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Publishers Note
arch. Supposedly arrives like a lion. Well see, as this mild

winter hasbeen pretty tame. Will Old Man Winter give way to
Spring with a herald of songbirds, snowflakes or both? A local
adage says if you dont like the weather here, wait five minutes, so
well just have to watch. Whatever the weather, we at the Laurel love
watching every season unfold and count ourselves blessed to share
them with you! Happy Spring!
With love, Janet and Marjorie
Inside The Laurel March 2015

Events
Dining
History
14 Cover Story: Highlands Chili Cook-off

18 Three River Fly Fishing Tourney
19 Highlands Biological Station
20 Rotary Golf Tourney
22 Bowen Center for the Arts
24 Scenes From Our Towns
26 Area Calendar
42 Natural Easter Egg Dyes

44 Wine Talk
45 All Things Irish
46 Dining Guide
64 Highlands History
66 Cashiers History
68 The Kings Inn
Venture Out
Giving Back
70 C-H Humane Society
71 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
72 Carpe Diem Farms
73 Forever Farms
74 Highlands Literacy Council
74 Big Brothers/Big Sisters
75 A Successful Dinner
76 NAMI
78 Cashiers Village Green
79 PAC Youth Theater
48 Weather Predicting Friends

49 Cerulean Warbler
50 The Common Garter Snake
51 Waterfall Guide: Schoolhouse Falls
The Arts
34 Feature Artist Carol Misner
36 The Bascom News
38 HCCMF
39 Highlands PAC
40 77 Years of Entertainment
Homes & Lifestyles

54 Legendary Living
56 Ooh! That Smarts
57 Decaffeinating Life
58 Retirement: Wants and Options
59 Highlands United Methodist Church
60 Co-Existing with Wildlife
61 Do I Need a Coach?
26 Calendar | 28 Highlands Map | 30 Cashiers Map | 46 Dining Guide | 62 Service Directory | 94 Advertisers Index
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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Sue Blair, Dr. Anastasia Halldin, David Stroud,
Curt Christiansen, Tonya Hensley, Michelle S. Ruigrok, Bonnie Dayton, Donita Cline, Debbie Lassiter and Jeannie Chambers.
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Your Favorite Hike?

by Jenny King | photo of Whiteside Mountain by Charles Johnson
We invite you to vote in our next poll - Favorite spot for a moderate hike. Readers can vote on facebook.com/TheLaurelMagazine.
he Laurel, is offering
something a bit new for
2015 a readers poll. Each
month were going to offer up
suggestions of areas around the
plateau and ask which is your
favorite. Write in suggestions are
also welcomed.
For April, let us know which
might be your favorite spot
for a moderate hike. Now, we
know this is a totally subjective
call as moderate for one might
not necessarily be moderate to
someone else. But we have to
start somewhere, right?
Soherewegoyourchoicesare:
Whiteside Mountain; Bartram
Trail/Whiterock Mountain or The
Chattooga Loop Trail (Information

on these hikes was gathered
online and from personal
experience)
Whiteside Mountain is a
National Recreation Trail. This
loop climbs an old roadbed and
travels along the brink of some
of the Easts most spectacular
cliffs. Named for these cliffs,
the mountains side does look
white from a distance with sun
shining on the light gray granite.
From Highlands, follow US 64
East for 5.4 miles. Turn right onto
Whiteside Mountain Road. (SR
1600). There is a sign for Whiteside
Mountain Recreation Area. Follow
for one mile to the signed parking
area on the left.

Bartram Trail - Jones Gap to
Whiterock Mountain is a 4.6
mile out and back trail located
near Highlands and is rated as
moderate. The trail is primarily
used for hiking and is dog friendly.
Follow Highway 64 West 4.6
miles. Watch for the Cliffside
Lake entrance on the right. Just
past Cliffside Lake, turn left on
Turtle Pond Road. Follow Turtle
Pond Road for 1.1 miles to Dendy
Orchard Road. Turn right on
Dendy Orchard Road and follow
it for 1.4 miles. This will become a
steep dirt road. At the top of the
hill, turn left onto Jones Gap Road.
A Bartram Trail sign indicates this
road. Follow it two miles to a

parking area at the top of the gap.
The Chattooga Loop Trail is
almost a 2-mile loop trail that
begins to the left of the Iron
Bridge. From Highlands proceed
East on Main Street, becomes
Horse Cove Road, for 4.5 miles
to intersection with Bull Pen
and Whiteside Cove Roads. Turn
right onto Bull Pen Road (#1178)
and proceed for 3.1 miles to Iron
Bridge. The trailhead is on left just
before bridge.
Just visit our Facebook page
(The Laurel Magazine) and log
in your vote. Next month well
publish our results. Have fun and
enjoy your hike.
EVENTS
The New Hotness

COVER STORY
by Mary Jane McCall | Chili Cook-off Painting by Janet Cummings

The perfect tonic for the end of a long, long winter? A bowl of subtle heat washed down with a mouthful of cornbread and an ice cold beverage.
Dont miss the Highlands Chili Cook-off, 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. Saturday, March 14, at the Community Building.
ooking to heat things up a little on a cold March night?

Hurry on over to the Highlands Chamber of Commerces
Annual Chili Cook-off, slated for 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. on Saturday,
March 14, at the Community Building (next to the Town Ball Field).
Bearing secret home recipes and stock pots filled with chopped
onions, chili powder and a variety of other ingredients, veteran and
novice chefs are planning to spice up your evening.
In addition to the spicier side of the night there will cornbread
recipes to complement the chili, salsas to cleanse your palate, cold
beverages to cool you off, and the great sounds of the Southern
Highlands Band. Wear your dancing shoes because you are
guaranteed to get so caught up in the festivities that youll want to

dance the night away, not to mention burn all those calories off.
Its also not too late to dust off your secret recipe and join the fun
as a competitor. Who knows, you just might take home the crown
for Most Traditional Chili, Hottest Chili, Most Unique Chili, Best Salsa,
Best Cornbread, or Best All Round Table decoration.
Tickets are $25 each and are sold at the door on the evening of
the event. Children under 12 are admitted free. Anyone needing
more information or interested in being a competitor should call
Jennifer Cunningham at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at
(828) 526-2112.
Tackle This Tourney

EVENTS
by Jenny King
First-timers and veteran anglers are invited to dip into local waterways for the 5th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament,
April 30 through May 2. For more information, visit HighlandsThreeRiver.com or call (828) 526-0441.
hen you think of fly fishing, do you have visions of yourself in

a quiet mountain stream touched by tree-dappled sunlight
and gentle breezes? Do you picture yourself finding that
perfect fly, flicking your wrist and landing your line exactly where
you planned?
This really can be you. Even if you know nothing about fly fishing
other than A River Runs Through It, you can participate in the 5th
Annual Three River Fly Fishing Tournament, April 30 through May 2.
Five years ago David Wilkes, Steve Perry and Eric Nesmith -- all
veteran fly fishermen -- decided to organize a local tournament, with
proceeds benefitting the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. This
event has grown exponentially since its inception.
Committee member Hilary Wilkes says that last year they had 14
teams of both men and women.
Its meant to be a fun weekend, says Wilkes. We dont give cash
prizes but have lots of great awards donated by sponsors and vendors.
Theyre given for everything from the most fish caught to the best
fish tale.
And while the tournament is lighthearted, they are serious about
where the monies go. Last year they raised over $8,000, all benefitting
local high school students.
If this is your first fly fishing adventure, you wont find yourself in
over your head. On Thursday there will be a casting clinic held at Harris
Lake in downtown Highlands. During the clinic, which is free and open
to the public, novice fishers will be given casting instructions by experts
and more seasoned casters can hone their skills.
Should you be of need, equipment will be available to rent for
the tournament.
Wilkes says a priority is to encourage more women to participate.
There are lots of women who like to fish around here and Id love to
see them take part.
Each team may choose to fish either guided or unguided venues
but must stay within the tournament maps boundaries which include,
but are not limited to, the Chattooga, the Cullasaja, and Nantahala
rivers. Teams are encouraged to fish a native stream, a delayed harvest
stream, and a hatchery supported stream and guides are available to
hire for any team.
The boundary map for the Three River Fly Fishing Tournament
is on display at the Highland Hiker Cabin store on Main Street and
registration forms are available at all four Highland Hiker locations. If
you have questions or wish to become a sponsor, go by the Hiker and
ask for Hilary or email her at hilary@highlandhiker.com. Her phone
number is (828) 526-0441. You may also find information online at
HighlandsThreeRiver.com
EVENTS
Students at the Highlands Biological Station sort their mushroom

collection. While the students in this photograph are participating in a
university program, the workshop on mushroom identification is open
to adults of all ages and backgrounds.
Fungi Foray
Contributed by Michelle S. Ruigrok
An innovative workshop offered by the Highlands Biological Station

offers a close-up look at the Highlands Plateaus shyest and most
delicate forest denizens. To learn the startling secrets of mushrooms,
sign up for this class, set for June 15-19. For information,
call (828) 526-2602 or visit www.highlandsbiological.org/summer-2015
or decades, the Highlands Biological Station has specialized

in immersion-based education and programming, under the
philosophy that the best way to learn is to experience. In response
to growing enthusiasm towards -- and curiosity about -- mushrooms
by members of the community over the years, the Station is offering
a workshop this summer that is designed to introduce the beginning
mushroom enthusiast to the biology and ecology of fleshy fungi.
Guided by experts Jay Justice and Rich Baird, participants will be
introduced to the different forest types in the Highlands area, and how
their localized conditions influence the growth of particular species.
Heavy influence will be placed on learning how to identify fleshy
fungi using keys, which will involve some use of microscopes. Daily
activities will include lectures and field trips followed by laboratory
time. Dont be intimidated this workshop is designed for amateurminded biologists and naturalists, and no previous experience with
fleshy fungi is required.
Introduction to Southern Appalachian Fungi & Their Identification
will meet June 15-19 at the Highlands Biological Station. Class will
meet through the entire day and into the evenings, with breaks for
meals. Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation at the Bear
Pen Mountain level and above receive a $50 discount. For more
information about the course, cost, and instructors, call (828) 5262602 or visit www.highlandsbiological.org/summer-2015/ and scroll
down to the workshop section.
Rotary Golf Tournament 2015

EVENTS
Contributed by David Stroud
projects such as the

alling all area golfers!
Its time to dust
Student Foreign Exchange
Program, the Literacy
off those clubs and
Council, local Boy Scout
prepare to challenge your
Troop, the Peggy Crosby
friends in the Rotary Club of
Center, plus many other
Highlands 26th Annual Golf
Tournament. Youll be able
local charitable programs.
Enjoy
snacks
and
to show your skills as you
beverages along the course
play one of the premier golf
courses of the area.
plus a cart-provided lunch as
you support your community
Gather at the Highlands
while enjoying the beauty of
Country Club practice green
the mountains. After the
or the driving range at 10:00
tournament there will be
A.M. on Monday, May 4 to
hone your skills and work
a reception for Rotarians
and players to celebrate
out the kinks. The fourthe 70th anniversary of
man teams will kick off
Highlands Rotary.
the tournament at 11:00
Rotarians Tony Potts and Selwyn Chalker invite you to the Rotary Club of
Registration for each
A.M. Vie for prizes for the
Highlands 26th annual Golf Tournament held on Monday, May 4.
player is $150. Space is
closest to the pin and
limited to only 30 four-person teams, so be sure to sign up early. If
longest drive.
One-hundred percent of the funds raised by this tournament you are not able to play but would like to support the Rotary Club of
go to support the local community. Throughout the years, this Highlands with a hole or corporate sponsorship, please contact Joyce
tournament has raised more than $100,000 to support community Baillargeon at (828) 526-0501 or (828) 421-3551.
EVENTS
EVENTS
Bowen Center for the Arts

The Old West lives again at the Bowen Center for the Arts in Dawsonville, Georgia. A free art show, an unforgettable chili cook-off and a
cowboy/cowgirl costume contest will demonstrate how the west was fun!
For information and registration, call (706) 216-2787 or email Info@DawsonArts.Org.
lip on your cowboy boots and don your 10-gallon hat, the Bowen
Center for the Arts in Dawsonville, Georgia, is setting the stage
for a return to the Old West.
In March and April, the Wild, Wild West will cover the walls and
decorate the Bowen. Thirty-six artists and 85 artworks will be on
display from March 6 to April 18.
Bring friends and family to step back into old timey days. Enjoy art
and displays of Conestoga wagons, saddles, boots, hats, lassos and
local historical artifacts, or pose on a bucking bronc. Come to the free
Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday,
March 6, and enjoy fiddle playin and meet the artists.
Mark your calendar for 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March
14, for the Chuckwagon Chili Contest and Best Cowboy, Best Cowgirl
Contest. Cowboy judges will choose the best tasting chili and, for only
$10, you can enjoy the best little luncheon this side of the Platte River.
Prizes for the Best Chili will be awarded to First, Second and Third
Place Winners.
Come dressed in your best duds to enter the Free Best Cowboy,
Cowgirl Contest with prizes awarded to each boy and girl with the best
western gear. Whether member or not, youre invited to bring family
and friends and join the fun.
Deadline to enter the chili contest is March 7, and the fee is $5. The
entry form for the Chili Contest will be available online or by contacting
the Bowen at Info@DawsonArts.Org or calling (706) 216-2787.
EVENTS
Scenes From Our Towns

EVENTS
Laurent-Perrier
Champagne Dinner
O
Scott and Sharon Taylor, Sheryl and Paul Bacon, Amy and Richard Banks
Bill Gilmore and Chip Mann
James Barr
n a grand Winters Eve

Friday, January 23
Old Edwards Inn and
Spa hosted a Laurent-Perrier
Champagne Dinner. Held at the
Farm at Old Edwards, Executive
Chef
Johannes
Klapdhor
presented five courses of his
own creations designed to
both complement and enhance
Laurent-Perrier Champagnes. It
was a perfect way to wile away
a long winters night.
Madisons
Sommelier
Curt Christiansen chose five
outstanding bubbles from the
House of Laurent-Perrier.
Guests enjoyed live music
by James Barr while learning
about, and tasting, Champagne
and the difference between
brut, sec and demi-sec.
EVENTS
Mark Your Calendar

