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T
he sun is high in the summer sky and August qui-
etly rolls in. Kids say goodbye to summer camps and
hello to school, parents get a chance to breathe. If
youre here to catch your breath, breathe deep, easy and
relax after all, thats what life in the mountains is all
about.
We at the Laurel say Thanks for relaxing with us.
Much Love, Janet and Marjorie
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Events
Dining
76 Flipside Restaurant
78 Memories of Domaine Tempier
80 Make Your Own Flavored Water
82 Fressers Eatery
83 Lakeside Restaurant
84 August Events at Rukas Table
86 Highlands Culinary Weekend
87 Chef John Fleer
88 Dining Guide
The Arts
Whats Inside The Laurel
92 Highlands History
93 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 Mountaintop Rotary
116 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
118 If I Were a Book Contest
119 Big Brothers and Big Sisters
120 Friends for Life
121 Lessons from the Horses
122 Hospice House
123 A Note From Highlands Playhouse
124 The H.E.A.R.T of North Carolina
125 The Real Housewives of Highlands
126 Literacy Council of Highlands
127 The Black Bear
Giving Back
14 Highlands Rotary Bingo
16 Laurel Garden Club Kitchen Tour
17 Relay for Life
20 Saturdays on Pine
21 Cashiers Quilters Guild Show
22 Zahner Conservation Series
23 Center for Life Enrichment
24 Cashiers Designer Showhouse
25 Friday Night Live
26 Cashiers Trail Mix
28 Interlude Concerts
30 All Male Beauty Pageant
32 Annual Dahlia Festival
33 Cashiers Arts and Crafts Festival
36 Zahner Conservation Series
37 Highlands Farmers Market
38 A Moonrise Preview Party
40 Annual Native Plant Symposium
42 Sculpture on The Green
43 Cashiers Poetry Night
44 Power of the Purse
47 Area Calendar
50 Cover Artist Gil Stose
52 Pickleball?
53 Bascom News
54 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music
56 Playhouse Presents Annie
58 The Cast of Annie
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Commerce
128 Landmark Realty
132 Antiques & Etc.
134 The Corner Store
136 Acorns on Church
138 Smitten
140 The Hen House
142 Esthetician Rachel Lew
59 Dinner at Seven
6o Betsy Paul Art Rafe
62 Art League of Highlands
63 Highlands PAC
64 Highlands-Cashiers Players
66 Come to the Cabaret!
68 21st Annual Bel Canto
70 Your Childs Musical Growth
The Arts cont Homes & Lifestyles
96 Summer Hill Farms
98 Lindenwood Lane
100 Recapping an Ireland Golf Trip
102 Alleviating Piriformis Syndrome
Homes & Lifestyles
104 Income Strategies for Retirement
106 Felines, Whoa - Whoa, Felines
108 Dealing with Infamation
EVENTS
Relay for Life Bingo
By Wiley Sloan
T
he Rotary Club of High-
lands will sponsor Re-
lay for Life Bingo at
6:30 P.M. Thursday, August
1, at the Highlands Confer-
ence Center.
A total of 15 games will be
played, and cards are $1 each,
per game. Multiple cards are
available for an additional $1
per game. Cash prizes are
awarded for each game, and
everyone is guaranteed to
have a ton of fun while sup-
porting a great cause!
Each year, the Rotary Club
of Highlands has sponsored
a team to raise funds and
awareness for the mission of the American Cancer Soci-
ety. The funds raised by Relay for Life are used for cancer
research, advocacy, and outreach to improve the lives of
cancer patients and their
families. This years Relay
takes place on Friday, Au-
gust 9, beginning at 6:00
P.M. There will be food,
music, and games as team
members walk all night, be-
cause cancer never sleeps.
You can also show your
support by being a Table
Sponsor for $50 for a full-
page ad, or $25 for a half-
page. Call Rotary Relay
co-captain Christy Kelly at
(828) 787-2124 to purchase
your ad.
If you cant be there for
Bingo, you can still sup-
port Relay for Life by mailing your donation to Rotary Re-
lay Team, P O Box 1742, Highlands, NC 28741. All checks
should be payable to the Rotary Club of Highlands.
Highlands Rotary Bingo, slated for 6:30 P.M. Thursday, August 1, at the Highlands Conference Center, will beneft Relay For Life.
Highlands Rotary Bingo ofers friendly games and the chance
to beneft the community.
EVENTS
Garden Club
Kitchen Tour
C
ome join us for the 2013 Laurel Garden Club Kitchen Tour of
six spectacular kitchens. These delightful kitchens refect
a variety of looks from small to large, from charming cot-
tages to large expansive homes, and from rustic to elegant
with many unique and interesting features to inform your curi-
osity for cutting edge kitchen ideas. Local talent in the kitchen
will be demonstrating their culinary secrets and The Pantry, a
unique shop will wow you!
The 2013 Kitchen Tour is Saturday, September 21 from 9:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M. You may purchase a ticket at The Dry Sink
in Highlands on Main Street or go online to make reservations
at www.laurelgardenclubhighlands.com. Tickets/
reservations are timed so that pacing and numbers of guests
will be optimal for your touring enjoyment. Beginning at 9:00
A.M. and stopping at 1:30 P.M., departure times are every 30
minutes from the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Transportation
is provided from and back to PAC, where The Pantry will be lo-
cated for shopping convenience. The Pantry will be loaded with
unique homemade goodies and also household treasures, do-
nated by members.
During the week prior to the Tour are three fabulous Culinary
Events. Reservations are online now at the website above. You
will not want to miss them:
Monday, September 16, at 6:30 P.M. Rubs and Suds Watch
Wolfgang Green prepare an incredible feast in an outdoor state
of the art Viking kitchen, while guests enjoy locally brewed beer
and carefully selected wines, and bluegrass music.
Tuesday, September 17, at 6:30 P.M. Garden to Table Learn
and enjoy as Mountain Top chefs educate and transform the
fruits and vegetables of local gardens into a gastronomical de-
light in a stunning Mountain Top setting.
The third Culinary Event, scheduled for Friday, September 20,
at 7:00 P.M. The Mad Men Cocktail Party--is sold out.
Look forward to seeing you at the Kitchen Tour on Septem-
Contributed by Brenda Manning | Photo by Helen Moore
EVENTS
Relay for Life
Contributed by Ellen Bauman
Relay for Life of Highlands is taking big steps towards an incredible goal.
R
elay For Life is the American Cancer Societys signa-
ture team event to fght cancer.
Relay For Life Of Highlands will take place August
9-10 at the Highlands Rec Park, starting at 6:00 P.M. Friday
night and ending at 6:00 A.M. Saturday morning.
You wont want to miss the opening ceremony, survivor
and caregiver laps, luminaria ceremony, great entertain-
ment and fabulous food. Please stop by our VIP tent for
survivors and caregivers. Our committee and teams have
worked hard to help us towards our goal of $100,000.
Please join us for this special event to celebrate our sur-
vivors, remember those we have lost to cancer, and fght
back.
One hundred years ago, the American Cancer Society
started the fght of a lifetime the fght against cancer.
Today, two out of three people diagnosed with cancer are
surviving. More than 400 people a day in the US are cel-
ebrating birthdays that would have otherwise been lost to
the disease. Relay For Life dollars help make this happen.
Funds raised through Relay For Life have helped con-
tribute to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the
US since the early 1990s.
Your donations to Relay For Life help the American Can-
cer Society conduct lifesaving research. In fact, the Ameri-
can Cancer Society has played a role in nearly every cancer
research breakthrough in recent history. Help make more
happen by donating to Relay For Life Of Highlands.
Supporting Relay for Life is an easy way to help the
American Cancer Society change the statistics from two
out of three people surviving cancer today in the US to
three out of three surviving. Silence wont fnish the fght
against cancer, action will. Take action by donating to Re-
lay For Life Of Highlands.
With Relay For Life, we make noise by continuing to en-
sure lifesaving cancer research gets funded. Please sup-
port Relay to make a diference. With Relay For Life, we
get loud by making sure people facing cancer have the
help they need, like a free place to stay during treatment
and a ride to get there. Your support of Relay helps make
it happen.
For more information or to participate, visit www.
relayforlife.org/highlandsnc.
Our presenting sponsor for Relay For Life this year is
Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors.
For a comprehensive list of area events and happenings visit
www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com
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 ............................
RETAIL
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 Summer House ..............
The Toy Store ........................
Whole Life Market ................
Xtreme Threads ....................
SERVICES
Aery Chiropractic &
Acupuncture .........................
Creative Concepts Salon.......
High Country Photo ............
Highlands Visitors Center ....
Koenig Builders ....................
Warth Construction ..............
To promote your business in on the Highlands map for only $20 per month,
email marjorie@themountainlaurel.com.
EVENTS
Saturdays on Pine
S
uper Nitro-
grass, High
5, Big Nasty
and Southbound
Turnaround are
the headliners in
August.
August 3 brings
the popular Super
Nitrograss to the
stage. Bluegrass
music lovers from
throughout North
and South Caro-
lina clamor for the music of these talented musicians. Get
a preview of their sound at youtube.com/user/ni-
trograsspr.
The talented musical group High 5 comes to town on
August 10. They bring their four-piece electric take on the
upbeat sounds of yesterday and today.
On August 17,
Big Nasty hits Sat-
urday on Pine in a
big way. The Big
Nasty Jazz Band
is a unique expe-
rience that brings
back the music of
the 20s and 30s
and encourages
listeners to get up
and dance.
S ou t h bou n d
Turnaround will
light up the stage on August 31. They describe them-
selves as hillbilly honkytonk with a kick-you-in-the-face
rockin twist. Catch a preview at youtube.com/
watch?v=KZ_Aeoo5uRU.
For more information about Saturdays on Pine, contact
the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Its hot times with cool music at the Saturdays on Pine Summer Concert Series through August 31.
EVENTS
Cashiers Quilters
Guild Show
T
he Cashiers Quilters Guild will host a Quilt Show
from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on August 10 and 11 at
the Sapphire Valley Community Center of Highway
64 in Sapphire, three miles east of Cashiers. The king-size
Sequoia Stars quilt shown here was designed by Judy
Martin and featured in her Log Cabin Quilt Book, and
will be rafed of the afternoon on August 11. All mon-
ies go to charities in Cashiers, Highlands and Glenville.
The Guilds primary charitable project is making Quilts
of Valor for our wounded military personnel returning
from Afghanistan. Many QOVs have been delivered to Ft.
Bragg, The Bethesda Naval Hospital, and Landstuhl Re-
gional Medical Center in Germany where our wounded
are treated. This fall, more will be delivered to Tripler
Army Hospital in Hawaii.
Contributed by Graceann W. Smith
The Cashiers Quilters Guilds Quilt Show, set for August 10 and 11 at the
Sapphire Community Center, is a breathtaking blending of art, time-
honored techniques and deep pools of compassion.
EVENTS
Zahner Conservation Series
E
very summer the Highlands Biological Foundation hosts
free evening lectures on Thursdays focused on the
theme of natural history and conservation, a tradition
that began in the 1930s. Today, these lectures are known
as the Zahner Conservation Lecture Series, which serves to
educate and inspire the public through a series of talks from
well-known regional scientists, conservationists, artists,
and writers.
On August 1, Dr. Ron Sutherland will return to the Station
for a lecture titled Restoring the Endangered Red Wolf to
the Wilds of the Southern Appalachians. Dr. Sutherland is a
Conservation Scientist at Wildlands Network. The following
week, on August 8, Brent Martin will discuss the Dividing
Spring: History and Mythology of the Little Tennessee and
Chattooga Headwaters. Brent is a lifetime writer, educator,
and conservationist who serves as the Southern Appalachian
Regional Director for the Wilderness Society. On August 15,
Dr. Lenny Bernstein will speak on Why We Should All Be
Concerned About Climate Change. The Highlands-Cashiers
Land Trust sponsors this lecture.
On August 22, Patricia Kyritsi Howell, author of Medicinal
Plants of the Southern Appalachians, will speak on The
Southern Appalachians: Apothecary of North America. This
lecture is in memory of Joseph Gatins, a trustee and friend of
HBF who passed away last September. On August 29, execu-
tive director of the Highlands Biological Station Jim Costa will
lecture on Ecology and Evolution in Las Islas Encantadas A
Darwin-Inspired Exploration of the Galapagos Islands.
The public is invited to participate in these free lectures,
which are held at the Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse
Cove Road in Highlands. For a full schedule of lectures and
other programs, please visit www.highlandsbiologi-
cal.org or call (828) 526-2221. HBF is a 501(c)(3) non-proft
organization whose mission is to foster research and educa-
tion focused on the rich natural heritage of the Highlands Pla-
teau. HBF supports the Highlands Biological Station.
Contributed by Michelle Ruigrok | Photo by Clay Bolt
EVENTS
Center for Life
Enrichment
W
e, the members of CLE, want to pay tribute to
the remarkable teachers who have made our
program so exciting and rewarding. It is difcult
to plan and give a lecture that must ft into a two-hour slot
and target an unknown audience.
There is always the danger of being too superfcial or
too erudite. That is part of the reason we are so honored
and delighted to have a liaison with the professors of
Western Carolina University and the artists/lecturers asso-
ciated with The Bascom. These men and women have lec-
tured and taught us with exquisite sensitivity to our needs
and abilities and with unfailing accuracy.
Experts in their felds are frequent lecturers, giving us
frst-hand information and understanding of this world
we live in. There are also accomplished workshop leaders
who have led hands-on experiences gratifying the desire
to learn a craft or master a computer.
There are 17 workshops, lectures and hands-on experi-
ences scheduled in August. Featured are a wide variety
of programs, something for the taste of everyone. These
programs can be found, listed, and described, on the web-
site or by picking up a brochure at the central ofce in the
Peggy Crosby Center. As always, due to the popularity of
the programs, registration is recommended although for
the unlimited lectures, last minute decisions to attend can
be accommodated by registration at the door.
If you give a man a fsh you feed him for a day. If you
teach a man to fsh, you feed him for a lifetime. This is a
Chinese proverb, the origin of which is unknown. It has
been attributed to Confucius, Lao Tzu, Laozi, and Guan
Zhong. The fact is that whatever its origins, it remains true
and is a tribute to the men and women who teach.
To learn more about the Center for Life Enrichment,
visit www.clehighlands.com, call (828) 526-8811 or
email clehighlands@yahoo.com.
Contributed by Bettie S. Banks
The Center for Life Enrichments mission of sharing knowledge with
everyone is made a bit easier by a deep pool of talent that refects the
best of the community and the Southeast.
For a comprehensive list of area
events and happenings visit
EVENTS
Cashiers Designer Showhouse
I
n a word, Serenity Acres, site of
the 16th Annual Cashiers Designer
Showhouse , is an adventure.
Visitors have much to discover
this year -- not just one house, but
an array of buildings, gardens, trails,
paddocks, and meadows. There are
three homes, beautifully decorated
by 25 acclaimed designers from
across the Southeast. A six-horse
stable is a demonstration and sales
area for The Bascom, with artisans
working in pottery, wood, fber,
sculpture, blacksmithing, and paint-
ing throughout the event. There is
yet another building where local
shops from the Cashiers area fea-
ture wonderful collectibles for sale.
Twelve renowned landscape
designers enhance the very walk-
able grounds and gardens of the
Showhouse. In fact, there is so
much to see and explore, visitors
are encouraged to allow a minimum
of two hours to fully experience
the property.
The story of Serenity Acres began in 1990 when George
and Dorothy Bishop purchased a home and acreage up at
Cedar High with the idea of spending more time in the moun-
tains. The Bishop family shared a love of horses and quickly
realized the potential the property held for expanding this
interest. Adjacent wooded land was purchased, clearing be-
gan, pastures and barns took shape, and the concept of an
equestrian farm began to emerge. The transformation was
completed with construction of a large horse barn and rid-
ing ring. The prize ribbons, which still adorn the walls of the
Serenity Acres stable ofce and tack room, are evidence of
the success the Bishops enjoyed at horseshows throughout
the Southeast.
The property itself all 39.6 acres of it is spectacu-
lar, sitting high atop Riley Mountain, with majestic views
of Cow Rock and Laurel Knob. The three homes in the
complex have a combined total of nine bedrooms and
seven baths.
The sheer beauty and peace of Serenity Acres pro-
voked a vision of people coming and browsing for hours,
says Kathleen Rivers, chair of this years event, not just
popping in to see a house, but instead spending time to ex-
perience the property in its entirety.
A light lunch featuring favorful soups, salads and sand-
wiches by Caf 107 is available on site daily.
Special events during the Showhouse include:
August 16: Patron Party Spec-
tacular evening of music by Liq-
uid Pleasure and dining by caterer
Lee Epting, all enjoyed under a
dramatically decorated tent in the
paddock at Serenity Acres Farms.
Festivities begin at 6:30 P.M. as
patrons are greeted with cocktails
upon their arrival by shuttle from
the Community Center.
August 17: Presentation, lun-
cheon and book-signing at the
Country Club of Sapphire Valley at
11:30 A.M. Guest speaker will be
Carolyne Roehm, internationally
acclaimed trendsetter in fowers,
entertaining, garden design, and
interior and product design. Ms.
Roehms new book, Flowers,
is as glorious as her knowledge
on landscape, tablescape and all
things fashionable.
August 24: H.E.L.P.! A Tribute
to the Beatles will be staged at
the Chattooga Club Pavilion start-
ing at 6:30 P.M., featuring an open
bar, light dining, and great dancing fun. The entertainers,
from Charleston, South Carolina, produce only one concert
yearly to beneft a worthy charity. The Showhouse was se-
lected this year. Count on an energetic two-hour, non-stop
performance as an introduction to the upcoming 50th an-
niversary of the Beatles.
Surprise Pop-Up events are scheduled the last week of
the Showhouse. Watch for future announcements.
The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the primary fun-
draiser of the Cashiers Historical Society, whose work in
educating and advocating to preserve the cultural heritage
of the Cashiers Valley is so essential. Admission is $25 and
includes transportation to and from the Showhouse. All
parking is at the Cashiers Community Center, with shuttles
running continuously.
Tickets can be purchased in Cashiers at the Community
Center, the Cashiers Historical Society, Cashiers Farmers
Market, Cashiers Chamber of Commerce and Vivace of Ca-
shiers; in Highlands at Acorns, The Bascom, Vivace of High-
lands and The Summer House. Tickets may also be bought
at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley and the Transporta-
tion and Parking Area for the Showhouse.
Hours of operation are 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mondays
through Saturdays and noon to 4:00 P.M. on Sundays. For
further information, contact the Cashiers Historical Society
(828) 743-7710) or visit www.cashiershistoricalso-
Contributed by Jef Alt | Photo by Brianne Williams
Showhouse Chair Kathleen Rivers admires
one of many unique items ofered by The Bascom
in their boutique at Serenity Acres.
EVENTS
Friday Night Live
Sleepy Friday nights in Highlands? Not in August, thanks to the free Friday Night Live Concert Series.
F
riday Night Live will rock Main Street
once again in July courtesy of the High-
lands Area Chamber of Commerce.
Every Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00
P.M. in Town Square, a toe-tapping per-
formance will be given by four local bands
playing a variety of musical styles from tra-
ditional tunes to original compositions.
Kicking of the month on August 2, the
Mountain High Dulcimer Group will en-
tertain the crowd with their performance
of traditional and contemporary music
written and arranged for the Appalachian
mountain dulcimer.
August 9 is the Johnny Webb Band.
Born and raised in Highlands, Johnny and
his popular band play country selections
on guitar, slide guitar and drums. The
groups performance will be a special treat
for Highlanders that remember him from
days past.
On August 16, Tom Hill and the Midnight
Suns will serve up a delightful blend of
Blues, Rock and Soul that get you moving
and grooving and tapping your feet. They
weave cool old songs with great originals.
The Blue Ridge Music Band will return to
Friday Night Live on August 23. They are a
talented trio from the original Foxfre Boys
Band from Clayton, Georgia. Tom Nixon,
Filmer Kilby, and Dean English will tune up
on guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, fddle
and harmonica. Join them for an entertain-
ing evening of traditional and original blue-
grass along with old-fashioned gospel.
If you cant make it to the August 9 show,
come August 30 as the Johnny Webb Band
fnishes of this season of Friday Night Live.
For more information on the Friday
Night Live Series, contact the Highlands
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
at (828) 526- 2112.
EVENTS
Cashiers Trail Mix
I
ts true every dog has his day, at least in Cashiers
and Highlands.
If you know a special dog, mark your calendar for
Saturday, September 14, because thats the date for Ca-
shiers Trail Mix.
Its not a new kind of healthy snack, but rather a com-
bination fve-mile mountain trail run and one-mile dog
walk on the beautiful wilderness terrain of the 2,000 acre
Chinquapin Community. This inaugural event will feature
an ofcial timed run, dog walk and demonstrations, kids
play, archery, falconry, live music and more! Charter
Sponsors for the event include Chinquapin, Mountain
Dog Spa, Highland Hiker, and the Cashiers Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Proceeds support community development and the
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. For information
on sponsorship and registration, contact Event Chair
Alissa Short of Mountain Dog Spa at (828) 743-5191 or
visit www.CashiersAreaChamber.com or
www.facebook.com/CashiersTrailMix.
