The Town of Glenville.........Western North Carolinas Best Kept Secret

Originally named Hamburgh (and later Hamburg), it is believed that the Glenville community in the mountains of Western North Carolina was initially settled in 1827 as a frontier fort to protect early settlers from attacks by the native Cherokee Indians. In time, the [...]

Row, Row, Row Your Boat Life is but a Dream on Lake Toxaway

Visitors to Lake Toxawaybear witness to the beauty and serenity that first drew visionary E.H. Jennings to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in Western North Carolina. The Pittsburg entrepreneurs belief in the viability in this region as a resort destination led to the transformation [...]

A Jewel of a Find in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Originating as primarily a gold and gem mine town Sapphire, North Carolina is a jewel of a find along the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. In the early 19th Century, the Sapphire Valley region was reportedly the nations leading gold producing area until the California Gold Rush of 1849. Conjecture [...]

Life as it was Meant to be Lived Naturally

With a credo touting "Life as it was meant to be lived ... Naturally," the extraordinary 2,000-acre community of Chinquapin takes their charge very seriously. Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, homes in Chinquapin are architecturally designed to appear as one with the stunning [...]

Everything a Country Club Should Be Wildcat Cliffs Country Club in Western North Carolina

Perfectly perched at the base of the north face of Whiteside Mountain in Western North Carolina, Wildcat Cliffs Country Club is designed to accommodate those with a discerning taste, a passion for nature and a love of community. Providing a [...]

Escape to a Quaint Cottage in the Woods The Arrowhead Community in Cashiers, North Carolina

Over the river and through the woods

Nestled between the renowned Western North Carolina communities of Wade Hampton Golf Club, Chattooga Club and the historic village of Cashiers lies the exclusive gated community of Arrowhead. This small yet [...]

Western North Carolina Gets a Positive Nod From The Today Show and Travel + Leisure Magazine

During a recent airing of The Today Show Travel + Leisure Magazines International Editor, Mark Orwoll listed Western North Carolina as being one of the best Autumn get-aways in the nation to view the fabulous fall foliage. This is a wonderful part of [...]