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A
s fall settles in, Mother Nature is preparing to take
center stage, wrapped in colors rich and vibrant.
On the calendar, the social scene is heating up as
cooler nights send us indoors. We hope youll enjoy cozy-
ing up by the fre with this October issue of The Laurel,
and we thank you for making us a part of your season.
With love, Janet and Marjorie
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Events Dining
70 Wild Thyme Cafe
72 Highlands Culinary Weekend
74 Stars of the Bars
76 Homemade Pumpkin Butter
78 Halloween at On the Verandah
79 About Wine
82 Dining Guide
The Arts
Whats Inside The Laurel
84 Highlands History
86 Cashiers History
History
Marjorie Fielding,
Managing Partner
marjorie@
themountainlaurel.com
(828) 371-2764
Janet Cummings,
Managing Partner
janet@
themountainlaurel.com
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Michelle Munger,
Art Director
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(828) 342-3551
Wiley Sloan,
Writer
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nctv.com

Donna Rhodes,
Writer
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frontier.com
Luke Osteen,
Writer
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earthlink.net
Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Sue Aery,
Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, Matthew Bradly, Ann Self, Mary Ann Hardman, Dr. Anastasia Halldin, Tom Chillemi and Michelle Price
Who Makes it Happen
114 The Food Pantry
115 Highlands Biological Station
116 A Generation of Saving Lives
117 550 Wheelchairs to Bolivia
118 Who Protects the Bear?
119 Friends for Life
120 Carpe Diem Farms
121 Big Brothers/Big Sisters
122 The Rotary Club of Highlands
123 Literacy Council of Highlands
124 Relay for Life
125 Second Home for Computers
126 Palliative Care
127 Sculpture Trail
Giving Back
14 Leaf Festival
16 Pour le Pink
17 Rotary Bingo
20 Center for Life Enrichment
21 SOAR Golf Tournament
22 Highlands Christmas Dinner
23 Empty Bowls
24 Apple Festival
25 All About Bats
26 Cashiers Flag
30 Annual Fall Festival
31 Arts and Crafts Festival
32 A Chocolate Fantasy
33 A Highlands Halloween
36 Pumpkin Festival
38 Halloween at Village Green
40 Bartram Trail Conference
42 A Visit to Highlands
44 Scenes From
46 Area Calendar
52 Cover Artist Terry Barnes
54 Rock-It Science
55 Bascom News
56 Movies at The Playhouse
58 Betsy Paul Art Rafe
60 The Music of Steve Johannessen
62 The Met Opera at Highlands PAC
64 Art League of Highlands
66 The Art of Pauline Morgan Marr
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Commerce
128 Toms Golf Tours
129 Art Glass Creations
129 Highlands NC Realty
130 Kingdom Legacy Fund
132 The Nichols Center
133 The Spice and Tea Exchange
90 A Luxurious Estate
92 Fall View From The Bald
94 Golf Tips
96 Flu Shot?
98 Asset Allocation
102 Chinquapin, Naturally
104 A Slice of Vinegar Pie
106 Conquering the Trail
106 It Does a Body Good!
Homes & Lifestyles
Guides
46 Area Calendar
82 Dining Guide
111 Wheres the Water?
112 Service Directory
172 Advertisers Index
EVENTS
Fifth Annual Leaf Festival
Contributed by Kelly Donaldson
T
he Greater Cashiers Area
Merchants Association will
stage the 2013 Leaf Festival
on Columbus Day weekend, Octo-
ber 11-13, at the Village Green and
Commons in Cashiers.
This years festival expects to
welcome around 100 artisans and
merchants scattered throughout
the Village Green and Commons
park, located directly in the center
of Cashiers adjacent to the cross-
roads of Highways 64 and 107.
There will also be plenty of food and drinks.
Highlighting this years musical lineup is a special Friday
night, October 11, concert by Deja Vu, a Crosby, Stills, Nash &
Young tribute band. The Friday night concert will begin at 7:30
P.M. and end at 10:15 P.M. Gates open at 6:30 P.M. This will be
the only event of the weekend requiring a purchased ticket.
There will be a full cash bar, including a moonshine margarita
bar and a culinary cafe. Everyone is encouraged to dress in
their favorite clothing from the 1960s. Concert ticket prices
are $25 for general admission and $65 for VIP tickets, which
includes valet parking, a reserved
table, and a dinner voucher at the
culinary cafe. Advanced ticket sale
locations are at Bear Paw Design/
Robins Nest and Midnight Farms.
There will be a presale only for VIP
tickets, as a limited number of tables
are available. To purchase tickets on-
line, visit dejavucashiers.eventbrite.
com. No pets, coolers or chairs will
be allowed at this one event only.
Live music is scheduled from
noon to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and
Sunday by 12 acts on two diferent stages. All of these shows
are free and open to the public. Most of these performers
are local and regional acts, ranging from jazz, to blues, Ameri-
cana, bluegrass, rock, soul, and funk.
Sundays festival fnale features popular new regional band
Soldiers Heart with special guest Darren Nicholson of the
WNC award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range. Dont
miss this special one of a kind performance.
For more information, visit visitcashiersvalley.com, e-mail
info@visitcashiersvalley.com, or call (828) 743-8428.
Cashiers 2013 Leaf Festival, set for October 11-13, celebrates the beauty of the season through music, art, and plenty of delicious food.
EVENTS
Pour le Pink
T
he third annual Pour le Pink, a 3.1 mile Walk/Run
to support local breast health and womens ser-
vices, will be held Saturday, October 5, at High-
lands-Cashiers Hospital. The funds raised will go toward
maintaining the hospitals spectrum of breast health and
womens services.
Last years Pour le Pink raised nearly $13,000 and
helped build a lasting fund for womens services, enabling
us to stay up to date with critical services, equipment and
provide our patients the best quality care possible, said
race organizer Callie Calloway, Communications Specialist
at HCH. We are hoping for the same success this year!
The race will start on the campus of HCH, travel to Buck
Creek Road, down Cheney Lane, looping back to the hos-
pital campus for the fnish. Event-goers are invited to par-
ticipate as runners, walkers and individuals or teams. Priz-
es will be awarded to the top three places female/male
runners/walkers in each age group.
We encourage our community to get involved, wheth-
er its participating by running/walking or in a sponsorship
capacity, said Calloway. This year the Preschool Class
at The Child Development Center in Highlands will be col-
lecting quarters to provide a special donation in support
of Pour le Pink. Womens health issues have hit close to
home for several employees and/or family members at the
center and fundraising for the walk/run will honor those.
Calloway added, The event will not only beneft HCH,
but foster community awareness of womens health and
wellness. This is a great opportunity to support the hospi-
tal that helps keep our community healthy.
Sponsorship opportunities from $100 to $1,000 are
available. Registration for Pour le Pink is under way and
is now available on Active.com. The 5k race is open to
male/female runners and walkers of all ages and will be-
gin at 9:00 A.M. More information is available online at
highlandscashiershospital.org or contact Callie Calloway
at (828) 526-1313.
Everyones welcome at Pour le Pink, an exhilarating walk/run to support
womens health, October 5 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
EVENTS
Rotary Bingo
J
oin your friends for an exciting night of bingo to sup-
port the Highlands Historical Society, at 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, October 3, at the Highlands Community
Building next door to the Town Ballpark.
Bingo games cost $1 per card per game. The night
consists of 15 games of Bingo with the last game being a
surprise cash prize. Each month half of all money paid to
play Bingo goes to the non-proft partner and the other
half goes to lucky winners. Players enjoy 100 percent of
the fun.
Supporters of the Historical Society are invited to be-
come table sponsors. Sponsors buy a full-page table ad for
$50. All of the money paid for sponsorships/ads goes to
the Historical Society to support the preservation of the
Historic Village and underwrite the outreach programs
that share Highlands history. Checks for table ads should
be made out to the Rotary Club of Highlands. They can be
mailed to HHS at P. O. Box 670, Highlands, NC 28741. Call
HHS at (828) 787-1050.
Bring your friends and fll a table. Add to the excite-
ment by including your youngsters. Enjoy free refresh-
ments in a family atmosphere. Rotary Bingo is one of the
many ways the Rotary Club of Highlands participates in
supporting non-proft organizations in the Highlands area.
By Wiley Sloan
Colorful characters have always been a part of Highlands history and,
apparently, Highlands Bingo.
Highlands Bingo, set for October 3, boosts the fortunes of lucky card
holders and the Highlands Historical Society.
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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 ......................................
The Bascom ..........................

REAL ESTATE
Country Club Properties ......
Highlands NC Realty ............
John Cleaveland Realty .........
Sundrops on Caney Fork ......
Meadows Mtn. Realty ...........
White Oak Realty Group ......
RESTAURANT
Altitudes Restaurant.............
Ghangri Asian Fusion ..........
Lakeside Restaurant ............
Nectar Juice Bar ....................
Paolettis ..................................
Pescados ................................
Rosewood Market .................
Wild Thyme Gourmet...........
Wolfgangs Restaurant &
Wine Bistro ............................
SHOPPING
Alyxandras ...........................
Bags on Main .........................
Bear Mountain Outftters .....
Cabin Casuals ........................
Drakes Diamond Gallery ...
Dry Sink .................................
Dutchmans Designs .............
Hen House .............................
High Cotton ...........................
Highlands Emporium ..........
Highlands Fine Art ..............
Highland Hiker ......................
Martha Annes .......................
Mirror Lake Antiques ...........
Nest ........................................
Peak Experience ...................
Scudders ................................
The Spice & Tea Exchange ..
The Summer House ..............
The Toy Store ........................
Whole Life Market ................
Xtreme Threads ....................
SERVICES
Aery Chiropractic &
Acupuncture .........................
Creative Concepts Salon.......
High Country Photo ............
Highlands Visitors Center ....
Highlands Aerial Park ..........
Koenig Builders ....................
Warth Construction ..............
To promote your business in on the Highlands map for only $20 per month,
email marjorie@themountainlaurel.com.
EVENTS
Center for Life Enrichment
I
ts nice to know that the world doesnt stop spinning
just because summer is over.
The Center for Life Enrichment is ofering courses in
October and November for those who wish to learn more
about using a computer. Classes are being taught for PC as
well as for Apple. All classes will be held in the CLE Lecture
Hall at the Peggy Crosby Center in Highlands.
There will be two Facebook classes, one for personal
pages on Thursday, October 3, and one for business use
on Tuesday, October 8. Both classes will be ofered from
6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Instructor Mary Anne Baker is well-cre-
dentialed in the use of social media and will help students
avoid potential pitfalls.
She is the founder of INNsights, a company that as-
sists small business clients in Internet marketing. She
will bring participants up to speed in whatever area their
interests reside.
Apple classes on iPad apps and websites and on the
new i0S7 operating system for iPads and iPhones will be
presented by Nigel Sixsmith. The apps class will be held
from 10:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Friday, October 4; and the
iOS7 class will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. November
13 and 14.
Then on to learning the PC, and operating systems
from Windows XP to Windows 8 will be addressed. PC
101 and PC 102 will be taught on consecutive Tuesday eve-
nings starting October 29 and going through November
19. These classes cover computer basics and computer
software basics, including antivirus software. Instructor
Bobby Botev has been active in the IT and communica-
tions felds since 2001 and has taught all levels of students.
Be sure to register for the classes in order to secure
a place at clehighlands.com, clehighlands@yahoo.com or
call (828) 526-8811.
Contributed by Bettie Banks
The Center for Life Enrichment is ofering computer related courses this Fall.
For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit
www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
EVENTS
Soar Golf Tournament
Contributed by Luke Osteen
O
n October 4 the Highlands Mountaintop Rotary
and organizers of the Special Operations Adven-
ture Race will be working together to host a golf
tournament which will beneft the Special Operations
Warrior Foundation and local area Rotary projects.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation mission is
to provide a college education to every child who has lost
a parent who was serving in Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marine Corps Special Operations during an operational or
training mission.
The Warrior Foundation also provides immediate fnan-
cial assistance to families of special operations personnel
severely wounded so they can be by the bedside of their
loved one during their recovery.
The other half of the proceeds will be used by the High-
lands Mountaintop Rotary for local projects and to sup-
port other local charities.
The golf tournament will be held Friday, October 4, at
Highlands Falls Country Club with a 9:30 A.M. shotgun
start. The cost is $150 per person and includes a box lunch.
The format will be a best ball scramble and unlimited mul-
ligans will be sold for $5 each.
While complete teams are invited to enter, organizers
will match up individual to make foursomes where need-
ed. Registration forms are available on the clubs website
at mountaintoprotary.net or may be picked up at the High-
lands Area Chamber of Commerce, Highlands Recreation
Park, The Highlander Newspaper and Mitchells Lodge and
Cottages. Forms may be mailed to P.O. Box 2584, High-
lands, NC 28741. For more information, please contact Bill
Zoellner at (828) 787-2323.
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary has begun its Annual
Wreath Fundraiser. Fresh Fraser Fir 24-inch wreaths made
by local wreath-maker Marianne Vines will be on sale for
$28 each. The wreaths can be shipped for a fee of $10 per
wreath and a gift card is included. Orders must be in by
Wednesday, November 6. Please call (828) 421-2548 to or-
der your wreath or for questions.
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets every Wednesday
morning at 7:30 A.M. in the dining room at the Highlands-
Cashiers Hospital. Visitors are welcome. Meetings end
promptly at 8:30 A.M.
A golf tourney to support the families of fallen American heroes is just part of Highlands Mountaintop Rotarys busy fall schedule.
EVENTS
Highlands Christmas Dinner
A
s it has been done for the last 13
years, the Highlands Annual Christ-
mas Dinner will give Highland-
ers and visitors a place to share a holiday
bufet dinner with family and friends on
Christmas Day.
No planning, no shopping, no cooking,
and best of all, no cleanup.
The meal will include turkey, ham, ten-
derloin, all the sides and salads plus the
marvelous dressing that Donna Woods has
provided over the years. Include a glass of
wine, and what could be better -- unless you
are under 21, and then you can have a soda,
water, cofee, or tea. And all this for $35 for
adults, kids under 12 are $15, and children 5
and under eat free.
And as always, all the proceeds go to
local nonprofts that serve the citizens of
our community.
And again, we will be at the Hudson
House of the Highlands CC.
Over the years, the dinner has produced
contributions of $130,000 to nonprofts
with last year being the very best at rais-
ing and distributing $33,000 to REACH of
Macon County, Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, The Highlands
School Library, The Highlands Emergency
Council, The Literacy Council of Highlands,
The Highlands Free Dental Clinic, and The
Highlands Free Medical Clinic.
And we hope for even better results
this year.
We would invite you all to participate
with us, not only by joining us for dinner,
but through sponsorship. Be a Candle
on our donor recognition board for $100, an
Ornament for $250, a Present for $500,
a Star for $1,000 or, shoot the works, be a
Superstar for $2,000 or more.
We are always grateful for any and all
contributions we receive, the bigger the
better. But we also know that a lot of Can-
dles can light a lot of lives.
To sponsor, call Marty Rosenfeld at Lake-
side Restaurant, (828) 526-9419, or Ricky
Siegel at The 4 1/2 Street Inn, (828) 526-5102.
We will be serving as many as we can be-
ginning at 11:00 A.M., the last seating will be
at 5:00 P.M. by reservation only. We will be-
gin taking reservations on Sunday, Novem-
ber 10, so dont miss out. To reserve, call
(828) 526-9419.
Contributed by Rick Siegel
Highlands Christmas Dinner organizers Marty Rosenfeld, Donna Woods, Greg Crawford and Ricky and
Helene Siegel (not pictured) are the perfect embodiment of the season.
EVENTS
Empty Bowls
B
oth the Cashiers and Highlands communities will
host the third annual Empty Bowls Project Sunday,
October 6.
As part of the event, guests are invited to come and
share a bowl of soup and bread at the Highlands Presbyte-
rian Church on Sunday, October 6th from 11:45 A.M. until
1:45 P.M. or as long as the bowls last.
Cashiers participants can visit the Zachary-Tolbert House
from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
The Empty Bowls Project is an international efort to
fght hunger. Potters and other craftspeople, educators
and ordinary citizens work in the community to create
handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of
soup and bread donated by local restaurants. Cost of the
bowl is $20 and diners will be able to keep the bowl as a
reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. In addition,
contributions will be accepted.
All proceeds from the Highlands event will beneft the
Food Pantry of Highlands, a collaborative project between
The International Friendship Center and the Highlands
United Methodist Church. For tickets
The Cashiers luncheon will beneft the Fishes and Loaves
Food Pantry in Cashiers.
The bowls for the event were hand-crafted at the
Bascom-A Center for the Visual Arts by local and
regional artists.
Bowl tickets may be purchased in advance or at the
event. Cashiers guests may but their tickets in advance at
the Cashiers Historical Society. For more information, call
Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222.
Highlands guests may contact the International
Friendship Center for more information or tickets
at (828) 200-9717.
EVENTS
Annual Apple Festival
M
ake a little more apple history
from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 6, at the High
Hampton Inn in Cashiers.
Join the crowd for the third annual
High Hampton Inn Apple Fest, featuring
three of North Carolinas fnest apple
farmers, along with vendors, apple pie
afcionados, award-winning apple cakes,
fresh apple cider, the famous Swiss
Bernese Mountain Dogs, apples by the
bag or bushel, and so much more. Get
ready for a feast for the eyes and for the
taste buds.
And just in case you thought it
couldnt get any sweeter, get ready to
wrap your tongue around moist, mouth-
watering apple cake, an Asheville ribbon
winner, drenched in homemade apple
ice cream.
Folks, if it got any better itd be illegal.
There will be something for everyone including wagon
rides for the kids, live music, craftspersons with handmade
jewelry, wood-turned wares, handmade aprons and more.
Kids of all ages will love watching
the Bernese working dogs go through
their paces. In Switzerland these ex-
ceptional dogs are trained to haul milk
containers in wagons up and down
the mountains. One dog can pull 500
pounds easily. While their loads will
be lighter at the fest, their remarkable
skills wont disappoint; in fact, they are
jaw-dropping amazing.
The Apple Fest is free to everyone.
The High Hampton puts on this event
as a gift for the region every year. Even
vendors participate for free.
So come early, enjoy brunch at the
Inn with everything from wafes to
fried chicken and cream gravy. There
is plenty of free parking so dont worry
about a long walk or parking fees.
For more details, visit highhamptoninn.com. And if you
want to pre-order an apple cake, just let Elizabeth know at
elizabeth@idoeventsatlanta.com.
Fall into the fun this autumn at the Cashiers High Hamp-
ton Inn Annual Apple Fest.
by Donna Rhodes
Please dont tell us theres a guy with
a crossbow just out of the picture.
EVENTS
All About Bats!
T
he fnal Village Nature Series will be at 4:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 29, at The Village Green Commons
on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.
Gabrielle Grater, a biologist from the North Carolina
Wildlife Commission, will present a Halloween-inspired
program on bats. This presentation is at an earlier time
to allow for children to attend and will also feature bat-
themed snacks.
Bats have long been associated with Halloween because
bonfres in ancient celebrations attracted insects which in
turn attracted bats to the area. Bats are sometimes mis-
understood but they are benefcial to humans in several
important ways including consuming night fying insects.
They also pollinate and disperse seeds of many ecological-
ly signifcant plants. Bats do not attack people, although
they may fy near in pursuit of an insect that gives the
appearance of swooping to attack. Gabrielle Graeter will
share interesting facts about bats in our area.
North Carolina bats are declining in an alarming rate
from a disease known as whitenose syndrome. In March
of 2010 the NC Wildlife Commission took necessary steps
to get ahead of the disease by adopting a surveillance
and response plan to pinpoint the spread of the fungus
that causes this syndrome. Come to learn about how to
help conserve the bat population which is so important to
our ecosystem.
The Village Nature Series is a free community event high-
lighting distinctive natural elements of this area. This sea-
son has featured many interesting topics such as North Car-
olina fre towers, beekeeping and birds of prey. The Village
Nature Series is sponsored by the Highlands-Cashiers Land
Trust. The presentations are the last Tuesday of each month
from May through October at The Village Green Commons
near the Cashiers post ofce on Frank Allen Road. If you
have an interesting idea for a program on our areas natural
resources, email info@villagegreencashiersnc.com.
For more information on The Village Nature Series you
can visit The Village Green website at villagegreencashier-
snc.com and click on the Events tab.
Contributed by Ann Self
EVENTS
Cashiers Flag
N
ancy Turner, the dynamic resident of
Cashiers responsible for The Sum-
mer Times and Wings, has turned
her attention to the earliest days of the com-
munity and come up with an unforgettable
keepsake.
Shes designed a fag that illustrates the
unique qualities of the Cashiers Valley.
With the fag is an accompanying header
card that explains the fags details, says
Turner. The card tells a little of the history
of Col. John Alexander Zachary coming to
Cashiers Valley and claiming a land grant that
included all of the town of Cashiers south
into the High Hampton property. He and his
oldest sons came frst clearing the land and
building houses and then they went back to
Surrey, North Carolina and got the rest of the family.
The view of Whiteside and Devils Courthouse that most
of us see every day has not changed. Fraser Firs which were
discovered and named by Scottish botanist John Fraser
in 1787 are still around and those trees, now grown com-
mercially, have made North Carolina the
second largest producer of Christmas trees
in the US. I myself have been a tree farmer
since 1978.
The fag also shows a stream coming
of Whiteside and through the Fraser Firs,
thats the beginning of the mighty Chat-
tooga River. There are fve major rivers that
head up in Cashiers and travel into the low
country. The hiker, with his dog, could be
John Zachary or someone from today. The
fag has lots of greens, to refect what peo-
ple notice when they come to Cashiers.
The fag is ofered for sale at Highland
Hiker in Cashiers, The Farmers Market and
Midnight Farms.
If youd like copies of The Summer
Times, Turners indispensable guide to the history and
natural heritage of Cashiers and Highlands, or Wings,
her cofee table book of gorgeous views of the Cashiers
Valley and Highlands Plateau, visit Midnight Farms and
The Highland Hiker.
EVENTS
Annual Fall Fest
C
ashiers Valley Preschool will host its annual Fall Festi-
val on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00
p.m.
This family-friendly event will allow parents, children,
and folks in the community to visit Cashiers Five-Star pre-
school, meet the teachers, tour the playground and facility,
socialize and get acquainted with each other, and play lots
of fun games.
Youll fnd hay rides, pony rides, face painting, a great
cake walk and a rafle.
The school will be accepting donations this year to help
cover the cost of the move to its new location.
Cashiers Valley Preschool is a valuable community re-
source thats a lifeline to busy young families. It provides
early learning in a safe, cheerful environment, led by trained
childcare specialists.
Cashiers Valley Preschool is located at 180 Cashiers School
Road. For more information, please call (828) 743-4320.
For a comprehensive list of area events
and happenings visit
highlands-cashierscalendar.com
EVENTS
Highlands Arts and Crafts Show
T
he Highlands Womens Club celebrates the
30th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on
Saturday, October 12.
Approximately 100 vendors will fll the Highlands Rec-
reation Park located at 400 North Fourth Street, ofering
a wide spectrum of arts and crafts, and foods of every
variety. Enjoy free admission and free parking.
The show opens at 9:00 A.M. and closes at 5:00 P.M.
Theres no better place to fnd delicious home-baked
cakes, pies and breads. You will marvel at the many jams,
jellies and preserves. All the home-canned items will bring
back memories of your grandmothers well house where
she stored her canning. Delectable barbecue sauces and
rubs sit side-by-side with herbs and spices.
Chocolate lovers always made a beeline to the Scaly
Mountain Womens Club Booth. Theyre famous for their
fudge, brownies, chocolate covered strawberries, cakes,
and, always, unbelievable chocolate surprises.
Painted furniture, stools, and chairs plus beautiful
hand-turned bowls, exquisite rocking horses and cradles,
eye-catching rocking chairs, bark picture frames, and bird-
houses, are ofered here. Theres furniture for the home
or the porch, shabby chic or refned.
Choose from hand-blown glass, unique Christmas orna-
ments, stained glass, gourds, birdhouses, Native Ameri-
can jewelry, and jewelry of every description. Woven
scarves, garment bags, placemats, runners, and purses
-- these are just some of the clever craft items youll fnd
at the show.
If you have a botanical fancy, consider the money plant,
hydrangea, and Chinese lanterns share display space with
dried fowers of every description.
Aromas from the kitchen tantalize you as Fressers Eat-
ery serves up their breakfast and lunch fare.
By Wiley Sloan
The Highlands Arts and Crafts Show, slated for October 12, is a cherished date on the local calendar.
EVENTS
A Chocolate Fantasy
D
o you love
all things
chocolate? If
so, the Scaly Moun-
tain Womens Club
annual Chocolate
Fantasy is the place
for you to be on
Saturday, October
12, from 9:00 A.M.
to 4:00 P.M. Our
womens club will
be selling home-
made cakes, pies,
cookies, brownies,
candy and choco-
late dipped pretzels
at the annual craft
show at the High-
lands Civic Center.
Our local cooks
have been working hard preparing for this event. We will
also be selling our cookbook, with many of the recipes in it,
for only $5. As al-
ways, every penny
that we earn goes
back into our com-
munity, primarily in
the form of scholar-
ships for our local
students that are
away at college or
trade school.