By Luke Osteen
The Cashiers Trail Mix pairs frisky dogs with the people who love them in a terrifc woodland fun run and gentle walk. Its just part
of the excitement staged September 14 at the Chinquapin Community.
EVENTS
Interlude Concerts
T
he 15th summer season of weekly Interlude Con-
certs will continue through the end of August. The
free concerts are sponsored by the Highlands
First Presbyterian Church and the Episcopal Church of
the Incarnation, and are held on Wednesdays at 2:00
P.M. Dress is casual.
Interlude concerts began when Rev. Hunter Coleman
of the First Presbyterian Church and Father Mike Jones
of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation decided to
create a new ministry for Highlands. The concerts pro-
vide a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday
life a time to meditate, relax, and enjoy a variety of
music. Visitors to Highlands are invited to join the audi-
ence at these mini concerts.
This years lineup includes August 7 David Stark-
weather, cellist Episcopal Church; August 14 Geor-
gia State University Vocal Concert, Presbyterian
Church; August 21 Summit Piano Trio Episcopal
Church; August 28 Mountain Faith Bluegrass Group
Presbyterian Church.
The Interlude Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church in Highlands and the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation is a welcome oasis of
beauty and tranquility in the midst of a hectic season.
EVENTS
EVENTS
All-Male Beauty Pageant
A
udiences are invited to attend the Missed High-
lands All-Male Beauty Pageant at 8:00 P.M. Mon-
day, August 26, at the Highlands Playhouse.
Its a laugh-loaded celebration of, well, not beauty.
Maybe courage and unadulterated pluck.
Men from the Highlands community don evening gowns
and showcase talents that arent normally found in beauty
pageants.
Its all in support of Dr. John Baumruckers ongoing
mission to Montero, Bolivia. For more than 15 years, Dr.
Baumrucker and his wife Joanna have worked to improve
medical care, provide a foster home for youngsters from
ages four to 18, teach homebuilding and reach out to pris-
oners who need to hear the word of God, and build a safe,
reliable water system.
Since 2005, Dr. John has used his power of persuasion
to convince the men of Highlands to put aside their pride
for the good of the mission. The pageant is one of the
mainstays of the missions fnancial viability.
The beauties will fll the stage of the Highlands Play-
house on Oak Street on August 26. Come enjoy a glass of
wine before the show begins. Tickets are $100 each (fully
tax deductible). Call (828) 526-3605 for ticket informa-
tion. For tickets or to make a fnancial contribution, send
your donation to Highlands Bolivian Mission, 209 Hospital
Drive, Suite 304, Highlands, NC 28741.
By Wiley Sloan
Beauty isnt even skin deep at the Missed Highlands All-Male Beauty Pageant, at 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 26, at the Highlands Playhouse.
To read more artcles about the art scene of Highlands and Cashiers
visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news
EVENTS
EVENTS
Annual Dazzling Dahlias Festival
J
oin the Highlands Histori-
cal Society to celebrate
the beauty of dahlias on
the Plateau.
This years Dahlia Festival
will be held Saturday, Sep-
tember 14, from 1:00 to 5:00
P.M. at the Highlands Recre-
ation Center, just a few short
blocks from Main Street.
Everyone is invited to
enter their dahlias by pick-
ing up registration forms at stores throughout the High-
lands-Cashiers area, the Old Edwards Inn, The Highlander
Newspaper, The Highlands News ofce and at the High-
lands Historical Society. Flowers to be judged can be
brought to the Civic Center from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Fri-
day, September 13, and from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday,
September 14.
The public is invited to the Dahlia Exhibit from 1:00 to
5:00 P.M.
Therell be blossoms of every size from the tiny anemo-
ne to the gigantic dinner plate
variety. You can expect them
in a near-spectrum of colors
gardeners have yet to perfect
the blue dahlia.
Local gardener Barry Jones
will share his green thumb tips
at How to Grow Dahlias,
presented at 2:00 P.M.
Enjoy refreshments and en-
tertainment during your visit
to the Highlands Historic Vil-
lage adjacent to the Civic Center. There you can tour the
Highlands Historic Museum and the Prince House -- the
oldest home remaining within the town limits. Proceeds
from the Dahlia Festival beneft the many programs of the
Highlands Historical Society. This years Festival Patron
Party will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September
11, at the Old Edwards Farm.
To make reservations for the Patrons Party or for more
information about exhibiting your dahlias, please call
Joyce Franklin at (828) 526-9418.
By Wiley Sloan
The Dahlia Festival will be celebrated Saturday, September 14, at the Highlands Recreation Center.
EVENTS
Cashiers Arts and Crafts Festival
A
s summer in Western North Carolina draws to a
close and the landscape shifts towards the vivid
colors of autumn, the Village Green in Cashiers
comes alive with what has become one of the areas
most popular events the Rotary Club of Cashiers Val-
ley Fall Arts and Crafts Show. This years event is being
held on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1
from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days, rain or shine.
More than sixty artisans will showcase their wares
at the two-day event, which features an array of artists
and craftsmen from across the region, including local
artists whose works have become favorites of art col-
lectors and connoisseurs. Many of the featured artists
are carrying on traditions that have withstood the test
of time, while others represent new strides forward in
both style and technique. Watch an artist at work or
browse the booths for unique finds, including hand-
made quilts, woodwork, pottery, jewelry, painting, fur-
niture and more.
The bi-annual event has become one of the hallmarks
of the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley. Since receiving
its charter, the club has raised and disbursed nearly
$1,000,000 dollars, providing much needed support to
charitable groups and non-profit organizations through-
out the community. Rotarys mission to encourage and
foster the ideal of service above self is funded in part by
the various activities they sponsor throughout the year.
Proceeds from these events go to support groups
working on behalf of public health and well-being. Re-
cent projects include Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Blue
Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry
and Meals On Wheels. Rotary meets every Wednesday
morning at Cashiers Methodist Church (897 Highway
107 South), with breakfast starting at 7:30 A.M. for Ro-
tarians and their guests only.
Visitors to the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival are sure
to find the perfect piece while supporting a very wor-
thy cause. Admission: $3. For more information: www.
cashiersrotary.org or Karen Sullivan, info@re-
altorkarensullivan.com.
Contributed by Karen Sullivan
The Cashiers Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, set for August 31 - September 1, is a cornerstone of the communitys philanthropic landscape.
For a comprehensive list of area
events and happenings visit
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
Jennifer Haynes massage therapy
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.
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
Jennifer Haynes massage therapy
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
Village Square Art and Craft Show
T
he eighth annual Village
Square Art and Craft Show will
be staged in downtown High-
lands August 24-25.
Itll have something for everyone,
including art and crafts, demonstra-
tions, live music, face painting and food.
Youll fnd a plethora of fne art, plus
whimsical folk art, traditional mountain
crafts, metal work, fabric work, jewelry,
and twig furniture.
Some local Highlanders will be there,
including painter Zach Claxton, potter
Pat Taylor, jeweler Lee Byers and wood
turner Donald Krebs.
Tim and Nancy Holt, who spend their
summers in Highlands, make copper chandeliers and sconces.
There are also bird houses, weavings, childrens/doll cloth-
ing, garden art and accessories, vine baskets and many other
wonderful things.
There will be live music both days be-
tween 11:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., with
dulcimer players and the up-beat blue-
grass music of the Ross Brothers from
Haywood County.
Plan on breakfast or lunch at Fressers
Eatery in the Village Square. In the park
youll fnd fresh-squeezed lemonade, iced
tea, boiled peanuts, and fruit cobbler with
ice cream.
The event is free and goes from 10:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday
in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and neigh-
boring Highlands Village Square at Fifth
and Pine Streets. The shows are spon-
sored by the Macon County Art Associa-
tion with an advertising grant from the Highlands Chamber of
Commerce and Visitor Center.
For more information, contact Cynthia Strain at (828) 787-
2021 or cypicturelady@aol.com.
Happy shopper Amy Wald
The Village Square Art and Craft Show, set for August 24-25, will boast local and regional crafters, food, bluegrass music and surprises.
EVENTS
Highlands
Farmers Market
S
aturday mornings are buzzing at the Highlands Farm-
ers Market.
Located in the Highlands Plaza (Brysons Food
Store) on the Walhalla Road directly in front of Cosper
Flowers, the market is easy to reach and ofers plenty
of free parking. It consists of 25 to 35 vendors ofering
a wide variety of freshly grown produce, fowers and
shrubs, hand-made items and home-baked goods.
Traversing the market, I spotted tempting homemade
cupcakes ofered by the American Cancer Societys Relay
for Life Team, plus tasty smoothies made from organic
fruits and aeroponically grown vegetables from Carol
Johnson. Rich Grove was replacing the cane seat in a
beautiful walnut rocker. Tamara Bronaughs creativity
was displayed in her eye-catching bark and moss fower
vases and home accessories. Dr. John Baumrucker and
Jane Chalker ofered items from Bolivia and Haiti to sup-
port mission projects. I was tempted by the homemade
desserts of Mrs. Ruby Vinson. Many of the vendors at the
market donate the proceeds from their booths to various
mission projects.
Enjoy a fresh cup of cofee, a cinnamon roll or home-
baked cupcake or a fruit smoothie while perusing the
fresh produce.
Thanks goes to Al Bolt, Manager of Highlands Plaza; Jim
Bryson, Owner of Brysons Food Store; and Lisa Osteen of
Cospers Flowers for sharing the Highlands Plaza parking
lot with the Market.
By Wiley Sloan | Photo by Sarah Valentine
The Highlands Farmers Market is staged in Highlands Plaza from 9:00
A.M. to noon Saturdays through September 30.
EVENTS
A Moonrise Preview Party
S
et in Highlands, Cassan-
dra Kings anticipated
new novel, Moonrise,
hits the stores on September
3. Prior to the publicity tour,
Old Edwards Inn and Spa is
hosting a preview with the
celebrated southern author
at The Farm at Old Edwards
from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
on Monday, August 26. The
bestselling novelist wrote her
newest book while renting a
house in the mountain resort
town of Highlands, with her
husband Pat Conroy. During
the afternoon with Cassandra,
her guests will learn how the
setting of Highlands, and the
homes that she has stayed in,
became the inspiration for a
new novel.
Attendees will get a signed
frst-edition copy of the au-
thors anticipated ffth novel
and hear her inspiration for it.
Against the rustic and magi-
cal backdrop of The Farm,
they will enjoy a luncheon
and Q&A with Cassandra,
sample and take home a reci-
pe from the book, and learn how Cassandra created her
Moonrise Garden.
Cassandra is the bestselling author of four novels,
Making Waves, The Sunday Wife, The Same Sweet
Girls, and Queen of Broken Hearts, as well as numerous
short stories, essays, and articles. A native of L. A. (Lower
Alabama), Cassandra resides in
Beaufort, South Carolina, with
her author husband.
Attendees will spend an af-
ternoon of literary magic with
Cassandra King at The Farm
while enjoying:
An introduction by Pat Con-
roy; A two-course luncheon
that includes the goat cheese
tart recipe from the book as
part of the entre, and a sorbet
trio for dessert; Arrival cham-
pagne cocktail with Crme De
Violet and lavender sprig, and
cash bar for lunch; Recipe card
for the goat-cheese tart and a
discussion on how to create
a simple Moonrise Garden; A
signed First Edition copy of
Moonrise, likely to become
a collectors item; Q&A with
the author.
The Farm at Old Edwards
provides a perfect backdrop
for an afternoon with Cassan-
dra King. Surrounded by lush
landscaping and pristine North
Carolina mountain forests, The
Farm at the Old Edwards spans
33 acres and includes a rustic
barn with pavilion, trout pond with bridge and fountain,
and a three-bedroom farmhouse with full kitchen and
wooden deck.
Tickets are $65 per person and include a personal frst-
edition copy of Moonrise. Space is limited. For tickets, call
(828) 787-2625.
H
elen Honeycutt is just getting her life back on track
after a bitter divorce when she meets Emmet Justice,
an attractive widower still grieving for his late wife,
Rosalyn. Their sudden marriage sets of a maelstrom of re-
sentment and ill-will among Rosalyns family and friends.
Hoping to mend fences, the newlyweds plan a summer at
Moonrise, Rosalyns historic estate in the Blue Ridge Moun-
tains. Moonrise is known far and wide for its unique noctur-
nal gardens, which have fallen into ruin since the death of
its mistress.
Like the heroine of Daphne DuMauriers classic romance,
Rebecca, Helen becomes obsessed by her predecessor,
who lives on in her house and gardens and the hearts of
those who loved her. Not only does Helen fail to measure
up to the beautiful and accomplished Rosalyn, she doesnt
ft into her own world, either, an elite enclave of well-to-do
summer people. Even the gardens exclude her, since their
secrets, passed down by generations of gardeners, died
out with Rosalyn. When it becomes clear that someone in
Rosalyns close-knit circle of friends is determined to drive
her away, Helen wonders if she can trust anyone, even her
husband. As the sweltering summer draws to an end, Helen
must uncover the secrets of the past in order to establish
her own identity apart from the woman she replaced.
Moonrise Synopsis
EVENTS
Annual Native Plant Symposium
O
n September 13 and 14, the High-
lands Biological Foundation will
host its 14th Annual Native Plant
Symposium on landscaping and garden-
ing with native plants at the Performing
Arts Center in Highlands. The Sympo-
sium features lectures from well-known
regional gardeners and conservation-
ists; wine reception, native plant auc-
tion, and feld trips, all of which are de-
signed to help participants incorporate
concepts of ecology and conservation into their gardening
practices.
This years Symposium will feature four lectures. Friday
evening, Patrick McMillan will discuss Natural Communities
at Risk in the Southern Blue Ridge. Patrick is the host of
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan and is the director of the
SC Botanical Garden and the Clemson Museum of Natural
Sciences. There will be three lectures on Saturday before
the plant auction. Kimberly Brand, a Trustee for Audubon
NC and Vice President of Forsyth Audubon will talk on Bird-
Friendly Landscaping: How You Can Help Birds. Landscape
Architect Tres Fromme will encourage you to Abandon
Yourself to Design. Timothy P. Spiras
lecture is on Rich Cove Forests: The
Most Species-Rich Community in the
Southern Appalachian Mountains. Dr.
Spira is a professor at Clemson Univer-
sity and the author of Wildfowers and
Plant Communities of the Southern Ap-
palachian Mountains and Piedmont.
The Highlands community has long
held the plateaus native fora in high
esteem. All of the proceeds from the
Symposium beneft the Highlands Botanical Garden, which
residents and visitors of Highlands have enjoyed since 1962
when it was established as a refuge for southern Appala-
chian plants. Within walking distance from town, this 12-acre
Garden is an invaluable resource to the region.
For more information about the speakers, schedule, and
where to stay, visit www.highlandsbiological.
org/nps/ or call (828) 526-2221. Tickets are $100 for mem-
bers or $135 for non-members. For $35 you can attend Friday
evenings lecture and reception. HBF is a 501(c)(3) non-prof-
it organization whose mission is to foster research and edu-
cation focused on the rich natural heritage of the Highlands
Contributed by Michelle Ruigrok | Photo by Mike Hunter
EVENTS
Sculpture on the Green
N
ine sculptures were installed in The Village Green
for the 2013 Sculpture On the Green Biennial Invi-
tational Exhibition. This special exhibit of visiting
sculptures is the third such event sponsored by The Vil-
lage Green. The Village Green is home to several perma-
nent sculptures, including three kinetic wind sculptures in-
stalled near The Village Green Commons at the south end
of the park late last year.
The Biennial Sculpture Exhibition features sculpture by
nationally recognized artists. The pieces selected cele-
brate a variety of expression, style and material. Some are
whimsical while others more traditional. Wesley Woford,
curator of the event, hopes that the sculpture will spark
discussion and dialogue as well as add interest to the park.
For example, the playful piece named Launch greets
people near The Village Play. Another sculpture Grand-
mother and Baby as well as a group of three horses
fashioned from repurposed steel will greet visitors to the
Glades area where most of the sculptures are on display.
The Glades was chosen as the primary location to
introduce visitors to this space in The Village Green.
The Village Green Board of Directors is currently review-
ing plans for improving and enhancing this space for ev-
eryones enjoyment, said Ann Self, Executive Director
for The Village Green. The Glades area of the park can
be accessed from the trail behind The Village Play as well
as from the wetlands boardwalk entrance in the picnic
shelter area.
Visitors to the Biennial Sculpture Exhibition will have
the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece of sculp-
ture. Ballots will be in the information area located near
the bathrooms by The Village Play. Votes will be tallied
through September when the Peoples Choice Award
will be announced and presented to the winning artist.
The sculpture will be on display through the end of the
year. Sculpture On the Green is part of the mission of The
Village Green to provide a place to enrich the community
through cultural opportunities, observed Jochen Lucke,
Chair of The Village Green Board of Directors. He also not-
ed that this exhibition was made possible through a gener-
ous endowment for this purpose.
For more information about upcoming events or how to
support the work of The Village Green, visit www.vil-
lagegreencashiersnc.com or call (828) 743-3434.
2013 Sculpture On the Green Biennial Invitational Exhibition will be on display utill the end of the year.
EVENTS
Cashiers Poetry Night
R
esidents of the Cashiers-Highlands area will once again
be in the spotlight on Thursday, August 15, when they
take the stage of the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Com-
munity Library for the Fourth Annual Favorite Poems Night.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, the readings begin at
7:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception in the librarys
Friendship Garden.
This local event is inspired by the Americas Favorite
Poem Project, a program begun in 1998 that has led to
over 1,000 towns across the country holding readings and
creating archival collections of the favorite poems of their
townspeople.
So far, area residents and visitors to the plateau have sub-
mitted more than 150 poems to the library, along with their
reasons for why these poems are meaningful in their lives.
In keeping with the spirit of Americas Favorite Poem
Project, those chosen to read each year have ranged in age
from 7 to 87. They have included doctors, pastors, farmers,
social workers, actors, musicians, librarians, poets, teach-
ers, construction workers, shop owners and members of
the military.
Submissions may be made at the library or by calling
(828) 743-2558. The deadline is August 10.
Favorite Poems Night has become among the most
popular annual programs at the library, says Marilyn Sta-
ats, coordinator of the event. I know the word poetry
makes some folks yawn, but one of the ideas before the
readings is to remind people that poetry is not some hi-
faluting thing read only by hifaluting eggheads. We were
all born with a love of rhyme and rhythm, most of us were
raised by parents who read us Mother Goose poems and,
if we were lucky, we had teachers who introduced us to
everything from Winnie the Pooh to Robert Frost and
Shakespeare to nonsense verse. Hearing poems read
aloud by our neighbors and friends is not only fun, it can
inspire us to begin reading other poems that we once knew
and loved and to rediscover that poetry is not a bore, but
an adventure.
All submissions will be listed in the evenings program
and be added to the library archives.
By Luke Osteen
Poets and the people who love them are invited to participate in Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Librarys Favorite Poems Night, 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, August 15. For information or to participate, call (828) 743-2558.
EVENTS
Power of the Purse
T
he Mountain High Republican Womens Clubs
Power of the Purse event being held on Thurs-
day, August 15 at the Highlands Civic Center is well
worth attendingfor a variety of reasons! There really is
something for everyone! Although the event is billed as
a card and game afair, you can expect much more to at-
tract those who enjoy a full day of entertainment. Tables
for bridge, mahjong and similar games will be set up for
players while those and others attending will also enjoy
lunch, a fashion show, silent auction and, of course, an op-
portunity to buy their newest favorite handbag.
In keeping with the Purse theme, bidders in the si-
lent auction will be rivals for the most stylish and sought
after designer handbags while a stock of popular hand-
bags will be on sale throughout the duration of the event.
The latest in fashions will be shown tea-room style from
leading shops in Highlands and Cashiers.
With so much activity and festivity swirling round, the
event, beginning at 10:00 A.M., promises to be a must
do this day for ladies and their guests from throughout
the plateau. The cost, $30 per person, is payable at the
door however reservations are requested. Table reser-
vations for Power of the Purse are being accepted now
by calling (828) 526-9195, (828) 526-4146 or by email to
mtnrepublicanwomen@yahoo.com. Co-chairs of
Power of the Purse are Robin Carter, Mary Pless and
Pricilla Flowers who are also board members of the Moun-
tain High Republican Womens Club.
The Mountain High Republican Womens Club is a tri-
county organization whose members live in Jackson,
Macon and Transylvania counties either as permanent or
seasonal residents. Monthly meetings are held on the frst
Tuesday of each month from May through October. Pro-
grams and speakers each month are directed to current
issues facing the nation. For additional information about
meetings and the organization, contact President Dorothy
Little or Carol Adams, Membership Chair at (828) 743-1658
or via email at mtnrepublicanwomen@yahoo.
Power Of The Purse, a Card and Game Event is scheduled for August 15.
Contributed by Carol Adams
Weekly Events
(828) 743--1658.
Elizabeth Locke Jewelry Trunk Show, August 16-17, Acorns
Boutque, (828) 787-1877.