EVENTS
The Bascom Current Exhibitions: Final Cut: Paul

Farmer through March 7, Eckerd Education Gallery;
Ends of The Earth: Marytn Lucas through March
29, Bunzl Gallery, Reception and Artist Talk: March
21; 5 to 7 pm; Contemporary Craft Series: Phyllis
Koster through April 26, Greehey Atrium Gallery,
Sunday at The Bascom Presentation: March 22;
3 to 5 pm; Appropriation Art: Finding Meaning
in Found-Image Collage March 7 to May 31, Loft
Gallery, Reception and Panel Discussion: April 18;
5 to 7 pm. (828 ) 526-4949.
Bowen Center for the Arts will hold an Art
Show Reception & Awards Ceremony from 5:00
to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 6. Come enjoy fiddle
playin and meet the artists. For information and
registration, call (706) 216-2787 or email Info@
DawsonArts.Org.
Old Edwards Inn will offer St. Patricks Day, Old
Edwards Style, Friday, March 13, through Saturday,
March 14. Guests of Old Edwards will enjoy complimentary activities during the weekend like an
authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting. For reservations
and more information, Call (828) 787-2625 or visit
OldEdwardsInn.com.
Chuckwagon Chili Contest and Best Cowboy,
Best Cowgirl Contest, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, March 14 at Bowen Center for the Arts
in Dawsonville, Georgia. Cowboy judges will choose
the best tasting chili and, for only $10, you can
enjoy the best little luncheon this side of the Platte
River. Prizes for the Best Chili will be awarded to
First, Second and Third Place Winners. Deadline
to enter the chili contest is March 7, and the fee
is $5. The entry form for the Chili Contest will be
available online or by contacting the Bowen at
Info@DawsonArts.Org or calling (706) 216-2787.
LIVE in HD - The MET Opera presents Rossinis
La Donna Del Lago, Saturday, March 14, 12:55
P.M. An opera based on the poem The Lady of
the Lake by Walter Scoitt. A pre-opera discussion
lead by Beverly Pittman will begin at 12:30 pm.
Tickets: Adults $24, MET & PAC Members $20.40,
Highlands Performing Arts Center, (828) 526-9047.
Highlands Chamber of Commerces Annual
Chili Cookoff is slated for 6:30-9:30 P.M. on Saturday March 14, 2015 at the Community Building.
Tickets are $25 each and are sold at the door on
the evening of the event. Children under 12 are
admitted free. Anyone needing more information
or interested in being a competitor should call
Jennifer Cunningham at the Highlands Chamber
of Commerce at (828) 526-2112.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers will host a
Meet n Greet at Bucks Coffee Caf - Cashiers at
5:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 19, for folks interested in learning more about the program and how
they can help.
Carol Misner will be the featured artists at Smittens Third Thursday, March 19 event beginning a
5:30 P.M. Call Smitten at (828) 526-9300 or e-mail
Katherine Evans at: kat@smittenofhighlands.com.
Gallery hours are: Wednesday through Saturday,
11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Extended hours on Third
Thursday. Carol Misners website is www.carolmisnerstudio.com.
LIVE in HD - Bolshoi Ballet will present the
classic, Romeo and Juliet, Sunday, March 22,
12:55 P.M. Tickets: Adults $20, PAC Members $17,
Students $10, Highlands Performing Arts Center,
(828) 526-9047.
Betsy Paul Art Raffle to benefit the CashiersGlenville Fire Department, will feature the work
of Daryl B Shankland. The drawing will be held
on Tuesday, March 31. For more information call
(828) 743-0880.
Weekly Events
EVERY MONDAY
Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10:00
A.M., Beginners Noon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586.
Movies at Highlands Playhouse, showings 2:00
P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
EVERY TUESDAY
Dulcimer Acoustic Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn
and Gift Emporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797.
Highlands Rotary Club, Noon, Highlands Community Center.
Studio Alive - Live Model, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00
P.M., Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246, Dillard,
GA, (706) 746-5540.
Duplicate Bridge, 1:45 P.M., Albert CarltonCashiers Community Library. (828) 743-0215.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)
program, 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Hudson Library,
(828) 526-3031.
Movie Night, 6:00 P.M., classic and recentlyreleased movies and documentaries. Hudson
Library, (828) 526-3031.
Karaoke, The Lost Hiker (828) 526-8232.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers United Methodist Church, (828) 743-2243.
Community Studio Art Session Art Your
Way, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Hudson Library,
(828) 526-3031.
Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M. to Noon,
Albert Carlton Library (828) 743-0215.
Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.,

Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540.
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers
Methodist Church.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands
Civic Center.
Mah Jong Games open to the public, 1:00
P.M., Albert Carlton Cashiers-Community Library,
(828) 743-0215.
Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828)
526-8364.
EVERY THURSDAY
Oil Painting and Mixed Medium Class, 12:30
to 4:30 P.M, Calderone Gallery, 3608 Hwy.246,
Dillard, GA, (706) 746-5540.
P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
Free Movie, 3:00 P.M., Albert Carlton Community Library, (828) 743-0215.
NAMI Appalachian South support group meeting 6:45 to 8:15 P.M. at 14 West. Palmer Street,
Franklin, (828) 526-9510.
EVERY FRIDAY
Weekly Grief Support Group in The Highlands,
10:30 A.M. to Noon, Jane Woodruff Clinic Suite 201 (on the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
campus), Free Open to the Community, (828)
692-6178.
Duplicate Bridge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands
Civic Center.
P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird
Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828)
526-2338.
Live Music, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nichols Center
at Blue Ridge Music (706) 782-9852.
EVERY SATURDAY
P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
Live Music, 6:00 P.M. - close, Hummingbird
Lounge, Old Edwards Inn, (828) 787-2625.
Live Music, 7:00 P.M., On The Verandah, (828)
526-2338.
EVERY SUNDAY
P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 8:00 P.M., (828) 526-2695.
For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

EVENTS
ACCOMMODATIONS
4-1/2 Street Inn...........................
Colonial Pines Inn........................
Inn at Half Mile Farm...................
Whiteside Cove Cottages.............
Mountain Brook Suites................
ARTS
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing.........
Museum of American Cut Glass......
The Bascom................................
REAL ESTATE
Country Club Properties..............
John Cleaveland Realty.................
Landmark Realty Group...............
Meadows Mtn. Realty..................
White Oak Realty Group..............
Pat Allen Realty Group ................
RESTAURANT / BAR
Altitudes Restaurant.....................
The Lost Hiker Bar.....................
Meritage.....................................
Nectar Juice Bar...........................
Pescados
................................
Rosewood Market...........................
Wild Thyme Gourmet ...................
Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro.....
SHOPPING
Alyxandras....................................
Bags on Main..................................
Bear Mountain Outfitters.....................
Cabin Casuals.................................
Dry Sink..........................................
Dutchmans Designs......................
Hen House......................................
Highland Hiker...............................
Scudders.........................................
High Cotton....................................
Martha Annes................................
Spice & Tea Exchange........................
Highlands Fine Art........................
Mirror Lake Antiques....................
The Summer House.......................
Peak Experience............................
The Toy Store.................................
Whole Life Market.........................
SERVICES
Highlands Visitors Center....................
The Southern Way.........................
Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture.
Highlands Aerial Park...................
Creative Concepts Salon......................
Warth Construction.......................
AccommodAtions
High Hampton inn & country club
innisfree Bed & Breakfast By-the-Lake
Laurelwood inn
Arts
Blue Valley Gallery
cashiers Hillside Artists
chivaree southern Art and design
mountain mist Gallery
reAL estAte
Betsy Paul Properties
Landmark realty Group
silver creek real estate Group
restAurAnts
Boars Head deli
crossroads Grill/Village scoop
Hunts Brothers Pizza
sapphire Brewery & Pub
snack Bar 8
the Zookeeper Bistro
retAiL
Bee Bags and such
Bird Barn and Gift emporium
Blue ridge Bedding/
carolina rustic Furniture
Bounds cave
Brookings cashiers Village Anglers
Bumpkins
cashiers customs
catbird seat
cashiers emporium
cJ Brownhouse
consignment market
dovetail Antiques
Fiddlehead designs
GGs consignments *etc
Highland Hiker
interior enhancements
into the Woods Home interiors
Lenz Gifts & Linens
Lotsa consignment shop
mantiques
michael & nancy Weaver

midnight Farms
natures Vitamins
nearly new/ellens
nora & co
rusticks
sawyer Family Farmstead
smore Kids Klothes
summer Place Antiques
the Look Jewelry and Gifts
Victorias closet
cashiers Printing
Vc for men
cashiers Valley Preschool
Vivianne metzger Antiques
Fancy Paws dog Grooming
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Keystone Kitchen & Bath
Zoller Hardware
Peter J Pioli interiors
the designers market
shear sensations
serVices
cashiers chamber
signal ridge marina

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
cashiers BP
cashiers exxon
Park and Walk
Discover the Shops

at
45 Slabtown Road Cashiers, NC
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THE ARTS
Feature Artist Carol Misner
by Donna Rhodes
ight years ago in Birmingham, Alabama, an interior designer and friend of botanical
artist Carol Misner encouraged her to stop giving her work away. Painting what
you love is wonderful, he said. But you need to develop your own unique style
something to which you alone can lay claim and then sell it!
So I followed his advice, said Carol. I loved working in a monochromatic scale
(one color, in this case a neutral, dark to light). I also adored botanicals. I watered down
my acrylics turning them into a transparent glaze. I began working on a flat surface to
prevent the washes from running. I applied one layer, let it dry, another layer, let it dry,
and so forth until I had six, eight, ten or more layers.
Misner says, The result had a translucent vellum look that was uniquely mine. Even
though the layering technique was a bit arduous, Misner, a former math professor, was
accustomed to patiently working out problems. Through painting, her left and right
brains complemented each other, generating paintings that were as stunning as they
were calming. Bonus: the botanicals blended with almost any home decor.
Her friends interior design company was the perfect venue for her creations.
Popularity grew, word spread and soon she was getting recognition across Alabama
and in other states. While attending the Atlanta Market, she showed the Wendover
Art Group her portfolio. She was immediately added to their stable of artists and her
work was highlighted at the Highpoint Market a few months later. Misner has also been
a recurring featured artist in a number of auctions for major charities in Birmingham,
including First Light, Exceptional Foundation, and Art Blink, in which each of the 18 artists
invited to participate must complete a painting for auction in 90 minutes. Additionally,
Birmingham AIDS Outreach, which selects only one artist per year to feature at its
Arty Party fundraiser, chose Misner, an extremely high honor. Blackberry Farm has
commissioned over two-dozen of her pieces in which Highlands plants were dominant.
Every day her sphere of influence broadens.
So how did Misner wind up in Highlands? She and her partner fell in love with the
area. While Birmingham and Highlands share many botanicals, the higher elevations
and different soil content give them a slightly different look, and she enjoys capturing
their variances.
She says, My paintings depict the things that people really love about Highlands. My
renderings bring the outside in. On a typical painting day Misner might go for a walk,
secure cuttings from two or three plants, take them inside and begin sketching and
painting. Her back yard is a constant source of inspiration.
To see more of Misners work visit Smitten, Third Thursday, March 19, 5:30 P.M.until, where Misner will be Marchs featured artist. Call Smitten at (828) 526-9300 or
e-mail Katherine Evans at: kat@smittenofhighlands.com. Gallery hours are Wednesday
through Saturday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Extended hours on Third Thursday. Carol
Misners website is www.carolmisnerstudio.com.
Br
Bringing the Outside In
Resident Artist Allison Brown

THE ARTS
Contributed by Bonnie Potts

The Bascom welcomes Resident Artist Allison Anne Brown to an exciting year of ceramic learning and experimentation.
ach year, The Bascom offers a Resident Artist Program, designed

as an immersive educational and research-informed studio
experience.
Each resident is intensely engaged with the general public on a
daily basis in the role of Creativity Coach, during Open Studio for
individuals and groups, teaching classes, providing demonstrations
of art techniques, and exhibiting their art in The Bascoms galleries
and Shop.
The Bascom is pleased to welcome Allison Anne Brown of Greenville,
South Carolina, as the Resident Artist for 2015, generously funded by
The Coastal Community Foundation. Alice has embarked on a year-long
residency at The Bascom.
I have always had a variety of interest in art making and this
shows in my ceramic work, she says. I have two directions I go in
when making ceramic pieces: design-oriented, decorative pottery
and functional work; and conceptual figurative sculpture. I believe
this to be an asset, especially for a setting like The Bascom where
there will be many different artists and students with different
backgrounds and interests.

