Plateau Magazine

06/19/2026

Dreaming of Sunday brunch already? Our latest issue has the rundown on local offerings. Pick up a copy or check out our online version of the article here: https://theplateaumag.com/linger-a-little-longer

06/17/2026

After an extensive five-year renovation, Jarrett House in Dillsboro, NC, now stands ready to welcome guests into the warmth of the past while positioning itself as a cultural focal point and premier event center. Learn more about the revitalization of this regional favorite destination in our new issue, or online here: https://theplateaumag.com/more-than-a-memory

06/14/2026

"Ultimately, the new luxury is about emotional longevity—and it demands a more thoughtful, artful approach to lakefront and mountain living." Learn more about Nth Degree and their approach to luxury real estate, interior design, and renovation services in our latest issue.

06/11/2026

Christian Palazzolo just happens to be a high school freshman, but he's also an award-winning photographer! Come see him this weekend, June 12 and 13, from 2-4 pm at The Bascom, where his work will be featured at a pop-up trunk show during Highlands Motoring Festival. Porsche Asheville will be there too. Take home one of Christian's incredible prints (or several) for the car lover in your life!

06/11/2026

Want a sneak peek? Check it out here!

This issue to celebrate our 250th anniversary, we highlighted some history on pre-Revolutionary protest and celebrated with the Clans in

06/10/2026

It's here! Get your copy now!

05/28/2026

You know what this means!

The annual airing of the quilts presented by the takes place this weekend from 11am - 3pm.

05/26/2026

The mountains are calling, and the music is answering.

After a year away, the Bear Shadow Music Festival Bear Shadow returns May 29–31 with a lineup packed with powerhouse talent and unforgettable performances.

Headliners include on Saturday and on Sunday, joined by an incredible roster featuring , , Marc Broussard Kashus Culpepper, Pony Bradshaw, and J & The Causeways.

“We are bringing the heat with this lineup!” says festival director Casey Reid of Eleven Events. With Grammy winners, nominees, and some of the most exciting artists in music today, Bear Shadow has once again proven itself a must-see destination for music lovers.

Who's heading to the mountains this weekend?

05/21/2026

Who's up for with this delicious sipper?

Recipe and photo by .gooding

Highcountry Lemon Spritz
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
2 oz limoncello
1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 oz prosecco
1 oz soda water
Mint sprig and cucumber ribbon or slice, for garnish

Directions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add limoncello and lemon juice.
3. Slowly pour in prosecco.
4. Top with soda water and gently stir once.
5. Garnish with mint and cucumber. Serve immediately.

05/18/2026

Mountain town staple, outdoor outfitter, and community hub all in one.

For nearly 30 years, Highland Hiker in Cashiers has been gearing up hikers, paddlers, campers, and generations of mountain families with everything from boots and outerwear to handcrafted outdoor goods. Now, with new ownership of the surrounding property, expect even more—from native plant pop-ups to expanded community experiences.

Story by Dawn Liles for Plateau Magazine.