Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 007 October 2011 | Page 24

Cashiers G etting away from it all… He a d i ng for t h e op e n road… Leaving your cares behind. Destination- the unstuffy elegance of High Hampton Inn, Cashiers, NC. As you travel to your destination, you’ll marvel at the diverse scenery and beauty that surrounds you along highway 64 towards Cashiers. Past issues of “Good Times Flow” have referred to the Highlands area, about 20 miles South on this route known as the “water fall highway,” as the best kept secret in North Carolina. The Crown Jewel of Cashiers is the High Hampton Inn, known for its employees greeting guests by name. So do other guests, because they’ve been coming there every season for many generations. It’s a place known for its 24 Southern hospitality since the 19th century. Nestled high in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, tall hemlocks and mountain laurel accent the mixed hardwoods of this 1400 acres of majestic mountains, a private thirty acre lake, and gardens surrounding the historic country inn. The rustic architecture of the Inn and guest cottages blends with the natural beauty of the mountains and valley. In the lobby of the Inn, a huge stone chimney with its four fireplaces provides a warm and friendly welcome. All meals are included in the price of your stay, including a fabulous buffet selection that is listed as one of the best in Gourmet Magazine’s “Let’s Eat Out” section. The vacation cottages are beautifully decorated with cathedral Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine