotage
located within just a few miles of Main
Street in Highlands. The great room features
fat screen satellite TV, and wood burning
freplace. A fully equipped kitchen and open
foor plan are perfect for entertaining. The
master suite ofers a king size bed, TV and
private bathroom. One guest bedroom
ofers a queen sized bed while the other has
two twin beds and they both have a private
bathroom. Nice screened porch & open deck
overlooking a small stream & pond. Also has
a gas grill and ofers high-speed wireless
internet access for your convenience.
Nestled on 65 magnifcent 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 chefs delight. The guest house of-
fers three additonal bedrooms and two baths and
overlooks a quiet cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy
the stunning views in the picture-perfect gazebo
perched at the end of the peninsula, launch your
boat from the four-slip boat dock to explore the
lake and its scenic waterfalls.
This gorgeous four bedroom, three and half
bath home has fabulous short-range and
panoramic mountain views! The ample living
spaces and large kitchen make entertaining a
pleasure, while the expansive deck is perfect
for soaking in the sun or enjoying the crisp air
on cool evenings. Three of the four spacious
bedrooms are located on the main level. Just
minutes away are the many available Sapphire
Valley Resort amenites, which include golf,
tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf,
a ftness center and game room, plus skiing,
sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenites
also include access to Fairfeld Lake for
swimming, fshing and boatng.
Enjoy mountain living the way its
meant to be in this charming three
bedroom, four and a half bath refned
rustc home at the top of Trillium Ridge.
Inside, youll enjoy a great open foor
plan with a gourmet kitchen featuring
granite countertops, stainless steel
appliances and a breakfast bar. The
master bedroom is on the main level,
with two more bedrooms and an
ofce area upstairs. Downstairs, there
is a great play room with a pool table
and large sectonal. Outside, choose
between a cozy covered screened
porch with stone freplace or the open
deck with great mountain views. Guests
of Trillium Links & Lake Club are issued
Member Guest cards, which allow
access to most amenites and events.
Brooks Cottage
Summersail on
Lake Glenville
Chimneytop Escape
Carolina Charm
Now accepting vacation rentals for the
2014 season. Call today for details!
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
Needlepine
This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level liv-
ing home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining
is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open,
airy foor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool
mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes
away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenites, includ-
ing golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a ftness
center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in
the winter. Amenites also include access to Fairfeld Lake for
swimming, fshing and boatng.
Whispering Ridge
Wonderful three bedroom, three
and half bath home has fabulous
mountain views of Chimney top &
Sassafras Mountain. The ample liv-
ing spaces and large kitchen make
entertaining a pleasure. Main level
bedroom suites feature private
screened decks for enjoying the fresh mountain air. The home has many wonderful
water features and an impressive rock face that greet you from the moment you
approach. There is also a slide & swing set in the yard for the children to enjoy.
Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenites, which
include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a ftness center and game
room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenites also include access
to Fairfeld Lake for swimming, fshing and boatng.
River Run
This great condo is located in the heart of the Sapphire Valley
community of River Run. This 2 bedroom 3 bath condo is only
a short walk will bring you to many of the Sapphire Valley
amenites. Some of the amenites include beautful Fairfeld
Lake where you can hike or fsh and enjoy nature at its fnest.
All Sapphire Valley Resort amenites are available as well -
ask for details. Two bedroom, three bathroom condo located
in River Run in Sapphire Valley.
Lakeside Retreat
This gorgeous four bedroom, three and half bath home is waterfront and has fabu-
lous lake views! The large open foor-plan makes entertaining a pleasure, and you
can also enjoy the lake views from the spacious covered deck or go exploring the
lake by canoe and kayak. The lake is accessed with a short walk on a fagstone trail
which also leads to the frepit area & treehouse. Just minutes away are the many
available Sapphire Valley Resort amenites, which include golf, tennis, indoor and
outdoor pools, mini-golf, a ftness center and
game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing
in the winter. Amenites also include access
to Fairfeld Lake for swimming, fshing and
boatng.
