Monday, August 30, 2021

Summer may be over, but not the fun!!

Summer is over, but not family fun!! Labor Day Weekend Top Events:

On the Resort:

Fairfield Lake Boat and Beach

New pontoon paddleboats are available at the Fairfield Lake Boat and Beach facility. [More about the Boat Dock]

Daily Events and Classes:

Daily family fun continues late in August with Thursday Golf Scrambles and Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner. [Get More Info Here]

Concert on the Slopes – Ski Sapphire Valley September 5 at 7PM
The Entertainers: Beach Music has long been a tradition in The South, and The Entertainers are proud to have shared in that tradition for over 30 years. [Ticket Info]


Off The Resort:

The Labor Day Weekend Concert On the Commons features the eight-piece piano-driven roots band, The Wobblers. The concert will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 4 at the Commons Amphitheater and Lawn.

Cashiers Designer Showhouse – Final Weekend

The 2021 Showhouse is an exciting collection of luxurious glamping tents, the two-week event will also include a curated selection of shopping vendors, workshops, panel discussions, single-day events.

[Visit: https://www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org/2021showhouseeventoverview]

Dillsboro - FALL FLING ART & CRAFT WALK
Saturday, Sept 4, 202110 am - 5 pm 
[More about Dillsboro]

Gorges State Park - What's that Footprint?

Gorges State Park is minutes from Sapphire Valley and is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls. Ever been on a hike and saw a print in the mud and wondered what animal made that? Join us at Gorges to learn how to identify animal tracks and about the animals that made them. Date of Event: Mon, 09/06/2021 - 11:00am to 11:30am Start Location: Visitor's Center  [More Gorges Info]

Fall Leave Colors Guide!!

We encourage anyone planning to visit the Smoky Mountains and The High South for fall leave colors check our Fall Leave Colors  Guide on High South Adventures! Color Maps, When Will Colors Peak, Videos, Top Travel Tips, [Go There Now!]

Black Bears!

Black bears will begin to load up on food as their bodies tell them fall and the cold of winter are around the corner. The will be out and about looking for nuts, berries and your garbage!!!!  View safety tips and our Bear Hunt video [Black Bear Info]


About our Black Bear Favicon:

Did you know the black bear is the only bear species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States?


Monday, August 23, 2021

As Summer Fades...

On the Resort:
New pontoon paddleboats are available at the Fairfield Lake Boat and Beach facility. [More about the Boat Dock]

Daily Events and Classes:
Daily family fun continues late in August with Thursday Golf Scrambles and Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner. [Get More Info Here]

Off the Resort:

First Week - 24th Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse
Join the Cashiers Historical Society on the CHS grounds where six glamping tents, designed by renowned designers, will represent the 2021 Showhouse! The Showhouse runs August 21 - Sept 4 [Learn More Here]

12 Hidden Gems....
One county's tourism authority does a great job with finding a great mountain experience for families. Check this out: [Explore These Top 12 Hidden Gems in Jackson County, NC] courtesy Jackson County Tourism Authority. Cashiers, Dillsboro and most of Sapphire Valley are in Jackson County. 

Gorges State Park - Guided Hike to Upper Bearwallow Falls
Hike with a Ranger on a short 0.4-mile round trip hike to one of Gorges State Parks Waterfalls. We will learn how waterfalls are formed and the three different types of waterfalls. Please bring proper footwear and water. [More Info]
Date of Event: Tue, 08/24/2021 - 10:00am

Green Market...
The fresh farmers market continues in Cashiers each Wed, 2pm – 5pm. Local produce is ready and available at The Village Green. [Learn More!]

'Yosemite of the East...'
Pantertown Valley - At least 8 major waterfalls and countless smaller ones lie along the area's streams. You'll also find hikes that take you to cliff-top views of the surrounding mountains, or to sandy beaches on deep, clear swimming holes. Located about 15 minutes from Cashiers, NC [Find hiking videos and more info here]



About our Black Bear Favicon:

Did you know the black bear is the only bear species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States?

See our Bear Hunt video, learn more about black bears and safety precautions you should know. 

[About Black Bears]


Monday, August 16, 2021

Mid August in Sapphire Valley...

12 Hidden Gems....
Our county tourism authority does a great job with finding a great mountain experience for families. Check this out: [Explore These Top 12 Hidden Gems in Jackson County, NC] courtesy Jackson County Tourism Authority. 

High Falls Dam Release...
The final planned Lake Glenville Dam release is this Saturday, August 21. This is a great experience and can only be seen to believe. Check out the videos and plan you hike! [High Falls Dam Release - High South Adventures Videos]

Green Market...
The fresh farmers market continues in Cashiers each Wed, 2pm – 5pm. Local produce is ready and available at The Village Green. [Learn More!]

'Yosemite of the East...'
Panthertown Valley - At least 8 major waterfalls and countless smaller ones lie along the area's streams. You'll also find hikes that take you to cliff-top views of the surrounding mountains, or to sandy beaches on deep, clear swimming holes. Panthertown is a short 15 drive from Sapphire Valley. [Find hiking videos and more info here]

Sapphire Valley’s The Vordach Zip Line! The Vordach Zip line will be a thrill you will remember for a long time as you zip high about Ski Sapphire Valley! [More Info]

Sapphire Valley offers daily classes in the Community Center – [See the daily schedule here] and please stop by or call 828-743-7663 for any updates!




About our Black Bear Favicon:

Did you know the black bear is the only bear species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States?

See our Bear Hunt video, learn more about black bears and safety precautions you should know. 

[About Black Bears]


Sunday, August 8, 2021

Sapphire Valley Local Events

The concert of the summer! The Swingin’ Medallions at Ski Sapphire Valley’s Concert on the Slopes! THE Party Band of the south!!! Do not miss this one!!! Tuesday, August 10, 7PM - 9PM (Update: Although a bit rainy Tuesday night, a great crowd was on hand to enjoy great music!) Next Concert on the Slopes: Labor Day - Sunday Sept. 5!  [Concerts on the Slope Info]
 


Unto These Hills: This is the final week of this outdoor drama in Cherokee. Unto These Hills drama is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee that traces back to the years before the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears to the present day. Millions of people have witnessed America’s most powerful drama, which rewrites the Cherokee’s place in the world. [Learn More Here]  https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills/

Cashiers Fresh Market: Homegrown, handpicked, and handmade local goodness can be found at the Green Market, Cashiers farm stand market for local growers beginning April 7 through October 27. The market is “producer-only” meaning that the vendor must be the grower or producer of ALL the products they sell. At the Village Green Wednesday 2-5PM

Gorges State Park: The Awesome Opossum - Opossums are often some of the most misunderstood critters around.  Join us for a short presentation on what makes Opossums such an important animal to our native NC habitat! Wed, 08/11/2021 - 3:00pm Start Location: Visitor Center Classroom [More about GorgesState Park

Sapphire Valley’s The Vordach Zip Line! The Vordach Zip line will be a thrill you will remember for a long time as you zip high about Ski Sapphire Valley! [More Info]

Sapphire Valley offers daily classes in the Community Center – [See the daily schedule here] and please stop by or call 828-743-7663 for any updates!

Need a Vacation Rental: Check out our vacation rental web site: SapphireValley.com


About our Black Bear Favicon:

Did you know the black bear is the only bear species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States?

See our Bear Hunt video, learn more about black bears and safety precautions you should know. 

[About Black Bears]


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