Cashiers North Carolina is a green valley 3,500 feet high surrounded by mountains rising up to 5,000
feet. It's not the foothills, but the southern crest of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. While peaceful is definitely the best description for this
quiet mountain town, boring is never on the menu. Far from the typical
resort shops and crowds, Cashiers is a charming community playing host to
vibrant festivals, antique shops, crafts, shops, unique and palette
pleasing dining options, art galleries and more. Cashiers and Sapphire
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Arrowmont Stables
& Cabins. Experience the
spaciousness and adventure of this mountain retreat for your next
vacation. Imagine this as your home away from home. Your very
own private retreat.
Our goal is for you and your family or your group to have a great vacation
and fantastic retreat. This is why we choose to share our "mountain
retreat" and hideaway with you. So you can experience your
dream also. Experience Nature Firsthand on this 200 acre retreat.
Enjoy trout fishing, swimming, hunting for arrowheads and gems,
horseback riding. What a great way to spend time with your family. You
and your children will have memories that will linger forever. Arrowmont
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Mountain
Vacation Rentals. Mountain Vacation Rentals offers the
best selection of Premier homes in the Cashiers, Fairfield
Sapphire Valley Resort, Lake Glenville & Trillium Links and Lake
Club. We are nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina, offering your family an amazing blend of activities,
with the joy of a mountain, lake, river or golf course vacation
experience that for years were only known by few. Call us today at
(888) 743-0258 for individual reservation assistance. On-line
booking is available with real-time results. Mountain
Vacation Rentals site.
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Emerald
Crest. Two bedroom, two bath, full size sleeper sofa,
split up and down town home (tri-level)
within walking distance of Fairfield Lake and Lake Trail. Air
conditioning, fireplace, jacuzzi in master bath. Master bedroom on
lower level with king bed; guest bedroom at entry level with two
twin beds. Two decks, up and down. Some mountain view. Sleeps 4-5.
No smoking. We also offer 22 more beautiful. vacation rentals. Emerals
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Laurelwood
Mountain Inn. The
Laurelwood Mountain Inn has twenty-four charming rooms, suites and
cabins. This soothing retreat captures the hearts of vacationers
looking for a quiet spot to kick back and relax....a place to escape
the stresses of life for awhile and breath the fresh mountain air.
We will provide you with not only the privacy and convenience of
hotel or motel lodging, but also the personal touches and unique
amenities that will make your vacation memorable. Laurelwood
Mountain Inn site. |
Betsy
Paul Properties. Arriving in Cashiers 16 years ago Betsy
combined her artistic background with good communication, sales,
marketing and organizational
skills and went to work in the real estate business. Betsy's
approach begins with the belief that any client looking to sell
their property wants to hear the truth from their agent - and the
same holds true for buyers. As the adage goes, honesty is the best
policy. Clients have returned to Betsy for her expertise time an
again. Betsy
paul Properties site. |
Harry
Norman Realtors. Welcome
to Harry Norman Realtors, the leading luxury home spe-cialist in the
Highlands-Cashiers North Carolina Area. With more than 75 years of
experience in real estate, Harry Norman Realtors is now
one of the Top 30 Independent Real Estate Companies in North
America. Based in Atlanta, we service clients from all over this
continent, and are here in the Highlands-Cashiers area for you! Come
see us! Come enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Highlands Plateau,
and explore the many opportunities from Highlands to Cashiers to
Toxaway, to Bear Lake, High Hampton, Scaly Mountain and more! Stop
by our office in Mountain Brook Center in Highlands. Our hours are
Monday through Saturday, from 9am to 5pm and Sundays by appointment.
You’ll be sold on us! Harry
Norman Realtors site. |
Strawberry
Hill Cottage. Enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina
and the Smokey Mountains in this quaint lakefront cottage situated
on an acre of gently sloping land on Strawberry Hill Road. The home is
on Lake Glenville, which is considered one of the most pristine
lakes on the East Coast with a shoreline that extends 26 miles. The
lake offers spectacular views in a mountain setting and 5
waterfalls, one of which is at the end of the Strawberry Hill Cove.
The home has 130 feet of lakefront with a private boat dock and
canoe. The villages of Cashiers and Highlands are 5 and 12 miles
away respectively. Guests may enjoy all the amenities of Sapphire
Valley during their stay.
Strawberry
hill Cottage site. |
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EVENTS
AND ATTRACTIONS
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Gorges
State Park. Plunging
waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the
greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern
United States are found within Gorges State Park. An elevation that
rises 2,000 feet in only four miles, combined with rainfall in
excess of 80 inches per year, creates a temperate rain forest and
supports a collection of waterfalls.
Gorges
State Park site.
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Whitewater falls. Upper Whitewater
Falls, located in the Nantahala National Forest near Cashiers, North Carolina, drops
over 411 feet and is the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains. Lower
Whitewater Falls, located just across the border in South Carolina, drops
another 400 feet. The rugged terrain around these two waterfalls remains
wild and undeveloped. A paved, wheel-chair accessible walkway leads from
the parking lot to the upper overlook which provides an excellent view of the
upper Whitewater Falls. A lower overlook is located at the bottom of 154
wooden steps. Because of the difficult terrain surrounding Whitewater
Falls, visitors are urged not venture off the established trails. Whitewater
Falls site. |
Brevard
Music Center. Each summer more than 400 students, ages 14
through post-college, join professional musicians to
eat, breathe and sleep music for seven weeks. In addition to a
rigorous schedule of instruction, students collaborate with faculty
and guest artists in more than eighty public performances. Brevard
Music Center site. |
The
Cradle of Forestry in America. The Cradle is a place of
people, nature history and
the future. The story of the birth of
forestry in America is told here through exhibits, guided tours
along historic sites, and interpretive programs. Cradle
of Forestry site.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
MORE |
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Angie's Naturally
Bakery & Cafe. We at Annie's Naturally
are a small-town, Smoky Mountain bakery, committed to bringing wholesome,
organic products to the world. We strive to make a positive change in our
community and yours. Annie's offers healthy whole grain goodness from our
family to you and the ones you love. Angie's
Naturally Bakery and Cafe site
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The Library Club
Restaurant. Once
upon A Time......The Library is the oldest structure in Sapphire Valley.
