Daryna Thiemann

Summer brings our black bears back into view, a charming reminder that living well in the mountains means sharing the landscape with intelligence, curiosity, and a few important common‑sense habits that keep both people and wildlife safe.

Watch 20 artists capture the ever‑changing beauty of the Blue Ridge as the Cashiers Plein Air Festival returns July 13–18 to The Village Green.

Objet d’Art brings the spirit of a French apartment salon to Cashiers, blending color, contrast, and curated design into a gallery that feels like artful living.

Step inside a gallery‑style shop where antiques, whimsy, and mountain nostalgia create a home‑worthy haven of comfort and character.

Esthetician Chloe Fowler offers soothing, scalp‑reviving head‑spa treatments now available at Tarah’s Beauty Bar.

Rooted in Rotary’s century‑old mission, the Rotary Club of Highlands continues to strengthen the community through local projects, global initiatives, and year‑round fellowship.

The Backpack Project unites Highlands‑Cashiers churches to ensure every child starts the school year with dignity, confidence, and the supplies
they need.

From Kyiv to Macon County, Daryna Thiemann shares a journey shaped by war, love, and the flavors of her homeland.

Celebrating three decades of Chattooga Gardens, where horticultural expertise and harmony with nature define
every space.