Donna Rhodes

Sweetwater Perk & Creamery blends great coffee, indulgent ice cream, and a charming gift shop into a cozy Toxaway hangout where locals gather, pets are welcome on the porch, and every visit feels like a treat.

Leslie Jeffery’s vibrant abstract paintings – shaped by a lifetime of color, movement, and mountain inspiration – invite viewers into a world where form dissolves and emotion leads the way.

Blue Ridge JAM gives local students a musical pathway rooted in Appalachian heritage, offering instrument instruction, cultural enrichment, and community connection for young musicians.

A master of impressionistic photography, April cover artist Gwen Greenglass transforms familiar landscapes into soft, painterly images that capture emotion and turn light itself into poetry.

A new pollinator garden, created in memory of Thomas Taulbee, is taking root beside the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce—honoring his legacy of kindness, community, and conservation while building a vibrant habitat that will bloom for generations.

Sonya and Dennis Lehmann bring their sought‑after meats and baked goods to Locally Grown on the Green beginning May 6 and to the Highlands Farmers Market starting April 4.

Rotary’s April Bingo Night shines a spotlight on Highlands School’s Interact Club, whose student‑led service projects – from local outreach to global giving – are powered in part by the fun and generosity of this monthly community tradition.

From massage and skincare to holistic therapies and serene relaxation spaces, Unfurl Wellness Spa offers a rejuvenating escape for mind and body.

At Dead Artists Gallery, vintage originals and playful spirit make art collecting feel personal and fun.