WineTastng,3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 16, Dustys, (828)
526-2762.
Groovin on the Green, 6:30 P.M., The Village Commons, Fridays:
August 16 - Les Freres Michot - Traditonal Cajun; August 23 - Blind
Melon Phillips - Hot Guitar and Horns; August 30 - Hurricane Creek -
Classic Rock/Pop and Originals, GCAMA, (828) 743-8428.
Cashiers Designer Showhouse, August 17 to September 1,
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mondays through Saturdays and Noon to
4:00 P.M. Sundays. Presentaton, luncheon and book-signing with
Carolyne Roehm, 11:30 A.M., Saturday, August 17, Country Club of
Sapphire Valley. H.E.L.P.! A Tribute to the Beatles 6:30 P.M., August
24, Chatooga Club Pavilion, (828) 743-7710.
Spanish Wine Tastng, Saturday, August 17, Rukas Table. (828)
526-3636.
Bluegrass & BBQ, featuring Nitrograss, 6:30 p.m., Saturday,
August 17, Highlands Country Club, beneftng Four Seasons. (828)
526-2552.
Clara Williams Jewelry Trunk Show, August 19-21, Francie
Hargrove Interior Design, (828) 743-9700.
Recently Released Movies, 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 21,
Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.
2nd Annual Bark, Beer and Bluegrass, 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.,
Wednesday, August 21, Farm at Old Edwards Inn, (828) 743-5752.
Highlands Cashiers Players producton Almost, Maine,
August 22 through September 1, Highlands Performing Arts Center
Performances 7:30 P/M/ weekdays, and 2:30 P.M. Sundays. (828)
526-8084.
Barbara Wells Studio Trunk Show, August 23-24, Acorns Boutque,
(828) 787-1877.
VillageSquareArtandCrafShow,10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, August
24-25, Kelsey-Hutchinson Park /Highlands Village Square (828) 787-
2021.
The Bascom, Green-House Exhibit, opening recepton and artst
talk, 5:00-7:00 P.M., Saturday August 24, (828) 526-4949.
Cassandra Kings new novel, Moonrise preview with the
celebrated southern author at The Farm at Old Edwards from 11:00
A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 26. For tckets, call (828) 787-
2625.
Art League of Highlands meetng, 4:30 P.M., Monday, August
26, Hughes Studio, The Bascom. Guest speaker Peggy McBride,
Lakemont, Georgia
Missed Highlands All-Male Beauty Pageant, 8:00 P.M. Monday,
August 26, at the Highlands Playhouse, (828) 526-3605.
Village Nature Series: Peter Barr, expert on the fre towers of the
North Carolina mountains, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 27, Cashiers
Village Green, hosted by Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, (828) 526-
1111.
FiveCoursesBeerTastngDinner,6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August
28, Rukas Table. Reservatons are required. (828) 526-3636.
Planet Clothing Trunk Show, August 30-31, Acorns Boutque, (828)
787-1877.
Savannah Shoes Trunk Show, August 30-31, Francie Hargrove
Interior Design, (828) 743-9700.
Fire Tower Eco Tour Hike led by Peter Barr, August 30, hosted by
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Call (828) 526-1111 to register.
Coralia Leets Jewelry Trunk Show, August 31-September 2, Acorns
Boutque, (828) 787-1877.
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley Fall Arts and Crafs Show, 10:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1.
For more informaton: www.cashiersrotary.org or Karen
Sullivan, info@realtorkarensullivan.com.
EVERY MONDAY
Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00 A.M., Beginners
Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.
Free Themed Garden Tours, 10:30 AM, Highlands Botanical
Garden, (828) 526-2221.
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.
Water Color 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
OilPaintngandMixedMediumClass,12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M,
Calderone Gallery,(706) 746-5540.
Zahner Conservaton Lecture Series, 7:00 P.M, Highlands
Nature Center, (828) 526-2221.
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.
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,)
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.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.
Mark Your Calendar
HighlandsPlayhouse,Annie,August 1-17. Show tmes Tuesday-
Saturday 8:00 P.M. Sunday matnees 2:00 P.M., (828) 526-9443.
Highlands Rotary Bingo to beneft Relay For Life, 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, August 1, Highlands Conference Center,
DinneratSeven, at 5:30 P.M. Friday, August 2, Highlands United
Methodist Church.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval Concerts - Parker
String Quartet, 6:00 P.M., Friday, August 2, PAC, Highlands and 5:00
P.M. Saturday, August 3, at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community
Library in Cashiers, (828) 526-9060.
Friday Night Live, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Town Square, Highlands.
August 2: Mountain High Dulcimer Group, August 9: Johnny Webb
Band, On August 16, Tom Hill and the Midnight Suns, August 23:
Blue Ridge Music Band, August 30: Johnny Webb Band. (828) 526-
2112.
Monthly Jam, Noon to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, Blue Ridge
Music, Clayton, GA, (706) 782-9852.
Live Music, 8:30 P.M., Super Nitrograss August 3, High 5 August 10,
Big Nasty August 17, Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.
Avian Perspectves Exhibiton of Bird Art, Carvings, and
Photography, August 3-31, Recepton 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 20,
Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031.
Saturdays on Pine, August 3: Super Nitrograss, August 10: High 5,
August 17: Big Nasty, August 31: Southbound Turnaround. For more
informaton about Saturdays on Pine, (828) 526-2112.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval Concerts - Parker
String Quartet and William Ransom, 6:00 P.M., Sunday August
4, PAC, Highlands and 5:00 P.M. Monday, August 5, at the Albert
Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers, (828) 526-9060.
Interlude Concerts, 2:00 P.M., Wednesdays, August 7 David
Starkweather, cellist Episcopal Church; August 14 Georgia State
University Vocal Concert, Presbyterian Church; August 21 Summit
Piano Trio Episcopal Church; August 28 Mountain Faith Bluegrass
Group Presbyterian Church. Dress is casual.
Free Children Movies, 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 7, Hudson
Library, (828) 526-3031.
Jude Frances Jewelry Trunk Show, August 9-11, Acorns Boutque,
(828) 787-1877.
Classics by Steve Johannessen, 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, Bucks
Cofee, (828) 743-9997.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval Concerts - Sibling
Rivalry, 6:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, PAC, Highlands and 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 10, at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community
Library in Cashiers, (828) 526-9060.
Relay For Life Of Highlands, August 9-10, Highlands Rec Park,
startng at 6:00 P.M. Friday night to 6:00 A.M. Saturday morning.
Cashiers Quilters Guild Quilt Show, 10:00 A.M .to 4:00 P.M.,
August 10-11, Sapphire Valley Community Center of Highway 64 in
Sapphire.
BeerTastng,3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Saturday, August 10, Dustys,
(828) 526-2762.
The Bascom Members Challenge: Whimsy, opens Saturday,
August 10, Recepton 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., (828) 526-4949.
Sweet Sounds of the 70s Disco Dance, 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.,
Saturday August 10, The Bascom, 828-526-4949.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festval Final Gala Concert
and Dinner Party, 5:00 P.M., Sunday, August 11, Martn-Lipscomb
Performing Arts Center. (828) 526-9060.
Story Swap, 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 13, Highlands Writers
Group, Ugly Dog Pub, pre-registraton is required, (828) 369-1927.
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Librarys Favorite Poems
Night, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 15, (828) 743-2558.
Power Of The Purse, a Card and Game Event, Thursday, August 15,
Highlands Civic Center, Mountain High Republican Womens Clubs,
Swine, Wine and Dine, 2-4 P.M., Saturday, August 31, Highlands
Playhouse, (828) 526-2695.
BetsyPaulArtRafebeneftng Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire
Department, will be held on August 31, in the afernoon. For more
informaton, call (828) 743-0880.
Highlands Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Show will be held
at dark, around 9:30 P.M.Saturday, August 31, Highlands
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at (828) 526-2112
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THE ARTS
Cover Artist Gil Stose
by Donna Rhodes
P
ick up a copy of Veranda, Contemporary Kitchens,
Todays Custom Homes, The Laurel Magazine or
even The New York Times over the past ten years
and you are likely to see the work of Gil Stose. Stoses
photographs have been in demand in high-end publica-
tions ever since he made the leap from the television
and flm industry to commercial and fne art photogra-
phy a decade and a half ago.
And its no wonder. Photography is Stoses lifelong
love. He began shooting at age 14. His camera has been
an extension of his hand and eye ever since. He enjoys
shooting inanimate objects related to everyday life from
architecture to garden to home-decor to kitchen.
Speaking of the kitchen Stose loves cooking and his
favorite photographic subject is fresh food, though he
often has to fudge a bit. Food products that are frozen,
whipped, or blended dont last long under a photogra-
phers hot lamps. So as a food stylist, Stose must get
creative with a turkey, for example. A two-hour turkey
photographs beautifully compared to a crusty, cracked,
fully-cooked bird. But Stose adds, The real trick is light-
ing. Thats the key to any good photo, no matter what
the subject.
When asked about his transition from moving pic-
tures to stills, Stose says, In flm, you tell a story with
a series of pictures. In still shots, you have to condense
the story into one frame. There is a lot to consider in de-
ciding what to include into one cohesive, eye-catching,
and economical picture. One shot has to say it all, and
thats tough!
But its his gift for mastering that challenge that sets
him apart. He says, I try to bring a good, clean polished
product to my clients that is a couple of steps above and
beyond all the others.
While most of Stoses work is for national production,
he also does work locally, most notably his aerial work in
Wings, Flying Over Highlands; Cashiers; Toxaway; and
Beyond, and advertising pieces for local restaurants,
developers, construction companies, not to mentions
numerous pieces for The Laurel.
To see more of his work check out his website at
gilstose.com and his Gil Stose Photography page on
Facebook. To contact him about doing a project, e-mail
him at: gil@gilstose.com or call him at: (828) 506-
9376. Look for his name just about anywhere there is
beautiful photography.
Gils cover shot is of Serenity Acres, the Cashiers Design-
er Showhouse for 2013. Read more about this exciting
event on page 24.
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Pickleball, Anyone?
E
ver heard of Pickleball?
While images of run-
ning a gerkin across
a goal line come to mind,
the real game is a cross be-
tween badminton, tennis
and ping-pong.
It started very informally
about 50 years ago in Wash-
ington State as a way of en-
tertaining bored kids on a
hot, sticky afternoon. Ping-
pong paddles, a badmin-
ton court and a lightweight
perforated plastic ball were
the key ingredients. The
kids came up with their own
rules. Not only did it enter-
tain them for hours, the
adults liked it so much they
practically threw the kids
off the court so they could
play, too.
And how did the gerkin
find its way into the nam-
ing? Legend has it a cock-
er spaniel named Pickles
kept grabbing the ball and running off with it. Appar-
ently he was bored, too! So in his honor the game was
dubbed Pickleball.
Thus a new sport was born, and it became so popular
nationwide, and internationally that the USA Pickleball
Association and The World Pickleball Federation were
founded. Of course, the look and rules of the game
have evolved over the years, but its early components
still define how it is played. And who knows? Maybe
someday it will be an Olympic event!
Franklin has its own Blue Ridge Mountains Pickle-
ball Club with members coming from Hayesville, Rob-
binsville, and Lake Nantahala. Other clubs are popping
up all over the western Carolinas. Nancy and Michael
Falkenstein and Jan Sharp are the official ambassadors
from the Franklin area. They spoke recently at the High-
lands Rotary Club, drumming up interest for a High-
lands/Cashiers group.
Nancy and Mike were tennis players and thought,
like many who havent tried Pickleball, it had no sub-
stance, no fire. Now, self-professed addicts after seven
years of playing, they are the first to say that pickleball
is just plain, good old-fashioned fun. And volleying at
the net can be every bit as challenging and thrilling as
it is in tennis.
That is the neat thing about pickleball, says fellow
ambassador Jan Sharp. It can be laid back and easy, or
rapid-fire if the players choose to play that way.
She suggests watching the video on the pickleball
website, www.UASPA.org, to get a sense of
just how intense and exciting the game can be.
Jan, Nancy, Mike, and the Franklin club welcome visi-
tors to try pickleball on for size and catch the wave.
They meet at Franklins Veterans Memorial Park every
Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. If it is raining they
gather at the Armory on Industrial Park Loop. All you
have to do is show up. They will provide the courts, the
paddles, balls and good company to get you started.
No cost or obligation except to enjoy the heck out of a
new, fun sport guaranteed to please.
If you are ever going to find yourself in a pickle, this
is the one to be in. Call Nancy at (828) 369-9052 or
Jan at (828) 371-0971 or e-mail at nancyfalkenstein@
hotmail,com. Get your pickle on!
by Donna Rhodes
Deceptively easy, yet irresistibly challenging, pickleball is picking up a small army of enthusiasts in
Western North Carolina.
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Bascom News
R
etired physician Matthew Patterson and wife Sara
have visited the Highlands area through the years
but had not visited The Bascom. My daughter Car-
roll said there was an interesting art center here, Dr.
Patterson recalled. So Sara and I went over there and
were invited to an opening reception for the Southern
Lights exhibit.
The Jacksonville, Florida, family enjoyed The Bascom so
much that Carroll and her three sons, including 13-year-
old identical twins, signed up for an Art by Appointment
pottery class with Ceramics Program Coordinator Frank
Vickery. My grandsons are interested in arts and crafts,
says Dr. Patterson. Frank was very nice and has a good
rapport with the kids. Their mother, Carroll, believes
that art helps build self-esteem and confdence.
During one of their visits to The Bascom, the Patterson
family met the four Southern Lights artists during their
painting demonstration on the Terrace. Dr. Patterson
eventually purchased one of the paintings from the exhi-
bition Gathering Moss by Krista Harris.
Having taken painting classes at Jacksonvilles Cum-
mer Museum of Art and Gardens, Dr. Patterson and his
grandsons were amazed at the diferent techniques of
these abstract artists. Their approach was much difer-
ent from the more formal, traditional art classes that I
took, says Dr. Patterson. One of the ladies helped the
boys, and brought out fresh canvases for them. They now
have their own abstract paintings!
The boys want to come back, says Dr. Patterson,
who personally looks forward to more experiences at
The Bascom. And with an ongoing wealth of classes and
workshops for all ages to choose from, this family, indeed
all families, can create their own Bascom and be enter-
tained and educated for many summers to come.
The Bascom is open year-round, Monday through Satur-
day, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 P.M.
For more information, visit www.TheBascom.org or
call (828) 526-4949.
Contributed by Pat Turnbull
When it comes to discovering hidden artistic talents,
The Bascom is a family afair.
To read more artcles about the art
scene of Highlands and Cashiers
visit www.thelaurelmagazine.
com/news
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Chamber Music Festival
T
he Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival clos-
es out its 32nd season with its hallmark bravura per-
formances by world-recognized artists.
On Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, The Park-
er String Quartet will perform Mozarts String Quartet K.
428; Schulhofs Quartet No. 1; and Beethovens Quar-
tet in E fat Major, Op 74 Harp.
Hailed by The New York Times as something extraor-
dinary, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has
rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent en-
sembles of its generation. The quartet began its profes-
sional touring career in 2002 and garnered international
acclaim in 2005, winning the Concert Artists Guild Compe-
tition as well as the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at the Bor-
deaux International String Quartet Competition in France.
In 2009, Chamber Music America awarded the quartet
the prestigious biennial Cleveland Quartet Award for the
2009-2011 seasons.
The Festivals Artistic Director Will Ransom will join The
Parker String Quartet on Sunday, August 4, and Monday,
August 5, for performances of Beethovens Quartet in Bb
Major, Op. 18 No. 6; Shostakovichs Quartet #11; and
Dvoraks Piano Quintet in A Major.
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals adds a
bit of spice to the mix when it ofers Sibling Rivalry on
Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10. This exhilarat-
ing program will feature siblings David and Julie Coucher-
on on violin and piano respectively; and siblings Kate and
William Ransom on violin and piano.
The dazzling musicianship of Sibling Rivalry sets the
stage for the Final Gala Concert and Dinner Party Sunday,
August 11, at 5:00 P.M. at the Martin-Lipscomb Perform-
ing Arts Center. This performance features the talents of
violinist David Coucheron, oboist Eugene Izotov, violist
Yinzi Kong, and The Festival Chamber Orchestra: violin-
ists Domenic Salerni, Helen Kim, Adda Kridler, Jessica Wu,
Eun Sun Lee, Kate Ransom, Margeaux Maloney, and Chris
Pulgram; violists Allan Sandlin, and Allyson Fleck; cellists
Charae Krueger and Guang Wang; Brice Andrus and Susan
Welty on horns; harpsichordist Timothy Albrecht; Oboist
Dane Philipsen; and bassist Joe McFadden.
Dinner will follow at Wildcat Clifs Country Club.
Throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Fes-
tival season, concerts will be held at 6:00 P.M. Fridays at
the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands
and repeated at 5:00 PM. Saturdays at the Albert Carlton-
Cashiers Community Library in Cashiers. Sunday concerts
will be staged at 5:00 P.M. at the Performing Arts Center
in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Ca-
shiers Community Library.
By Luke Osteen
The Parker String Quartet brings all of the brilliant musicianship thats a hallmark of the
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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Playhouse Presents Annie
O
ne of the most popular comic strip heroines takes
center stage in Annie at the Highlands Playhouse
through Sunday, August 17. The original Broadway
production of Annie won seven 1977 Tony Awards, includ-
ing Best Musical, Book, and Score.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, Little Orphan
Annie charms everyones hearts, despite a next-to-nothing
start in 1930s New York City. She befriends President Frank-
lin Roosevelt and fnds a new home and family in billionaire
Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a
lovable mutt named Sandy.
Boasting one of Broadways most memorable scores, in-
cluding Its the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and
the famed Tomorrow, Annie will leave you with an ever-
optimistic feel that the sun will come out tomorrow.
Annie will star 16-year-old Highlands resident Bailey Bak-
er. Bailey was selected because of her incredible talent as a
young actress with a dynamic voice and magnetic stage pres-
ence. She has been performing in the Highlands community
since she was very young, and she has been the talk of the
town to be the star of Annie.
The evil Miss Hannigan will be played by the well-loved Hei-
di Spoon. Heidi originally hails from New York City where she
enjoyed a career in musical theatre for over 20 years. She has
performed on Broadway, Of-Broadway, Broadway National
Tours, International tours, regional theatre, cruise ships,
church basements, nightclubs and barns.
Annie is a good, old-fashioned Broadway show, says
Artistic Director Bill Patti. It is light hearted and has an incred-
ibly sweet message. What excites me the most is how well we
are integrating the community into the production. We have
orphans from Highlands, Franklin and Rabun County. They
are six of the most talented young ladies that I have had the
pleasure of watching perform and the audiences are going
to adore them. Also, we are utilizing a cast of 24 in Annie.
That will make it the biggest show at the Playhouse in quite a
few years!
The Highlands Playhouse is located at 362 Oak Street, High-
lands. Individual tickets for Annie are $30 for adults and $12
for children 12 and under. Show times are Tuesday-Saturday
at 8:00 P.M. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 P.M. Group tickets
(10 or more) are available now at savings up to 30 percent.
For additional information or to order tickets, call the Box Of-
fce at (828) 526-2695 or email highlandsplayhouse@
Contributed by Tammy Hernandez
The unquenchable optimism of Annie shines through the Highlands Playhouses production, staged through August 17.
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The Cast of Annie
T
he Highlands Playhouse will present the classic
Annie through Sunday August 17.
Leading the cast is Clay Smith, who joins the
Highlands Playhouse for the frst time this season. Fresh
from the national tour of Fiddler on the Roof, Smith
portrays Oliver Daddy Warbucks the seemingly tough
billionaire who adopts Annie from the orphanage. Along
with the United States tour of Fiddler, Smith has
also appeared on the Asian tour of The Sound of Mu-
sic as Franz, and with Momentum Repetory Company
of Highlands.
Smith says he is thrilled to join such a great company
and great people, adding that he most recently enjoyed
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which
ran through June 20. Smith holds a Doctor of Musical
Arts in Vocal Performance from LSU.
As the hilarious Ms. Hannigan, Highlands Playhouse is
thrilled to welcome back Heidi Johnson-Spoon, most re-
cently seen as Mona in last years production of Dames
at Sea. Ms. Spoons career has spanned over 20 years,
appearing notably on Broadway in The Wizard of Oz
with Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney, as well as the sub-
sequent national tour. Also on tour, Ms. Spoon has ap-
peared with Roger Miller in Big River and sang for Pres-
ident George H.W. Bush at the White House. A favorite at
the playhouse, Ms. Spoon is excited to be joined by her
daughter Gracie, who will be playing the role of Molly, as
well as her student Annalese Starzec. She is also excited
to be working with her friend, Bill Patti.
Highlands Playhouse favorite Rachel Schimenti returns
for her third season as the scheming Lily St. Regis. Play-
house regulars will remember her this season as Maria
Elena in The Buddy Holly Story and as Logainne in The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Previous sea-
sons have seen her as Joan in Dames at Sea and Dee
Dee in Suds. Along with her work here in Highlands,
Schimenti as been seen with Alhambra Dinner Theatre
and was an Irene Ryan Award Semi Finalist for her work
as Olivia in Twelfth Night. Schimenti says she loves the
company here in Highlands and is particularly thrilled to
be playing Lilly.
