Waterfalls Of Western North Carolina - Highlands, NC Area

WATERFALLS OF HIGHLANDS, NC

Bridal Veil Falls

WATERFALLS:

Bridal Veil Falls: This fall cascades over US 64/28 3 miles from town. Cars drive under the 120 ft. waterfall.

Bust Your Butt Falls: Approx. 7 miles west of Highlands

Cullasaja Falls: On Hwy.64 / 9 miles from town, it is one of the most Picturesque falls in North Carolina. It is a 250 ft cascade.

Dry Falls On US 64/28, 4 miles from Highlands. A pleasant walk from the highway, the path goes behind the 75 ft. waterfall.

Glen Falls: Located off a dirt road 3 miles south of Highlands on 106S. The turn-off is marked by a U.S.F.S. sign. Glen Falls is composed of a series of 3 large falls dropping approximately 60ft. each on the east fork of Overflow Creek in the Blue Valley area. The one-mile foot trail down to the falls is steep.

Kalakaleskies: Located off US 64/28 west, 2.5 miles northwest of Highlands on the Cullasaja River. The Sequoyah Dam is at the head of the falls. There are 18 small falls within a quarter mile paralleling US 64/28.
Lower Satulah Falls - Clear Creek Falls - A high narrow waterfall visible from the overlook approximately 2 1/2 miles from Highlands Main St. PICTURES / MAP LOCATION

Silver Run Falls: From Cashiers Hwy. 64 to Hwy. 107 south, 4.1 Miles

Whitewater Falls: Aprox. 20 miles from Highlands, these falls are the highest in the eastern US at 411 ft. A pleasant 45 minute drive, many visitors enjoy driving through Horse Cove and crossing over the Chattooga River on their way to Whitewater.

Ammons Creek Falls: Accessed from the Holcomb Creek Trail

Holcomb Creek Falls: Accessed from the Holcomb Creek Trail

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Eagle Crest

Luxury living and world-class views in a North Carolina mountain paradise.
The view from the open-air pavilion is like eternity – a gentle sea of pale-blue mountains rippling as far as the eye can see. Edged by a freshwater lake, creeks and waterfalls, it is the view of dreams and possibility.

In a pristine corner of Western North Carolina, The Preserve at Eagle Crest nestles among sky and pine trees at 4,000 feet. Around it, the southern crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains rise to 5,000 feet.

The Preserve at Eagle Crest offers 46 home sites in a beautiful, highly natural setting that embodies the essence of North Carolina real estate. Prices range from $175,000 to $600,000 for approximately two-acre wooded home sites, which boast inspiring mountain views. Six smaller lots are earmarked for mountain cottages and range in size from one-half to one acre. They also feature exceptional views and are situated close to community amenities.

Just minutes from Cashiers and Highlands, the 81-acre Preserve at Eagle Crest overlooks Lake Glenville, which has long lured vacationers who love boating, water skiing, canoeing, sailing and fishing. Hiking trails invite nature watching; nearby equestrian trails provide hours of riding in some of the most unforgettable mountainous countryside in America.
The serenity of location gives the soul a place to unwind, families a place to re-connect. Long range views also encompass a layered vista of the Smoky Mountains, the Balsam Mountains and Snow and Whiteside mountains.
For many buyers, The Preserve at Eagle Crest will offer a haven for a second home, a place to retreat in the summers where daytime temperatures linger in the mid-70s and the clean mountain air smells like balsam and pine. Nights are cool enough for campfires, a light sweater and open-window sleeping.
The community’s real estate planners were mindful of amenities that make for a desirable place to live: A heated Infinity pool will overlook mountains, lake and trees; a community indoor-outdoor pavilion offers a fireplace, outdoor stone deck, seating for parties and 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic surroundings.
The community will also feature concierge service, library, a fitness center; sauna room; state-of-the art technology access; a secure, key-pad gated entrance; access to Lake Glenville and a guest-house to accommodate visitors and owners.

