One-of-a-Kind Finds

Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: April 2025 | Photograph By: Susan Renfro

No shopping trip would be complete without a stop at Reclamations at 99 Cherrywood Drive off Highway 64 between Highlands and Cashiers.

You will know you’re there when you see the giant silo by the roadside. That’s your first clue that you’re in for a real treat.

Southern Living named it one of the 16 must-do things in Highlands for good reason. This sprawling indoor/outdoor space is an antique store but so much more. They have a tremendous array of antique and vintage items that you can spend hours looking through, but they also have one-of-a-kind hard to find salvaged architectural items, a great selection of outdoor furniture and fire pits, yard art and so much more.

Reclamations is a destination within itself. You can happily spend hours searching through all the treasures – old windows and doors, jars and glassware, figurines, lamps, prints and paintings, mirrors, vintage signs, spinning wheels, tables, furniture, old whiskey barrels, and the list goes on. Whether you’re a collector, a history enthusiast, or someone seeking distinctive home décor, Reclamations provides an ever-changing selection of one-of-a-kind finds.

If you’re looking for that perfect piece that will stand out and add a touch of vintage charm to your home, you’ll find it here. You might not even know you were looking for it but we guarantee something will strike your fancy here as a must have.

Designers often stop here to find hidden treasures that can liven up and individualize their clients’ homes.

It’s all about reclaiming, repurposing, and revitalizing the old into something new. You may not know quite what you’re looking for, but if you find an item you like, the knowledgeable folks at Reclamations have more than enough ideas to help you imagine a new use for it.

Contractors and homeowners know that Sourced at Reclamations is the place to go to look for vintage wood, barnwood, old windows, bricks, cabinets, fixtures, and doors that can be incorporated into a new build or remodel project.

Reclaimed building materials have become an increasingly popular choice in construction and renovation projects due to their unique aesthetic appeal. Just a touch of vintage can add so much character to a home.

Reclamations is open seven days a week from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. They also have Facebook and Instagram pages that are a great place to keep an eye on new finds.