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If you love the beach but dislike crowds, hot temperatures, and the oppressive humidity that comes with vacationing in s...
10/10/2025

If you love the beach but dislike crowds, hot temperatures, and the oppressive humidity that comes with vacationing in summer, consider a coastal getaway during shoulder season.

While the Southern shorelines are dotted with resort-laden urban areas, we’ve done the heavy lifting, exploring two unique coastal properties perfect for enjoying seaside cuisine, beach walks, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and fall’s milder weather.

Want to know where? Read the article!

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Get ready for sweater weather!Beth Ladd Shrimp Earring, Sweet Citrus Sweater, Pocket Pant, K Carr Satchel.All at Aiden L...
10/08/2025

Get ready for sweater weather!

Beth Ladd Shrimp Earring,
Sweet Citrus Sweater, Pocket Pant,
K Carr Satchel.
All at Aiden Lane, 644 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant.

Affordables Apparel

As it celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary year, The Bascom has fittingly chosen to celebrate continuity, strength,...
10/08/2025

As it celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary year, The Bascom has fittingly chosen to celebrate continuity, strength, and rebirth through the landmark Chatov Retrospective—an extensive exhibition that honors one family’s 125-year artistic legacy.

Read all about it in this issue.

Story by Liesel Schmidt.

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

Thank you for this stunning and tasty dish!Fall Hummus with Lemon & BeetsYield: About 2 cups2 small red beets, scrubbed...
10/06/2025

Thank you for this stunning and tasty dish!

Fall Hummus with Lemon & Beets

Yield: About 2 cups
2 small red beets, scrubbed (greens reserved for garnish)
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lemon zest (some reserved for garnish)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon honey
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Fresh vegetables and warm pita bread, for serving

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Toss the beets and rosemary with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until tender, about 40 minutes. Cool, peel, and roughly chop the beets.

Remove the chickpea skins by rubbing them between your fingers.

In a food processor, combine the beets, chickpeas, garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon zest and juice, tahini, and honey. Blend until mostly smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and add a few ice cubes to whip it until silky and light. Add tahini oil if needed to loosen.

Season to taste with salt and chill until cool. Serve topped with beet greens, sesame seeds, reserved lemon zest, and remaining olive oil. Enjoy with fresh veggies and warm pita.



Do you know Mary Alice Monroe?For New York Times bestselling author and conservationist Mary Alice Monroe, the search fo...
10/03/2025

Do you know Mary Alice Monroe?

For New York Times bestselling author and conservationist Mary Alice Monroe, the search for shelter—both physical and emotional—led her to the North Carolina mountains.

Her latest novel, "Where the Rivers Merge," takes a look at one family’s saga over land conservation and inheritance rights. A sweeping, historical novel about generational struggles, conservation, belonging, and spiritual connection.

Read all about it and connection to the mountains in North Carolina.

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Are you Wild for Wool and Mad About Plaid?Take a trip out to Winding Stair Farm in Franklin, North Carolina, with Emily ...
10/02/2025

Are you Wild for Wool and Mad About Plaid?

Take a trip out to Winding Stair Farm in Franklin, North Carolina, with Emily Davis to get the scoop on their Icelandic sheep.

Story in this issue!

Winding Stair Farm & Nursery


It's here!October! The new issue! Fall and foliage and black bears and buzzy places and people and good food.Let's celeb...
10/01/2025

It's here!

October! The new issue! Fall and foliage and black bears and buzzy places and people and good food.

Let's celebrate!




One last look at September fashion...Isla Payal Sydney shirtdress in Iris/Navy, Shield of Faith Rhodium cuff bracelet, S...
09/29/2025

One last look at September fashion...

Isla Payal Sydney shirtdress in Iris/Navy, Shield of Faith Rhodium cuff bracelet, Sterling silver cuff bracelet,
Shield of Faith sterling silver choker and
earrings.

All at Gracewear Collection

IslaPayal, ethical fashion for elegant women

Dreaming of leaves?You're in the right place!
09/26/2025

Dreaming of leaves?

You're in the right place!



Creative cocktails at The Kitchen & Bar at Hotel CashiersThe cozy space opens with a full bar and a robust wine selectio...
09/24/2025

Creative cocktails at The Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Cashiers

The cozy space opens with a full bar and a robust wine selection curated to pair well with the menus created by Chef Kelly Barbato, a true native of Highlands. He was on board for the launch, and with years of culinary experience in Highlands and Atlanta, he was ready to put his stamp on a new concept.

Read all about it in this issue.

Article by Kathryn Smith

Photos by Victor Venjohn



Explore the Plateau with experienced guidesHighland Excursion specializes in custom driving and hiking sightseeing tours...
09/22/2025

Explore the Plateau with experienced guides

Highland Excursion specializes in custom driving and hiking sightseeing tours throughout the Nantahala National Forest.

Read all about their services in this issue.

Written by Clint Kimberling
Photos by Justin Kingsland



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Plateau magazine is Your "Uptown Magazine," reflecting the lifestyle and interests of an upscale, educated readership. As a key resource for Jackson, Macon and Transylvania Counties (including the towns of Cashiers, Franklin, Glenville, Highlands, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire), we take great pride in bringing the best of our Western North Carolina region to those who are visiting, and those who live here year-round.

The magazine’s mission is simple: To offer readers compelling local and regional content that is thought-provoking and informative, and to provide information that will drive decision making. The arts, dining, travel, home & garden, style, people and trends—if it’s part of the WNC lifestyle, you’ll find it covered in the Plateau magazine.