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
VACATION RENTALS
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Accommodations
200 Main
by Old Edwards Hospitality www.oldedwardsinn.com/200Main Pages 4, 208
Country Club Propertes www.ccphighlandsnc.com Pages 2
Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.fremt.com Page 6
Highlands House Bed & Breakfast www.highlandshousebandb.com Page 155
Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Page 129
Landmark Vacaton Rentals www.landmarkvacatons.com Page 101
Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 88
Whiteside Cove Cotages Page 136
Adventures
Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Page 158
Biltmore www.biltmore.com Page 131
Antiques & Home Furnishings
Antques & Etc. Page 113
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 149
The Brier Patch Page 102
Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 30
Cashiers Hillside Artsts Page 145
The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 113
Dovetail Antques Page 31
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 157
Fletcher and Lee www.fetcherandlee.com Page 161
Hampton Relics Page 45
Into the Woods Page 29
Mantques www.mantquesnc.com Page 45
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Page 76
MIrror Lake Antques & Jewelry Page 127
Museum of American Cut
& Engraved Glass Page 110
Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Page 21
Rustcks www.rustcks.com Page 49
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 113
Scudders www.scuddersgallery.com Page 121
The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 91
Summer Place Antques www.summerplaceantques.com Page 8
Vivianne Metzger Antques Page 49
Appliances
Macon Appliance Mart www.maconappliance.com Page 139
Architects/Designers
Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 154
Plat Architecture www.platarchitecture.com Page 149
Art Galleries/Artists
Annell Metzger, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 129
Antques & Etc. Page 113
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 70
The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 209
Blue Valley Gallery Page 58
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Page 45
Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 150
Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 151
GGs Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 116
Gracewear Collecton Page 140
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 17
John Collete Fine Art www.johncolletefneart.com Page 63
Mantques Page 45
Mountain Mist Gallery www.mountainmistgallery.com Page 66
Nora & Co. Page 111
Oakleaf Flower & Garden www.oakleafighlands.com Pages 20, 125
Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstructon.com/interior.html Page 11
Scot Upton www.scotupton.net Page 75
Smiten Page 70
TJB Gallery www.tjbmens.com Page 92
Trade-Arama www.trade-arama.com Page 37
White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 8
Bait & Tackle
Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Page 72
Banks/Mortgage Companies
Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Page 65
Bars
The Lost Hiker www.thelosthikersbar.com Page 79
The Ugly Dog www.thedogpub.com Pages 79, 87
Bedding/Linens
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 13
Cashiers Emporium Page 111
High Coton Luxury Linens www.highcotonluxurylinens.com Page 160
Lenz Gifs Page 14
Bird Supplies
Bird Barn and Gif Emporium Page 9
Boat Rentals
Signal Ridge Marina www.signalridgemarina.com Page 72
Books
I NDEX OF ADVERTI SERS
Add 200 Main, Pages 4, 208
Builders
Arrowood Constructon www.arrowoodconstructon.com Page 159
Lupoli Constructon www.lupoliconstructon.com Page 92
Srebalus Constructon Co. Page 142
Warth Constructon www.warthconstructon.com Page 212
Canopy Adventures
Cargo Lifts
Legacy Lifs www.legacylifs.com Page 106
Carpet
Designers Market www.thedesignersmarket.com Page 44
Catering
Bellas Juncton Cafe www.bellaskitchen.net Pages 88, 129
The Kitchen www.thekitchenofighlands.com Page 88
Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com Page 83
Studio 1658 www.studio1658.com Page 122
Sun in My Bellly www.suninmybelly.com Page 123
Chambers of Commerce
Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org Page 47
Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com Page 47
Chiropractic Services
Cashiers Chiropractc
& Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractc.com Page 137
Cigars
Cloth/Upholstery
Wilhites Pages 89, 134
Clothing & Accessories
A Jones Company Page 6
Alyxandras Page 138
Annawear Page 88
Bee Bags and Such Page 6
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 34
Cabin Casuals www.cabincasualshighlands.com Page 5
Ellens Page 110
Elevaton Page 72
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 97
The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Page 38
Martha Annes Page 208
Narcissus Page 22
Nora & Co. Page 111
Robins Nest Page 73
Robyn B www.robynbcouture.com Page 84
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Page 29
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 8
TJ Bailey for Men www.tjbmens.com Page 92
VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 116
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 116
Victorias Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 116
Wits End Page 37
Clothing Consignment
The Blue Elephant Page 158
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 116
Comforters
Communities
Burlingame www.burlingameccwnc.com Page 109