In addition, our
last pancake break-
fast of the year at
the historical Scaly
schoolhouse is Sat-
urday, October 26,
from 7:30 A.M. until
10:30 A.M. For only
$5.50 you can enjoy
a delicious break-
fast of pancakes,
sausage, orange juice and cofee. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Contributed by Margie Spraggins
Scaly Mountain Womens Clubs Susan Bankston, Lydia Hall, Nell Oliver, and Nancy Aldridge invite
you to the Chocolate Fantasy booth Saturday October 12 at Highlands Civic Center.
EVENTS
A Highlands Halloween
F
or more than 20 years, youngsters of all ages have
been enjoying a community Halloween celebration
on the streets of downtown Highlands.
Downtown Trick or Treat, which is sponsored by the
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center,
provides a safe, fun-flled environment for Trick-or-Treat-
ers of all ages.
Even those with no children will fnd plenty to cele-
brate on Main and Fourth Streets, starting at 6:00 P.M.
Thursday October 31.
Thats when local kids, decked out in their spookiest,
silliest and cutest costumes, gather to collect a teach-
ers ransom of candy distributed by local businesses
and charities.
Downtown Highlands will be closed to trafc to ensure
a safe evening for everyone. Virtually the entire commu-
nity kids, grown-ups, pets shows up in costume to cel-
ebrate. This year, you can expect to see Avengers, prin-
cesses, zombies, Angry Birds, the spoon-sized heroes of
Epic, and a centurys worth of pop culture references.
The terrace at Town Square is a perfect venue for mu-
sic. Therell be free hot dogs served up by the Highlands
Mountaintop Rotary Club, hot chocolate and cider, and
free pizza at Highlands United Methodist Church prior to
the Trick or Treating.
It all adds up to an unforgettable evening of fun, sweet
treats, and more than a few surprises.
(Due to certain unfortunate incidents during the
2009 Downtown Trick or Treat, zombies must be kept on
a leash at all times.)
Its all Treats and no Tricks at Highlands Downtown Trick or Treat, set for 6:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31.
CASHIERS MAP KEY
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 Bodacious Bear Pub
the Zookeeper Bistro
retAiL
Antiques & etc
Bears den
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
Victoria's 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
To promote your business on the Cashiers Map for only $20 a month,
email janet@themountainlaurel.com.
EVENTS
Pumpkin Festival
H
ighlands Unit-
ed Methodist
Church sets the
tone for the Halloween
season when it turns
its Main Street front
yard into an enormous
pumpkin patch.
The pumpkins, ar-
rayed in all sizes, are
an irresistible fund-
raiser thatll help the
church youth pay for
their international
mission work.
That means youll
fnd big fellas thatll
transform into jaw-
dropping jack o lan-
terns and little guys
that are perfect for trick or treaters to carry on their ap-
pointed rounds.
Pumpkins will be available throughout the day and into
the early evening for the month of October.
Visit the Pumpkin
Festival on Saturday,
October 5. Youll get to
check out all the pump-
kins frsthand to fnd the
perfect match. There
will also be face paint-
ing, a bake sale, lem-
onade and cider, lunch,
and games.
The HUMC Youth sold
600 pumpkins in 2012,
raising approximately
$3,700. This money sent
them on mission trips
to M25, the homeless
program in Atlanta, and
Bolivia. With the mon-
ies raised this year, the
youth hope to travel to
Haiti. In addition, the group hopes to return to the Atlanta
homeless mission.
For more information, call the HUMC ofce
at (828) 526-3376.
By Wiley Sloan
The pumpkins at Highlands United Methodist Church are anything
but a trick, theyre on a mission.
EVENTS
Halloween at
Village Green
M
ake plans to celebrate Halloween at The Village
Green in Cashiers. The frst annual Goblins In the
Green will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Fri-
day, October 25.
Dress up in your favorite silly or scary costume and
come to The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road
to begin a haunting adventure through the park along an
enchanted Trick Or Treat Trail. Some ghoulish guests will
join the resident spiders and bats in The Village Green for
an evening that includes a hot dog supper and storytelling.
This is going to be a spooktacular event for the whole
family, said Ann Self, Executive Director of The Village
Green, Bring your pumpkin bucket and a camera.
Goblins In the Green is organized and presented
by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment, SMore Kids Klothes and the nonproft organiza-
tion, The Village Green. Many area merchants are also
supporting this event. Goblins In the Green is a free,
community-wide event for residents and visitors to the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
The Village Green is the heart of Cashiers, not just
geographically but it is the heart of the community, said
Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of The Village Green Board of
Directors, It is the place where people come together.
The Village Green is a 12-and-a-half-acre park extending
from the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107 to
Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. The Village Green hosts thou-
sands of visitors and more than 80 events each year.
What many people dont realize is that this park is free
for the public to enjoy, but depends solely on the fnancial
support of generous donors, said Self. Every contribu-
tion is valuable toward not only maintaining the park, but
making events like Goblins In the Green possible for resi-
dents and guests in the area to experience.
For more information, visit villagegreencashiersnc.com.
You can also Like The Village Green on Facebook or fol-
low on Twitter @cashiersgreen.
Contributed by Ann Self
Cashiers gets a jump-start on the Spooky Season with Goblins on the
Green, set for Friday, October 25.
www.thelaurelmagazine.com
EVENTS
Bartram Trail Conference
M
embers and guests of The Bartram Trail Confer-
ence will meet at The Mountain Retreat and
Learning Center in Scaly Mountain on October 11-
13 to learn more of the mountains that William Bartram,
in his 1775 exploration, called The Cherokee Mountains.
On the evening of Friday, October 11, three Cherokee
artists will demonstrate traditional crafts. Ramona Loss-
ie will show river cane basket making, Mary Thompson
will display the art of stamped pottery, and Sonny Led-
ford will demonstrate moccasin making and the use of
the blowgun.
Tom Belt, Elder-in Residence and Cherokee Language
Instructor at Western Carolina University leads of the Sat-
urday morning session with a unique presentation entitled
A Cherokee Looks at William Bartram. In addition, Dan
Pittillo will lead a panel discussion of how the botany of the
southern Appalachians has changed since the time of Bar-
tram. Lamar Marshall, who has traced hundreds of miles of
Cherokee trading paths and trails, will show the results of
his study.
On Saturday afternoon, Tyler Howe, Historic Preserva-
tion Specialist with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee will
speak on The Cowee Townsite and Cherokee History and
Lamar Marshall will lead a driving tour through the portions
of Macon County that Bartram called the Vale of Cowee,
ending with a visit to the Cowee Mound.
Sundays activities include a morning hike to Scaly Moun-
tain on the Bartram Trail, followed by a guided tour of the
Bartram Garden at Highlands Biological Station.
The Bartram Trail Conference is a nationwide organiza-
tion established in 1976 as part of Americas Bicentennial
observance to locate and mark the route of the pioneering
Philadelphia naturalist William Bartram (1739-1823) through
eight southern states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The North Carolina Bartram Trail Society, which built
and maintains the seventy-fve miles of the Bartram Trail
from the Georgia line to Cheoah Bald, is cosponsoring
the conference.
For more information, visit the Bartram Trail Confer-
ences website bartramtrail.org/pages/2013conf or e-mail
Jim Kautz at jrkautz@frontier.com
Contributed by Joe Pilkington
Participants at the Bartram Trail Conference, slated for October 11-13 at The Mountain, will explore the lives of the regions earliest
inhabitants and celebrate its natural heritage.
EVENTS
EVENTS
A Visit to Highlands
Contributed by Mary Anne Baker
W
e l l -
k n o w n
for its
culinary delights,
charming shops,
and magnifcent
mountain views,
Highlands at-
tracts visitors from
around the country.
Our State Maga-
zine recently co-
ordinated a day
tour of Highlands
through the High-
lands Chamber of
Commerce, invit-
ing 24 visitors from
around North Caro-
lina to explore the
history, art, and na-
ture of one of the
most beautiful towns in North Carolina.
The Highlands Playhouse was the frst stop on the tour,
and included an introduction from the Highlands Historical
Society -- an active society intent on preserving and pro-
moting the heritage of Highlands.
Historical Society President Ann Sullivan, Past President
Wiley Sloan, and Archivist Sue Potts shared entertaining
stories of founders Samuel Kelsey and C. C. Hutchinson,
and provided details of the early structures currently lo-
cated within the Historic Village. The Prince House, built
in 1877, is the oldest house remaining in Highlands. Oth-
er stories included the rugged terrain and difcult trav-
els that the early founders had to endure to reach the
Highlands Plateau.
A splendid cabaret performance by performers Rachel
Schimenti and Jimmy Lewis followed, entertaining the
group with their favorite songs from classic and contem-
porary musicals. New this fall at the Highlands Playhouse is
a winterized building and a 35-foot movie screen showing
new movie releases.
The Bascom A Center for the Visual Arts, was the next
stop for a private tour and artist demonstrations. This
six-building, six-acre campus features unique and diverse
exhibitions, studio art instruction, and other cultural ex-
periences. Featured exhibitions include American Art
Today: Figures, showcasing prestigious two-dimensional
and sculptural works of some 50 artists from throughout
the nation, and greenhouse in the Loft Gallery, an installa-
tion of lightweight materials such as pipe cleaners, fabric,
plastic, and thread
weaving through-
out the Loft.
After an enlight-
ening morning and
with hungry ap-
petites all around,
the group enjoyed
a gourmet lunch
provided by the
Old Edwards Inn.
German-born Chef
Johannes Klap-
dohr introduced
his organic farm-
to-table culinary
philosophy, de-
scribing it as a car-
rot that tastes like
a real carrot. All
of the menu items
are prepared from
ingredients grown organically in the Old Edwards Inn gar-
den. Pecan-encrusted chicken, a fall salad with marinated
garden vegetables and toasted pecans, butternut squash
soup, heirloom tomato and grass-fed bufalo mozzarella
salad, steamed potatoes and sauted garden vegetables
were just a few of the bufet menu items. The group fn-
ished of their meal with a white chocolate cake with mari-
nated strawberries and whipped icing.
With bellies flled, the group headed just outside of High-
lands on U.S. 64 to Dry Falls a 75 foot waterfall within the
Nantahala National Forest. This walk-behind waterfall
features an upper viewing platform as well as a walkway
underneath the falls -- allowing visitors to stay dry, well,
sort of. Dry Falls is easily accessible with a paved parking
area, restrooms, and a short paved trail to the falls.
Rounding out the day was a visit to the Highlands Na-
ture Center, including a private walking tour of the Bo-
tanical Gardens, flled with nearly 500 species of Southern
Appalachia fora, connected by a series of trails and board-
walks. The ambiance and fresh air of the natural surround-
ings was extraordinary and the stories and backgrounds
provided really amazed the group. The trail network in the
Botanical Garden is part of the Highlands Plateau Green-
way and the North Carolina Birding Trail.
Shopping, dining, and breathtaking views are not the
only highlights in Highlands. The generous nature of the
community pulling together to embrace the cultural arts,
and to preserve their natural surroundings is a rare fnd for
this hidden gem of a destination.
The splendor of Dry Falls was only one of the treasures ofered on a
whirlwind tour of Highlands.
EVENTS
Scenes From Our Towns
Photos by Sarah Valentine
Cashiers Designer
Showhouse
From August 17
through September 1,
visitors to the Cashiers
Designer Showhouse
experienced a much
larger venue than in
years past. They explored
three stunningly
decorated houses and
the magnifcent stables
of Serenity Acres.
Come to the
Cabaret!
On Sunday, September 15,
the Highlands Playhouse
hosted Come to the
Cabaret featuring
Jason and Carrie Hardy
singing some of the
most beloved Broadway,
opera, and American
Songbook favorites.
Cashiers Trail Mix
On Saturday, September
14, the inaugural
Cashiers Trail Mix was
held at Chinquapin. A
combination fve-mile
mountain trail run and
one-mile dog walk on
the beautiful wilderness
terrain of the 2,000 acre
Chinquapin Community.
Weekly Events
tribute band. For up-to-date festval informaton, visit www.
visitcashiersvalley.com
Highlands Fine Art Trunk Show, featuring handcrafed one of a
kind jewelry. Visit with the designer Friday and Saturday, October
11-12, (828) 526-0656.
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Stop-N-Adopt, Noon
to 3:00 P.M., Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12, at
the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festval at the Village Green. For more
informaton, please call the Shelter at (828) 743-5752.
Artsts Recepton, Pauline Morgan Marr, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M., Saturday, October 12, Dovetail Antques, (828) 743-1800.
Book signing with Gena Knox launching her new cookbook,
Southern My Way, Food and Family, Saturday, October 12, Francie
Hargrove Interior Design, (828) 743-9700.
Highlands Womens Club 30th Highlands Arts and Crafs Show,
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Saturday, October 12, Highlands Rec Park
and Civic Center.
Scaly Mountain Womens Club annual Chocolate Fantasy, 9:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, Highlands Civic Center.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, 12:55 P.M., Saturday, October
12, Martn Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. (828) 526-9047.
Julie Vos Collecton Jewelry Trunk Show, October 16-23,
Acorns, (828) 787-1877.
Murder Among Friends, October 17-20, 24-27, Highlands
Cashiers Players, Evenings 7:30 P.M., Sunday matnees 2:30 P.M.,
Martn Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-8084.
Art League of Highlands Fine Art Show, Noon to 6:00 P.M.,
Friday, October 18 and 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October
19, Highlands Rec Park and Civic Center.
Highlands Fine Art Trunk Show, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and
yellow gold and diamond jewelry, October 18 and 19, (828) 526-
0656.
Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafs Show, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.,
Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, athletc feld, (828) 743-
7663.
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Stop-N-Adopt, 12:00 P.M.
to 3:00 P.M. , Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, at
the Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafs Show at Sapphire Valley Resort.
For more informaton, please call the Shelter at (828) 743-5752.
Highlands School Fall Festval, 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Saturday,
October 19. New this year will be an infatable obstacle course
& Velcro wall. Pasta Dinner being catered by David Bee & Ashly
Coppage. Bingo sponsored by Highlands Rotary and the usual hay
ride, cake walk, haunted house and carnival games.
Bears and Bluegrass, 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Thursday, October
24, Sapphire Valley Community Center. Adventurer and author
of Bears Weve Met, Joel Zachary shares his love of bears and
stories of bear encounters over several decades of hiking and
travellling. Sponsored by the B.E.A.R. Task Force, the SV Master
Associaton and Mountain Wildlife Outreach. (828) 743-7663
First Annual Goblins In the Green, 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday,
October 25, The Village Green in Cashiers.
Scaly Mountain Womans Club Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 A.M. to
10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 26, Scaly Schoolhouse.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, 12:55 P.M., Saturday, October
26, Martn Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. (828) 526-9047.
Village Nature Series, All About Bats, 4:00 P.M., Tuesday,
October 29, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in
Cashiers, (828) 743-3434.
Betsy Paul Art Rafe for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire
Department, will be held on October 31, in the afernoon. For
more informaton, call (828) 743-0880.
Highlands Downtown Halloween, Thursday, October 31,
Halloween in Highlands is a whole downtown full of spooktacular
EVERy MONDAy
Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners
Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.
EVERy TuESDAy
Dulcimer Acoustc Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and Gif
Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.
Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.
Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Scaly
Mountain Fire Department Community Center, Calderone
Gallery, (706) 746-5540.
Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-Cashiers
Community Library. (828) 743-0215.
EVERy WEDNESDAy
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.
Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery,
(706) 746-5540.
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers Methodist
Church.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 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.
EVERy THuRSDAy
Oil Paintng and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30
P.M, Calderone Gallery,(706) 746-5540.
EVERy FRIDAy
Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands, 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.
Zachary-Tolbert House Tours, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., (828)
743-7710.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
Blue Ridge Music Academy Show, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols
Center, (706) 782-9852.
EVERy SATuRDAy
Birding Field Trips, 7:30 A.M., Highlands Plateau Audubon
Society, meet at Highlands Town Hall, (828) 743-9670.
Highlands Farmers Market, 9 A.M. to Noon, Highlands Plaza
(Brysons parking lot,)
Kids Creaton Staton, 10 A.M. to Noon, Recycled Art. Ages
5-9, pre-registraton is required. The Bascom, (828) 526-4949.
The Zachary-Tolbert House Tours, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.,
(828) 743-7710.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, Old
Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Blue Ridge Music Academy Show, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols
Center, (706) 782-9852.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
Mark Your Calendar
EVENTS
The Bascom Current Exhibits: The Bascom Members Challenge:
Whimsy thru October 20; Showcase of the works of Janis Fisher,
and Victoria Clark, thru October 27; Green-House - Carolina
Lathan-Stefel thru November 10; Mountains in Bloom Garden
Artsts exhibiton, thru December 29; American Art Today:
Figures, thru January 5. (828) 526-4949.
Center for Life Enrichment ofers a variety of lectures and
workshops during the month of October. For a complete list, call
(828) 526-8811 or visit www.clehighlands.com.
Oktoberfest Old Edwards Style, October 1-31, Old Edwards Inn
& Spa, Bavarian Wines, Beers, and Food Specials, Live Music in
the wine garden on Saturdays from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Call
828-787-2625 to book your Oktoberfest getaway.
Free Movie, Thursdays, October 3 and 17, 3:00 P.M., The Albert
Carlton-Cashiers Library, (828) 743-0215.
Rotary Bingo, 6:30 P.M., Thursday, October 3, Highland
Community Building to beneft Highlands Historical Society, (828)
787-1050.
Nunsense, October 3-13, Highlands Playhouse, Thursday-
Saturday 8:00 P.M., Sunday Matnee 2:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
SOAR and Mountaintop Rotary golf tournament, 9:30 A.M.,
Friday, October 4, Highlands Falls Country Club. For more
informaton please contact Bill Zoellner at (828) 787-2323.
Obaji Day Open House, 10:00 A.M., October 4, Center for Plastc
Surgery 209 Hospital Drive. Door prizes & refreshments bring a
friends or spouse new to Obagi and receive future discounts. Skin
Transformaton Consultatons Obagi and Jane Iredale Products on
sale during the open house. Call (828) 526-3783.
Pour Le Pink 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 A.M., Saturday, October 5,
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. To register, become a sponsor, or for
additonal informaton please call Callie Calloway at (828) 526-
1313.
Monthly Jam, Noon to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, Blue
Ridge Music, Clayton, GA, (706) 782-9852.
Pumpkin Festval, Saturday, October 5, Highlands United
Methodist Church. For more informaton, call the HUMC ofce at
(828) 526-3376.
Cashiers Annual Apple Fest, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sunday,
October 6, at the High Hampton Inn in Cashiers.
Cashiers Empty Bowls Event, 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Sunday,
October 6, Zachary-Tolbert House, Cashiers. For more informaton
call Carole Stork at (828) 743-3222.
Blessing of the Animals, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Sunday,
October 6, The Gazebo/Law at the Village Green. For more
informaton, contact The Village Green at (828) 743-3434.
Highlands Empty Bowls Event, Highlands Presbyterian Church,
11:45 A.M. to 1:45 P.M., Sunday October 6. For tckets and
informaton call The Internatonal Friendship Center at (828) 526-
0890.
Blessing of the Animals 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, October 6,
on the green at Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Pine Street, Highlands
An ofering to the Highlands community from the area churches,
this is a yearly event. The Highlands/Cashiers Humane Society
is bringing the new mobile surgical unit for viewing and pets
for adopton. All Bless-ees receive treats, a blessing and a
certfcate. All creatures great and small are invited.
Fall Cashiers Antque Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day,
Thursday-Sunday, October 10-12, Cashiers Commons, (404) 386-
8940.
Mary Louise Designs Jewelry Trunk Show, October 11-13,
Acorns, (828) 787-1877.
Cashiers 2013 Leaf Festval, October 11-13, the Village Green
and Commons in Cashiers. (828) 743-8428. Special concert Friday,
October 11, 6:30 P.M., by Deja Vu, a Crosby, Stlls, Nash & Young
fun and entertainment. The streets close to trafc around 5:30
P.M., and the entre downtown becomes a trick-or-treaters
haven. Call (828) 526-2112 for more informaton.
Halloween Celebraton, On the Verandah, Thursday, October
31, (828) 526-2338.
THE ARTS
by Donna Rhodes
T
he way Terry Barnes sees it, a landscape is a living,
breathing life form. Because weather, color, light,
and shadow govern the look of a rock, tree, or
mountain, landscapes begin to develop their own unique
personalities. If you visit favorite spots as often as Barnes
does, youll begin to think of places as characters. He says,
Capturing Gods beauty in that special moment when
the light is perfect and the magic happens is what defnes
photography as fne art. Anything else is just a snapshot.
Born in the Atlanta, Georgia area, Barnes began shoot-
ing photos in his pre-teens with his little bare bones Hawk-
Eye camera. As he became more profcient, he ramped
up his equipment, keeping in step with technological ad-
vances. He worked over three decades in communications
enjoying photography as a serious hobby in his spare time.
He called it his release valve.
Since retiring he has devoted every available moment
to shooting, and it has paid of. He says, My images have
been published in Views Magazine and The Laurel of Ashe-
ville. I have exhibited at The Bascom Center for the Visual
Arts in Highlands, in addition to the Tsartistry Gallery and
the Uptown Gallery, both in Franklin. I received awards at
the Asheville Tourism site, and several of my pieces hang
in area business establishments. He is a member of the
Art League of Highlands and the Macon County Art As-
sociation as well as the Great Smokies Creations Gallery
in Waynesville.
Visiting the mountains over the years has been nourish-
ment for Barnes artistic soul. There is something about
the Highlands Plateau that is invigorating, inspirational
and healing. So it comes as no surprise three years ago
Barnes made the area his permanent residence.
When scouting photos, Barnes gathers scores of im-
ages as raw data. He takes them back to his studio to
tweak and highlight. He wants viewers to see what he
saw in the wild. He says, I am not just a documenter, I
like to delicately enhance an image, to capture what I
saw at the time. I want to excite and draw in the view-
er while preserving the natural look in a marriage of art
and photography.
He enjoys shooting at dawn and dusk, when no one is
around. Being alone with the environment, free from dis-
traction is pure heaven for him. He says, Perfection is
when I am shown a majestic view, and I become an audi-
ence of one. That is when he snaps and the rest of us get
to share his vision in magazines and exhibitions.
To see more of his work, visit him on Facebook, Terry
Barnes Photography. He also does commission work,
though nature is favored over portraiture. His email ad-
dress is 1974titan@gmail.com. Phone him at (770) 906-
1662 or visit FineArtAmerica.com for more details. He
also plays a mean acoustic guitar. While hes pickins gui-
tar, you can pick the perfect fne art photo for your home
or business.
The Art of Terry Barnes
THE ARTS
THE ARTS
Rock-It Science
Since I was a little girl I have scoured the hillsides and

beaches, tilled gardens and roadsides for the beautiful
gifts Mother Nature ofers us daily, says Fran Gatins,
gem guru of jewelry.
She collects anything in the natural world that strikes
her fancy.
I even have earrings made from river rocks. It doesnt
matter if they are precious, semi-precious or just precious,
to me, for I judge stones by their shape, color, markings,
and energy.
Yes, energy. Have you ever worn a piece of jewelry made
from gems and/or stones and found that while it looked beau-
tiful, it made you feel out of sorts, depressed or even angry?
Believe it or not, stones afect ones feelings. In fact they
can magnify an emotion, positive or negative, that is lying dor-
mant, says Gatins.
She ofers a personal experience.
Before I married, my mother-in-law from Colombia would
send me raw, fair quality emeralds, including an emerald ring.
I wore it to a party, even though it was a bit ostentatious for
me. At the gathering I became convinced my husband-to-be
was attracted to someone else. A wave of jealousy rolled over
me. I excused myself and went to the bathroom to reel in my
emotions. Eventually I did some research on stone energy
and discovered that, astrologically speaking, an emerald is a
Taurus stone and negative Taurus can make one prone to jeal-
ousy and possessiveness.
Good to know! Emeralds are clearly not her stone, but their
energy might be perfectly in tune with someone else.
Gatins adds, I often give new jewelry a test run to see if
I have an emotional reaction to it. If I do, I take it apart and
redistribute the stones to other pieces until I get the right bal-
ance. Making it is not the hard part. Figuring out what stones
are compatible is the real puzzle . . . and the fun.
At completion she asks herself: Does it work visually
and energetically?
How did Gatins get to be a jewelry designer? She started
going to gem shows. The countrys largest is an annual event
in Tuscon, Arizona, and covers city blocks. Its impossible to
see it all in a day. It became a favorite hang-out. There she pur-
chased cut and polished stones that caught her eye, adding
those to her growing collection. Eventually she needed to jus-
tify her habit, so she started making wearables. People would
buy work right of her ears, wrist and neck.
Now she shows in three galleries: Smitten in Highlands,
Pat Calderone Fine Art Gallery in Sky Valley, Georgia, and a
Charleston, South Carolina, gallery.
To contact Gatins for more information about up-
coming shows or her latest creations, email her at
frandancer@windstream.net.
by Donna Rhodes
For artist Fran Gatins, natures treasures are just a stones throw away.
THE ARTS
Bascom News
To tell you
the truth,
Penny Maw-
yer confded, I
wouldnt be here
if The Bascom
wasnt here.
Spoken like the
true supporter
she is, Penny and
her husband, Ed,
have had a sec-
ond home in High-
lands for many
years, traveling
back and forth
from their home
base in California.
Now living in the
area full time, the
Mawyers still enjoy traveling, especially during the winter,
and plan to head to New Zealand this year.
A fashion designer and stylist by trade, Penny frst
started taking classes at The Bascom when it was still in
its infancy, located in the town library. Nowadays, I live
in the pottery barn, she said, referring to The Bascoms
state-of-the-art Dave Drake Studio Barn. Last week, there
was a grandmother, mother and three kids working with
Frank [Vickery, Ceramics Program Coordinator], Penny
recalled. They all were making cofee cups. It was a great
multi-generational activity.