Sallie Taylor, Executive Director of The Bascom says, Establishing
Brown as a resident artist is a valuable way in which The Bascom can
provide life-enriching experiences for the community.
I got my start through the Resident Artist Program at The Bascom
and now it has developed into my career, says director of ceramics
Frank Vickery. I feel very lucky to be part of an organization that
values creating opportunities for artists. I look forward to working
with Allison and am excited to see her progress.
The Bascoms Dave Drake Studio Barn is a state-of-the-art facility
offering an open studio model with 75 active students. The Bascom
offers ongoing classes, an extensive workshop series, community
service opportunities through Empty Bowls, and free programs such
as the Three Potters Symposium. The Studio Barn is an ideal setting for
qualified artists to expand their content knowledge, make professional
relationships, and grow as a person and an artist.
Dont miss this opportunity to come by The Bascom, meet Allison,
and see her ceramic work.
To read more articles about the history of Highlands and Cashiers visit www.thelaurelmagazine.com/news
Ariel Quartet
Roman Kim
Vega Quartet
Andres Cardenes
An Exhilirating Lineup
by Luke Osteen
Artistic Director William Ransom shepherds an exhilarating lineup of musicians at the
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival prepares for its 34th season.
fter its triumphant 2014 season wrapped in last August, youd

expect the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festivals Artistic
Director, William Ransom, to take a little time off.
After all, Ransom is also the director of Piano Studies at Emory
University and director of the Emory Chamber Music Society in Atlanta.
Thats in addition to his performances as a recitalist and chamber
musician in concerts around the world.
But his service to the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is
more than a job, its a passion.
My sister Kate was a founding member of the Alexander String
Quartet, and they were the first quartet that our Founder Lucas Drew
invited to the Festival at the beginning over 30 years ago, Ransom
says. At that time, there was a small group of musicians who stayed
for pretty much the whole Festival, and the pianist Tony Siriani was
the main pianist. When Tony decided to take some time off from the
piano, Kate suggested to Lucas that he give me a try. The rest, as they
say, is history! I came as a guest artist for about 10 years, and then
when Lucas was ready to retire, he asked if I would be interested in
becoming Artistic Director. I jumped at the chance -- it has always been
my lifelong dream to play and present the worlds greatest music with
the best possible players for a large enthusiastic audience -- and in such
a magical place as Highlands-Cashiers, it is a dream fulfilled! It also fits in
perfectly with my work in the regular season, as Artistic Director of the
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, the largest and most active
Chamber Music organization in the Southeast.

That natural enthusiasm is reinforced by the exquisite talent that
Ransom is able to assemble season after season.
I have two requirements for the musicians I choose to come to the
Festival -- one, they must be among the very best players in the world
-- but in addition, I look for musicians who are also fun to be with and
communicate the great joy of music to audiences and each other, he
says. I want our Festival to be infused with joy.
This summer we welcome back the Eroica Trio and the Gary Motley
Trio, performing together for the first time; violinist William Preucil and
his talented daughter Alexandra; the Vega Quartet, whom we have
watched develop into such a wonderfully mature group; and David and
Julie Coucheron, brother and sister violin/piano duo who have wowed
us the last two seasons.
New to us this year are the Ariel Quartet who are one of the top
young Quartets in the world, -- originally from Israel; violinist Andres
Cardenes, the former Concertmaster of the Pittsburg Symphony; and
I am absolutely thrilled that we will present the US debut of Russian
violinist Roman Kim, perhaps the most outrageously talented violinist I
have ever heard -- he is being touted as the new Paganini! This is quite
a coup for the Festival.
For tickets about the 2015 Season and information about the
musicians and performances, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.org or call
(828) 526-9060.
MET Opera
THE ARTS
Contributed by Mary Adair Leslie

The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present a pair of exquisite performances this
month the Metropolitan Operas La Donna Del Lago on March 14 and the Bolshoi
Ballets Romeo and Juliet on March 22. For tickets or more information,
call (828) 526-9047 or visit highlandspac.org.
he Highlands Performing Arts Center will stage the METs performance of Rossinis
La Donna Del Lago at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 14. This stirring opera, set in
Scotland, tells the story of Elena, the Lady of the Lake. This most beautiful woman
makes her daily crossing while shepherds watch their flocks and men hunt in the woods.
She sings of her love for Malcolm Groeme, but comes across King James, who has
disguised himself as Uberto, hoping to meet her. Believing the king to be a hunter
who has lost his way, she offers him hospitality and they depart for her home, while
the kings men search for their disguised leader. Mystery, war, deception, and love fill
this opera based on the poem The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott. A pre-opera
discussion lead by Beverly Pittman will begin at 12:30 P.M. Cost for adults is $24; $20.40
for MET and PAC members
The Bolshoi Ballet brings Romeo and Juliet to the PAC at 12:55 P.M. Sunday, March
22. Who has not been touched by the classic Shakespearean story of the star-crossed
lovers who abandoned family, friends, and even life itself to be together? Dont miss
a chance to see one of the premier ballet companies in the world perform this classic
love story.
Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047. Adults
are $20 PAC members, $17; and students $10.
Highlands Performing Arts Center is located at 507 Chestnut Street.
Rossinis La Donna Del Lago
THE ARTS
77 Years of Entertainment
by Mary Jane McCall
Highlands Playhouses storied heritage is the product of a vision nurtured by generations of Highlanders.
With professional theater and first-run movies, its still a treasure for the entire community.
ne reason Highlanders and visitors alike appreciate life in

Highlands is the multi-faceted arts scene.
Highlands Playhouse stands out as the go-to place for theater
and movies. Amazingly, the Playhouse has been bringing live theater to
Highlands for 77 years.
Imagine that for a momentFDR was president of the United States
when a group of Highlands residents banded together to form the
Playhouse. Recent years have seen the Playhouse expand into a yearround movie theater bringing first run movies, and on occasion, a great
classic to town.
Through the years the vision of those founders has been embraced
by old and young, residents and visitors.
Thanks to the generosity of those that dig a little deeper and give
a little more, the Playhouse has grown into a venue that reaches far
beyond the boundaries of our town. Those loyal patrons who buy the
tickets and enjoy the shows are an important part of the success the
Playhouse has enjoyed, but individual and corporate sponsors that go
above and beyond make much of what happens here possible.
There are many ways to contribute to the Playhouse. Corporate

sponsors donations are used to underwrite general operation expenses
and are critical to keeping the Playhouse going. Corporate sponsors
receive logo placement in all printed material, on the Playhouse website
and in all advertising. Production sponsorships are also available
which allow businesses to receive great brand exposure by receiving
recognition on the title page of the program, in the newsletter and on
the Playhouse website.
Individual gifts are welcomed at any level from the smallest to the
largest. Each level offers recognition on the Playhouse website and
listing in all season programs. As levels of sponsorship increase the
perks also increase. An individual sponsorship is a great way to support
the Playhouse and enjoy the recognition and benefits that sponsorships
bring.
The next time youre enjoying a play or movie at the Playhouse,
think about all it takes to make it possible and give if you can. For more
information please contact Managing Director Tammy Hernandez at
(828) 526-2695 or highlandsplayhouse@yahoo.com.
Natural Easter Egg Dyes

These innovative natural Easter Egg dyeing techniques are Bunny-approved.
Contributed by Dr. Anastasia

Halldin, Nutrition Coach
healthymamainfo.com
aster is coming. If youre

contemplating
the
use
of food coloring to dye
Easter eggs, think again. Its
been linked to a multitude of

health problems, ranging from
hyperactivity to tumors. Here are
some natural dye recipes to try
this year:
For red or brown eggs:
5 cups of water
2 tbsp. of white vinegar
The papery peel of yellow
onion skins (about 8-10).
1/2 dozen eggs
Firstly, use an enamel or
Teflon-coated pot. Tin, iron or
aluminum pots can change the
color of the dye.
Place the water, vinegar, and
onion skins in a pot and bring
to boil. Lower heat, cover, and
simmer for 45 minutes. Add the
eggs into the pan with the onion
peels. To ensure even coloring,
make sure that no eggs are
overlapping and that the dye

covers the eggs well. Bring to a
boil over medium heat, cover, and
simmer for about 15 minutes for
dark red or for about 25 minutes
for deep brown. Put the eggs into
cool water. Once they are cool,
take a little olive oil and polish
them with a paper towel to make
them look perfect!
For blue eggs, try purple
cabbage leaves. Use the leaves of
1/2 a cabbage and 6 cups of water
for 1/2 dozen eggs. Add 2 tbsp. of
vinegar. Follow the onion peel
recipe from above.
Spinach makes amazing green
eggs. Use 2 cups of spinach leaves
per 1 quart of water. Add 2 tbsp of
vinegar. Follow the onion peel
recipe. To make pale green eggs,
pre-boil the eggs and leave them
in spinach juice for about an hour.

Try ground turmeric or curry
for golden yellow eggs. Add
enough spice to the water in
which you are boiling the eggs to
make it deep yellow. Usually, it
takes about 3 tbsp. Boil the eggs
like you normally would.
Coffee makes dark brown
eggs. Make a pot of coffee and
some hard-boiled eggs. Leave
the eggs in cooled coffee for
about an hour.
Buy some dark grape juice and
leave the hard-boiled eggs in it for
about an hour to make your eggs
lavender color.
Cut two beets into cubes, add
6 cups of water and boil some
eggs in it, like you normally would
to make hard-boiled eggs. The
eggs will be dark red.
DINING
DINING
Big Bottles,
Big Fun
Curt Christiansen, Wine Navigator

Madisons Restaurant, empiricon@hotmail.com
Who knew? In wine, size really does matter.
ext time you are entertaining or hosting a dinner and you are
ordering wine, consider a large format option.
Nothing sets a festive atmosphere like a server bringing a
giant bottle to the table. The server will bring the bottle to the table so
everyone can see. If there is room, the bottle will be decanted at the
table. The idea of everyone sharing the same bottle adds a sense of
togetherness and camaraderie. Big bottle fever will many times spread
throughout a dining room as others see the behemoth on the table.
Here are a few thing to consider when ordering large format bottles.
A magnum (two bottles) is a great option for tables of up to eight. Any
larger and you want to go for the Jeroboam, Double Magnum or threeliter (all different names for the same size bottle, equal to four regular
bottles). They do make many larger bottles, however, once you go
larger than a three-liter you are paying so much for the actual bottle
that for most people, an uber special occasion is required. I served a
six-liter bottle to a family reunion. Not only did they love the wine, they
all had pictures taken with the bottle.
A large format is a great way to start a special dinner. Afterwards
your friends might want different wines but they will never forget the
big one that they shared.
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DINING
All Things Irish

by Jenny King
Everyones Irish when the Old Edwards Inn celebrates St. Patricks Day, March 13-14. Hearty food, stout beverages and warm personal service
make a weekend to remember. For reservations and more information, Call (828) 787-2625 or visit OldEdwardsInn.com.
he Appalachian Mountains have long been inhabited by

settlers with Celtic bloodlines.
You can recognize it in the language, the music, the food
and even family names. Most people think of the Irish as having
emigrated here mainly in the nineteenth century, beginning with
the potato famine.
In fact many came much earlier. Irishmen were living in
Appalachia before the days of the American Revolution. To
celebrate this Gaelic heritage, Old Edwards Inn will once again offer
St. Patricks Day, Old Edwards Style -- Friday, March 13, through
Saturday, March 14, when youll be surrounded by the green and
all things Irish.
In the Hummingbird Lounge theyll be offering Irish cocktails
and beer. Surprise your palette by trying something other than the
customary Guiness! Let the expert bartenders whip up one of their
creations, then enjoy any number of traditional dishes created by
the chefs at Madisons. The talented culinary team handcrafts each

dish with farm-to-table sustainable ingredients to bring out the
most exquisite flavors nature has to offer. Guests of Old Edwards
will enjoy complimentary activities during the weekend like an
authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting.
The Old Edwards Inn, an historic 4-star inn located in downtown
Highlands, was recently lauded as the best hotel in North Carolina,
according to Business Insider. The inn has won several other
accolades, including being named Trip Advisors 2015 Travelers
Choice Winner; No. 1 Top Hotel in the South and No. 4 Top Hotel in
the United States in Cond Nast Travelers annual readers poll.
It has been said of Ireland, Its the one place on earth that
Heaven has kissed with melody, mirth and meadow and mist.
Surely, the same could certainly be said of Highlands.
For reservations and more information, Call (828) 787-2625 or
visit OldEdwardsInn.com.
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Checks Accepted
Credit Cards
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Reservations Recommended
Vegetarian Selections
Childrens Menu
Full Bar
Wine
Dinner
Lunch
Sunday Brunch
Your Guide to the Restaurants

of Highlands & Cashiers
Breakfast
Mountain Dining
HIGHLANDS AREA RESTAURANTS
Asia House
151 Helens Barn Avenue 828-787-1680 $-$$ $-$$ C
The Bistro at Wolfgangs
460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$
NC
11
5
The Dog House

C
294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364
43
Dustys
493 Dillard Road 828-526-2762
Madisons Restaurant & Wine Garden

445 Main St. 828-787-2525
$ $$ $$
NC 4
On the Verandah
Hwy. 64 (Franklin Road) 828-526-2338 $-$$ $-$$
NC
The Ugly Dog Pub

C
294 South 4th St. 828-526-8364
Wolfgangs Restaurant
460 Main Street 828-526-3807 $-$$
Minimal, most entrees under $10

Moderate, most entrees $10-$15
Pricing Guide
Highlands Area Restaurants

Altitudes at
Skyline Lodge - 828-526-2121
Annies Cafe - 828-526-1663
Asia House - 828-787-1680
Bellas Junction Cafe - 828-526-0803
Bistro on Main/
Main Street Inn - 828-526-2590
The Bistro
at Wolfgangs - 828-526-3807
The Brick Oven - 828-526-4121
Brysons Deli - 828-526-3775
Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-526-0020
Cafe 460 - 828-526-8926
Creekside Casual Dining - 828-526-9822
Cyprus
International Cuisine - 828-526-4429
The Dog House - 828- 526-8364
Dustys - 828-526-2762
El Azteca - 828-526-2244
Fressers Courtyard Cafe - 828-526-4188
Golden China - 828-526-5525
$$ Deluxe, most entrees $15-$20

$$$ Grand, most entrees over $20
Highlands
Smokehouse - 828-526-5000
Kelsey Place
Restaurant - 828-526-9380
The Kitchen
CarryAway
& Catering - 828-526-2110
Lakeside Restaurant - 828-526-9419
Madisons Restaurant
& Wine Garden - 828-787-2525
Meritage Bistro - 828-526-1019
Mountain Fresh - 828-526-2400
On the Verandah - 828-526-2338
Pescados - 828-526-9313
Pizza Place - 828-526-5660
Paolettis - 828- 526-4906
Rosewood Market - 828-526-0383
Sports Page - 828-526-3555
Subway - 828-526-1706
SweeTreats Deli - 828- 526-9632
Tokyo - Authentic
Asian Cuisine - 828-526-8800
NC
Checks
Local Only
*
Takeout Only
C Casual
The Ugly Dog Pub - 828- 526-8364