Cedar Clif Farms -
Western Carolina Propertes Page 148
Highlands Cove Realty www.highlandscoverealty.com Page 59
Preserve at Rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com Page 24
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 162-201
Trillium www.trilliumnc.com Page 39
Condiments
The Hen House Page 3
Corporate Events
Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com Page 125
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Page 126
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastc Surgery -
Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plastcsurgerytoday.com Page 9
Custom Cabinetry/Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 72, 142
Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 14, 142
Underground Design Works LLC Page 26
Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 142
Custom Furniture
Dentists
Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 35
Digital Marketing
Hibu www.hibu.com Page 152
Doors/Windows
Highlands Doors and Windows www.highlandsdoorsandwindows.com Page 129
Education
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 107
Electrical/Electric
Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 155
Event Design
I Do Events www.idoeventsatlanta.com Page 127
Event Planning/Management
Social Engineers www.socialengineersevents.com Page 83
Events
The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 209
Betsy Paul Art Rafe Page 69
Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast Page 48
Brevard Music Festval www.brevardmusic.org Page 98
Cashiers Beneft Antque Show Page 107
Feasts of the Festval www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 145
GCAMA Page 10
Highlands-Cashiers
Chamber Music Festval www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 52
Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 68
Highlands Performing
Arts Center-Opera www.highlandspac.org Page 68
Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Page 18
Lunch for Literacy -
Cashiers Literacy Council Page 82
Mountain Artsans
Summer Art and Craf Show www.mountainartsans.net Page 106
Mountain Tennis Challenge www.cashiers.com Page 53
Musical Aucton at Scudders www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 42
Rabun County Music Festval www.rabunmusicfestval.com Page 107
Salons at Six www.h-cmusicfestval.org Page 145
Smiten Page 70
Taste of the Plateau www.tasteofheplateau.org Page 51
Village Green Page 62
Village Square Art & Craf Show Page 32
WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 27
Flooring
Floral Design
Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootlowergirl.com Page 121
Fiddlehead Designs Pages 41, 83
Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Pages 20, 125
Florists
Furniture
Carolina Rustc Furniture www.carolinarustcfurniture.com Page 13
Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Page 153
Highlands Consign and Design Page 28
Nearly New Pages 110, 116
Reeves Furniture www.reeveshomefurnishings.com Page 159
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 113
Summer Place Antques www.summerplaceantques.com Page 8
Furniture Consignments
The Blue Elephant Page 158
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 116
LOTSA Consignment Page 117
Nearly New Pages 110, 116
Garden Accessories
Garden Supplies
Chatooga Gardens www.chatoogagardens.com Pages 121, 137
Highlands Lawn & Garden Page 99
Gift Shops
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 25
Ellens Page 110
Lenz Gifs Page 14
Nora & Co. Page 111
Smiten Page 70
Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 7
Golf Cars
Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 112
Golf Clubs
Sky Valley Country Club www.skyvalleycountryclub.com Page 160
Golf Tours
Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolfours.com Page 100
Gourmet Foods
Dustys Page 79
Grading/Excavating
Larry Rogers Constructon Page 100
Grocery Stores
Dustys Page 79
Groomers
Fancy Paws Page 58
Woofgang Bakery Page 23
Hair Salons
Creatve Concepts Page 142
Head Innovatons Page 142
Healing Services
Trinity Wellness Page 106
Health Food Supplies
Natures Vitamins Page 58
Heating and Air
Madco www.holleyheatng.com Page 140
Home Accessories
Bird Barn and Gif Page 9
Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 37
Lenz Gifs Page 14
Nora & Co. Page 111
Robins Nest Page 73
Hospice Care
Four Seasons www.wncvolunteer.com Page 156
Housekeeping
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 112
Ice cream
Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Page 89
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 89
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 149
Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstructon.com/interior.html Page 11
Rafa Design Associates www.rafadesignassociates.com Page 26
Investment Planning
Edward Jones Investments www.edwardjones.com Page 156
Kingdom Legacy Investments www.klfund.com Page 141
Wells Fargo Advisors Page 136
Jewelry - Fashion
Alyxandras Page 138
Annawear Page 88
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Page 45
Elevaton Page 72
Ellens Page 110
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 17
Narcissus Page 22
Robins Nest Page 73
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.net Page 29
Smiten Page 70
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 8
Jewelry - Fine
Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 65
MIrror Lake Antques & Jewelry Page 127
Kitchen Accessories
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 25
Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design
Landscapers
Lorenzos Landscaping Page 96
Landscaping Supplies
Lighting
Lenz Gifs Page 14
Luggage
Man Cave Decor
Mantques Page 45
Massage Therapy
Cashiers Chiropractc
& Acupuncture www.cashierschiropractc.com Page 137
Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Page 142
Stonework
Palillos Stone Masonry www.palillosstonemasonry.com Page 93
Mattresses
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 13
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 157
Movies
Museums
Music Stores
Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Page 8
Nail Care
Creatve Concepts Page 142
Office Supplies
Outdoor Adventures
Party Rentals
Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Page 128
Pet Care/Supplies
Fancy Paws Page 58
Woofgang Bakery Page 23
Pharmacies
Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 147
Highlands Pharmacy Page 152
Photography
Charles Johnson Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfneart.com Page 42
Valentne Photo Studio www.valentnesphotostudio.com Page 130
Picnic Supplies
Plants/Nurseries
Plumbing/Fixtures
Porch and Patio
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 116
Pottery
Smiten Page 70
Printing Companies
Cashiers Printng Page 143
Produce
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 89
Property Management
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 112
Pubs
The Ugly Dog www.thedogpub.com Pages 79, 87
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 21
Real Estate Sales
Ann Sharpsteen,
Steve Owen & Associates www.billyharrisnc.com Page 146
Betsy Paul www.betsypaulpropertes.com Pages 210, 211
Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 138
Burlingame www.burlingameccwnc.com Page 109
Cedar Clif Farms -
Western Carolina Propertes Page 148
Country Club Propertes www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2
Highlands Cove Realty www.highlandscoverealty.com Page 59
Highlands Mountain Realty Page 33
Highlands, NC Realty -
Tammy Mobley www.highlandsnc.info Page 77
John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 143
Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Page 103
McKee Propertes Inc. www.mckeepropertes.com Pages 15, 104
Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 135
Nadine Paradise -
Landmark Realty Group www.nadineparadise.com Page 25
Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 115
Preserve at Rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com Page 24
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 162-201
Stephen Billy Harris
Steve Owen & Associates www.billyharrisnc.com Page 146
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 90
Alttudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 88
Bellas Pages 88, 129
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 89
Chez Dupont &
The Stone Soup Cafe Page 89
Creekside Casual Dining www.sweetreats.com Page 89
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Page 83
Dustys Page 79
Fressers Countryard Cafe Page 87
High Coton Wine and Cheese Co. www.highcotonwineandcheese.com Page 81
Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 79
Lakeside Restaurant www.lakesiderestaurant.info Page 81
Madisons & Wine Garden www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4
On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 80
The Orchard Restaurant www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 89
Rukas Table www.rukastable.com Page 85
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 89
The Ugly Dog/Dog House www.theuglydogpub.com Pages 79, 87
Wolfgangs Restaurant &
Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5
The Zookeeper Bistro Page 58
Rugs
Bounds Cave www.boundscave.com Page 149
Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery www.shirazruggalleries.com Page 73
Shipping Services
Storks Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 9
Shoes
Annawear Page 88
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 34
Elevaton Page 72
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Page 97
Martha Annes Page 208
T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Page 92
Socks
Spices
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page 9
Sportsman Collectibles
Mantques Page 45
Stonework
Palillos Stone Masonry www.palillosstonemasonry.com Page 93
Sun Control Shades/Blinds
Tables
Teas
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page 9
Theatre/Entertainment
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Pages 68, 74
WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 27
Transportation
Highlands Transportaton Company Pages 89, 134
Travel
Tom Chillemi www.tomsgolfours.com Page 100
Vacation Rentals
Landmark Vacaton Rentals www.landmarkvacatons.com Page 101
Vitamins/Food Supplements
Natures Vitamins Page 58
Wellness Services
Trinity Wellness Page 106
Wedding Services
Annell Metzger, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 129
Barefoot Flower Girl www.barefootlowergirl.com Page 121
Oakleaf Weddings www.oakleafweddings.com Pages 20, 125
Professional Party Rentals www.professionalpartyrentals.com Page 128
Wedding Venues
Sawyer Family Farmstead www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com Page 125
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly www.thevineyardat37highholly.com Page 126
Window Treatments
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LAUREL

YOUR GUIDE TO HIGHLANDS AND CASHIERS | JUNE 2014

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