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Field Guide to the Plateau | Fall 2025

Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of ELEVATE, a quarterly online magazine featuring local businesses, events, and happenings on the Highlands-Cashiers plateau in beautiful Western North Carolina.

We hope that you will find it useful as well as entertaining!  Enjoy!

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Congratulations to @johnhbynum on earning the Honor Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 17% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network.

John has one of the most memorable origin stories in this market: a Marine, a former Department of Defense contractor, and the man who opened Cigars of Cashiers after falling in love with this area on a vacation in 1996 and deciding to stay. He has been a year-round, full-time Realtor on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau ever since, turning clients into loyal friends with his honest, no-nonsense approach and genuine commitment to their goals.

Cashiers got lucky when John came through on that vacation. Congratulations, John.

#JohnBynum #HonorSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate 1 Congratulations to @johnhbynum on earning the Honor Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 17% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. John has one of the most memorable origin stories in this market: a Marine, a former Department of Defense contractor, and the man who opened … This one is rare.

3 bed · 3 bath · $1,595,000 · Highlands, NC

No HOA. No restrictions. One-level living with cathedral ceilings, two fireplaces, and a private stream just outside Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.

845 Whiteside Mountain Road.

Reach out to @cristina_vives_realtor and @ctygirlmtnworld for more information. 10 This one is rare. 3 bed · 3 bath · $1,595,000 · Highlands, NC No HOA. No restrictions. One-level living with cathedral ceilings, two fireplaces, and a private stream just outside Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. 845 Whiteside Mountain Road. Reach out to @cristina_vives_realtor and @ctygirlmtnworld for more information. Congratulations to Louise Booth on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network.

The Leading Edge Society is awarded to agents who have reached a standard of production that sets them apart on a national scale. Louise earned this recognition through consistent dedication to her clients and her craft, and we are proud to have her on our team.

Congratulations, Louise.

#LouiseBooth #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty  #LuxuryRealEstate Congratulations to Louise Booth on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. The Leading Edge Society is awarded to agents who have reached a standard of production that sets them apart on a national scale. Loui… Charming, accessible, and completely unrestricted. This 2018 mountain retreat just outside Highlands checks boxes most properties in this area simply can't.

No zoning means no limits on how you use it. Primary home, second home, short-term rental, or all three at different points in life. That kind of flexibility this close to downtown Highlands doesn't come around often.

✦ No restrictions. Real flexibility. Just outside city limits with no zoning, use it as a primary home, second home, or short-term rental. Near Highlands, that last one is significant.

✦ Thoughtfully accessible. Handicap accessible on the main level without sacrificing style. Rare in a mountain home.

✦ Built right. 2018 construction with 2x6 framing, foam insulation, and an encapsulated crawlspace. Year-round comfort at elevation.

✦ Firepit with a recirculating water feature. Not a cheap add-on. A genuine outdoor living moment.

Come see it in person. Open House this Wednesday, May 13th from 3 to 6 PM at 400 Cole Mountain Circle, Highlands, NC. Reach out to @johnhbynum for more details. Charming, accessible, and completely unrestricted. This 2018 mountain retreat just outside Highlands checks boxes most properties in this area simply can't. No zoning means no limits on how you use it. Primary home, second home, short-term rental, or all three at different points in life. That kind of flexibility this… Tucked beneath Little Sheepcliff's dramatic rock face in Cashiers, North Carolina's coveted Cedar Ridge Estates, this single-level residence sits above 3,700 feet elevation. Cool summers, crisp mountain air, and views that never get old. And that's just the outside.

Three jewels worth the drive up:

✦ A kitchen that means it. Dual islands, a copper range hood, 48" six-burner range, and Sub-Zero fridge. This isn't staging. It's how someone actually cooks.

✦ A floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace that stops every first-time visitor cold. The kind of feature that makes a room feel carved out of the mountain itself.

✦ It's not a house. It's a compound. Main residence, attached guest cottage, and above-garage living space on 3 private, level acres. Room for everyone, with enough separation that no one's in each other's way.

3 beds · 4.5 baths · 5 min to Cashiers crossroads

Swipe to see why this one's different. Then reach out. Showings are going fast. 🔗 Link in bio. Tucked beneath Little Sheepcliff's dramatic rock face in Cashiers, North Carolina's coveted Cedar Ridge Estates, this single-level residence sits above 3,700 feet elevation. Cool summers, crisp mountain air, and views that never get old. And that's just the outside. Three jewels worth the drive up: ✦ A kitchen that m… Highlands shows up for each other.