Rounding out the cast is Bailey Baker as Annie, Jimmy
Lewis as Rooster Hannigan, Samantha Pauly as Grace
Ferrel, Noah Berry as Bert Healey, Stuart Armor as Drake,
Annabelle Fox as Star To Be, Dan Holtsclaw as Franklin
Roosevelt and Sandy the Dog as Sandy. The orphans
will be played by Jessie Keuhne, Abigail Gilbert, Hayley
Hawkins, Gracie Spoon, Cameron Sweet, and Annalese
Starzec. Kameron Stambaugh, Zach Snyder, Emmanuel
Davis, Kacey Willis, Wesley Carpenter, Jonathan Chisolm,
Peter Seifarth, Madison Munich, and Kate Jones will fll
the ensemble. Annie is directed by Bill Patti, with Ni-
gel Huckle as assistant director. Brieanna Bailey choreo-
graphs and daMon Gof music directs.
The Highlands Playhouse production runs through
August 17 with shows Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00
P.M. and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. The Highlands Playhouse
is located at 362 Oak Street, Highlands, NC, 28741. Indi-
vidual tickets for adults are $30 and $12 for children 12
and under. For additional information or to order tickets,
call the Box Ofce at (828) 526-2695 or email high-
landsplayhouse@yahoo.com.
The 2013 Musical Season of Love and Laughter con-
tinues with Nunsense (October 4-13). We invite
you to visit the new Highlands Playhouse website at
www.highlandsplayhouse.org.
Contributed by Tammy Hernandez
Highlands Playhouses production of Annie blends the talents of seasoned professionals with bright new stars.
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Dinner at Seven
H
ighlands United Methodist Church will stage Din-
ner at Seven, at 5:30 P.M. Friday, August 2. The
musical is the product of the churchs Summer Mu-
sic Camp for children.
We held the camp from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. July
29 - August 2, and this performance is the result of the
kids hard work, said HUMC Minister of Music Les Scott.
We draw upon students from local churches and chil-
dren who dont attend church and those who may just
be visiting Highlands and Cashiers for the summer. They
learn the basics of choral techniques and how to per-
form in front of a crowd its a lot to learn in one weeks
time, but somehow every year our campers rise to
the occasion.
Dinner at Seven was written by Luke Osteen and
Les Scott and marks the latest collaboration between
the two, a partnership stretching back fve years. Its the
story of a group of elementary school students learning
that the presence of Christ can be felt in the most un-
likely of places.
Everyone is invited to attend the performance and ad-
mission is free.
To read more artcles on the happenings
of Highlands and Cashiers
visit www.thelaurelmagazine.
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Betsy Paul Art Rafle
T
his is the fourth time
that Annell Metsker
has graciously donated
a painting to beneft the Ca-
shiers-Glenville Fire Depart-
ment through the monthly
art rafe held at Betsy Paul
Properties. Annells creation,
given for the August Art Raf-
fe, is a delightful painting of
a Highlands Barn.
Annell L. Metsker, known
professionally as Annell,
combines photography
and painting to create im-
ages that evoke the soul
of her subjects and portray
mood and emotion visually.
Whether she is creating a
portrait, landscape or fgura-
tive work of art she is able to
use the beauty and mystery
of light and shadow, and the
rhythm of motion to capti-
vate the viewers attention.
She works intuitively with
her subjects to reveal beauty
and authenticity in her art.
Whether you are looking for
a photographic portrait, or
a painting of your children,
family, pets, or a favorite
travel image, Annell will cre-
ate a work of art that cap-
tures their true essence.
Annell fnds her creative
muse in her home on Lake
Glenville where the peace-
fulness and energy of the
mountains inspire her paint-
ings. Her portrait studio in
Charlotte, specializing in
heirloom portraits of chil-
dren and families, has been
named Best of Charlotte
Photographers for several
years. In 2012 Annell received
the prestigious Silver Medal
Award from Professional
Photographers of America
for her excellence in print
competition. Her art is ex-
hibited at Blue Valley Gallery
in Cashiers, Tsartistry Gal-
lery and Gallery of Gems in
Franklin, www.annell.
com and has pride of place
in many private collections
across the US. Contact her
at annell@annell.
com, (828) 743-5784 or
(704) 847-8281.
Viewers are invited to see
each months rafe item on
display from 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M., Monday through
Saturday at Betsy Paul Prop-
erties, 870 Highway 64 West,
Cashiers, North Carolina.
Checks can also be mailed
directly to the Cashiers-Glen-
ville Fire Department, P.O.
Box 713, Cashiers, North Car-
olina, 28717. For more infor-
mation contact Betsy Paul
The Betsy Paul art rafes for the
Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire
Department, will be held on
August 31, in the afternoon. For
more information, call
(828) 743-0880.
THE ARTS
Art League of Highlands
P
eggy McBride of Lake-
mont, Georgia, will be
the guest speaker at the
Art Leagues August 26 meet-
ing in the Hughes Studio of
the Bascom. McBride calls
herself a Book Artist these
days, yet her artworks rarely
include a front and back cov-
er. After 40 years as a mixed
media artist working in leath-
er, textiles and found ob-
jects, the Book Arts medium
for McBride presents unique
assemblages of discarded
objects into unexpected
sculptural presentations.
She recently transformed
the former Globe Gallery into
her studio and is devoted to
the exploration of sculptural
ways to promote the preservation of our world. She was
also one of the featured artists in Asheville at Blue Spi-
rals recent Appalachian Trail exhibit. At the meeting,
McBride will share some of her handmade books and
birdcage books plus a bit of her poetry. Social hour is at
4:30 P.M. and the program begins at 5:00 P.M. Both are
open to the public and free of charge.
A new workshop is avail-
able. In 1980, Catherine
Christy, a well-know local art-
ist and former Highlands resi-
dent, helped to start what
became known as Studio
Alive, where live models
posed for artists to do sketch-
es, drawings and paintings.
In 2007 the group disbanded,
but this past winter, Cath-
erine, assisted by Pat Calde-
rone of the Art League of
Highlands, worked to revive
the concept, and it is now op-
erating again. Each Tuesday
from 1:00 4:00 P.M. in the
Community Center above the
Scaly Mountain Fire Depart-
ment, local artists of varying
skill levels gather in a casual
setting to work and share ideas about art and the expres-
sion of the human fgure. A diferent model poses each
week. A modest cost of $20 is required for four sessions,
and artists supply their own materials (no oils). All inter-
ested artists should call Catherine Christy (706) 782-4060
or Pat Calderone (706) 746-5540 or www.studio-
alive.net for more information.
Contributed by Zach Claxton
Peggy McBride
THE ARTS
Highlands PAC
T
he Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Centers Sum-
mer Concert Series is over, with three sold out con-
certs.
The Highlands PAC is getting ready for the Fall Con-
cert Series. Be sure to save the dates and call now for
tickets. Makes plans to join us Saturday, September 28,
for the nationally known Storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin.
Andy is always a headliner at the National Storytelling
Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee. This performance
is presented by Nell Lipscomb Martin and Lynda Lip-
scomb Wexler.
On Saturday, October 5, The Hit Men visit Highlands.
This band includes four of the original members of
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. In addition, they
have composed for and performed with Tommy James
and The Shondels, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton
John, Barry Manilow and many others. Theyre pre-
sented by Beth and Dan Riley, Diane and Ray McPhail,
Minnie Bob and Mike Campbell, Louise and Rick Deme-
triou, Ruth Gershon and Sandy Cohn, Jane Webb and
David LaCagnina, Harry Norman Realty, Carole Sim-
mons, Cindy and Rick Trevathan, and Peggy Woodruff.
Rounding out the Fall Concert Series on Friday, No-
vember 29 (the Friday night after Thanksgiving) is
Bluegrass with David Holt and Josh Goforth. David
Holt is a four-time Grammy Award winner. It is anoth-
er extraordinary evening, not to be missed. The per-
formance is presented by Ray and Diane McPhail and
Doug and Barbara DeMaire.
Call (828) 526-9047 now to reserve tickets or, to
purchase tickets online, visit highlandspac.org.
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie
The Hit Men bring their signature style, polished by working with the
biggest names in the music industry, to the Highlands PAC.
THE ARTS
T
he men and women of Almost, a small fctitious town in
northern Maine, pose for the camera on a cold winters
night. These bundled up folk are the cast of the High-
lands Cashiers Players August production, Almost, Maine,
a whimsical romantic comedy in which various characters fall
in and out of love under the luminous glow of the northern
lights in this witty winters tale.
Pictured above, front row left to right: Ellen Agee, Ivy Trent,
Alona Khorolska, Rachel Woods, Megan McLean, Raina Trent.
Back row (L to R): Robert Trotter, Lance Trudel, Kevin Murphy,
Ted Wisniewski, and Chris Hess. Not pictured is Pam Moore.
Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani, directed by
HCPs Virginia Talbot, consists of nine bittersweet tales which
will, with their unexpected twists and quirky humor, provide
enchanted entertainment at the Highlands Performing Arts
Center Thursdays through Sundays, August 22 through Sep-
tember 1. The HCP box ofce opens for season subscribers
on Thursday and Friday, August 15 and 16, and for others on
Saturday, August 17. Hours are 10:00 A.M. to 4:oo P.M., and
one hour before the performances which start at 7:30 P.M. on
weekdays, and 2:30 P.M. on Sundays.
For tickets or more information, call the Highlands-Cashiers
Players box ofce at (828) 526-8084, or visit thier website at
www.highlandscashiersplayers.org.
Highlands-Cashiers Players
Bittersweet romance is the tonic served cold in Almost, Maine Highlands Cashiers Players production set for August 22 through September 1.
THE ARTS
Come to the Cabaret!
J
ust because the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music
Festivals performance season wraps up in August,
that doesnt mean that its event season is over.
Still up on its calendar is Come to the Cabaret!, a caba-
ret concert slated for 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 15 at
the Highlands Playhouse. This rollicking good time will
feature Jason and Carrie Hardy singing some of the most
beloved Broadway, opera, and American Songbook fa-
vorites. Theyll be accompanied by pianist William Ran-
som the Festivals artistic director.
Complementing the irresistible music is the fne food
and wine catered by Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro.
Its an evening to beneft the Highlands-Cashiers
Chamber Music Orchestra and the Highlands Playhouse.
Tickets are $100 per person. For more information or res-
ervations, call (828) 526-9060.
By Luke Osteen
Its season over, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival still fnds plenty to celebrate with its Cabaret,
set for 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 15, at the Highlands Playhouse.
Jason Hardy Carrie Hardy
THE ARTS
21st Annual Bel Canto Recital
S
eptember 8 will be Bel Canto Recitals 21st anniver-
sary.
As always the recital itself will be followed with an
elegant dinner at Highlands Country Club. This year it will
again feature four singers soprano, mezzo-soprano, ten-
or, and baritone. Dr. Stephen Dubberly, our accompanist
since Bel Cantos inception, will again accompany the per-
formance and will perform a solo piece as well.
Associate Professor in the Division of Conducting and En-
sembles at the University of North Texas, Dr. Dubberly also
serves as Music Director of UNT Opera and teaches opera
conducting and opera repertoire.
He made his conducting debut in 1993 in Opera Theatre
of Saint Louis American-premiere production of Judith
Weirs The Black Spider. Since then, he has conducted for
Des Moines Metro Opera, the Knoxville Opera Company,
San Antonio Opera, Cartersville Opera, American Bel Canto
Opera, the Teatro Accademico in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy,
the Teatro Goldoni in Venice, Opera Athens (Georgia), the
University of Tennessee, and Webster University.
He has also conducted frequently for Amarillo Opera,
including productions of Don Giovanni, The Barber of
Seville, Don Pasquale, Rigoletto, Pirates of Penzance,
Falstaf, I pagliacci, La bohme, the regionally-
broadcast production of Gene Murrays The Wage of Sin,
and Carmen.
Dr. Dubberly also wears the hat of Chorus Master and
Principal Coach for Fort Worth Opera. His career as an op-
era coach includes six seasons with Opera Theatre of Saint
Louis, where he served as Ensemble Coordinator and Princi-
pal Coach, Assistant Conductor, and Music Director of vari-
ous educational projects. He has been Associate Conductor
at Des Moines Metro Opera, Assistant Music Director for
Opera Carolina, and co-director of the Knoxville Opera Com-
panys Education and Outreach program. Singers he has
partnered in recital include Mary Dunleavy, Mignon Dunn,
Kaaren Erickson, Elizabeth Futral, Denyce Graves, Brenda
Harris, Weston Hurt, Kristine Jepson, and Jefrey Wells.
Critics have hailed him as the perfect partner (Rich-
mond News) and the ideal accompanist (New Haven Reg-
ister). It is a real privilege to have him as our accompanist
here in Highlands.
To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please
call (828) 526-5213 or e-mail highlandsbelcanto@
gmail.com. You can also mail your contact information
to Bel Canto Recital, P.O. Box 2392, Highlands, NC 28741.
Contributed by Janet Grantham
Bel Canto Recital, set for September 8, blends exquisite voices with the impeccable talents of Dr. Stephen Dubberly.
Alex Richardson Heather Witt Nelson Martinez Sarah Jane McMahon
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THE ARTS
Your Childs Musical Growth
A
fter expressing a desire to learn a musical instru-
ment, your child has made a commitment to
sticking to it. So you have enrolled them in les-
sons at the local music store or academy. What are
some of the ways that you can support your childs
learning endeavors?
Attitude is number one; the parents attitude. This is
especially true as regards goal setting and measurement
of this. Well-designed music lessons will take goal-setting
into account. Instruction done in this way will cultivate the
childs own goal setting skills. It will nurture the childs
own internal measurement against these goals. This is the
very thing that drives your child forward in their learning.
Nothing else will truly drive the child forward than their
own desire to learn. Goals should be tied directly to this
desire. Teachers and parents need to work cooperatively
toward this. No worse harm can be done than parents
or teachers setting their own goals, and measuring the
growth of the child to their own sense of where the child
should be. There is no surer way to switch of the childs
desire to learn.
Regular meetings are in order between parents, teach-
er, and child. Discussion should be made as to what con-
stitutes progress. And in this way, the child learns bigger
knowledge than just the mechanics of playing and instru-
ment. A sense of healthy growth as a learner is set, and
maintained. The child gets a bigger sense of self-guidance,
a skill that applies to all kinds of life-subjects.
The most important thing that a parent can do to sup-
port their childs ongoing music pursuits is to culture a
sense of gentle uplifting attitude. This will do more to
gently nurture the child-learner than a more judgmental,
rule-stick kind of approach. It is a fact that learners who
are encouraged do better than those who are prodded
and critiqued. Instead, develop the childs own sense of
self-growth. With these simple steps your child will em-
bark on a lifelong journey to musical self-discovery and
rich fulfllment.
Contributed by J. Christian Miller
A childs musical development relies upon a parents nurturing approach.
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Flipside Restaurant
By Wiley Sloan
W
hen you have a hungry family to feed, youll be
glad to know about Flipside, located at 30 Dil-
lard Road in Highlands directly across from the
new Post Ofce.
This All American Burger Joint is open daily from
11:30 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. You will marvel at the delicious
100 percent hormone-free beef from Brasstown Beef.
Choose from the wide array of diferent sandwiches, each
topped with all house-made condiments. Your taste
buds will thank you throughout the day.
My unscientifc survey discovered that in addition to
hamburgers, many customers clamor for the Oyster Po
Boy made with fried gulf oysters and for the Reuben, fea-
turing house-cured corned beef.
These were the two most common answers to my ques-
tion: What is your favorite food when you visit Flipside?
Ladies tend to lean toward the sweet tea glazed chicken
salad or the smoked trout salad. Youngsters loved the
chicken tenders and the grilled cheese sandwiches, fea-
turing cheddar cheese on sourdough bread.
Flipsides menu is extensive, featuring a wide variety of
soups, salads, and sandwiches. Add your favorite side to
round out your meal and you have a meal to remember.
Nutritionists tell you to be sure that your plate includes
a rainbow of color. Homemade slaw, fresh tomatoes,
strawberries, red onions, house-made dill pickles, red pep-
pers ft the bill here.
Chase away the thirst with your favorite brew -- stan-
dard domestic beers or one of the unique craft brews that
are found only at Flipside. Check out their very own beer
Revelations 4118. Sip your favorite wine as you nibble on
one of the many starters.
As the twilight sets in, stop by Flipside for your favorite
cocktail and a tasty evening meal. No need to dress up.
Flipsides come-as-you-are atmosphere welcomes you
anytime of the day or evening. Join your friends to cheer
on your favorite sports team, plan your weekend adven-
tures or just sit and catch up on all the events that shape
our lives.
Good friends, good food, your favorite beverage, all at
moderate prices. Thats what Flipside is all about. Plan-
ning a picnic or need sandwiches for your next hike? Flip-
side can pack your lunch with ease. Give them a call at
(828) 526-4241.
Flipsides menu elevates the hamburger and delivers on down home comfort.
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Memories of Domaine Tempier
W
hile on a quick
run into Moun-
tain Fresh Gro-
cery this summer, I hardly
expected to meet an old
friend that I cherished
yet had not seen in too
long. This friend was more
of the vinous sort than liv-
ing fesh, but it brought
back memories that only
true friends can.
The Domaine Tempier
bottle at Mountain Fresh
was standing alone, as if
deliberately set aside from
the other wines, perhaps
waiting for sampling. Its
distinctive peachy-salmon
Provencal color reminded
me of the intense heat of
the August days in France
and the acres of carefully
tended vines bursting with
chlorophyll whose ripening
grapes would soon yield to
the fall harvest.
Wine has a way of trans-
porting us back in time, just
like old friends with whom
we are immediately at ease
despite not having seen
them for years. Domaine
Tempier ros is like that for
me. Considered by many
wine critics and restaura-
teurs such as Alice Waters
of Chez Panisse to be the
ros of summer, Domaine
Tempier was high on my list
of wineries to visit while in
South France.
Bandol, the home to Do-
maine Tempier, was quite
an enigma: surrounded by
both sea and mountains,
it afforded the best of
both worlds.
Finding the Domaine,
however, was another mat-
ter. Driving up the winding,
Roman-hewn roads into
the terraced hills was chal-
lenging. But actually fnding
Domaine Tempier took de-
termination. Refreshingly
unlike Napa, there were no
large signs to direct thirsty
American tourists.
Outside of the Domaines
tasting room, a worn, gray
donkey and a classic Citroen
welcomed visitors. Ill nev-
er forget that the tasting
room attendant spoke no
English yet she and I en-
gaged in lively conversation
via my high school, present-
tense only French. Wine
often can open doors that
language cannot.
Domaine Tempier ros
is not sweet: its dry and
crisp with a kick that only
the mourvdre grape can
give. Its a perfect lunch
sipping wine. Paired with
salmon or a salad nicoise,
its perfection.
This August, I wish I
were traveling again to
Provence and its felds of
fragrant lavender, red pop-
pies, and ros wines. How-
ever, those memories be-
come vividly clear with the
sound of popping a cork
right here in Highlands!
Contributed by
Mary Ann Hardman
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Make Your Own Flavored Water
W
hen its hot out-
side, your bev-
erage choices
range from the unhealthy
sodas (yes, diet soda is un-
healthy, too) and sweet
juices to boring water. Fla-
vored water is a great-tast-
ing compromise between
sugary drinks and tasteless
liquid. With just a hint of fa-
vor, favored waters crisp
lightness in intoxicatingly
fresh: just whats needed
on a hot summer day.
Kids love favored water,
too, because the process
of making it is fun and the
process of guessing what
was put in the water is
even more fun.
Flavored water tastes
best when infused for at
least a few hours, so that
the favors of the herbs,
the berries and the fruits
can better penetrate the
liquid, but if you only have
a few minutes, drop a sprig
of fresh mint into your glass
of icy water to make your
drink more interesting.
If you want to experi-
ment with favored waters,
get a set of large two-quart
mason jars, as these are
perfect for infusing wa-
ter. You also need a mud-
dler, fruit (any fruit except
bananas,) herbs, water
and ice.
The process in simple.
Put any combination of
fruit, berries and herbs
into a clean mason jar.
Add pure water. Close the
lid and leave the concoc-
tion in the refrigerator for
a few hours or overnight.
Strain and serve the water
with ice.
You are welcome to try
your own favor combina-
tions, or make one of the
following options (propor-
tions are open to your in-
terpretation:)
1. Fresh mint leaves and
thin cucumber slices
2. Watermelon chunks
and rosemary (lightly press
on the watermelon with a
muddler to release favors
before pouring in water)
3. Lemon slices and
strawberry slices (lightly
press on the strawberries
with a muddler to release
favors before pouring in
water)
4. Raspberries and lime
slices (lightly press on the
raspberries with a muddler
to release favors before
pouring in water)
5. Pineapple chunks and
fresh mint leaves (lightly
press on pineapple with a
muddler to release favors
before pouring in water)
6. Lemon slices, orange
slices, lime slices.
