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It’s All About Style
Written By: Jenny King | Issue: 2016/07 - July
Showhouse 2016, the main fundraiser for the Cashiers Historical Society, is going to be a spectacular grand finale to the summer season on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau. This year’s showhouse is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Cashiers Historical Society and is being held at the historic Burt Farm August 13 through 28.
The home was built by Dr. James Madison Zachary, a descendant of Alexander Zachary, and was inhabited by him, his wife Alice (Rogers) and seven daughters. Circa 1880 the home, constructed of timber cut from the property and milled at a nearby sawmill, was part of a 1,500-acre farm that he established prior to moving into
the home.
As part of the fundraiser, a Bare Bones Party was held in June featuring the Kurt Thomas Band. It was an opportunity for attendees to see the home in all its natural beauty, before the designers began installation, and was hosted by a young committee whose goal was involving the community in the Showhouse.
A Cool Carolina Evening preview party on Friday, August 12, will usher in two weeks of Showhouse instead of the traditional one. Leave your hat on and wear your favorite dancing shoes or boots for a relaxed evening of celebration.
Special Guest Timothy Corrigan will speak at Saturday’s Lunch on the Lawn. Corrigan is a world-renowned AD 100 (nine-time recipient of this annual Architectural Digest Award) designer and author.
The calendar of events is an exciting one and you’re encouraged to visit the Cashiers Historical Society website for a complete description of the Cashiers Designers Showhouse 2016 at CashiersHistoricalSociety.org. There are several levels of donor-ship available and sponsors, benefactors and higher tier donors will have special privileges and invitations to many of the activities.
Anyone interested in supporting Showhouse 2016 should contact Sally Shropshire at The Cashiers Historical Society (828) 743-7710 for details.