When people walk in the pottery barn, I am like an ambas-
sador, Penny said. I want them to know that its not daunt-
ing or challenging. I encourage people who think they cant
do art. She also attends The Bascoms related lectures and
artist talks, and enjoys Sip and Stroke classes with friends.
Penny is a strong proponent of Art by Appointment, where
she has gathered groups together to engage in diferent cre-
ative activities guided by one of The Bascoms well-qualifed
expert teachers. Art by Appointment is the most conceptual
thing in the world, she said. I set up a class with friends and
we decorated platters, bowls and vases that Frank makes.
Im a huge advocate of Art by Appointment. It gives people
at every level the impetus and courage to continue on. This
enthusiastic Bascom groupie signs up and plans her art ac-
tivities for the whole year in advance, which also gives her a
10 percent discount as a member.
The Bascom is open year-round, Monday through Satur-
day, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, noon to 5:00 P.M.
For more information, to register for workshop oferings or
for more details on all Bascom activities, visit TheBascom.org
or call (828) 526-4949.
Contributed by Pat Turnbull
Frank Vickery and Penny Mawyer
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Movies at Highlands Playhouse
T
he Highlands Playhouse
is working very hard to
get your movies up and
running soon.
We have the equipment
installed and are waiting for
the movie studios to return
our request for leasing. There
is a process we will follow in
receiving the flms. Current
releases are of course much
more expensive to lease than
a movie that has been out for
about a week.
We plan, at frst, to lease
movies that have been out
for a week or so and hope
you will want to wait and see
them in the comfort of your
clean-as-a-pin newly-winterized playhouse. We will be
serving popcorn (with our secret ingredient), candies, and
drinks. As time goes along, we will be serving a larger vari-
ety of munchies but this is a trial period for us.
The projector is state-of-the-art and is the fnest in the
country! Our screen actu-
ally grew from 25 feet to 35
feet and you wont believe
the viewing pleasure from
any seat in the theatre. You
will be captivated by the Sur-
round Sound and the fnish-
ing touch is the motorized
red velvet curtains!
We also plan to have clas-
sic movies and childrens
movies in the mix and we
welcome any suggestions.
If you have any special oc-
casions coming up and are
at a loss for ideas, why not
rent the theatre for a fun
private party with family
and friends? Rental arrange-
ments and fees will be available through our box ofce
at (828) 526-2695.
Stay tuned for an announcement giving our opening
date and the selected flm and in the words of our friend
Jerry Pair, Lets all go to the movies!
Contributed by Tammy Hernandez
Its a full court press to get the Highlands Playhouse Cinema
ready for the big premiere.
THE ARTS
Betsy Paul Art Rafle
O
ctober the perfect time for this months
art rafe prize in the shape of a leaf! It
is a gorgeous stoneware serving platter
created and donated by Judy Fields. The plat-
ter measures approximately 22 and a half inches
long and 12 and a half inches wide.
Judy has been working with stoneware and
stained glass for 30 years. She is working on in-
corporating the two. She specializes in nature
forms and wildlife when creating her pieces of
art. Judy has an MFA and M.Ed in art education,
and has her own studio in Glenville. A lot of her
work can be found in private collections and pub-
lic buildings. Judy has lived in the Cashiers/Glen-
ville area for about 40 years.
Viewers are invited to see each months rafe
item on display from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Mon-
day through Saturday at Betsy Paul Properties,
870 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, North Carolina.
Tickets may be purchased at her ofce, or dona-
tions can also be mailed directly to the Cashiers-
Glenville Fire Department, P.O. Box 713, Cashiers,
North Carolina, 28717. For more information con-
tact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880.
The Betsy Paul art rafes for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department,
will be held on October 31, in the afternoon. For more information,
call (828) 743-0880.
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All the Right Reasons
I
t has been a long journey from
front man vocalist and lead trom-
bone for the Air Force Band to
the debut of his frst solo CD. But
for all the right reasons, not-so-inci-
dentally the title of his new album,
Steve Johannessen has found his
true passion at least for now.
He says, "I have always loved
big band music. When I am singing
with a big band or full orchestra
behind me, I am in my joy zone."
But pre-CD there were three de-
cades in which Steve explored
all kinds of music and art, analog
and digital. Look at his rsum:
(stevenjohannessen.com/classics/
about.htm) and you'll think you
are reviewing the life of a half doz-
en people. As Fred Mollin, former VP of A&R (fnding and
developing new talent) for Disney says, "Steve is a wonder-
ful musician, singer, writer and visual artist with continuing
breakthroughs in digital domains."
One of his latest collaborations is with brother Mark cre-
ating Songhammer, an iPad app for songwriters. It allows
one to load lyrics, accompaniment, visuals, etc., to create
set lists and stream wirelessly. You now have your whole
backup performance with you on your iPad.
Once they built their app Steve decided to give it a real-
world test run, so he approached
Buck's at the Crossroads in Ca-
shiers. They booked Steve's new
act, a collection of exquisitely
scored 30s and 40s classics like
"You Make Me Feel So Young" and
"I've Got You Under My Skin" (lis-
ten to these cuts on his website)
all done in Steve's own unique
style. The cool thing about all of
Steve's talents, creations, and vo-
cals is that they have been done
(cue Sinatra song here) My Way.
The Buck's trial was a huge suc-
cess. It wasn't long before Steve's
performance, Steve Johannes-
sen's Classics, was booked well
into 2014 at area cofee houses,
country clubs, home settings
and more.
The next logical step was to make a CD. Producer Fred
Mollin ofered his studio and his Grammy award winning
team to record and produce All The Right Reasons, a
blend of classic songs selected from Steve's extensive rep-
ertoire he is now developing in his live performances.
Steve is thrilled to announce that CD is now available to
the public. To get your copy, contact Steve or visit stevenjo-
hannessen.com/classics for calendar dates, songlist, book-
ings, CD availability, and more about the artist.
by Donna Rhodes
THE ARTS
The Met Opera Live at PAC
A
project that started nearly two years ago is com-
ing to fruition: beginning Saturday afternoon,
October 12 the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts
Center will be presenting the Metropolitan Opera Live in
HD. All operas will be streamed live during the Saturday
afternoon MET matinees. (The October 5 opera will be
shown in Highlands on October 12, as PAC had a concert
previously scheduled.)
The Saturday afternoon operas begin at 12:55 P.M. EST
and there will be a short discussion about each opera be-
ginning at 12:30 P.M.
The Met: Live in HDs 2013-14 season features 10 live
transmissions, including four new productions
The Metropolitan Operas award-winning series ofers
a signifcant portion of the Met season to opera lovers
around the world. We have chosen a wide sampling of
the best of our new season for the opera lovers around
the world to enjoy locally, said Met General Manager Pe-
ter Gelb. Our commitment to making opera accessible
and afordable continues.
The Met: Live in HD is now shown in more than 1,900
theaters in 64 countries, making the Met the only arts in-
stitution with an ongoing global art series of this scale.
The Met began on a modest scale in 2006. Since then, its
program has grown every season, with more than 12 mil-
lion tickets sold to date.
Met opera stars serve as hosts for the HD series, con-
ducting live interviews with cast, crew, and production
teams, and introducing the popular behind-the-scenes
features; altogether the worldwide HD audience is given
an unprecedented look at what goes into the staging of
an opera at one of the worlds great houses.
The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a gener-
ous grant from its founding sponsor, The Neubauer Fam-
ily Foundation. Global corporate sponsorship of The Met:
Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg. HD Broadcasts are
supported by Toll Brothers.
Tickets are available online at www.highlandspac.org or
by calling (828) 526-9047. Highlands PAC is located at 507
Chestnut Street in Highlands.
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
The Metropolitan Opera is Live in HD at Highlands Performing Arts Center
THE ARTS
Art League of Highlands
Contributed by Zach Claxton
Young artists at the Art Leagues Colors Art show.
A
s the colors of au-
tumn begin to blan-
ket the mountains,
the Art League of Highlands
adds its own color to the
mix. The Fall Colors Fine
Art Show is the last of the
two annual shows spon-
sored by the Art League.
It is a two-day event, held
indoors at the Recreation
Park, and this year it will be
from noon to 6:00 P.M. Fri-
day, October 18, and from
10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 19.
Whether you are a col-
lector, someone who ad-
mires art, or simply look-
ing for a pleasant way to
spend part of your weekend, this show is for you. Some
lucky attendees will randomly receive gift certifcates to-
ward the purchase of artwork. On Saturday the popu-
lar childrens work room returns, where young aspiring
artists can create pieces
to take home, and per-
haps also take home a free
painting from one of the
exhibiting artists.
Paintings of oil, acrylic
and watercolor will be on
display, as well as mixed
media pieces, pastels, pho-
tographs, sculpture, hand-
fashioned jewelry, glass
and wood turnings will be
on display. All of the art at
the show is original. It is an
excellent opportunity to
view, and purchase if you
are so inclined, the work of
some truly talented artists
from the immediate area
and beyond. Admission to
the show and the childrens work room is free, so while
you are enjoying the colors of fall in the mountains, also
make plans to treat yourself to the Art Leagues Fall Col-
ors Fine Art Show.
THE ARTS
Pauline Morgan Marr
P
auline Morgan Marr
was born just down the
road a bit in Rosman,
North Carolina. She remem-
bers as a child wondering
why she was artistic when no
one else in her family was. It
was in high school guided by
her art teacher that she real-
ized that she didnt just like
art. She was an artist.
Pauline has always made
time for her art and recent-
ly decided to pursue it full
time. Her friend Sally Johan-
nessen encouraged her to
work every day at her paint-
ing as if it were her job. Sally
is the owner of Dovetail An-
tiques in Cashiers and she
began selling Paulines work as fast as she could paint it.
Recently Pauline picked up the palette knife and her work
has taken on a fresh new look. Pauline paints local land-
scapes. These are special places that Pauline knows by
heart having grown up in these mountains. With an intui-
tive stroke, she captures the essence of a landscape and
a moment in time. Every-
one, if they are lucky, fnds
their zone at least once in
their life in whatever it is
they do, says Sally. I have
been witness to Paulines
growth as an artist. She is
in her zone now and paint-
ing with her heart and mind.
It is a beautiful thing to see
and I think its apparent
in her canvases. Dovetail
Antiques will be hosting an
artists reception for Pau-
line on Saturday, October
12 from 10:00 A.M. until
5:00 P.M. Pauline will be on
hand, no doubt working on
a painting in progress, and
taking orders on commis-
sioned pieces. Dovetail Antiques will also debut many
new pieces. Please stop by to meet Pauline Morgan Marr
and see what a true artist can create.
Dovetail Antiques is located at 252 Highway 107 South
in Cashiers. If you have any questions, please call Sally
Johannessen at (828) 743-1800.
Dovetail Antiques will be hosting an artists reception for Pauline on
Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 until 5:00.
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Wild Thyme Cafe
By Luke Osteen
I
n less than a year at its new
location, Wild Thyme Gour-
met has frmly established
itself as a Highlands Main S
treet institution.
Part of its appeal is the luxu-
rious full-service bar, plush in
its appointments and designed
for sparkling conversation. The
new location has allowed Wild
Thyme to expand its wine list
(earning it The Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence for the last
three years) and beer selection
(both bottle and on tap).
The dining room is bright
and cozy and adorned with
gorgeous art.
Wild Thymes patio, with its
bright red umbrellas, recalls the
casual elegance of European bis-
tros during the day its the per-
fect spot to view the endlessly
fascinating parade of humanity.
At night, its candle-lit and per-
fect for whispered intimacies.
But lets face it, that all takes
back seat to Wild Thyme Gour-
mets exquisitely composed menu.
That menu derives from the genius of chef/owner Dindu
Lama. He learned the fundamentals of kitchen work in his
native Nepal, but it was his immigration to America that
sparked his passion for culinary art. It was his arrival in High-
lands that brought his gifts to their full fowering.
It was good to be in America, I learned to cook Chinese
and Thai food, but New York is so big and so diferent from
home, he explains. But a friend of my brother was a chef
at On the Verandah and he said I should come to live in High-
lands. He said there was work and the people were nice.
A visit convinced Dindu that Highlands was closer to the
America he imagined as a boy.
(Previous Wilt Thyme Owner) Andrea Schmitt hired me
and let me work in her kitchen, says Dindu. I got my Green
Card and my family was allowed to come here.
Now that he owns Wild Thyme, Dindus menu is a pro-
vocative blend of nouvelle cuisine infused with Asian spices
and sensibilities.
Some people visit for a quick lunch a salad or soup
of sandwich. For them, the bistro is just a stopping point
in a day built around shopping or golf or a vigorous hike.
And sure enough, the food is fresh and delicious and
undeniably nutritious.
Theyre wise choices and
its a good strategy, but I rec-
ommend you come to Wild
Thyme ravenous.
Thats how my sweetie and I
arrived, and we dove into each
selection with unbridled delight.
She started with a wonderfully
constructed Heart of Palm Salad
an emerald bed of mixed feld
greens, julienned vegetables,
splashed with a carefully bal-
anced Balsamic vinaigrette.
For me, The Wedge a ma-
jestic chunk of iceberg lettuce
drizzled with house-made bleu
cheese dressing and warm ba-
con. It was difcult to share
with Tricia.
The Wedge was complement-
ed by a bowl of Crab and Corn
Chowder that was hearty and
delicately spiced. I did not share.
The singular quality of the sal-
ads set the tone for the entrees
that followed.
My sweeties Salmon with a Vi-
dalia Onion Crust had been slowly oven-roasted with a deli-
cate citrus beurre blanc. The shallots in the reduction acted
as a perfect complement to the salmons just-hauled-out-of-
the-water freshness.
For me, it was the Paned Breast of Chicken, a subtle par-
mesan-and-rosemary-crusted creation, served with a lemon
caper butter sauce.
Despite my previous reluctance, we shared entrees be-
cause, come on, its Salmon with a Vidalia Onion Crust!
In fact, so right were the entrees that I ordered Waterfall
Beef to go. Its a spicy stir fry of beef tenderloin, fresh veg-
etables, ginger, cilantro and lime, served on a bed of basma-
ti rice. Once, a thousand years ago, I lived in Bangkok and
darned if Dindu didnt return me to those halcyon days.
Theres obviously a lot of attention lavished on these dish-
es. Whether youre one of those who considers Wild Thyme
a quick stop bistro or youre looking for a place to relax and
indulge, youll fnd that Dindu and his crew have a place
thats just right for you.
Wild Thyme Gourmet is located at 343 Main Street in
Town Square. Call ahead for reservations at (828) 526-4035.
Its open seven days, lunch 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., dinner
from 5:30 P.M..-til.
Crab and Corn Chowder
Salmon with a Vidalia Onion Crust
DI NI NG
7th Annual Culinary Weekend
F
all in Highlands has
never looked better as
we celebrate the 7th
Annual Highlands Culinary
Weekend.
This 4-day destination
event, created by the High-
lands Chamber of Com-
merce & Visitor Center,
promises to be one of the
highlights of the season.
Join us as we embrace
Highlands majestic moun-
tain location, boundless
activities, appealing ac-
commodations, unique
retail shops & extraordi-
nary cuisine. The weekend
gains momentum with the
not to be missed Opening
Night Celebration, Thurs-
day, November 7, held at
the esteemed Highlands
Country Clubhouse.
Beginning at 7:00 P.M.,
enjoy great music, a vari-
ety of wine tasting tables,
and the delectable cuisine
of Highlands local chefs.
Throughout the weekend,
fll your itineraries with an
array of activities, cooking
demonstrations, tastings
and dinners hosted by area
restaurants, merchants
and accommodations. Ex-
perience the wares of High-
lands fne shops by attend-
ing the annual Sip & Stroll
held on Friday & Saturday,
November 8 and 9, from
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. in our
beautiful downtown area.
Opening Night Gala Re-
ception at The Clubhouse
at Highlands Country Club:
Thursday, November 7, be-
ginning at 7:00 P.M., sip,
swirl and savor fne wines
and craft beers while enjoy-
ing the delectable cuisines
of Highlands local chefs.
This entire experience will
be a chance to embrace
culinary delight under one
roof in the beautiful moun-
tains of Highlands. Taste a
must-have wine? Mountain
Fresh Grocery will be on
hand to take your orders
and arrange for delivery.
Shuttle service will be
provided from Highlands
Recreation Park and High-
lands Plaza to the Club-
house at Highlands Country
Club. Tickets are $75 and
can be purchased at the
door or in advance at high-
landsculinaryweekend.com
or by calling 1 (866) 526-
5841.
Friday, November 8
Events: The Hen House
featuring Sallies Great-
est herbal fruit jams; Sip &
Stroke at The Bascom; Old
Vines and Young Turks at
Cyprus International Cui-
sine; Seasonal Craft Beer
Pairing Dinner at Rukas
Table; Robert Biale Vine-
yards Wine Dinner at On
the Verandah; Cakebread
Cellars Celebration at Lake-
side Restaurant; Lambert
Bridge, Flavor Spectrum
with Andy Wilcox at Wolf-
gangs Restaurant and
Wine Bistro; Third Annual
Farm Harvest Dinner and
Barn Dance at The Farm Pa-
vilion at Old Edwards; Cu-
linary Adventure Through
Europe with Rosewood
Market at The Inn at Half
Mile Farm; The Ugly Dog
Pub Late Night Hang Out.
Saturday, November
9 Events: The Hen House
featuring Sallies Great-
est herbal fruit jams; Sip
& Stroke at The Bascom;
James Beard Award Win-
ner Louis Osteen at Moun-
tain Fresh Grocery; The
Staf Of Life in The Grand-
mothers Hands a cooking
demonstration at Cyprus
International Cuisine; Mid-
night in Taipei at Cyprus
International Cuisine; Span-
ish Wine Pairing Dinner at
Rukas Table; JUSTIN The
Mood for a Fabulous Afair
at Lakeside Restaurant; On
the Verandah & Davis Fam-
ily Vineyards Wine Dinner;
Silver Oak Cellars & Twom-
ey Wine Dinner Life is a
Cabernet at Wolfgangs
Restaurant and Wine Bis-
tro; Just a Thimbleful, a
Bourbon Dinner at The Dog
House; The Ugly Dog Pub
Late Night Hang Out.
Sunday, November 10
Events: James Beard Award
Winner Louis Osteen at
Mountain Fresh Grocery;
The Academy of Bartend-
ing-Bar Basics hosted by
Holeman and Finch Public
House of Atlanta at The
Ugly Dog Pub.
Local restaurants and merchants will stage Highlands 7th Annual Culinary Weekend November 7 through 10.
Sip & Stroll
Friday & Saturday,
Nov. 8 - 9, 11:00 A.M- 5:00 P.M.
Tickets are $35 per per-
son and can be purchased
online atwww.highlandscu-
linaryweekend.com or by
calling 1 (866) 526-5841
Experience the wares of
Highlands fne shops, while
tasting and enjoying a se-
lection of wine & delightful
edibles.
Fridays Sip & Stroll:
Acorns; Acorns on Church;
Alyxandras; Bags on Main;
Cabin Couture; Hen House;
Highlands Fine Art & Estate
Jewelry; Mountain Fresh;
Oak Leaf Flower & Gar-
den; Potpourri 2; TJ Bailey
For Men; Vivace; Xtreme
Threads
Saturdays Sip & Stroll:
4th Street Boutique;
Acorns; Acorns on Church;
Alyxandras; Bags on Main;
Cabin Casuals; Cabin Cou-
ture; Hen House; Highlands
Fine Art & Estate Jewelry;
Mountain Fresh; Oak Leaf
Flower & Garden; Pot-
pourri; Potpourri 2; Xtreme
Threads; TJ Bailey For Men;
Vivace; Wits End.
DI NI NG
Stars of the Bars
A
fter todays golf score,
your place on the Amateur circuit may be history,
but you are still exhilarated. Your fun continues
as you meet friends for a cocktail at Paolettis Restau-
rant on Main Street. Bartender Ryan Aydelotte is mixing
drinks a mile-a-minute. He banters with customers as he
deftly flls their orders. His electric smile can turn a frown
upside down quicker than a car circles the NASCAR
speedway track.
Ryan saunters over to take your order. He excitedly tells
you about the six uniquely-infused liquors that Paolettis
has introduced this year. Strawberry or basil, cofee and
chocolate, tangerine; try one or all. You will love them.
Dont expect to see Ryan toss bottles in the air like Tom
Cruise did in Cocktail but do expect a quality cocktail, a
tantalizing smile and superior service.
Growing up in a family of restaurateurs, Ryan learned
early that he is a people person. Originally from Fort Col-
lins, Colorado, he moved to Sarasota, Florida, after college.
He was introduced to Highlands in 1999 when friends con-
vinced him to come here to work. As an outdoor enthu-
siast he revels in whitewater rafting, riding his mountain
bike along the rugged trails, or taking his motorcycle for a
spin on these curvy, mountain roads while still doing work
that he enjoys. What young man would not be drawn to
this region? Ryan quips. Beautiful scenery, cool tem-
peratures, and friendly people. Everyone greets you with
a smile and a wave as you cross
the street. Wow, it was defnitely culture shock for a few
days. This is so diferent from people in south Florida. He
has worked at several diferent restaurants in the area dur-
ing his 15 years here. If you dont immediately recognize
his face, you may remember him for his quick wit and dry
humor. Dont take ofense if he sends you a zinger as you
sip on your drink. Its all done in jest.
Ryan has developed a real following. The bar regulars
gather for a light bite and a drink a couple of times a week.
Some elect to stay at the bar and enjoy dinner rather than
move to a table. With Paolettis extensive wine cellar
Ryan says that he probably serves about as much wine as
he does cocktails at the bar. Whatever your pleasure is
what hes there to deliver.
In the of-season Ryan loves to travel to places like
Central America, Southeast Asia or the American west.
His long-term goal is to own his own restaurant but this
year he has a new priority-his frst child. He and his wife
will soon be proud parents. He fondly remembers his
German grandmother who helped make him who he
is today. He hopes that he can instill the same positive
traits in his children that his parents and grandparents in-
stilled in him. Stop by and enjoy your favorite beverage
with Ryan. The bar at Paolettis is open daily from 4:00
P.M. Call them at (828) 526-5906 for more information or
visit www.paolettis.com.
By Wiley Sloan
This months Star of the Bar, Paolettis Ryan Aydelotte.
For one of his favorite concoctions,
Ryan muddles fresh mint leaves.
The muddled mint is mixed with house
made strawberry infused tequila and
house made strawberry pure.
Ginger ale ads zing that complements
the sweetness of the strawberry.
Garnish with an orange slice and mint
leaves, sip and enjoy Ryans own
Jezebel cocktail.
DI NI NG
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
F
all is here, leaves
are golden and juicy
pumpkins are every-
where. Homemade pump-
kin butter is sweet, hearty,
spicy, easy to make. Get
ready for your jar to disap-
pear pretty quickly: pump-
kin butter works well on
toast, on wafes, on bread.
It is delicious when used
as a spread on bananas or
apple slices and it makes
a heavenly ice cream or
yogurt topping.
Heres how to make
pumpkin puree from
scratch:
Ingredients:
3- to 4-pound pumpkin
1 cup water
Preheat the oven to 350
F. Cut your pumpkin in half
(or ask a man to be useful
and do it.) Clean the seeds
and the guts out. To make
a zinc-rich snack, you can
wash the seeds and gently
roast them on a dry fry-
ing pan, turning them
sporadically, until they
begin to lightly brown.
Place pumpkin halves
face down into a large
dish. Add water to the
bottom of the dish. Bake
for 1-1 1/4 hours or until
pumpkin fesh is soft and
easy to scoop.
Scoop the pumpkin
fesh out, leaving the out-
er shell behind. Put the
soft fesh into a blender
or food processor. Blend,
pulsing until the pure is
smooth. Strain through a
cheese cloth or nut bag to
remove excess moisture.
Store in airtight containers
in the refrigerator for up to
three days or in the freezer
for up to three months.
You can use pumpkin
butter in:
To top your pancakes or
wafes; Use as a spread.
We put it on this easy
date bread this morning
for yummy breakfast; Use
in smoothies; Use as ice
cream topping. For healthy
ice cream, check out this
recipe; Mix with yogurt; For
a quick dessert, layer gra-
nola, yogurt and pumpkin
butter in a clear glass; Eat
with mufns; Mix into your
morning oatmeal; Use as a
dip for apple slices; And my
personal favorite: eat with
a spoon!
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia
Halldin, Nutrition Coach
www.healthymamainfo.com
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Will You Walk the Plank?
Contributed by Courtney Scarborough
M
urky waters lap against
the deserted shore of Lake
Sequoyah. A heavy moon
hangs low in the sky casting pale
light on weathered bones.
In the distance a flag is heard
rippling on an abandoned vessel
on the shoreline of On the Veran-
dah. Creatures are seen stirring
inside beckoning all those who
dare to enter the party. Strains of
music from the Chuck Folds Five
Band drift across the water entic-
ing listeners to come inside.
On the Verandah summons
those who are brave enough to
walk the plank to join them on Oc-
tober 31 starting at 6:30 P.M. until
the last bone has dropped, to feast
and dance the night away. All hands
are invited aboard for $30 per per-
son and $5 for small mateys.