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia
Halldin, Nutrition Coach
www.healthymamainfo.com
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Fressers Eatery
Bellas 1/8 t
By Donna Rhodes
F
ressers Eatery is
baaaaack, back to its
old digs at 470 Oak
Street right behind Wolf-
gangs in Highlands.
And Debbie Grossman
is back in her kitchen serv-
ing up the sizzling, steam-
ing, sumptuous culinary
delights you have grown
to love over the years since 1999.
Debbie loves coming up with new twists on traditional
themes -- for example, a ginger scallion salmon burger,
which is artistically prepared, brimming with favor, and
heart healthy.
If you subscribe to the belief that if it tastes good, it
cant be good for you, leave that notion behind. At Fress-
ers, food looks good, tastes good, and its incredibly
good for you.
Debbie says, I have been accommodating special
dietary requests from the get-go. I have always done
whats healthy as opposed to whats faddy (pun intend-
ed). We will continue to be the place to go when health-
ful eating is a priority.
Be it catering or a quiet lunch of the beaten trail, Deb-
bie is an artist at heart. Her art manifests itself in her cu-
linary presentations.
She says, Some people
paint, some throw a pot.
I create my food as art, in
its look, taste, and aroma.
People metaphorically eat
with their eyes. If it doesnt
look good, it doesnt taste
good. I try to appeal to all
of the senses.
Fressers, which by the
way is Yiddish for eating in a glutinous manner, has an
active page on Facebook. Debbie encourages you to like
Fressers. When she posted some of her latest creations
like the portabella mushroom stack, people poured into
the restaurant ordering it. One joked it looked so deli-
cious he had to wipe the drool of his computer screen.
Its the same with her Turkish Turkey Burger and her
mouth-watering Greek salads served with grilled chicken
or not. Wickedly tasty, divinely healthy.
So visit Debbie and Fressers Eatery at its new old spot
at 470 Oak Street, Village Square. Its closed on Sun-
days except for special events. Visit as early as 10:30
A.M. Monday through Saturday. Check their website,
fressereateryhighlands.com for hours of opera-
tion and special events. Or call (828) 526-4188.
And nosh yourself silly! With a name like Fressers, its
the thing to do!
Fressers Eatery returns to its birthplace, yet maintains its commitment to delicious, healthy dishes.
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Good Hearts and Great Food
T
o say that Lakeside
Restaurant is a popu-
lar Highlands foodie
haunt is a bit of an under-
statement. Theyve held
the Number One Restau-
rant in Highlands spot by
TripAdvisor reviewers for
over a year.
This high achieve-
ment is not an accident.
It is by the design and
passion of owner/chef
Marty Rosenfeld.
Part of that recogni-
tion comes from Lake-
sides superb menu, which emphasizes
carefully prepared dishes made from the
freshest ingredients.
That means you can start of your meal
with appetizers like the Mussels Sofritto, a
hearty blending of peppers, jalapenos, ci-
lantro and chorizo broth; or Shaved Celery
Salad with its arugula, gorgonzola cheese,
dates, candied pecans and white balsamic
vinegar; or The Unwedged leave it to an
artist like Marty to take humble Iceberg
Lettuce and transform it into something
magical with the judicious addition of a
cabernet poached pear, crumbled bleu
cheese, bacon and walnuts.
But these appetizers are just place
setters for the unforgettable entrees
that await.
A little mountain town hundreds of
miles from the coast is one of the last places youd expect
to fnd a solid selection of seafood, but Lakeside manages
to pull of the feat with its customary panache.
Look for Shrimp, Scallop & Squid Cioppino a playful
creation that incorporates these fruits of the sea with a
delicate tomato safron broth over pasta. One of the most
requested dishes is the Triggerfsh Maison a white mild
fsh sauted with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon
and wine.
But maybe youre looking for a fsh with a local address.
The Stufed Rainbow Trout, loaded with crabmeat and ap-
plewood smoked bacon, was swimming in Jackson Coun-
ty just a few hours before
it ended up on your plate.
Thats not to say that
Lakeside Restaurant
skimps on the beef por-
tion of its menu.
We have had so many
requests for quality meats
that last year we added
premium Midwest An-
gus steaks, Martys wife
Donna adds. These dry-
aged steaks exude con-
centrated favor second-
to-none.
That means dedicat-
ed carnivores will fnd 8-ounce Filets,
12-ounce New York Strips, and the majes-
tic 14-ounce Bone-In Ribeye. And true to
Lakesides unshakeable commitment to
favor, these cuts are paired with the din-
ers choice of Wild Mushroom Cabernet or
Bleu Cheese Peppercorn sauces.
Veteran Lakeside patrons know that no
matter what their choice of entre, they
need to save room for one of Martys
unabashedly sinful desserts. A long-time
favorite is the bread pudding, infused
with seasonal berries available or with
chocolate chips. You really should try the
Chocolate Budino, a cross between a pud-
ding and a cake that will work its way into
your dreams.
Whatever you choose on the menu, you
can be confdent that Lakeside can pair it
with an exquisite wine. Its deep and varied wine list has
won the restaurant the coveted Wine Spectator Award
of Excellence for the last 13 years. Diners can select their
wine by the glass, half-bottle or bottle.
But this attention to the menu and wine list is only
part of the reason that this tiny restaurant has become a
Highlands institution. Part of its success lies in the care-
ful attention to the dcor. Scintillating art and dashes of
bold color create an undeniably warm and welcoming at-
mosphere thats complemented by the gorgeous view of
Lake Harris and the little herb and fower garden that pro-
duces some of the supporting players in Lakesides ever-
By Luke Osteen
Lakeside Restaurant showcases a passion for food and for helping others.
Continued on page 85
Marty Rosenfeld
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August Events at Rukas Table
R
ukas Table will host a pair
of special dinners August
17 and 28.
These two events are an ir-
resistible blending of Rukas Ta-
bles bold culinary expertise and
its playfully elegant ambience.
On August 17, the restaurant
will stage a Spanish Wine Tasting
paired with amuse bouches (sin-
gle, bite-sized hors doeuvres
that difer from appetizers in
that theyre usually just one or
two bites). This allows guests
to sample the subtle qualities of
the wines and gives Chef Justin Burdett a chance to show-
case his remarkable kitchen talents. Cost is $25-$30 and res-
ervations are required.
On August 28, fve courses will be artfully and seasonally
paired by Chef Burdett to complement a fight of fve beers
from Left Hand Brewing Company of Longmont, Colorado.
Reservations are required.
Chef Burdett joined the Rukas Table team in summer of
2012, bringing his esteemed
farm-to-table knowledge and
practices to broaden the res-
taurants locally infuenced
menu. Prior to his work at Ru-
kas Table, Burdett was Chef
de Cuisine at Miller Union, a
nationally recognized and ac-
claimed restaurant in Atlanta.
Burdett was named by Food &
Wine magazine in March 2013
as one of the top ten chefs in
the Southeast.
Rukas Table ofers a variety
of inventive dishes, showcasing
sophisticated Southern favors.
The restaurant proudly partners with local farms as sourc-
es for fresh proteins and produce in support of the local slow
food movement. Every dish is made from scratch, including
its cheese, with seasonal and local ingredients, to invoke a
homemade feel along with its authentic and rustic menu.
For reservations or more information, call Rukas Table at
(828) 526-3636.
By Luke Osteen
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changing lineup of dishes.
The overall efect is one of sublime tranquility. Its hard to believe that this
restaurant is only a block from Highlands busting Main Street.
Donna and Marty have long been supporters of worthy local causes.
Thats why its no surprise that for the last fve years their restaurant, prac-
tically a Highlands landmark, has ofered Evenings at Lakeside.
These Wednesday night events raise much-needed funds for local charities.
There are so many worthy causes that do so much for our beautiful com-
munity, which shapes Highlands into the Highlands that we all love, explains
Marty. The hearts and souls of many people that live here, even if part time,
refect what makes this place we call home so special.
About fve years ago, Marty came up with a good solution and a win/win
for Lakeside and the worthy non-proft. He and his staf set aside Wednesday
nights in the season for non-profts to claim their Evening at Lakeside. The
non-profts can select their date, but then it is up to them to market to their
boards and supporters to make reservations on their chosen date.
What can be more fun than good food, a relaxing atmosphere, good ser-
vice and a room full of like-minded friends? says Marty.
These Wednesdays have already been claimed by local non-profts:
Wednesday. August 7 The Bascom; Wednesday, August 14 Gilliams Prom-
ise; Wednesday, September 18 -- Literacy Council; Wednesday, September
25 Highlands Performing Arts Center; and Wednesday, October 16 The
Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.
To make reservations or for more information, call (828) 526-9419. Lake-
side Restaurant is located at 531 Smallwood Avenue in Highlands, one block
from Main Street.
Lakeside Restaurant | Continued from page 83
For informaton on
dining in on the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau
visit
DI NI NG
Sipping and Strolling
H
andbags, pottery, jewel-
ry, home dcor, clothing,
fowers, Oh My! Shopping
in downtown Highlands does not
disappoint! On Friday, Novem-
ber 8 and Saturday, November 9,
Highlands Culinary Weekend An-
nual Sip and Stroll from 11:00 A.M.
5:00 P.M., has a fabulous line up
of retailers Acorns, Acorns on
Church, Alyxandras on Main, Bags
on Main, Cabin Couture, Cabin Ca-
suals, The Hen House, Highlands
Fine Art and Estate Jewelry, 4th
Street Boutique, Mountain Fresh
Grocery, Potpourri and Potpourri
2, TJ Baileys for Men, Vivace, Wits
End and Xtreme Threads. This
years Sip and Stroll is especially
special for the participants! Each stroller will start at the
Highlands Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Center to receive a
detailed map and their own sou-
venir wine glass with special carry
bag. There will be a limit of 16 mer-
chants this year which will encour-
age everyone to linger a while lon-
ger and enjoy the homemade hors
doeuvres, cheeses, and of course
the wonderful selections of wines.
Theres also an added bonus to
visiting each merchant on the
map. Strollers having completed
the tour will be eligible for won-
derful prizes including fne dining
certifcates, pottery and specialty
wines. Sip, Stroll and Shop till you
drop while enjoying everything
fabulous in our beautiful down-
town of Highlands.
Two fun-flled days of sipping and strolling in downtown Highlands, NC during the 7th annual Highlands Culinary Weekend
Contributed by Laura Huerta
DI NI NG
Chef John Fleer
W
e are fortunate to
have so many great
restaurants here in
the Highlands-Cashiers pla-
teau, and one of my favorites
is Canyon Kitchen at Lone-
some Valley in Cashiers. Not
only does it have a marvelous
ambiance, but Chef John Fleer
is a charming raconteur.
Recently I had the pleasure
of sitting down with John to
learn more about him and
what lies at the core of his
fabulous restaurant.
Q: At what age and why did
you decide to become a chef?
JF: I got the cooking bug
during college, and then be-
came fascinated with food.
More to the point, it was dis-
covering the community of
food when I spent a semester
in Venice during college. It
was a revelation to see how
important food and the shar-
ing of food at the table was to
their culture. That experience
the community of food, the
sharing of food, the culture
of the table is exactly what
I feel at Canyon Kitchens Supper Club. Its my favorite
event. The food is served family style and the atmosphere
takes on a community feel.
Q: What training did you obtain to become a chef?
JF: Other than being a busboy in high school, my frst
restaurant job was at Aurora in Chapel Hill. I needed a job
to put myself through graduate school in religion and phi-
losophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Chef, Gwen Higgins, gave me my frst opportunity by
hiring me with no experience to be a pastry cook. I rolled
lots of fresh pasta and helped with desserts. Pretty quick-
ly, I realized I was having more fun in the kitchen than in
the library. So I left the masters program and went to
the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.
Q: For the past two years, rumors have foated around
that you were leaving and opening a restaurant in Ashe-
ville. Are the rumors true?
JF: No. I will continue to operate Canyon Kitchen. Be-
cause I have always been very
open about wanting to have
my own project in Asheville, I
think the assumption is that I
would leave Canyon Kitchen
in order to do that. I think
what people do not under-
stand is that Canyon Kitchen
is also very much my project,
my baby, if you will. The own-
ers have been very gracious
in allowing me to develop
and guide this project into
what it has become. We are
all very proud of this wonder-
ful restaurant and I feel very
lucky to have the opportunity
to be involved. And when I
say we, I mean not only me,
Lonesome Valley, and the
Jennings family, but also the
leadership team at Canyon
Kitchen. All of them invest a
lot of themselves in this proj-
ect and I think it shows.
Q: When does your restau-
rant open and tell me a little
bit about it?
JF: We are targeting open-
ing in mid-September. The
restaurant will, of course, fo-
cus on local, seasonal cooking. It will refect my evolu-
tion as a chef that has happened at Canyon Kitchen from
focusing on purely southern interpretation of these local,
seasonal ingredients to a broader interpretation of the
American palate. I am excited to be at the very center of
vibrant Asheville. All of my previous posts in the last 20
years have been in these beautiful, pastoral settings like
the foothills of East Tennessee and plateau of the WNC
Mountains. So, this restaurant will have a much more ur-
ban feel. The wine list will continue to exhibit my dedica-
tion to wines produced with sustainably produced grapes.
It will be open for lunch and dinner and has a magnifcent
patio right on Pack Square where anyone can come enjoy
great food and drink while the world passes by.
So now it looks like Ill be traveling down the mountain
to Asheville to check out Johns new restaurant, Rhubarb,
and if its like any of his other establishments itll surely
please the palate and the eyes.
Contributed by Elizabeth Fletcher | elizabeth@idoeventsatlanta.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 $ $ $-$$ NC 78
BellasJunctonCafe 20 Old Mud Creek Road, Scaly, NC 828-526-0803 -$ C 82
The Bistro at Wolfgangs 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
Dustys 493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762 C 79
Flip Side 30 Dillard Road 828-526-4241 $ C 77
Fressers Eatery 470 Oak Street, Village Square 828-526-4188 -$ -$$ C 79
Ghangri Asian Fusion Restaurant 490 Carolina Way 828-526-8500 $ C 6
Highlands Smokehouse 595 Franklin Road 828-526-5000 $ $ C 77
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The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering 350 S. Fifh St. 828-526-2110 $-$$ $-$$ 85
Lakeside Restaurant Smallwood Avenue 828-526-9419 $-$$ C L 77
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden 445 Main Street 828-787-2525 $ $$ $$ NC 4
On the Verandah Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$ NC 79
Paolets 440 Main Street 828-526-4906 $-$$ NC 82
Rukas Table 163 Wright Square 828-526-3636 $$$ NC 81
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 79
Wolfgangs Restaurant 460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$ NC L 5
CASHIERS RESTAURANTS
Caf 107 Highway 107 South 828-743-1065 C 117
*On the Side at Cashiers Farmers Market Crossroads 828-743-4334 85
Cornucopia Highway 107 South 828-743-3750 $-$$ $-$$$ C 80
The Orchard Highway 107 South 828-743-7614 $$$ Dinner NC 77
Randevu Restaurant 18 Chestnut Square, Highway 64 828-743-0190 $$ C L 85
Zookeeper Mountain Laurel Shoppes 828-743-7711 $ $ BYOB C 34A
HI STORY
Hillbilly Days in Highlands
by Donna Rhodes | Photo Courtesy of Highlands Historical Society, donated by Richard Melvin
A
ugust 1 is
the anni-
versary of
a most unusual
celebration in
Highlands histo-
ry. The initial Hill-
billy Day was Au-
gust 1, 1952. It was
the brainchild of
Isabel Hall Cham-
bers, who, after
some pleading
and convincing,
talked Bob Du-
Pree, Highlands
recreational direc-
tor, into dragging
a reluctant town
council into the
afair.
Not only was
it a mountain of
laughs and good
times, it turned
out to be a very
efective fun-
raiser. Anyone
who showed up
in public in plain
clothes, that is,
not decked out in full hillbilly attire, a la Ma and Pa Kettle,
Daisy Mae, or Lil Abner, was arrested and had to post bail
for his or her release. Fines of $10 or $12 went to the sup-
port of the Highlands Recreation Center. If you didnt ante
up, you were locked in the town stockade and had to call
your maw or paw or grandpaw to pay a fne to get you out.
Over $200 was collected that day. That was when a loaf of
bread was 18 cents and a gallon of gas was 27.
There was an afternoon parade when everyones inner
Mountaineer came to life. Floyd Long dressed in fre en-
gine red pants and a top hat for his hillbilly wedding. Girls
shook a tail feather or two in four sack dresses and high-
falutin bonnets. There were more patches on pants than
feas on a hound. The whole experience was funner than a
trailer park where life is deep-fried and double-wide.
And about, oh, dark-thirty, the square dance kicked-of
in the middle of Main Street. DuPree, Master of Ceremo-
nies, was dressed
in striped pants
tighter than a
banjo string and
a bullet-riddled
stovepipe hat. He
got his tongue
twisted around his
eyeteeth a time or
two and couldnt
see what he was
sayin, but all-in-all
the evening was
fner than frog
hair.
At days end,
Mrs. Frank Talbot
drug her chitlins
out of the street
and tuck em
home. Stragglers
crooned a moon-
shine song or two
and a fnal chorus
of Dont Go Skin-
ny Dippin with
Snappin Turtles.
It was so much
fun, they hiked
up their britches,
added hog-callin,
greased pole climbin, log-rollin and crosscut-sawin con-
tests to the event the following year. By 1954, the town
was happy to sponsor Hillbilly Day on their own. They even
threw in a barbecue.
But every path has some puddles and in this case, the
puddle was sloshing in liquor. Drinkin got out of hand.
And stoppin it was about as hard as pushin a watermelon
though a garden hose, so the festivities came to an abrupt
and sad end after only fve years in existence. Still, at its
peak, Hillbilly Day left an indelible mark on the plateau.
And who knows, maybe once every 50 or 60 years High-
lands can sponsor another Hillbilly Day. It could happen.
Just bypass those cans of whoopass and moonshine, put
on your Daisy Mae, and party til the cows come home.
To learn more about Highlands colorful past read Heart
of the Blue Ridge by Ran Shafner or visit the Highlands
Historical Societys website: www.highlandshis-
HI STORY
Return of the Prodigal Son
Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
I
n 1882, after much family pressure from home, T. R. Zachary
and his wife, Julia, decided to sell out in Kansas and return
east to settle for good in Cashiers Valley, where his father
had promised to give him some land. It was decided that Ju-
lia, with their frst child, John Alexander, age one year, three
months old, would travel via train to her familys home in
Union Point, Georgia, leaving T.R. in Kansas to sell their land.
She would wait in Georgia until T.R. could join her and then
together they would move to the mountains.
Since they had little cash, Julia wrote to her father to bor-
row money for the train tickets. T.R. took her from their
farm with its small soddy house in Olney to Pomeroy, the
nearest place with a train station. She stayed there for a few
days with her sister-in-law, Lena Zachary Courtney, waiting
to receive money from her father, Walter Beazley. It couldnt
come soon enough as Julia and Lena didnt get along with
each other. Finally the money came and Julia and baby John
boarded the train.
Upon her arrival at Union Point, Julia wrote to T.R. outlining
her train trip:
I left Pomeroy [Kansas] at 5:oclock Thursday eve (Nov.
23rd); left Kansas City at six; reached St. Louis at six next morn-
ing; stayed there till half past eight; then left there, crossed
the river [Mississippi] about ten that night; then got to Nash-
ville Saturday morning; went straight on to Chattanooga; left
there at two and reached Atlanta at seven that night. I stayed
in Atlanta for just fve minutes and got to the Point [Union
Point] at two in the nightSo you see I made the trip a day
sooner than you did; guess you must have gone to the Beer
Gardens in K. C. or St. Lo.
It took T.R. a few months to sell out in Kansas and join Julia
and their little boy in Georgia but by July 1883 the little fam-
ily was in Cashiers Valley and working on their permanent
homestead. Forty-three acres had been given to T.R. Zachary
for love and afection by his father, Alexander Zachary who
had kept his promise.
Page 1 of Julia Beazley Zacharys 1882 letter written to her husband, T. R. Zachary.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Summer Hill Farms
By Wiley Sloan | Photos by Mirror Lake Photography
S
unlight pierces the tall evergreen trees as impressive
wooden gates welcome you to Summer Hill Farms
gently-rolling meadows overlooking Lake Glenville.
Century old fruit trees and blueberry bushes dot the knoll
as thirty-foot tall spruce trees sway gently in the breeze.
A charming two-story white clapboard farmhouse
built in 2004 catches your eye. Large rockers rest atop na-
tive stone fooring on the front porch. The wide front hall
sports walnut foors and wainscoting reminiscent of homes
of yesteryear.
Picture your family around a large dining room table
sharing memories galore. Your familys heirloom trea-
sures are displayed along the plate rail and in a large
welsh-style cupboard.
Tantalizing aromas waft from the gourmet kitchen. The
walnut cutting board top of the central island provides space
for multiple chefs as meal time approaches. With top-of-the-
line appliances, a large pantry and custom cabinetry, even
Julia Child would feel pampered here.
