Events include daily Showhouse tours, special events, and shopping
The Cashiers Historical Society—a nonprofit that honors and preserves the historical past of Cashiers, North Carolina—is gearing up to celebrate its 27th Cashiers Designer Showhouse. This signature fundraising event has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors from afar, many of whom have been attending the Showhouse for over 20 years.
“Every August, Cashiers welcomes several thousand visitors to the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, the largest fundraiser for the Cashiers Historical Society,” said Amelia Golcheski, Executive Director of the Cashiers Historical Society. “The Zachary-Tolbert House is the reason dedicated community members created the Historical Society, so it’s fitting our fundraiser is a Showhouse. I encourage folks to come to CHS’s campus, on 107S, to see the historic buildings their Showhouse ticket supports. The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is a major event and I want to thank all of the volunteers who’ve dedicated their time and talent to making this year’s the best one yet. Special thanks to Cheryl Stanzione, the 2024 Showhouse chair, for adeptly managing this event! It’s been a joy to work with Cheryl and we’re so excited for everyone to see the results of all of her hard work at the end of the month.”
Taking place from Aug. 23-31, the 2024 Showhouse is nestled in the heart of town and exemplifies the beauty of modern mountain living.
Fifteen (15) acclaimed designers from Cashiers, Highlands, the Southeast, and Connecticut will showcase their unique talents and design styles, incorporating creative trends into this charming 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home.
Tickets to the 2024 Cashiers Designer Showhouse are $40 in advance and are now available.
To purchase tickets, visit the Cashiers Historical Society, Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, Rustics, Acorns Boutique in Highlands or click HERE.
The Showhouse is open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Shuttle service to the Showhouse will be from The Village Green and will run approximately every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. and noon to 3:50 p.m. on Sunday.
The last patron pickup from the Showhouse will be at 4:30 p.m.
The Village Green’s Lewis Hall also features a variety of highly regarded vendors offering unique lifestyle items from apparel and antiques to home décor and barware.
In addition to daily Showhouse tours and shopping, there will be an impressive line-up of special events including: The Historically Cashiers Designer Panel Luncheon, Talkin’ Bourbon with Blade and Bow, Introduction to Mountain Gardening Seminar with Oconee Bell Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society, Step into the World of Carolina Shag with Danie Beck, “Entertaining with Biscuits” Live Cooking Demo and Luncheon with Chadwick Boyd, Birds, Botany, & Bogs walk with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, High Tea at the Inn at High Hampton, and “Talking Trout” Exhibit at Brookings Fly Shop. Details for the Showhouse special events can be found HERE.
The talented 2024 designers include: Jeanie Gilmer with J. Gilmer Designs, Heather Parker and Wren Caples with Heather Wren Interiors, Jeff Parrott with J. Earl & Sons, Elizabeth Stuart with Elizabeth Stuart Design, Eric Ross with Eric Ross Interiors, Francie Hargrove with Francie Hargrove Interior Design, Lisa Wester with Lisa Wester Interiors, Holly Watson with Acorns at Old Edwards Inn, Sarah Kowalski with J. Banks Design Group, Joey Lynn Butler with Joey B Collection & Design, Douglas Hilton with DWH Interiors, Kathy Patton with Kathy Patton Designs, Melanie Couch and Nancy Dyleski with Spruce Interiors
To purchase tickets or for more information about the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, click HERE, or call CHS at 828-743-7710.
2024 Cashiers Designer Showhouse Vendor Village & Special Event Announcement
The 27th Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse opens its doors this Friday, Aug., 23, at 10 a.m. Nestled in the heart of town, this year’s Showhouse showcases the beauty of modern mountain living. With a gorgeous Showhouse to tour, exquisite vendors and exciting events perfectly complement this beloved tradition!
Each year, highly regarded vendors set up shop at Vendor Village to offer a diverse array of unique lifestyle items. You can expect to find beautiful and unique apparel items, antiques, jewelry, home décor, barware, and paintings from several highly regarded artists. Browse for unique treasures to take home for yourself or to give as the perfect gift! A portion of all vendor sales will be donated to the Cashiers Historical Society.
Vendor Village is located at The Village Green in Lewis Hall, 160 Frank Allen Rd. Cashiers, NC 28717, and will be open from August 23-31, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday.
The Pavilion at The Village Green will be home to exciting Special Events throughout the Showhouse run. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars; you don’t want to miss these events!
Calendar of Events
TALKIN’ BOURBON WITH BLADE AND BOW
Saturday, August 24, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Bourbon is more than just a glass of whiskey, it’s a lifestyle. It’s a celebration of a historical craft, a way of bringing people together, it extends into the culinary world, and it often influences one’s personal style and offerings at home. Join Brand Cultivator Jeff Parrott and Brand Ambassador Eli Privette at The Village Green as they share the history and craftsmanship of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky and the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, KY. Engage in insightful conversations about bourbon while sampling fine selections. Don’t forget to stock your bar with Blade and Bow, a spirit in this year’s Showhouse, and visit Hotel Cashiers to try a Blade and Bow signature cocktail!
OCONEE BELL CHAPTER OF THE NC NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
Introduction to Mountain Gardening: What am I supposed to do with my landscape?
Sunday, August 25, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join famed Landscape Architect Mary Palmer Dargan, Arielle McIntyre, and Dr. Nancy Pelaez Anderson to talk about cultivating the spirit of your landscape. They will discuss how anyone can use plants to make an outdoor space more beautiful, easier to care for, and better for wildlife, whether you have a shady or an open yard, a slope that needs erosion control, or a deck space or small balcony. This lively seminar will explore landscape designs that provide safe havens for the birds and wildlife that we love. Food and shelter are needed for our favorite regular birds, as well as pit stops for seasonal and migratory wildlife visitors. By working with nature to design a dynamic landscape for our bioregion, the speakers will demonstrate how they edit an existing landscape and consider working with nature to create a successful plateau or high-elevation landscape. Knowing what to keep, what to remediate, and what to get rid of, the speakers will address typical problems and offer some design solutions based on naturalistic planting to make your landscape fit the spirit of your home.
HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST
“Birds, Botany, & Bogs Walk with HCLT”
Friday, August 30, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Embark on an educational adventure with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) on a “Birds, Botany, and Bogs” walk through The Village Green’s nature trails. Led by the knowledgeable naturalists of HCLT, this expedition delves into the diverse ecosystems of our region, from the melodious birdlife to the vibrant botanical treasures and the intriguing bogs. Discover the interconnectedness of nature and gain a deeper understanding of our local environment on this exploration of the rich biodiversity of this special habitat in the heart of Cashiers.
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) is a nationally accredited non-profit organization dedicated to conserving land and water resources in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau of western North Carolina. Through conservation easements, land acquisitions, and community outreach, HCLT works to protect the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and ecological integrity for future generations.
Vendor Village and Village Green Special Events are free and open to the public. Showhouse tickets and ticketed special events are limited and available to purchase.
To purchase tickets or more information about the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, click HERE, or call CHS at 828-743-7710.
All proceeds benefit the Cashiers Historical Society.