Highlands NC

Carpe Diem’s summer equine sessions taught Boys and Girls Club participants how to safely handle, groom, and partner with horses — discovering patience, focus, and the quiet power of connection through the art of lunging.

Dr. Mary E. Lapham transformed Highlands into a regional healing destination by pioneering modern tuberculosis treatment and founding the Bug Hill Sanatorium, leaving a lasting legacy in public health and community history.

Half‑Mile Farm’s Art of Chocolate weekend invites guests into an immersive celebration of craft and flavor led by chocolatier Jocelyn Debuke. It’s a signature Hosted Event that blends learning with indulgence.

A youthful overnight train misadventure becomes a humorous reminder of how far rail travel has come. Today’s luxury routes offer comfort, scenery, and adventure for travelers seeking something memorable on the rails.

Anne Koenig‑Shimsky joins the Counseling Center of Highlands with decades of experience, deep community roots, and a therapeutic approach grounded in humor, ritual, and lived wisdom.

Highlands Dental Care blends advanced dentistry with genuine community‑minded care, thanks to Dr. Dyer, Dr. Jones, and a team dedicated to keeping Highlands smiling.

Balance reflects whole‑body resilience, and protecting strength today helps preserve the active mountain lifestyle you want to enjoy for years to come.

August offers a powerful chance to reinforce healthy habits, build strength, and enter fall with renewed energy and stability.

On the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau, natural beauty and community strength go hand in hand — and nowhere is that more evident than in the shared effort to protect access to rural healthcare.