A $5,000, fully refundable deposit secures a home-site, and a 20-percent discount will be given to the first 15 lots sold.
With three builders to chose from who must follow community real estate design guidelines and a 1,500-square-foot minimum home-size, the end result will be a place of beauty nestled high in the mountains of North Carolina.
Purchase now, build later. There are no restrictions on the time-frame to build.
Think about it. Dream about it.
The mountains call.
And The Preserve at Eagle Crest awaits.
For more information, please contact Traci Morrealae-Strub, Marketing Manager for The Carolina Plateau Group Toll Free at (888) 277-2006 x 6
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Golfing Greats Building in WNC - Highlands, NC

CITIZEN-TIMES.com

Golfing greats building in WNCBy Keith

ASHEVILLE — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson and Tom Kite.
A dream foursome? A collection of golfing greats? A reunion of major championship winners? Yes to all of the above, but that quartet of links legends — along with famed architect Tom Fazio — also are designing new golf course developments in Western North Carolina.

And perhaps you can now add the most famous name in golf and perhaps in all of sports - Tiger Woods, who according to published reports is going to design a course at The Cliffs at High Carolina in Fairview.

In an area already covered with quality mountain golf at more than 50 courses, a suddenly booming market includes some of the greatest names in the game and nearly a dozen projects either recently completed, under construction or in the planning process.

“This is a beautiful area of the country with incredible scenery,” said Nicklaus, who has two highly regarded WNC courses open (The Cliffs at Walnut Cove just south of Asheville and Elk River in Banner Elk) and is currently working on Bear Lake Reserve in Cashiers and Queens Gap near Lake Lure.

“When you get this kind of land that is just so natural for a golf course, your chief mission is to just not mess it up,” said Nicklaus, winner of a record 18 major championships. Woods is currently working on his first course in Dubai; High Carolina would be his first U.S. design.

The legendary Palmer built his first WNC course — Cullasaja Club in Highlands — about 20 years ago, but is now entrenched in this area.

The scenic Balsam Mountain Preserve near Waynesville opened for play this summer, and work has begun on White Oak in Polk County and Seven Falls Golf & River Club in Etowah, which will feature a 60-foot waterfall and gorgeous rolling farmland.

Fazio so fell in love with this area while designing Wade Hampton CC in Cashiers in the 1980s that he made his home in Hendersonville.

He is the architect of such highly acclaimed local layouts as Champion Hills Country Club in Hendersonville, Diamond Creek in the Linville area and the recently opened Mountaintop in Cashiers.

Fazio also recently unveiled the first 18 holes at Bright’s Creek in Polk County. Another 36 holes are planned on the 4,000-acre property near Mill Spring.

Mickelson’s first foray into golf course design is River Rock Golf Club, part of a 3,500-acre development planned near Lake Glenville in Cashiers. Plans also include a nine-hole course (King’s Grant) designed by noted golf coach Rick Smith.

Kite is designing Ginn Laurelmor, scheduled to open in 2009, on 6,000 acres between Boone and Blowing Rock.

“We think this is a great market for golf,” Palmer said during a recent visit to Seven Falls. “People are flocking to this area because it is such a wonderful place to live, and we want to give them some great golf courses to play.”

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BUILING A LOG & TIMBER HOME - HIGHLANDS, NC

Log and Timber Home Magazine.

Great Magazine if you are looking to build a home in the mountains of Western North Carolina and need some ideas of designs.

They have 3 different magazines

Log HomeDesign

Log Home Living

Timber Home Living

You can search all three magazines on their website at one time, which I especially thought was handy if you are looking for something specific.

Here's a poll they took from their readers on essentials for building a log home.

“Front porches—log home essential or a feature that’s had its day in the sun?”

A feature that neither helps or hurts the log home look?

15.6%

A fad that’s past its prime?

1.1%

An absolute essential

83.3%

In planning your log home’s budget, what room is the number one priority?

