Trillium - Where Families Belong In The Western North Carolina Mountains

When Purchasing a secound home in the Western North Carolina Mountains one should certainly check out the gorgeous and family oriented Trillium.... Come enduldge your senses in a Club experience unlike any other... This is Trillium

Where “getting away from it all” feels like finally coming home

Trillium, a private community nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, offers your family a stunning blend of mountain, lake and golf course living. This is the place where you and your family can return to the things that truly matter.

Trillium Lifestyle

Where life is about people and style is about being neighborly.
Trillium is that place you return to when it's time to reconnect, to feel like yourself again, to feel like you're among friends.
It's that place where kids can just be kids. And parents can too. Even the staff members at Trillium start to seem like old friends. And with more amenities and lake activities than any club in the Cashiers/Highlands area, Trillium homeowners have plenty of opportunities to experience our staff's personal service.

For More information Contact Mathew S. Kowal O:828.743.7077 or C:404.394.7144

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Bald Rock: The Perfect Place to Live in Western North Carolina

The best testament to a developers work is when people begin to build and the community come to life. Bald Rock has arrived as the premier equestrian community of the Western North Carolina Mountains...

To anyone who wants to find the perfect place to live:

My husband and I bought our first lot in Bald Rock in 1999 and built and moved into our home in October of 2000. We have since bought another lot and have built another home. (Bald Rock is part of The Divide at Bald Rock.) You ask why? First of all, not all developers are equal. David Bauer with Westmark Development is a man of integrity and he “walks the walk”. He is a “steward” of the land and does everything he can to protect the beautiful natural forested and mountain views that we have, by protecting and preserving. And what you have are beautiful mountain properties that are pristine that also backs up the Panthertown, a 6200 plus, preserve. He made sure that everyone felt welcome and everyone made friends quickly by all the hosted and scheduled events he initiated, that still go on today and throughout the season.

There is something for everyone here, even if you are not a horse owner. You will soon become a horse lover by seeing all the beautiful breeds of horses that some of our owners have. We have bi-monthly horse games at the community barn with lunch provided. We have families of all ages that come together for all the events. Children are always included if they wish to attend. Many neighbors come to just admire all the different antics that go on with the horses. There are community Pavilion dinners. The Pavilion is a beautiful post and beam structure building in The Divide with drop curtains for inclement weather that Dave Bauer built for all to enjoy. There are 2 beautiful fireplaces, naturally shed chandeliers, kitchen for catering and we have had many, many bands there from blue grass to all the latest dances. We also have Gator/Mule/Polaris rides several times a month riding around different properties and this is a “happy hour” motif. In addition, there are many parties given by the individual owners where all are invited. We usually have a New Year’s Eve party as well.

Life is magic at this altitude that can go as high as 4500 feet. We have miles and miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking and riding. We have young families and grandparents with their grandchildren visiting all meshing together. You can see birds soaring, see bear, deer, wild turkeys, watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, actually see all the stars at night, and you will know and say, “I am finally back home”.
With sincerity, Joe and Shirley Insoft

For Information on how to become a member of this pristine mountain community contact Mathew S. Kowal with The Blue Ridge Summit Group

828.743.7077

404.394.7144

Cashiers.... A Top Ten Retirement Destination

Top Ten Small Towns To Retire To

A great article shedding some light onto Western North Carolina's active retirement scene...

Elizabeth Lewis, Feature Writer



When the time comes to retire, many people dream of retreating to the quiet life of a small town--preferably one conveniently located near the amenities of a larger city. For people looking for just such a situation, North Carolina is a haven. The state offers a slew of choices that can fulfill any prerequisite hopeful retirees might have: quiet life, outdoor activities, good weather, top-notch medical care, cultural events, easy access to major highways...you name it. What follows below, and in the related college-town feature, is our look at just a few of the many options that await you in North Carolina.

Highlands/Cashiers

Legend has it that, in 1879, developers Samuel Kelsey and Clinton Hutchinson took out a map and drew two lines--one connecting New York to New Orleans, the other connecting Chicago to Savannah. The men believed the spot where the lines intersected would be the ideal location for a vacation town. That spot was Highlands, N.C.
It turns out Kelsey and Hutchinson were right. And all the things that make it a wonderful place to vacation make Highlands, and nearby Cashiers, the perfect place to retire.
Located at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the point where North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia meet, Highlands and Cashiers offer a pleasant climate, clean air, fantastic shopping and the natural beauty of the mountains and numerous waterfalls.
The Highlands Country Club features a world-renowned Donald Ross golf course, which has been played by many golf legends. The course record is still held by Bobby Jones, who maintained a summer home at the club. Highlands also is home to the Highland-Cashiers Hospital, recognized for its excellent staff and modern facilities.
Cashiers, which has only one stoplight, is home to the High Hampton Inn and Country Club. The rustic retreat features cabins covered with shaggy chestnut bark, horseback riding, water sports on Lake Hampton, mountain climbing and gold.
Currently Highlands has a permanent population of about 2,000, but each summer that number jumps to 25,000. (In Cashiers, those numbers are 1,250 and 9,000 respectively.) During their summer vacation, those tourists can expect cool temperatures. During July, the average low is 56 degrees; the high 76 degrees. The residents who stick around for winter can expect an average low of 24 degrees and an average high of 42 degrees in January.
The great weather is perfect for outdoor activities of all kinds and the Nantahala National Forest provides ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and more. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway also are within driving distance of Highlands.
If you're interested in more cultural pursuits, each summer Highlands is home to an annual music festival and the Highlands Playhouse has performances throughout the season. If you're interested in continuing your education, Western North Carolina University is in nearby Cullowhee and Elderhostel offers a summer program each year.

For more information about how to make the Cashiers Highlands Plateau your retirement haven contact The Blue Ridge Summit Group at 828-743-7077 or 404-394-7144

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