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The Importance of Play
When was the last time you really played? We get bogged down in the minutia of daily life and sometimes forget to step outside and breathe. Dr. Trish Ring has created a place of magic called Blue Star Ranch that can help with that. Dr. Ring, who holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, has acted as a Life Coach for the …
Legendary Golf Clubs
Highlands is scoring a coup by attracting Bobby Grace to move his Tour Studio here from St. Petersburg, Florida, in the near future. Grace, who’s toured the area many times to conduct custom fittings at local clubs, explained his decision in a recent interview. “My wife and I fell in love with Highlands on our first visit and are thrilled to …
The Height of Happiness
The Highlands Chamber has a brand new marketing tool to attract targeted travelers: The Height of Happiness. Thanks to the expert team at BCF Marketing, Highlands has a logo and tagline that showcase the area as a unique, must-visit mountain destination. The logo’s words and image work together to promise a classy, yet relaxed get-away experience. Tourists are invited to …
Poverty Simulation
We are blessed to live in an area that is relatively free of big-city problems. A traffic jam in Highlands is short-lived; gang violence is unheard of. On the other hand, poverty does exist, as does food insecurity. On Tuesday, August 16, Manna FoodBank, the International Friendship Center and the Food Pantry of Highlands are holding an eye-opening workshop: the Poverty Simulation. …
Toasting the Land Trust
Nestled on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, these mountains, which some believe to be the oldest in the world, are among the most biologically diverse. A century ago a group of forward-thinking Highlands residents realized that it was their responsibility to ensure this mountain paradise was not developed to the point of ruin. Thanks to the …
Forever Loved at Forever Farm
Last month I wrote about the care and services we provide at the Friends for Life Forever Farm for our senior and special needs animals. You may wonder what kinds of animals we have at the Forever Farm, and where they come from. Our facility always operates at capacity, helping as many animals as we can, based on space and …
Humans and Horses
The horses of Carpe Diem Farms have been providing experiential learning experiences for nearly 25 years. All of our programs have been driven by our motto, “Exploring the Human Potential Through Equines.” Nearly 4,000 participants in summer camps, after school programs, private lessons, women over 50 camps, in the company of horses and more, have allowed participants from three to …
No Sticky Wickets Here
The Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Second Annual Cashiers Valley Croquet Championship was an outstanding success! On June 21, 58 players from clubs all over the mountains joined together to play a friendly, competitive game of croquet to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers, a nationally-recognized mentoring program that works to help children reach their potential in life. …
First Female Firefighter
Lea Dallmann seems to have compassion and adventure in her soul. She’s always worked within the health care industry and now has taken her knowledge and passion to new levels. Lea was recently named the 2015 Firefighter of the Year by her peers at the Highlands Fire & Rescue Department. She is the very first female firefighter in Highlands and …
Cloudrest: the Name Says It All
If it’s all about view, view, view, then look no farther. Cloudrest on Cowee Ridge will take your breath away, its overlook rivaling any in Western North Carolina. Located on the Eastern Continental Divide, it boasts a panoramic 180-degree view of Whiteside Mountain and Devil’s Courthouse. Scan across Jackson County into South Carolina, then pan around to the Great Smokies and …
Financial Focus
Unless you keep close track of obscure holidays and observances, you probably didn’t know that August is “What Will Be Your Legacy? Month.” Still, you might want to use this particular month as a useful reminder to take action on what could be one of your most important financial goals: leaving a meaningful legacy. A legacy isn’t simply a …
Smitten is Growing
Having a garden on Main Street has been something of a joy to Annelize, Bonnie and Kat – the ladies of Smitten. David Sims and his crew from Highlands Lawn and Garden have done a spectacular job of providing the unique gallery with splashes of exquisite color for every season. This spring it occurred to Annelize, Bonnie and Kat that, …
