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Lazy Days at the Iron Bridge
The Iron Bridge sets the stage at the trailhead of the Chattooga Loop Trail, a two-mile hike that runs along the Chattooga River and is a popular place to kick back and spend the day. The first leg of the trail is the portion that runs adjacent to the Chattooga River with several spots along the way to set …
A Quest for Antiques
Every year Cherie and Bill Tibbetts make the trip “Across the Pond” to Europe to hunt for antique treasures for their shop in Cashiers. In 2020 they had planned to add stops in Southern France with the goal of finding additional sources of French antique furniture and accessories. At the time, they had no idea that Covid-19 would be …
Get Ready to Shop
When it comes to shopping on the Plateau, Highlands and Cashiers often steal all the thunder from businesses that are more outlying, but don’t let that fool you. Treasures await you Off the Beaten Path and Sapphire is one such place where you’ll find treasures galore. For starters, golf enthusiasts will find that all their golf cart needs …
Lowcountry Oyster Roast
In the South Carolina Lowcountry where I lived most of my adult years, an Oyster Roast is simply a way of life. Indeed, of the thousands of meals I have eaten over many decades, no meals have been as pleasurable or memorable or left me as happily contented as those that occurred in the outdoors, shucking and slurping briny mollusks …
Pork Vindaloo
Tryon Sales Representative Jennifer Cunningham is living out her dream of working in the wine business, fulfilling a passion for wine that began at age 17 when she first worked at the Cullasaja Club. Previously she was Director of the Visitor Center for the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, and it was during her tenure there that she first contributed …
A Slice of Bar-b-cued Gold
If you’re a confirmed barbecue enthusiast like me, your heart went pitter pat when you learned in the spring that Cashiers Valley Smokehouse was going to be opening soon. But the timing seemed a little off. A restaurant in the midst of a season shadowed by Covid-19? Does that make sense? Well, yes, it does! That’s because the two guys …
The Mountaintop Art & Craft Show
Highlands reclaims a bit of the charm that’s been lost this season of the Coronavirus, with the Mountaintop Art & Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. You will certainly have great shopping and cuisine to enjoy as well. But there’s something festive and exciting about a good art and craft show, this one in particular. You …
Feeling Connected at a Distance
The world around us has had to change drastically recently to keep our communities safe. We’ve had to change the way we celebrate, relax and socialize. As a lover of and student of the theater, I’ve seen my schooling and my summer opportunities flip on their heads. In Highlands and Cashiers, summer is normally a bustling time of family activities, …
Mermaids in the Mountains
When you visit Easely An Artist and its Gallery Upstairs, you can’t help but be struck by the sheer charm of the place, with its subtle hints of whimsy scattered throughout. Part of that is the makeup of the place, where the painting sessions are freewheeling, lessons are leavened with laughter, and the creations are confident and pure, whatever their …
Front Porch Visions
Alyne Harris’ Front Porch Visions are snapshots of a life well-lived, rich with a sense of community and a reverence. Sometimes, with so many new, contemporary artists, we neglect ones from an older generation, ones who jump-started a renewed interest in folk art a few years back. These self-taught artists continue to amaze us with their works. One such phenomenal …
Highlands Playhouse Challenge
While you wait for 2020-21 Highlands Playhouse’s latest news, here’s a show/movie quiz to challenge your film/show acumen. Answers below. 1. What is the longest running play on Broadway? A. Phantom of the Opera B. Cats C. Lion King D. Chorus Line 2. Where was that play set? A. Paris B. London C. Africa D. Junkyard 3. In what year …
Revamping Art Camp
At this time of the year, you’d normally find members of the Art League at the Highlands Rec Park on Thursday afternoons, volunteering for the Art League’s Children’s Summer Art Camp. This free eight-week program, started by the League in 2007 as a gift to area children, until now has been offered every summer since. This year, …