Yesterday evening’s Highlands Community Dinner was a reminder of what makes this community so special: good food, familiar faces, new conversations, and neighbors taking care of neighbors.

We were proud to sponsor this meaningful evening and grateful to see so many smiling faces gathered together.

A special thank you to the Counseling Center of Highlands for organizing the event and for the important work they continue to do for our community. We’d also like to recognize our very own @iamkarahardy a broker with our firm, who serves on the Counseling Center’s board and gives her time in service to this mission.

Join us on May 14 for “A Night to Bee Kind” Rotary Bingo, benefiting the Counseling Center of Highlands. Their work helps provide accessible mental health resources, counseling, and support for individuals and families across our community.

Community is one of the greatest parts of life on the Plateau, and evenings like this make that clear.

#HighlandsNC #HighlandsCommunity #CounselingCenterOfHighlands #BHHSMeadowsMountainRealty #CommunityMatters 2 Highlands shows up for each other. Yesterday evening’s Highlands Community Dinner was a reminder of what makes this community so special: good food, familiar faces, new conversations, and neighbors taking care of neighbors. We were proud to sponsor this meaningful evening and grateful to see so many smiling faces gat… Congratulations to Angie Longgood on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network.
The Leading Edge Society recognizes agents who meet a rigorous national production standard, and Angie earned it through expertise, consistency, and the trust she has built with clients across the Highlands and Cashiers markets. We are proud to have her on our team and grateful for everything she brings to it.
Congratulations, Angie.

#AngieLonggood #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #LuxuryRealEstate Congratulations to Angie Longgood on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. The Leading Edge Society recognizes agents who meet a rigorous national production standard, and Angie earned it through expertise, c… Some places don’t just preserve history. They carry the character of a community.

Join us in celebrating the Zachary-Tolbert House and get involved with the @cashiershistoricalsociety volunteer weekend on Thursday, May 21!

The Zachary-Tolbert House offers a look into the Plateau’s early mountain life, from hand-built craftsmanship and original details to the stories that shaped this valley long before it became one of Western North Carolina’s most sought-after communities.

For residents, it’s a reminder of what makes this place meaningful. For future residents, it’s a glimpse into the depth, character, and sense of place that define life here.

Save this for your next Cashiers outing, and follow us for more local lifestyle, history, and real estate on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

#CashiersNC #HighlandsNC #CashiersHistory #ZacharyTolbertHouse #CashiersHistoricalSociety Some places don’t just preserve history. They carry the character of a community. Join us in celebrating the Zachary-Tolbert House and get involved with the @cashiershistoricalsociety volunteer weekend on Thursday, May 21! The Zachary-Tolbert House offers a look into the Plateau’s early mountain life, from hand-built… Congratulations to Don Collins on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network.

Don has been one of the most respected names in Highlands-Cashiers real estate for more than three decades. With over $500 million in career sales and a specialty in vacation and investment properties, he brings a level of experience and market insight that is genuinely difficult to match. Don has called Cashiers home for nearly 40 years, and the trust his clients place in him is a direct reflection of who he is in this community.

Three decades in, and he is still delivering at the highest level. Congratulations, Don.

#DonCollins #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate Congratulations to Don Collins on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. Don has been one of the most respected names in Highlands-Cashiers real estate for more than three decades. With over $500 million in c… Congratulations to @maryabranyirealtor on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network.

Mary has called the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau home since 2001, and she has been serving clients here with remarkable dedication since 2004. Known for her above-and-beyond approach, her deep community roots, and her ownership of Fusion House @fusionyogaandwellness_ , Mary brings a quality-of-life perspective to real estate that her clients feel from the very first conversation.

This recognition reflects exactly the kind of professional she is every single day. Congratulations, Mary.

#MaryAbranyi #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate 2 Congratulations to @maryabranyirealtor on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. Mary has called the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau home since 2001, and she has been serving clients here with remarkable dedicatio… Celebrating 14 years of wellness, community, and growth.

We’re proud to see our own @maryabranyi bring her vision to life with the launch of Fusion House (FKA Fusion Yoga & Wellness @fusionyogaandwellness_). Her work ethic, consistency, and care for people show up in everything she builds and this space is no exception.

Join us this Friday, May 1 from 4–7pm to experience it firsthand: Yoga. Recovery. Relaxation. All right here in Cashiers.

Step inside, enjoy live music and wine from @davisfamilyvineyards and see what makes this place special.