Captain Andrew Figel will be serv-
ing bounties of the sea and treasures
of the land. First Mate Trae Ellison
will be pouring tempting grogs and
specialty ales to quench any carous-
ers thirst. Call (828) 526-2338 to re-
serve your spot amongst the living
for a night to remember.
No tricks, plenty of treats for On The Verandahs Halloween revelers. For reservations, call (828) 526-2338.
DI NI NG
Anything But Chardonnay?
T
here is a strangely
persistent moniker in
the wine world ABC:
Anything But Chardonnay.
Ten years ago I could
understand this backlash
against chardonnay. Over-
ly oaked, fabby, buttery
chardonnays literally lined
up to get their 90 plus rat-
ing. I remember picking up
a popular wine magazines
chardonnay issue and look-
ing through four pages of
chardonnays deemed wor-
thy of 90 points or higher.
Four pages.
Ten years later however,
things are vastly diferent.
I taste on average about
80 wines a week and I am
always excited when its a
chardonnay. I taste some
from Oregon that resem-
ble a Grand Cru Meursault.
Some are completely new
interpretations of chardon-
nay. While an old school
chardonnay from Ric For-
man is raved over by those
who try it, though the
style has not changed for
decades. Chasseur single
vineyard chardonnays are
as appealing as any wine
can get. Every Alex Gam-
bal white burgundy (char-
donnay) is as diferent and
exceptional as any other
varietal. Every vintage of
the Lucien LeMoine Bour-
gogne Blanc is a celebra-
tion of passion and dedica-
tion to chardonnay.
My point is that ABC is
not over. It is irrelevant.
We are in the midst of a
chardonnay renaissance
therefore rules and precon-
ceptions no longer apply.
In this climate of farm-to-
table, organic, sustainable
and biodynamic farming,
its all about the terrier, the
land. Todays chardonnay is
being made by what nature
provides the winemaker,
not by over manipulation.
Dont get me wrong.
There will always be wine
made for ratings as long
as there are rating hounds.
But in my opinion, there has
never been a better time to
drink chardonnay. So, I say
to the ABC people, thank
you, renew your member-
ship and drink something
else because there is not
enough of these great
chardonnays to go around.
Just fnishing an amazing
glass of Davis Family char-
donnay,
Curt Christiansen, Wine
Navigator
Curt Christiansen,
Wine Navigator
Madisons Restuarant
empiricon@hotmail.com
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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 Restaurants
Alttudes at Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
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
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine - 828-526-4429
Dominicks Restaurant - 828-526-0527
Downhill Grill - 828-526-1663
Dustys - 828-526-2762
El Azteca - 828-526-2244
Flip Side - 828-526-4241
Fressers Eatery - 828-526-4188
Ghangri Asian Fusion Restaurant - 828-526-8500
Golden China - 828-526-5525
Highlands Smokehouse - 828-526-5000
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
The Ugly Dog/Dog House - 828- 526-8364
Wild Thyme Gourmet - 828-526-4035
Wolfgangs Restaurant - 828-526-3807
Bucks Cofee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cashiers Area Restaurants
Brown Trout Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474
Bucks Cofee Cafe - 828-743-9997
Cafe 107 - 828- 743-1065
Carolina Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
Chesters Chicken at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041
Chile Loco - 828-743-1160
Cornucopia - 828-743-3750
Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284
Grill at Jimmy Macs - 828-743-1180
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
Subway - 828-743-1300
The Gamekeepers Tavern - 828-743-4263
Wendys - 828-743-7777
Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
HiGHLANDS ReSTAuRANTS
Alttude Restaurant at Skyline Lodge Flat Mtn. Road 828-526-2121 $ $ $-$$ NC 77
Bellas Juncton Cafe 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC 828-526-0803 -$ C 76
The Bistro at Wolfgangs 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine 490 Dillard Road 828-526-4429 $$$ NC L 81
Dustys 493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762 C 71
Flip Side 30 Dillard Road 828-526-4241 $ C 71
Fressers eatery 470 Oak Street, Village Square 828-526-4188 -$ -$$ C 71
Ghangri Asian Fusion Restaurant 490 Carolina Way 828-526-8500 $ C 6
Highlands Smokehouse 595 Franklin Road 828-526-5000 $ $ C 64
*
The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering 350 S. Fifh St. 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ 76
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden 445 Main Street 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ NC 4
On the Verandah Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ NC 75
Rukas Table 163 Wright Square 828-526-3636 $$$ NC 73
SweeTreats Mountain Brook Center 828-526-9822 C L 77
SweeTreats Deli Corner of Main and South 4th St. 828-526-9632 C L 77
Ugly Dog/The Ugly Dog House 294 South Fourth Street 828-526-8364 C 71
Wolfgangs Restaurant 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
CASHieRS ReSTAuRANTS
Caf 107 Highway 107 South 828-743-1065 C 85
*On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market Crossroads 828-743-4334 78
Cornucopia Highway 107 South 828-743-3750 $-$$ $-$$$ C 77
The Orchard Highway 107 South 828-743-7614 $$$ Dinner NC 77
Zookeeper Mountain Laurel Shoppes 828-743-7711 $ $ BYOB C 34A
HI STORY
Highlands History
I
n the 1930s
and 40s, when
Highlands be-
gan to seriously
connect to the
outside world
via paved road-
ways, gravel was
in great demand.
The rock quarry
on Poplar Street
was booming in
more ways than
one. The dyna-
mites shock
waves cracked
w i n d o w s ,
knocked china
of its perches,
and shook many
a timber, not to
mention nervous
systems. It was
enough to make
even the most pi-
ous blast-pheme.
By 1951 the problem had reached critical mass. The town,
which owned the quarry, caved in, as it were, and agreed
to close it. Townfolk cheered. And just about the time the
last chorus of hallelujah faded to a pianissimo, the town
leased the quarry to John Miller. The blasting kicked into
high gear once again. Five more years of ka-booming and
Highlands residents were ready to riot. They circulated a
petition and demanded the town refuse to renew Millers
lease. In the dead of winter the town council voted on the
quarry issue. It was a tie. The pressure was on. Mayor Bill
McCall, perhaps his re-election a consideration, broke the
tie in favor of residents wishes to close the quarry. And
just in case you thought crazy politics was an invention of
more recent times, au contraire. Not long after, the town
council caved in once more and extended the lease an-
other fve years.
Residents were
livid. Robert Con-
lon and Hal Co-
peland who lived
above the quarry
on Little Bear Pen
blasted back . . .
verbally. Not only
was it jangling ev-
eryones nerves,
it was hazardous
to workers and to
the residents near
the blast site.
Then it happened.
Detonation rock-
eted a huge boul-
der 4,500 feet in
the air and sent it
crashing through
Copelands roof.
No one was physi-
cally injured, but
it was enough to
send Mrs. Cope-
land straight to Dr. Goodwin for sedation. Without further
ado Mr. Copeland took her to Hampton, Virginia. Shed
settle for the 90 degree Virginia heat if it meant a reprieve
from the nerve-wracking noise. Copeland was quoted in
The Highlander, If this doesnt prove what a great hazard
the quarry is, I dont know what will.The whole blasted
afair came to not so much a screaming, but a quiet halt.
The lease was not renewed and the demolition stopped,
permanently. In 1963 the town built a 2100 square foot
warehouse and vehicle shed on the old quarry site, which
is Highlands maintenance shed today. So next time your
rafters shake and your cast iron stove levitates a few inch-
es of the foor, dont blow up. Just call the city council
and see if the lease was renewed. Then, feel free to blast
away!
The Rock Quarry on the Franklin Road (Highway 28) in 1929.
by Donna Rhodes | Photo Courtesy Highlands Historical Society
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Village Walk
Hwy. 107 S. Cashiers
HI STORY
Cashiers History, Killer Tuberculosis
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
E
ssie Belle Zachary Pell was 23s years old when she
died at a Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Asheville. Two
letters she wrote from her deathbed to her mother,
Julia Beazley Zachary, in Cashiers, give us an insight into
that wasting disease. Following are excerpts from those
sad letters.
Asheville, N. C. Jan 16, 1907
Dear Mama:
Ill try to write a few lines and send by Hampton.* I am
feeling pretty bad this morning. I got up sick and then
vomited part of my breakfast, then went to sleep and
just now woke up. We are pleasantly situated now at No.
44 Clayton St. I think I will be satisfed here. Everything
is nice, clean and comfortable and they are good cooks.
Hampton can tell you what the Doctors think of me for he
has talked to them more than I. Dr. Briggs says I have Tu-
berculosis of the throat while Dr. Purefoy says my left lung
is afected. Dr. Briggs has ordered me not to speak aloud
under any circumstances. But I can whisper a little or write
or make signs. I have just eaten dinner. They brought me
a big plate full of nice tomato soup, a little dish of Irish
potatoes, one of corn, a big baked sweet potato, a dish of
slaw, some crackers, loaf and cornbread and a large glass
of sweet milk. I ate the soup, part of the sweet potato and
the milk. Im crazy to see Dana Bird.** Has she been back
to see you since I left? Fred*** could go down there any
day and bring her to you for awhile. Lovingly, Essie
Sunday morning (undated)
Dear Mama:
Im waiting for breakfast. I have managed to get my
clothes on and am out on my porch. I have on my wrapper
and it feels mighty good and fts good too. Bird****had
to take up the darts a good deal. I do not know if I am
getting any better or not. I am so weak that I can hardly
walk across the foor. My cough is no better. Ive tried ever
since Ive been here to get something to check my bowels
and at last, yesterday, he gave me some pills that would
help my indigestion and be good for the bowels too. The
pills are the size and the color of a Texas Runner Bean. He
makes me so mad I could bust. My feet have gotten cold
so Ill go inside and warm them. Lovingly, Essie [Essie
died March 17, 1907.]
*Hampton Pell was the husband of Essie Belle Zachary
Pell.
**Dana Bird Pell was the baby of Essie and Hampton
Pell.
***Fred Zachary was Essies youngest brother.
****Bird Zachary was Essies older sister.
Essie Zachary Pell is in the back row, extreme left.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
A Luxurious Estate
T
his luxurious estate in the prestigious community
of Cedar Hill is a visual feast. From its dramatic gat-
ed entrance to exquisite mountaintop vistas to dis-
tinctive hand-hewn wood and native stone construction,
it embodies the essence of mountain living at its best.
You can tell by the look of the home and guesthouse
interiors that the designers were attuned to the natural
setting. Imagine walking into all the textural delights,
colors and open feel of the forest, harmonized with
state-of-the-art conveniences.
The open foor plan lends itself to everything from pri-
vate luxuriance to elaborate entertaining. The spacious
master bedroom, ofce and two guest-suites are on the
main level, along with an extraordinary kitchen, a chefs
dream-come-true. It is equipped with top-of-the line ap-
pliances, granite counter tops, and amenities galore.
At days end, sip a glass of wine uncorked in the
wine-tasting room. Or take in the exquisite view from
the stone patio. Unwind on the screened porch by the
hearth, one of the homes three magnifcent stone fre-
places. You can relax knowing everything on the prem-
ises speaks of superb planning, expert craftsmanship,
elegance and comfort.
To show special guests hospitality at its fnest, ofer
them the separate log guest home with cozy living room,
stone freplace, kitchen and private bedroom.
You and your guests will thrill to the beauty of North
Carolina fora and fauna on almost three and a half acres
of exquisitely landscaped property. Designers have pro-
vided several scenic focal points including water fea-
tures and a magnifcent koi pond. This property is what
living in North Carolina is all about.
To learn more about this listing, visit online at:
www.ncliving.com. Contact Jochen Lucke for all
your luxury property needs at jlucke@ncliving.com
or (828) 226-1126.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
The Fall View from The Bald
Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
O
ne of the many things that makes life in Western
North Carolina special is being able to watch spring
climb up the mountains and then watching autumn
climb back down them.
On the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau you have the op-
portunity to catch the very first hints of fall colors up
high, and then to watch as they spread themselves out
down below. There is no better place to do just that
than the two towers crowning high summits to the
south.
The observation tower on Little Scaly is the easier
of the two to reach. Just take Dillard Road from down-
town Highlands for about four miles until you come to
the sign for The Mountain on your left. The Mountain
is a retreat owned by the Unitarian Universalist Church,
and the land is held as a nature preserve by the High-
lands-Cashiers Land Trust.
A short drive will bring you to the granite dome at
the summit of Little Scaly, a stand of 300-year-old oak
trees, and the observation tower overlooking the US-
DAs Blue Valley Experimental Forest.
If you want to be a little more adventurous, return to
Dillard Road and head south towards Rabun Bald, Geor-
gias second highest summit at 4,696 feet. Travel three
and a half miles and take a left onto Hale Ridge Road.
Cross the state line, then bear left onto Bald Moun-
tain Road, followed by a left onto Kelsey Mountain
Road. The road dead ends at the trailhead. Take the left
fork to begin your four mile hike. The loop begins as
a rocky single track trail, and there will be a couple of
steep and slick spots on the way to the fire tower atop
the bald. But the work you put in will be well worth the
360-degree panorama to be found there.
Bring along lunch and a jacket for the summit wind; if
the weather cooperates youll find yourself with a 100-
mile view for your picnic.
The glories of a gentle fall day in the mountains are revealed to anyone whos willing to take a stroll.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Golf Tips: Its all Balance
Contributed by Tom Chillemi, Toms Golf Tours, tnchillemi@windstream.net
A
mong all the things
that go into a golf
swing, this is prob-
ably the most abused part.
Forget the grip, straight left
arm, head down, etc., etc.
These are all important, but
none more so than being
able to take a full golf swing
and keep your balance. I
cant tell you how many
times in my many years of
teaching and observing golf-
ers I have seen some really
strange bodily reactions to
hitting a golf ball.
There is the notorious
fre and fall back. This is the
golfer that just as they are
striking the ball their weight
leans or jumps back towards
their right or back foot, caus-
ing them to weakly fip their
wrists at the ball while their
weight is moving backwards
and away from the intended
line of fight.
Then there is the famous
reverse pivot where on
the backswing the weight
leans on the left leg and on
the downswing goes to the
back or right leg. Just the
opposite of what should be
going on.
I think most golfers real-
ize that on the backswing
the weight should shift to
the right foot and on the
downswing shift to the left
foot and remain there with-
out falling of balance. They
just dont know how to do it
and or realize how absolute-
ly critical it is.
Just watch the Pros any
weekend on TV and tell me
how many fnish their swing
leaning away from where
they are hittingNone.
They all fnish in balance
with most of their weight on
their left side with the right
heel up in the air, the right
toe pointing down and their
belt buckle pointing at the
target.
I fnd the best way to
teach this is to do it back-
wards. I will take a student
and without swinging back,
manually put them in the
correct fnish position as I
mentioned above. I then
make them stay that way
for a few seconds and tell
them this is how we are
going to learn to follow
through. They all say it feels
pretty good.
We then take a few easy
practice swings and when
they get to the follow
through if they have done it
correctly I make them hold
it and count for 10 seconds
before starting again. After
they have mastered the fol-
low through without a ball
we then proceed to do it
with a tee. Usually they do
this fne. Now the hard part
do it with a ball. Automatical-
ly, most times they try and hit
at the ball instead of through
the ball and fall back. Its like
there is an invisible wall at
the ball and they cant get
through it.
My Dad gave me a great
swing thought to learn this
pretend the ball is a soft
white mushroom or a round
cotton ball. If it seems softer
its easier to hit through.
When they fnally learn to
fnish the swing properly we
then work on holding the
position until they have mas-
tered it.
We all have our swing
faults and all I can say is if
you can master the bane of
the poor golfer poor bal-
ance and weight transfer I
guarantee you will hit the ball
much longer and straighter
and more consistently.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Flu Shot?
T
here is not room in
this short article to
completely address
this question but there is
space enough to encour-
age each and everyone
of you to do some re-
search before taking the
shot. Do I get the fu shot?
No, I dont!
Each year most fu shots
contain 3 infuenza viruses,
one infuenza A (H3N2), one
infuenza A (H1N1) and one
infuenza B. The shot only
has a chance of preventing
you from getting a fu like
illness during the fu sea-
son if you so happen to be
infected with one of these
specifc infuenza viruses,
CBS News 2/13/13. Flu vac-
cine only provided 9 per-
cent protection for seniors
against the worst strain.
There are two types of in-
fuenza vaccines available in
the U.S.: inactivated inject-
able infuenza vaccine and
live attenuated infuenza
vaccines, which is inhaled
through the nose. Inacti-
vated, injectable infuenza
vaccines packaged in multi-
dose vials contain the mer-
cury preservative thimero-
sal but inactivated infuenza
vaccines in single dose vials
are thimerosal-free or con-
tain trace amounts of mer-
cury preservative. The live
attenuate nasal infuenza
vaccine does not contain
thimerosal. Each year for
those over 65 years old,
the efcacy rate drops to
30 to 40 percent but the
vaccine is assumed to be
50 to 60 percent efective
in preventing hospitaliza-
tion and pneumonia and
80 percent efective in pre-
venting death from the fu.
When health ofcals (CDC
and WHO) do not correctly
predict which fu strains will
be most prevalent, the vac-
cines efectiveness is much
lower for that year. www.
nvic.org
New Study Exposes the
60 percent Efectiveness
Flu Shot as 98.5 percent
Useless www.Mercola.
com 12/26/11.
So do some reading and
make your own decision,
but whether you choose
to get the vaccine or not it
is wise to do the following:
Cover mouth when sneez-
ing, stay well hydrated, eat
nutritious food, decrease
sugar consumption, in-
crease exercise, decrease
stress, get eight hours sleep
and make sure Vitamin D
levels are adequate.
We have additional in-
structions that we give
our patients and rec-
ommend certain prod-
ucts to strengthen their
immune system.
Contributed by Jim Johnson,
DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness
(828) 743-9070
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Asset Allocation and Your Portfolio
Contributed by
William Zoellner
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
O
ver time, the value
of stocks can go up
and down. Bond
prices fuctuate with inter-
est rates, as do other types
of fxed-income securities
such as certifcates of de-
posit and investments in
money-market accounts.
Predicting which invest-
ment vehicles are likely to
perform better than others
at any given point in time is
next to impossible. So how
do you choose investments
for your portfolio?
The answer may be to
follow a risk-reduction
strategy called asset al-
location. By dividing your
dollars among a variety
of investments, you can
decrease the likelihood
that all the investments in
your portfolio decline at
the same time. Of course,
by the same token, its
also unlikely that every
investment in your port-
folio would go up at the
same time.
Stocks, for example,
may be broken down into
domestic stocks of small
companies (small-cap),
medium-sized companies
(mid-cap), large companies
(large-cap) and real estate.
International stocks may
also be part of the mix, in-
cluding stocks in developed
non-U.S. countries and
less-developed (emerging
market) countries outside
the United States.
Stocks are securities that
represent ownership in a
company. You might want
to invest in stocks if you be-
lieve the price of the stock
will increase. Another
reason to invest in stocks
would be to collect divi-
dends. However, dividends
are not guaranteed, so a
company may eliminate
their dividends at any time.
Bonds represent a loan
to a company or other enti-
ty. Bonds have fxed terms
and fxed interest rates.
They typically generate a
higher income stream and
are historically less volatile
than stocks.
Cash and cash alterna-
tives are considered the
third basic asset class. This
class includes investments
such as short-term certif-
cates of deposit and mon-
ey-market instruments.
Holding cash as part of your
allocation can be a way
to park your money while
waiting for an appropriate
investment opportunity.
It can also be used to hold
funds for emergency use.
Answering these ques-
tions will help both you and
your Financial Advisor de-
cide what kind of asset al-
location will help you meet
your goals and then choose
specifc investments that
match your appropriate al-
locations. Bear in mind that
although asset allocation
can help diversify your port-
folio, it does not protect
against fuctuating prices
or uncertain returns.
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Chinquapin, Naturally
A
familys love of Chinquapin is an
extraordinary piece of moun-
tain land -- a naturally conceived
vision of environmental stewardship
perfectly balancing sophisticated living
and simple pleasures where you can
enjoy life as nature intended.
Chinquapin is a 2000-acre, private
and gated community located 10 min-
utes from Cashiers. More than just a
development, the community allows
nature to be the guide through con-
servation easements totaling over 700
acres and a meticulous land plan limit-
ing the community to 200 homes with
large lots carefully designed to mini-
mize impact on native ecosystems.
Chinquapins legacy began when the
Albert Carlton family purchased the
2000-acre tract of land in Glenville nes-
tled between the Fowler Family Tree
Farm and Panthertown Valley over 35
years ago. Like roots of the ancient
chestnut trees from which the com-
munity takes its name, family traditions
run deep.
In September of 1960, Hurricane
Donna caused disaster in Wauchula,
Florida, where the Carlton family leg-
acy began. Citrus growers and ranch-
ers for generations, the Carltons, like
so many from the area devastated by
Donna, sought refuge in the mountains
of North Carolina where they stumbled
upon and fell in love with Cashiers.
The couple enjoyed the tiny village
so much that they bought their frst
mountain home and the plateau soon
became a retreat for the Carltons and
their growing family. Then in 1977, in
the true pioneer spirit, they bought the
gorgeous tract of land known today as
Chinquapin, where the Carlton children
spent their summers working in the
familys Christmas tree felds, horse-
back riding, fshing and camping.
The Carlton Legacy has sought to
sustain the value of Chinquapin by
serving as stewards to the natural and
economic resources developing land
in harmony with nature. And with land
like Chinquapin, you want to take every
opportunity to explore it. Filled with 18
miles of private hiking and mountain
biking trails, bold streams with major
waterfalls, wilderness cabins, camping,
fshing, zip lining, and more, Chinqua-
pin provides its residents with fun and
unique outdoor experiences that will
never be forgotten.
It isnt about how to use the land;
its about how to use it responsibly.
Chinquapin lands are cherished; loved
and nurtured providing a grand es-
cape luring you in with natural beauty
and rustic mountain setting. You fnd a
harmonious balance between nature
and beauty where the protective cove-
nants and architectural guidelines have
been carefully designed with consider-
ation of conservationism to proactively
protect the land. The unique styles of
the communitys homes echo that sen-
timent, incorporating native elements
that blend seamlessly with the natural
surroundings.
A dreamy escape from large homes
on tiny lots or condos fghting for a
piece of a mountain view, Chinquapin
is an idyllic place to establish a home
base, where luxury, outdoor adventure
and appreciation for nature preserve
the balance between the landscape
and the life you and your family will
build here.
To learn more about this remark-
able community and for sales in-
formation visit ChinquapinNC.com
or call Chinquapin Land Company
at (828) 743-4507.
Contributed by Alison Moody
The pristine beauty of Chinquapin refects its heritage and an unwavering commitment to the future.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Serving Up a Slice of Vinegar Pie
V
inegar pie is the term
used to describe
a certain style of
Southern gossip. To get ab-
solution from saying some-
thing ugly, folks spoon on a
dollop of sweet to assuage
guilt. Heres how it goes:
Did you hear about poor
ol Buck Bailey? asked Pat-
sy.
No, whats going on?
said Caroline.
He lost his job, said
Patsy.
Noooodoesnt sur-
prise me though. Hes al-
ways been a barrel full of
cai n t- and- never- coul d,
bless his heart, Caroline
said.
Its a shame. And his
son is just like him, God
love the poor little spud,
said Patsy.
Well, that family has
a black cloud over them,
thats for durn sure, God
love em anyway. Hows
Carrie Ann taking it?
asked Caroline.
Not well, but she knew
what she was getting into
when she said I do. And
we all know she should
have said I not only dont,
I wont ever, bless her
pea-pickin pony-tailed
noggin, said Patsy.
We tried to warn her. I
feel sorry for her, but she
never had a lick of com-
mon sense, Lord love a hol-
low gourd, said Caroline.
Well, she was trying to
rescue ol Buck I reckon.
Some people just haul of
and do what theyre gonna
do no matter what you try
to tell em, Heaven help a
bleedin heart drippin with
good intentions. So sad, so
sad, said Patsy.
Yep, her ladle never
reached the bottom of the
bucket, but she is a sweet
little lump of butter . . . and
one of Gods children. And
she can bake a killer choc-
olate pie. Mmmm mmm,
makes my mouth water
just thinkin about it, said
Caroline.
That she can. Shes a
mess though. I heard she
had a melt-down between
the feminine products and
the Odor Eaters at the Pig-
gly Wiggly last week, said
Patsy.
You dont say, said
Caroline.
Its true, poor little
buck-tooth porcupine.
They had to call in the para-
medicals, said Patsy.
Ding-dong.
Somebodys at the
door, yelled Patsys
daughter.
Who is it? yelled Patsy.
Its Carrie Ann, Car-
rie Ann yelled through the
screen.
Carrie Ann, warbled
Caroline, switching from
gossip to sugar mode,
Come on in.
I brought yall some-
thing, said Carrie Ann,
waltzing in, hands full of
yum. Its a new dessert:
Chocolate Vinegar Pie.
Vinegar? said Caroline,
puckering her lips. Why
vinegar?
Oh, it gives it a little
zing to bring out the favor
of my other secret ingre-
dient. Its my best recipe
ever, if I do say so myself,
said Carrie Ann. I thought
we could sit a minute and
have some pie together.
Ill put on some cofee,
said Patsy, wiping a dribble
of drool from her lip.
They sat and ate, Patsy
and Caroline scarfng down
a huge piece each. Carrie
Ann passed on her piece
saying shed been enjoying
the ingredients all day.
Oh, look at the time,
Ive got to pick up Buck
from his new job today. It
pays twice as much as his
old one. Things are really
looking up for us. Why, I
even had time to sit down
and watch my favorite
movie today, The Help.