The large breakfast room lets youngsters do homework,
fnish their latest craft project or fnish that after school snack
as you prepare hors doeuvres. A large picture window and
double French doors frame the mesmerizing views of Lake
Glenville. Gather with family in front of the dens stone fre-
place to catch up on the days activities. Enjoy a family picnic
on the large deck as shooters prove their prowess at skeet
shooting. Follow your favorite sports team in the paneled
media room then jog down the hall toward the owners suite.
You pass a spacious laundry room as you enter the suite.
With his and hers bathrooms, a private freplace and a large
walk-in closet you enjoy quiet solitude all your own. Toss
open the French doors to soak in the large hot tub. The mag-
ic of bright starry nights melts away the stress.
The second foor includes a game room large enough for
a regulation-size billiards table plus a mini-kitchen/bar. Two
large bedrooms, each with private bath, pamper family in
their own private lair. Hubbys musical prowess calls for a
special sound-proof recording studio. That room could be an
ofce, a nursery or whatever best suites your familys needs.
Just a few steps away is a two story guest house-the per-
fect spot for your guests, your parents or a caretaker. A spa-
cious kitchen and breakfast room, plus a living room with
freplace complete the main foor. Upstairs are two large
bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath.
Youll have a plethora of activities to choose from. Hike the
trails carved throughout the forest or enjoy water sports via
your own access to Lake Glenville. Gather with friends at the
lake pavilion.
The primary home site is more than eight acres. You are
just minutes from the Cashiers crossroads but surrounded by
nature. Arrange a private showing of this or other magnif-
cent properties in the Highlands-Cashiers area by calling Judy
Michaud at Meadows Mountain Realty at (828) 526-1717 or
visit meadowsmtnrealty.com.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
View more photos of Summerhill Farms at www.thelaurelmagazine.com/realestate.php
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Lindenwood Lake
L
i n d e n w o o d
Lake, also known
as Ravenel Lake
and Stewarts Pond, is
a small reservoir cre-
ated by the impound-
ment of Mill Creek.
The lake is ringed by
easy to walk trails to
allow visitors to ob-
serve its unique wet-
land environment.
Located just three-
quarters of a mile
from downtown
Highlands, a short
jaunt to Lindenwood
ofers a nice break
when the sidewalks
and shops get crowd-
ed. To walk to Linden-
wood from town, be-
gin at the Episcopal
Church and head up
Fifth Street for a third
of a mile. Take a right
onto Chestnut Street,
then continue for a
short distance after
Chestnut becomes
Lower Lake Road.
You will fnd a turn-of
with parking space
for a couple of vehi-
cles on your right. Be-
gin your circle of the
lake by heading down
through the small
meadow towards
the bridge across
Mill Creek.
The trails are all but
fat and the footing is
generally easy. There
is a good chance
of coming across a
mucky section or
two along the way,
though, so sandals
might not be the best
choice of footwear.
Its hard to get lost
along the way be-
cause most of the
trails remain within
sight of the water.
And since they form
a circle, all you have
to do to get back to
where you started is
go one direction or
the other.
What makes Lin-
denwood Lake and
its trails special is
the opportunity they
provide to view wet-
land species that are
relatively rare in the
Southern Appala-
chians. Summertime
visitors stand a good
chance of seeing a
few dragonfies, and
lily pads and pink lily
blossoms decorate
the surface of the
lake. Carnivorous
pitcher plants will be
on display near the
edge of the water.
Dont be surprised
if you catch the curi-
ous eye of one of the
lakes resident snap-
ping turtles during
your visit. They are
no cause for alarm
as long as you dont
try to feed them.
Should the thought
cross your mind, re-
member what my
grandparents al-
ways told me when
I was a boy: Once a
snapping bites hes
not going to let go
until the next time
it thunders!
Contributed by Matthew T. Bradley | matbradl@gmail.com
The Carnivorous Pitcher Plant, fournd near the edge of Lindenwood Lake.
Snapping turtles, too!
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Recapping an Ireland Golf Trip
I
had a wonderful golf trip to Ireland this June.
We visited both Northern Ireland and Southwest Ireland.
The weather was fantastic with temps ranging from 65 to
70 degrees every day with just a bit of mist a couple of days
and light to moderate breezes.
If youre not aware, Ireland is composed of two countries
Northern Ireland is part of the U.K. with Queen Elizabeth as
monarch and is on the British Pound. The Southern part The
Republic of Ireland, is entirely on its own and uses the Euro.
We played golf on the best links courses in both countries.
Southwest had Ballybunion, Lahinch, Waterville, Dooks, Old
Head and Tralee. In the North and East, there were Royal Por-
trush, Portstewart, Ballylifn, Castlerock, Royal County Down,
County Louth and Portmarnock. This is the best of Irish golf
for sure.
We traveled in a beautiful luxury Mercedes coach with great
Irish drivers. The coach makes it so much more convenient. If
you have ever driven in Ireland you know what I mean. All of
my tours from four to 16 people now use coaches.
We had a lot of great weather, golf, fsh and chips and Guin-
ness.
I cant wait to go back. Please join me.
Contributed by Tom Chillemi, Toms Golf Tours, tnchillemi@windstream.net
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Alleviating Piriformis Syndrome
Y
ou sufer from pain
in the butt, actually
in the area of your
buttocks. Often you expe-
rience pain and/or tingling
in your groin, hip and legs.
You even have shooting
pain from the back down
your legs. You consider
yourself active, mindful of a
healthful diet and an advo-
cate of your overall health
condition. Why does butt
pain occur and how can you
take action and alleviate
this bothersome pain that
ultimately inhibits your en-
joyment of daily activities?
Many of us sit and drive
or engage in activities
where we stand for long
periods of time during the
summer months. Some of
us have been in the midst
of a tennis game, in the
garden, on the hiking trails,
in a canoe or at a ballgame
and suddenly the agoniz-
ing pain in the butt mani-
fests. Your frst inclination
may be to begin stretching
exercises and massage ses-
sions. Note that incorrect
stretching, muscle manipu-
lation, and even improperly
administered massage for
the person with piriformis
syndrome can exacerbate
the condition causing more
harm and pain.
The frst step in allevi-
ating piriformis syndrome
- butt pain - is to make an
appointment with your
chiropractic physician who
has the specialized training
and experience to properly
diagnose and treat your
pain in the butt. Correct di-
agnosis with tests that rule
out compression/irritation
of spinal nerve roots from
a herniated disk is the frst
step to relief from pain. A
complete medical history
and a blood work-up will
also rule out other diseases
and syndromes so a proper,
personalized treatment
and therapy plan can begin.
Your chiropractic physician,
in partnership with you,
will use the tests fndings
to set up a treatment and
therapy plan so you can get
total relief from the pain
and tingling in your but-
tocks, groin, hip, and legs.
Approaching the relief of
pain from piriformis syn-
drome by integrating the
art and science of chiro-
practic, exercise, nutrition,
and supplements has been
hugely successful for com-
plete pain relief.
Contributed by Jim Johnson,
DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Mountain Air Wellness
(828) 743-9070
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Income Strategies for Retirement
W
ill I have enough
money in re-
tirement? Its a
question more and more
Americans are asking. Baby
boomers in particular won-
der if theyll be able to live
comfortably and securely
when they leave the worka-
day world. The good news
is that you may be able to
retire with confdence and
enough assets if you
get organized. As with so
many things, the key is to
set clear goals and then
pursue them.
Setting retirement goals
is not just about dollars
and sense. Its also about
drawing on your values and
hopes to create a satisfy-
ing life. For some, that may
mean continuing to work
past age 65, or even start-
ing a new career. Others,
of course, may be ready to
stop laboring and start re-
laxing, volunteering, travel-
ing or pursuing a pastime.
Because each individuals
idea of the perfect retire-
ment is diferent, everybody
will have diferent fnancial
needs. Try to determine
what yours will be based on
your vision of being retired.
Dont accept the conven-
tional wisdom that says all
of us will require 60 to 80%
of our income when we
stop working. Instead, try to
estimate a budget for your
specifc vision of retirement.
Start by noting what you
spend on the basics food,
shelter, clothing, health
care and transportation. In-
clude expenses for raising
children and the mortgage,
if it still needs to be paid of.
Also, if you keep working,
account for any income you
anticipate. Add costs for
travel, hobbies, entertain-
ing, donations and a second
home, if thats something
youve worked toward at-
taining. Think about what
might happen to your
taxes and apply that infor-
mation accordingly. While
admittedly imprecise, this
estimate should be a fair
starting place for creating a
retirement budget.
As you look ahead, be sure
to consider that, realistically,
you may be retired for a long
time, and your fnances need
to refect that fact.
Once you have a sense of
your fnancial needs, look
at the benefts youre con-
fdent youll receive. Make
sure you know what youll
get from your employer.
This typically will take only a
quick visit to the human re-
sources department.
Also, review your sav-
ings and investments. Then
check on your Social Secu-
rity benefts. Once a year,
Social Security sends a
statement of these. If you
dont have one, then use
the beneft calculators at
the Social Security Web
site www.ssa.gov.
When you know your
goals and estimated expens-
es and income, you can cre-
ate a written retirement plan
that covers investments
held in retirement and non-
retirement accounts. As you
do, its a good idea to look
at several sources of income
that you can use to save
and invest.
Contributed by
Granville Younce, Financial
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Felines, Whoa-whoa-whoa, Felines
F
or a recently retired person, my hat rack is full. I
wear the teachers hat, the artists hat, the mu-
sicians hat, the writers hat, the grandmothers
hat, the chocolate-chip-cookies-dipped-in-chocolate-
makers hat, but the hat I wear today, sitting atop my
writers chapeau is my folk artists beret. There it incu-
bates a fevered brain while it conjures up its next artis-
tic adventure: Cats.
Why cats, when one doesnt even own me? As a sea-
soned dumpster-diver, I recently scavenged a doll that
had a music box inside. The tune? Feelings, possibly
the most dreadful song of all time. Its been Wikid
more than once, with quotes such as, Feelings ap-
pears frequently on lists of the worst songs ever and
was included on the 1998 Rhino Records compilation
album 70s Party Killers. If you need further proof,
Julie Andrews refused to sing it because she couldnt
figure out what it meant.
But if folk art is about re-using and re-purposing,
then those principles can be applied to music as well.
So I have up-cycled Feelings: to accompany my next
cat creation, Felines. Here is the re-write. Imagine it to
the tune of the original mew-sic:
Felines, look at all the felines
Climbing on the curtains, tumblin down the stairs.
Cat fur, flying in the kitchen.
With fleas I am a itchin. Dead mouse in my hair.
Felines, my house is full of felines.
Scratches on the tables, hairballs on the chairs.
Felines, me-ow-ow felines,
Me-ow-ow, felines. Im living in a lair.
Felines, felines tuning into Twitter
Say theyre gonna have a litter.
Its a growing hemorrhoid.
Felines, life is helter skelter.
Id leave them at the shelter,
But Im too purranoid.
Repeat and fade . . .
So there it is. The latest news from Cat-atonia. If you
are a cat lover and this has put you in a bad mewd, I
meant no harm. Lets hiss and make up. Truth is, I love
a purrade. Its true, no kitten.
by Donna Rhodes
HOMES & LI FESTYLES
Dealing with Infammation
I
nfammation can be both
good and bad in the body.
When you cut your fnger
or get a blister, infamma-
tion is the bodys response
to the injury. This process
of healing involves infam-
mation in a good way. The
immune system responds
by sending new cells to
help heal the site as well
as to clean up the site and
fght infection.
Infammation can be
damaging and cause major
illness and disease when
it gets out of control and
starts to take over the
whole body. Many diseases
include infammation as a
symptom, such as rheuma-
toid arthritis, gout, asthma
and cardiac disease. These
types of infammation can
be very painful and de-
bilitating and can lead to
tissue damage.
The infammation pro-
cess begins with the im-
mune system and special-
ized cells that react and
respond to some event
in the body that has gone
awry. Think of a cut that
bleeds and then scabs over.
We can actually watch the
transition of acute injury
to healing. The raised tis-
sue represents scarring and
continued infammation un-
til the scar is strong enough
to recede and then disap-
pear. Sometimes a stub-
born scar will remain raised
for a long time.
While infammation can
sometimes be helpful, it
becomes harmful when the
body cant handle it. Infec-
tion, a virus, or an overac-
tive immune system that
continues to feed a situa-
tion can lead to a chronic
infammatory situation,
which can then develop
into disease such as can-
cer, heart disease, diabetes
and others.
Natural healing is a great
approach to infamma-
tion and injury because it
implements a delicate bal-
ance between what the
body does naturally and
the facilitation of this pro-
cess through a variety of
modalities and treatments.
Examples of natural healing
that deal with infammation
are acupuncture, cryother-
apy, ultrasound, muscle
stimulation and many anti-
infammatory nutritional
aids. Whether you have an
acute injury or chronic in-
fammation, it is well worth
the time to discover natu-
ral healing practices to en-
hance what the body does
best- Heal!
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,
Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
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Schoolhouse Falls
A moderate 1.2 mile hike along old graded logging roads leads to Schoolhouse Falls, a
peaceful 25-foot waterfall on the east side of Panthertown Valley. This remarkable valley is
home to at least 13 other waterfalls, as well as the headwaters of the Tuckaseegee river and
spectacular mountain views from granite domes on both sides of the Valley.
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Mountaintop Rotary
C
an you imagine life without clean drinking water?
This is what life was like in Villa Amboro, Bolivia,
a remote village located in Amboro National Park,
with no electricity that had no modern fltration system
for clean wateruntil now.
Supported by an International Rotary Grant, some
members of The Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop,
along with other dedicated volunteers in Highlands, made
a trip there in May, to install a water pump and fltration
system,. They also educated the local community on how
to maintain the system and how it can provide clean water
for drinking, preparing and cooking food, teeth brushing,
bathing and caring for infants for 47 families in Villa Ambo-
ro, with the potential to help up to 130 families in the area.
The Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop is providing
advice, maintenance and support for at least three years
to give the villagers time to build a small fund for system
maintenance by selling water at less than market rates to
other communities in the area.
Immediate Past President Skip Taylor said, We came
away with a great sense of accomplishment, knowing
that the people of Villa Amboro will now have access
to clean water. But we also came away knowing that so
much more could be done to improve the health and sani-
tation of the village.
2013-14 President Hillrie Quin, who coordinated mate-
rial delivery, said, The Rotary motto is, Service Above
Self. Serving does not mean doing for someone what
they can do for themselves, it means truly partnering
with the community with all partners contributing what
they can.
Highlands Mountaintop Rotarians involved were Skip
Taylor, Hillrie Quin, Dr. John Baumrucker, Rev Dr. Lee
Bowman, and Ann Greenlee. Non-Rotarians who contrib-
uted were Marty Boone, Joe Mangum, Eva Montano, Eb-
ert Montano, Mary Ann Sloan and Willis Willey. German
Landivar from the Rotary Club of Montero, Bolivia, also
worked with the group on several occasions.
For trip details, visit mountaintoprotary.blogspot.
com or to learn more about Rotary, visit mountainto-
Contributed by Merritt N. Shaw
The simple gift of clean water transforms a Bolivian village, thanks to a group of Mountaintop Rotarians.
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Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Contributed by Julie Schott
B
efore there were sat-
ellites, radar, and cell
phones, people in heav-
ily forested regions had to rely
on the eagle eyes of diligent
folks feverishly looking over the
mountains for signs of fre. Fire
towers once served a vital role
in protecting peoples homes
and farms from becoming
ashes. However, as the years
progressed and technologies
improved, many fre towers
became obsolete and their im-
portance was lost. Sadly, most of the fre towers that once
dotted the mountaintops of our region are gone, while oth-
ers wallow in disrepair. However, a few still exist today and
reward those who visit with some of the most amazing 360
degree views of our beloved mountains.
On August 27 and August 30, the Highlands-Cashiers Land
Trust is proud to host Peter Barr, a colleague of ours from
the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and an expert on
the fre towers of the North Carolina mountains. Peter will
give a talk at the Village Nature
Series at 7:00 P.M. on August 27,
and help lead a hike to the Yel-
low Mountain tower on August
30. Peter has hiked to every fre
tower and former fre tower
location in North Carolina, is a
member of the Forest Fire Look-
out Association, and literally
wrote the book, Hiking North
Carolinas Lookout Towers, on
hiking the fre towers of North
Carolina. He has researched and
spoken to people who formerly
worked in many of these towers and is one of the leading
experts on the history of fre towers in the Southern Appala-
chians. Join HCLT as we listen to Peter tell his stories and the
stories of those he has interviewed, and learn about the rich
history of fre towers in our region. To register for the Fire
Tower Eco Tour, learn more about our Village Nature Series
program, or learn how the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
protects places we all love and cherish, please contact us at
(828) 526-1111 or visit us on the web at www.hicashlt.
An old fre tower and cabin used by the Forest Service that
once stood at the summit of Satulah.
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IF I Were A Book Contest
Charleston
by Micah Buchanan, Blue Ridge School
If I were a book. . .
I would want to tell my readers about
The city of my birth
Where ofcers are born from brave young men
at the Citadel
The city of my frst steps
Where the frst shot of the Civil War rang out at
Fort Sumter
Where Spanish Oaks with wispy moss
Never lose their leaves
Where Confederate Jasmine sweetens the air
In the Pluf Mud rich in the smells of the swamp
Crab catchers fll their pots
As full as its history of slaves and slave owners
The Market, selling trinkets,
Where men and women were once sold
Surrounded by cobblestone streets,
Mansions,
And tiny slave quarters
The USS Yorktown stands majestic
And empty
While shrimp boats drag along
Burdened with their days catch
The Beaches are a kaleidoscope
From vacant and peaceful James Island
To bustling and energetic Isle of Palms
Sand dollars to surfng
The turtles returning to the beach where they were born
It calls me back to the city of my birth
Charleston
A
s part of Love Your Library, the Friends of the Al-
bert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library and the
Cashiers Writers Group sponsored a prose/poet-
ry contest for middle school students in our area. From
the left are Emma Carter of Summit Charter School who
won frst place in the prose division, Raina Sharon Trent,
a home schooled student who took second in prose, and
third place winner in prose, Sally Bloom of Summit Charter
School. On August 15 during Poetry Night at the library,
the frst place winners Emma Carter, and Micah Buchanan
of Blue Ridge School will read their entries.
Contributed by Kathy Blozan
If I Were A Book
by Emma Carter, 8th grade, Summit Charter School

If I were a book I would have a canvas cover as soft as
velvet, embellished in golden designs. I would have a
title that brought people in like a fshing pole or a warm
fre on a cold day. My words would fow like a river. My
story would bring people into another world like a secret
passage out of reality.
My story would have clif hangers as steep as Mount
Everest.
If I were a book.
First Place Winners
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Highlands and Cashiers visit
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Whats Cooking
at Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter
A
nother successful new project is in the works!
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Highlands was ap-
proached by Carol Taylor of vertical.towergar-
den.com with the idea of starting an aeroponic garden at
The Bascom. Joy Eager, a BBBS mentor, developed the proj-
ect with Taylor and Bascom Outreach Coordinator Will Barclift
to create a great learning experience for both the BBBS Bigs
and Littles.
The seeds were planted and in no time the tower provided
lettuce, kale, cilantro, parsley, basil, dill, and other herbs. Bigs
and Littles gathered to harvest the bounty, and then proceed-
ed to The Bascom kitchen to make batches of salsa and pesto.
Every jar ofered at the Farmers Market was sold. Truly a farm
to table experience!
The tower is outside the pottery barn at The Bascom take
a look the next time you are there. Be sure to visit the High-
lands Farmers Market at Brysons Store parking lot on Satur-
day mornings for some great local produce and treats.
On July 21, BBBS of Highlands held a summer get-together
for Bigs and Littles and their families at Clifside Lake and Pic-
nic Pavilion. Clifside Lake Recreation area is a mecca just out-
side the Highlands limits, ofering seven hiking trails, a six-acre
lake and two spectacular waterfalls. Camping, swimming,
and hiking are all within a two-mile radius. At this First Annual
BBBS Summer Event, there was plenty of fshing, swimming,
playing games and lots of good food.
BBBS is also planning a croquet fundraiser at Highland Falls
Country Club in early September.
For more information, contact Roder Macaulay at rma-
caulay@regencytravel.net.
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that in-
herent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life.
The mission is to provide any child who wants one, a mentor
from the community to form a strong and enduring one-on-
one relationship that can change their life. If you are interest-
ed in becoming a mentor to a child, or simply want to make
a donation to help make a diference in a childs life, please
contact Debbie Lassiter at (828) 526-4044 or highlands@
bbbswnc.org.
Thanks to an innovative garden at The Bascom,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands has a growing concern.
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Friends for Life
I
named him Ole Roy. It
seems to suit him. This lit-
tle, one eyed, old man was
found, stuck in the mud on
the bank of the French Broad
river, by kayakers. They tied
him to a nearby dock and
called Animal Control to come
get him. As soon as I saw his
photo on the county website,
I said, Now, thats my kind of
dog and rushed down to the
shelter to meet him and make
claim on him if an owner
didnt show up. Well, no one
did, and he now spends most
of his days napping in the
sun at the Forever Farm, safe
and sound.
