Luke Osteen

With a national reputation and a deeply personal approach, Dr. David Harley brings advanced facial rejuvenation to Cashiers through his thriving practice, Biltmore Plastic Surgery.

Highlands Cashiers Players closes its milestone season with Deathtrap—a wickedly clever thriller where ambition, deception, and dark comedy collide.

This November 22 and December 13, the Highlands Rec Center hosts the Winter Farmers’ Market from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., bringing local flavors, artisan goods, and festive cheer indoors for the season.

Kick off Thanksgiving morning with the Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk on November 27, at 9:00 A.M. at The Village Green in Cashiers, a festive and family-friendly tradition celebrating community and gratitude.

On October 18, Highlander Mountain House hosts its beloved Saturday oyster roast, blending fall foliage, Pelican Oysters, craft brews, and live bluegrass into a festive Highlands tradition.

The Cherokee once called Macon and Jackson counties home, where towns like Cowee and Nikwasi thrived amid sacred landscapes, resilient traditions, and legends that still echo through the mountains of Western North Carolina.

A modern psychologist meets ancient Zarathustra in a bold dialogue on human suffering and the hope for higher consciousness.

On October 12, Highlands First Presbyterian Church hosts the 14th annual Empty Bowls lunch, raising vital funds for the Highlands Food Pantry through handmade pottery, donated soups, and shared generosity.

Amid October’s lively swirl, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau offers a gentle call to slow down and savor its quiet wonder. Nature, art, and poetry become soulful refuges—no ticket needed, just a willingness to breathe
and be.