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Chef's Circle | Celebrating the Flavors of Highlands at The Farm at Old Edwards
2026-05-17 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Snag your seats for the Chef’s Circle Dinner at The Farm at Old Edwards on May 17 from 6-10 pm. It’ll be an unforgettable evening where the culinary heart of The Plateau comes alive. For one extraordinary night, Highlands’ most celebrated chefs step out of their kitchens and into a shared space, crafting a collaborative dining experience that blends creativity, flavor, and community in every course.
Enjoy an elegant evening at The Farm at Old Edwards in Highlands featuring a collaborative culinary experience with acclaimed local favorites Edelweiss Highlands, Paoletti’s, The Stubborn Bull and The Stubborn Buddha, Highlands Smokehouse, Blue Hound Barbecue & Blue Bike Cafe, Lakeside Restaurant, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar, and Executive Chef Chris Huerta of Madison’s Restaurant, along with other celebrated culinary talents.

Chicharrones & Cava | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-05-20 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.

Chicharrones & Cava

Join us for a unique pairing of pork rinds and bubbles
20 guests per event – Always at 5:00 P.M. – Always a good time

Wine Tasting at Historic Toxaway Market
2026-05-28 17:00, 2026-06-11 17:00, 2026-06-25 17:00, 2026-07-09 17:00, 2026-07-23 17:00, 2026-08-13 17:00, 2026-08-27 17:00, 2026-09-10 17:00 and 13 more dates | Historic Toxaway Market, 15889 Rosman Hwy, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Join in at Historic Toxaway Market for our signature wine tastings, held every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 5pm.
Sample six distinctive wines for just $25 and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming evening of discovery, conversation, and great pours. It’s the perfect mid‑month and month‑end treat.

Under the Stars, On the Rocks | Guest Chef Rob McDaniel at Skyline Lodge
2026-06-09 18:00 | Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyline Lodge Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
Chef Rob McDaniel is the Executive Chef and Owner of Helen and Bayonet in Birmingham, Alabama, where he showcases a thoughtful approach to contemporary Southern cuisine. Inspired by the traditional foods of his upbringing, McDaniel has built a career centered on honoring regional ingredients, foraging, and sustainable practices, developing a style that balances rustic roots with polished execution. A six-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South, has earned national recognition for Helen, which has been featured in publications including Esquire, Food & Wine, and Southern Living. With seafood-forward restaurant Bayonet, which gained national acclaim after its opening with recognition from The New York Times’ prestigious list of America’s Best Restaurants of 2025, Southern Living, and more, his seafood-forward concept, he continues to explore the bounty of the Gulf and beyond. His cooking reflects a reverence for the land and sea, and guests can anticipate a menu that is both deeply Southern and thoughtfully refined.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.

Lagniappe & La Fleur | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-06-17 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.

Lagniappe & La Fleur
Join us for a lovely evening of Beignets, Etufe, Shrimp & Grits, French Wines
20 guests per event – Always at 5:00 P.M. – Always a good time

Under the Stars, On the Rocks | Celebrating 5 Years of Skyline at Skyline Lodge
2026-07-07 18:00 | Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyline Lodge Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
In celebration of five years of Skyline, chefs Markie McCullough, Matt Weinstein, Ashley Cannon, Graham House, and Josh Keeler of the Indigo Road Hospitality Group come together for a collaborative evening rooted in the spirit of gathering. Known for their restaurants across the Southeast that balance thoughtful techniques with genuine hospitality, the Indigo Road family has built its reputation on seasonal ingredients, welcoming spaces, and serving with love. For this anniversary dinner, these five chefs will cook side by side, blending their individual styles into a celebratory menu. It’s an evening designed to honor the relationships, memories, and community that have defined Skyline over the past five years, a true toast to the table, under the stars.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.

The Board of Directors 'Meat n Greet' | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-07-15 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
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The Board of Directors Meat n Greet
We go all out on our Charcuterie Boards.
Cured Meats and Cheese from Georgia and Italy.
Italian Wines.
20 guests per event – Always at 5:00 P.M. – Always a good time

Under the Stars, On the Rocks | Guest Chef Julia Sullivan at Skyline Lodge
2026-08-11 18:00 | Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyline Lodge Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
Chef Julia Sullivan is the Chef and Co-Owner of Henrietta Red in Nashville, a celebrated oyster bar known for its seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine and thoughtful sourcing. After honing her craft in some of New York’s most respected kitchens, she returned home to open Henrietta Red in 2017, earning national acclaim from Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and the James Beard Foundation. In 2024, she expanded her vision with Judith, an American tavern recognized as one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants and a MICHELIN-recommended destination in Sewanee, Tennessee. Joining her is Bill Walton, founding board member of Oyster South and a leading voice in shellfish aquaculture, whose work connects sustainable oyster farming with chefs and coastal communities across the South. Together, they bring a dynamic conversation between kitchen and coast, rooted in sustainability, seasonality, and a deep appreciation for the waters that shape Southern cuisine.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.

Paella Palooza | A Wine Club Event at Duck Hawk Provisions
2026-08-19 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.

Paella Palooza
The Spanish Party you wont want to miss
20 guests per event – Always at 5:00 P.M. – Always a good time

Under the Stars, On the Rocks | Guest Chef Jason Stanhope at Skyline Lodge
2026-09-08 18:00 | Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyline Lodge Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
Chef Jason Stanhope is Chef and Partner at Sullivan’s Fish Camp on Sullivan’s Island in Charleston, South Carolina, where he highlights the Lowcountry’s farmers and fishermen through a refined yet deeply personal approach to coastal cuisine. Stanhope spent more than a decade at FIG, one of Charleston’s most influential restaurants, rising to Executive Chef and earning the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2015. Known for his ingredient-driven philosophy and respect for Southern foodways, Stanhope brings a balance of technical precision and heartfelt simplicity that promises a thoughtful, regionally inspired evening.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