Why did no one show up for
him? Someone cared enough
at one time to have an injured
eye surgically removed. And
he was well fed, not scraw-
ny. Whatever caused him to
stray from home and end up at the river, had he not been
found, he could have sufered
a slow painful death. We must
keep a close eye on our senior
pets; they can sufer dementia
just like humans, and wander
of for no good reason. Be
there for them when they
need you the most.
Friends for Life built the
Forever Farm to provide a lov-
ing home to senior animals
like Ole Roy, and those that
have special needs. Likened
to assisted living, or even hos-
pice, we provide the care they
need until they no longer have
quality of life. Help support
our mission by making a tax
deductible donation to Friends
for Life. Visit our website at
friendsforlifeforever-
farm.org to make an online
donation, or mail it to P.O. Box
340, Sapphire, NC 28774 Call
us at (828) 508-2460 for more
information or to plan a visit to the Forever Farm.
Contributed by Kathy Bub, Executive Director, Forever Farms
Ole Roys miraculous rescue brought him to the peace and love
found at Forever Farm.
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Lessons from the Horses
Contributed by Sue Blair, Carpe Diem Farms Executive Director
H
orses are prey ani-
mals.
H i s t o r i c a l l y ,
theyve been food for big
cats that stalked them from
a tree or a rock and jumped
on their backs for the kill.
Wolves traveling in packs
also found the horse easy
prey. Working in teams,
a pack could bring down
a horse with ease. The
memory of those attacks
remains with horse in their
fight/not fght response.
Horses have to trust you
frst or they leave.
When teaching students
groundwork, riding skills
or the ways of the horse,
there are several lessons
that each student or visitor must be cognizant of when
sharing space with a horse. In case you encounter a horse
youd like to meet or ride, read on.
Before you approach any horse, put your heart in
your hand, approach slowly, be respectful and enjoy
the experience!
When you approach a
horse, hold out you hand
in a loosely formed fst.
It serves as your nose.
Horses greet one another
nose to nose, imprinting
their smells by blowing
out. Youll feel the horse
do that on your hand. The
horse, through your smell,
takes a reading of you.
Do not stand directly in
front of a horse it cant see
you! Notice its eyes are set
on the sides of the nose
bridge, enabling it to see
in an arc to its tail without
turning its head.
A horse does not have a
cross-platform brain. What
it sees out of one eye does
not transfer across the brain to the other side. On a trail
ride, a horse shies at a mailbox; on the way home it shies
again, this time from the other eye. The mailbox is new,
being seen for the frst time by the horse! When you in-
troduce a horse to something new, including yourself, do it
from both sides, both eyes. Safety frst.
Sue Blair and her horses Anna and Promise trust one another on a
fundamental level, thanks to an understanding of the mind of an equine.
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Hospice House
T
he site of the proposed Hospice House is located in
the former Merle and Prelo Dryman house on Ma-
ple Street in Franklin.
Twentynine Hospice House facilities exist throughout
N.C., but only one west of Asheville. Hospice House Foun-
dation of Western North Carolina, founded in 2005, has
as their goal a local home-like, six-bed facility. Four Sea-
sons, our local Hospice provider, which is ranked frst in
the state, will staf and operate the facility.
While most patients prefer their home at the end of
life, sometimes care goes beyond what a caregiver can
provide. In that case a patient may enter a Hospice House
for pain and/or symptom management. Should symp-
toms improve, the patient may return home.
Respite care is also provided for caregivers: up to
fve days, for rest, travel, or to address other person-
al issues. Families and caregivers may stay with loved
ones at the residence in large rooms with adequate
sleeping accommodations.
Located on Maple Street, our proposed Hospice House
will serve Macon and Jackson Counties and surrounding
areas, including North Georgia. The plans include a liv-
ing room, a kitchen where families can cook, and a din-
ing room. Patients will have balconies to enjoy a view of
the mountains.
Hospice House services include a medical doctor, nurs-
es, nursing assistants, a chaplain, social workers, grief
counsellors, and trained volunteers on site. Medicare,
Medicaid, and most private insurances cover Hospice
House care, but even those who cannot ofer these pay-
ment methods will not be turned away.
The Hospice House is scheduled to open for operation
in 2016, but anyone wishing to visit the home can call
(828) 524-3161 for a tour or for additional information.
Now the challenge is to raise the funds to make comple-
tion of this House a reality.
Contributed by Evie Byrns
The future Hospice House, set to serve
Macon and Jackson Counties.
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A Note from Highlands Playhouse
T
he 75th Anniversary
of the Highlands
Playhouse is in full
swing and the produc-
tions are having sellouts
almost every evening
and matinee.
The Board of Direc-
tors of the Playhouse
would like to take this
opportunity to thank all
our wonderful patrons
and supporters.
A year ago your High-
lands Playhouse was in
dismal shape and we
didnt know if we would
make it another season.
Then we were blessed
with the donation from
Horst and Margaret Win-
kler and it started the
ball rolling for a winter-
ization project, making
the Playhouse a year-
round facility. The Town
of Highlands has been
equally generous, not
only in renovation funds,
but also the very kind gift
of the utilities in our audi-
torium building. Imagine
how comfortable it will
be to sit down and watch
a production or a movie
in a climate-controlled fa-
cility. Many thanks to our
town ofcials! A very spe-
cial thank you should also go to John Lupoli Construction
Company and Old Edwards Inn and Spa for the monies
and manpower to complete the renovations.
The board decided to go for broke with our produc-
tions and we dug deep into our personal pockets to make
this year possible.
Make no mistake, the Highlands Playhouse is a hard
working non-proft business. During our production of
Buddy: The Buddy Holly
Story, we paid out sala-
ries of $13,500 weekly!
This didnt include the
upfront monies to secure
the rights to the pro-
duction and then a per-
centage of the houses
take each week. During
Buddy, we had over 30
talented young people
from all over the United
States working unbe-
lievably hard to make it
a success. Most people
think of the production in
terms of actors, but also
included in our staf for
the whole full season is a
seamstress, lighting and
sound technical crews,
and the amazing box
ofce staf.
The movies are com-
ing to your Highlands
Playhouse in the next
few weeks and we have
Jerry Pair to thank for
the beginning funds. We
originally thought old
classic movies were a
good choice, but after
speaking with a profes-
sional cinematography
group, we have decided
to go full steam ahead
with new state of the art
equipment and screen.
What was originally supposed to be a $25,000 project
has now turned into $160,000 which was board member-
guaranteed. We plan to keep our ticket prices reasonable
and we welcome any recommendations for movies to
be shown.
Your Highlands Playhouse wants to create an environ-
ment that welcomes our youth and what better way than
through theatre and the arts.
Contributed by The Highlands Playhouse Board of Directors
The Buddy Holly Story hit the Highlands Playhouse stage June 13 - 30.
The 25th Annal Putnam County Spelling Bee was presented
July 4 through July 20.
Highlands Playhouses continuing success is the product of a generous community, a hardworking staf, and a sure plan for the future.
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THE H.E.A.R.T. OF NC
T
he Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is raising funds
for a new mobile animal rescue and medical unit the
H.E.A.R.T. of North Carolina Humane/Emergency/
Adoption/Rescue/Transport.
The new mobile rescue vehicle will feature an onboard
surgical suite with capacity for 27 animals. The primary pur-
pose of the H.E.A.R.T. of North Carolina will be to provide
low-cost spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations for an
anticipated 500-1,000 animals each year. When not in use
as a medical unit, the 36-foot trailer and tow vehicle will
allow more animals to travel to the shelters well-known
Stop-N-Adopts.
Serving as an ambassador for the Highlands and Cashiers
communities, the H.E.A.R.T. of North Carolina will also par-
ticipate in multi-agency rescues of animals from unlicensed
breeders and puppy mills, and can also provide safe refuge
and transport for animals during times of natural disasters.
This new mobile medical and rescue vehicle is going to
make a huge positive diference in the lives of people and
pets in our community, says David Stroud, executive di-
rector for the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. The
H.E.A.R.T. of North Carolina will save lives, keep pets healthy
and protected, prevent unwanted pet overpopulation, and
fnd more forever homes for the animals in our care.
Other animal advocates have also weighed in with
their support for this much-needed animal rescue
and medical vehicle.
It is so exciting to see the good work that the Cashiers-
Highlands Humane Society is doing for the animals and the
community, says Kim Alboum, NC State Director of the Hu-
mane Society of the United States. This new vehicle is yet
another step to responsible care for all the animals including
spay/neuter, emergency services and community outreach.
Carl Leveridge, former President of the Atlanta Humane
Society says, This mobile unit will give CHHS the fexibility
to assist with adoptions, animal intake, emergencies of all
types and will be a big help in bringing the humane equation
of too many animals and not enough homes into balance.
Spaying and neutering animals is the best solution to allow
every animal in need to fnd a home.
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is located just of
Highway 64 East, two miles from the Cashiers Crossroads,
behind Reid Real Estate. For more information, call (828)
743-5752 or visit www.chhumanesociety.org.
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Societys new HEART of North Carolina rescue vehicle promises to improve the health of strays and
unwanted pets throughout the twin communities.
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Real Housewives of Highlands
T
hey are not self-cen-
tered, catty or camera
mongers.
They dont dress in slinky
evening wear all day long, or
seek drama in every encoun-
ter. They wont be nominated
for an Emmy, but in every
sense, they have delivered an
award-winning performance.
They are the ladies of Cul-
lasaja Womens Outreach, a
grassroots philanthropic orga-
nization formed in 2006 that
has invested over $532,000
into the Highlands-Cashiers
community via charitable
grants and donations. By all
measures, they are true stars
of the community.
Over 22 local not-for-profit
organizations, ranging from
the Blue Ridge Mountain
Health Project to the Commu-
nity Care Clinic, the Highlands
Literacy Council to the High-
lands Community Child Devel-
opment Center, the Martin-
Lipscomb Performing Arts Center to the Highlands
Emergency Council, have benefited from the incredible
generosity of these very down-to-earth ladies.
Cullasaja Womens Outreach members will tell you
that they simply bring out the best in each other.
Together, we strive to strengthen the Highlands-
Cashiers community by helping our neighbors in need,
says executive director Frazer McCrorey. We are help-
ing make local programs available that provide critical
medical and social services, as well as those that nur-
ture education, literacy and arts appreciation.
The Outreachs 2012 fundraiser, combined with its
member-directed donations, raised more than $92,000
for local 501(c)-3 organizations. Importantly, they are
gearing up to do it again.
This season, CWOs annual fundraiser will be a cel-
ebration-of-giving, A Toast to the Real Housewives
of the Highlands plateau, which will be held on
September 8.
After hitting a milestone, one-half of a million dol-
lars, we want to turn the spotlight on our ladies,
notes Marilyn Cooper, co-chair of this years fundrais-
ing event. Our members truly are stars, who have
opened their hearts to help address the needs of
the area.
Event Co-chair Martha Caire added, It will be a fun
evening -- still focused on raising funds for charitable
grants -- but also a thank you to our members and
their families that have worked to make our impact on
the Highlands-Cashiers area meaningful.
CWO Grant Committee Co-Chairs Lindy Colsen and
Stevie Hinel encourage local area not-for-profits to
make their needs known by submitting grant applica-
tions, which are available for download from the orga-
nizations website, cullasajawomensoutreach.
Contributed by Margaret M. Eichman
The women of Cullasaja Womens Outreach embody the spirit of cheerful giving thats enriched the
communities of Highlands and Cashiers.
To read more on the philanthropic eforts in
Highlands and Cashiers, visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news
Literacy Council of Highlands
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L
iteracy Council of Highlands Executive Director Tonya
Hensley and Program Coordinator Judy Joyner re-
cently attended Homecomin 2013 in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee.
Exactly what was Homecomin?
This Dolly Parton Imagination Li-
brary event was the venue for a
large gathering of folks to re-
ceive training and informa-
tion on how to make the
free book give-away for
young children more
efective in individu-
al communities.
In 1996, Dolly
Parton launched
the free book pro-
gram to beneft
the children in
her home county
in Tennessee.
Her vision was
to foster a love
of reading among
her countys pre-
school children and
their families by pro-
viding them with the
gift of a specially se-
lected book each month.
By mailing them high-qual-
ity, age-appropriate books
directly to their homes, she
wanted children to be excited
about books and to feel the magic
that books can create. She could ensure
that every child would have books, regardless of
their familys income. Since then, children from all over
the world are benefting from her vision.
Due to the popularity of the expanding program,
Homecomin participants and organizations came from
almost every state in America, Canada, and the United
Kingdom for the three-day conference. Topics covered
during break-out sessions included insightful information
about reading and brain research, marketing, publicity,
and building fundraising partnerships in communities.
The highlight of the conference was an unexpected
visit by Dolly Parton herself. Ms. Parton was very
warm and inviting, just as she appears on tele-
vision, concerts, or movies. As most
of us know, Dolly came from a
very poor family that did not
have access to books and
magazines. She related
that her father never
learned to read and
he could not help
the children in
her family with
their home-
work. She ex-
pressed her
g r a t i t u d e
to the audi-
ence mem-
bers for
l eadershi p
and work-
ing hard in
our com-
munities to
bring books
to children
from birth to
age fve, so that
they can experi-
ence greater success
in school.
How do children suc-
ceed? Healthy births, ac-
cess to books, parents reading
to children, quality learning settings,
ready for school, reading on grade-level,
and graduation.
The DPIL is open to any child living in Macon County
from birth until their ffth birthday. Currently, we have
500 children receiving books in our county. Applications
can be submitted online at imaginationlibrary.
com.
If you or an organization would like to partner with the
Literacy Council to help a child succeed, please call us at
(828) 526-0863. A donation of $30 is all it takes to fund
Contributed by Judy Joyner, Program Coordinator, Literacy Council of Highlands
The Literacy Council of Highlands brings Dolly Partons generous reading program to the children of Macon County.
The Black Bear
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People who choose to live in bear country have a re-

sponsibility to adapt and adjust to the bears and to
create solutions, not problems -- Tom Beck, Black
Bear Biologist and Scientifc Advisor to Linda Masterson
for her book, Living With Bears.
Unknowingly, humans attract bears into their yards.
Bears can smell food up to a mile away, and food to a bear
includes non-natural sources like smelly barbecue grills,
last weeks garbage, pet food, favored lip gloss left in a
hot car, or a full birdfeeder.
Just close your eyes and pretend you are a bear. You
just woke up from hibernation in March. You are very hun-
gry, not having eaten since November. And now you have
two cubs to feed and teach how to fnd food. That is your
main thought every day, all day. If you and your cubs dont
put on enough weight by winter, you will all perish.
Your natural food includes grasses, spring leaves, bugs,
larvae, termites, nuts, seeds, berries and road kill. You
dont run after other animals to kill them; you conserve
your energy to fnd food. Your cubs are excellent students
and remember what you have taught them, passing that
knowledge to their cubs.
Now open your eyes and look around your home. See
the non-natural temptations you are unintentionally entic-
ing bears with. Then make a commitment to clean up your
act. The bears will stay in the woods, and you will enjoy a
safe summer in the mountains.
B.E.A.R., a task force of Western N.C. Alliance, has a
mission to promote the safe, harmonious co-existence
between humans and bears. B.E.A.R. has three free bro-
chures available at the Highlands and Cashiers post ofces
and other locations in the twin communities Bear Safe-
ty at Home, Hiking and Camping in Bear Country, and
Bear Attractants and Deterrents.
For more information on how to live in peace with
bears, call (828) 787-2021.
Contributed by Cynthia Strain | Photo by Simon Thompson
Black Bears are all too happy to help themselves to snacks left by
their unthinking neighbors.
Landmark Realty
S
ince 2004
Landmark Re-
alty Group
has served the Ca-
shiers, Highlands,
Lake Glenville, Sap-
phire, and Lake Tox-
away markets with
general brokerage
and development
business from their
Cashiers offices.
Now they have
a beautiful new of-
fice in Highlands
at 225 Main Street,
next door to Reeves
Hardware.
Stop by the new
offices and meet
the brokers. People
who remember the
building in its previ-
ous incarnations will
be amazed at the
exciting new design.
Dog portraits of ev-
ery pedigree line the
walls. Ask about
the story behind the
dogs and their prom-
inence in this office.
Wanda Klodosky,
Broker-in-Charge in
Highlands, is joined
by a team of experi-
enced brokers who
strive to exceed
their clients expec-
tations. With over
90 years of com-
bined real estate
experience, they are
prepared to handle
any real estate situation.
In addition to our roles as Real Estate professionals,
we are active throughout our communities -- we love
the area and share our enthusiasm with our clients who
love it, too, says
Wanda.
In March 2012,
Landmark Realty
Group affiliated with
the Royal Shell Com-
panies of Florida.
This affiliation allows
Landmark Realty
Group and its sister
company Landmark
Vacation Rentals to
offer a broad range
of services, includ-
ing full-service va-
cation rental and
property manage-
ment. Royal Shell
Real Estate and Roy-
al Shell Vacations
serve the Southwest
Florida market of
Captiva Island, Cape
Coral, Estero, Fort
Myers, Fort Myers
Beach, Naples and
Sanibel Island. The
Hi ghlands/Cashi ers
Plateau is a natural
extension for the
company as their
clientele in sunny
south Florida enjoys
our areas more tem-
perate summers.
With real estate
sales offices in High-
lands at 225 Main
Street and Cashiers
at 49 Frank Allen
Road, Landmark Re-
alty Group is ready
to fulfill your real es-
tate needs. For in-
formation on all available properties in the Highlands-
Cashiers MLS, visit LandmarkRG.com or call
them at (828) 526-4663 in Highlands or (828) 743-0510
in Cashiers.
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By Wiley Sloan
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Abranyi, Roger Blackwell, Carly Alexander (ofce manager), Wanda Klodosky (broker
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Antiques & Etc.
T
heres a fresh new
business in Cashiers.
Nancy and Mi-
chael Weaver have
opened Antiques & Etc.
at the crossroads in Ca-
shiers, in what was Lyn
K. Holloways Antique
Shop at 25 Burns Street.
Michael has been in
the antique business for
32 years. In that time, as
he went to estate sales
to purchase silver he
would also buy a vari-
ety of antiques, stained
glass lamps, stained
glass windows, Ameri-
can furniture (most
of which is Southern),
antique bronzes, and
French and Austrian
pieces of the highest
quality. He also collect-
ed a large variety of paintings and good prints by John
Gould, McKenny & Hall, and, occasionally, Audubons.
Hed sell them to shop owners.
The shop is full of both antique sterling and wonderful
antique silver plated items. Flower vases, tea sets, large
trays, centerpiece bowls, epergnes, candelabras, mint
juleps, goblets, pic-
ture frames and much
more. Youll also fnd
very rare lines of rustic
handmade furniture
dining tables, bench-
es, cofee tables and
desks. These items are
made of thick walnut,
maple and heart pine
by a gentleman in his
80s who lives on St. Si-
mons Island, Georgia.
The shop has a large
inventory of American
Indian items, oriental
rugs, lamps, art glass
and porcelain items as
well as estate jewelry
and pearls.
As always, Nancy
and Michael still of-
fer a full line fatware
matching service and
silver cleaning (hand-polishing of fatware and hollow-
ware) as well as repair service.
The shop is very large -- nearly 4,000 square-feet. So
come in and browse Monday through Saturday 10:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. at 25 Burns Street in Cashiers. They can be
reached at (828) 743-2433.
The treasures at Antiques & Etc. have been collected from a lifetime of
prowling private collections.
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The Corner Store
T
he Corner Store located at
44 Village Walk on High-
way 107, in Cashiers (behind
Wells Fargo Bank) carries a wide
variety of toys, costumes, travel
accessories by Reisenthal (fold-
ing nylon bags, backpacks, rolling
bags), greeting cards, jewelry,
baby clothing, reader sunglass-
es, and pottery plus more. Owner
Lynne Srebalus is constantly on
the lookout for toys that are both
educational and entertaining. As
Lynne shops the wholesale mar-
kets, she focuses on choosing eco-
friendly items made in the USA.
Visit the Corner Store to peruse
the extensive merchandise. You
will fnd cherished treasures for every member of your
family. The reading glasses with LED lights are perfect for
reading in dark areas-think restaurants, cars or after your
mate has gone night-night. The reader sunglasses are
so stylish that youll want a pair or two, even if you dont
need the magnifcation. When you have been looking for
pill boxes, credit card cases to protect cards from theft,
small tape measures or a small ladys hammer, come to the
Corner Store.
Youngsters are mesmerized by
the green toys made from re-
cycled resources. Large wooden
school buses, dump trucks, and tea
sets share the shelves with puzzles
from Melissa and Doug, plus old-
fashioned wooden toys like a Ja-
cobs ladder, marbles, dominoes
and more. Grandparents love to
test their history knowledge with
the grandchildren as they review
the many historic documents-pic-
tures of U.S. Presidents, state capi-
tals and geography tidbits.
When little girls are looking for
costumes for dress up, the Corner
Store has just what they want.
Finger paints, markers, stufed animals (in really unusual
shapes like an E-Coli, or mad-cow disease), childrens books,
Legos and puzzles will entertain children for hours.