#CashiersNC #HighlandsNC #MountainLife #WellnessLifestyle #828isgreat Celebrating 14 years of wellness, community, and growth. We’re proud to see our own @maryabranyi bring her vision to life with the launch of Fusion House (FKA Fusion Yoga & Wellness @fusionyogaandwellness_). Her work ethic, consistency, and care for people show up in everything she builds and this space is no exceptio… Quiet luxury is taking over the heart of the home.

The “invisible kitchen” is redefining how today’s luxury buyers want to live.  Where appliances disappear, cabinetry feels like custom furniture, and every detail is intentionally understated. The result is a space that blends seamlessly into the home, allowing architecture, materials, and mountain views to take center stage.

We’re seeing this trend gain momentum across Highlands and Cashiers. Especially in homes designed for elevated entertaining and effortless living.

Explore the full blog at the link in our bio to learn more.

 #LuxuryRealEstate #KitchenDesign #InteriorDesign #QuietLuxury #ModernMountainLiving Quiet luxury is taking over the heart of the home. The “invisible kitchen” is redefining how today’s luxury buyers want to live. Where appliances disappear, cabinetry feels like custom furniture, and every detail is intentionally understated. The result is a space that blends seamlessly into the home, allowing archit…
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Congratulations to @johnhbynum on earning the Honor Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 17% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. John has one of the most memorable origin stories in this market: a Marine, a former Department of Defense contractor, and the man who opened Cigars of Cashiers after falling in love with this area on a vacation in 1996 and deciding to stay. He has been a year-round, full-time Realtor on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau ever since, turning clients into loyal friends with his honest, no-nonsense approach and genuine commitment to their goals. Cashiers got lucky when John came through on that vacation. Congratulations, John. #JohnBynum #HonorSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty This one is rare. 3 bed · 3 bath · $1,595,000 · Highlands, NC No HOA. No restrictions. One-level living with cathedral ceilings, two fireplaces, and a private stream just outside Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. 845 Whiteside Mountain Road. Reach out to @cristina_vives_realtor and @ctygirlmtnworld for more information.
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Beautiful property!
@melodyanne777 thank you!!! Reach out to Cristina or I if you have anybody looking up this way! It’s a perfect mountain home!
@melodyanne777 We couldn’t agree more!
Stop omg😍 this is luxury marketing👏👏
@authorjourdanawebber you’re so sweet!!! Would love to see you again soon. Let us know when you’re in town next!
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Congratulations to Louise Booth on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. The Leading Edge Society is awarded to agents who have reached a standard of production that sets them apart on a national scale. Louise earned this recognition through consistent dedication to her clients and her craft, and we are proud to have her on our team. Congratulations, Louise. #LouiseBooth #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Charming, accessible, and completely unrestricted. This 2018 mountain retreat just outside Highlands checks boxes most properties in this area simply can't. No zoning means no limits on how you use it. Primary home, second home, short-term rental, or all three at different points in life. That kind of flexibility this close to downtown Highlands doesn't come around often. ✦ No restrictions. Real flexibility. Just outside city limits with no zoning, use it as a primary home, second home, or short-term rental. Near Highlands, that last one is significant. ✦ Thoughtfully accessible. Handicap accessible on the main level without sacrificing style. Rare in a mountain home. ✦ Built right. 2018 construction with 2x6 framing, foam insulation, and an encapsulated crawlspace. Year-round comfort at elevation. ✦ Firepit with a recirculating water feature. Not a cheap add-on. A genuine outdoor living moment. Come see it in person. Open House this Wednesday, May 13th from 3 to 6 PM at 400 Cole Mountain Circle, Highlands, NC. Reach out to @johnhbynum for more details.
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Tucked beneath Little Sheepcliff's dramatic rock face in Cashiers, North Carolina's coveted Cedar Ridge Estates, this single-level residence sits above 3,700 feet elevation. Cool summers, crisp mountain air, and views that never get old. And that's just the outside. Three jewels worth the drive up: ✦ A kitchen that means it. Dual islands, a copper range hood, 48" six-burner range, and Sub-Zero fridge. This isn't staging. It's how someone actually cooks. ✦ A floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace that stops every first-time visitor cold. The kind of feature that makes a room feel carved out of the mountain itself. ✦ It's not a house. It's a compound. Main residence, attached guest cottage, and above-garage living space on 3 private, level acres. Room for everyone, with enough separation that no one's in each other's way. 3 beds · 4.5 baths · 5 min to Cashiers crossroads Swipe to see why this one's different. Then reach out. Showings are going fast. 🔗 Link in bio.
