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VACATION BLOG
Coast Awhile Vacations properties are each in their own unique and wonderful location with lots of activities, attractions, events and festivals festivals, restaurants and bars, and shopping. While working hard to improve each home throughout the year, we take time to review new restaurants, attend street festivals for inspiration for blog posts to share with you.
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Keeping Cool in Cashiers
With temperatures between 10 to 20 degrees cooler than nearby cities, it is no wonder this hidden gem in western North Carolina is a favorite summer retreat!


Craft Beer Adventures in the Cashiers & Highlands Mountains of North Carolina
Tucked away in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, the villages of Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina, are best known for their scenic beauty, upscale mountain living, and vibrant arts culture. But in recent years, they’ve also become havens for craft beer lovers. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a serious connoisseur, the plateau's local brewers are serving up inventive beers with mountain spirit and small-town charm.


Cashiers Fireworks Extravaganza on the Green!
Attend Cashier's annual Fireworks Extravaganza held at The Village Green fon Thursday, July 3rd, 2025! This is a FREE community event, open to the public!


Discover the Performing Arts in the Mountains: Highlands Performing Arts Center's 2025 Season
In the scenic beauty of the western mountains of North Carolina is the Highlands Performing Arts Center (HPAC), which is set to deliver an exhilarating 2025 season.


The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts
With a rich history and a commitment to fostering artistic expression, The Bascom in Highlands, NC offers an inspiring destination for art enthusiasts and visitors alike.


Discover the Hidden Thrill of Cashiers Sliding Rock: Nature's Water Slide Adventure
Discover the hidden thrill of Cashiers Sliding Rock: nature's water slide adventure.


New Cashiers Vacation Rental Listing
Cattail Cottage of Cashiers, NC is a new short-term vacation rental listing that has been fully renovated inside and out.


Cattail Cottage Walking Distance to Cashiers: Your Perfect Mountain Retreat
Imagine waking up in a charming mountain cottage where history meets modern comfort, just steps away from the best of Cashiers village....


Hiking the Cashiers Greenway Ramble
The Cashiers Greenway Ramble trail map. Recently my wife and I walked Phase 1 of the Cashiers Greenway Ramble (a 1 mile loop). We...


National Wildlife Federation Certifies High Ridge Haven as a New Wildlife Habitat Garden
Local resident makes a difference to protect wildlife Media Contact: Cait Fallon, National Wildlife Federation, Phone 303-441-5167,...


Chasing Shadows: "Shadow of the Bear" in Highlands, NC
"Shadow of the Bear" is a showcase of the incricate dance between light and landscape appearing each year in Highlands, NC.


The Mystical Beauty of White-Tailed Albino Deer of NC
The picturesque landscapes of the Highlands / Cashiers, NC area are home to a diverse array of wildlife, but there's one unique and...


Dramatic Landscape Patio Transformation
We are nearly at the one-year mark in our landscape transformation where we set out to implement a landscape design that connects guests...


High Ridge Haven: A Bird Watchers Paradise
Cashiers, North Carolina is a small town located in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Known for its natural beauty, it is home to a...


Discovering the Majestic Waterfalls Around Cashiers and Highlands
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the picturesque towns of Cashiers and Highlands in western North Carolina are...


Converting an Old Water Pump House into a Kids Nature Discovery Den
An old water pump house outbuilding is converted by DIYers to transform it into a children's nature discovery den.


Exploring the Enigmatic Lady Slippers: Endangered Orchids in Highlands, NC
Before we purchased the High Ridge Haven property, we located one Lady Slipper, a type of orchid that grows in the North Carolina...


New Landscape Installation
At High Ridge Haven, we have been busy implementing a landscape design plan by Landscape Architect, Ted Spaid of SWT Design. Our project...


Mountain View Hot Tub
The wife said it wasn't possible to have a hot tub delivered and maintained in the mountains. Challenge accepted!


High Ridge Haven's Commitment to Biodiversity Connects Vacationing Families
When we purchased the High Ridge Haven home along with 10.5 acres we knew we had a special property. Wandering the property grounds we...
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