There is no better place to fnd tasteful greeting cards or
hostess gifts than the Corner Store. Youll love the North-
ern Lights candles, pottery by Mary Hadley and Green Tree
Jewelry. Open Monday through Saturday from 10ish to
5ish. Call (828) 743-6267.
By Wiley Sloan
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Acorns on Church
A
corns on Church is brimming with interesting fnds
that one might not discover at a frst glance. Fur-
niture and antiques from around the globe have
found their way into this shop on the corner of Fourth
and Church Streets in downtown Highlands. A sale room
that you can fnd by meandering into the back room ofers
items for 50 percent to 75 percent of. And an additional
room of the very back of the store features a warehouse
type of shopping experience with lamps, cushions and
small furniture, along with fun textural fabrics for custom
upholstery projects.
The sense of discovery continues as you look at the tags
on the furniture to get the story behind the itemslike
Florentine sketches, Paris prints and accessories made
from wine barrels. You never know what you might fnd
hiding in a corner, like a Circa 1790 painted English corner
cupboard or a Louise XIII cabinet c. 1880.
Acorns on Church is a designers dream. But its also a
great place for the novice decorator to pick up that spe-
cial piece of furniture or just the right accessories to give
your home a fresh look for the summer season.
Contributed by Amanda Sullivan
Richard Heinzen is one of the smiling, and helpful
faces at Acorns on Church.
For informaton on
Highlands and Cashiers visit
www.thelaurelmagazine.com/
cashiersnc and
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Smitten
K
atherine Evans had been
searching for the perfect time
and place to realize a lifelong
dream. This past spring, with the
help of partner Annelize Giliomee,
the old health food store location
on Cashiers Road was renovated to
create a casual and intimate, magi-
cal art space. Katherine and Annel-
ize flled it with beautiful American
handmade crafts from local art-
ists who make whimsical Art-to-go
pieces from $10 to $20 all the way
up to collectors objets dart and
one-of a kind museum quality fne craft creations. On the
opening day in June, Smitten was born. Katherines dream
came true!
I really love retail. says Katherine. Several art gift
shops recently closed, so no one was ofering local and
contemporary craft priced for gift-giving and home decor.
That was my cue to launch a three-part plan: to provide af-
fordable, unique, hand-crafted artwork to the community,
to support fellow artists by giving them a reliable outlet,
and to put my extensive experience as craftsperson and
retail specialist to work.
And how is it after being in oper-
ation for only a few months? Kath-
erine says, Its super. Customers
are already collecting work of their
favorite artists, looking for their
latest arrivals. Among those fne
craftspeople are: Tadashi Torii and
his hand blown glass vessels, Tony
Rafa and his Mixed Media Found
Folks Families, and Cedar Chan with
her needle-felted dolls.
So if you are a local artisan who
creates one-of-a-kind fne craft,
Smitten might be your new home. Loyal and future cus-
tomers, if you are looking for that perfect hostess, house-
warming, or cant-live-without gift for someone special,
yourself included, check out the beautiful array of fne
craft, fun to funky to fabulous at Smitten.
Smitten is open seven days a week, all year long for
visitors and residents. Hours during season are Monday
through Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Call Smitten at: (828) 526-9300 or email
Katherine at: kat@smittenofhighlands.com.
By Donna Rhodes | Photo by Guy Fielding
Katherine Evans, Annelize Giliomee and
Bonnie Earman of Smitten.
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R
oot, root, root
for the Home
Team! Thats
right, proudly deco-
rate your home and
get ready for your tail-
gating party with many
of the fne collegiate
products ofered at
the Hen House in High-
lands. Everything you
need for your team
from coolers, cozies,
party napkins, table-
top trays chip and dip
bowls, bottle openers,
team buntings, fags,
totes and even team
band aids! ALL at The
Hen House.
Be sure to check out their extensive se-
lection of team apparel and clothing be-
fore the next game.
And dont forget their Tervis Tumblers,
with many beautiful collegiate designs.
Who doesnt enjoy a high quality Thermal
mug, tumbler, or water bottle while walk-
ing, traveling or sitting on a rock by the wa-
terfall.
If you dont have a Forest TREE FACE for your fa-
vorite team, then The Hen House should be your
next stop! We got em!
Famous for their Three Pepper Jam, they are also
known for their delicious and varied gourmet selec-
tions, from well known makers like Stonewall Kitch-
en, Robert Rothschild Farms, B.R.Cohn, Sal-
lies Greatest Jams and many others.
Six exclusive lines of hand made pottery, special
gift items and most importantly, friendly and atten-
tive service!
No visit to Highlands is complete without a stop
at The Hen House.
Lloyd and Debra
Wagner have
one of the most
beautiful and fun
shops in the area.
Find them at 488
East Main Street
in Highlands Mon-
day through Sat-
urday from 10:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Collegiate Pride at The Hen House
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Esthetician Rachel Lew
R
achel Lew, an esthetician
with a sprinkling of art in her
background, nurtures the
beauty in us. And who better to
do that than one who elevates her
profession to an art form?
She says, I believe that creating
beauty in the world brings balance
to oneself.
Rachel has a degree from Appa-
lachian State in art and body thera-
py. While she knows the body tip-
to-toe, she has focused on facials
and face massage. Literally and
fguratively, she is a smile special-
ist, for the facial structure, mus-
cles, tissue, dermis and epidermis
are one with the smile. If all those
components are not in balance, it
is refected in facial expression.
Collagen and elastin are key to
healthy-looking skin. Rachel says.
When they are stimulated, they
are awakened. That is what keeps us smiling and glowing in-
side and out.
My intention is for a client to leave with a radiant complex-
ion, a smile on his or her face, and a feeling of peace and joy.
In addition to facials, Rachel gives one-on-one yoga instruc-
tion. She has that special intuitive
gift which tunes her in to her cli-
ents needs. Nurturance is a key
component in her skin and body
care program.
I love nurturing people through
gentle touch, efective techniques,
and the most up-to-date technol-
ogy in skin care, she says. I use
ultrasound vibration that relaxes
skin tissue very deeply and cleans-
es, massages, and stimulates down
into the dermis.
To set up an appointment or in-
quire further, contact Rachel at:
rachelsaralew@gmail.
com, or call her at (828) 773-7203.
Her facial studio is at Mantra
Massage Ayurvedic Spa, 9 Pillar
Drive in Cashiers (next to Woof
Gang Bakery). Visit the website at
mantramassagestudio.com.
And remember, a great smile is
arguably our most attractive feature. You want to keep that
going and glowing, whether you are a woman or a man. Fa-
cials are for everyone.
Call today to feel your skin glow. What better gift to your-
self or others than a relaxing mini facelift!
By Donna Rhodes
Rachel Lews mission is to save the smile and boost
the spirit.
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our clients, which we consider to be the ultmate measure of success.
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At Silver Creek Real Estate Group, honesty, integrity, respect and friendship are much more
than words. They are the keys to building mutually benefcial, long-term relatonships with
our clients, which we consider to be the ultmate measure of success.
Our superior and extensive web and print marketng campaigns are resultng in record
breaking sales. If you are looking for the most exposure for your property or a knowledgeable
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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. Seller wants an ofer! MLS#75698. Ofered at $875,000.
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.
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 $795,000.
Summer Hill
Fantastc lake view lot looking north
down Lake Glenville all the way to the
Balsams and east across the widest
part of the lake. This panoramic view
can be from an easy build home site. 10
slip common dock, sandy beach, picnic
shelter, boat ramp and tennis court all
amenites of Summer Hill. MLS# 75420.
$305,000.
Summer Hill
Great lakefront lot on wide part of Lake
Glenville. Driveway started, dock, un-
derground utlites, common areas in-
clude tennis, boat ramp, and gazebos.
East facing building site. MLS# 75962.
$575,000.
Summer Hill
Located in Summer Hill with extraordi-
nary views of Lake Glenville and moun-
tains. Very level and large building site
would allow for gentle circular drive-
way. Summer Hill is a premier develop-
ment, 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 pre-
mier Lake Glenville community. Drive-
way partally in. Big lake view. Com-
munity dock, boat launch ramp, sandy
beach, picnic shelter with freplace and
tennis court. MLS# 76073. $325,000
Summer Hill Lot 25
Large lake access lot with great moun-
tain and sunset views. MLS# 73981.
$125,000.
Summer Hill Lot 26
Big lake access lot with western expo-
sure. 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 wonderful clubhouse
and the use of boat docks on Lake Glen-
ville. 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
community with mountain and lake
views. Community clubhouse and
lake access. MLS# 76310. Ofered 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
currently on the market! Located at a
cool 4200 elevaton, this is defnitely
one of the premier lots in this gated
community with lake access! Amazing
short and long range mountain views.
Cleared, easy to show. MLS# 76882.
$150,000.
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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 lakefront
Absolutely adorable lakefront cottage on the east side of Lake Glenville. Lots of curb appeal, well landscaped
and level entry. Huge expansive water and mountain views with a very gentle manicured yard down to
wonderful dock! Beautiful wood burning stone fireplace in the cozy living area. Wood floors and railings and
outside shower. Architecturally interesting wood and beamed ceilings throughout. Separate free-standing
building with full bath, living room and upper level bunk room! MLS# 77569. Just listed at $675,000.
Summer Hill
One of the premier lots in one of the premier gated communites on all of Lake Glen-
ville. Enjoy easy access on paved roads that lead to this incredible homesite that fea-
tures more than 300 of lake frontage on a large 1.75 acre lot. A private dock is already
in place and conveys with the property. Owners have plans for a 5,607 square foot
home overlooking the lake, or bring your own architect and start designing your dream
home and begin enjoying the wonderful life on Lake Glenville. MLS# 77495. $595,000.
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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
Glenville. Driveway started, dock, un-
derground utlites, common areas in-
clude tennis, boat ramp, and gazebos.
East facing building site. MLS# 75962.
$575,000.
Summer Hill
Located in Summer Hill with extraordi-
nary views of Lake Glenville and moun-
tains. Very level and large building site
would allow for gentle circular drive-
way. Summer Hill is a premier develop-
ment, 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 pre-
mier Lake Glenville community. Drive-
way partally in. Big lake view. Com-
munity dock, boat launch ramp, sandy
beach, picnic shelter with freplace and
tennis court. MLS# 76073. $325,000
Summer Hill Lot 25
Large lake access lot with great moun-
tain and sunset views. MLS# 73981.
$125,000.
Summer Hill Lot 26
Big lake access lot with western expo-
sure. 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 wonderful clubhouse
and the use of boat docks on Lake Glen-
ville. 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
community with mountain and lake
views. Community clubhouse and
lake access. MLS# 76310. Ofered 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
currently on the market! Located at a
cool 4200 elevaton, this is defnitely
one of the premier lots in this gated
community with lake access! Amazing
short and long range mountain views.
Cleared, easy to show. MLS# 76882.
$150,000.
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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 lakefront
Absolutely adorable lakefront cottage on the east side of Lake Glenville. Lots of curb appeal, well landscaped
and level entry. Huge expansive water and mountain views with a very gentle manicured yard down to
wonderful dock! Beautiful wood burning stone fireplace in the cozy living area. Wood floors and railings and
outside shower. Architecturally interesting wood and beamed ceilings throughout. Separate free-standing
building with full bath, living room and upper level bunk room! MLS# 77569. Just listed at $675,000.
Summer Hill
One of the premier lots in one of the premier gated communites on all of Lake Glen-
ville. Enjoy easy access on paved roads that lead to this incredible homesite that fea-
tures more than 300 of lake frontage on a large 1.75 acre lot. A private dock is already
in place and conveys with the property. Owners have plans for a 5,607 square foot
home overlooking the lake, or bring your own architect and start designing your dream
home and begin enjoying the wonderful life on Lake Glenville. MLS# 77495. $595,000.
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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 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.
Stone Pointe Lot 4
Expansive views from this lakefront lot with 200 feet on Lake
Glenville. Ofered at $345,000.
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.
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.
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ownER now oFFERinG FinancinG with
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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 $549,000.
Holly Forest
Right on Hogback Lake, this 3 bedroom lakefront cabin is sur-
rounded by lush rhododendron and mature hardwoods. Fantastc
setng with 2 levels of decks leading to a private dock. Lake and
mountain views, cathedral ceilings, two stone freplaces and lof.
Great getaway cabin for family and friends. MLS # 73404. Reduced
to $249,000.
Bear lake
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 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.
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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 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.
Stone Pointe Lot 4
Expansive views from this lakefront lot with 200 feet on Lake
Glenville. Ofered at $345,000.
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.
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.
FouR ExcEptionaL Lots on LakE GLEnviLLE
anD two on BEaR LakE!
ownER now oFFERinG FinancinG with
20% Down, 5% FoR FivE yEaRs!
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 $549,000.
Holly Forest
Right on Hogback Lake, this 3 bedroom lakefront cabin is sur-
rounded by lush rhododendron and mature hardwoods. Fantastc
setng with 2 levels of decks leading to a private dock. Lake and
mountain views, cathedral ceilings, two stone freplaces and lof.
Great getaway cabin for family and friends. MLS # 73404. Reduced
to $249,000.
Bear lake
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 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.
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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.
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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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 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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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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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
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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
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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. Ofered at $649,000
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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 fre 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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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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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 four bedroom, three bath home is ideal for entertaining family
and friends and includes a lower level with a bonus room for use as additonal sleeping quarters with full bath, plus a large storage room
and space for a mule/ATV. The cool elevaton, great weather and very private setng make this estate perfect for year round living. MLS#
77245. Ofered at $1,295,000.
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Spectacular views of Cashiers valley
NEW LISTING! Located in the exclusive community of Pinchot with spectacular panoramic views of the valley and long range layered
mountain views beyond. This estate ofers 4 bedrooms, open living room, dining room and kitchen, along with a study and lower level
family room with wet bar. High end fnishes and appointments such as 3 stone freplaces set this home apart. MLS# 75766. Being
ofered at $1,495,000.
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Spectacular views of Cashiers valley
NEW LISTING! Located in the exclusive community of Pinchot with spectacular panoramic views of the valley and long range layered
mountain views beyond. This estate ofers 4 bedrooms, open living room, dining room and kitchen, along with a study and lower level
family room with wet bar. High end fnishes and appointments such as 3 stone freplaces set this home apart. MLS# 75766. Being
ofered at $1,495,000.
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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 Mountain, Horsepasture River, CCSV golf course and 2 ponds! Com-
pletely 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.
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 and is being ofered at $1,175,000.
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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.
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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.
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.
Holly Forest
Overlooking the premier island golf course hole at Sapphire
Natonal Golf Course. Home features oversized bedrooms and
bathrooms, upper and lower decks, granite counters, 2 bonus
rooms and generator. MLS# 76017. Ofered at $599,000.
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.
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 $595,000.
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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.
Holly Forest
Overlooking the premier island golf course hole at Sapphire
Natonal Golf Course. Home features oversized bedrooms and
bathrooms, upper and lower decks, granite counters, 2 bonus
rooms and generator. MLS# 76017. Ofered at $599,000.
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.
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 $595,000.
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Perfect Mountain
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. Ofered at $449,000.
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. Complemented by extensive crown
molding and rich wood foors, the open living and dining areas and wet bar make entertaining a
pleasure. 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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Perfect Mountain
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. Ofered at $449,000.
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. Complemented by extensive crown
molding and rich wood foors, the open living and dining areas and wet bar make entertaining a
pleasure. 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. Additonal features of this ideal summer or year-
round home include a spacious kitchen, lower level workshop and full-house
generator. MLS# 73525. Ofered at $399,500.
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. Very level 1 acre lot. 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. The home
also features a stone wood burning freplace and split bedroom plan. Walk to
Sapphire Valley Resort amenites and the CC of Sapphire Valley (membership
available by invitaton only). MLS# 77325. $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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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.
Eagle Ridge
Amazing views of Hogback Mountain in picturesque Eagle Ridge from this quality
built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. This move-in ready home ofers granite counter
tops, a generator, top of the line heatng/cooling and humidity control, double decks,
efciency suite with private access. MLS# 76198. Ofered at $399,000.
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.
Family Compound
Two homes on approximately 4 acres, one new cotage and one older
cotage. Perfect for a guest house or rental to of-set ownership costs
of a second home. Lots of privacy and garden space. The new house is
charming with lots of details. The older cotage is sold as is, but you will be
surprised at how cute it is. MLS # 75273. Ofered at $389,000.
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! Located
on a desirable, nearly level lot in Sapphire Valleys Holly Forest community, 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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Mountain Homes
Sapphire valley
Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath end unit within
walking distance to scenic Fairfeld Lake. Well
maintained and move in ready. Open foor plan
featuring living room with freplace, spacious
kitchen and master on the main level. MLS#
75478. Ofered at $229,900.
Wolf knob acres
Charming rustc cabin with exceptonal rolling long
range mountain views. Three bedroom, two bath,
wood burning stove, double decks and workshop
area on a private lot. MLS# 74130. $135,000.
Cabin on large level lot
Cute 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin on a nearly level
1 acre lot. Well taken care of and in great shape.
Large deck, atached shed/workshop, wired for a
generator and fnished lower level. MLS# 74874.
$139,900.
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!
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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.
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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. $119,999.
Mountain Club
Tremendous value on a deeded 1/6th ownership in Mountain Club.
Enjoy having everything 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 youll fnd two additonal
bedrooms, 2 full baths and a family room. Owner will include 2 years
of maintenance in the price. MLS# 77880. Ofered at $117,000.
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.
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, two-car carport and established landscaping. The home has
been well taken care of and is being sold fully furnished. Appraised in the mid $200s in
2011, it is priced to sell fast in todays rising real estate market. MLS# 77332. $139,000.
Toll House village
Stone and tmber accents can be found throughout the interior
of this cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, situated on 1.5
heavily wooded acres. The private deck ofers stunning views
of the face of the mountain. Located just a short drive from
Cashiers fne dining, shopping and culture, this home has been
reduced to $299,000. MLS# 68469.
Sapphire Condo
Without a doubt, this is the premier lakefront condo in all of The Woods.
Located next to the common area, dock and pavillion, with a very level yard,
it is the most desireable spot on the entire lake! The cozy living area features
a vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace with gas logs, while the dining room has a
convenient pass-thru to the efficient kitchen. The three bedroom, two bath
split floor plan offers privacy plus room for guests. This condo has been very
well maintained and treatd with care. MLS# 77668. Offered at $199,000.
silver creek
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. 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. 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. 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
Ofered at $209,000.
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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 pri-
vate estate at 4300 of elevaton. Prop-
erty 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 sub-
divide 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. $375,000.
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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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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 TO-
DAY! MLS# 71980. $369,000.
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Round hill in sapphire
Nearly level 1.03 acre lot with easy
build homesite. Great mountain ridge
view. Great locaton with easy access.
Cart path access to CCSV. Lot can eas-
ily 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 el-
evaton of over 4000. Its the ideal loca-
ton for a dream home in the mountains
with access to Sapphire Valley ameni-
tes. Property may be subdivided. MLS#
68812. $149,000.
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stonecreek Estates
Overlooking the CCSV golf course plus
fabulous long range views of Bald
Rock, Hogback and beyond! Driveway
stubbed in to home site with level en-
try. Owner will consider partnership
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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sapphire valley
Owner Financing Available. Fantastc
views of Chimney Rock Mountain (with
tree trimming). Adjoins a green belt area
with a stream and waterfalls. Four bed-
room septc evaluaton and topo/survey
on fle. MLS# 71424. Ofered at $22,500.
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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 cliffa
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 developer or privacy oriented
prospect. Unlimited potental! 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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Golf club Estates
Gentle building site in the heart of Sap-
phire Valley! Just a golf cart drive to The
Country Club of Sapphire Valley (mem-
bership by invitaton.) SVMA amenites
optonal. MLS # 75860. $99,500.
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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 12 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 sur-
rounding mountains from this gently
sloping lot. Located at the end of the
road for privacy, this home site is con-
venient to Cedar Creek Racquet Club,
Cashiers, and Sapphire. MLS# 72469.
Ofered at $69,000.
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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 roll-
ing 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 of-
fer! 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 headwaters 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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silver creek
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 corri-
dor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro, Bry-
son City, and Cherokee. Development
with incredible long range mountain
and river views, located in the heart
of Jackson County. The development
has a prominent entrance with under-
ground utilities. Development includes
86 lots, 6 open space lots and common
areas. MLS# 74457. Great value at just
over $6,000 per acre.
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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
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
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. $55,000.
Enter Bridge Creek through the huge
tmbered covered bridge spanning the trout
flled Norton Creek. Gated community with
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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Glen Pointe Lot 10
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 corri-
dor, convenient to Sylva, Dillsboro, Bry-
son City, and Cherokee. Development
with incredible long range mountain
and river views, located in the heart
of Jackson County. The development
has a prominent entrance with under-
ground utilities. Development includes
86 lots, 6 open space lots and common
areas. MLS# 74457. Great value at just
over $6,000 per acre.
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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
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
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
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
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. $55,000.
Enter Bridge Creek through the huge
tmbered covered bridge spanning the trout
flled Norton Creek. Gated community with
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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Knit www.knitkeywest.com Page9
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