Halloween in Highlands NC is a real treat. Of course costumes are welcome and celebrations abound in our mountain community where everyone has an opportunity to celebrate Halloween in their own way.

On Saturday the Cyprus Restaurant will host the Cyprus Halloween Costume Party, with live music provided by Reggie Infinity and DJ Johnny O. All ages are welcome on the outside patio and there will be a variety of drink Specials. The music will begin at 9 pm, call 828-526-4429 for more information.

If you are looking for an artistic way to start Halloween evening, The Bascom will not disappoint with its Spooky Raku. Red pots will glow with the night sky as a backdrop. Costumes are a must to celebrate, and this is a great stop before heading to Main Street, to continue Halloween evening in Highlands NC.

Monday is Halloween day, a special time in downtown Highlands when Main Street will be blocked off to traffic and merchants have their doors open to welcome the costumed characters that wander past. This event is fun for all ages and is sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

Madison’s Restaurant is also joining in the Highlands Halloween fun, with a costume contest and great prizes. The Wine Garden Monster Bash will take place from 6 to 9 pm, with contest judging taking place at 8 pm. The Most Original costume will win a spa treatment at the Spa at Old Edwards, Best Couple will win dinner for two at Madison’s Restaurant. Call 828-787-2625 for more information.

Holidays are special events in Highlands NC. Contact us today to learn more about living in Highlands. Whether you are looking for a vacation home, an investment, or your dream home, we can help locate the Highlands NC real estate that best suits your needs.

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

Oktoberfest will kick off in Highlands NC tomorrow!  Oktoberfest is a Bavarian tradition involving music, dancing, beer, and food, signaling the arrival of Fall.  In Highlands NC Oktoberfest involves food and beer and so much more!  Oktoberfest takes place for the entire month of October at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a tradition signaling the arrival of a beautiful new season, and special savings that come along with the change.

Oktoberfest is a perfect opportunity to visit Highlands NC and take advantage of luxurious spa packages, delectable dining deals, and of course some Bavarian style beer! Oktoberfest is about enjoying Highlands, the change of seasons, and the wonderful setting in which we live. 

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is continually recognized as a top destination and a top spa in not only North Carolina but the entire country.  October is a perfect time to soak in the beauty of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains while treating yourself to some pampering at the same time.  Click here to learn more about all that Oktoberfest has to offer in Highlands NC.

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

Are you looking for something to do in Highlands NC this weekend?  You certainly don’t have to look very far.  Perhaps you want to hit some golf balls, tennis balls, or cast a lure, or maybe enjoy some rock n’ roll or tour some of Highlands finest homes.  Then again, you could do a little of all of the above, and so much more.

Enjoy some good old fashioned rock n’ roll this weekend in Highlands NC.  The Performing Arts Center in Highlands will be alive with classic, early rock and roll sounds while the Highlands Male Chorus belts out a variety of hits you are sure to know.  The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $12, call 526-9047 for more information.

Saturday is the day of the highly anticipated Kitchen Tour, a perfect opportunity to see the inside of some of the nicest homes in Highlands NC.  The kitchen is the heart of the home and Saturday is a great time to see new trends, classic designs, and how the kitchen is evolving.  Click here to visit the website for the Highlands Laurel Garden Club, the sponsor of the Kitchen Tour.

There is always something going on in Highlands NC.  Contact us any time to learn more about living in Highlands NC and all that our spectacular area has to offer.  There could be a better time to explore Highlands real estate, where owning a home offers an exceptional lifestyle and a lifetime of memories in the making.

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

Mark your calendars for kitchens in Highlands NC.  Saturday, September 24th marks the fabulous Highlands Kitchen Tour, a great time to view some of the areas finest homes and  get inspired by what each kitchen has to offer.

Hosted by the Laurel Garden Club, the Highlands Kitchen Tour will provide access to 7 kitchens in some of the most glorious homes in Highlands North Carolina.  The night before the Kitchen Tour will be an opening reception/patron’s party at the Rainwater estate.  This home is in a stunning setting, offering sweeping views, and of course the kitchen isn’t bad either!

Highlands NC is home to some gorgeous homes and the kitchens that will be available to be seen throughout the tour represent old and new, encompassing a variety of styles and a myriad of designs.

