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ou know what this means!The annual airing of the quilts presented by the  takes place this weekend from 11am - 3pm.     ...
05/28/2026

ou know what this means!

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

The mountains are calling, and the music is answering.After a year away, the Bear Shadow Music Festival Bear Shadow retu...
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?

Who's up for   with this delicious sipper?Recipe and photo by .gooding Highcountry Lemon SpritzServings: 1Ingredients:2 ...
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.

Mountain town staple, outdoor outfitter, and community hub all in one. For nearly 30 years, Highland Hiker in Cashiers h...
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.

Cue the synths and crank the nostalgia!Saturdays on Pine returns with a lineup of regional bands and musicians -  and th...
05/15/2026

Cue the synths and crank the nostalgia!

Saturdays on Pine returns with a lineup of regional bands and musicians - and this week, they are spotlighting .luvr

Blending the bold glam of power dressing with punk edge and modern attitude, LazrLuvr delivers a retro revival that’s equal parts rebellious and ridiculously fun.

Welcome to retro reinvention.

It’s true — you never know whom you’ll meet at Slow Season Supper Club at Flat Mountain Farm On any given night, the tab...
05/13/2026

It’s true — you never know whom you’ll meet at Slow Season Supper Club at Flat Mountain Farm

On any given night, the table might include a local business owner and family, a couple visiting from Atlanta chasing good music and great food, Flat Mountain neighbors, off-season travelers, or a hungry magazine editor ready for the next course.

What starts as a room full of strangers quickly turns into something else entirely: stories shared over candlelight, conversations between courses, and the kind of community that only happens around a table.

A dinner party made up of people who may have never crossed paths otherwise — connected for one evening by the simple joy of gathering together.

Read all about it in this issue.

Story by Emily Davis

Photos by Bailey Garrot

What do you know about hummingbirds?Let Kingsley Guy walk you though the legends and lore as the ruby-throated hummingbi...
05/11/2026

What do you know about hummingbirds?

Let Kingsley Guy walk you though the legends and lore as the ruby-throated hummingbird returns to the Plateau.

Flat Mountain Farm burst onto the scene in March 2021, after luxury hotel designer Margaret Shutze and husband Chris, a ...
05/08/2026

Flat Mountain Farm burst onto the scene in March 2021, after luxury hotel designer Margaret Shutze and husband Chris, a custom-furniture maker, spent 14 months transforming the 28-acre rhododendron farm into a retreat destination.

Read all about it in this issue.

Words by

Flat Mountain Farm

It's almost the weekend, and this versatile cake can carry you from brunch to dinner.Orange Olive Oil CakePhoto and reci...
05/07/2026

It's almost the weekend, and this versatile cake can carry you from brunch to dinner.

Orange Olive Oil Cake

Photo and recipe by .gooding

Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8–9 inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment.
2. In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, olive oil, yogurt, vanilla, orange zest, orange juice, and milk. Blend until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold until just combined.
5. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, until deeply golden and set in the center.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

The Brookside Estate in High Hampton has been a cherished family retreat and an important venue for a variety of functio...
05/04/2026

The Brookside Estate in High Hampton has been a cherished family retreat and an important venue for a variety of functions that are now part of Cashiers’ history for more than a quarter-century. The owner, philanthropist Deen Day Sanders, recently listed the property for sale, including its furnishings and fixtures, which represent a lifetime of curation across the country and the world.

Read all about it in this issue.

Story by Kathryn Smith

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