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Cultivating Elegance

Elevated Living – Highlands Home and Garden Tour promises style and serenity, Friday, August 22.

Written by: Luke Osteen

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On Friday, August 22, a beloved Highlands tradition returns, bringing with it a flourish of style, inspiration, and natural charm.

The Laurel Garden Club invites you to experience Elevated Living: Highlands Home and Garden Tour, a thoughtfully curated celebration of beauty – both cultivated and created.

Beginning at the iconic Church of the Incarnation, this tour opens the gates to a series of remarkable homes and gardens across the Plateau, each echoing the area’s enduring spirit and design sensibility.  From modern mountain makeovers to tucked-away garden retreats, guests will enjoy a walkable journey through inspired living spaces designed to elevate everyday life.

What’s in Bloom This Year? Alongside the scenic stops, visitors will encounter interactive demonstrations that span the practical to the poetic. Expect a sweep of 2025’s top home designer trends, a brilliant burst of floral artistry courtesy of Dorothy McDaniel, and clever culinary entertaining tips that reimagine cherished recipes with seasonal flair.

And of course, no Highlands gathering would be complete without the perfect keepsake. The first 100 ticket holders will receive a personalized shopping tote – ideal for stashing garden goods, local treasures, and your newfound inspiration.

Here are event details to keep in mind:

• Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
• Time: Scheduled entry times; please arrive promptly
• Location: Church of the Incarnation, 111 N 5th Street, Highlands
• Tickets: $150
• Attire: Comfortable shoes encouraged – this is a tour made for strolling

Proceeds benefit the mission of the Laurel Garden Club, whose dedication to conservation, civic beauty, and horticultural enrichment has helped shape Highlands into the flourishing community we know and love. The club is a 501(c)(4) organization, weaving together stewardship and style, one petal at a time.

So mark your calendars and prepare to be enchanted. Elevated Living isn’t just a tagline – it’s an invitation to walk among beauty, to gather with neighbors, and to celebrate the art of living well.

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