by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
As autumn paints the Blue Ridge Mountains in fiery hues, The Farm at Old Edwards turns up the culinary heat on Sunday, October 26, with a soul-stirring feast from three celebrated Southern chefs—Chris Huerta, Sam Fore, and David Bancroft—blending tradition, innovation, and irresistible flavor in a night of food and music.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Summer may have been all about chilled reds, but as October creeps in with its crisp air and haunted vibes, it’s time to uncork whites that cast a cozier, more mischievous spell.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Chef Kelly Barbato’s Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken—brined in beer and citrus, perfumed with lavender and thyme—embodies the seasonal soul and mountain warmth of Hotel Cashiers, earning loyal fans and culinary acclaim across the Plateau.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Jacque Taylor and D’Arcy Adams brought their Irish heritage and hospitality experience to life with Celtic Table, a warm, welcoming restaurant in Cashiers known for inspired cuisine and heartfelt camaraderie.
by Erin Estes | Sep 30, 2025 | Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
The Fall Colors Fine Art Show returns October 18–19 at the Highlands Civic Center, hosted by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | History Articles
Known for her warmth and storytelling, Naomi Chastain looks back on the quiet courage that helped her find her voice—thanks to a teacher’s kindness and a journey that shaped the woman Highlands knows and loves today.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | History Articles
The Cherokee once called Macon and Jackson counties home, where towns like Cowee and Nikwasi thrived amid sacred landscapes, resilient traditions, and legends that still echo through the mountains of Western North Carolina.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | History Articles
While Bobby Jones remains a legendary figure in Highlands golf history, the roots of the sport on the Plateau stretch back decades earlier, with pioneers, pasture courses, and community clubs shaping a vibrant golfing tradition that continues to thrive in the mountain air.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | Lake Toxaway
Donna Clements rides into story and spirit at Whitewater Equestrian Center, where a piebald horse carries her through a realm of reverence and beauty.
by Erin Estes | Sep 29, 2025 | Lake Toxaway
Explore the breathtaking Whitewater Falls—highest east of the Rockies—and its dramatic recovery after the 2016 wildfire, plus discover how it connects to the scenic Foothills Trail through the heart of the Blue Ridge Escarpment.