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In the spring, this was studs and open sky. Now you can walk the vision.
At 208 Nash’s Knoll in Saratay Falls, the drywall is going up and the vision is becoming real. High above Fowler Creek, the 40-foot Saratay Falls waterfall is framed directly through the great room’s wall of glass, the view the entire home was de…
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SOLD for $3,000,000 in Satulah Village.
Congratulations to Mitzi Rauers and to the sellers and buyers of 73 Old Edwards Circle on a successful closing in this sought-after Highlands, North Carolina community.
Just moments from Main Street, Satulah Village combines gated privacy with the freedom to walk into downtown …
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Discover modern mountain living in the Blue Ridge Mountains at this luxury home for sale in Cashiers, NC. Located in the peaceful Continental Cliffs community between Cashiers and Highlands, this one-level retreat combines wooded privacy with convenient access to two of Western North Carolina’s most desirable mountain …
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Have you tried this recipe from our digital magazine summer issue yet? This one was too good to keep to ourselves.
This White Chocolate Lemon Zest Cake is rich, tender, and bright with fresh lemon, finished with a silky glaze and one unexpected ingredient that makes all the difference.
Swipe through for the recipe, t…
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Finding the right Highlands home takes patience, local knowledge, and an agent who pays attention to the details that matter.
“We started working with Kara in 2024 searching for a second home. She was very adaptable and patient as we looked at condos to homes. She had a positive attitude, was responsive to any questio…
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Waterfall sounds from the deck, Oak Steakhouse just down the road, and downtown Highlands only ten minutes away.
Join Faye Wurm and Cristina Vives as they take you through 205 Skyline Lodge Road, a thoughtfully updated two-bedroom, two-bath mountain retreat in Highlands, North Carolina.
Set on approximately .75 acres…
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From outdoor concerts and farmers markets to culinary events, art exhibitions and fall festivals, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau has a full calendar ahead.
Swipe through for upcoming events in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina, from August through October 2026.
For complete event details, dates, locations and ti…
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This Saturday, step inside one of Highlands’ most distinctive in-town retreats.
Located in the desirable Sagee Mountain neighborhood, 120 Split Rail Row sits just off Bowery Road, only minutes from downtown Highlands and Main Street.
Privately situated among lush gardens and native landscaping, the home blends refine…
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What makes Cashiers, North Carolina, such a special place to live?
It is not only the mountain views, peaceful neighborhoods, and four-season lifestyle. It is also the locally owned businesses and skilled craftspeople who give the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau its character.
Located along Highway 64, @cashiers_fine_jewe…
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Mountain living is at its best when every space gives you a reason to linger.
From the light-filled kitchen to the private primary suite, spa-inspired bath, screened porch, and beautifully landscaped gardens, every detail at 120 Split Rail Row was designed for comfort and connection to the outdoors.
Join us for a Pub…
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Finding the right home takes more than a search. It takes attentiveness, local knowledge and an agent who stays involved through every detail.
"From the very start, Faye was filled with energy. She immediately found homes for us to see. When we found our dream home, Faye worked well with other professionals in order t…
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Having called Cashiers home her entire life, @lesleymaddenrealestate brings a deep, personal understanding of the neighborhoods, lifestyle, and sense of place that make the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau so special.
Her path to real estate has given her a broad, hands-on perspective, from more than a decade as a Registere…
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In the spring, this was studs and open sky. Now you can walk the vision.
At 208 Nash’s Knoll in Saratay Falls, the drywall is going up and the vision is becoming real. High above Fowler Creek, the 40-foot Saratay Falls waterfall is framed directly through the great room’s wall of glass, the view the entire home was designed around.
Picture morning coffee by the fire with the waterfall beyond the glass. Evenings move naturally from the kitchen to the covered porch and summer kitchen. Downstairs, an indoor sport court sits over the creek.
This is step seven of @loudermilkhomes nine-step building process, with Sherwin Loudermilk and his team tracking every finish through the Loudermilk Connect app.
The flagship home of Saratay Falls is currently offered at $6,590,000.
For a private look at 208 Nash’s Knoll while it is still coming together, contact:
John Muir
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
404.245.7027
#CashiersNC #CashiersRealEstate #LuxuryHomes #LoudermilkCustomHomes #SaratayFalls
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SOLD for $3,000,000 in Satulah Village.