You know I just love it
when Hilly gets her come-
uppance and eats that
poo pie. I could watch that
scene all day long, said
Carrie Ann, a twinkle in her
eye.
Patsy and Carolines
heads swiveled in each
others direction. Their
mouths dropped open.
Well, bye, yall. And
make sure your hubbies
get a big ol piece of pie,
said Carrie Ann. Then
she strode out the door,
stopped, turned, and
looked straight at Patsy
and Caroline, their mouths
still agape, . . . bless their
sweet little ol pointed
heads.
by Donna Rhodes
Ewww! The barbed Southern way of gossip leaves an unpleasant taste in the mouths of its practitioners.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Conquering the Trail
S
h e i l a
Owens
and her
two sisters,
Reena Tay-
lor and Jill
Crowe HYOH
(hike your
own hike)d
the Appala-
chian Trail.
It took
16 years, a
week here, a
week there,
s q u e e z i n g
treks in be-
tween fam-
ily and work
obl i gati ons,
but they fn-
ished the last
and most dif-
fcult stretch
in Maine
this year.
Sheila says,
I wanted to
complete the trail before I reached 70! She accomplished
that with time to spare.
She adds, I am inspired and amazed at the woman who
recently swam from Cuba to Florida- at 64, a feat that she
was unable to attain when she was younger. This should re-
mind all of us not to use age as an excuse as long as we enjoy
good health!
Sixteen years ago, the three sisters (the fourth declined
the adventure) set out for a hike up Mt. LeConte, a 6,593-
foot mountain in Tennessee.
They nearly froze. A freak October snowstorm blasted
them. All they had was a little plastic cover for protection.
That would have been enough to dissuade a battalion of sol-
diers. But on the way home the trio decided now that they
had done LeConte and lived to tell the tale, theyd tackle the
whole Appalachian Trail.
They started with trail sections close to home. They would
chunk it up into week-long treks, which broke down into sev-
eral day-long hikes. Sheila would leave her car at the one end
of the trail, and her sisters would leave theirs at the other.
They plotted courses so that accommodations (camp area,
cabin, a hostel, etc.) were in the middle of the hike. There
theyd meet and spend the night. The next morning, theyd
fnish their
r es pect i ve
sections of
trail and take
their sisters
car to the
next leg.
Often their
aunt Dixie
A l d r e d g e
would go
along and
catch up on
her reading.
Their family,
right down
to great
gr a ndc hi l -
dren, were
gung-ho for
the intrepid
trio, even
though their
dad said, A
bear will get
you. He was
kidding, of
course, but
they did see 13 bears during the decade and a half, one or
two intent on ravaging their gear, though the girls never re-
ally felt in danger.
Thru-hikers do the trail in six months or less, and are deter-
mined, unique characters, and at some point the determina-
tion changes from physical to mental. But the girls enjoyed a
more leisurely trek which allowed them a bit of sight-seeing
and side excursions like the Patriot Path in Boston.
Sheila is writing a book about the trail experience. She
is four chapters in and having a great time recalling their
adventures. It was a huge accomplishment on many levels.
This trek gave them plenty of time to catch up as sisters.
And, truth be told, any one of them might have bailed had
they done the hike alone. But there was an element of
personal pride not to mention the dont-let-them-see-you-
sweat factor. They were a family team determined to see
the trail end-to-end, Georgia to Maine. And so they did,
HYOH. . . To learn more about their Trail experience, con-
tact Sheila Owens at sheila@landmarkrg.com. By the way,
Sheila works at Landmark Realty, and boy, does she know
real estate! She has walked it, talked it, and has seen the
entire Eastern Seaboard up close and personal. Call her at
(828) 507-8852.
by Donna Rhodes
Armed with determination, comfy hiking boots and a loving family, a trio of sisters take in the entire
the Appalachian Trail. Pictured: Sheila Owens (center), Jill Crowe (left) and Reena Taylor (right).
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
It Does a Body Good!
F
iber it does a body
good! Unlike the nutri-
ents that we gain from
the foods we eat, fber is
not digested but passes
through our body and out
as we eliminate, often car-
rying with it the byprod-
ucts of digestion, many of
which can become toxic to
our health and lead to dis-
ease. During transit, some
fber may ferment, an add-
ed anti-disease beneft.
Both soluble and insol-
uble fber are essential for
good health and disease
prevention. Soluble fber
dissolves in water, helping
digestion, latching on to
bad cholesterol particles
(LDLs) and lowering blood
glucose after eating. Insol-
uble fber (not dissolvable
in water) is mainly good for
adding bulk to your stool,
providing for better elimi-
nation and prevention of
disease as it keeps us clean
and free of toxins in the di-
gestive tract. Both forms
of fber are important to
include in each meal.
Most fber is easily at-
tainable in our diet as long
as we consume plenty of
fresh fruits and vegetables,
all natural forms of fber.
Quinoa is a complete pro-
tein, has both soluble and
insoluble fber, is gluten
free and tastes great! Its
a grain that cooks more
quickly than rice a beneft
in our busy lives.
When we consume
enough fber, we are bet-
ter able to digest and ab-
sorb the vital nutrients in
our carbohydrates, fats
and proteins.
Regular consumption
of fber allows for consis-
tent stool elimination and
the avoidance of constipa-
tion or diarrhea. We also
have to chew more when
eating foods with healthy
amounts of fber. The
added beneft of chewing
more is that we absorb
more nutrients because we
break the food down into
smaller, thus more easily
absorbed, particles. Chew-
ing more gives the body a
better sense of fullness so
we tend to eat less in the
process. This is good for
better health and weight
loss, if necessary. Since f-
ber can do all these won-
derful things for the body,
lets all get moving on this
bandwagon itll do our
bodies good!
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,
Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
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Whitewater Falls
If you can only see one waterfall in North Carolina, it would be hard to go wrong with Whitewater
Falls. A 411 foot drop on one of North Carolinas most powerful rivers makes Whitewater Falls a must
see on any bucket list.
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BEAUTY CONSTRUCTION CABINET DESIGN
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PAINTING MASSAGE
M
ost people do not as-
sociate hunger as be-
ing a problem in this
area, but many local people
are struggling to survive on in-
comes far below the national
poverty guidelines.
The mission of the Food Pan-
try of Highlands is to provide
nutritious food to anyone who
meets the income eligibility
guidelines for USDA food. In
the winter months, the econo-
mies of Highlands and Cashiers
slow to a standstill. This, com-
bined with increased heating
costs, drains funds from the
family budget that would nor-
mally be spent on food.
Thats why the services of
the Food Pantry are a god-
send. It allows clients to select
their own food. Thats basic food staples, as well as fresh
produce and some personal
items. The amount allowed is
based on the number of indi-
viduals in the family. Currently,
the Food Pantry provides food
for 272 families representing
824 individuals.
This vital enterprise relies
upon volunteers and dona-
tions to operate. Currently,
theres a critical need for sham-
poo, toothpaste, toothbrush-
es, dried beans, canned meat
and fruit.
The Food Pantry of High-
lands is located behind High-
lands United Methodist Church
and is open every Monday
from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M. Dona-
tions may be dropped of at
the church from 8:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. Monday through
Thursday and from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday.
The Food Pantry
Contributed by Lori Schmidt
The shelves of the Food Pantry of Highlands are
generously stocked with nutritious groceries.
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Highlands Biological Station
Contributed by HBS Staf
O
ver the last ten years, the re-
search interests of Highlands
Biological Station executive di-
rector James T. Costa have broadened
to include the history of science, par-
ticularly related to evolutionary biol-
ogy. In 2009 Harvard University Press
published Costas The Annotated Ori-
gin, in which he leads readers line by
line through Charles Darwins On the
Origin of Species, helping modern
readers better understand the con-
text, content and argument structure
of that epochal work.
Dr. Costa was on sabbatical at the
Berlin Institute for Advanced Study in
Berlin, Germany, for the academic year
2012-2013, during which he completed two books related
to Darwins contemporary, naturalist Alfred Russel Wal-
lace (1823-1913), co-discoverer of the principle of natural
selection. Marking the 2013 centennial of Wallaces death,
Dr. Costas books are part of a worldwide movement to
honor and reassess Wallaces considerable scientifc con-
tributions. The frst book is an annotated transcription of
Wallaces legendary Species Notebook, a working feld
notebook that he kept in the 1850s during his Southeast
Asian feldwork. In this notebook are many exciting in-
sights into the process of evolution,
all derived independently from Darwin
while Wallace traveled and collected
in Indonesia. Entitled On the Organic
Law of Change: A Facsimile Edition
and Annotated Transcription of Alfred
Russel Wallaces Species Notebook
of 1855-1859, the book will be pub-
lished by the Harvard University Press
in November.
Costas second book is a companion
volume to the frst; paying homage to
Wallaces remarkable achievements
through an analysis of the Species
Notebook, close comparison of Wal-
laces evolutionary insights with those
of Darwin, and a reassessment of the
conspiracy theories surrounding the Wallace-Darwin
relationship. Entitled Wallace, Darwin, and the Origin of
Species, this book is scheduled for a spring 2014 release
by Harvard University Press.
The mission of the Highlands Biological Station is to
foster research and education focused on the rich natural
heritage of the Highlands Plateau. For more information
about The Station, visit highlandsbiological.org. To order
your copies of Dr. Costas books on Wallace, visit hup.har-
vard.edu and search for Costa.
Highlands Biological Station executive director James T. Costa, publishes his second book.
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A Generation of Saving Lives
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone
I
t was just one generation ago...do you
remember going into any major-city mall
in America, and seeing a pet store?
Those retail outlets were acquiring
and selling animals from puppy mills, a
cruel and horrible practice of caging ani-
mals in small, unsanitary and unsafe con-
ditions, subjecting them to an existence
of inhumane treatment, ill health and
shortened lifespans.
A lot has happened in just one genera-
tion, and although puppy mills unfortu-
nately still exist, in the last 20 years the
number of animals euthanized in shelters
has dropped 70 percent. The single big-
gest reason is the heightened awareness
of the importance of spay/neuter. But a
second, and just as important, factor is the
increased percentage of families adopting
a pet from their local shelter.
October is National Adopt-a-Shelter-
Dog Month, and wed like to introduce a
special canine named in honor of our favorite magazine
Laurel! This sweet two-year-old female Labrador Retriev-
er mix was found wandering as a stray in
Sylva and given safe refuge at the CHHS.
We soon discovered Laurel was sufering
from an advanced case of heartworms, but
with proper veterinary care and generous
donations to the Laurel Fund a second-
chance fund to help CHHS with special
medical needs animals Laurel now has a
clean bill of health and is ready to fnd her
forever home.
CHHS has been saving lives, providing
compassionate care, and fnding loving for-
ever homes for abandoned and neglected
animals for the past 26 years. Please join
us. Celebrate National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog
Month by discovering unconditional love at
the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Soci-
ety is located on Highway 64, two miles
east of the Cashiers Crossroads. Shelter
hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Mon-
day through Saturday. For more infor-
mation, please call (828) 743-5752 or visit CHHS online
at chhumanesociety.org.
Bright-eyed Laurel was given a second
lease on life thanks to the compassion-
ate care shes received through the
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
now she needs a loving home.
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
(as shown left), type in the page
number where the
Monarch lies
(not including cover)
and win a
$50 Gift Certifcate to
Cafe 107!
Congratulations to Steve Sheppard, the September Winner of a $50 Gift Certifcate to Cafe 107!
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550 Wheelchairs to Bolivia
I
t began with a seven min-
ute speech, and ended
10 months later with the
partnership of 10 Rotary
Clubs, $40,000 and a life
changing experience.
Jim Hardy was told he
would have 20 minutes to
make a presentation to the
Cashiers Rotary Club. Jim,
who lives in Brevard, volun-
teers as an ambassador for
Free Wheelchair Missions
and was a last-minute fll-in
for another speaker who
had to cancel. He arrived
around 7:15 A.M. on that
Wednesday with a wheel-
chair in the trunk of his Toy-
ota. As he set up his power
point equipment the club
president, Vic Galef, told
him the club always adjourned promptly, without exception,
at 9:00.
Also scheduled during that one hour meeting were the
inductions of fve new members. Each was asked to give a
speech, and when the inductions fnished, it was 8:53 A.M....
Jim had seven minutes to give his 20-minute presentation.
So he decided to talk about Don Schoendorfer, the person
who started FWM in 2001.
Don holds a Ph.d. in mechanical engineering from MIT, as
well as 60 patents for biomedical devices. While in Moroc-
co with his wife, he saw a woman crawling on the ground
through trafc and asked his guide why she didnt have a
wheelchair. The guide replied that wheelchairs were too ex-
pensive for people in that country.
Some time later, after returning to his home in California,
Don concluded God had given him talents which should be
used to help the less fortunate. He kept thinking about that
woman in Morocco, so he went into his garage, took the
wheels of his mountain bike, sawed of the legs of a plas-
tic patio chair, bent some metal conduit used by electricians,
and built a wheelchair. Fast forward 12 years, and Dons orga-
nization has delivered almost 700,000 of these wheelchairs,
and their newest version, the Gen 2, to people in 84 coun-
tries. For $71.88, the cost to fll up a gas tank in an SUV, a
wheelchair can be manufactured, shipped and delivered to a
crippled person anywhere in the world.
Our Rotary meeting adjourned promptly at 9, and Jim
left with one check for one wheelchair. But many in atten-
dance also took his brochures. A few days later I went to the
web site for FWM, learned
more about them, and
sent a contribution along
with an email request ask-
ing how I could go to one
of these countries and help
with deliveries. I received a
reply that members of our
club had already donated
$26,000, and if we raised
$36,000 we could pur-
chase an entire container
of 550 chairs and choose
where they should go.
Unbeknownst to me,
Vic Galef was already hard
at work coordinating with
fve other nearby Rotary
Clubs and our Assistant
District Governor Jodie
Cook. Soon they had raised
$40,000 for this project.
Dr. John Baumrucker from Highlands had already been
to Bolivia on 15 mission trips, and he volunteered to coor-
dinate delivery and distribution of the chairs through four-
more Rotary Clubs in and near Montero, Bolivia. With all
the pieces in place, the chairs were ordered, manufactured
and delivered.
Don Schoendorfer came from California to Cashiers in
April, so he could meet this group of people who had coor-
dinated so much so quickly, and to personally train us in the
proper assembly of the Gen 2 chairs. Jim Hardy, his wife Al-
ice, and Tom Harley volunteered to go with me to Montero
for a week in May, where we met up with Dr. Baumrucker
and the local Rotarians. We were able to assemble almost
100 of the 550 chairs and distribute them to very poor peo-
ple...many who had crawled on the ground their entire lives.
For the frst time they now had mobility, independence and
some dignity.
My new defnition of a life changing experience: watching
the face of a 6-year-old crippled boy light up when he sees
his own personal wheelchair for the frst time. Then the tears
of joy begin pouring from his eyes, joined by the tears from
his entire family as they embrace you and thank you. Soon
youre crying with them. And all it took was the cost of one
fll up for a SUV.
For more information, go to Freewheelchairmission.org.
One chair will change the lives of an entire family.
Duncan Wheale is a retired senior Superior Court Judge from
Augusta, Georgia. He now resides in Cashiers and Charleston,
South Carolina.
Contributed by Duncan Wheale
Volunteer Jim Hardy helps a young Bolivan child
into the chidls frst wheelchair.
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Who Protects the Bear?
Contributed by Gary Wein, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust | Photo by Dr. Ran Shafner
E
very fall, folks fock to Rhodes
Big View between Highlands
and Cashiers to photograph
the bear shadow that appears in
the Chattooga River headwaters.
Photographers set up their camer-
as and patiently wait for the shad-
ow to creep over the mountains.
Have you ever wondered who
owns the parking spot at the Ma-
con and Jackson County line where
the photographers set up, or who
trims the vegetation back so you
can see the view? Have you ever
wondered who keeps the mountains in the background
from sprouting houses?
The answer to the frst two questions is easy. The
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust owns the ten-acre parcel
where everyone parks. It was donated by Margaret and
Ran Shafner and Bucky and David Thomas in 2006. HCLT
staf and volunteers keep the vegetation trimmed as well
as we can. Turns out the pesky shrub that seems to have
taken over the view lately is a rare endemic, Hartwigs lo-
cust, only known from a handful sites in Western North
Carolina. We are attempting to bal-
ance the growth of the shrub and
keeping the view cleared, not al-
ways easy with a North Carolina en-
dangered species.
The answer to the last question
is perhaps more complicated. This
view is dominated by wonderful
peaks, two that stand out are Rock
Mountain and Chimneytop, both
owned by Will and Becky McKee
but protected by a conservation
easement with HCLT. The story is
the same for Timber Ridge, placed
into a conservation easement by the Warren family in
2009 and Laurel Knob, placed into an easement in 2006
by Thomas and Georgene German. The rest of the view
is conserved by the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park
Service, and landowners that have chosen to not to de-
velop their lands yet. I guess you could say, a lot of folks
help to protect the bear at the Big View.
To learn more about or to become a member of the
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust check out our website at
hicashlt.org. Together we are saving mountains.
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Friends for Life
W
e at Friends For
Life want you to
know that we ap-
preciate your ongoing sup-
port for the animals at the
Forever Farm.
As always, the need for
funds to care for our dogs,
cats, and horses is ongoing
and growing.
Animals like Chance,
who was found as a stray
with a crushed pelvis, are
given a second chance at
life because of your com-
passionate fnancial gifts.
Recently we were made
aware of a unique way for
you to support our pro-
gram, the IRA Charitable Transfer. We hope you will con-
sider it. Under the IRA Charitable Transfer, people who are
70-and-a-half or older can give away as much as $100,000
a year from their individual retirement accounts to an eli-
gible charity, without having to include any of the transfer
as part of their gross income
for federal income tax pur-
poses. The transfer must be
made directly from the IRA
to the organization.
While some of you might
have considered including
Friends For Life in your es-
tate planning, the IRA Chari-
table Transfer is a way to
help our animals now, at this
crucial time, and to see the
results of your giving. Unless
Congress extends the trans-
fer, it will expire at the end
of 2013.
We urge you to contact
your attorney or fnancial ad-
visor to do specifc planning.
Friends for Life is a 501(3) nonproft charitable orga-
nization that operates the Forever Farm in Lake Toxaway
for senior and special needs dogs, cats and horses. For
information call (828) 508-2460 or visit our website at
friendforlifeforeverfarm.org.
Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director, Forever Farms
Animals like Chance fnd a loving refuge at the Forever Farm,
thanks to compassionate giving.
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Exciting News at Carpe Diem
T
here is a common theme that
runs through my life and that
of Carpe Diem Farmsperse-
verance, stick-to-itive-ness and nev-
er, never, never give up! If you have
followed our journey for the last 21
years you know just how persistent
we have been.
The equine family is the backbone
of the farm: our staf, teachers, col-
leagues and companions. They have
touched the lives of every person
who has participated or visited. In
sickness and in health they exem-
plify strength, compassion and un-
conditional love. Each has taught us
lessons that have brought us to our present and are creat-
ing our future.
We have exciting news! We have received our long-
awaited patent on Easys Slipper our therapeutic and
all round glue-on cufed horseshoe. Our two and a half
years of research and application on our herd as well has
shown remarkable results. Our aged horses with arthritis
in their ankles, knees or shoulders are able to resume ac-
tive lives and appear to be pain free. Those with issues
of the hoof: fat feet (which leads
to stone bruising and abscesses),
side bone, founder (laminitis) have
also shown marked improvement
in the growth and structure of the
internal structure of their feet. The
fexibility of Easys Slipper has led
to increased blood fow to the hoof
which in turns helps to oxygenate
the body.
Well launch Easys Slipper at
the International Hoof Summit in
Cincinnati, Ohio, in January. Any
horse that presently wears shoes
or has hoof or limb issues is a can-
didate for Easys Slipper. Trail, en-
durance, pleasure, show and even race horses will ben-
eft from the fexibility and shock absorption properties
of the shoe. The therapeutic uses are endless. We will
partner with farriers and veterinarians as well as owners
and trainers.
Once again, the horses of CDF have provided the
canvas on which the future will be brighter for horses
around the globe!
CDF is a 5013 non-proft organization.
Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
Easy's Slipper logo created by Beverly Nix
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters Celebrate!
B
ig Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers is celebrating its
frst year!
One year ago, several Cashiers residents decid-
ed it would be a wonderful idea to ofer this nationally-
recognized, successful program to the children attending
Blue Ridge Elementary and Summit Charter Schools. With
support funds from the Cashiers Community Foundation,
Wade Hampton Club, and Church of the Good Shepherd
Outreach Committee, the Cashiers Branch was established.
BBBS of Cashiers is the ninth branch formed within the
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina regional
agency, one of 335 agencies under BBBS of America. The
Highlands branch was formed in 2004 and works exclusive-
ly with children who attend Highlands School.
Within a few months, a partnership was formed with
Blue Ridge School and an In-School Program began with
seven mentors, or Bigs, visiting with their assigned Lit-
tles each week. In the spring a partnership was created
with Summit Charter School for an After-School Program.
Several children were referred as candidates for the pro-
gram and one match was made before school let out for
the summer.
Much has been accomplished in one short year, reason
for celebration. As soon as school began this year, chil-
dren in the program couldnt wait to be reunited with their
Bigs. All eight mentors were anxious to continue the re-
lationship with their Littles, too. With the school-based
programs, interaction between the children and mentors
is stopped for the summer months except for phone calls,
letters or email until school resumes when they can meet
on campus again.
For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been im-
pacting the lives of children and helping youth reach their
potential. Each time a child is matched with a role model,
we begin something incredible: a one-to-one relationship
built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future
of unlimited potential. Over the past two decades, the Big
Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model has emerged as an
evidence-based practice for positive youth development
and as an efective tool to help young people build resil-
ience and succeed in life.
Wouldnt it be great to provide the opportunity for all the
children across the Highlands/Cashiers plateau this great
experience? There could be learning, sharing and becom-
ing a friend with an adult from the community. There are al-
ways kids on the waiting list, both in Cashiers and Highland.
We need adults to step forward and ofer one hour a week
of their time. Just one hour, making a child smile, sharing
interests and having fun. We call it The Power of an Hour.
To learn more, contact Program Coordinator Debbie Las-
siter at cashiers@bbbswnc.org or highlands@bbbswnc.
org or 828-526-4044. Start Something BigToday!
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers has accomplished a lot in one year one hour at a time.
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Service Above Self
Contributed by Robin Phillips
S
ince 1910, the Rotary Motto has been Service Above
Self.
The mission of Rotary International is to provide
service to others, promote integrity, and advance world
understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellow-
ship of business, professional, and community leaders.
The Rotary Club of Highlands, a local arm of Rotary In-
ternational, embodies that mission here in our commu-
nity. With over 90 club members, we are able to reach
many organizations in the community through funding,
fund raising, and most importantly, service. Local orga-
nizations like the Literacy Council of Highlands, The Boy
Scouts, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Shop with a Cop, and
the Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic are just several of the
projects we support.
The main objective of Rotary is service in the com-
munity, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Ro-
tarians develop community service projects that address
many of todays most critical issues, such as children at
risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and
violence. They also support programs for youth, educa-
tional opportunities and international exchanges for stu-
dents, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational
and career development. Rotary is a service organization
that strives to achieve its objective of Service Above
Self through activities in four primary areas. These are
often referred to as the Four Avenues of Service.
Club Service promotes the development of acquain-
tance as an opportunity for service. It involves the activi-
ties necessary to make the Club function successfully and
achieve its goals.
Vocational Service represents the opportunity that
each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of
ones vocation as an opportunity to serve society. Rotar-
ians promote and foster high ethical standards in business
and professions and promote the recognition of the wor-
thiness of all useful occupations.
Community Service relates to the activities that Rotar-
ians undertake to improve the quality of life in their com-
munity. Particular emphasis is given to helping children,
needy families, the aged, the handicapped, and those
most in need of assistance.
Through International Service, Rotarians strive for the
advancement of international understanding, goodwill,
and peace through a world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service
programs, such as those mentioned above, all Rotarians
worldwide are united in a campaign for the global eradi-
cation of polio. In the 1980s, Rotarians raised $240 million
to immunize the children of the world; by 2005, Rotarys
centenary year and the target date for the certifcation of
a polio-free world, the PolioPlus program will have con-
tributed $500 million to this cause.
The Rotary Club of Highlands serves all of humanity through both local and international projects.
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Highlands Literacy Council
Contributed byTonya Hensley, Executive Director Literacy Council of Highlands
A
aaah, the lovely days of fall in Highlands are upon us.
As the days get shorter and cooler and children get
back into their routines, the programs at the Literacy
Council are gearing up for another eventful school year.
The after-school enrichment program, now known as
Kidz Korner, is open to all children in kindergarten through
third grade. This program features fun activities, free books,
homework assistance, computer games, and a free sub-
scription to National Geographic Kids magazine.
We are in the process of planning a science education col-
laboration with the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust that will
meet monthly during After School Enrichment. This science-
based learning program will follow the common core cur-
riculum for North Carolina, tying it in with what children are
learning in the classroom at Highlands School.
Last spring, we began a primary ESL class on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons and the program will continue this year
as well. Currently, Jacky Reyes, a former Highlands School
student and current Southwestern Community College stu-
dent, is working with this group of fve children. As a former
ESL student herself, Jacky understands the childrens needs
and works with them accordingly. If you have any experi-
ence in Spanish, we are seeking volunteers to work with this
group of children.
