This will be a great weekend to take a walk with your dog in Highlands North Carolina.  This Saturday, September 4th, marks the annual Mountain Tail Wagger Walk and Pet Fest, designed to not only show your support for our furry, four-legged friends but also to support the local Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

Here are some specifics about the event:

• online registration closes on Friday, September 3rd, registration can be done in person on the day of the walk.
• registration, start of walk and end of walk is at the Highlands Recreation Center.
• the cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.
• registration begins at 9:30 am and the walk begins at 10:30 am.
• the Pet Fest will take place from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.
• for more information click here or call 828-743-5752.

Living in Highlands NC offers residents a variety of ways to give back to the community and a walk like this annual event is but one way.  The community of Highlands North Carolina is one which focuses on its environment, the arts, nature conservancy and bettering the lives of all that live in the area.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

There couldn’t be a better time to look at luxury mountain real estate in Highlands North Carolina.  The low interest rates alone make jumping into a second home enticing, enabling quite a savings over the lifetime of a loan.  Additionally, there is no doubt that it is a buyers market, inventory is up and competition among sellers is growing.

Luxury homes in Highlands are unparalleled.  The craftsmanship combined with the stunning natural settings of the homes in our area provide ultimate getaways for those who are lucky enough to count Highlands NC as their home away from home.

The top notch dining options, world class golfing, shopping and culture that can be found in Highlands accents owning a luxury home in Highlands.  If you would like to learn more about Highlands real estate and take a tour of some of the finest homes in our area please contact us today.

Click here to see a list of some of the best bargains available today.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

The Gala of the Arts runs through September 2nd in Highlands NC, with a wine reception this Saturday at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa.  Over 800 works of art will be available to view or buy.  The collection is that of renowned collector and art aficionado, Ann Jacob.  This one-of-a-kind show will feature original oils, lithographs, watercolors, silkscreens and rare engravings.

There is no doubt that some amazing art will be available for all to view in Highlands North Carolina over the next few days.  The event, which opened Thursday, August 26, will feature talks by some of the artists, a book signing, wine receptions on Friday and Saturday, and a charity auction and wine event on Wednesday, September 1.  Click here to learn more about the Gala of the Arts.

Exposure to the arts is one of the aspects of Highlands which demonstrates its wonderful quality of life.  If you would like to learn more about living in Highlands NC please contact us today.  Whether you are looking for a primary home or a mountain getaway we can help find you the home of your dreams.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

Multi-media painter, artist, Mira Lehr, is headlining in Highlands North Carolina this week.  The Bascom will be hosting a talk by Lehr and a reception on Tuesday, August 24 at 4:30 p.m.  A mixer and cocktails will start the presentation and Lehr will take the floor at 5:00 p.m.

Residents and visitors of Highlands NC with an artistic leaning can take advantage of learning from Lehr this week as well.  Tuesday kicks off a great workshop led by Lehr.  The workshop is titled “Painting and Drawing” and artist Mira Lehr will teach the techniques of painting and layering, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., August 24 through 28.  For five days artists and aspiring artists can fine-tune their talents through the tutelage of Ms. Lehr.

The stunning natural setting of Highlands North Carolina is inspiring for all types of artists and The Bascom is a Highlands institution which both showcases the arts and helps aspiring artists improve.  Click here to learn more about The Bascom.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

Go hiking with the Nantahala Hiking Club in Cashiers NC this weekend. The hike will begin mid morning on Saturday, August 21st, with all interested hikers meeting at the Cashiers Wachovia Bank at 10 a.m.  This hike will be on the historic Chattooga River Trail, a hiking trail that extends into South Carolina and Georgia.  The hike will be six miles in length, spanning from Whiteside Cove Road to the Iron Bridge.  Call 828-743-1079 for more information or to reserve your spot on the hike.  All hikers are welcome to join this fabulous Cashiers hike.

Cashiers North Carolina is a beautiful setting in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains.  Hiking in Cashiers offers spectacular scenery, including mountain tops, flora and fauna, waterfalls and rivers.  A spectacular spot for a vacation, Cashiers also offers a wonderful lifestyle for those who choose to call it home.

