Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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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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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

The Ninth Annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, sponsored by The Greater Cashiers Merchants Association, is right around the corner.  On October 6-8, The Village Green and Commons in the center of Cashiers will host a bevy of local and national artists who present arts and crafts of all types.    You can find one-of-a-kind apparel and jewelry along with handcrafted …

Stay and Play in Highlands NC

There was a time when Highlands “rolled up the sidewalks” on Labor Day and the season officially ended. Shops closed down for the season, seasonal residents went home and visitors marked their calendars to come again next summer.   Well, those days are long gone and Highlands continues a full schedule of fun events year-round, so stay and play a …

Baldaroo Music Festival at Fairfield Lake

One question frequently asked by new residents to the HIghlands-Cashiers Plateau is, “What activities are available for my children?”  Thanks to The Boys & Girls Club of The Plateau, the answer is, “Lots!” They officially opened their doors in 2014 and have continued to offer top notch programs for the youth in the Highlands and Cashiers areas. Their staff members …


Spartina 449 Believes in Giving Back

Spartina 449 on Main Street Highlands brings a taste of the Lowcountry to the mountains. Owners Kay Stanley and Curt Seymour opened their flagship store on Daufuskie Island in 2009 and took the name Spartina from the ubiquitous green cordgrass growing along South Carolina’s coast.  The brand has since become recognized worldwide for upscale designer handbags and accessories and they’ve …

Lullwater House

Lullwater.  The name evokes the serene, Southern elegance that is Lullwater House, a luxury vacation rental located at 35 Foreman Road. This classic home offers accommodations for groups of up to 24 people.  The six-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home is perfect for wedding parties, corporate retreats, girl’s weekends, or family reunions. There is ample space for spending time together as a …

Growing Highlands

For the past year the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has been working with Chuck Ewart and his business improvement team, creating a customized model for meeting the needs of our unique community. Their strategy is two-fold: first, attract visitors and potential residents (viable customers/supporters of our region and its commerce); and second, engage them to keep them coming back and/or …


Diamonds will Light Your Way

Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry is celebrating their 19th season bringing the finest jewelry and timepieces to Highlands, as well as the area’s largest selection of art glass.   Owners Joe and Claudia Lazow take pride in their business and welcome each customer as friends.  With each new season, they continue to provide the optimum in hand-picked estate and …

Diamonds will Light Your Way

Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry is celebrating their 19th season bringing the finest jewelry and timepieces to Highlands, as well as the area’s largest selection of art glass.   Owners Joe and Claudia Lazow take pride in their business and welcome each customer as friends.  With each new season, they continue to provide the optimum in hand-picked estate and …

A Quick Trip to the Library

Hudson Library on Highlands’ Main Street isn’t just a storage place for books – it’s a community hub in constant use by locals and visitors alike. The newest addition to the Hudson Library’s offerings is a quiet study room, which was made possible by a grant from the generous ladies of the Cullasaja Womens’ Outreach.  The room is a peaceful …


We Can’t Replace A Lost Life

On June 19, I had the privilege and honor of representing the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society for the sixth consecutive year at the Pawsitively Purrfect Party at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley.   And for many years prior to the past six, the Country Club of Sapphire Valley has served as the grand and gracious host for this event, which …

Furry Friends for Foster Kids

Some foster children are lucky enough to find themselves in a loving, caring home, others not so much.  But for all foster children the transition is difficult. No one knows that better than Molly Perkins. Molly and her sister were former foster children and she understands how scary it can be.  “Most of the homes we stayed in were homes with …

Lady Bird, Pat & Betty

Summer is going to be busy at The Literacy Council of Highlands and we need your help!   The Literacy Council truly depends on the talent and time of hundreds of community members each year to meet the needs of students of all ages.  The Literacy Council serves adults and children in Macon County with a variety of services and …