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Baldaroo Festival
It takes a village to raise a child, and the children that live here on the Plateau could not ask for a better village! Since 2014, the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau has been enriching the lives of students at Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter School through after school tutoring programs, summer camps, and a future vision …
Community Hub
Public libraries, in order to survive, must identify and meet the needs of the communities they inhabit. Hudson Library is a vital part of Highlands and is always looking for ways to get more Highlanders inside its doors, especially through community partnerships. Walk into Hudson Library on any given day and evidence of its connection with the surrounding community abounds, …
Rubies, Gold & Emeralds
North Carolina has a rich history of mining for gold and other precious metals. Many of these mines are located here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Rubies, gold, emeralds, and turquoise are among the more than 30 different minerals prospectors and rock hounds searched for. The Village Nature Series will explore the prospecting landscape and history of mines …
To Market
Every Saturday through the month of October, you’ll find local farmers, growers, and artisans at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park for Highlands Marketplace. It’s the ideal place to shop for the freshest, most nutritious foods around. From 8:00 A.M. til noon, vendors will have their tents and stalls set up for your shopping pleasure. There are many reasons to shop at the …
Balance and Bliss
Half-Mile Farm is the setting for a glorious luxury wellness retreat September 23–25. Old Edwards Inn and Spa is bringing Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbal Formulator Anna Russ to these serene surroundings just minutes from downtown Highlands to lead this Balance and Bliss retreat. Learn how to feed and properly nourish yourself by turning your kitchen in to your very own …
Mountain Music
Labor Day used to mark the end of a busy season is Highlands but, oh, how the times have changed. Some things still close down, for instance the popular Saturdays on Pine concerts end on Labor Day weekend, but don’t despair, because there’s still live music to be heard downtown. The ever-popular Saturdays on Pine at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park …
Happy Trails
One of Highlands best trail systems runs through the Highlands Botanical Garden, which was established in 1962 as a refuge and demonstration garden for the diverse flora of the southern Appalachians and its unique communities. Today, the garden is a popular destination for visitors of all ages, with blooming water lilies, purple pitcher plants, and rare Oconee Bells scattered throughout …
Trunk Show
Narcissus in Cashiers will again host a Trunk Show featuring the beautiful jewelry designs by Shwikar El Tonobi. Her one-of-a-kind jewelry is made of semiprecious stones intertwined with gold. Her fashion and artistic perspective comes from Alexandria, a vibrant and ancient Mediterranean city. Traditions, particularly craft traditions, are important to Alexandrians. The city acknowledges centuries of Greek, Roman and Egyptian …
Village Square Art and Craft
Spectacular nature photography. Leather. Fused glass art. Pottery. Christmas decor. Rustic furniture. Dog treats. Fine art paintings and prints. All of this and much more will be featured at the Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday August 25 and 26. Sponsored by Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, the shows are free and located at K-H Founders Park …
Cashiers Designer Showhouse
The Cashiers Historical Society’s annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse is open through August 5. Designers from throughout the Southeast contribute their talents to transform the showhouse into a designer’s dream. This year’s Showhouse is Fox Tail, a stunning 41-acre estate nestled above Lake Glenville which provides a stunning palette for the designer’s talents. See how they transform the home with current …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The heat of summer is beginning to fade and it won’t be long until the crisp autumn air ushers in a blaze of color across our mountains. As the lush green hills give way to shades of red and gold, The Village Green will herald the changing season with the 10th annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival on Columbus Day weekend. …
Songwriters Round
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Blue Ridge School in Cashiers. It provides quality education to the students of Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire and the Early College gives graduating seniors a leg up on continuing their education. To help fund the edification of the children of the Plateau, The Blue Ridge School Education Foundation was founded in 2002. The …