Outdoor living space - 5.1%

Master bedroom - 13.1%

Great room - 50.5%

Kitchen - 31.3%

What type of roofing looks best on a timber frame home?

Wood (shake) shingles 21.2%

Metal roofing 57.6%

Asphalt or fiberglass shingles 9.1%

Slate 12.1%

What wood is best for building?

Cedar - 48.5%

Pine - 21.6%

Oak - 29.9%

What is the ideal square footage for a log home?

2,501-3,500 sq. ft - 28.9%1,

501-2,500 sq. ft - 54.1%

Under 1,500 sq. ft - 9.3%

3,501 + sq. ft - 7.7%

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Traci's Take - Highlands, NC

Heres a few thoughts on Highlands and Cashiers, NC.

For the love of the mountains!
I’m a beach baby. I was born and raised beside the beach. The sun, the sand, the salt air have always been my greatest love. Now living in North Atlanta (6 hours away from the closest beach), every chance I get, I go to the beach. You name an island, I have most likely been there.
Imagine my surprise when my best friend, also a beach baby, decided to defect from the shorelines of Florida to the mountains of North Carolina. “Why in the world would you do that” I asked. As she recounted a recent visit to Cashiers, NC., I sat with my mind reeling: move?....from the beach?...why? Needless to say I didn't hear a word she said!
In December 06, I started visiting my defector beach baby friend. The first few visits did not impress me. All I could see was a bunch of trees with no leaves on them. Ooookay, and why did you move here? Of course I kept my opinion to myself as not to discourage her big decision to uproot herself from the beaches of Florida.
My visits to the Highlands & Cashiers, NC became more and more frequent. As winter turned to spring, the landscape transformed from sickly sad leafless trees to an intense green wonderland! Hmmm, this is kind of nice! The trees, the flowers, the birds, its all so calming!
When I get to Highlands and Cashiers, I become more relaxed, time slows down for me. What a great thing to escape to the mountains; escape from my everyday hectic life in Atlanta! No longer was I fighting it, in fact, I am embracing the deep urging in my soul to be one with the nature and beauty of the North Carolina Mountains.
Now I am in The Highlands/Cashiers area about two weeks of the month. I joined The Carolina Plateau Group in Cashiers, North Carolina. I am the Marketing Manger for the Atlanta Area. We currently have 40 lots for sale at The Preserve at Eagle Crest. You should see it! 360 degree views of the mountains or Lake Glenville. This works out great for me! I get to be in The Carolina's as often as I want without abandoning my current clients in Atlanta!
Just last week I was at my “home in the mountains”. My beach baby friend and I went horse back riding at Arrowmont. With the help of the horses, we went up a steep ridge to yet another breath taking view! The cool air blowing through my hair, the stillness of nature, that’s what I come here for.

Unfortunately I needed to get back to Atlanta a little to soon for my liking, so the next morning I was up early loading my car and trying to push away the anxiety of going back to the city. I once again noticed the kiss of the cool breeze on my skin. It was a wonderful 72 degree’s. It’s like heaven here. Of course, I search for any excuse to get out of going to the city, I just want to stay a few days longer. I force myself into the car almost weeping (okay, I’m exaggerating a bit). As I descend from heaven, I get a kick out of watching the thermostat rise. Mind you this isn’t a good kick. Anyway, I watch the mercury climb to an oppressive 92 degrees. But wait, the worst is yet to come. The very next day, the temperature in North Atlanta rose to 99 degrees. The day after that???? 102 degree’s. Get this, it was still 90 degrees at 10 pm!! The air quality is so dangerously high that the meteorologist urges us, the viewers, to remain inside from 11 am to 9 pm. All outside school activities have been cancelled; parents are urged to drive their children to school seeing there is no air conditioning on the buses!
All I can say about this is I CANT STAND IT ANYMORE….. I’m heading back to Highlands, North Carolina.

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Homes For Sale - Highlands, NC mountains

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