A keen eye for beauty and a creative spirit drive Silver Creek Real Estate broker Debby Hall. 

With over thirty years of experience working as a successful interior designer and entrepreneur in Highlands and Atlanta, Debby has perfected the art of finding and crafting homes that reflect her client's personalities and [...]

Her terrain is rugged and unforgiving, her valleys vast, and her snow-capped peaks soaring. Her expansive tundra is braided by thousands of rivers, and her boreal forests and crystalline blue waters teem with life. Her storied history steeped in rich indigenous culture has inspired millions, and her tales of adventure and [...]

With busy lives and packed schedules, it can be challenging to pause and find the time to give our bodies the care and attention they deserve. We often ignore the discomfort, hoping it will just go away as we sweep the messages we are receiving under the rug. This year, we are saying goodbye to those aches and pains for good [...]

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Each new year brings with it the obligatory resolutions we have all made to get in shape, adopt a cleaner diet, try that new hobby, and expand ourselves further as critical and creative thinkers. Some of us take these opportunities and run, while others need help finding the time, motivation, or access to make [...]

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Just off Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina, you will find Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar - the perfect spot to stop for a drink or a bite to eat after perusing the shops downtown. The bistro specializes in handcrafted wood-fired pizzas, cast iron sandwiches, and fresh salads using ingredients from their [...]

Labyrinth at Miraval Arizona

Imagine a day spent in which each activity is set with intention, each meal is served with purpose, and each interaction rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul. Sounds almost unheard of, right? But it's not as uncommon as you might [...]

Every year, millions of visitors travel from far and wide to take in the majestic landscapes, roaming wildlife, and distinct Appalachian culture of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In fact, this is one of the most visited national parks in the country. Last year alone, the Great Smoky Mountains saw more than 14.1 million [...]

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One of the best things about traveling to faraway places is the perspective you gain from immersing yourself in other cultures and ways of life. In the United States, we often think we have everything figured out, but do we? In a culture driven by work and performance, it can be hard to balance our [...]

In anticipation of a new year for real estate on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, NC Living Magazine has asked Silver Creek Real Estate Group President and Owner Jochen Lucke to share his insight on the market for 2023. Over the last 15 years, Jochen has grown Silver Creek to include three offices, an [...]

Ingredients

(Yields 6-8 Portions)

6-8, 2-inch Center Cut Veal Shanks (ask your butcher)

1 Large, Yellow or Sweet Onion, Medium Diced

2 Large Carrots, Medium Diced

4 Stalks Celery, Medium Diced

3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced

4 Tablespoons Tomato [...]

Winter Activities

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The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau region of Western North Carolina offers visitors several unique opportunities to relax, explore, and unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The area boasts numerous festivals, art shows, and cultural activities that showcase the history and culture of the region while providing entertainment and fun activities for locals and tourists alike. Check out these upcoming events on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau of Western North Carolina.

Rancho La Puerta is a magical place where people escape from the mundane to revive their souls and gain a fresh outlook on life.

Year after year, the Ranch is voted a top spa destination by both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure magazines. As for what sets the Ranch apart from other spas and resorts, it’s difficult to narrow down [...]

Jennifer and Steve Snead-Smith have owned Highlands' Mountain Fresh Grocery for just one year, but if the lunchtime crowd on a recent Wednesday is any indication, they've already caught on to the vibe of downtown [...]

"This animal is over 125 years old, weighs 500 pounds, and is super slow, so be patient as it will take him several minutes to move past us,” says our naturalist guide. Like a good student, I stay still, Keens cemented to the dirt beneath them. Goosebumps rain down my arms and I feel each individual hair stand at attention. Everyone on the [...]

There is something about the orangey glow of an Aperol Spritz, Italy’s famous warm-weather sipper, that brings happiness. Originating in Italy in 1919 from the Barbieri brothers, Aperol can be the perfect added touch to just about any cocktail, but the Aperol Spritz is its most famous [...]

Lobster, specifically cold-water American lobster, are found in the Atlantic Ocean all the way north of Newfoundland to the Carolinas, the vast majority coming from Canada and New England. This is the type of lobster you generally see in restaurants, as well as grocery stores and specialty fish markets. Warm-water lobster tails, also called [...]

French luxury carmaker Bugatti has been perfecting its craft of making sophisticated automobiles for 110 years. To celebrate their history, this year they unveiled a futuristic supercar that is hailed as the most expensive new car ever. Recently selling for close to $19 million including taxes at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show in [...]

Set high atop a mountain bearing the same name, the homes at Big Sheepcliff provide some of the most spectacular vistas Western North Carolina has to offer. This private, well-established gated community in Cashiers also features large, secluded lots for building a new mountain getaway. Big Sheepcliff is ideally located just a few minutes [...]