The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

Come enjoy great eats and tunes at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Steady Hand String Band is an old time Appalachian string band focused on rip roaring fiddle tunes, old country classics, and your favorite hits from the 1800s. Steady Hand began in Charleston, SC, where they honed their traditional sound.

Their passion for reviving traditional music is matched by a young, dynamic energy that breathes new life into classic tunes once played throughout the southern Appalachian region.

Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.

Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog! 

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.

A gentle, yet effective approach to yoga that focuses on increasing flexibility and balance for transformation at any age. Good for all levels, including beginners and anyone who hasn't practiced in a while. This class is a wonderful opportunity to honor your unique body.

Parkinson's Classes

Moderate intensity exercise designed to slow motor deterioration, improve cognitive function & improve balance and reaction time.

Level 1,2.

A gentle blend of Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, this class explores the energies of yang and yin to create more balance and harmony for the mind and body. 
 
Each student is encouraged to move slowly with awareness. The Vinyasa portion of the practice links slow to moderate movement to the breath and is designed to warm the body in preparation for the Yin portion which includes holding poses for 2-5 minutes. The Yin poses allow the connective tissues, muscles and more to stretch slowly to create more space internally.

Building on last year's success, our English Language Learners classes will resume on February 27th at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Classes will run Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm and will include dinner and childcare for students and their families.

There are three learning levels: Beginner, Level I, and Level II. The classes are facilitated by trained faculty with experience teaching English to non-native speakers.

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.

Learn to form realistic features and facial expressions that add depth and soul to your work. This ongoing class will teach you how to make a simple clay bust, model realistic faces, and demonstrate surface design and textures.

We will use a basic slab technique, cutting and assembling the pieces to form the bust, neck and head. Additional clay is attached to form the features, clothing and hair. Underglazes may then be applied to begin the process of painting the work with patterns and stencils, to give your piece a unique surface of coloration and design.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.

Join for a community fellowship meal in the Highlands Community Building.

This will be a monthly gathering on the first Tuesday of each month.

Building on last year's success, our English Language Learners classes will resume on February 27th at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Classes will run Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm and will include dinner and childcare for students and their families.

There are three learning levels: Beginner, Level I, and Level II. The classes are facilitated by trained faculty with experience teaching English to non-native speakers.

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Learn to form realistic features and facial expressions that add depth and soul to your work. This ongoing class will teach you how to make a simple clay bust, model realistic faces, and demonstrate surface design and textures.

We will use a basic slab technique, cutting and assembling the pieces to form the bust, neck and head. Additional clay is attached to form the features, clothing and hair. Underglazes may then be applied to begin the process of painting the work with patterns and stencils, to give your piece a unique surface of coloration and design.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

Hudson Library, in partnership with VAYA Health, is hosting an educational series on adult mental health, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM. This series is aimed particularly at older adults and will focus on mental health issues of particular interest to them.

The February 1 program is PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound.

Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

In this class students will use a variety of hand building techniques as well as the slab machine to create an animal or garden critter.

Ages 5 & up.

Spring is in the air! The Highlands Botanical Garden is waking up, and with it, an abundance of wildflowers is beginning to display.

Join the Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll through the Botanical Garden each Wednesday & Saturday this April between 4 and 5 PM to explore what spring ephemerals are blooming. Along the way, you’ll learn tips for identifying them and a little about their unique characteristics.

These programs are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. 

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.

Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.

This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into any mixed level class.

Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.

Learn to form realistic features and facial expressions that add depth and soul to your work. This ongoing class will teach you how to make a simple clay bust, model realistic faces, and demonstrate surface design and textures.

We will use a basic slab technique, cutting and assembling the pieces to form the bust, neck and head. Additional clay is attached to form the features, clothing and hair. Underglazes may then be applied to begin the process of painting the work with patterns and stencils, to give your piece a unique surface of coloration and design.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.

Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

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.

Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.

Stay at Half-Mile Farm for a grown-up Easter weekend featuring Executive Chef Craig Richards of Lyla Lila in Atlanta! Easter is the perfect time to leave routine behind and celebrate Spring in the splendor of Mother Nature surrounded by the pastoral grounds of Half-Mile Farm.

Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

Highlands Saturday Marketplace at the Kelsey Hutchison Founders Park begins on April 1 and is held each Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.

There’s something uniquely wonderful about starting your weekend strolling through this colorful marketplace as the dew still glistens on the grass.

The TUNE-UP is a great opportunity to revive stagnant energy levels and counteract sedentary habits of the Winter season, all while having FUN.

To play, stop by the front desk to grab your bingo card and register. Players have the entire month of April to participate and are able to jump in anytime during the month. Each time you achieve a bingo your name will be entered into a drawing to win our Ultimate Spring Tune-Up Bundle.

Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.

We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into a vinyasa flow class or any other mixed level class.

Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.

Spring is in the air! The Highlands Botanical Garden is waking up, and with it, an abundance of wildflowers is beginning to display.

Join the Highlands Nature Center for an easy stroll through the Botanical Garden each Wednesday & Saturday this April between 4 and 5 PM to explore what spring ephemerals are blooming. Along the way, you’ll learn tips for identifying them and a little about their unique characteristics.

These programs are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. 

Stay at Half-Mile Farm for a grown-up Easter weekend featuring Executive Chef Craig Richards of Lyla Lila in Atlanta! Easter is the perfect time to leave routine behind and celebrate Spring in the splendor of Mother Nature surrounded by the pastoral grounds of Half-Mile Farm.

Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.