ESL study hall also meets on Tuesday and Thursday after-
noons and is open to children from 4th 12th grades. Faviola
Olvera, also of the International Friendship Center, works
with this group of students on homework, school projects,
and research.
As always, individual tutoring, GED classes, and ESL class-
es are ongoing and free to the public. Our computer lab, fea-
turing Wi-Fi and Rosetta Stone language software in both
Spanish and English is open to the public as well.
For information about any of our programs or the events
mentioned above, please call us at (828) 526-0863 or
check out our website. As always, fyers will be sent home
through the school and information can be found weekly in
The Highlander.
The Literacy Council of Highlands is a 501(c)(3) non-proft
corporation. We are always happy to accept donations from
the community. We are located at the Peggy Crosby Center
at 348 South Fifth Street in Highlands.
All our programs are free to the public. Visit us online at
highlandsliteracy.com.
The brisk days of autumn energize the Literacy Council of Highlands and its myriad programs.
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Relay for Life
A
s the American Cancer Society continues their tra-
dition of recognizing the eforts and accomplish-
ments of individuals and communities who help fuel
the mission of the American Cancer Society through Relay
For Life, we sincerely thank and appreciate the dedication
and commitment of our volunteers and staf who ensures
Relays success.
Relay began back in 1985 with the vision of one single vol-
unteer, Dr. Gordy Klatt, who ran around a track in his home-
town, Tacoma, Washington, for 24 hours asking for support
from people he knew, raising $ 27,000.
Building on what Gordy started, today, because of you, Re-
lay is the largest community engagement fundraising event
in the world! There are four million participants in more than
6,000 events ranging from community tracks, stadiums,
parks, airports, prisons, beaches, mountains, schools, shop-
ping malls, college campuses and corporate campuses. In ad-
dition, dogs are also joining the fght at Bark For Life events.
The Relay For Life Nationwide Awards and Recognition
Program is a tribute to some of the nations most outstand-
ing participants. The awards highlight the success of indi-
viduals, teams, committees, and events that defne the very
essence of what it means to be a Relay For Life staf, volun-
teer, community, and events that takes up the fght. While
no award can adequately recognize all that Relay volunteers
and staf achieve in their eforts to eliminate cancer, recog-
nition is a critical component in how the ACS acknowledge,
value and thank you for your time and commitment to mak-
ing a diference.
Relay For Life of Highlands also has a wrap-up party fol-
lowing our main event of the year, to thank everyone for
their hard work, give out some awards and talk a little about
next years plans.
Relay Chair Mike Murphy says Regardless of where we
end up fnancially, thank you all for everything you have done
this year to make the Relay For Life Of Highlands 2013 one of
the most successful, impactful, and remembered Relays!
Ruell Johnson from ACS commented that, Highlands
does Relay right.
On behalf of Relay For Life Of Highlands, thank you! To-
gether we are making a world of diference and creating a
world with less cancer and more birthdays! For more infor-
mation about Relay For Life Of Highlands, please visit relay-
forlife.org/highlandsnc.
Contributed by Ellen Baumen
Highlands Relay For Life takes a moment to celebrate its accomplishments.
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Second Home for Computers
W
hat do you do with an old
computer? Some sit unused
in a corner while others may
go to a recycling program. Many, un-
fortunately, end up in the trash. Thats
why one area business approached the
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley with an
idea. Why not rescue gently used com-
puters, refurbish them and fnd them
second homes where they are most
needed, namely in schools, non-proft
organizations or charities where bud-
gets are tight or non-existent? Rotary
agreed and the Community Computers
program was born.
Used doesnt always mean dead, and old is a matter of
perspective, says Duncan Baker, co-owner of Sounds Es-
sential, the local IT and marketing frm that proposed the
idea and is donating its time to refurbish the computers.
During refurbishment, the computer is stripped down
to its bare bones, completely destroying all existing data,
as well as any viruses or malware that may have been pres-
ent. The computer is then rebuilt with a modern operating
system and current productivity software.
The ongoing program has already
found new homes for several ma-
chines, including area schools and non-
profts. I am thrilled with the service
ofered by Community Computers,
says Dr. Jack Talmadge, Director of
Summit Charter School. We are able
to provide those in need with good
computers loaded with the education-
al software we use here at Summit on
a daily basis.
The need is still great, however. If
you would like to contribute to the
program, please bring items to the
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce,
located at 202 Highway 64 West near the crossroads in
Cashiers. Donated items may include PC or Mac comput-
ers, laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, keyboards,
and wireless routers. You are urged to donate the discs
for operating systems whenever possible. If you know of
an organization or program that could beneft from Com-
munity Computers, please email the program at info@
cashiersrotary.org or visit facebook.com/cashierscommu-
nitycomputers.
Contributed by Robin T. Taylor
Duncan Baker restores and recycles
computers in his home ofce for non-profts in
need of computers.
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Palliative Care
It was a dark and stormy night, may be the opening

for many a cheesy novel, but for us its the great be-
ginning of an even better story.
A marvelous turnout braved the wet weather to at-
tend a Barbecue and Bluegrass event, the first fund-
raiser and friendraiser for Four Seasons of Western
North Carolina. Nitrograss provided vibrant entertain-
ment along with Hudson Houses delicious barbecue.
The August 17 event raised an exciting amount of
funding through sponsors, donations, ticket sales and a
wonderful silent auction. Four Seasons Hospice and Pal-
liative Care of WNC serves Macon, Jackson, Swain and
Transylvania counties. Funds from this event are target-
ed to support the new Palliative Care Program that Four
Seasons is operating in the Macon-Jackson area.
Palliative care is a medical specialty focused on pro-
viding patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and
stress of serious illness whatever the diagnosis. Some
common illnesses treated with palliative care include
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart problems
such as congestive heart failure, neurological problems
such as stroke, Parkinsons disease or dementia, cancer
and other illnesses.
Palliative care is offered regardless of a persons abil-
ity to pay and is normally covered by most insurances.
Other services by the palliative care team are supple-
mented by grants and community support.
Evie Byrnes, an individual sponsor as well as Four Sea-
sons Board member, welcomed everyone. Evie shared
her personal commitment and passion for end-of-life
care and explained how hospice can help during this
significant time. After dinner there were brief presenta-
tions by Chris Comeaux, our CEO; Steve Mills, director
for Western North Carolina; and members of the Four
Seasons team. It has been a tremendously meaningful
opportunity to serve here because of the wonderful
people in this area and the strong community support
from so many individuals and organizations.
Through this event not only were funds raised but,
most importantly, new friends were made for the fu-
ture of hospice and palliative care in this area.
If you have any questions, please call Steve Mills at
(828) 450-8294.
Sloppy weather doesnt deter Four Seasons of Western North Carolinas
supporters from ensuring compassionate care for the community.
For a comprehensive list of area events
and happenings visit
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The Sculpture
Trail
Contributions are sought to honor the man whose vision inspired the
Village Green in Cashiers.
O
ne of the jewels of the Cashiers Community is the
Sculpture on the Green Collection.
Nestled on the Village Green, its composed of
seven permanently installed sculptures and has hosted three
biennial exhibitions.
Nine sculptures were installed this summer 2013 Sculpture
On the Green Biennial Invitational Exhibition. Visitors to the
Biennial Sculpture Exhibition have the opportunity to vote for
their favorite piece of sculpture. The voting was supposed to
last month, but The Village Green is extending voting through
the end of October for a Peoples Choice Award that will be
announced and presented to the winning artist.
The Biennial Sculpture Exhibition features sculpture by
nationally recognized artists. The pieces selected celebrate a
variety of expression, style and material. Some are whimsical
while others more traditional. Many of the pieces are arrayed
along The Glades area of the park, which can be accessed
from the trail behind The Village Play as well as from the wet-
lands boardwalk entrance in the picnic shelter area.
The Village Green itself stems from a dream by Al Balest-
iere. His original vision to preserve and protect this beautiful
corner of Cashiers from a hotel developer evolved to become
the wonderful Village Green, including The Village Play, The
Kara Leigh Pulley Park, The Wetlands Garden, The Azalea Gar-
den, the Village Commons, and the new Glades and Wood-
land Trail.
To recognize Balestieres far-reaching idea for the future of
the Crossroads, the Village Green Board of Directors has com-
missioned a bronze bust of him to be displayed in a beautiful
garden with a layer of mid-height plantings and taller ever-
greens as the backdrop.
It will be roughly 24 inches tall and will have The Vision-
ary carved on the front with one other sentence regarding
Al and his vision. The bronze sculpture will be installed on a
native granite stone pedestal behind the original dedication
rock.
In March 2012 the Village Green had a great start for the
fund drive on this project. There only remains $5,800 more
to be raised. If youd like to contribute, send your donations
to: The Village Green, Balestiere Garden Fund, Post Ofce Box
2201, Cashiers, NC 28717
For more information about upcoming events or how to
support the work of The Village Green, visit villagegreenca-
shiersnc.com or call 828-743-3434
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Toms Golf Tours
T
oms Golf Tours was
formed in 2000 by Tom
Chillemi a Class A Mem-
ber of the Professional Golf-
ers Association of America
since 1977.
At the time, he was the Head
Golf Professional and Director
of Golf at Sky Valley Resort.
He retired from this position
in 2009 and is now the PGA
Golf Professional Emeritus at
the club.
Tom still lives in Sky Valley
with his wife Jana and seven
dogs. Tom now works a couple
of days a week during the golf
season at Mountaintop Golf &
Lake Club, a beautiful club in Cashiers.
In 2002, Tom and his son Tom Jr. competed in the Inter-
national Father & Son Championship at St. Andrews, Scot-
land. They were fortunate enough to win the competition
with a three-day best ball score of 15 under par playing
the fnal round on the Old Course.
After visiting Scotland and Ireland, he fell in love with
the links golf in both countries. His frst few groups were
arranged by other large tour operators at very expen-
sive prices. After checking with the courses, lodgings and
coach companies Tom realized they were working on
huge margins to cover their overhead and he could easily
do the trips at much more reasonable prices. From there,
it was an easy step to Toms Golf
Tours.
Through his many years ar-
ranging golf tours to Ireland
and Scotland, Toms been able
to make arrangements with all
the courses, lodgings and coach
transport in both countries.
Since hes a registered Golf Tour
Operator in both Ireland and
Scotland, these are only coun-
tries to which he arranges trips.
Tom is an expert on golf in both
countries and is happy to share
his knowledge with his clients.
Tom started helping his
friends and fellow PGA Profes-
sionals with tours as a hobby
many years ago. Since then, the business has grown sig-
nifcantly, and Tom now helps hundreds of golfers arrange
their dream trips to Ireland and Scotland every year. Toms
Golf Tours has grown exclusively through referrals and re-
peat business from satisfed clients.
Youll feel pampered with the professional service and
communication, the luxury coach and driver. Enjoy a guar-
anteed time at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Groups
can be from four to 16 travelers. Non-golfers are welcome
they can sightsee on the coach while the golfers are on
the course.
To arrange your tour visit tomsgolftours.com or call
Tom at (706) 726-2003 or (706) 986-2357.
The majestic links of Ireland and Scotland are the privileged
domain -of Toms Golf Tours.
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Art Glass Creations
G
eorge Bernard Shaw said, You
use a glass mirror to see your
refection. You use works of art
to see your soul.
If thats true, Duane and
Marcia Faulkner excel in the
soul-seeing business.
Imagine having an heirloom glass
artwork to hand down to future gen-
erations. The Faulkners can design
one for you. They start with almost
any customized computer image of
your choosing, cut it into a stencil,
place that over a glass shape, dust
it with powdered glass, set it in the
kiln, and heat-fuse the image to glass.
The fnal step is melting and shaping
the glass over a form to mold it into a
plate, bowl, tray, or vessel.
Duane says, We had visited Highlands for years and want-
ed a small retirement enterprise. So we took over Dwight Bry-
ants glass business in July 2012. He taught us how to make his
signature glass plates. We have expanded that, adding some
of our own glass creations to the mix.
Their latest is hand-crafted cedar or
cypress birdhouses designed and built
by son-in-law Shawn Evans. The fnal
touch is colorful custom glass win-
dows and side walls. The little houses
are so incredible it kind of makes you
want to be a warbler.
In addition to new inventory,
the Faulkners have renovated the
2000-square foot cottage to rent to
visitors during the season. And they
gave the attached retail store a facelift
with quality glass creations to comple-
ment the traditional custom plates
and vessels the community has grown
to love.
So visit Art Glass Creations, 260
Franklin Road in Highlands. And con-
sider ordering custom glass hostess gifts, family reunion com-
memoratives, business logo artworks, country club event
mementos, keepsake treasures for Christmas, and more. Or-
der one or order by the dozen. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 4:30
P.M., Monday through Saturday. Check out their website,
artglasscreationsllc.com or call (828) 526-9292.
New Face at Highlands NC Realty
by Donna Rhodes
Y
ou know a real estate agent
has to be exceptional to sell
you a house, become a long-
term friend, and then hire you as an
associate 17 years down the road.
Thats how it was with Tammy Mo-
bley and Steve Sheppard, their con-
nection strong since 1996.
Steve, who hails from Wrights-
ville, Georgia, recently retired after
working thirty plus years for AT&T in
financial management. With an MBA
powering his decisions, first-hand
knowledge of the Highlands area,
and the skills to successfully man-
age over a billion dollars worth of
corporate business, Steve was Tam-
mys top choice to tap into her real
estate team. Tammy says, Buying
and selling a home whether its a primary or secondary
home can be very stressful and Steve has the perfect
qualities to assist our clients. His finan-
cial acumen and attention to detail will
result in superb customer service for all
of our clients.
Steve adds, Retiring to the area
and staying active with a new career
in Real Estate by joining Highlands,
North Carolina Realty is a dream come
true. He adds, Tammy and I have be-
come good friends over the years. I am
confident we are going to make a very
successful team.
Steve looks forward to hearing from
prospective buyers and sellers to assist
them in making their dreams come true,
whether they are looking to buy or sell
a palace or a weekend getaway.
Steve can be reached at (404) 219-
1349 or stevensheppard@frontier.com.
Licensed in both Georgia and North Carolina he can
help you make the right move.
Steve Sheppard
The dazzling creations of Duane and Marcia
Faulkner are magical in their colors and designs.
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Investments You Never Knew Existed
T
his is our frst opportu-
nity to introduce you
to Kingdom Legacy
Fund because for the frst
time ever, hedge funds are
allowed to promote them-
selves. Many investors con-
sider hedge funds the best
bet for achieving their fnan-
cial objectives because they
dont beat around the bush.
These specialized portfolios
are the darlings of the in-
vestment world and attract
some of the best manag-
ers available. The idea is
to hedge against market
declines (hence the name)
and produce consistently
positive returns, regardless
of the direction of the mar-
ket. In the past it has been
nearly impossible for new
investors to gain access to
high quality hedge funds
because they couldnt ad-
vertise or promote them-
selves to a larger audience.
Hedge funds are also lim-
ited to investors with a
higher net worth than the
average investor.
Kingdom Legacys found-
er, Mark Northrop, has been
a CPA for over 30 years.
Marks investing skills have
been consistently accurate
for several decades with
his familys money due to
his unique combination of
mathematical talent and
business insight. Starting
14 years ago we allowed
additional investors to take
advantage of our wisdom
and experience. The results
have produced some amaz-
ing years and a solid long
term track record.
Kingdom Legacys mis-
sion, with its ofces in Ca-
shiers and Ft. Myers, Florida,
goes beyond the nuances
of making money for clients
during the ups and downs of
the stock market. We have
been extremely blessed and
believe giving back is a way
of life. Signifcance does not
come from success. Signif-
cance comes from helping
and serving others. We try
to lead by example, stated
Mark Northrop. The com-
pany often matches a por-
tion of the clients charitable
giving when they give out of
their earnings in the fund.
All investments carry
risk, anyone investing in the
stock market knows this
and the markets seem ripe
for a pull back. There are
numerous reasons why we
believe the market could
pull back from the recent
all time highs. How much
it pulls back is debatable,
but we all know the market
has never gone straight up
forever. There are some
scary things just around the
corner politically, economi-
cally and especially with
Geo-politics in the Middle
East, which could create
havoc in the market. Al-
though for Kingdom Legacy
Fund investors, some of our
best returns were achieved
when the market was down
for the year.
Whats next for the U.S.
stock market? The mar-
ket has had a 50 percent
pull back twice in the last
12 years. Do you believe it
could happen even once
in the next 12 years? If the
answer to that question is
yes, you owe it to yourself
to investigate other op-
tions to hedge your port-
folio against that extreme
downside riskKingdom
Legacy Funds should be one
of those key strategies you
consider.
Please contact us to dis-
cuss how our advantages
can work in your favor.
Contact Mark at (828) 743-
3000 or visit KLFund.com.
Mark Northrop
COMMERCE
The Nichols Center
A
new music venue has opened in Clayton. The
Nichols Center is dedicated to bringing music
to music lovers while supporting the local mu-
sicians. David Nichols, working with Dean English and
Tom Nixon, owners of Blue Ridge Music, built a place
to feature all the musical talent here in Rabun County
as well as the surrounding counties.
The Nichols Center had its Grand Opening August 24.
The show featured Brad Barrett and Band, The Foxfire
Boys with guest singer David Nichols, and Mountain
Hoodoo with guest singer Dean English, all music local
to Rabun County.
The response was overwhelming as the show com-
pletely sold out. The Nichols Center received great
comments concerning the show and the new facility,
which seats 150. The concession stand was busy with
drinks and treats including popcorn. The show lasted
two hours.
Blue Ridge Music plans to rent the building out for
parties, receptions, gatherings of all kinds. Recitals for
the music students who attend the academy will also
be held here. Nichols Center is on the Campus of Blue
Ridge Music at 629 Duggan Hill Road, in Clayton. There
is plenty of parking.
Shows are generally two hours long. Tickets are usu-
ally $10. The place is family-friendly, and will offer all
pertinent styles of music. You can purchase tickets in
advance at Blueridge Music Academy. Shows in Oc-
tober are going to be every Friday and Saturday night
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
For info on performances, please e-mail nicholscen-
ter@windstream.net. Weekly e-mail announcements
will keep folks informed. Or call Bluer Ridge Music
Academy at (706) 782-9852. Also bands that would
like to perform at the Nichols Center, get in touch with
Dean English at the same phone number.
Contributed by Emmilyn Rivers
The Nichols Center music venue opens in Clayton, Ga.
COMMERCE
The Spice and Tea Exchange
Come in and smell the spices,

says Cathy Paul, the owner of
The Spice and Tea Exchange in
Highlands.
Cathy knows that one snif is all it
takes to seduce her customers. The
exchange is stocked with more than
120 fresh spices, 12 naturally-favored
sugars, 24 salts from around the
world, blends and rubs made from
a collection of secret recipes, and
more than 30 exotic teas. Youll also
fnd over 70 seasoning blends, hand-mixed by Cathys son,
blend master Brad.
The place is catnip for chefs, kitchen connoisseurs and
anyone who loves a dish prepared with love and care. Its
set up like an old 18th century trading post, with the trea-
sures arrayed in apothecary jars. The spices are of the fn-
est quality and many are those hard-to-fnd components
that can elevate a recipe into a treasured heirloom.
With a name like Spice and Tea Exchange, you can count
on a dizzying assortment of teas, ranging from the famil-
iar comfort of International Breakfast Tea to the exotic
spice of Emperors Chai Tea. For fun, you can complement
your tea with Dark Cocoa Sugar, or Ginger Sugar, or Maple
Syrup Granules. If youre looking for
a cafeine-free alternative, consider
TSTEs selection of tisanes.
The store also ofers recipes, gift
boxes and accessories to comple-
ment the spice and tea selections. If
the choices threaten to overwhelm
you, you can select one of the Gour-
met Sample Packs assortments like
Floral Teas, the irresistible Curry Sam-
pler, the Grillers Sampler, the Fish-
ermans Sampler and the Big Game
Sampler (perfect for tailgating celebrations). Speaking of
the Big Game Sampler, visit the Spice and Tea Exchange
for a free card containing recipes for Tailgaters Burgers
and Brats, Chipotle Smoked Corn, Matanzas Chili, and
Cheesy Spice Girl Dip.
At the center of it all, Cathy welcomes browsers like a
trusted friend in the kitchen, ofering insight and advice.
She dispenses samples and recipes with a warm manner
that ensures repeat visits.
The Spice and Tea Exchange is located at 330 Main
Street in downtown Highlands. For more information, you
can call (828) 482-1609. But really, you owe it to yourself
and your friends to stop in.
(828) 743-1999 | www.ncliving.com
Representng fne homes, lots & communites on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau
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Sagee Manor
Sagee Manor in Highlands, North Carolina is truly a masterpiece of architectural, interior and landscape design. The levels of crafsmanship and artstry
found in Sagee Manor are unsurpassed in the Highlands area. Created by renowned architect Keith Summerour, this magnifcent seven bedroom estate
sits on over 10 acres and includes shared ownership of another 11 acres. An additonal 27 acres are also available for those wishing to purchase the entre
mountaintop; it is suitable for future development, if desired.
Perched atop the southern plateau of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sagee Manor ofers stunning long-range mountain views in every directon. The estates
elevaton of 4,200 feet ensures that its owners, family and friends may enjoy the cooler summer temperatures aforded to residents of the Highlands/
Cashiers Plateau.
The vibrant village of Highlands with its breathtaking mountain vistas, mesmerizing waterfalls and wooded forest draws second-home owners from
across the country and visitors from around the world. Highlands is known for its quaint inns, upscale shops and renowned eateries, as well as its excellent
private golf and country clubs. Ofered at $10,900,000.
HigHlandS
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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.
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Exclusive Farmhouse Estate Overlooking lake glenville
NEW LISTING!! 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, frst-class game room for kids and guests to enjoy, and a gourmet
kitchen for the chef in you. 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 behind the gates of 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. MLS# 77856. Ofered at $1,995,000.
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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 resi-
dence 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.
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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.
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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.
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lakefront Home in Strawberry Hill
This adorable three bedroom lakefront home in scenic Strawberry Hill has exceptonal views of Lake Glenville. The gently sloping property is over two
acres and ofers easy access to the lake and dock. The home features a detached double garage, rich wood foors, great room with cathedral ceilings,
beautful clerestory windows, a wood burning freplace and an efcient remodeled kitchen. Furnished. Make an ofer! MLS#75698. Ofered at $875,000.
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 $649,500.
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.
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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 Glen-
ville. Driveway started, dock, underground utli-
tes, 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 pre-
mier 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 Glen-
ville. 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 enjoy-
ing all of the amenites of Summer Hill and Lake
Glenville, while you build your dream home.
MLS# 77892. $250,000.
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.
The lake Club
This is one of the most desirable lots in The
Lake Club. Easy access from street with great
building site. Lot has big lake views and a great
mountain view of Big Ridge. Enjoy the wonder-
ful clubhouse and the use of boat docks on Lake
Glenville. MLS# 77471. $365,000
The lake Club
Large lake and mountain view lot in The Lake
Club. Community park and wonderful party
house and dock on Lake Glenville. Paved roads
and gated community. MLS# 76309. Ofered at
$325,000.
The lake Club
Located in the The Lake Club, a gated commu-
nity with mountain and lake views. Community
clubhouse and lake access. MLS# 76310. Of-
fered at $210,000.
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.
greycliff
One of the best Lake Glenville view lots cur-
rently 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.
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 homesite
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, or start designing your dream home. MLS# 77495. $595,000.
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.
lakefront Cabin
Wonderful lakefront cabin situated on quiet cove. A-Frame like construc-
ton, 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
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.
lake glenville lots and land
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Stone Pointe
Lot 2
Everything Stone Pointe has to
ofer, plus 191 feet of lakefront!
MLS# 76232. $325,000.
Stone Pointe
lot 3
Exceptonal lakefront lot with
expansive views over Lake
Glenville. Ofered at $325,000.
Stone Pointe
lot 4
Expansive views from this
lakefront lot with 200 feet
on Lake Glenville. Ofered at
$345,000.
Stone Pointe Lot 7
Exceptonal lakefront lot on Lake Glenville in Stone Pointe, one of the fnest
lakefront communites. Both southern views and western lake views will be
appreciated from the future home. This gated community features beautful
landscaped common areas with irrigaton system feed from storage tanks
that also can be used for fre protecton in the community. A 4 bedroom
septc system permit on fle. MLS# 76241. $595,000.
Bear lake island
Unique island situated in Bear Lake with a private causeway for access. 1360
feet of lakefront at Duke line with white sand beaches. 16 GPM well, 12
bedroom septc installed, vested for 4 lots, 2 docks included with sale. Great
opportunity for private lake estate or family compound. Owner fnancing
available with 20% downpayment at 5%! MLS# 76352. Ofered at $895,000.
Bear Lake Reserve 283
Phase II Large Peninsula lakefront lot. 584 feet of frontage. Very level,
easy buildable, shared dock installed and included. Big views of lake and
mountains. Easy walk to lakefront clubhouse where dining, bar, pools,
ftness center and more are located. MLS# 76353. Ofered at $550,000.
Photo from Stone Pointe Lot 6
Owner Financing available
On six exceptiOnal lakeFrOnt prOperties
two on Bear Lake and four on Lake GLenviLLe
terms: 20% down and BaLance over five years at 5% interest rate
Photo from Stone Pointe Lot 4
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Hogback lake
Newer LAKEFRONT home with wood cathedral ceilings and foors,
clerestory windows and open foor plan creatng a light, bright cheer-
ful 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 ga-
rage. Best move-in conditon Hogback Lake home on the market!
