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A Curvy Climb
Several years ago Lillian Norwood Moore, now in her 90s, wrote a 20-page type-script entitled “Monte-Vista, A Brief History.” It’s a fascinating story of the South Carolina Norwood family’s beloved summer home in Cashiers – the property, the house they named Monte-Vista, and the several generations who spent over 100 happy years of summers there. Realizing that this story needs to …
Setting the Stage
Most of us remember a wing of the Hudson Library that was called The Bascom-Louise Gallery, created and endowed by Watson Barratt. It was named in honor of his wife Louise and her father, H.M. Bascom. A few years ago that gallery evolved into The Bascom, a center for fine art at the Crane property on Oak Street. We may …
The Last of the Mohicans
Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Puprureum) probably should’ve never been called a weed at all. When I first started researching for Joe Pye, I’d thought it more of a James Dean type “Rebel without a Cause” flower, but in fact this “weed” has a worthy cause. First about the plant – Joe Pye Weed is something you probably want, …
Classic Chunk Shot
The classic chunk shot. We’ve all done it. As you all are aware, fairways are getting very closely mowed, especially with bent grass up here in the mountains. It’s about like hitting a shot off a pool table. The margin of error on these is mighty thin, especially the good old-fashioned chunk or hitting behind the ball. There are a few things …
Cool Creatures of the Night
Last month’s wildlife column was dedicated to Western North Carolina’s rapid decrease in bat populations. The culprit – White Nose Syndrome. The white nose fungus attacks a bat’s exposed skin, including its muzzle, wings, and tail membrane (patagium), only during the hibernation season when the cool conditions of the hibernaculum (cave or mine) favor the fungus and the bat’s …
The Big Deal About Native Plants
What makes a bird really, really happy? In a word – insects! Virtually all land birds – 96 percent – require insects to sustain themselves and their young. Native plants support healthy populations of insects, including caterpillars, that breeding birds feed their nestlings. Non-native plants contain foreign chemical compounds that most native insects will not eat. Without insects for food, …
Dining for a Cause
Changes are in the air this Fall, but one thing that remains constant at Lakeside are their “Evenings at Lakeside.” The restaurant sets aside Wednesday nights for area non-profits to raise money and awareness for their causes. Throughout this season many local nonprofits, including the International Friendship Center, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, Gordon Center, and the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club, …
A Taste of the Good Life
With a sophisticated taste in food and roots in the mountains of North Carolina, the Highlands Food & Wine Festival appreciates the artistry behind food and wine. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, previously named Highlands Culinary Weekend. Highlands’ most talented chefs collaborate for a not-to-miss culinary event on November 10 through November 13. This year’s festival …
A Taste of the Good Life
With a sophisticated taste in food and roots in the mountains of North Carolina, the Highlands Food & Wine Festival appreciates the artistry behind food and wine. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, previously named Highlands Culinary Weekend. Highlands’ most talented chefs collaborate for a not-to-miss culinary event on November 10 through November 13. This year’s festival …
At Madison’s Helm Chris Huerta
Many of us never fully appreciate the importance of teamwork. While interviewing Chef Chris Huerta, executive chef at Madison’s Restaurant in the Old Edwards Inn, it was obvious that he has a great appreciation for his team. Growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, where pastures of majestic horses are common scenery, Chef Chris’s love for land began at an early …