For more information about Cashiers NC and the opportunities that exist here please do not hesitate to give us a call today.

Click here to learn more about the Chattooga River Trail.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

It is a great time to buy real estate in Cashiers NC.  Mortgage rates hit a new historical low this past week with rates averaging 4.44%.  It is a buyer’s market when it comes to Cashiers real estate.  Not only are mortgage rates incredibly low, enabling quite a savings over the lifetime of a loan, but home values are lower than they have been in recent years and inventory is high.

Summer is the time to look at real estate in Cashiers North Carolina.  Activities and festivities are in full swing and Cashiers could not be more alive.  Th e outdoor environment is what brings people to Cashiers but it is the lifestyle that keeps people here.  If you have been wanting to relocate to Cashiers or purchase a second home in this southern Blue Ridge Mountain region it is a great time to start looking.

Contact us today to learn more about the Cashiers real estate market.  We would be happy to educate you on the area and use our knowledge to help you find the perfect home that suits your needs.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

There is a great play opening this week in Highlands North Carolina.  The play Lettice & Lovage is taking the stage at the Highlands Playhouse, a comedy written by the same author who wrote Equus and Amadeus, Peter Shaffer.  Lettice & Lovage opens on Thursday, August 12th and runs through the 22nd.  This fun performance is certain to liven up an evening in Highlands and create great fodder for discussion. Click here for show times, further information and tickets.

On any given day or night there is something going on in Highlands North Carolina.  Whether you would like to partake in a physical, spiritual or cultural activity you can find something that fits the bill in this beautiful North Carolina mountain setting.  The Highlands Playhouse is but one cultural center in Highlands that prides itself on supplying the community with top notch theater and musical talent.

Please contact us today if you would like to learn more about the Highlands NC area and all that it has to offer.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

There is free music outdoors in Cashiers NC every Friday afternoon.  Rain or shine, Groovin’ on the Green is a happening event on the Village Commons from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. each Friday through October 1st.  Whether you live in Cashiers or are visiting the area feel free to bring your blanket and/or chairs, a picnic and your family and friends to enjoy this weekly community event.

Cashiers is a wonderful place to spend the summer and Groovin’ on the Green is just one way to experience the sense of community that is alive in this special place.  Many of the local restaurants offer meals to go for these special Friday afternoons.  For more information on Groovin’ on the Green call 828-743-1630 or click here.

Want to learn more about life in Cashiers North Carolina?  Contact us today.  Cashiers offers a fabulous quality of life in a naturally beautiful mountain setting.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

What does Highlands North Carolina have to offer?  Plenty.  Located in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, in southwestern North Carolina, Highlands is in the Nantahala National Forest, a spectacular setting that is well worth a visit.  In addition to a spectacular location, Highlands temperate climate is ideal.  Activities in Highlands NC include golf (fantastic golf at that), fly fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.  For the less avid outdoorsmen the shopping, dining and sightseeing are entertainment is fabulous.  The fine dining will not disappoint and on any given day one can witness a top notch play or listen to the melodious sounds of chamber music.

Graced with picturesque waterfalls, a quaint downtown, and a stunning landscape it is hard not to say that Highlands NC is a town that has it all.  Offering peace, serenity and a healthy quality of life Highlands is a great place to visit and an even better place to call home.

Click here to learn more about Highlands NC by visiting the Highlands Chamber of Commerce website.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.

Highlands Plateau Audubon Society Picnic will take place on the Village Green in Cashiers NC this Sunday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m. The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is a wonderful chapter of the national society, dedicated to preserving and appreciating the local birds and wildlife as well as preserving natural habitats and educating the public on the area and its inhabitants.  The Highlands and Cashiers area is fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from the Audubon Society through lectures that occur throughout the tear.

Highlands and Cashiers offer a stunning natural setting for this wonderful national association to enhance with both its knowledge and expertise.  The Audubon Society’s annual picnic brings nature lovers and environmental supporters from Highlands and Cashiers together to celebrate the beautiful area in which they all live.  Click here to learn more about the local Audubon Society.

For more information about Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, and for access to the Highlands/Cashiers NC MLS, contact Meadows Mountain Realty today, 866-526-3558 or email us today at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.