Wild Thyme
Gourmet - 828-526-4035
Wine Garden at
Old Edwards Inn - 828-787-2525
Wolfgangs Restaurant - 828-526-3807
Cashiers Area Restaurants
Brown Trout
Mountain Grille - 828-877-3474
Bucks Coffee Cafe - 828-743-9997
Cafe 107 - 828-293-1221
Canyon Kitchen - 828-743-7967
Carolina
Smokehouse - 828-743-3200
Chesters Chicken
at Cashiers Exxon - 828-743-5041
Chile Loco - 828-743-1160
Cornucopia
Four Season Grille - 828-743-4284
Happs Place - 828-743-2266
43
43
43
L
Dress Code
NC
Nice Casual
J Jacket
High Hampton Inn - 828-743-2411

Hunt Bros. Pizza
at Cashiers BP - 828-743-2337
JJs Eatery
and Canteen - 828-743-7778
Micas Restaurant - 828-743-5740
On the Side at
Cashiers Farmers
Market - 828-743-4334
The Orchard - 828-743-7614
Randevu
Rosies Caf - 828-743-0160
Slab Town
Pizza (STP) - 828-743-0020
Subway - 828-743-1300
The Gamekeepers
Tavern - 828-743-4263
Wendys - 828-743-7777
Yoshi Japanese
Steakhouse - 828-743-8747
Zookeeper - 828-743-7711
VENTURE OUT
Weather Predicting Friends

The ubiquitous rhododendron carpets the mountains in emerald-leaved splendor.
There are at least two plants
that never abandon us here in
ave you ever considered dressing for the day based on
the winter sometimes their
looking out your window and asking the rhododendron
greenery is the only color we
first? You can pretty much tell how hot it is, or how cold it
see for weeks and weeks;
is just by looking at the leaves of a rhododendron. If its March,
Rhododendron and Mountain
and the leaves are curled up tighter than a cigar you better dress
Laurel. This month is all about
in layers (or better yet, stay inside and YOU can curl up by the fire
the rhododendron and how
with a good book). If its August, and you see the same thing its
it earns its keep as a weather
national barefoot day.
predicting friend.
Theres a scientific reason the leaves curl. When the
If a plant could become a
rhododendron is faced with environmental stress, it takes
friend,
then the tenacious
measures to ensure its safety. Sort of like our fight or flight natural
rhododendron
may
just
response, the rhododendron curls up to avoid excess moisture
become your best friend.
being
released
from
its
leaves.
Because
the
weather
is
at
or
below
Contributed by
Why?
Because a friend
freezing, water has a much harder time traveling from the earth to
Jeannie Chambers
shares
several
characteristics
the plants; the plant senses this and curls the leaves to conserve its
with rhododendrons -- 1)
resources. This is almost like being in hibernation, but it can change
Dependability because, in this
ccording to the old
from day to day.
area anyway, we can count on
Farmers Almanac, in
them to be most anywhere in
2015 the vernal equinox
(which is also called the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere) the mountains; 2) Giving -- because they give the most beautiful floral
display in early summer, but until then, they give us hope and promise;
falls on March 20 at 6:45 P.M.
As much as we would like to believe it, we know that Spring will arrive and 3) flexibility -- because the rhododendron can handle just about
when it gets good and ready -- and usually not until May. As a matter of anything Mother Nature throws at her.
So, the next time you look at a rhododendron, really look at it and see
fact, locals know not to plant anything until after Mothers Day. So what
what its trying to tell you. Dont worry if its too cold or too warm -- just
can we do while we waitand waitand wait?
Consider the plants that are already growing and embrace them. know that the rhododendron will be there for you, just like a true friend.
VENTURE OUT
Cerulean
Warbler
he Cerulean Warbler nests in mature deciduous forests in the

northeastern quadrant of the country, but mainly to the north and
west of North Carolina. It does migrate through the remainder of
the state, but it is a rare bird. Breeding habitat in the mountains is quite
specific mature deciduous forest on steep slopes, usually with grape
vines, and often with much tuliptree, and a lush herb layer.
Photo by W. M. Commons | Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
The Common Garter Snake

VENTURE OUT
hamnophis sirtalis. Garter snakes come in a wide variety

of colors and patterns. They may be blue, brown, green
or red, with black or dark brown spots and/or stripes.
These snakes are abundant in the mountains, even at the
highest mountaintop. They may be found in moist vegetation
during the day, or under stones and other surface cover.
The Garter snake feeds on frogs, worms, salamanders,

small fish, and toads. Ill tempered only if captured, it
will bite and release a foul musk, but quickly becomes
tame. These snakes have exacting temperature and
humidity requirements which must be met if they are to
thrive in captivity.
Courtesy of Highlands Biological Station
VENTURE OUT
Schoolhouse Falls
A moderate 1.2 mile hike along old graded logging roads leads to Schoolhouse Falls, a
peaceful 25-foot waterfall on the east side of Panthertown Valley. This remarkable valley is
home to at least 13 other waterfalls, as well as the headwaters of the Tuckaseegee river and
spectacular mountain views from granite domes on both sides of the Valley.
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HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Legendary Living
by Wiley Sloan
With its breathtaking location and uncompromising commitment to luxury, this months Home of Distinction is a rare gem.
his months Home of Distinction is the perfectly-distilled tonic for

the cares of the world.
A large dose of its charm is derived from its very location -Resting atop a knoll in the gated King Mountain Club on the Atlanta
side of Highlands, this house is surrounded by tall hardwoods,
rhododendron, and laurels. The winter views include Rabun Bald to
the south, while looking west you see Tennessee.
This is a true mountain hideaway in the best sense of the term. Even
though you know you have neighbors, you wont see them. That goes
for your human neighbors you may still encounter the occasional
raccoons or ambling bear.
Of course, if you crave human contact, theres plenty to be had
on this mountaintop. Following a morning of hiking, you can join
your neighbors at the community pool or show your prowess on
the tennis courts. Youve heard stories of how the socials at the
Clubhouse are the perfect place to get to know your neighbors and
share tales of adventures.
And even though youre living atop a mountain in a remote corner of
Western North Carolina, youre just a few minutes drive from downtown
Highlands, a holiday destination for the elite of the Southeast and the
home to incomparable dining and shopping experiences.
But a healthy measure of this homes allure comes from the place
itself. The capacious Great Room with its vaulted ceiling and gas
fireplace bewitches you with possibilities. The well-appointed Kitchen
is breezy in layout and generous with cabinet and counter space.
This homes split floor plan is perfect -- offering privacy to you and
your guests while not being too much to handle. Friends and family
will be beguiled by the spacious rooms and the multitude of closets. A
large Master Bedroom with dual closets and Master Bath with jetted
tub offers the perfect escape. Your guests will enjoy their own private
digs on the other side of the Great Room. Everyone has majestic views
of natures bounty.
Sandy Vos at John Cleveland Realty has the contract ready
to execute. You want to get this done before someone else
discovers this treasure. You can reach Sandy at (828) 526-4983
or www.jcrealty.info.
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Ooh! That Smarts!
Contributed by Jim Johnson,

DC, DACBN & Resa Johnson, DC,
DACBN, Cashiers Chiropractic
and Acupuncture
(828) 743-9070
e see patients every

day with neck pain,
headaches, arm pain,
and a number of other problems

that originate in the neck. There
are many things that might be
causing the problem:sleeping
on the wrong pillow, lying in
a recliner, working long hours
on the computer, automobile
accidents. The list could go on
and on but up until recently we
rarely looked to the smartphone
as a contributor to this list of
neck issues.
Chances are that as you sit or
stand and read, text, email, or
play games you are in a position
with your head down, shoulders
curved forward, arms raisedand/
or possibly slumped back in
a chair.These positions are
contributing to the cause of neck
pain whether you know it or not.
Kenneth
Hansraj,
MD,
a back surgeon in a recent

article inSurgical Technology
Internationalexplainedhow
Text Neck is a cause of neck
pain.The average human head
weighs 10-12 pounds and when
you look down to Google, text,
etc, it increases the gravitational
pull on the head which stresses
your neck. How much? At 15
degrees, 27 lbs of pressure on
your neck; at 30 degrees 40
lbs, and at 60 degrees 60 lbs of
pressure.WOW!We need to
start paying attention.
This posture may lead to early
wear and tear, muscle strain,
disc herniations, and pinched
nerves. It can contribute to
the reversing of the cervical
curve, as well as further
degeneration. According to
Kaiser Family Foundation, eight

to 18 year olds spend seven to
seven-and-a-half-hours a day on
entertainment media.
In addition to the above issues,
you can also create metabolic
problems from slouching and
forward head position by
reducing lung capacity by as
much as 30 percent, leading to
oxygen depletion.
Remember to sit up straight,
roll your shoulders back, and use
a docking station so your head
isnt tilted as far forward.Most
importantly, yoga and monthly
chiropractic treatments will go a
long way to improve mechanics
of your neck.Oh, and if you have
an Android, they have a app that
will tell you when you are in the
wrong position!
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Decaffeinating Life
by Donna Rhodes
A 50-year-old message from Selma embeds itself in a troubled heart.
didnt really want a cup of coffee. I dont drink it anymore. Yet, at

7:00 this morning I was at Mickey Ds window ordering a senior decaf.
An hour later I discovered I was in a Divine Choreography. Coffee
got me in the car. The car radio was turned on and tuned into NPR.
NPR was broadcasting On Being. On Being, featured Rep. John
Lewis. John Lewis was one of the principal passive activists in the
Selma March.
The Selma March. Well, what has that got to do with this white,
middle class, Baby Boomer, 50 years after Bloody Sunday?
Everything, I discovered. Absolutely everything.
Last year, I had a cancer scare. Lately I have been obsessing over
a doctor who should have ordered more tests when he saw evidence
of a tumor and called it a varicose vein more than a year before the
tumor was finally diagnosed. I hadnt forgiven him. The anger was
snowballing on its way to an emotional avalanche.
Whats the last thing a recovering cancer patient needs?
Stress. I had to let go. I tried prayer. To pray for forgiveness is more
than reciting words; the plea has to be genuine. I hate to admit it, but
in the middle of my prayers, visions of a screaming, suffocating doctor
enveloped in a man-eating varicose vein kept creeping in.
Then John Lewis spoke.
At the very core of the Selma March was Love and Forgiveness. To
love and forgive people who meant to not only make your life a living
hell, but to kill you was Gandhi-esque. In fact, the marchers had weekly
meetings in Nashville long before the sit-ins and protests were staged
to study great spiritual leaders and philosophers methods of peaceful
change. At the core of all of it was love and forgiveness. Only the
protestors who mastered forgiveness went on the marches.
As Representative Lewis said, Better to be a pilot light than a
firecracker. A pilot light endures. A firecracker explodes and is gone.
He also said, When you pray, move your feet. I am adding that
to my prayer ritual. Move my feet. Move my heart. Maybe move
mountains.
Lewis added, Make good trouble do all you can while you occupy
this space.
I know the Universe gave me this lesson at a time I needed it most.
I sobbed for an hour as I listened to the broadcast. I trust my tears.
And for those who might be raising one eyebrow and then the
other I will share this final image. As I pulled out of the parking lot
where I stopped to observe the sunrise and listen to Lewis, I looked
up in the sky. There was an exquisite rainbow spreading across my
pathway home.
Retirement: Wants and Options

HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Contributed by
William Zoellner
Advisor at Wells Fargo
Advisors in Highlands at
(828) 787-2323.
ill I have enough

money in retirement?
Its a question more
and more Americans are asking.
Baby boomers in particular
wonder if theyll be able to live
comfortably and securely when
they leave the workaday world.

The good news is that you may
be able to retire with confidence
and enough assets if you
get organized.
That means
thinking about what you want
retirement to be, reviewing
your current investments and
benefits, and taking maximum
advantage of some investment
vehicles designed to provide
retirement income.
Setting retirement goals is
not just about dollars and sense.
Its also about drawing on your
values and hopes to create a
satisfying life. For some, that
may mean continuing to work
past age 65, or even starting a
new career. Others, of course,
may be ready to stop laboring
and start relaxing, volunteering,
traveling, or pursuing a pastime.
Because each individuals
idea of the perfect retirement
is different, everybody will
have different financial needs.
Try to determine what yours
will be based on your vision of

being retired.
Dont accept
the conventional wisdom that
says all of us will require 60 to
80% of our income when we
stop working. Instead, try to
estimate a budget for your
specific vision of retirement.
Start by noting what you
spend on the basics food,
shelter, clothing, health care,
and transportation.
Include
expenses for raising children
and the mortgage, if it still needs
to be paid off. Also, if you keep
working, account for any income
you anticipate. Add costs for
travel, hobbies, entertaining,
donations, and a second home,
if thats something youve
worked toward attaining.
As you look ahead, be sure
to consider that, realistically,
you may be retired for a long
time, and your finances need to
reflect that fact. Once you have
a sense of your financial needs,
look at the benefits youre
confident youll receive. Make

sure you know what youll get
from your employer.
Also, review your savings
and investments. Then check
on your Social Security benefits.
Once a year, Social Security
sends a statement of these. If
you dont have one, then use
the benefit calculators at the
Social Security Web site
www.ssa.gov.
When you know your goals
and estimated expenses and
income, you can create a
written retirement plan that
covers investments held in
retirement and nonretirement
accounts. As you do, its a good
idea to look at several sources
of income that you can use to
save and invest.
Ultimately, proper planning
may help you get the retirement
you desire, if you know what
you want and what your options
are and pursue both with
resolve and clarity.
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

by Wiley Sloan
A sanctuary and a helping hand, Highlands United Methodist Church has always been a cherished part of the Highlands community.
eligion is the underpinning of the Town of Highlands.