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Highlands shows up for each other. Yesterday evening’s Highlands Community Dinner was a reminder of what makes this community so special: good food, familiar faces, new conversations, and neighbors taking care of neighbors. We were proud to sponsor this meaningful evening and grateful to see so many smiling faces gathered together. A special thank you to the Counseling Center of Highlands for organizing the event and for the important work they continue to do for our community. We’d also like to recognize our very own @iamkarahardy a broker with our firm, who serves on the Counseling Center’s board and gives her time in service to this mission. Join us on May 14 for “A Night to Bee Kind” Rotary Bingo, benefiting the Counseling Center of Highlands. Their work helps provide accessible mental health resources, counseling, and support for individuals and families across our community. Community is one of the greatest parts of life on the Plateau, and evenings like this make that clear. #HighlandsNC #HighlandsCommunity #CounselingCenterOfHighlands #BHHSMeadowsMountainRealty #CommunityMatters
Kara! 😍
@michaudrauersgroup so proud of our community 💕
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bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Congratulations to Angie Longgood on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. The Leading Edge Society recognizes agents who meet a rigorous national production standard, and Angie earned it through expertise, consistency, and the trust she has built with clients across the Highlands and Cashiers markets. We are proud to have her on our team and grateful for everything she brings to it. Congratulations, Angie. #AngieLonggood #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #LuxuryRealEstate
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Some places don’t just preserve history. They carry the character of a community. Join us in celebrating the Zachary-Tolbert House and get involved with the @cashiershistoricalsociety volunteer weekend on Thursday, May 21! The Zachary-Tolbert House offers a look into the Plateau’s early mountain life, from hand-built craftsmanship and original details to the stories that shaped this valley long before it became one of Western North Carolina’s most sought-after communities. For residents, it’s a reminder of what makes this place meaningful. For future residents, it’s a glimpse into the depth, character, and sense of place that define life here. Save this for your next Cashiers outing, and follow us for more local lifestyle, history, and real estate on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. #CashiersNC #HighlandsNC #CashiersHistory #ZacharyTolbertHouse #CashiersHistoricalSociety
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Congratulations to Don Collins on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing him among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. Don has been one of the most respected names in Highlands-Cashiers real estate for more than three decades. With over $500 million in career sales and a specialty in vacation and investment properties, he brings a level of experience and market insight that is genuinely difficult to match. Don has called Cashiers home for nearly 40 years, and the trust his clients place in him is a direct reflection of who he is in this community. Three decades in, and he is still delivering at the highest level. Congratulations, Don. #DonCollins #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Congratulations to @maryabranyirealtor on earning the Leading Edge Society Award for 2025, placing her among the top 11% of all agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices national network. Mary has called the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau home since 2001, and she has been serving clients here with remarkable dedication since 2004. Known for her above-and-beyond approach, her deep community roots, and her ownership of Fusion House @fusionyogaandwellness_ , Mary brings a quality-of-life perspective to real estate that her clients feel from the very first conversation. This recognition reflects exactly the kind of professional she is every single day. Congratulations, Mary. #MaryAbranyi #LeadingEdgeSociety #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices #MeadowsMountainRealty #LuxuryRealEstate
Yeah, Mary!!
Well done Mary 🔥🔥🔥
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Celebrating 14 years of wellness, community, and growth. We’re proud to see our own @maryabranyi bring her vision to life with the launch of Fusion House (FKA Fusion Yoga & Wellness @fusionyogaandwellness_). Her work ethic, consistency, and care for people show up in everything she builds and this space is no exception. Join us this Friday, May 1 from 4–7pm to experience it firsthand: Yoga. Recovery. Relaxation. All right here in Cashiers. Step inside, enjoy live music and wine from @davisfamilyvineyards and see what makes this place special. #CashiersNC #HighlandsNC #MountainLife #WellnessLifestyle #828isgreat
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty Quiet luxury is taking over the heart of the home. The “invisible kitchen” is redefining how today’s luxury buyers want to live. Where appliances disappear, cabinetry feels like custom furniture, and every detail is intentionally understated. The result is a space that blends seamlessly into the home, allowing architecture, materials, and mountain views to take center stage. We’re seeing this trend gain momentum across Highlands and Cashiers. Especially in homes designed for elevated entertaining and effortless living. Explore the full blog at the link in our bio to learn more. #LuxuryRealEstate #KitchenDesign #InteriorDesign #QuietLuxury #ModernMountainLiving

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