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¡Que Rico!

Casa Amigos Bar & Grill, 3638 US Hwy 64 in Sapphire, is a quick ticket to fun and fine dining. For reservations or quick questions or take-out,

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New Chapter at CLE

Meg Stevens takes the reins of the Center for Life Enrichment, bringing enthusiasm and a genuine love for the Plateau.

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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The Laurel turns 20

Our 20th Anniversary is testament to the undeniable power of dreams and our unshakable faith in the people of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Fresh, Flavorful Surprises: The Secret Garden Courtyard Market

Tucked away a half-block from Highlands’ Main Street like, yes, a secret garden, The Secret Garden Courtyard Market serves up fresh selections every day. For more information or to place an order, call (828) 305-7509.

Music and its Sense of Place: Bear Shadow Music Festival

The Bear Shadow Music Festival does not end at Base Camp.  At the same time, a slew of smaller activities are offered – a chance for local participants to engage in the festivities.


2022 Leadership Highlands Participants Announced

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC is proud to announce the selected candidates of the Leadership Highlands Class of 2022.

The Highlands Playhouse announces new production company name and 2022 season

Join Mountain Theatre Company at The Highlands Playhouse, as they launch into their 84th season on the Highlands/Cashier Plateau!

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If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living. – Henri Poincare 


Highlands Nature Center’s 2022 Summer Camps

One of the Nature Center’s most popular offerings is their annual summer camps for children ages 4 to 12 years old.

Great Backyard Bird Count | Highlands Biological Station

For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count and ways you can participate, visit www.birdcount.org. The Highlands Botanical Garden and Highlands Nature Center are part of the Highlands Biological Station, a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.

Chamber and Visit Highlands Focus on Strategic Planning

Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands, NC cast their gaze toward keeping Highlands, NC a great place to live.


Recognizing Local Champions | Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce salutes the men and women who’ve brought their energy and their talents to the task of making the Plateau a wonderful place to live and visit.

The Literacy & Learning Center

The Literacy & Learning Center is offering an entire suite of educational programs and volunteer opportunities to ensure that 2022 is bursting with promise.

Chop Wood, Tote Water, Love Horses | Carpe Diem Farms

Somehow, keeping all those horses healthy and happy becomes even more complicated in the winter.