From the earliest days of Highlands, religion has played a major
role in the character of the town.
According to historical accounts, the Methodists were the first folks
to build a house of worship here. As you enter Highlands from the west
you will see the First Baptist Church on the hillside at Second Street
near Oak. The Northern Methodists had chosen this site for a sanctuary
which they shared with the Southern Methodists, the Baptists and the
Episcopalians in those early years. In 1888 the Southern Methodists
built their own worship facility on Spruce Street between Cashiers
Highway and Fifth Street. Other churches soon followed.
Once the Methodists reconciled their differences in 1904 (had split
over the issue of slavery), the Northern Methodists sold their building
to the Baptists and the consolidated congregation set out to build a
new facility on the south side of Main Street next to the Masonic Hall
near the center of town. The new sanctuary was dedicated on August
20, 1909. Over the years this building has been enlarged and upgraded
numerous times.
In addition to providing spiritual support for their membership
through Bible study and worship, church members have reached out
into the community to share Gods love with their friends and neighbors.
During the late 30s and early 40s a number of African Americans who
were in Highlands serving families who seasoned here, worshiped
on Sunday afternoons at the Methodist Church. A highlight of each
summer season was the annual musicale that these folks produced.
The proceeds from these musicales helped the Church expand while
also providing funds for the fledgling Highlands hospital.
Acting as the hands and feet of Christ underpins the many
programs at Highlands United Methodist Church. Walking along
Main Street on Sunday about 9:00 A.M. you are likely to hear spirited
singing accompanied by a Blue Grass band. Around 11:00 A.M. the
Church hosts its more traditional worship -- something that John
Wesley would find comfortable. Throughout the week, The Gordon
Center for Children provides day care for youngsters up to age 5
while the After School Program enriches children and youth through
a variety of programs conducted in conjunction with The Bascom and
the Performing Arts Center.
Folks in need stop by The Food Pantry on Mondays to pick up
groceries, while Wednesday Night Fellowship includes dinner and
Bible Study. In conjunction with other benevolent groups, the church
provides the Community Table on Tuesday nights -- a chance for a hot
meal and fellowship for one and all.
Like many of the other local churches, HUMCs Vacation Bible School
is a time for youngsters to build a spiritual foundation. The Methodist
Choir and its Mountain Top Ringers (Handbells) enjoys joining folks
from other churches in performances throughout the year. When a
house needs minor repairs, the Nail Benders strap on the tool belt and
get to work.
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Co-Existing with Wildlife

by Donna Rhodes
Wounded animals, both domesticated and wild, deserve well-measured responses.
wounded buck limped into my yard last week. I recognized his

distinctive rack. He was part of a small herd that frequents the
wooded ridge on which I live.
Deer have been scarce since last years logging of adjacent property.
It was unusual to see him at all, let alone solo in broad daylight.
His rear left leg was bleeding. He tri-podded along foraging lowgrowing shrubs.
There is a hunters creed: if you wound an animal, track it -- dont
leave it to suffer. Ill give this hunter the benefit of the doubt and assume
the deer out-maneuvered him/her. Im kind of glad. I have grown fond
of that buck and his herd. Maybe I feel kinship because it is my yard he
frequents. And maybe that is why I felt so compelled to help him.
I found no phone book category for wildlife rescue. I dialed the
wildlife office listed in the government pages. The responder said as
long as the animal is moving and eating, theres not much to do but let
Nature take its course.
But the receptionist did put me in contact with Mark Ray, a North
Carolina Wildlife Enforcement Officer who operates out of the Franklin/
Highlands area. This article serves as an introduction to Officer Ray and
his North Carolina wildlife co-worker, Justin McVey. Over the course of
the next few months, Officer Ray and District Wildlife Biologist McVey
will share significant ways in which we can improve our co-existence
with wildlife in the region.
So what do you do if you see a wounded animal in the wild? Here
are some guidelines:
For lost and wounded domesticated animals such as livestock,
dogs, cats, and chickens, call Macon County Animal Control
at (828) 349-2126.
If you find a domesticated animal in a trap, simply release it with
caution, says Officer Ray. The traps are designed for easy-release.
Do not destroy the trap. Licensed trappers are legit on public land
or private property by permission and it is illegal to disturb a trap in
North Carolina.
If you find a severely wounded wild animal such as a deer, elk, bear,
coyote, or coon, call Officer Ray at (828) 200-2836 and he will either
come and dispatch it or advise you as what to do.
Animals were here long before we built our houses in their
backyards, made a habit of disposing our delicious-smelling refuse in
convenient, easy-to-open giant green picnic-boxes, and tantalized
them with black oil sunflower-seed bait, he says. Animals are just
doing what they do. They are two- and four-legged eating machines. If
we feed them, they will come. We have to stop inviting them to dinner
if we are going to co-exist without incident.
Fawn and bear cub season is just around the corner. April and Mays
entries will discuss what to do should you happen upon one. In the
meantime enter Officer Rays and Biologist McVeys numbers (McVey,
(828) 273-7980) in your phone along with animal control contact info.
And follow the story of my wounded buck. Biologist McVey said he
saw a wounded elk, which lost its leg below the knee. It was tagged so
he kept track of it for months. It has since recovered and is doing just
fine. Im hoping my buck will, too.
Officer Ray or District Wildlife Biologist McVey would be delighted
to talk to your club or organization. Just give either a call. Mention you
read about them in the Laurel.
HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Do I Need a Coach?
Contributed by Dr. Sue Aery,

Aery Chiropractic
& Acupuncture
(828) 526-1022
ave you noticed that

there are more and more
ads and articles about
Health Coaching and Nutritional
Counseling? Culturally, we are
seeing a trend toward achieving
better health and vitality through
natural means nutrition,

detoxification,
supplements,
gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and
many, many other plans to get
healthy. A strong foundation
is required for these protocols
to work. The gimmicks are
just that gimmicky, short
term, temporary and often
detrimental to your health. The
Health Coaching strategy is
good in many ways. When you
take on a new regimen, its very
important to know the why, the
how and the science behind it.
A Health Coach should have
credentials backing the title with
a degree to substantiate the
education. To guide you properly
and safely, the education piece
is vital to knowing the lifestyle
changes needed in order to be
successful. The Health Coach
should be able to explain the

physiology behind the plan, be
keenly aware of any medications
and past health history of each
individual and be willing to stay
the course with the patient until
certain goals are achieved. Once
the initial course of action has
been implemented, the ongoing
process is one of diligence and
accountability. Communication
between
the
Coach
and
the patient is of the utmost
importance it goes both ways
the patient must come clean
with old and recurring habits and
the Coach needs to know the ins
and outs of the patients history
and habits.
A good initial path is to
research the Coach, then conduct
an interview like you would
anyone else entrusted with the
knowledge of your emotions,

habits and bodily functions. Set
goals, both short and long term
so that the process is realistic
and lasting. Make sure that you
are committed to yourself and
your Coach up to and beyond
your goals. Choose someone
who will really take the time to
educate you for the long run and
care about the outcome as much
as you do. If you are serious
about taking care of your health,
choose someone who will be on
your team for the same reasons.
Ask a lot of questions and make
sure that family members will
be as supportive as your Coach.
Remember, you have only
one life and one body on this
earth, so choose a Coach who
can help you learn to optimize
your health!
SERVICES
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
CABINET DESIGN
CABINET DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION
Photo by Charles Johnson
History in the Macon

HISTORY
by Donna Rhodes
Nathaniel Macon was such a beloved congressman from Western North Carolina that Georgians swiped his name for one of their cities.
hat do we
was quite a sensation
Maconites
among the English. He
have
in
eventually returned to his
common with Bibb
tribe, where he became
County,
Georgia?
one of the Cherokees
Answer:
Nathaniel
greatest chiefs.
Macon,
a
North
The British went on
Carolina Congressman
to develop an extensive
who served 1791 to
trading network with
1828.
The city of
the Cherokee via South
Macon,
Georgia,
Carolinas
Colonial
and
the
county
government. When the
of Macon, North
French-Indian War broke
Carolina, both bear
out, the Cherokee sided
his name. Residents
with the British. A few
of that statesmans
disagreements later, war
constituency traveled
broke out between the
south to settle in
former allies, two large
Central Georgia. They
battles being fought
named the area in
right here in Macon
Macons tribute. Why
County. In 1760 British
did they leave the
and Colonial forces lost to
beautiful mountains
the Cherokee at Nikwasi.
for a plot of land
The following year, tables
on the Ocmulgee
turned, and the Cherokee
River?
Commerce
lost to Colonel James
perhaps. It was in the
Grant at the village of
heart of the land of
Etchoe, near present-day
cotton, and the river
Franklin.
transported
goods
So next time you pass a
to the Gulf and New
Macon, Georgia, signpost,
Orleans.
reflect on the connection
Macon
County
we have to our Southern
o r i g i n a l l y
neighbor. They, Macon
encompassed parts
commerce;
and
we,
of Cherokee, Jackson,
Macon, our own brand
and Clay counties.
of commerce via tourism,
Several
important
gemstones, and good ol
contacts with the
Southern hospitality.
Nathaniel Macons portrait in the Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives
Cherokee Nation took
To
learn
more
place in our county.
about Macon County
In 1730, a diplomat with questionable credentials called a meeting history, visit the Macon County Historical Society, 36 West Main
among the Cherokee at a council house, which sat on top of the Street, Franklin, or contact Ran Shaffner at Highlands Historical
Nikwasi Mound located in todays downtown Franklin. He won their Society. Highlands Museum visits will resume in the late Spring. In
allegiance to the British king. He escorted one of their young men, the meantime, go online to www.highlandshistory.com or email
Attakullakulla (translated Little Carpenter) to England. Little Carpenter highlandshistory@nctv.com.
HISTORY
Madge Dillard Merrell

Mildred Elizabeth
June 25, 1907 June 25, 2006

Contributed by Jane Gibson Nardy, Historian, Cashiers Historical Society
Madge Dillard Merrell and her son, Dink
ntil a few weeks before her death on her 99th birthday, Madge
Merrells mind was sharp and her memory unbelievable. She
could repeat word for word conversations from 70 years in
the past. At the Dillard Farmhouse, she was born in 1907, a child of
Thomas Allison Dillard and Susan Fugate, both life-long residents of
Cashiers. Some of the apple trees from Tom Dillards apple orchard
are still bearing fruit near the Chattooga Clubs dining room, just
up from where the Dillard Farmhouse once stood. Madge outlived
her parents, all of her six siblings and her two sons, Curtis and Dink.
My mother, Geneva Zachary, was the same age as her cousin
Madge and they spent a lot of time together in their teenage years
when Geneva would come from Atlanta in the summer to visit her
Zachary grandparents. Often they would walk to the Mordecai
Zachary House to play croquet with the Tolbert teenage boys.
[Sometimes she called me Geneva because I reminded her of my
mother.] Madge finished high school at Western Carolina and then
attended college there for 1 years, getting a teaching degree. For
45 years, starting in 1930, she taught at schools all around Jackson
County. Many folks remember her as their teacher.
She met her future husband, Merritt Merrell, when he was
working in the Cashiers area. Madge, Merritt, and their two young
boys lived in a tent for a couple of years when she was teaching
at Pleasant Grove School in Bull Pen. At the time of her death she
was the oldest registered voter in Jackson County and was a lifelong
Democrat. She was very active at the Cashiers United Methodist
Church where she was a member for 89 years. She was a direct
descendant of two of the founders of Cashiers Valley Barak
Norton and Col. John A. Zachary. She never missed a Norton or
Zachary yearly reunion and always brought her delicious chicken
and dumplings.
While still a young woman, suffering from a toothache, Madge
rode the bus alone from Cashiers to Brevard where the dentist [her
cousin, Dr. Fred Zachary] pulled her teeth and inserted a set of false
teeth, all in the same day. Then she rode the bus back to Cashiers,
holding a white towel to her mouth. It was a red towel by the time
she got home just before dark. She was buried with that same set
of false teeth in her mouth.
When I started writing a Cashiers history article each month for
the Laurel Magazine, she became my best source for information on
early times in Cashiers and she answered any question I had without
fail. Sometimes shed say, Let me think on this so call me back
tomorrow. The next day she would give me a detailed answer and
all the readers greatly benefited from Madges remarkable memory.
She said, Jane, youre going to miss my brain. She was right.
HISTORY
The Kings Inn

by Wiley Sloan
Highlands legendary Kings Inn set the standard for elegant summering.
erched atop the crest of Fourth Street Hill, Kings Inn commanded
a regal view of Main Street and the surrounding forest. Gentle
breezes stirred the tall trees chasing away summers heat. Many
of the Inns guests returned annually, spending summers rocking lazily
on the wrap-around porches.
Originally built as a private home by Monroe Skinner in 1878, it soon
housed guests when Mrs. Margaretta Ravenel purchased the house
in 1883. When she added porches, the home was christened Islington
House. Its popularity prompted Mrs. Ravenel to expand the inn to
three times its original size. Under various managers the inn was abuzz
with activity until it was offered for sale in 1913. It was not until 1925
that Robert R. (Bob) King of Andersen, South Carolina, purchased it.
An experienced hotelier with properties in both Florida and South
Carolina, King set out to enlarge the inn. With an expanded living
and dining room and several additional guest rooms, Kings Inn soon
became Highlands premier destination. Each of the rooms included
a fireplace; each bath a claw foot tub. Cottages surrounded the main
house. Guests enjoyed horseback riding, tennis, or shuffleboard
or strolled the gardens when not hiking or playing card games. So
many couples celebrated their marriages at Kings Inn that it was often
referred to it as the honeymoon center of Highlands.
In the fifties and sixties the Inn was managed by Bob Kings
daughter, Betty Trowbridge and her husband Bill, who continually
enhanced the property, enlarging the dining room to seat 150 and
adding a heated swimming pool. Sunday lunch with its prime rib and
fried chicken enticed many Townies to join the hotels guests. Foodies
requested recipes so frequently that the Kings Inn Cookbook
was created. A renowned recipe from that cookbook is Macaroni
Mouse a King family favorite to this day. The quality meals were
enhanced by soothing music provided by Bob Ramsey on the inns
Hammond organ.
Kay Trowbridge Thomas (granddaughter of Robert King) fondly
remembers her summers in Highlands. The King family children grew
up with their summer aunts and uncles (regular guests whose
families came to escape the oppressive heat of the lowlands). She
tells of Sadie a Rhode Island Red hen who was too good for the
barn. Sadie regularly perched on the inns porch railing to peer over
the guests shoulder as they read the morning paper. The inn hosted
many prominent citizens including Helen Keller and Wernher von
Braun, the famous rocket engineer.
From the 1930s-1950s the end of the Highlands season (Labor Day)
would see many of the inns regulars migrate to Florida to the Kings
property, Kings Jacaranda Hotel, for the winter season. The King
family sold the inn in 1967 but it operated throughout the 1970s and
80s. Nick Moschouris (who later opened his own restaurant at the
base of Satulah Mountain) honed his skills at the inn.
On February 20, 1994, the inn burned to the ground. It was the sad
end of a magnificent Highlands gem.
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To the Rescue Again

