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Art for a Cause

This Labor Day weekend, join the Cashiers Rotary in celebrating the love of art and crafting at the 12th Annual Cashiers Rotary Arts and Crafts Show.  Twice a year, the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley transforms The Village Green into a living, breathing art space. This celebration of fine arts, local crafts and old-fashioned philanthropy brings exceptionally talented and skilled …

Pawsitively Purrfect Party

For nearly two decades, Pawsitively Purrfect Party at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley has always been a magical evening and the single-largest fundraiser of the year for the CHHS shelter pets.  In fact, at last year’s event at the newly rebuilt and more-beautiful-than-ever CCSV clubhouse, a record number of donations were made that allowed us to open the doors …

Honoring Our Fine Craftsmen

The Town of Highlands celebrates the 37th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street.  Admission and parking for this event are free. It’s often surprising to think of how many talented craftsmen live in our midst, and years ago the Highlands Women’s …


Dine by the Nantahala

Winding Stair Farm, 12 miles west of Franklin, has earned a reputation stretching all the way to Atlanta and Charlotte for growing heirloom and artisan vegetables, pasture-raised meat, and eggs. That reputation can only be enhanced on Sunday, September 8, when the farm plays host to an afternoon with two great Atlanta chefs: Kevin Rathbun and Gerry Klaskala. Should you …

A Run for the Money

The Highlands Twilight 5K Race, set for Saturday, August 17, is getting a lot more ambitious this time around.  Its organizers have added a 10K Race set for the same evening starting at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.  Both races will begin at 6:00 P.M. at the park.   This year’s proceeds will go to the Advance Highlands Education Committee (AHEC) for …

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 …