Events like the Kitchen Tour in Highlands NC offer inspiration for anyone considering remodeling a home now or in the future.  Tickets are $50 for the tour and $125 for the patron’s party.  Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

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

There is music, music, and more music to enjoy this weekend in Highlands NC.  From a battle of the bands to a string quartet, if you like music you’ll love being in Highlands. 

Friday, August 12th, Friday Night Live takes begins at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Highlands.  Make your way to the Town Square to listen to the bluegrass, mountain ballads, and original music of Mountain Hoo Doo.

Also on Friday is the Battle of the Bands, held at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m.  The Linden String Quartet and the Attaca String Quartet will create the magical sounds of Mozart, Walton, and Mendelssohn.

Saturday, August 13th, Highlands Idol will take place at the old gym in the Highlands School.  Showcasing amazing local talent, from bands to solo acts, this is an evening of promising talent that will benefit Relay for Life.

Also on Saturday, in nearby Cashiers, another evening of the Battle of the Bands will be held at the Albert Carlton Library at 5 p.m.  The Linden String Quartet and the Attaca String Quartet will again create the magical sounds of Mozart, Walton, and Mendelssohn.

Sunday, August 14, the Final Gala wraps up the 30th annual Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center at 5 p.m. will showcase performers that include the Linden Quartet, the Attacca Quartet, Laura Ardan on clarinet, Lea Kibler on flute, Valerie Von Pechy Whitcup on harp, William Ransom on piano, Doug Sommer on bass, and Carl Nitchie playing the bassoon.

Highlands NC offers exposure to a variety of arts, musical, performing, and visual, in a stunning mountain setting.  While special events take place throughout the year the area’s lively arts scene is especially evident during the summer months.  Contact me today to learn more about living in Highlands NC and the unique real estate opportunities that exist here.  As an experienced Highlands REALTOR® I can offer access to all Highlands real estate that is currently listed for sale, as well as information that will help you get to know our fabulous area.

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

Catch summer in bloom in Highlands NC this weekend with the Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival that runs through Sunday, July 10th.  This is the weekend that gardening enthusiasts gather to ooh and aah over a plethora of plants and flowers, with the chance to view five majestic gardens in Highlands Country Club.  In addition there will be a flower show, garden luncheon, photographs on display, and lectures.

• Catch the Garden Tour on Saturday at 9 am, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.  Shuttles will depart from the Highlands Civic Center.
• The Flower Show will take place at the Bascom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

There is no doubt that summer brings out the best of Highlands, offering a wealth of activities and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.  The Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival, celebrating its 13th year, is but one of many festivals that take place in our unique area.

Please contact us today to learn more about Highlands real estate opportunities.  Highlands offers exceptional vacation ownership opportunities as well as a lifetime of memories in the making.

Click here to visit the website for the Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival.

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

Ladies, gather your friends and spend this Thursday at the Old Edwards Farm new Pavilion viewing the latest summer fashions from Acorns.   Enjoy champagne upon arrival and nibble on delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Johannes Klapdohr of Madison’s Restaurant.   The show will be accompanied by live Ambient Music.  Learn the newest make-up techniques with a demonstration from the Old Edwards Spa make-up artists.   Learn the basics of face shape contouring and highlighting, personal color com­bining, application techniques, eye contouring and accenting, product knowledge, and brush use.  You will leave with the knowledge to enhance your individual beauty.   

Top off your afternoon, with a shopping trip to Acorns on Main Street where you will enjoy complimentary champagne and a 10% discount off merchandise in the store and in the Spa.

Mark your calendar for Thursday June 9, 2011 at 11:30 am.    Reservations may be made by calling 828.787.2625.  

Thirty years ago The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) was established when special operation personnel were killed on the mission to rescue the American hostages held in Iran.     Organized to ensure that the children of  fallen special operations personnel would receive a college education,  the foundation provides financial aid, counseling and scholarship grants.   Although these children are spread across the entire country, North Carolina has the largest number of children in the program.    The foundation also provides immediate expense money for families of wounded troops to be with their soldiers when they return from battle.

June 6th will be the kick-off for this year’s events, starting with the Bill Horwitz Memorial Golf Tournament at Cullasaja Club with a 12 noon shot-gun start.    The on June 9th at 5:30 pm, there will be a Silent/Live Auction at the Highlands Community Building with food prepared and donated by Cyprus Restaurant.