Congratulations to Mitzi Rauers and to the sellers and buyers of 73 Old Edwards Circle on a successful closing in this sought-after Highlands, North Carolina community.
Just moments from Main Street, Satulah Village combines gated privacy with the freedom to walk into downtown Highlands for shopping, dining, galleries, and events. Refined mountain architecture, low-maintenance residences, and peaceful park-like common spaces create an elevated in-town lifestyle closely connected to the Old Edwards experience.
Looking for a home in Satulah Village?
• 25 Old Edwards Circle
$3,600,000 | MLS #1002461
Kara Hardy | 407-617-6006
• 107 Old Edwards Circle
$4,895,000 | MLS #1003017
Judy Michaud | 828-371-0730
Mitzi Rauers | 404-218-9123
Explore both homes through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
Presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #SatulahVillage #LuxuryMountainLiving #OldEdwards
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Discover modern mountain living in the Blue Ridge Mountains at this luxury home for sale in Cashiers, NC. Located in the peaceful Continental Cliffs community between Cashiers and Highlands, this one-level retreat combines wooded privacy with convenient access to two of Western North Carolina’s most desirable mountain towns.
Completed in 2022, the home features an open floor plan with soaring beamed ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a shiplap accent wall, and generous natural light.
The gourmet kitchen includes quartz countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a dedicated coffee and dry bar. A covered screened porch creates a comfortable setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, and cool mountain evenings.
The spacious primary suite offers a soaking tub, shower, double vanity, and an oversized walk-in closet, which has been newly renovated. A large heated two-car garage provides substantial storage and the potential for additional living space above.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, the property is minutes from restaurants, shopping, art galleries, hiking trails, fishing, golf, and the communities of Cashiers and Highlands.
45 Cliff Ridge | Cashiers, NC 28717
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1.36 acres
Offered at $1,795,000
Explore the full property through the Featured Listing link in our bio.
Presented by Colette Davis
561-254-3999
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
#CashiersNCRealEstate #CashiersNCHomes #HighlandsNCRealEstate #WesternNorthCarolinaRealEstate #LuxuryMountainHomes
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Have you tried this recipe from our digital magazine summer issue yet? This one was too good to keep to ourselves.
This White Chocolate Lemon Zest Cake is rich, tender, and bright with fresh lemon, finished with a silky glaze and one unexpected ingredient that makes all the difference.
Swipe through for the recipe, then find the full feature in the Summer 2026 issue of Elevate Magazine at “The Cake Recipe” link in our bio.
Save this for your next gathering, and tell us who you would bake it for.
#ElevateMagazine #HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #LemonCake #MountainLiving
Grease every curve and crevice of your bundt pan before adding the batter. A little extra attention now will make the final reveal far less stressful.
Ingredients for the cake:
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 small package instant vanilla pudding
• ½ cup sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup water
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 small package white chocolate chips
• 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
For the lemon glaze:
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Heavy cream, optional, to adjust the consistency
Screenshot this caption for the grocery run.
Do not overthink the secret ingredient.
One generous spoonful disappears completely into the batter and helps protect that tender texture. You can reveal the secret after everyone asks for the recipe.
@dukes_mayonnaise is highly recommended (This is not a paid sponsorship)
Use the electric mixer for the cake mix, pudding, sugar, and oil-water mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients by hand so the batter stays thick and the white chocolate chips remain evenly distributed.
Begin checking the oven at the 40-minute mark.
Once it is ready, leave it in the pan for roughly 10 minutes before turning it out. That brief rest makes the release considerably less dramatic.
Zest first and juice second.
Add the citrus gradually, tasting as you go, until the icing is smooth, bright, and loose enough to fall from the whisk in slow ribbons.
Patience matters here.
Wait until the cake has cooled completely, then pour slowly around the highest ridges and let gravity handle the rest. Add t
The best lemon cake I’ve ever had !!!!
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Finding the right Highlands home takes patience, local knowledge, and an agent who pays attention to the details that matter.
“We started working with Kara in 2024 searching for a second home. She was very adaptable and patient as we looked at condos to homes. She had a positive attitude, was responsive to any questions or concerns, paid attention to details, was transparent, and had a passion for her work.
