Your Bold Life Awaits
- By Jochen Lucke
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Discover the best waterfalls near you: from easy walks to challenging hikes, explore scenic spots like Bridal Veil Falls, Cashiers Sliding Rock, and Whitewater Falls. Perfect for all levels and ages!
From Frieze to Cannes, there are annual global film festivals, art fairs, art exhibitions, and events that excite culture vultures everywhere. Few, however, run the entire creative arts gamut quite like the Venice Biennale.
Perched atop 3.97 acres in Lake Toxaway Estates, this custom home offers unparalleled panoramic views of Lake Toxaway and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Craftsmanship defines this residence, evident in the meticulous selection of woods, masonry, and custom wrought iron railings.
Looking like an opulent chateau that’s been airdropped from Burgundy, Biltmore is an estate whose architectural splendor defies belief. As America’s largest home, built by George Washington Vanderbilt starting in the late 1880s, this Gilded Age estate sprawls across a mighty 8000 acres in Asheville’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.
With its secret society-worthy regalia and initiation ceremonies, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an organization steeped in tradition and ritual.
Originating in France in 1248 as a guild of goose roasters, it has evolved into a global network of epicureans, chefs, and enthusiasts who share a passion for gastronomy.
For those who live in Western North Carolina, nothing says summer quite like a leisurely drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. With sweeping vistas at high elevations and entertaining stops along the [...]
Rachel Wavra brings the perfect blend of hospitality, heart, and hustle to Silver Creek Real Estate Group. She developed her unerring eye for detail and total commitment to client satisfaction over a long career in the culinary [...]
In the high-stakes world of couture, where every stitch tells a story and every hemline hides a secret, Apple TV+ serves up a tantalizing dish with The New Look. But beware, beneath the layers of silk and tulle lies a drama as complex as a meticulously crafted gown … and just as prone to unraveling.
Ah, the French Riviera, where azure skies flirt with crystal-clear waters, Belle Époque cities, and postcard-perfect landscapes. As summer casts its golden glow upon this enchanting coastline, the allure of the Côte d’Azur becomes irresistible.
Welcome to one of the most magnificent estates on the entire Highlands-Cashiers Plateau! The exquisite Summer Hill Farm was designed and built by one of the area’s finest builders for his family’s own use and is now on the market for the first time since its creation.
When she’s not working with her team designing sumptuous interiors for the Plateau’s most exclusive homes, interior designer Carolyn Kendall is combing Parisian flea markets for one-of-a-kind finds or lifting her paddle at auction houses.
From May 2 to 4, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau witnessed a weekend of merriment and memories for anglers of all skill levels at The 13th Annual 3 River Fly Fishing Festival. Participants converged upon the town of Highlands and then scattered throughout the serene wilderness of Western North Carolina, fishing in three different rivers that each provided a unique and challenging experience. Beyond the festivities and shared enjoyment of the outdoors for entrants, the event supported a compelling local cause.
Once again, lovers of art will flock to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau this summer, converging upon The Village Green to delight in the seventh biennial Cashiers Plein Air Festival. From July 14 to 20, the gathering of painters and patrons provides an intimate glimpse into the artistic process, with abundant opportunities to mingle, shop, and celebrate fine art.
In a land of lush forests, pristine waterways, and rushing waterfalls, residents and visitors on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau suffer no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The area’s two largest [...]