GIVING BACK
Contributed by David Stroud, Executive Director, Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Photo by Marty Boone
loving touch of a human being who

or the second time in three months,
the Cashiers-Highlands Humane
cares, said David Stroud, Executive
Director of the Cashiers-Highlands
Society (CHHS) worked with the
Humane Society. In some cases
Humane Society of the United States
it took rescuers 30 minutes just to
(HSUS) to save the lives of dogs living
remove collars that were deeply
in deplorable and inhumane conditions.
In the pre-dawn hours of January
embedded into the dogs necks.
But now their long, cruel nightmare
30, the CHHS Animal Rescue Team was
is over. We brought these brave
deployed to Shelbyville, Tennessee, to
rescue 15 dogs from a horrific cruelty
survivors comfort and safety. We
brought them hope, love, care
case. The dogs CHHS transported in
and compassion. And we brought
its mobile medical/rescue unit, the
them home.
H.E.A.R.T. of North Carolina, were
I am in awe of their will to live,
among 107 canines seized from a fiveacre property.
and their capacity to forgive.
It is heartwarming to see these
This was a very sad case where
victims of animal cruelty getting
dogs suffered at the end of a chain their
a second chance at life, said Kim
entire lives, said Leighann Lassiter,
Kennel Tech Kaitlyn Moss welcomes rescued dog Odin
Alboum, North Carolina State Director
Tennessee State Director for HSUS.
to the CHHS no-kill shelter.
for HSUS. The Cashiers-Highlands
The lucky ones had a dilapidated,
make-shift house but most had no protection at all. The paws of Humane Society team is incredibly special and these sweet dogs are
the dogs were swollen from constantly standing in dirty water, and in the best of hands.
For more information on adoption, or to make a donation to help
they were exhausted because they had no dry ground to lie down
with the medical expenses of the rescue dogs, please contact CHHS
and sleep.
These dogs had no idea what it was like to be off the chain, receive at (828) 743-5752, email info@CHhumanesociety.org or visit their
nutritious meals and much-needed medical attention, and feel the website at www.CHhumanesociety.org.
GIVING BACK
Pine Street and The Land Trust

Contributed by Julie Schott, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trusts vital efforts reach into the heart of Highlands.
onserving valuable land resources for all generations is the

mission of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
Providing greenspace is part of that mission and some of the
2,600 acres that HCLT protects are open to the public. We are proud
to contribute to the success of another very special public greenspace
-- Kelsey-Hutchinson Park in Highlands.
HCLT has a strong history with Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, a.k.a. Pine
Street Park. From 2005 to 2008, while an ad hoc Pine Street Park
Committee raised funds to purchase the initial tract of land on Pine Street,
the Land Trust served as a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 vehicle for those donations,
and actively helped raise and manage those funds to purchase the park,
even contributing $50,000 toward the final purchase. In 2008, after
purchasing the park with funds donated by the Citizens of Highlands, the
Town of Highlands, and Macon County, HCLT deeded the greenspace to
the Town of Highlands with a Memorandum of Understanding to guide
them in how the Park was to be developed.
In 2013 the Founders Park Coalition was formed to reinvigorate efforts

to complete the park. This coalition is made up of several individuals and
organizations, and HCLT is proud to serve with this effective group of
leaders who are making signicant, rapid headway.
Coalition chair Nick Bazan says, The Land Trust has been a tremendous
partner in helping to provide Highlands with a long awaited greenspace
downtown. They played a critical role in purchasing the original park and
now they have once again stepped up to the plate by providing financial
and project management as well as fundraising expertise. They have
been key to our success.
Realizing the dream of a public greenspace in downtown Highlands is
possible thanks to the efforts of many in our community.
Another exciting project in progress is the revitalization of
McKinney Meadow in Cashiers -- stay tuned for more on that next
month. To learn more about your land trust, visit www.hicahslt.org or
call (828) 526-1111.
CDF Horses on the World Stage!

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Sue Blair, Director Carpe Diem Farms
Thanks to a herd of local horses and the people who love them, equines around the world are living longer, happier lives.
a therapeutic, glue-on horseshoe

he horses of Carpe Diem Farms
are making an impact on horses
that is now revolutionizing the hoof
care industry?
around the globe.
Certainly not me!
If youve followed our story
Who would have thought that the
throughout the years youve heard
horses of Carpe Diem Farms would be
all about the development of Easys
Slipper, our patented therapeutic
making this kind of impact on horses
and their health and well-being across
horseshoe that all came about
the globe?
because of our herd, 12 years of
What a journey!
research and development, launched
We will share the stories of
last January at the International Hoof
those who are now using Easys
Care Summit.
On the road again, on Groundhog
Slipper. We know that horses with
navicular, laminitis, founder, arteritis,
Day, I write this while traveling to
suspensory and stifle joint issues,
Cincinnati, Ohio, in a snowstorm.
The Easys Slipper team: Dave Giza, Genesis Farriers, Culpeper
those having keratoma surgery and
Headed to this years International
VA; Candy McKey, Sue Blair, and Jack Conway.
lameness issues, are living active
Hoof Care Summit to set up our
lives because of Easys Slipper. As
booth and share Easys Slipper with
the nearly 1,000 farriers and veterinarians from around the world. This we begin a research study with the University of Kentucky and the
conference is by far the finest hoof care and lameness educational Kentucky Horseshoeing School on the superior hoof health and growth
program and market place for hoof care products. We are proud to as a result of wearing the slippers, well let you know.
Next month well share Kalebs integration in the herd. As always,
be a part of it.
Who would have ever thought that a home-grown educational thank you for your interest and support of Carpe Diem Farms, a 501(3)
foundation located in Highlands would become the developers of educational foundation.
GIVING BACK
Friends, Old and New

Contributed by Kathleen Bub, President Forever Farm
Friends for Life and Forever Farm are precisely what their names imply. If youd like to ensure that these animals live out their days in peace,
call (828) 508-2460 or visit friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org
Friends for Life.

Our organization, Friends for Life, was named after this
common expression because we believe that our pets should be
sacred members of the family, and live out their lives with their humans.
Sadly, this is not always the case. Sometimes unpreventable
circumstances may require that a pet be placed with another individual,
or in a sanctuary such as ours. And, sadly, sometimes a companion
animal loses its home because of a lack of commitment by its owner.
Recently, we have been able to provide sanctuary to dog pairs that
have spent their entire lives together. It is very rewarding to be able to
provide a home to bonded animals.
We also often have dogs, cats, or horses that bond once they come
to the Forever Farm.
Only once, however, have we paired up a dog with a cat. Mona the
cat never liked being with other cats, so when little Smokey the terrier
mix came to us, we gave it a try. They were put together in a foster
situation, and bingo, it was a match. Both of these animals are young
seniors, healthy, and adoptable, but only if you take them together.
At the Friends for Life Forever Farm we make a commitment to every
animal that joins our family that we will provide them with lifelong care.
Even if they are adopted, we welcome them back with open arms
at any time. If you would like to support the Friends for Life mission
you can make a donation online at friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org or mail
it to P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. Call (828)
508-2460 for information.
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Leading With Reading

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Tonya Hensley, Literacy Council of Highlands

A pair of new faces promises to enrich and strengthen the Literacy Council of Highlands service to the community.
he Literacy Council of Highlands first began tutoring in 1992 in the

basement of the Methodist Church and shortly thereafter moved
to the Peggy Crosby Center.
There have been lots of transformations since that time, many of
them in the last four-and-a-half years. When Judy and I came on board
in August of 2010, we had a common vision for where we wanted to
take the Literacy Council. While she and I have accomplished quite a
bit, there is still much work to be done. With the addition of two new
staff members, many more goals will be accomplished.
Brandy McElroy is our new Program Director.
I have been with the Literacy Council of Highlands for a little
over three months now, and when I get home after a long day I am
exhausted, but I feel complete as I think about the children who have
learned a new vocabulary word or the smiles on their little faces when
they got to participate in a fun and educational activity, Brandy says.
One of my favorite books as a child was The Missing Piece. And
guess what? I have found my missing piece.
Brandy lives with her family in Sapphire, where she and her husband
settled 17 years ago as it was a nice, safe place to raise their two
daughters. She earned her BS and MS degrees from Western Carolina
University and has a broad range of experience in administration,
marketing, hospitality, sales, and computers. She will be a strong asset
to our team.
Kathryn Buckley joined our team in December. Her role as Education
Director is a new position made possible through the generosity of our
contributors and grantors. Kathryn will be in charge of our Mobilizing
Literacy program, traveling to local preschools and Highlands School
primary grades to promote literacy skills. She will also be in charge of
tutor training and oversight.
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Kathryn is a newcomer to the
Highlands area where she and her husband are settled. In recent
years, she served as a reading specialist in Georgias DeKalb County
School Districts middle and high schools, as well as in private practice.
Her broad experience includes training, supervising and mentoring
teachers, parents, and students, as well as facilitating programs in a
variety of educational settings. Kathryn has a B.A. in History from the
College of Charleston, and an M.Ed. in Reading from Lesley College
in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is certified as a Global Teacher of
English to Speakers of Other Languages. Her interests include her
children and grandchildren, hiking, yoga, reading, traveling, and the
finer arts. Empowering people and facilitating their opportunities for
learning is Kathryns passion.
I welcome the opportunity to make a positive and lasting
contribution in my newly- adopted community, Kathryn says.
BBBS News
Contributed by Debbie Lassiter, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters relies on people like Rick Siegel. Youre invited to participate in this program that enriches the lives of local boys and girls.
ighlands: 2015 marks a milestone in Big

Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands history.
Rick Siegel has decided to step down
as Advisory Council Chair after presiding since
2002. Actually, the BBBS program would not
be in Highlands if not for Ricks initiative, which
was his Leadership Highlands project.
Ricks dream of developing a Highlands
BBBS branch within the BBBS of Western North
Carolina came to fruition through his hard work
and dedication to help the children in Highlands.
Now entering its 13th year of operation, Rick
can proudly look back at the programs record
of serving over 250 local children.
Although Rick has resigned from chairing
the council, he promises to remain available
to help in fundraising efforts and to continue
to be a vocal advocate for the program.
Rick Siegel
Almost everyone in Highlands knows energetic,

enthusiastic Rick. BBBS is thankful to have
him still passionate about the program and its
future success. With Ricks resignation, a huge
hole needs to be filled. Please consider joining
the council to carry on the work of this very
important service organization.
Cashiers: BBBS of Cashiers has received
wonderful support from the community. The
program has gained such momentum that the
waiting list for children desiring mentors keeps
growing. With this growing need, the council
has decided to host another Meet n Greet for
folks interested in learning more about the
program and how they can help.
Please join us for a Meet n Greet at 5:00
P.M. Thursday, March 19, at Bucks Coffee
Caf Cashiers.
A Successful Dinner
GIVING BACK
Contributed by Rick Siegel

Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner remains a labor of love and a bedrock component in the communitys life.
he success of this years

Highlands Annual Christmas
Dinner cannot be overstated.
One could feel the joy in the room
for the whole of that beautiful
Christmas Day. The organizers of
this Highlands tradition want the
community to know exactly why
they do what they do and give
up this special day to the service
of others.
After all the years of the event,
the organizers know that this community has come to love and
expect this dinner to give them their Christmas Day destination. Year
after year, we have seen the same names on the lists of reservations,
and the same happy faces coming through the doors of the Hudson
House of the Highlands Country Club.
But there is another purpose, maybe even a greater purpose for
what is accomplished by this event. This community comes together
on this day in support of the dinner to say thanks for their own good
fortune, and to give back to the community in a way that helps so
many who may be less fortunate.
Donations began coming into the dinner months before the event
with the expectation that the money donated will go to nonprofits
that serve the community. The 2014 Dinner distributed $61,000 back
into the community.

It was distributed to nonprofits
that house women who are victims
of domestic violence and sexual
abuse. Ones that help educate and
tutor children and adults to help
them achieve higher goals. Other
nonprofits that receive funding
from the Christmas Dinner provide
medical and dental services to many
who might not otherwise have
those services available. The funds
help feed lower income people, and provide counseling for people
who could not afford counseling through typical means. It gives to
a nonprofit that helps assimilate newcomers to Highlands, people
from other areas, other countries, into our community. Some funds
go to Highlands School to increase the number of books available to
the children through the schools library. Money is directed to the
much-needed Highlands Cashiers Hospital and the Hospice House
Foundation, the Highlands Community Child Development Center
and the Gordon School, and others.
This community, and the people in it, are grateful for the wonderful
place in which we live, and its strong in its commitment to helping
others. The Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner gives Highlands a
place to show just how strong is that commitment.
You Are Not Alone

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Donita Cline

NAMI is here for this season and for all seasons.
pring is a beautiful time in the mountains.

