In its 25th year, the Cashiers Historical Society’s Designer Showhouse, which has become a regional destination event, takes place August 26 through September 4.“Tradition Reimaginedis the theme of this year’s Showhouse,” said Ellen Hughes, co-chair of the Showhouse, “because there are aspects that will appeal to multigenerational families, such as modern configurations – more open spaces and flex-spaces – a home where grandparents, children, parents, family, and friends all can be comfortable when they are there.”This year’s Showhouse is a classic mountain retreat designed and built by the 2003-founded company ofDillard-Jones, and it’s located in the new neighborhood of Fieldstone in The Club at High Hampton. Each year, recognized designers from across the Southeast add their distinctive touches to the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, which is ultimately a fundraiser to support the Cashiers Historical Society in a variety of its local educational activities and programs. This year’s home is a spacious four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath design featuring such aspects as a great room, office, a solarium, and a loft. The Showhouse kicks off with an opening night party, Thursday, August 25, called Cashiers Asado, where there will be food, jazz, and dancing.Besides tours of the Showhouse, daily lectures and presentations are offered that focus on design and home entertaining ideas. Finally, a variety of shopping opportunities are available through-out the event’s 10 days, as vendors feature unique lifestyle items from apparel to home decorating at the Village Green.Hughes explained that the first Showhouse a quarter century ago, a country cottage nestled on the edge of Cashiers Lake, was the family home of local designer LynnMonday. The Showhouse is an important annual event for the Cashiers Historical Society, located on the grounds of the historic Zachary Tolbert House, whose mission is to preserve the identity of Cashiers through recognition of its history in publications, awards, and projects.
by Deena Bouknight
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