It was built around 1864 and was part of a working farm, which produced
fresh vegetables, meats and wholesome dairy products for the old Fairfield
Inn. Established
as a private dining club in 1992, the Library was named after the lounge
in the Inn. Great effort was taken to protect the architectural integrity
of the original farmhouse. In 1999, it underwent a major renovation and
expansion of the dining facilities, outdoor patio and gazebo. Today,
as in the past we strive only to use the finest of ingredients, and serve
only the freshest available meats, poultry and seafood on this fall 2005
edition of our menu. All of our dishes are prepared to order, so please
understand this may take a little extra time. The
Library Club Restaurant site.
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Signal
Ridge Marina. Signal Ridge Marina
is a full service Marina offering Sales, Service, Storage and Rentals on
Lake Glenville in Western North Carolina. Located on Hwy. 107, 5 Miles
North of Cashiers, NC this marina established in 1994 is one of the
fastest growing facilities in Western North Carolina. A reputation for
Quality Products, personalized Service, Honesty and No Pressure Friendly
Dealing is their Goal. Signal
Ridge Marina site.
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High
Hampton Inn Golf Course. Each of the 18 holes on the golf
course is a new scenic experience. All tees, fairways, and
greens are lined by tall trees and offer scenic vistas. Designed by the
late, eminent golf course architect, George W. Cobb, ASGCA, the course
features bent grass greens and plays at 6,012 yards from the back tees. High
Hampton Inn Golf Course site.
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On The Veranda.
Alan and Marta Figel opened this rustic contemporary restaurant and
winebar in 1981, and have built a loyal and enthusiastic clientele
for their always interesting twists on
American and international dishes. The Figels have travelled extensively
in the Caribbean, Latin America, and
Asia. The flavors of these cuisines can be found in dishes on the menu and
in the daily specials. The building, which was originally built in 1937,
has a colorful history including use as a speakeasy. Alan and Marta
completely redecorated the interior, and now guests love to linger on the
verandah enjoying the lake view, and later at the wine
bar over one of the more than 200 American wines, ports, and champagnes
available by the bottle and glass. Each year since 1987. On
the Veranda site.
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Karen Weihs. She paints from inspiration found in both of the
Carolinas of scenes that move her. Her palette continues to evolve with
the richness of green, violet and orange in which she finds a
counterbalance. She is always looking for ways
to make one color play against another rather than merely being
representative of what the eye thinks it sees. Lately she has explored a
more figurative style but loves to explore anything that is challenging to
her. She sometimes uses realism as a base for coloristic simple
impressions, which she calls intuitive paintings, having a modern abstract
feel. Visit the
site.
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Midnight
Farm. Welcome to Midnight Farms, a home furnishings store
featuring the custom designs of rustic style furniture by Jim Grady, a
professional woodworker for 25 years. Jim and his wife, Pat, had a vision
in 1997 for a
home furnishings store that would feature Jim's unique mountain style
along with American and European antiques and unique accessories. The 4000
square foot barn and cottage includes a complete design studio with
interior designer, Ron Smith, to help you design and decorate your home,
be it in the mountains, on the lake, or in the city.
Midnight Farm site.
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Vintage Beams
& Timbers. Vintage Beams and Timbers, Inc. is a
multi-faceted company that has been a supplier of fine recycled and
antique lumber in the United States
for over ten years. We pride
ourselves on the comprehensive service that we are able to provide our
clients. In addition to
supplying antique beam material, we also offer custom truss package
fabrication, decorative corbel ends, floorings and paneling materials in a
variety of species. Vintage
Beams and Timbers site.
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Brookings-Orvis.
Brookings is located in the quaint
mountain village of Cashiers, NC. We offer a full line of men's and
women's gear for the outdoor sportsman or sportswoman - clothing, boots
and shoes, fishing
rods, reels and accessories, hunting and shooting supplies, plus all the
supplies you need for your "best friend" - your dog. Brookings
is owned and staffed by experienced fly fishermen, hunters, outfitters and
guides. Shop online.
Brookings-Orvis site.
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Highland Hiker.
We are an outdoor adventure retailer
located near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Highlands and Cashiers, North
Carolina. Specializing
in outdoor apparel as well as hiking and flyfishing gear/activities, we
serve clientele throughout the Southeast. We
have three locations- one in Cashiers and two in Highlands, North
Carolina. Shop online.
Highland Hiker site.
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Zoller Hardware.
Zoller Hardware, Gifts and Gadgets Mercantile located in Cashiers, NC, is
a full line hardware store featuring items in Plumbing, Electrical, Paint,
Lawn and Garden, Fasteners, Sports, and Tools. We also carry housewares
and have a large country gift department. Our gift department has unique
items from Stuffed, Carved or Resin BEARS to Amish built rocking chairs
and furniture. Shop online. Zoller
Hardware site.
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