September 2025

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The Immigrant Feast

by: Marlene Osteen

Since immigration is on everyone’s minds these days, it’s worth remembering that Thanksgiving itself is, at its heart, an immigrant feast — and the wines we pour tell that story just as vividly as the food on the table.

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Comfort in 
a Bowl

by: Marlene Osteen

For Village Pantry co-owner Elizabeth Dotson, comfort tastes like tom kha. Her vegan take on Thailand’s iconic coconut soup has become the restaurant’s top seller—and a fragrant reminder that food can soothe, surprise, and satisfy.

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Defending Native Landscapes

by: Luke Osteen

On September 30, Raven Sterling brings her boots-on-the-ground wisdom to The Village Nature Series in Cashiers, revealing how invasive plants threaten our ecosystems — and how mindful management can help restore what’s been lost.

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Shuck Yeah, Highlands!

by: Marissa Nieddu, Highlands Biological Foundation

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation on Sunday, October 5 for a Cajun-inspired evening of oysters, music, and mountain charm—all in support of local environmental education.

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Brewing Bonds

by: Marjorie N. Deal

Highlands and Cashiers are brewing community through their connection to Café Campesino’s fair trade coffee, linking local passion with global purpose.

Autumn Bounty Begins

by: Susan Sapienza, Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce

Fall in Cashiers is calling—and the Cashiers Area Chamber invites you to answer with its new Autumn Bounty Bucket List, a seasonal challenge packed with mountain charm, local flavor, and a chance to win big.

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