The events continue on June 10th with a spaghetti dinner at the Highlands Recreation Center at 5:30 pm and conclude on June 11th with the Special Operations Adventure Race.    The start for the race is 7:00 am at Main and 5th Street.

This is the ninth year that the SOAR committee will be raising money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.   They have raised $450,000 so far through the dedication and hard work of many volunteers and through the generosity of the merchants and donors in Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire NC area.    Donations may be sent to SOWF at P.O. Box 923, Highlands NC 28741.  For more information on specific events or to volunteer, please call Nancy Horwitz at 828.526.0224.    You can visit their website at www.specialops.org to learn about this great 4 Star Rated Charity.

Each year about this time, the ladies of the Mountain Garden Club and their helpers gather a fabulous inventory of native plants to be sold to area residents for their gardens.   These plants are grown locally so they are acclimated to our local climate and with just a little watering and care should flourish.  

The sale starts at 9 am on Saturday May 29th at eh Ball Field in Highland on Highway 64 (The Cashiers Road), about three blocks from Main Street Highlands.    There will be a huge variety of hostas, perennials, shrubs, herbs, flowering bushes and more.    Heirloom tomatoes will be a very popular plant again this year and will be limited in the number of plants available.    The number of plants and the variety of species continues to expand each year.

Garden Club members will be on hand to advise buyers about planting and caring for the plants they buy.  The will also be able to tell purchasers about likes and dislikes for various plants, plus where they should be planted for best growth.

The proceeds from the sale fund the club’s many community projects, esp[ecially scholarships for students pusuing a degree in the field of horticulture, landscape design, forestry management, or golf course management.    The funds also support the wonderful butterfly garden at the Highlands School and the gardens at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center.

Shoppers should come early for the best selection.  The Club will provide wheelbarrows and wagons and helpers to load up your plants.   This is a great opportunity to have beautiful landscaping or a lush garden this summer.    Remember it is cash only to buy,  no credit cards.     

For more information on the plant sale, please call any of the brokers at Meadows Mountain Realty at 828.526.1717 or email us at info@meadowsmtnrealty.com.      We are here to help you with all of your real estate needs.

Once again, The Bascom will kick-start the summer season in Highlands NC with a three-day celebration of wine, food and the arts.    From May 19th through the 21st,   participants will wine and dine with some of the most respected wine makers in the world who will team up with the Southeast’s most renowned chefs.

Opening Night Private Home Dinners will feature Chef John Besh from Restaurant August in New Orleans, Chef Carvel Gould from Canoe in Atlanta, Chef Frank Lee from S.N.O.B (Slightly North of Broad) in Charleston, Chef John Fleer (former chef at Blackberry Farm) of Canyon Kitchen in Cashiers,  and Chef Todd Ginsberg from Bocado in Atlanta.    Wineries will have principals in attendance to share their wine and answer questions about their craft.

On Friday evening, the Grand Tasting Meet and Greet is a “stock your cellar” celebration at The Bascom, sponsored by Mountain Fresh Groceries.   Following the tasting will be intimate winemaker dinners at area restaurants including Wolfgang’s on Main, Paoletti’s, Madison’s Restaurant and The Gamekeeper’s Tavern in Sapphire.   Reservations for these dinners should be made directly at the participating restaurant and are on a first come, first served basis.

New this year is Catch the Spirit Village Sip and Stroll sponsored by Bryson’s Food Store.      Guests will spend Saturday afternoon wandering through Bryson’s or the shops at Town Square tasting wine and learning more about winemaking.

The weekend’s final event will take place Saturday evening at The Bascom.  The Grand Gala Benefit Wine Dinner and Auction will be an event to remember.   The auction includes some rare and collectible French wines; a VIP weekend for two couples with tours, tastings and dinners at Reynolds Family Winery and Lambert Bridge Winery; an exclusive trip to Charleston during Spoleto Festival; and a 15L bottle of Clicquot Champagne.  

The funds raised by the “Collective Spirits” events benefit The Bascom by providing critical operating funds.  The Bascom is open year round.    For more information on The Bascom “Collective Spirits” or other visual arts programming please visit their website at www.TheBascom.org or call 828.526.4949.