As we found our perfect home, she has been there to make sure everything is taken care of, all I’s dotted and T’s crossed. She cares for her community and wants to make sure that you are aware of all there is to offer.
What a pleasure it has been to work with Kara in finding our beautiful Highlands home!” - Mark F.
Congratulations to @iamkarahardy on this thoughtful client feedback.
If you have had a positive experience working with Kara, we would be grateful if you shared it on her Google Business Profile. Reviews like this help future buyers and sellers feel confident when choosing a Highlands, NC real estate agent.
DM us and we'll send you the link to submit a review on her profile!
Follow @iamkarahardy on social media for some great content.
#HighlandsNCRealEstate
#HighlandsNC
#HighlandsCashiersPlateau
@esther_thetokki thank you 🥰
@djrealbill miss you guys! 🫶🏼
@cantbetam_ed 🥹😘🫶🏼
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Waterfall sounds from the deck, Oak Steakhouse just down the road, and downtown Highlands only ten minutes away.
Join Faye Wurm and Cristina Vives as they take you through 205 Skyline Lodge Road, a thoughtfully updated two-bedroom, two-bath mountain retreat in Highlands, North Carolina.
Set on approximately .75 acres with an additional lot included, the home features an open interior, granite countertops, high ceilings, new flooring, mini-split systems, a new metal roof, and a custom firepit area.
The sun-filled deck overlooks the wooded setting while capturing the sound of the nearby Big Creek dam waterfall. More than 50 five-star vacation-rental reviews also make this an appealing option for anyone searching for a turnkey Highlands investment property, second home, or private mountain escape.
Visit the Featured Listings link in our bio for complete property details.
Contact the listing agents:
• Faye Wurm
828.200.1345
faye @bhhsmmr.com
• Cristina Vives
561.427.8829
cristina @bhhsmmr.com
Presented by Faye Wurm and Cristina Vives with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #MountainLiving #WesternNorthCarolinaRealEstate #HighlandsNorthCarolina
I love seeing listings but I wish they would list the price so you didn’t have to seek for the prices
@girllovesguns Thank you for the feedback! We don’t mean to cause inconvenience.
@bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty still no price lol 😆
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From outdoor concerts and farmers markets to culinary events, art exhibitions and fall festivals, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau has a full calendar ahead.
Swipe through for upcoming events in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina, from August through October 2026.
For complete event details, dates, locations and ticket links, visit the Upcoming Events Guide at the link in our bio.
Save this post as your seasonal guide, send it to someone planning a mountain getaway, and share it with the friend who is always asking what’s happening on the Plateau.
Follow Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty for local events, community highlights and a closer look at life in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
#HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #HighlandsCashiersPlateau #WesternNorthCarolina #HighlandsNCEvents
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This Saturday, step inside one of Highlands’ most distinctive in-town retreats.
Located in the desirable Sagee Mountain neighborhood, 120 Split Rail Row sits just off Bowery Road, only minutes from downtown Highlands and Main Street.
Privately situated among lush gardens and native landscaping, the home blends refined mountain design with comfortable everyday living. Reclaimed beams, extensive stonework, a dramatic screened porch, and a newly completed primary suite are only part of what makes this property worth experiencing in person.
Join listing agent Gena Futral for a public open house:
Saturday, August 1
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
120 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC
The house tour offers a first look. The open house is your opportunity to experience the setting, craftsmanship, gardens, and proximity to town for yourself.
Find the full property details through the Featured Listings link in our bio, then make plans to visit this Saturday.
Presented by Gena Futral with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
#HighlandsNC #SageeMountain #HighlandsNCRealEstate #HighlandsNCHomes #OpenHouse
@highcampnc It is! You really have to experience it in person to get it.
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What makes Cashiers, North Carolina, such a special place to live?
It is not only the mountain views, peaceful neighborhoods, and four-season lifestyle. It is also the locally owned businesses and skilled craftspeople who give the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau its character.
Located along Highway 64, @cashiers_fine_jewelry offers custom jewelry design, expert jewelry repair, timeless everyday pieces, and one-of-a-kind gifts, all with the kind of personal service that makes a small mountain community feel like home.
Third-generation master jeweler Buddy Driggers brings 25 years of experience at the bench, working alongside his wife, @serena_driggers , to create and restore meaningful pieces right here in Cashiers.