MLS# 75806. Ofered at $499,000.
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 picturesque 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.
Bear Lake Reserve 280
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 below purchase price in 2006. MLS# 73993. Ofered at
$599,000.
Bear Lake Reserve Clubhouse
Hogback lake
Lakefront retreat 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 through out 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.
Ofered at $549,000.
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Trillium links
This beautful free standing condo is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath which has been taste-
fully upgraded. Upgrades include new appliances in the gourmet kitchen, and a
separate dining room as well as an ofce have been added to the original plan.
The outside covered decks overlook the green of the 2nd fairway and the upper
deck has its own cozy freplace. Golf cart included. MLS # 76494. $595,000.
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. $795,000.
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 compre-
hensive amenites package. MLS# 76292. Ofered at $695,000.
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. Bonus room ideal for
game room and/or additonal sleeping. MLS# 76308. Ofered at $575,000.
Trillium - Signal Ridge lodge
This spacious golf course home is beautfully furnished and ready to move in
to. Spacious wrap around decks can be found on both the upper and lower
levels overlook the 14th fairway. Included in the price of this home is a golf
cart with private cart storage and a 21 foot Tahoe deck boat for great family
fun on Lake Glenville. MLS# 77472. First tme on the market at $595,000.
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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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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. 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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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. 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. Ofered at $1,395,000.
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CEdaR Hill
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.
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Cedar Hill 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.
Lot Number Road Name Acreage Price Views Exposure
12 East Ridge Road 2.50 $395,000 Exceptonal, long range mountain, year round Southern
13 East ridge Road 2.00 $385,000 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 Southern
30 Ivorybill Way 2.94 $199,000 Exceptonal, mountain, 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
54 Ledgeview Road 1.48 $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
19 East Ridge Road 1.43 $149,900 Exceptonal, mountain, year round Southwest
32 East Ridge Road 1.46 $185,000 Good, mountain Northeast
79 Parsons View 2.11 $150,000 Great, mountain, year round West
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Cedar Hill Estate lots
Situated high atop Cedar Hill on East Ridge Road,
this 2.72 acre lot features an easy building site for
the perfect mountain retreat. One of the fnest
lots currently available. View shown above. MLS#
73864. Ofered at $275,000. View shown above.
High elevaton, easy build lot with ridgeline
views. Owner fnancing is available! MLS#
72809. Ofered at $150,000 (lot not shown).
Situated high atop Cedar Hill on East Ridge Road, this
1.46 acre lot features an easy building site for the
perfect mountain home with great views. Located
just minutes to Cashiers and Sapphire, the gated
community of Cedar Hill is conveniently located to so
many amenites. MLS# 77136. Ofered at $185,000.
Family Retreat
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
This wonderful 3 bedroom home in the gated community of Cedar Hill is newly listed and represents a great value for this premier
community located just minutes from Cashiers and Sapphire. The open foor plan is great for entertaining and features such as granite
counters and stainless appliances in the kitchen, a stone freplace in the living room, lower level family room, make this home a must see.
Situated on 4.8 acres and nestled in the woods for additonal privacy. MLS# 75102. PRICE REDUCED to $624,900.
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Spectacular Mountain view Estate
Enjoy your own private showings of the elusive Bear Shadow every fall from this elegant mountain estate with breathtaking panoramic
views, including famous Whiteside Mountain. Conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers, it sits on over 2.5 gentle acres, ofering
easy access and privacy. With refned crafsmanship, exceptonal architectural design and atenton to every detail, this luxurious home is
the epitome of gracious mountain living and entertaining. Features include four large bedroom suites, an expansive Carolina porch with
beautful stone freplace and built-in Viking grill, custom cabinetry, hand forged freplace grills, heated travertne fooring, billiard room, and
so much more. This stunning home is in immaculate conditon and ready for your family to enjoy! MLS# 77151. Ofered at $2,750,000.
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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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Old Highlands Park
Beautful downtown Highlands condominium at Old Highlands Park. Walk everywhere, only a block from shops. Decorator furnished,
ready to move into with just a few exceptons. This is a very private locaton within the community. The Highlands Land Trust owns behind
the building and the condominium associaton owns the view from the deck. Lush landscaping is a trademark for Old Highlands Park. Each
unit shares a carport. There is a community fre pit close by which overlooks Harris Lake! MLS# 77530. Ofered at $989,500.
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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. It is all on 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. The landscape is beautful and
there is 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.
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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 uniquely 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. Relax and enjoy the lush forest surroundings and crisp mountain air. Wildcat
Clifs Country Club us a orivate club and membership is by invitaton only. MLS# 74752, 74753, & 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. Ofered at $799,000.
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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. Lightening protecton, whole house humidity control, water fltraton system.
Privacy, view, only 10 minutes from Cashiers Crossroads, paved access. 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.
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Take tme to enjoy life. Spacious
custom home has it all! No
expense spared in 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.
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Equestrian Estate in Bald Rock
First tme on the market! This beautful custom built equestrian estate is located in the heart of Bald Rock on over eight acres. The spacious foor
plan has an open living, dining and kitchen area with a stone freplace and soaring wood cathedral ceilings. The large master suite and ofce open
onto a screened porch on the main level. The lower level features two bedrooms with private baths, dedicated exercise room and a family room with
another freplace. The upscale barn has three stalls with fy-spray systems, plus a feed room, wash rack, bathroom, vents with pulleys, concrete foors
and a metal roof. The three fenced pastures come complete with water. MLS# 77664. A great value at $1,175,000.
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Cedar Ridge Farm
Locally known as the Llama Farm, is perched on the top of Little Sheepcliff Mountain and is just a short drive to the quaint town of Cashiers. Overlooking Sapphire Valley with
long range layered mountain views, this custom built gentlemans farm has a very private pastoral setting at a cool 4,000 ft. elevation! The exterior is reminiscent of Victorian-
style architecture with several antique stained glass windows and light fixtures, while the interior boasts a more country farm feel. The inviting living room with warm wood
floors and soaring beamed cathedral ceiling has a wall of glass to showcase the magnificent mountain views. The country kitchen features a large breakfast bar island with a gas
cooktop & granite countertops. In addition 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 little over 19 serene acres. This is truly one-of-a kind estate property and is on the market for the first time! MLS# 77917. Offered at $1,750,000.
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Elegant Mountain Home
With breathtaking views overlooking the entre Cashiers Valley, this beautful luxury crafsman style home in Pinchot is waitng for you. The
home is within easy distance of downtown Cashiers and Lake Glenville. Easy family enjoyment with two spacious master suites and two ad-
ditonal guest rooms with shared bath along with a full suite including bath over the two car garage. MLS# 76266. Ofered at $1,295,000.
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downtown Highlands
Spacious family home with privacy in town. Located only 3 blocks from Main
Street with 3+ acres. High ceilings, wood foors, water cop, and large Carolina
porch with large stone freplace to enjoy outdoor living in the mountains.
Great home for entertaining, light and bright and open. MLS# 76396. Ofered
at $1,150,000.
Overlooking Country Club of Sapphire valley
Listed $86K below 1/2013 appraisal! The best view of all the WOW features: Chimneytop Moun-
tain, Horsepasture River, CCSV golf course and 2 ponds! Completely re-designed, remodeled
and updated 08-12. Heart of pine foors, granite counters, new kitchen open to living room,
formal dining and TV room. Master on main, fnished lower level with family room, bedroom,
bath, game room. The Country Club of Sapphire Valley is a private club & membership is by
invitaton only. Motvated seller! MLS # 76505. Ofered at $895,000.
Stonecreek Estates
Custom built log home with the fnest of fnishes! A warm & cozy all wood interior: heart pine foors with a special
copper coatng & beamed wood ceilings accented by a stacked stone wood burning freplace. Top of the line
appliances, including an $8,000 Heartland gas range, wine cooler, high-end cabinets, dishwasher drawers, granite
countertops. Living room opens onto the gourmet kitchen, dining area and a covered porch with stone freplace
and separate garage apartment. Walk to Sapphire Resort amenites & The Country Club of Sapphire Valley - where
membership is available upon invitaton. MLS# 77923. First tme on the market and being ofered at $649,000.
High Camp at Spring Forest
At 4100+ f. elevaton, this spacious one level home has breathtaking
panoramic long range mountain views. This home boasts soaring
cathedral ceilings and a massive natve stone freplace in the great room,
as well as an expansive master suite with sitng room and freplace.
MLS# 72620. This exceptonal gated estate ofers some of the fnest
views in the area. Price reduced to $1,125,000.
Equestrian Estate
One of two equestrian estates currently on the market in Bald Rock! 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 and
private setng make this estate perfect for year round living. MLS# 77245.
Ofered at $1,295,000.
lets Play golf!
This custom built home in Golf Club Estates has it all Horsepasture River and Country Club
of Sapphire Valley golf course frontage, plus incredible mountain views! Other notable features
include an elevator, wine room, billiard room, wet bar, generator, ample storage, as well as
extra sleeping quarters with a full bath on the lower level. The property is very private, with lush
landscaping, a cozy fire pit and Chimneytop Creek meandering through it. Club members can
take the cart path right to CCSVs acclaimed golf course. MLS# 77146. Newly priced at $1,195,000.
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Fairway Hamlets
Completely renovated 3 bedroom home conveniently located near the
Country Club of Sapphire Valley. This light and bright home features vaulted
ceilings, freplace in the living room, a large screened porch, and a 2 car
garage. The spa like master bath is just one of the luxury appointments that
distnguishes this home. MLS# 76166. Ofered at $625,000.
Bridge Creek
New constructon, never occupied. Flat corner lot, wraparound
porch, screen porch, all wood inside and out. Gas starter, 2 freplaces,
one in and one out. Large rooms, granite tops. Whole area walkable,
covered bridge entry into gated community. Common areas include
chimney garden and large fshing pond. MLS# 75731. $629,500.
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 $659,000.
Highlands Country Club
Main house is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bath.
Located in the heart of Highlands Country Club of of Cobb Road. Wooded lot with
lots of natve Rhododendrons insures privacy along with convenience of walking
to clubhouse. 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 Highlands Country Club POA. MLS # 76645. $1,100,000.
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.
lake glenville
area
Fabulous farmhouse style
cabin in this gated communi-
ty located on the west side of
Lake Glenville. Tranquil views
over the pond and waterfall
from the covered pato with
stone freplace. This homes
interior was professionally
decorated and is being of-
fered turnkey for the per-
fect mountain getaway. This
newer home is now available
without the delay and anxi-
ety of building! MLS# 76355.
Ofered at $699,000.
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Sapphire valley
Magnifcent estate setng on over 5 acres with 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, and
many more features. MLS# 76472. Ofered at $594,000.
Stonecreek Estates
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 $729,000.
Whisper lake
Newly listed! 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 tops, 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.
Mountain views in Sapphire valley
This stunning home with beautful mountain views features an open foor
plan perfect for both small and large gatherings. The professional decoratng
exudes a warm and invitng feeling from the foyer to the covered decks. Two
master suites, a lower level family room and three freplaces are some of
the features that make this recently built home a turnkey mountain retreat.
MLS# 77369. Ofered at just $595,000.
Bridge Creek
This charming home sits in the prestgious neighborhood of Bridge Creek. The
extensive landscaping and stunning curb appeal leads the way to a true mountain
home with all the upgrades and crafsmanship expected from a buyer. 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. $585,000.
Sapphire valley
This welcoming move-in ready home ofers amazing views of Chimneytop Mountain
and Sapphire Valley. The spacious kitchen, living and dining areas open up to a
covered deck and the beautful views beyond - 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.
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Retreat
This home is the perfect mountain
retreat with plenty of room for
kids, grandkids and dogs. With
a bonus room it acts like a 5
bedroom house, with 2 family
gathering areas and 2 kitchens.
The lof currently acts as an ofce
and can also accommodate a
sleeper sofa. This mountain home
has a stunning view of Laurel
Falls and beautful sunsets. With
11 miles of gravel roads, this
subdivision is perfect for family
style ATV usage. You can easily
access mountain hiking and biking
in nearby Panthertown! MLS#
77218. $469,000
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.
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 fireplace has all of the mountain finishes, that
make it a perfect mountain retreat or year around residence.
MLS # 76101. Offered at $469,000.
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. The 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 living porch, or retreat to the
downstairs family room with an additonal wet bar. MLS# 77682. Ofered at $629,000.
Holly Berry Estates
Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath with bonus room and two car garage.
Custom home on 6.75 acres nestled between two mountain streams
home to natve trout. Open foor plan ofers a great room with high
pitched wood and beamed ceilings, hardwood foors and massive stone
freplace. Enjoy the sounds of the stream from a large screened porch and
large open decks. MLS #74879. Ofered at $499,000.
Holly Forest
Fabulous tree top views of #3 fairway and green and #4 fairway of
Sapphire Natonal Golf Course plus great unobscured year round
mountain views! Brand new and perfectly staged 4 bedroom and
3 bath home with 2 covered decks - one with freplace. MLS #
76175. Recently reduced to $485,000.
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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.
Bald Rock Cabin
Just completed new family room additon with wood-burning freplace,
wood foors & cathedral wood ceiling! Plenty of room to add a large dining
table for entertaining, too! New roof, new master bath with heated foors,
jeted tub, marble shower. Cozy open kitchen & living room with freplace
& soaring wood ceiling. MLS# 76202. Ofered at $425,000.
Sapphire valley
First tme on the market! Heres your chance to slow down and enjoy living in
the mountains at an afordable price! All on one level, this low maintenance
home is in mint conditon and has been lived in only seasonally. The light and
bright living area opens onto a wonderful covered screened porch. Walk to
Sapphire Valley Resort amenites and the CC of Sapphire Valley (membership
available by invitaton only). MLS# 77325. Ofered at $428,000.
Holly Forest
Beautful newer home with all the mountain charm for todays buyers.
Fabulous kitchen overlooking water feature and great room with vaulted
ceilings. Split foor plan with 2 separate decks overlooking private yard.
Lower level features home theater, bonus room, and craf room, which set
this home apart from others in this price range. First tme on the market!
MLS # 75638. $445,000.
Charming new Construction
Nestled up against the treasured lands of Nantahala Natonal Forest, this
brand new three bedroom, three and a half bath home ofers mountain
views and plenty of charm. The open main foor plan makes entertaining a
pleasure, and the family/bonus room with bath on the lower level adds extra
living space. The well-appointed interior includes a beautful stone freplace
in the great room, rich wood foors and ceilings, stainless steel appliances in
the kitchen, and much more. MLS# 75269. Ofered at $439,000.
Holly Berry Estates
This invitng 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is situated on over 5 acres and has
been renovated and updated. It ofers exceptonal views of Greens Creek and
rock face. The interior features wood foors, granite countertops, stainless
steel appliances, two stacked stone wood burning freplaces, and open decks
for enjoying the picturesque surroundings. MLS# 74961. Ofered at $425,000.
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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.
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Sapphire valley
Bold stream! Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath move in ready home
on scenic Hogback Creek. The driveway and yard have been
wonderfully landscaped and mature hardwoods surround the
property. The home has an open foor plan, cathedral ceilings and
a covered deck. Located in the heart of Sapphire Valley with all
Sapphire Resort amenites included. Ten minutes to shopping,
restaurants, lake access, golf, community center, swimming
pools, weight room, etc. MLS# 77739. Ofered at $315,000.
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 rushing 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. $299,000.
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
well thought out home, a must see for serious buyers. Built to your specifcatons with
changes welcome. MLS# 78020. Ofered at $359,000.
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.
Toll House village
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 face that only Mother Nature could have created.
MLS# 78067. Ofered at $299,000.
Holly Forest
This adorable, low maintenance home features beautful, year round, long range
mountain views at a very afordable price under $400,000 - a rare fnd indeed!
This classic three bedroom, two and a half bath home has a wrap-around covered
porch, wood foors, wood burning stone freplace and a detached garage, along
with a stylish kitchen with breakfast bar, master suite on the main level, and two
bedrooms on the upper level. MLS# 77319. $399,500.
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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.
Highway 64 East
Great business locaton between the
Crossroads and Ingles. Fantastc expo-
sure on the most traveled secton on
Highway 64. Ofce, retail, etc.... the
possibilites are endless! MLS# 74098.
Ofered at $365,000.
Prime location across
From ingles!
3 Tracts Choose your
combination
Convenient in town locaton in Cashiers for
residental and commercial development.
Great locaton with access from Highway
64 East across the street from Ingles shop-
ping center. Can be purchased individually
or in combinaton with one or two addi-
tonal tracts.
Highway 64 West
Commercial building with excellent
frontage on Highway 64 and plenty of
on-site parking. The former Hardees
Restaurant building has sewer capacity
available. Ideal site for a restaurant
or combine with surrounding land for
hotel/motel, residental or retail uses.
MLS# 74097. Ofered at $650,000.
Highway 64 Frontage
Premier commercial or residental de-
velopment opportunity in downtown
Cashiers on Highway 64 East. Bordered
by Cashiers Creek. Property has sewer ca-
pacity available and an easy building site.
5 acre tract with 226 feet of frontage of-
fered for $995,000. MLS# 73814. 7.23 acre
tract with 315 feet of frontage is ofered
at $1,595,000. MLS# 73816. Propertes
could be combined for a total of 12 acres.
downtown Cashiers
Great locaton with multple uses for this
prime commercial real estate. Located
near the crossroads on Highway 107, with
plenty of parking. Priced right to make this
a great opportunity for a new business
venture in Cashiers. The building is
currently vacant and ready for immediate
occupancy. MLS # 76337 - $349,000.
Prime Commercial Property
Located on 64 East in Cashiers, between
Macon Bank and BP gas staton. Access
road to the back of the property in place.
Great frontage on 64 for single or mult
retail/commercial tenant, or residental
development. Additonal 30 acres available
for larger development. First tme on the
market and being ofered at $3,600,000.
Sapphire Highway 64
Stunning level property on Highway 64 in
Sapphire Valley located across the street from
Lonesome Valley entrance. The rear of the
property is bordered by the Horsepasture
River. A variety of development opportuni-
ties including multi-family, restaurant and a
host of other commercial uses. MLS# 76184.
$699,000.
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/office/retail total + 22
storage units located behind this building. Lots
of potential. Contact listing agent if you have
tenants - bank wants to lease empty units.
MLS #75675. $349,900.
Commercial Properties
Sapphire valley
Unique property with lots of potental. 2 bedroom, 2 bath
home with a bonus room and covered deck, some interior
remodeling needed. Additonal structure is perfect for an
ofce, studio, guest cabin or possible rental unit. Private
wooded lot includes extra parking and space for a dog pen or
fre pit. Easy access, 15 minutes to town, great starter home or
rental property for an investor. MLS #76023. $99,999.
Mountain Club
Tremendous value on a deeded 1/6th
ownership in Mountain Club. Everything is
taken care of for you in this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath
home. Main level features master, kitchen,
dining room, living room and stone freplace.
Lower level has 2 additonal bedrooms, 2 full
baths and a family room. Owner will include
1 year of homeowners fee in the price. MLS#
77800. Ofered at $117,000.
Deeded 1/12 ownership in the most popular
fractonal home neighborhood in our area!
Fully furnished with top-of-the-line appliances,
3 bedrooms, stone wood-burning freplace
with gas starter, screened porch, open deck
and beautful fnishes. Membership in the
Registry allows you to trade for other select
resort communites. Seller will credit buyer
with 2 quarters of maintenance fees at closing.
MLS# 78081. Ofered at $97,500.
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.
Brand new Cottage in the Woods
Nestled in the lush woods with plenty of privacy and garden space, this
brand new cotage sits on 2+/- acres of land. Featuring two bedrooms
and three and a half baths, it is loaded with quintessental mountain
style and is being sold fully furnished, with the excepton of artwork. This
property is just minutes from High Hampton and Silver Run Falls in the
Highway 107 South area of Cashiers. MLS# 75271. Ofered at $289,000.
Shoal Creek
First tme on the market! Well-built move in ready 3 bedroom, 2.5
bath home. Open foor plan with a 30 reclaimed wood cathedral
ceiling, heart pine wood foors, lof, dual heat pumps and freplace.
Chef friendly kitchen with Dacor fuel range/oven. Oversized master
suite with walk-in closet, private bath and private deck with 6
person hot tub. MLS# 77934. Ofered at $299,900.
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Beautful lower level condo shows like brand new. Granite countertops,
stainless appliances, wood foors and new carpet in 2 guest bedrooms.
Wonderful stone freplace in living room and another on the covered
deck. Split bedroom plan, generously sized bathrooms, open foor plan,
high ceilings and 8 doors. One of the best locatons in all of Sapphire
Valley - walk to most amenites. MLS# 78080. Ofered at $239,900.
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.
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Sapphire Condo
Completely renovated Hilltop unit featuring freplace, wet bar, hardwood
foors, and granite counters. Start enjoying this unit without having to
renovate. Owner fnancing available. MLS# 77814. Ofered at $179,000.
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
Completely renovated and expanded. New hardwood fooring, kitchen and
bathrooms, expanded bedrooms on the lower level. Great value for this com-
pletely renovated unit. Ofered at $169,000. MLS# 74861.
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.
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
River Run
Completely renovated 3 bedroom condo in the heart of Sapphire Valley
and walking distance to the Sapphire amenites. Just move in and start
enjoying this spacious mountain retreat. Owner fnancing available.
MLS# 77803. Ofered at $209,000.
Owner Financing available with 20%
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whisper lake
Easy laying lot in area of nice homes. Great
amenites. MLS# 77729. $15,950.
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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 near the Highlands-
Cashiers Hospital. 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 covered 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 surrounded by
Natonal Forest. The Ridges of Highlands
is convenient to downtown 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 community surrounded by
Natonal Forest. Lot backs up to Natonal Forest.
Easy building site. Community pond and shelter
within a short walk. MLS# 77700. $165,000.
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Falcon ridge
Great acreage for development or private es-
tate at 4300 of elevaton. Property may be
subdivided into 6 lots. Fabulous views, gentle
building site, and a great price!! First tme on
the market. MLS# 73395. $650,000.
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Owens Mountain
Beautful views of Lake Glenville and the
mountains beyond from this 11 acre tract.
Suitable for a private estate or subdivide into
9 lots. Located just minutes to Lake Glenville
marina, boat ramp, and Cashiers. A maintained
hiking trail makes it easy to view the property
and all of the views. MLS# 75307. $325,000.
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lake glenville area
20+ acre parcel with lake access and views.
Close to Cashiers, located on extreme
southern end of Lake Glenville just above
Hurricane Falls. Property is in 2 tracts, one
borders Hurricane Creek and the other is
plated as 8 lots including a small pond. MLS#
76302. Ofered at $146,000.
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glenville area
7.5+/- private acres with fantastic views! The
driveway and easy build homesite have been cut in
and septic system installed. Homesite is surrounded
in rhododendron and mountain laurel giving it year
round privacy. The community is gated and offers a
wild and scenic un-manicured mountain feel. Lots
of wildlife! 15 min. to Lake Glenville boat launch.
25 min. to Cashiers and Sylva. 30 min. to Highlands
and Franklin. Outstanding value, nothing at this price
compares! MLS# 77889. $49,900.
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Glenville Highway 107 Frontage
Great frontage and visibility in Glenville. Ap-
proximately 250 feet frontage on Highway.
Just past the old post ofce. Nearly fat. Well
reported to yield 40 GPM. Land almost totally
cleared. MLS# 77876. $99,500.
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climb aboard at the lake club
Incredible 2.8 acre homesite and long-range
views of beautful Lake Glenville. Access to
Lake Club amenites include marina and club
house. Start building your dream mountain-
lake home TODAY! MLS# 71980. $369,000.
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round hill in sapphire
Nearly level 1.03 acre lot with easy build home-
site. 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.
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a steal in sapphire high
Incredible 11-acre tract of land at an eleva-
ton of over 4000. Its the ideal locaton for a
dream home in the mountains with access to
Sapphire Valley amenites. Property may be
subdivided. MLS# 68812. $149,000.
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stonecreek estates
Overlooking the CCSV golf course plus fabu-
lous long range views of Bald Rock, Hogback
and beyond! Driveway stubbed in to home site
with level entry. Owner will consider partner-
ship for spec home. Sewer and CWS at road
ready for hook-up. One of the pretest view
propertes in Stonecreek Estates! MLS# 74633.
$125,000.
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tahala shores
Nice wooded and easy building site above
the road. Very close to common area on Lake
Glenville. Priced to sell. MLS# 76070. Ofered
at $15,000.
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chattooga cliffs
This lot in a gated community is located just
minutes from the heart of Cashiers. Great
views of Rock Mountain and the Cashiers
Valley, a fat and easy building site, along with
the incredibly discounted price make this a real
opportunity to build your mountain home.
MLS# 77447. $249,000.
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highlands
5.35 acres frontng both Blue Valley Road and
Highway 28. Excellent locaton for a business
opportunity. The property previously was
used as a paint ball feld and an upholstery
business. A creek runs behind the property.
MLS# 76448. Ofered at $70,000.
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Estate-Sized View Property
Estate sized property waitng on the savvy devel-
oper or privacy oriented prospect. Unlimited po-
tental! Gravel road system, high producing well.
Some pasture, mostly wooded with many huge
trees. Many scenic vistas with long-range views.
South and east facing. Lake access lot available.
MLS# 74259. $525,000.
