New Owners of Toxaway Market

Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: April 2025 | Photograph By: Mary Gilian

Whether you live in the Sapphire or Lake Toxaway area or are passing through the area, don’t miss the opportunity to stop at the Historic Toxaway Market at 15889 Rosman Highway.

Lauren and Chris Wiener purchased this charming gourmet shop this year and are excited to welcome everyone to stop by.

 

Recognizing that there’s no need to mess with a good thing, they are not making sweeping changes and are still offering premium wines, craft beers, gourmet food items, local honey, cheeses, fresh meats, produce, organic items, including dairy, and a selection of gift items.

Of course, they also carry your necessary day-to-day dry goods, dairy items, and snacks. This is especially convenient for their neighbors who can stop in without making the longer drive to Cashiers or Brevard. Who hasn’t been on their way home and thought -oops I forgot to buy milk?

Hikers and day trippers can find everything they need for a midday picnic here-drinks, ice, sandwiches from Dilly Deli, dried and fresh fruits, nuts, snacks and a host of other items.

Chris and Lauren believe in bringing their customers the very best so they’ll be emphasizing organic and locally grown products as much as possible, as well as other products produced in North Carolina including wines and cheeses.

The idea of providing the freshest and healthiest products available for their customers while supporting local farmers and businesses appeals to Chris and Lauren, who are local farmers themselves. They own a hog farm and have been providing pork products to the Toxaway Market for years.

They know the importance of providing customers with the best and know that the flip side of supporting local farmers and producers is vital to the area.

It’s all about community here, gathering with your neighbors and supporting them in every way possible.

Lauren is the face of the business and here every day. Her family roots run deep in this area as her grandparents owned Case Cabinet Shop in Brevard for many years. She has traveled extensively, lived and studied in many places, worked as a social worker and physical therapist, and it’s all brought her here to this much-loved community.

Spring hours at the Market are Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 until 7:00. Reach out to them at (828) 214-7811 or visit their website at historictoxawaymarket.com.