Laurel Magazine

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Cashiers Designer Showhouse with Cashiers Historical Society
2025-08-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | NC
Get ready to prepare to immerse yourself in nine inspiring days of extraordinary design, exclusive shopping, and unforgettable lifestyle events with proceeds benefiting the Cashiers Historical Society!

CDS | Garden to Vase: A Floral Affair A Luncheon Celebration of North Carolina Blooms
2025-08-29 11:30 - 14:00 | Country Club of Sapphire Valley, 120 Handicap Dr, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
Step into a world of floral beauty and creative inspiration at Garden to Vase: A Floral Affair, an afternoon where North Carolina’s vibrant flowers—and your creativity—take center stage. Begin with a refreshing signature cocktail as you mingle in a garden-inspired setting, then enjoy an engaging presentation by floral designer Meghan Lock, who will share her tips for crafting stunning arrangements with fresh-cut yard blooms and market flowers. After the demonstration, it’s your turn to design: with expert guidance and a bounty of beautiful blooms, you’ll create your own arrangement to take home in a keepsake vase. The experience includes:

A signature welcome cocktail
A dynamic floral design demonstration
Hands-on arrangement session with expert guidance
A delicious catered lunch
Tips, tricks, and inspiration to elevate your floral skills

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply flower-curious, this is a joyful celebration of community, creativity, and natural beauty. This event is chaired by Rebecca Alexander and Shelley Gray. We can’t wait to bloom with you!

Pop Up Event | LaLa White Interiors at The Wells Hotel
2025-08-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00 | The Wells Hotel, 58 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
POP-UP EVENT !! August 28-30th, 12-5PM
Come celebrate the launch of LaLa White Interiors signature upholstery furniture, original art & Moroccan pottery, rugs & more!
Visit us at The Wells Hotel in Cashiers!

CDS | Understanding & Mapping Landslides: Protecting Lives and Property at The Village Green
2025-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Landslides are one of the most fatal natural disasters in Western North Carolina, and many residents are unaware of this geologic hazard. Often triggered by heavy rainfall, landslides can devastate homes, roads, and infrastructure. Jennifer Bryson Bauer, Principal Geologist and co-owner of Appalachian Landslide Consultants, PLLC in Asheville, will explain the types of landslides that occur in the region, share tools for assessing hazards, and offer guidance on protecting life and property.
Jennifer Bryson Bauer is a Highlands native and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate. She began her career in engineering geology in 2001. From 2005 to 2011, she worked with the North Carolina Geological Survey’s Landslide Hazard Mapping team. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping communities make informed decisions to reduce risk and increase resilience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert and gain valuable insights into one of the region’s most pressing natural hazards.

Summer Picnic at Highlander Mountain House
2025-08-30 11:30 - 15:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Highlander Mountain House kicks things off with a Summer Picnic featuring a cookout-style menu takeover by The Ruffed Grouse, live bluegrass music, and specialty cocktails.

CDS | Botanical and Bird Motifs: A Pottery Design Demonstration with Christina Bendo at The Village Green
2025-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join studio potter and educator Christina Bendo for an inspiring pottery demonstration that blends artistry with Appalachian tradition. Based in Waynesville, NC, Christina brings years of experience shaped by residencies across the U.S. and abroad, as well as a deep passion for teaching at Haywood Community College and beyond.
In this special program, Christina will demonstrate how she creates the distinctive designs on her wood-fired, salt-glazed pottery. Using colored slips and wax resist, she will paint botanical and bird motifs inspired by the native species of our mountain region.
As she works, Christina will share stories of her journey through the world of ceramics—from her time at the Jackson County Green Energy Park to her connection with North Carolina’s rich pottery heritage. You’ll gain insight into her artistic process, creative inspirations, and the enduring legacy of pottery in our region.
Whether you’re a lover of local art, a pottery enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of craft and nature, this event promises to be a meaningful and visually captivating experience.