Bright colored finches return to our feeders, the grass grows
thanks to sweet smelling rain and all of the native plants bloom
in succession giving us weeks of pinks, yellows, whites and purples
during natures slow-motion spring fireworks extravaganza.
Spring however, can be a dark, depressing time for some
individuals. Research on seasonal effects on suicide rates suggests
that the prevalence of suicide is greatest during the late spring and
early summer months, despite the common belief that suicide rates
peak during the cold and dark months of the winter season.
NAMI Appalachian South (National Alliance on Mental Illness,
North Carolina) is here to offer support, resources, and education to
the individuals and families dealing with mental illness. If youd like
help or for more information, call (828) 526-9510
At NAMI Appalachian South, a weekly support group is offered
every Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at 4668 Old Murphy Road in Franklin
for individuals dealing with mental illness including depression, and
individuals that have a loved one faced with these challenges.
A monthly support group is available for family members and
caregivers, the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at 4668 Old
Murphy Road in Franklin.
Join NAMI members in a confidential atmosphere to get support,
share concerns and gain insight.
If you struggle with depression or another mental illness/challenge,
NAMIs message is You Are Not Alone.
And now in Sylva, North Carolina, a weekly support group is held at
3:30 P.M., every Thursday. Call (828) 371-1896
NAMI Appalachian South offers classes and programs throughout
the year.
NAMI Appalachian South has several members trained in In
Our Own Voice, a program that educates about mental illness
through personal stories including a nationally approved video.
This program is available to any group wanting to know more about
mental illness.
If you are interested in this program, want more information
on mental illness, or more info on NAMI Appalachian South, its
programs, and how you can help, email dcwithnami@yahoo.com,
call Donita Cline at (828) 526-9510, or visit www.nami-maconnc.org.
GIVING BACK
Cashiers Village Green

GIVING BACK
Contributed by Ann Self

The Village Green is a splendid jewel at the heart of the Cashiers community. To learn more or to schedule an event on The Green,
visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.
he founders of The Village Green

envisioned a very special park in
the center of Cashiers. Three
friends bought the property at the
southwest corner of the Crossroads
of Highways 64 and 107 from a hotel
chain. They were committed to
protecting the land and preserving
the quaint mountain village lifestyle
of Cashiers. In 1992 they established
The Village Green, a nonprofit
organization to safeguard land for
public use.
Since that time, The Village Green
has grown in size and scope to serve as
the green heart of the community. This
12.5 acre park provides a free gathering, recreational, and event space to
enhance enjoyment of the area for both residents and visitors alike.
The Village Green features pathways that wind through expansive
grassy areas, beautiful gardens, forest glades and across wetlands.
Most days the park is filled with people walking dogs, friends sharing
lunch, and children frolicking on the expansive playground. The Village
Green is also the host location for more than 100 planned events
each year including birthday parties,

barbecues, and family reunions
as well as community events such
as naturalist speakers, concerts,
craft shows, festivals, patriotic and
religious observances.
The 2015
calendar has numerous and diverse
opportunities for enjoying the park.
The Village Green has something
for everyone!
The Village Green endeavors
to uphold the vision of its original
founders by conserving this unique
park. It also continues to depend on
the generosity of individual donors
and special fundraising events. The
Village Green receives no government funds.
The Village Green is a vital asset to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau
that is critical for people to invest in to preserve its future legacy, says
Ann Self, executive director of The Village Green. We hope everyone
who enjoys the park will consider making a financial donation.
To learn more about The Village Green, the 2015 calendar of events
and how to contribute, visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.
The Actors Bond

GIVING BACK
by Jenny King
The PAC Youth Theater is a coveted showcase for the extraordinary talents of local students.
financial climate, it may not be possible to

hile we might have fond
memories of middle and high
offer fine arts classes in schools.
Thats where Dr. Ronnie Spilton
school, its doubtful many of us
comes in.
would choose to go back and relive those
She saw a need for teaching the theater
times. Its both exciting and frightening,
arts in Highlands. In 1999 she retired from
filled with the unknown and unexpected.
But imagine being around kids who
a 31 year career as an educator, teaching
high school English, Drama, Public Speaking
share your passion. Its like finding your
and Latin. She combined her lifelong
long-lost tribe and can be life-changing.
love of theater and her vast teaching
According to one local student, the PAC
accomplishments and offered her expertise
Youth Theater does exactly that.
to local students.
In a letter written about her experiences
with PAC Youth Theater, this student says,
Since 2006 the program has expanded
to include students from Highlands School,
The biggest reason I love the theater
Blue Ridge School, Summit Charter School,
so much is because it has become my
and homeschooled students -- all at no
home away from home. I wasnt the most
charge. They learn all aspects of putting
popular kid. And although I had friends, I
on a production and for months hone their
felt alone and unaccepted. As soon as I
River Trent, Ronnie Spliton, and Raina Trent
craft and newly learned skills. This year, the
joined the theater, that changed. I was
curtain will rise on their production the last
accepted, not because I was popular and
not because I had the coolest new electronic device. I was accepted for weekend of April. No Broadway production could be more anticipated.
This vital program is supported by grant money, donations and
just being me. The theater takes people of every variety who have almost
nothing in common except for the love of performing and brings them gifts managed by PAC, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For more
information on how you might help fund this vital work, contact Mary
together. Its like a gaining an extended family overnight.
Not everyone has the talent or desire to be a star athlete and in todays Adair Leslie, Executive Director of PAC, (828) 526-9047.
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CHATTOOGA CLUB
The Chattooga Club

The developers of this exclusive gated community in Cashiers, sought to pay homage to the native architecture and cultural heritage of the Western
North Carolina region. With an upscale, family-friendly club atmosphere against the backdrop of the beautiful natural scenery of the propertys 200
acres. You may feel like youve taken a step back in time to a bygone era when you play on one of two beautifully maintained croquet lawns. The
Clubs Life Enhancement Center lives up to its name by offering a variety of the latest fitness equipment, classes and personal trainers, paired with a
world-class spa. Additional Club amenities include a heated swimming pool, three Har-Tru tennis courts, active childrens programs. A scenic picnic
area at Macs View offers stunning vistas of Whiteside Mountain and gorgeous afternoon sunsets. Club membership is by approval only.
The Chattooga Club offers something for everyone, from quaint cottages to lavish custom homes and estatesized home sites as large as 14 acres. For a personal tour of The Chattooga Club and its fine properties, call us
today.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
The Chattooga Club

Spectacular home with gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain and
the valley below. This is one of the few homes located on the ridge
just a short walk away from the beautiful community picnic area
with magnificent mountain views. The home features five spacious
bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Warm and inviting living
spaces including the great room, large kitchen with a casual dining
area, as well as the formal dining room. The home also features a
large bonus room on the lower level along with additional bedrooms
which enjoy the stunning views. This private retreat with stunning
mountain views is offered for the first time and is a must see. MLS#
80663.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
MOUNTAINTOP
Beautiful Moutaintop Golf & Lake Club Estate

This stunning newly constructed 5 bedroom plus bunk room, six and a half bath home overlooks the 12th fairway and features a blend of mountain
rustic and contemporary interior design. With a striking fireplace and bamboo floors, the spacious great room opens to the gourmet kitchen and
dining area, as well as the deck with a second stone fireplace and covered porch with grilling center. Surrounded by rich alder kitchen cabinets, the
large center island provides a wonderful space for the seasoned chef or casual entertainer. A custom wine cellar and wet bar round out the main
level, along with the master suite and a guest suite. The stunning barrel ceiling above the upstairs family room adjoins three more guest suites and
a childrens bunkroom. Mountaintop residents enjoy the most comprehensive amenity package on the Plateau, with peerless luxury and incredible
service. For a personal tour of this stunning new home call us today. MLS# 80347. Offered fully furnished.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
WADE HAMPTON
Wade Hampton Golf Club

Exceptional Al Platt designed home in the premier gated community of Wade
Hampton Golf Club. This fantastic home features an open floor plan perfectly
suited for the mountain lifestyle. The spacious living room with stone fireplace,
wet bar, and dining room open onto the expansive screened porch with
outdoor fireplace. The main bedroom suite offers additional privacy from the
remaining bedrooms with en suite baths and family room on the lower level.
Home is ready for immediate occupancy. Membership at Wade Hampton Golf
Club is by invitation. MLS# 80737.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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CEDAR HILL
Lot Number Road Name
Acreage
Price
Views
Exposure
DEVELOPER
LOTS
12
13
19
20
21
22
37
38
42
44
53
54
55
56
East Ridge Road

East Ridge Road
Lattitude Lane
Lattitude Lane
Lattitude Lane
SOLD
Lattitude Lane
SOLD
Ivorybill Way
Loblolly Lane
Ledgeview Road
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
SOLD
Ledgeview Road
Ledgeview Road
Ledgeview Road
2.50
2.00
3.20
3.30
2.10
1.10
2.40
1.98
2.56
2.00
1.79
1.48
1.49
1.36
$375,000
$350,000
$375,000
$375,000
$395,000
$325,000
$149,000
$125,000
$149,000
$125,000
$275,000
$275,000
$250,000
$225,000
Exceptional, long range mountain, year round

Exceptional, long range mountain, year round
Exceptional, mountain, rock face, year round
Exceptional, long range mountain, rock face
Wooded, winter
Stream, year round
Exceptional, mountain, winter, wooded
Mountain, stream
Great, mountain, rock face, year round
Great, mountain, rock face, year round
Exceptional mountain views
Exceptional mountain views
Southern
Southern
Northern
Eastern
Eastern
Eastern
North
Northeast
Eastern
Northeast
North
North
West
Northeast
RESALE
LOTS
22
28
79
East Ridge Road

Elbow Creek
Parsons View
2.81
3.05
2.11
$289,000
$90,000
$150,000
Exceptional, mountain, year round

Mountain, wooded, winter
Great, mountain, year round
West
North
West
Spectacular Mountain View Estate Lots

Situated between Cashiers and Sapphire Valley, Cedar Hill is an upscale, gated community offering its residents
awe-inspiring views and the very best in luxury mountain living. Whether searching for the latest in elegant
mountain construction or a very special lot to call your own, Cedar Hill will not disappoint. An easy hike from
your backdoor will lead you to the natural splendor of waterfalls set amongst a backdrop of hardwoods. Be one
with nature, but enjoy the modern conveniences of underground utilities available to all home sites and a short
drive into town.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
CEDAR HILL
GUEST HOUSE
Cedar Hill Masterpiece

This legacy estate is perched high above the valley with stunning mountain views and using reclaimed lumber
and hand hewn beams for that timeless mountain feel. Tranquility welcomes you to the home as you pass the
waterfall and koi pond to the front entry. A majestic living room and the open floor plan offers ample space for
entertaining or simply unwinding. Master bedroom and two guest suites are all on the main level. A separate
guest house features a living room with stone fireplace, kitchen, and private bedroom. MLS# 77137.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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CASHIERS
Big Sheepcliff
This is truly one of the most spectacular properties in the WNC mountains, and has been published in VERANDA magazine. AERIE MANOR was
designed by a prominent southern designer to enjoy the cool mountain temperatures in a beautiful and very private
setting. Perched at approximately 4600 elevation, the property offers incredible mountain breezes in a very private
setting with astounding vistas of Cashiers. This is no ordinary home, 29 ceilings greet you at the entry and formal living
area. The home features two large masters on the main level, with two additional large guest suites. The large kitchen
is an entertainers dream. No attention to detail was spared in creating this masterpiece, and now Aerie Manor is ready
for its next owners to enjoy it. MLS# 79991.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
LAKE GLENVILLE
Lake Glenville
Spectacular fully furnished lakefront
home overlooking Lake Glenville.
This completely updated home
features an open floor plan with a
gourmet kitchen overlooking the
great room with gorgeous views
of the lake from every angle. The
covered deck with stone fireplace
as well as the fire pit overlook the
lake and provide a serene setting
and a perfect spot to enjoy the
cool summer temperatures of the
mountains. This home provides a
turnkey opportunity without the
stress of furnishing a newer home.
MLS# 80130.
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Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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HIGHLANDS GAP
Highlands Gap
Take time to enjoy life.
Spacious custom home has it
all! No expense spared in the
construction or upkeep. Master
bedroom suites on each level, 3
stacked stone fireplaces, large
home office, chefs kitchen, large
laundry/mud room, open decking
and screened porches takes
outdoor living to the max. Terrace
level screened porch with hot
tub, media room, mini kitchen
(no stove) and large fireplace.
MLS# 76445.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Trillium Village
This is mountain elegance at its very finest, located in
Trillium-a golf and tennis community that offers access
to the pristine waters of Lake Glenville. This beautiful 4
bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is an entertainers
dream, with an elegant kitchen that opens to the family
room and both indoor/outdoor dining areas. Inside, youll
enjoy fine craftsmanship with nothing spared. Master
suite on main, with three additional bedrooms and two
baths down. Entertain your guests in the theatre room
downstairs, or the billiard room upstairs that opens to
below. Outside, youll find a large wrap-around covered
deck to enjoy the tremendous lake and mountain views.
All just steps away from the lake. MLS# 79254.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
SAPPHIRE
Golf Club Estates

This home has all the charm of the stately
old country club communities found in the
North Carolina mountains. Built in 1960, but
remodeled to modern conveniences, this home
has great indoor/outdoor flow. The property
is flat and has a large flowing stream through
it. The two ponds are beautifully designed and
landscaped. There is a charming guest house.
The home opens onto a large patio overlooking
the ponds. The amenities of Sapphire Valley,
golf, pools, lakes, fitness center, are all nearby.
Located a short cart drive to the clubhouse
of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley,
membership is by invitation only. 4 bedrooms
in main house and 1 bedroom in guest house.
MLS# 78772.
www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
SAPPHIRE
Long Range Views

This superbly built custom home offers exceptional long range
mountain views! It features two master suites one on the main
level with an adjoining office and the other on the lower level with
an adjoining bonus room. Youll find all the bells and whistles in this
mountain retreat, including a Runco home theater system, home
office, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, welcoming family room
with cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, generous builtins, and a wet bar, plus heart pine floors, a second fireplace on the
screened porch, and additional screened and covered deck space for
outdoor living and entertaining! MLS# 77327.
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
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Nestled on 65 magnificent acres on sparkling
Lake Glenville, this gracious lakefront home
would make the perfect spot for your next getaway, wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat.The main home features three bedrooms
and two and a half baths with wraparound
porches and a lovely outdoor terrace for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and all the tools of the trade is a chefs
delight. The guest house offers three additional
bedrooms and two baths and overlooks a quiet
cove of the lake. Relax and enjoy the stunning
views in the picture-perfect gazebo perched at
the end of the peninsula, launch your boat from
the four-slip boat dock to explore the lake and its
scenic waterfalls.
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Hampton Glen
Welcome to Hampton Glen on the

