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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Valentine’s Day Guide: Take It With You

Perhaps you’ve conjured the scene of a romantic picnic amidst the natural splendor of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Valentine’s Day Guide: Dine Out

“Love is healing. Love is comforting. Love is holy. Food can be all these things, too.” Author Kris Carr. We’ve always believed it too, Ms Carr. To test this article of faith, reserve a table at one of the Plateau’s signature restaurants.

Valentine’s Day Guide: Top Seven Fun & Free

Some people arrive on the Plateau with no plans beyond settling in and savoring the quiet moments with their Beloved. But there are also those for whom those bonds of Passion and Love are strengthened by shared activities far removed from hushed intimacies and quiet interludes.  For them, we offer these Seven Free and Fun Activities, all tried and true …


Bear Shadow spring music festival adds famed keyboardist Chuck Leavell, exclusive music and nature excursions to weekend lineup

Pre-sale tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.; general on-sale to begin Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.

Oakleaf Flower and Garden Moves!

After months of restoration, the historic Stone Lantern building is blooming again. Oakleaf Flower and Garden has moved to 395 Main Street in Highlands.

Writer Mary Jane McCall Writes About Life During Covid

“Connections with friends, walks with dogs, the grandeur of a sunrise, all these things remind us that life is good.”


A Write Year: Writer Deena Bouknight On Life During Covid-19

“Yes, pandemic 2020 has presented a myriad of personal challenges, not just for me but for most everyone, but it has also opened up a world of blessings and opportunities – if we choose to look at it that way. “

Marlene Osteen Shares Her Thoughts on Life During Covid-19

“Mostly I am aware of how lucky I am as I heed the precautions of sage scientists, confining my “bubble” to family, looking forward to the day that I know now is nearing when tables are set for and rooms are filled with many.”

Have You Seen Mountaintop Rotary’s Giving Trees in Highlands?

Food Insecurity One the Biggest Covid Challenges


Spring Music Festival Increases COVID-19 Safety Measures

Highlands Festivals, Inc. moves Bear Shadow spring music festival to larger venue, increases COVID-19 safety measures to produce region’s first ‘pod-style’ live event

Highlands Cashiers Land Trust Receives Gift of One Mile of Protected Green Space

“The property extends from  just past the Highlands Community Center to Sherwood Forest Road on the right as you leave town going East,” said HCLT Director Gary Wein.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Steps Up To Assist in Vaccine Roll-out on the Plateau

Highlands-Cashiers CEO Tom Neal spoke to The Rotary Club of Highlands on January 12 regarding vaccine roll-out on the Plateau.