At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty, being local real estate experts means knowing more than the market. It means knowing the people, businesses, and experiences that make Cashiers, Highlands, and the surrounding North Carolina mountains such an exceptional place to live.
Visit their page to learn more about Cashiers Fine Jewelry, and follow our page for more local businesses, community stories, real estate, and life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
#CashiersNC #HighlandsNC #HighlandsCashiersPlateau #WesternNorthCarolina #CashiersFineJewelry
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Mountain living is at its best when every space gives you a reason to linger.
From the light-filled kitchen to the private primary suite, spa-inspired bath, screened porch, and beautifully landscaped gardens, every detail at 120 Split Rail Row was designed for comfort and connection to the outdoors.
Join us for a Public Open House and experience it in person.
📍 120 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC
🗓 Saturday, August 1
🕙 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hosted by @gena28741
Presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
View the full listing through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsRealEstate #LuxuryHomes #OpenHouse #MountainLiving
bhhsmeadowsmountainrealty
Finding the right home takes more than a search. It takes attentiveness, local knowledge and an agent who stays involved through every detail.
"From the very start, Faye was filled with energy. She immediately found homes for us to see. When we found our dream home, Faye worked well with other professionals in order to help the transaction move forward. She even took some time to get measurements for me. If you want a knowledgeable and high-energy professional, you won’t be disappointed with Faye at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.”
Congratulations to @ctygirlmtnworld on this thoughtful client feedback.
If you have had a positive experience with Faye, we would be grateful if you shared it on her Google Business Profile. Reviews like this help future buyers and sellers feel confident about who they choose to work with.
#HighlandsNCRealEstate #CashiersNCRealEstate #HighlandsCashiersPlateau
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Having called Cashiers home her entire life, @lesleymaddenrealestate brings a deep, personal understanding of the neighborhoods, lifestyle, and sense of place that make the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau so special.
Her path to real estate has given her a broad, hands-on perspective, from more than a decade as a Registered Dietitian and healthcare consultant to over eight years in vacation rental property management, investment properties, construction, renovation, buying, and selling homes herself.
Raised here, raising her own family here, and co-owning @the.cashiers.store, Lesley understands that real estate is deeply personal because home is deeply personal.
Lesley, welcome to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
#BHHSMeadowsMountainRealty #CashiersNC #HighlandsCashiersPlateau
@lesleymaddenrealestate Honored to have you on the team 🤝
So beautiful @lesleymmadden !!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@lindsey.wisniowski ❤️love you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Highlands and Cashiers popular choices for second-home buyers?
Highlands and Cashiers offer a rare combination of mountain scenery, cooler summers, outdoor recreation, dining, and a strong sense of community. Many second-home buyers are drawn to the area because it provides a peaceful retreat while still offering year-round amenities and activities.
How do I choose between Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire, and Lake Toxaway?
Each community offers a different mountain lifestyle. Highlands is known for its walkable downtown and cultural amenities, Cashiers offers a relaxed village atmosphere, while Sapphire and Lake Toxaway appeal to buyers seeking lake access, privacy, and resort-style living. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty helps buyers compare each area based on how they want to use their home.
Is downsizing to a mountain community a good option for retirees or empty nesters?
Many homeowners choose Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding areas because they want less maintenance and more time enjoying nature, dining, golf, and community activities. The right home can provide a simpler lifestyle without giving up comfort or quality.
What are the benefits of living in communities like Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove or Highlands Country Club?
These communities appeal to buyers who value amenities, social connections, golf, and a built-in mountain lifestyle. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty helps buyers evaluate membership options, community features, and whether a neighborhood fits their long-term goals.
How does The Reserve at Lake Keowee compare to mountain communities in Highlands and Cashiers?
The Reserve offers a lakefront lifestyle with golf, club amenities, and waterfront recreation, while Highlands and Cashiers provide a more traditional mountain retreat experience. Buyers often compare these areas based on whether they prefer lake living, mountain views, or a combination of both.
What should I consider before making a full-time move to the Highlands or Cashiers area?
A full-time move involves more than finding the right home. Buyers often consider access to healthcare, shopping, seasonal weather, community activities, and how the area fits their daily routine. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty helps clients make a confident transition with a clear understanding of local life.
