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The leaves near the Highlander Gallery are in prime color this week and should continue for the next week or more. We have been living in these mountains for a long time, and have photographed many falls. It seems this year we are getting color later than normal. That could be due to all the rain we had this year as well as it is just now getting colder, last week it was in the 80's...not your normal fall weather.
If you are looking to travel to see color, I suggest that you click on our Fall Leaf Watch below to find information on the areas you are looking to travel to.
Click Lexi the Leaf Hound above
to check the color throughout the mountains.
For those of you planning a trip, use the Highlander has a new "Request Brochures and Information" form, feel free to use it to ask for information for your next trip or move to the mountains, click here to send make your requests...
Fall is a great time for a mountain road trip, and the Highlander has many to choose from. Click here to find a road trip that suits your fancy...
Get out and enjoy the mountains this weekend, and come by to see us at the Highlander Gallery.
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| Check out the Events Below Coming up this Week... |
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Hiawassee, Georgia
Casting Crowns with Special Guest Zach Williams
Anderson Music Hall - Georgia Mtn Fairground
Thursday, Oct 26th
Doors Open 6:00 pm - Show Starts 7:00pm
Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida.
Zachary Stephen "Zach" Williams is an American Christian rock artist from Jonesboro, Arkansas. From 2007-2012 he was a member of Zach Williams & The Reformation.
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Asheville, North Carolina
4th Annual "Of Time and the River"
Friday Night Opening are $75. each
Saturday & Sunday Free to the Public for Purchasing and Viewing
Asheville's premier landscape painters celebrate the French Broad River's rise from polluted obscurity to the defining element of the South's most exciting city at Of Time and the River IV-the Annual Art Show and Gala to Benefit RiverLink.
This event is held at the mysterious Zealandia Castle, the historic 1908 Tudor Revival mansion on Beaucatcher Mountain overlooking the city of Asheville. This event grew out of a shared joy that binds artists, activists, river enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs in connecting people to the French Broad River.
This organization is great to work with. They continue to achieve positive results for the river."
John Mac Kah, painter and show curator.
The art will be available for free purchase and free public viewing on Saturday, Oct 28 & Sunday, Oct 29 from 11am until 5pm.
click for more information and a map...
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Chimney Rock, NC
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Give it your Best Shot - Fall Photo Contest
Now through - November
Every season, each and every day, offers something new at Chimney Rock. Just because the leaves don't debut their most beautiful colors until October, doesn't mean you can't find some really awesome subjects to photograph this month. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
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Hiawassee, Georgia
Appalachian Craft Brew, Stew and Que Festival
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Saturday October 28th
11 am - 8 pm
18 Craft Breweries from Georgia and North Carolina
click for more information and a map...
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| Save the Date - November 4th... |
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Brasstown, North Carolina
John C. Campbell - Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction
Saturday - November 4th • 1 pm to 4pm
"Hammer In" - November 3rd 7 pm
The Folk School's Keith House Community Room hosts this memorable afternoon fund-raiser, set for Saturday November 5 from 1 pm. to 4 pm. During Silent and Live Auctions, dozens of finely made crafts will be available for bids. Auction attendees will be tempted by forged metal, jewelry, pottery, fiber, and wood items. Attendees' bids support the Folk School's Clay Spencer Blacksmith Shop, known nationwide for its superb artist blacksmith program. The Auctions also support other acclaimed Folk School craft programs. Auction admission is free.
During the Silent Auction from 1 pm to 2 pm, attendees can bid on fine crafts that would enhance any home. Folk School instructors, students, and other regional artists have donated these quality pieces. During this time, browsers can preview Live Auction items before this marquee event takes place from 2 pm. to 4 pm. Auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grove enthusiastically lead the bids.
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Retreats in the Mountains...
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Great Mountain Retreats has many Retreats and Package Deals for Friends and Families, Church Groups, Youth Groups, Corporate Groups and more.
Great Mountain Retreats can create a retreat specifically for you from Bare Bones to Luxury Accommodations. We have Adventure Retreats, Artist Retreats, Girl Friend Getaways, Father and Son Trips, Family Reunions, Youth Retreats, Wellness Retreats and more.
Great Mountain Retreats knows the mountains better than most and can save you lots of time and aggravation, not to mention money, while creating the perfect retreat for you and your group. Call 828-835-3275 or email tara@greatmountainretreats.com today and get started.
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Use the Highlander to find Lakes, Rivers, Streams, Creeks, Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Horseback Riding Trails, and Campgrounds. We also have a great selection of scenic drives and events and we are always adding new ones. If you have the time to stay, we have great lodging choices. Whether you do a day trip, a weekend or more, be sure to come and enjoy the mountains.
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