Search for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species.
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays to learn more about animal feeding during our Daily Education Programs!
Join us on Wednesdays to enjoy a garden tour during our Daily Education Programs!
Join us on Thursdays to learn more about being a scientist during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Join us on Saturdays for our Creature Feature during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Join us in our enchanting courtyard for a mesmerizing evening of live music under the stars! Immerse yourself in the melodic tunes as talented musicians serenade you with their captivating performances.
Who-oo goes there? Join Balsam Mountain Trust for a special meeting with their live owl ambassadors and learn more about these amazing nocturnal raptors. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
Discover the nocturnal mammals who take to the skies! Learn about the fascinating world of bats, then join naturalists in the Botanical Garden to seek them out. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
Friday Night Live Concert Series:
The Johnny Webb Band, one of Western North Carolina’s premier country bands, offers laid-back yet seasoned and professional performances giving their audiences a truly exceptional musical experience with a down-home flavor and a line-up of country music songs-both old and new-that is hard to beat.
Their versatility and song selections span over 50 years of music, and they are constantly updating their repertoire of songs.
Experience the world of our smallest nocturnal creatures—insects! Learn to identify unique and beautiful insects then join naturalists to look for fireflies and nocturnal creepy crawlies in the Botanical Garden.
The Highlands Nature Center is coming to Hudson Library for special programs designed for the under-5 crowd!
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
This is a casual afternoon of chatting, snacking on charcuterie and learning some basic painting techniques to craft your own beautiful image of a sunset over Lake Toxaway.
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
A gentle, yet effective approach to yoga that focuses on increasing flexibility and balance for transformation at any age. Good for all levels, including beginners and anyone who hasn't practiced in a while. This class is a wonderful opportunity to honor your unique body.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Parkinson's Classes
Moderate intensity exercise designed to slow motor deterioration, improve cognitive function & improve balance and reaction time.
Level 1,2.
A gentle blend of Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, this class explores the energies of yang and yin to create more balance and harmony for the mind and body.
Each student is encouraged to move slowly with awareness. The Vinyasa portion of the practice links slow to moderate movement to the breath and is designed to warm the body in preparation for the Yin portion which includes holding poses for 2-5 minutes. The Yin poses allow the connective tissues, muscles and more to stretch slowly to create more space internally.
Curious about old wives’ tales, superstitions, & Sasquatch? Explore the natural, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays to learn more about animal feeding during our Daily Education Programs!
Choose the food less traveled at the Green Market, Cashiers farm stand market for local growers .
The market is “producer-only” meaning that the vendor must be the grower or producer of ALL the products they sell.
Vendors must produce within a 125-mile radius of Cashiers.
Fill your basket with naturally raised meat and dairy items, fresh eggs, jams, pickles, freshly baked bread and delicious granola.
Set your table with fresh cut flowers or plant your entryway with locally grown perennials. Always fresh. Always local.
Join Christine Hyde to learn how to paint colorful flowers with your fingers and have some great laughs with other budding artists!
Curious about old wives’ tales, superstitions, & Sasquatch? Explore the natural, night-time beauty of the Botanical Garden while unearthing fascinating tales of Appalachian lore. Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
March 15th Guest Presenter: April McNiff
The Bascom Photography Club is a creative community that rides on the passions of professionals, amateurs, teachers, and students of the photographic medium.
Downstairs in Studio B (park in the staff parking lot)
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
Get ready to explore the amazing world of fiber arts! Spinning yarn, crocheting, embroidering, weaving and sewing by hand or with a sewing machine are all fiber arts.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Join us on Wednesdays to enjoy a garden tour during our Daily Education Programs!
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.
Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into any mixed level class.
Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
Get ready to explore the amazing world of fiber arts! Spinning yarn, crocheting, embroidering, weaving and sewing by hand or with a sewing machine are all fiber arts.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers.
Join us on Thursdays to learn more about being a scientist during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Acorns' Annual season of trunk shows highlights the talented creators of fine art, designer jewelry, and home goods.
Elizabeth Locke travels the world in pursuit of the uncommon elements to make up her designs. All pieces are individually designed by her and completely handmade in 19K gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.
Get ready to explore the amazing world of fiber arts! Spinning yarn, crocheting, embroidering, weaving and sewing by hand or with a sewing machine are all fiber arts.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays to learn more about animal feeding during our Daily Education Programs!
