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Bedazzled By Dahlias
Dahlias are my favorite flowers. These ambassadors of summer on the Plateau never cease to amaze me with their dazzling array of shapes and colors. And I’m not alone. Hundreds of local gardeners revel in the splendor of Pom Poms, Water Lilies, Balls and Orchids. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor signed a proclamation declaring the week of September 3-9 as Dahlia …
That’s the Way They Roll
The 27th annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling Event rolls through these mountains on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 8:00 A.M. from The Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center on Frank Allen Road. More than 300 cyclists dedicate their day to the challenge of one of several routes: Quarter-Century (25 miles), Metric (62 miles), Century (100 miles). For those who prefer a …
3 Days of Antiquing Fun
Different styles, colors, textures, and patterns found in antiques make a very interesting and fashionable addition to any decor for a fresh look. You’ll find exactly that when you attend this year’s Fall Cashiers Antique Show, presented by Southern Eagle Promotions, owned and operated by Michael, Nancy and Henry Weaver. The 2019 Fall Cashiers Antique Show will be …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The only thing more beautiful than a gloriously green summer on the Plateau is watching it fade into the golden hues of fall. Everyone has their favorite thing about the autumn season, whether it be blazing fires, beautiful scenery or pumpkin spice everything. Quite possibly the most anticipated event of the season in Cashiers is the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival …
Church in the Wildwood
If you’re hungry for life from a simpler time, turn your attention to Horse Cove and attend a service at Little Church in the Wildwood. It’s a little one-room wooden structure, the sort that dotted the mountains and coves of the area from the late 19th century through the 1960s. The place sleeps six-and-a-half days of the week, but during …
Faith & Fellowship Fundraiser
On Monday, August 26, the Highlands United Methodist Church will host its third annual Golf Tournament at the Cullasaja Club. The tournament was established as a fundraiser for the creation of their new Faith and Fellowship Center. Opened in October 2017, this beautiful facility has hosted several church and community events, including the weekly VFW breakfast meeting, a blood …
Concert Series at the Farm
The Farm at Old Edwards is in the midst of a fabulous new live concert series, Orchard Sessions. These outdoor shows are a hit, so mark your calendar for each of these summer dates. Settle into comfortable seating with ambient lighting in the magical setting of The Orchard, and just relax into a summer evening to the sounds of well-known …
Dive-in Movies
Summer on the Plateau means rain, rain and more rain. And thunderstorms. The staff at the Highlands Pool takes lightning and thunderstorms very seriously. Even with the roof, lightning can strike the structure, sending electricity through the plumbing and electrical systems and making the water a dangerous place to be. Back in June, their monthly Dive-In Movie …
3rd Annual Barn Dance
With summertime entertainment opportunities abounding in our magical part of the world, lots of us look for combining our fun with doing some good for the children who live in our mountain community. Mountain Youth Charities has the party for you at its Third Annual Barn Dance and Barbecue. Come to the beautiful Sawyer Family Farmstead …
Sweet Sounds of Summer
Listen closely and you can almost hear the last days of summer winding down in the gentle breezes that stir the air with a hint of the approaching autumn. Don’t despair though, because there is still plenty of time to enjoy the sounds of summer during the popular concert series, Groovin’ On the Green, held every Friday night (rain …
A Day in the Country
The fresh air and serenity of the mountains hearkens back to a bygone era, when time moved slower and happiness could be found in the simplest of pleasures. The 2019 Designer Showhouse, titled “A Day in the Country,” departs from the glitz and glamour of last year’s showhouse to focus on those simple pleasures and the things that make the …
Dollars for Scholars
Burlingame Country Club put the fun in “fundraiser” when they started their Designer Purse Bingo five years ago to benefit T. C. Henderson Elementary School in Lake Toxaway. There’s a certain thrill when you fill a row and get to call “Bingo.” Winning a designer purse takes that thrill to an entirely new level. According to past attendees, this event …