Brookings Bash at Brooking Anglers
2025-08-30 14:00 | Brookings Anglers, 88 Cashiers Lake Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and mountain vibes with Jupiter Coyote, a legendary jam band with deep Appalachian roots.
Join us at the Brookings Bash for a night of dancing, storytelling, and soulful sounds—all in support of Hurricane Helene relief through Transylvania Habitat for Humanity.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
This is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)

Laurel Magazine | Meet September's Cover Artist at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Meet Shannon Woodford at The Laurel’s September Cover Artist Reception at High Country Wine and Provisions in Highlands on Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. – and raise a glass to her.
RSVP to info@thelaurelmagazine.com.

Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Roots to Roofs Dinner at Deerwoode Reserve
2025-09-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Deerwoode Reserve, 395 Riversedge Rd, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Join Transylvania Habitat for Humanity’s Roots to Roofs dinner on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard for an intimate farm-to-table experience.
Four acclaimed chefs, Peter from The Greystone Inn, Val Gerdes of Wood & Vine, Joshua Payne, and James Hargis of The Blind Mule, will create seasonal dishes celebrating local flavors.
Enjoy live music and inspiring stories. Tickets are $150. Reserve your spot at transylvaniahabitat.org.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Petals and Perspectives at The Bascom
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Experience an inspired dialogue between art and nature at this year’s Dahlia Festival with Petals and Perspectives, a distinctive floral design showcase. This special event invites selected area non-profit organizations to create floral arrangements in direct response to works of art on view in The Bascom’s galleries, offering a compelling exploration of the connections between the visual and floral arts.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Studio Member Pottery Show at The Bascom
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bascom Studio Members will present a curated collection of handcrafted wall pockets and vases, each adorned with fresh dahlias and available for purchase during the Dahlia Festival.
Be sure to visit the Studio Barn for a chance to take home a unique, functional piece of art!

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-09-04 11:30, 2025-09-11 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Fall Reception at The Bascom
2025-09-04 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kick off the festival weekend at The Bascom’s Fall Reception!
This special evening will celebrate our fall exhibitions, the Dazzling Dahlia Festival, and the winner of the 2025 Dahlia Poster Contest.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | The Single Bloom Competition at The Bascom
2025-09-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Single Bloom Competition ( Public Viewing)
Join us at The Bascom for the public viewing of the 15th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival’s Single Bloom Competition.
Viewings take place Friday, September 5, from 3:30–5 pm, and Saturday, September 6, from 10 am–4 pm. This cherished tradition invites dahlia enthusiasts to present their most exquisite blooms for all to enjoy.
All levels of growers are welcome to enter the Single Bloom Competition.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | The Dahlia Dialogue at The Bascom
2025-09-06 11:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join renowned gardener and dahlia expert Drew English for an engaging educational talk, “The Dahlia Dialogue,” presented in conjunction with the Dazzling Dahlia Festival. Drew will guide participants through the fascinating history of dahlias, with special emphasis on their enduring legacy on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
This interactive session promises an expanded Q&A, embracing the conversational spirit implied in its name. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dahlia specimens for personalized diagnostics and expert growing tips.

Saturday Sound Bath at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-09-06 16:00 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and gentle percussion, sound baths encourage deep relaxation and promote mental clarity. These harmonic tones help slow brain waves, reduce stress, and foster a meditative state, allowing your body and mind to unwind from the pressures of daily life.
Take this time to nurture your well-being in a calm, supportive environment.

The Highlands Bolivian Mission Fundraiser at Highlands PAC
2025-09-08 18:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands Bolivian Mission will hold a Silent and Live Auction on Monday, September 8, 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, Martin Lipscomb Theater.

HBF | 2025 Carpenter Lecture at Highlands PAC
2025-09-10 11:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Memory, Manipulation, Mimicry, and Kinship
A Tour Through the Cutting Edge of Plant Intelligence Research

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for a thought-provoking journey into the hidden lives of plants at this year’s Carpenter Lecture, a biennial community event established in honor of former HBF director Sonya Carpenter.
Presented in partnership with Highlands Performing Arts Center, HBF is proud to welcome acclaimed science writer Zoë Schlanger for an illuminating presentation that will change the way you see the natural world.
