After just two outstanding seasons at Lonesome Valleys Canyon Kitchen in Western North Carolina, locally celebrated chef, John Fleer has garnered the attention of the [...]
Not unlike the stuff of dreams, the month of May in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina is filled with a seemingly endless rolling sea of color as wildflowers blanket the valley floor under a canopy of towering green trees and blue skies adorned with fluffy white clouds. The fragrance of newly blooming Dogwoods and Mountain [...]
The month of March, already synonymous with the celebration of one of the worlds most beloved holidays and the advent of springtime, now has another exciting event to add to its roster the debut of [...]
duPont Registry a name synonymous with the worlds finest inventory of luxury automobiles, opulent yachts, and lavish estates is the ideal match for Cashiers-based brokerage firm Silver Creek Real Estate Group. duPont Registry serves as an intermediary [...]
With the arrival of April comes the return of our much-anticipated seasonal friends to the mountains of Western North Carolina the daffodils, tulips, trillium, dogwoods, azaleas, and so much more. The early spring breezes carry the heavenly floral fragrance as they stir the surface on our lovely mountain lakes and streams, giving the sense [...]
During a month commonly associated with St. Patricks Day and the pursuit of good fortune, folks who live along the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau will tell you that they have already found the end of the rainbow. Comprised of a collection of unique mountain communities that are plentiful in Carolina charm and southern hospitality, this little [...]
Navigating the uncertain waters of the real estate market alone can be a daunting task for any home buyer or home seller. At no time does that statement ring truer than right NOW when faced with an ever-changing housing market resulting from a slowly recovering economy. [...]
Love is in the air and its contagious! Each year, a whole new round of couples and families discover our special little corner of the world on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and fall in love. Some feel a kinship to the people and places along the region that calls them back year-after-year, others are struck by a deep-seated passion that [...]
A true testament to the rich Appalachian culture that is synonymous with life in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a charming series of close to 30 historic log cabins can be found throughout the Highlands area. Masterfully constructed by builder Joe Webb during the 1920s and 1930s without the use of power [...]
With more than 60 structures in and around Highlands listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its easy to see that this is a place as rich in history as it is in [...]
The New Year represents many things to many people.For some, it is a time of renewal a time to focus on family and the things that are most important in ones life. For some, it is a time to tackle some goals lose weight, get more organized, or start on a new career path. For others, the New Year represents a time of new beginnings, a time of [...]
With the arrival of December to the mountains of Western North Carolina often comes a slew of Christmas traditionalists on the hunt for this years perfect Christmas tree. Cars topped with carefully strapped Fraser Firs pass through the festively adorned Crossroads on their way home as shoppers scurry past from one unique shop to the next the [...]
In a competitive industry where its often believed that youre only as good as your tagline, the emerging Silver Creek Real Estate Group offers their clients far more than just a slogan. Founded upon a solid belief in their credo of matching buyers with sellers, and dreamers with [...]
Host of CNN Newsroom and Chief Business Correspondent for one of the nations most respected news outlets, CNNs Ali Velshi recently loaned his expertise and talents to the December Issue of [...]
The word is out the world is finally discovering that Cashiers, North Carolina is filled with all sorts of hidden gems! Already well-known for our temperate year-round climates, [...]
On November 29, the water levels of Lake Toxaway will be lowered for the first time since 1990. An estimated drop of 6 to 7 feet will allow community property owners to perform repairs to seawalls, docks, and boathouses. During this time, the Lake Toxaway Community Association will also dredge [...]
During a month most commonly associated with Thanksgiving, those of us who live and work on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau have much for which to be thankful. We are truly blessed to call such a beautiful and unique part of the world home, with its glorious sunrises over the mountains and breathtaking sunsets over the mountain lakes. Our [...]
Peppered throughout the Carolina Preserve between Asheville, North Carolina and Glenville, South Carolina and surrounded by over one million acres of pristine protected parklands lies a collection of master-planned [...]