Horsepasture River! This 3 bedroom
and 3.5 bath townhouse is perfect for
a mountain get-away. The main level
features an open floor plan with a
fireplace in the living room and glass doors
which leads to the deck with the soothing
sound of the river in the distance. This
townhome is only a short drive to many of
the Sapphire Valley amenities, including
the fitness center with pools and beautiful
Fairfield Lake where you can hike or fish
and enjoy nature at its finest.
This gorgeous four bedroom, three

and half bath home has fabulous shortrange and panoramic mountain views!
The ample living spaces and large
kitchen make entertaining a pleasure,
while the expansive deck is perfect
for soaking in the sun or enjoying the
crisp air on cool evenings. Three of the
four spacious bedrooms are located
on the main level. Just minutes away
are the many available Sapphire Valley
Resort amenities, which include golf,
tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, a fitness center and game room,
plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the
winter. Amenities also include access to
Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and
boating.
VACATION RENTAL
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www.ncliving.com
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999

Highlands: (828) 526-2999
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Whispering Ridge
Needlepine
VACATION RENTAL
This wonderful three bedroom, three bath, single level living home is located in the heart of Sapphire. Entertaining
is a pleasure with the well-appointed kitchen and an open,
airy floor plan makes for comfortable living. Enjoy the cool
mountain breezes on the large screened porch. Just minutes
away are the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness
center and game room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in
the winter. Amenities also include access to Fairfield Lake for
swimming, fishing and boating.
River Run
Wonderful three bedroom, three

and half bath home has fabulous
mountain views of Chimney top &
Sassafras Mountain. The ample living spaces and large kitchen make
entertaining a pleasure. Main level
bedroom suites feature private
screened decks for enjoying the fresh mountain air. The home has many wonderful
water features and an impressive rock face that greet you from the moment you
approach. There is also a slide & swing set in the yard for the children to enjoy.
Just minutes away are the many available Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, which
include golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a fitness center and game
room, plus skiing, sledding and tubing in the winter. Amenities also include access
to Fairfield Lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
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Cullasaja Cabin
This great condo is located in the heart of the Sapphire Valley

community of River Run. This 2 bedroom 3 bath condo is only
a short walk will bring you to many of the Sapphire Valley
amenities. Some of the amenities include beautiful Fairfield
Lake where you can hike or fish and enjoy nature at its finest.
All Sapphire Valley Resort amenities are available as well ask for details. Two bedroom, three bathroom condo located
in River Run in Sapphire Valley.
Lovely three bedroom, two bath

home tucked away in the rhododendrons in Cullasaja Country Club.
The master bedroom is on the main
floor and has a queen-sized bed and
a large private bath. There are another two guest bedrooms on the main floor
with queen beds and shared bath. There is also
a bonus room with twin beds located up a ladder overlooking the great room. This open floor
plan & wonderful screened porch are perfect
for entertaining or a family gathering.
VACATION RENTALS
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
www.ncliving.com
Lakeside Cottage
This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4
bedroom & 4 bathroom home (3000 ft2) has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck
and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that
features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking
the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a
second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game
room with books, family board games, and a foosball table.
All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double
wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed
to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway
through the lush foliage where youll
find a private dock and canoe (available
for your use). Good fishing for bluegills
and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small
fee, guests have access to the many
Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf,
tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, minigolf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness
center and game room) and access to
55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing).
VACATION RENTAL
Lakeview Retreat
You and your family will barely be able to contain your excitement as you enter this beautiful,
nicely decorated cottage with gorgeous views of Lake Glenville and surrounding mountains.
There is so much to enjoy inside this home from the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms as well
as ample windows showing you the great views of the lake and mountains just outside. Once
you venture out, you will find a large screened porch with plenty of room for outdoor dining.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs - just bring the food! A big television in the
living room adds to your indoor pleasures along with the DirecTV Satellite & wireless internet.
The bedrooms are well equipped with adjoining bathrooms on each level of the home. You will
find a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. With much
to love both inside and out, you will barely be able to leave
it behind.....but we hope you do with happy memories and a
desire to return again.
VACATION RENTALS
www.ncliving.com
VACATION RENTAL
Cashiers: (828) 743-1999
Highlands: (828) 526-2999
Building Relationships
Delivering Dreams
At Silver Creek Real Estate Group, we are passionate about providing the
highest level of service to our clients. Whether you are buying, selling,
or renting, you can trust our team of experienced and knowledgeable
professionals to give you honest, informed advice and guide you through
the entire process with confidence and ease. Let us help you take your
dreams to new heights!
Jochen Lucke
President
Dan Allen
Ken Dingler
Lesley Howard
Cassie Neal
Pam Nellis
Linda Pridgen
Carol Mathews
Stephanie Ross
Eddy McDonald
Chuck Self
Ray Trine
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Antiques & Home Furnishings
Bounds Cave
www.boundscaverugs.com
Dutchmans Designs
www.dutchmansdesigns.com
Into the Woods
MIrror Lake
Antiques & Jewelry
Museum of American Cut
& Engraved Glass
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
The Summer House
www.summerhousehighlands.com
Watauga Creek
www.wataugacreek.com
Architects/Designers
Mountainworks Design
www.mtnworks.com
Art Galleries/Artists
Around Back at Rockys Place www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Art for Sale
The Bascom
www.thebascom.org
Blue Valley Gallery
www.dawsonarts.org
GGs Consignments, Etc.*
www.ggsconsignment.com
Into the Woods
Mountain Mist Gallery
www.mountainmistgallery.com
& Engraved Glass
www.peakexp.com
Peak Experience
Smitten
The Summer House
TJ B Gallery
www.tjbmens.com
Automobiles
Franklin Ford
www.fordoutlets.com
Bars
The Ugly Dog
www.theuglydogpub.com
Bedding/Linens
Blue Ridge Bedding
www.blueridgebedding.com
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Bird Supplies
Bird Barn and Gift Emporium
Books
The Summer House
Builders
Arrowood Construction
www.arrowoodconstruction.com
Chinquapin Builders
www.chinquapinbuilders.com
Lupoli Construction
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Srebalus Construction Co.
Warth Construction
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Business Supplies
Cashiers Printing
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Candles
Dutchmans Designs
Catering
Asia House
Chambers of Commerce
Highlands Chamber of Commerce www.highlandschamber.org
Cashiers Chamber of Commerce www.cashiersareachamber.com
Cleaning Services
Highlands/Cashiers
Concierge & Management
Cloth/Upholstery
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Clothing & Accessories
Cabin Casuals
www.cabincasualshighlands.com
Ellens
The Look Boutique - Cashiers
www.thelookcashiers.com
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Queen Bee
Robyn B
www.robynbcouture.com
Sidelines
Apparel & Accessories
TJ Bailey for Men
www.tjbmens.com
VC for Men
www.victoriasclosetnc.com
Victorias Closet
Victorias Sportswear
Clothing Consignment
The Blue Elephant
Victorias Closet
Collegiate
Sidelines
Comforters
The Summer House
Communities
Silver Creek Real Estate Group www.ncliving.com
Condiments
Dustys
The Hen House
Cosmetic Surgery
Center for Plastic Surgery Robert T. Buchanan, M.D.
www.plasticsurgerytoday.com
Custom Cabinetry/Countertops
Black Rock Granite & Marble
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
Keystone Kitchen & Bath
www.keystonekb.com
Nantahala Flooring
www.nantahalaflooring.com
The Summer House
Custom Furniture
Dutchmans Designs
The Summer House
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Dentists
Dr. Joe Wilbanks
www.wilbankssmilecenter.com
Education
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School www.rabungap.org
Events
The Bascom
www.thebascom.org
Betsy Paul Art Raffle
www.dawsonarts.org
Highlands Chili Cookoff
Highlands Performing Arts Center www.highlandspac.org
Old Edwards Inn
Smitten
The Ugly Dog
www.thedogpub.com
The Village Green
www.villagegreencashiersnc.com
Flooring
Nantahala Flooring
www.nantahalaflooring.com
Floral Design /Florists
Fiddlehead Designs
Furniture
Carolina Rustic Furniture
www.carolinarusticfurniture.com
Dutchmans Designs
Eller and Owens Furniture
www.ellerandowensfurniture.com
Into the Woods
Nearly New
The Summer House
Watauga Creek
Furniture Consignments
The Blue Elephant
Consignment Market
www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com
Nearly New
Garden Accessories
Gift Shops
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com
Dutchmans Designs
Ellens
Fiddlehead Designs
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Stone Lantern
www.stonelantern-highlands.com
The Summer House
Golf Cars
Appalachian Golf Cars
www.appalachiangolfcars.com
Gourmet Foods
Dustys
The Hen House
Grading/Excavating
Larry Rogers Construction
Grocery Stores
Dustys
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Fancy Paws
Woofgang Bakery
Groomers
Hair Salons
Creative Concepts
Head Innovations
Health Food Supplies
Natures Vitamins
Heating and Air
Madco
www.holleyheating.com
Home Accessories
Bird Barn and Gift
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Stone Lantern
The Summer House
Watauga Creek
Hospice Care
Four Seasons
www.wncvolunteer.com
Housekeeping
Highlands/Cashiers
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
Bounds Cave
www.boundscaverugs.com
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
www.raffadesignassociates.com
Raffa Design Associates
The Summer House
Investment Planning
Edward Jones Investments
www.edwardjones.com
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jewelry - Fashion
Ellens
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Queen Bee
Sidelines
Jewelry - Fine
MIrror Lake
Antiques & Jewelry
Stone Lantern
Kitchen Accessories
The Dry Sink
www.thedrysink.com
Kitchen, Bath and Closet Design
Black Rock Granite & Marble
www.blackrockgraniteandmarble.com
The Summer House
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Lighting
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Mattresses
Blue Ridge Bedding
www.blueridgebedding.com
Dutchmans Designs
The Summer House
Museums
& Engraved Glass
Music Stores
Blue Ridge Music
www.blueridgemusicacademy.com
Nail Care
Creative Concepts
Outdoor Furniture
The Summer House
Pet Care/Supplies
Fancy Paws
Woofgang Bakery
Photography
Charles Johnson
Fine Photography
www.charlesjohnsonfineart.com
Valentine Photo Studio
www.valentinesphotostudio.com
Porch and Patio
Consignment Market
www.consignmentmarketcashiersnc.com
The Summer House
Pottery
Dutchmans Designs
Smitten
The Summer House
Printing Companies
Cashiers Printing
Property Management
Highlands/Cashiers
Pubs
The Ugly Dog
www.thedogpub.com
Radio Stations
WHLC FM 104.5
www.whlc.com
Real Estate Sales
Ann Sharpsteen Steve Owen & Associates
www.brevardnchome.com
Betsy Paul
www.betsypaulproperties.com
Blair Realty
www.blair-realty.com
Country Club Properties
www.ccphighlandsnc.com
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John Cleaveland Realty

Landmark Realty Group
Meadows Mountain Realty
Nadine Paradise
Old Cashiers Realty, inc.
Silver Creek Real Estate Group
Smoky Mountain Commercial
Investment Opportunity
White Oak Realty
www.jcrealty.com
www.landmarkrg.com
www.meadowsmtnrealty.com
www.nadineparadise.com
www.oldcashiersrealty.com
www.ncliving.com
www.smokymtninvestment.com
www.whiteoakrg.com
Restaurants
Highlands-Cashiers Directory
Asia House
The Dog House
Dustys
Madisons & Wine Garden
On the Verandah
www.ontheverandah.com
The Ugly Dog Pub
Wolfgangs Restaurant
& Wine Bistro
www.wolfgangs.net
Rugs
Bounds Cave
www.boundscave.com
The Hen House
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Shipping Services
Storks Wrap, Pack & Ship
Socks
Peak Experience
www.peakexp.com
Specialty Foods
Dustys
The Hen House
Sun Control Shades/Blinds
Into the Woods
Tables
Dutchmans Designs
Into the Woods
Theatre/Entertainment
www.dawsonarts.org
Martin-Lipscomb
Performing Arts Center
www.highlandspac.org
Transportation
Highlands Transportation Company
Vitamins/Food Supplements
Natures Vitamins
Wedding Services
Valentine Photo Studio
www.valentinesphotostudio.com
Window Treatments
Into the Woods
The Summer House
Wine & Accessories
Dustys
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arch. Supposedly arrives like a lion. Well see, as this mild

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Inside The Laurel March 2015

14 Cover Story: Highlands Chili Cook-off

42 Natural Easter Egg Dyes

48 Weather Predicting Friends

Homes & Lifestyles

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Your Favorite Hike?

Chattooga Loop Trail (Information

area on the left.

road. Follow it two miles to a

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The New Hotness

by Mary Jane McCall | Chili Cook-off Painting by Janet Cummings

ooking to heat things up a little on a cold March night?

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guaranteed to get so caught up in the festivities that youll want to

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Tackle This Tourney

hen you think of fly fishing, do you have visions of yourself in

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Students at the Highlands Biological Station sort their mushroom

An innovative workshop offered by the Highlands Biological Station

or decades, the Highlands Biological Station has specialized

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Rotary Golf Tournament 2015

Contributed by David Stroud

projects such as the

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Bowen Center for the Arts

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Scenes From Our Towns

Bill Gilmore and Chip Mann

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n a grand Winters Eve

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Mark Your Calendar

The Bascom Current Exhibitions: Final Cut: Paul

Watercolor Class, 12:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.,

For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

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Spice & Tea Exchange........................

Highlands Fine Art........................

Mirror Lake Antiques....................

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The Toy Store.................................

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