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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As Told by Families

The stories of Highlands’ First Families will be recalled and celebrated with Highlands Historical Society’s Descendants’ Reception, 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 12.

Mystery in the Air

It fostered a host of mysteries during its earlier incarnations, but today the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Balsam Grove is dedicated to helping the public explore the mysteries of deep space. To learn more and to schedule a visit, go to pari.edu.

Highlands Motoring Festival Presents Funds to Charities

The eighteenth annual Highlands Motoring Festival® will be on June 12-15, 2025.


Welcome to Gorges State Park

Whether you’re in the habit of roughing it or whether you prefer the more genteel glamping, Gorges State Park has a spot waiting for you.

Repurposing a Treasure

“We love helping our design partners and customers find that special antique piece to warm up a room, or ‘rediscover’ a tired piece that assumes a new life and new place in the home.” Vivianne Metzger Antiques offers new possibilities for interior design.

Fashion High | Bella Cotn Boutique

Tina Rogers (left) is wearing shirt, sweater and pants by Renuar, and purse by Bee Bags and Such.Leah Grace Craig (right) is wearing shirt by Renuar, pants by Liverpool, and purse by Bee Bags and Such.Rockwood Lodge | Highlands, NC | Photos by Susan Renfro and Mary Gillan Renfro Diane Brady’s Bella Cotn Boutique in Cashiers was born out of …


Fashion High | Brookings

John Bynum (left) is wearing shirt by Patagonia, pants and shoes by Simms.Tina Rogers (right) is wearing shirt by Simms, shorts by FreeFly, and shoes by Astral.Rockwood Lodge | Highlands, NC | Photos by Susan Renfro and Mary Gillan Renfro With 2200 miles of impressive fishable trout water within an hour’s drive, the Plateau is a freshwater fly fisherman’s paradise. …

Fashion High | The Southern Way

For more than 20 years, The Southern Way, owned by Michelle and Harry Bears, has been an oasis of style and comfort for those who appreciate the convergence of Southern charm and contemporary fashion.

Showcase of Exquisite Mastery

It’s an entire month of treasures and precious surprises at Acorns, 212 South 4th Street in Highlands.


Sita’s Kibbeh

For chef Kalen Fortuna, this Kibbeh recipe is testament to his creative culinary instincts and a valentine from his beloved grandmother.

Three Fabulous Vineyards

“I bring an unaccustomed wine; To lips long parching, next to mine; And summon them to drink.” – Emily Dickinson. (Ms. Dickinson’s first attempt at publicizing On the Verandah’s upcoming wine dinners.)

Cooking in the Moment

Executive Chef Peter Brinckerhoff was born to lead the nationally-recognized kitchen at the Greystone Inn.