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lake glenville
Amazing 360 degree vistas from an
elevaton of app. 4100. With long range
mountain and Lake Glenville views, this
7 acre lot is perfect for an estate or
subdivide. Great access road to the top of
the property. Well priced for acreage of
this caliber. MLS# 73946. $695,000.
lake glenville
Very afordable lake front lot on the highest
major lake in the East, Lake Glenville. At over
3500 feet elevaton you can own this lakefront
property for your retrement or summer
home. With over 200 feet of frontage on the
water and an easy building site, this one is
waitng for you! MLS#77404. $229,000.
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wade hampton golf club
Two spectacular homesites are now being
ofered for sale at considerable savings. The
frst ofers outstanding views of the fairway
and green at the 10th hole. Located within
walking distance of the clubhouse, this lot
is exceptonally well priced at just $375,000.
The second lot encompasses 0.56 acre with
close proximity to the clubhouse. Gentle
easy build home site. Great value for this
prestgious community. Priced at $150,000.
MLS# 76297. Membership to Wade
Hampton Golf Club is by invitaton only.
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cedar creek woods
Great views of Big Sheepclif and surround-
ing mountains from this gently sloping lot.
Located at the end of the road for privacy,
this home site is convenient to Cedar Creek
Racquet Club, Cashiers, and Sapphire. MLS#
72469. Ofered at $69,000.
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Sapphire Valley
Holly Forest X
0.87 acres of hardwoods and a private
setng. MLS# 70252. $19,950.
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bald rock
This 3.5 acre lot in the equestrian community of
Bald Rock ofers privacy with a good mountain
view. Located on the end of the cul-de-sac on
Equine Drive, this lot represents a great value in
this upscale gated community, just minutes to
Sapphire and Cashiers. Bring your horses and
enjoy the miles of trail riding at cool summer
elevatons. MLS# 77444. $59,000.
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 pavilion, hiking/horse trails
and all of Sapphire Valley amenites as a Bald
Rock owner. Bring an ofer! MLS# 74854. Newly
priced at $69,000
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.
Gorgeous piece of property in this gated
equestrian community in the heart of Sapphire
Valley. End of road locaton, very gentle, nearly
level building site with terrifc long range views
of Whiteside Mountain. Property adjoins
common area with scenic waterfall. Defnitely
one of the best lots currently on the market in
Bald Rock! MLS# 76507. Ofered at $229,000.
Very private lot in the heart of Bald Rock. Backs
up to wooded common area, bordered by a
stream and only one home on this street. Easy
and level building site. The gated community
of Bald Rock ofers miles of trails, a beautful
Equestrian Center, a pavilion bordered by
Panthertown and includes all of the SVMA
amenites. MLS# 76653. $190,000.
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cullowhee Forest waterfall
This 9.57 acre lot borders community green
space with 100+ Hatcher Falls and the headwa-
ters of the Tuckasegee River. Approved for a 4BR
septc. MLS# 72710. $85,000.
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cashiers
Located in gated Timber Ridge, 3570 elevaton,
gently rolling 3.45 acres with nearly fat building
site, wide open meadow, mighty hardwoods
and great mountain view. Private yet only 1.2
miles to Cashiers and minutes to shopping, golf,
restaurants, waterfalls and hiking trails. Site
prepped for building with driveway in place.
Current 4 bedroom septc permit, new survey
with property lines marked. MLS# 76458.
Ofered at $109,000.
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Beauty in Big Sheepcliff
Spectacular views of Cashiers Valley from this
4.68 acres with loads of natural water features.
Charming stream and an ideal spot for a future
home near a cascading waterfall. MLS# 71979.
$329,000.
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big sheepcliff
First tme on the market! Beautful lot at top
of Big Sheepclif community with great fat
area for home site. Easy access and close to
town. Possible mountain views with clearing
of lot. MLS# 77958. Ofered at $359,000.
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Glen Pointe Lot 10
Lake Glenville access lot with dedicated
boat slip. Wooded lot in gated com-
munity with tennis court. Easy build-
ing 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
boat slip. No need to share, this lot has
short walk to community boat dock
and across drive from community ten-
nis court. Very level building site. Some
lake view. Underground utlites. MLS#
75538. $199,500.
Glen Pointe Lot 13
boat slip. No need to share when you
have your own slip in community dock.
Gated community with tennis court.
Norton Creek Falls just a few yards
away can be heard clearly. MLS# 75539.
$129,500.
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attention Developers!
Developer opportunity on 441 cor-
ridor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro,
Bryson City, and Cherokee. Devel-
opment with incredible long range
mountain and river views, located in
the heart of Jackson County. The de-
velopment has a prominent entrance
with underground utilities. Develop-
ment includes 86 lots, 6 open space
lots and common areas. MLS# 78151.
Great value at $2,900,000.
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eagle ridge
Easy building lot with some view pos-
sible. Nice hardwoods, gentle grade,
priced to sell at $17,900. MLS# 71862.
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laurel Falls
2 great adjoining lots in the scenic and
wild gated subdivision of Laurel Falls.
Each lot has 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, the
Yosemite of the East. MLS# 70447.
$99,900.
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the lake club
Dont let the price fool you! This is a great
3.90+/- acre private lot with a mountain
view and possible 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, living and dining areas,
exercise room, fre pit and a common
area meadow. MLS# 77308. $79,000.
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Glen Pointe Lot 3
Fantastc Lake Glenville access and view
lot. Long lake and mountain views, ad-
jacent to lakefront community dock
with a guaranteed boat slip. Tennis
court, gated community, 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 community dock with
guaranteed boat slip. Only 10 of lake
lots, so everyone gets a slip. Tennis
court, gated. MLS# 75541. $298,000.
14 Homesites in FiveStone
Amazing developer or investor oppor-
tunity! This 41-acre gated community
features some of the most stunning
views of Whiteside and Chimneytop
Mountains, all within a short drive to
the resort village of Cashiers. Four of
the developments homesites have
been sold 14 lots remain as part of a
package deal. The possibilites are end-
less! MLS# 68572. $850,000.
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Developer Opportunity
in tuckasegee
423.97 acre development opportu-
nity with some infrastructure in place.
Originally, this tract was known as the
Tuckasegee property and part of
River Rock. Millions have been invested
in roads, water and power infrastruc-
ture. Perfect project to complete by
savvy developer. Wonderful mountain
views as well as stream front lots. MLS#
74461. $6,900,000.
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Lake Toxaway
A spectacular property combining two
lots on Hawk Mountain. 210+/- feet
of road frontage and fabulous moun-
tain views. With over 3.32 acres there
is plenty of privacy. MLS # 75790.
$239,000.
Lake Toxaway
A spectacular property combining two
lots on Hawk Mountain. 430+/- feet of
road frontage with fabulous mountain
views. 3.8 acres provide plenty of pri-
vacy. MLS # 75786. $289,000.
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norton road
Spectacular estate property with 360
degree views from the summit of the
property of Whiteside Mountain, Yel-
low Mountain and Christmas tree farm.
Stone columns frame the entrance to
the property. Easy road to navigate and
see all of the diferent vistas. Close prox-
imity to Cashiers, Highlands, and Moun-
taintop Golf & Lake Club. The property
could be subdivided into 17 lots. MLS#
74727. Ofered at $1,295,000.
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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;
a box canyon and other natural ameni-
tes make this piece unique. Price upon
request.
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5 Lots in Glen Laurel
Easy build lake access lots within walk-
ing 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, 74349, 74339, &
74350.
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Top of Cherry Knob
This fantastc 262-acre tract of land
features spectacular 300+ degree views
from the top of Cherry Knob Mountain.
A long range view of Lake Glenville, Big
Ridge, and Cullowhee make this prop-
erty unique and suitable for either a
private estate or development. MLS#
70290. $2,500,000.
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highlands
Locaton, Locaton, Locaton!! Located on
Bowery Road this one of a kind property
features a private pond and is perfectly
suited for a private estate or family
enclave. This 12+/- acres with a 3+/-
acres clear mountain pond is located
within the city limits of Highlands.
Several building sites and a large old
barn can be found on this property.
MLS# 76482. Ofered at $4,250,000.
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chattooga cliffs
This lot in a gated community is located
just minutes from the heart of Cashiers.
Great views of Yellow Mountain in the
distance and the Cashiers Valley, a fat
and easy building site, along with the
incredibly discounted price make this a
real opportunity to build your mountain
home. MLS# 77445. $225,000.
chattooga cliffs
Prime view lot in this gated community
is located just minutes from the heart of
Cashiers. Great views of Cashiers Valley,
a fat and easy building site, along with
the incredibly discounted price make
this a real opportunity to build your
mountain home. MLS# 77446. $249,000.
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bridge creek
Bridge Creek is only 4.5 miles from the
Cashiers Crossroads and is a gated
community with a beautful covered
bridge entry, fshing/swimming pond,
picnic area, chimney garden, and more.
The lot has a tremendous long view with
Lake Glenville in the foreground and
many mountain ranges beyond. Easy
building site, driveway in, community
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, underground power. MLS#
77698. $175,000.
Bridge Creek is a wonderful gated
community only 4 miles from the
Cashiers crossroads. Big view lot
with underground utilities. Common
amenities include chimney garden,
fishing/swimming pond, hiking trails,
and more. No time limit for beginning
to build. Wonderfully maintained
community. MLS# 77044. $69,500.
Great East facing lot with big view, and
gentle building site. Underground utli-
tes and paved road to lot. MLS# 74147.
Ofered at $50,000.
Very level building lot in upscale gated
community. Community amenites in-
clude fshing/swimming pond, chimney
garden with freplace and picnic area,
walking trails and more. People love
Bridge Creek for its high quality appear-
ance, level walking trails and proximity
to Cashiers. MLS# 77043. $43,500
Good building lot in gated community
with moderate view. Only 4 miles from
the Cashiers Crossroads. Community
includes large stocked pond, chimney
garden, and walking trails. MLS# 77047.
$50,000.
This lot ofers a view from a close in
Christmas tree farm, to intermediate
mountains, to the Balsam Range in the
distance 30-40 miles away. Well main-
tained community with underground
utlites. Common areas include many
gathering and walking places. Large
stocked pond with dock, chimney gar-
den, fre pit, hiking trails and more.
MLS# 77046. $70,000.
Large level corner lot on bold trout stream.
Norton Creek is the largest stream feeding
into nearby Lake Glenville. This gated com-
munity features covered bridge entrance,
underground utlites, walking trails, large
community pond, chimney garden and
more. MLS# 76927. $50,000.
Enter Bridge Creek through the huge
tmbered covered bridge spanning the trout
flled Norton Creek. Gated community with
paved roads and underground utlites.
This lot, located at the end of a spur
road, is very easy to build on yet has a big
long range view. MLS# 77440. $72,500.
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Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins www.fremt.com Page 6
Highlands House Bed & Breakfast www.highlandshousebandb.com Page 130
Inn at Half Mile Farm www.halfmilefarm.com Pages 78, 112
Landmark Vacaton Rentals www.landmarkvacatons.com Page 61
Old Edwards Inn www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4
Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 77
Whiteside Cove Cotages Page 98
Adventures
Highlands Aerial Park www.highlandscanopytour.com Page 133
Antiques & Home Furnishings
Acorns on Church www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Antques & Etc. Page 30
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 79
Butler Galleries www.butlergalleries.com Page 8
Cabin Couture www.cabincouturehighlands.com Page 21
Cashiers Hillside Artsts Page 66
The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 48
Dovetail Antques Page 27
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Page 39
Estate Sale Page 13
Fall Cashiers Antque Show Page 50
Into the Woods Page 114
Mantques Page 26
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Pages 28. 29
Mirror Lake Antques Page 22
& Engraved Glass Pages 6, 120
Peak Experience www.peakexp.com Pages 33, 125
Reeves Furniture www.reeveshomefurnishing.com Pages 124, 132
Rustcks www.rustcks.com Page 47
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 48
Scudders Galleries www.scuddersgalleries.com Page 37
The Summer House www.summerhousehighlands.com Page 45
Summer Place Antques www.summerplaceantques.com Page 103
Vivianne Metzger Antques Page 47
Appliances
Macon Appliance Mart www.maconappliance.com Page 32
Architects
Chandler Architecture www.jgchandler.com Page 126
Plat Architecture www.platarchitecture.com Page 31
Art Galleries/Artists
Annell, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 60
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com Page 62
Art Glass Creatons www.artglasscreatonsllc.com Page 133
Art League Fine Art Show Page 103
The Bascom www.thebascom.org Page 59
Blue Valley Gallery Page 34A
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Page 112
Chivaree Southern Art & Design www.chivarts.com Page 58
GGs Consignments, Etc.* www.ggsconsignment.com Page 100
Gracewear Collecton www.gracewearcollecton.com Page 115
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 15
John Collete Fine Art www.johncolletefneart.com Page 57
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Pages 28, 29
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing www.cystrainphotos.com Page 62
Mountain Mist Gallery Page 56
Oakleaf Flower & Garden Page 18B
Peter J. Pioli Interiors www.macdonaldhomeconstructon.com/interior.html Page 51
Scot Upton www.scotupton.net Page 63
Smiten Page 123
TJB The Gallery www.tjbmens.com Page 83
White Rabbit Botanicals www.whiterabbitbotanicals.com Page 24
Automobiles
Franklin Ford www.fordoutlets.com Page 13
Banks/Mortgage Companies
Macon Bank www.maconbank.com Page 123
Bedding/Linens
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 34B
High Coton Luxury Linens www.highcotonluxurylinens.com Page 13
Highlands Emporium www.highlandsemporium.com Page 105
The Horned Pufn, LLC www.hornedpufn.com Page 107
Lenz Gifs Page 19
Bird Supplies
Bird Barn and Gif Emporium Page 9
Books
The Book Nook Page 40
The Corner Store Page 85
Builders
Arrowood Constructon www.arrowoodconstructon.com Page 125
Koenig Homebuilders www.koenighomebuilders.com Page 112
Lupoli Constructon www.lupoliconstructon.com Page 83
Mountainworks Design www.mtnworks.com Page 16
Srebalus Constructon Co. Page 113
Warth Constructon www.warthconstructon.com Page 180
Candles
4th Street Boutque www.4thstboutquehighlands.com Page 121
Canopy Tours
Cards
Caterers
Caf 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 85
Fressers Eatery www.fresserseateryhighlands.com Page 71
The Kitchen www.thekitchenofighlands.com Pages 76, 128
Chiropractic Services
Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Page 96
Churches
Wayfarers Unity www.wayfarersunity.org Page 124
Cigars
Cloth/Upholstery
Wilhites Page 120
Clothing & Accessories
Acorns Boutque www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Alyxandras Boutque Page 97
Annawear Page 33
Bags on Main Page 40
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 127
Cabin Casuals www.cabincasualshighlands.com Page 5
Ellens Page 85
Elevaton Page 97
Francie Hargrove www.franciehargrove.com Page 20
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Pages 10,11
The Look Jewelry www.thelookjewelry.com Page 23
Lulu & Tulleys Page 118
Martha Annes Page 103
Narcissus Page 17
Nora & Co. Page 85
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Page 13
Sorelle Designs www.sorelledesignstudio.com Page 60
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 96
T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Page 83
VC for Men www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 100
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 100
Victorias Sportswear www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 100
Vivace Page 43
Wits End Page 41
Xtreme Threads Page 40
Clothing Consignment
The Blue Elephant Page 97
Victorias Closet www.victoriasclosetnc.com Page 100
Communities
Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org Page 8
Highlands Cove Realty wwwhighlandscoverealty.com Page 93
Preserve at Rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com Page 64
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 134-171
Trillium www.experiencetrillium.com Page 49
Condiments
The Hen House Page 3
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastc Surgery -
Robert T. Buchanan, M.D. www.plastcsurgerytoday.com Page 132
Country Clubs
Sky Valley Country Club www.skyvalleycountryclub.com Pages 104, 119
Custom Cabinetry/Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com Pages 95, 112
Keystone Kitchen & Bath www.keystonekb.com Pages 87, 112
Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath www.welcomehomecashiersnc.com Page 112
Custom Furniture
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Pages 28 29
Dentists
Dr. Joe Wilbanks www.wilbankssmilecenter.com Page 178
Electrical/Electric
Zoller Hardware www.zollerhardware.com Page 25
Education
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org Page 118
Event Design /Planning
Southern Gardens www.southerngardensnc.com Page 94
Events
Art League of Highlands
Fine Art Show Page 103
Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Page 97
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festval www.visitcashiersvalley.com Page 99
Empty Bowls Fundraisers Page 73
Fall Cashiers Antque Show Page 50
Highlands Culinary Weekend www.highlandsculinaryweek.com Page 80
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Page 63, 65
Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Pages 36, 88
Rotary and Soar Golf Tournament Page 67
Facials
Skin Care with Rachel Lew Page 112
Fitness
Yoga Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 113
Florists
Fiddlehead Designs Pages 19, 107
Framing
Furniture
Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page 66
Carolina Rustc Furniture www.carolinarustcfurniture.com Page 34B
The Catbird Seat www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 48
Eller and Owens Furniture www.ellerandowensfurniture.com Page 109
Lulu & Tulleys Page 118
Midnight Farms www.midnightarms.com Pages 28 29
Nearly New Pages 85, 100
Ryan and Company www.ryanandcompanyantques.com Page 48
Furniture Consignments
The Blue Elephant Page 97
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 100
LOTSA Furniture Consignment Page 101
Nearly New Pages 85, 100
Garden Accessories
Garden Design
Garden Supplies
Gems and Minerals
Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 25
Silver Eagle www.silvereaglegallery.com Page 122
Gift Shops
Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 122
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 41
Fiddlehead Designs Pages 19, 107
Highlands Pharmacy Page 103
Lenz Gifs Page 19
Nora & Co. Page 85
Smiten Page 123
Stone Lantern www.stonelantern-highlands.com Page 7
Golf Cars
Appalachian Golf Cars www.appalachiangolfcars.com Page 94
Golf Clubs
Sky Valley Country Club www.skyvalleycountryclub.com Page 119
Gourmet Foods
Dustys Page 71
Grading/Excavating
Larry Rogers Constructon Pages 76, 130
Grocery Stores
Dustys Page 71
Groomers
Fancy Paws Page 34A
Hair Salons
Creatve Concepts Page 112
Head Innovatons Page 112
Hardware Supplies
Health Food Supplies
Natures Vitamins Page 34A, 67
Heating and Air
Madco www.holleyheatng.com Page 115
Home Accessories
Bird Barn and Gif Page 9
Estate Sale Page 13
Lenz Gifs Page 19
Lucas Paton Design www.lucaspatondesign.com Page 89
Housekeeping
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 120
Ice cream
SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Page 77
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 77
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
Bounds Cave www.boundscaverugs.com Page 79
Lucas Paton Design www.lucaspatondesign.com Page 89
Rafa Design Associates www.rafadesignassociates.com Page 41
Investment Planning
Edward Jones Investments www.edwardjones.com Page 128
Kingdom Legacy Investments www.klfund.com Page 131
Wells Fargo Advisors Page 98
Jewelry - Fashion
Acorns Boutque www.acornsboutque.com Page 4
Alyxandras Boutque Page 97
Annawear Page 33
Calderone Fine Art Gallery www.calderonegallery.com Page 112
Ellens Page 85
Estate Sale Page 13
Highlands Fine Art www.highlandsfneartandestatejewelry.com Page 15
Narcissus Page 17
Sashay Around www.sashayaround.com Page 13
Smiten Page 123
Spoiled Roten www.spoiledroten2.com Page 96
Vivace Page 43
Jewelry - Fine
Drakes Diamond Gallery Page 55
Highlands Gem Shop www.highlandsgemshop.com Page 25
Mirror Lake Antques Page 22
Kitchen Accessories
The Dry Sink www.thedrysink.com Page 41
Knitting Supplies
Knit www.knitkeywest.com Page 114
Knives
Landscapers
Laurel Crest Landscapes www.laurelcrestlandscapes.com Page 38
Lighting
Bumpkins www.bumpkins-cashiers.com Page66
Estate Sale Page 13
Lenz Gifs Page 19
Luggage
Man Cave Decor
Mantques Page 26
Masonry
Massage Therapy
Mountain Air Wellness www.mountainairwellness.com Page 96
Tranquility Cove Massage www.tranquilitycovemassage.com Page 113
Mattresses
Blue Ridge Bedding www.blueridgebedding.com Page 34B
Dutchmans Designs www.dutchmansdesigns.com Pages 39
Museums
Music Stores
Blue Ridge Music www.blueridgemusicacademy.com Page 97
Nail Care
Creatve Concepts Page 112
Native Crafts
Office Supplies
Outdoor Adventures
Painters
D.P. Paintng Page 113
Quality Paintng Page 113
Pet Care/Supplies
Fancy Paws Page 34A
Woofgang Bakery Page 121
Pharmacies
Cashiers Valley Pharmacy Page 122
Highlands Pharmacy Page 103
Photography
Charles Johnson
Fine Photography www.charlesjohnsonfneart.com Page 8
Valentne Photo Studio www.valentnesphotostudio.com Page 18A
Plumbing/Fixtures
Porch and Patio
Consignment Market www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com Page 100
Portraits
Annell, Portrait Artst www.annell.com Page 60
Pottery
Smiten Page 123
Printing Companies
Cashiers Printng Page 26
Produce
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 78
Property Management
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management Page 120
Pubs
The Ugly Dog www.thedogpub.com Page 71
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5 www.whlc.com Page 17
Real Estate Sales
Betsy Paul www.betsypaulpropertes.com Page 179
Blair Realty www.blair-realty.com Page 8
The Chambers Agency www.chambersagency.net Page 14
Country Club Propertes www.ccphighlandsnc.com Page 2
Cullasaja Club www.cullasajaclub.org Page 8
Harry Norman Realtors -
Molly Leonard www.highlandsrealestate.com Page 110
Bert Mobley www.highlandsrealestate.com Page 110
Cy Timmons www.highlandsrealestate.com Page 110
Highlands Cove Realty wwwhighlandscoverealty.com Page 93
Highlands, NC Realty -
Tammy Mobley www.highlandsnc.info Page 18B
John Cleaveland Realty www.jcrealty.com Page 105
Landmark Realty Group www.landmarkrg.com Pages 19, 61, 68, 69
Meadows Mountain Realty www.meadowsmtnrealty.com Page 177
Nadine Paradise -
Landmark Realty Group www.nadineparadise.com Page 19
Pat Allen Realty Group www.patallenrealtygroup.com Page 35
Preserve at Rock Creek www.preserveatrockcreeknc.com Page 64
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com Pages 134-171
Trillium www.experiencetrillium.com Page 49
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory Page 82
Alttudes Restaurant www.skylinelodge.com Page 77
Bellas Juncton Cafe Page 76
Caf 107 www.cafe107south.com Page 85
Cashiers Farmers Market www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com Page 78
Cornucopia www.cornucopianc.com Page 77
Cyprus Internatonal Cuisine www.cyprushighlands.com Page 81
Dustys Page 71
FlipSide www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 71
Fressers Eatery www.fresserseateryhighlands.com Page 71
Ghangri Asian Fusion Restaurant www.ghangri.com Page 6
Highlands Smokehouse www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 73
The Kitchen www.thekitchenofighlands.com Pages 76, 128
Madisons www.oldedwardsinn.com Page 4
On the Verandah www.ontheverandah.com Page 75
The Orchard Restaurant www.theorchardcashiers.com Page 77
Rukas Table www.highlandsrestaurantgroup.net Page 73
SweeTreats www.sweetreats.com Page 77
SweeTreats Deli www.sweetreats.com Page 77
The Ugly Dog/Dog House www.theuglydogpub.com Page 71
Wolfgangs Restaurant &
Wine Bistro www.wolfgangs.net Page 5
The Zookeeper Bistro Page 34A
Rugs
Bounds Cave www.boundscave.com Page 79
Estate Sale Page 13
Shipping Services
Storks Wrap, Pack & Ship Page 9
Shoes
Annawear Page 33
Bear Mountain Outiters Page 127
Elevaton Page 97
Highland Hiker www.highlandhiker.com Pages 10, 11
Martha Annes Page 103
Nora & Co. Page 85
T.J. Bailey For Men www.tjbmens.com Page 83
Socks
Skin Care
Skin Care with Rachel Lew Page 112
Spices
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page 108
Sportsman Collectibles
Mantques Page 26
Stonework
Sun Control Shades/Blinds
Designers Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 19
Tables
Teas
The Spice and Tea Exchange www.spiceandtea.com Page108
Theatre/Entertainment
Highlands Cashiers Players www.highlandscashiersplayers.org Page 9
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org Page 63, 65
Highlands Playhouse www.highlandsplayhouse.org Pages 36, 88
WellStrung www.wellstrunghighlandsband.com Page 9
Telephone Books
Yellowbook www.yellowbook360.com Page 6
Toys
Transportation
Highlands Transportaton Company Page 120
Vitamins/Food Supplements
Natures Vitamins Pages 34A, 67
Wedding Venues
Cedar Creek Racquet Club www.cedarcreekracquetclub.com Page 65
Sky Valley Weddings www.skyvalleycountryclub.com Page 104
Skyline Lodge www.skylinelodge.com Page 77
Window Treatments
Designers Market www.thedesignersmarket-nc.com Page 19
Wine & Accessories
Cornucopia Cellars www.cornucopianc.com Page 77
Dustys Page 71
Yarn
Knit www.knitkeywest.com Page 114
Silver Threads
Golden Needles www.silverthreadsyarn.com Page 119
Yoga
Yoga Highlands www.yogahighlands.com Page 113
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