Start planning your Summer trips to Highlands! The Mountaintop Art and Craft shows this summer are going to be amazing!
Not only the best in regional artists , but traditional music, clogging and plenty of family fun!
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Highlands Saturday Marketplace at the Kelsey Hutchison Founders Park begins on April 1 and is held each Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.
There’s something uniquely wonderful about starting your weekend strolling through this colorful marketplace as the dew still glistens on the grass.
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into a vinyasa flow class or any other mixed level class.
Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Handmade Crafts! Mountain Folk Art! Great Music! Cashier Valley Rotary Club's Burgers! Games for the kids! So much more!
Acorns' Annual season of trunk shows highlights the talented creators of fine art, designer jewelry, and home goods.
Elizabeth Locke travels the world in pursuit of the uncommon elements to make up her designs. All pieces are individually designed by her and completely handmade in 19K gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.
Learn about the history of fly fishing in western North Carolina at an exhibit at the Cashiers Historical Society.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Join us on Saturdays for our Creature Feature during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.
Start planning your Summer trips to Highlands! The Mountaintop Art and Craft shows this summer are going to be amazing!
Not only the best in regional artists , but traditional music, clogging and plenty of family fun!
Join us in our enchanting courtyard for a mesmerizing evening of live music under the stars! Immerse yourself in the melodic tunes as talented musicians serenade you with their captivating performances.
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
Handmade Crafts! Mountain Folk Art! Great Music! Cashier Valley Rotary Club's Burgers! Games for the kids! So much more!
Acorns' Annual season of trunk shows highlights the talented creators of fine art, designer jewelry, and home goods.
Elizabeth Locke travels the world in pursuit of the uncommon elements to make up her designs. All pieces are individually designed by her and completely handmade in 19K gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
A gentle, yet effective approach to yoga that focuses on increasing flexibility and balance for transformation at any age. Good for all levels, including beginners and anyone who hasn't practiced in a while. This class is a wonderful opportunity to honor your unique body.
Parkinson's Classes
Moderate intensity exercise designed to slow motor deterioration, improve cognitive function & improve balance and reaction time.
Level 1,2.
A gentle blend of Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, this class explores the energies of yang and yin to create more balance and harmony for the mind and body.
Each student is encouraged to move slowly with awareness. The Vinyasa portion of the practice links slow to moderate movement to the breath and is designed to warm the body in preparation for the Yin portion which includes holding poses for 2-5 minutes. The Yin poses allow the connective tissues, muscles and more to stretch slowly to create more space internally.
Search for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species.
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
The Highlands Nature Center is coming to Hudson Library for special programs designed for the under-5 crowd!
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays to learn more about animal feeding during our Daily Education Programs!
Choose the food less traveled at the Green Market, Cashiers farm stand market for local growers .
The market is “producer-only” meaning that the vendor must be the grower or producer of ALL the products they sell.
Vendors must produce within a 125-mile radius of Cashiers.
Fill your basket with naturally raised meat and dairy items, fresh eggs, jams, pickles, freshly baked bread and delicious granola.
Set your table with fresh cut flowers or plant your entryway with locally grown perennials. Always fresh. Always local.
Search for salamanders in the Botanical Garden! Discover strange and fascinating facts about our slimy amphibian friends, then join our Education Specialists on a walk through the gardens to find local species.
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Join us on Wednesdays to enjoy a garden tour during our Daily Education Programs!
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.
Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into any mixed level class.
Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude's Catholic Church in Cashiers.
Join us on Thursdays to learn more about being a scientist during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
Please join us on Friday April 21 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. Mayor Patrick Taylor will recognize Dr. Gary Wien, the retiring Executive Director of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. The topic will be: A Dialogue with Dr. Gary Wien: Highlands Future for Conservation and Land Management.
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Ali & Bird Jewelry was founded by Ali Howell, an Atlanta resident, and Memphis native, in 2009. Ali brings her passion for bold color combinations and timeless design to the creation of each piece of Ali & Bird Jewelry.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.
Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays to learn more about animal feeding during our Daily Education Programs!
Friday Night Live Concert Series
Byrds and Crows, who live in Transylvania County enjoy playing songs that are deeply rooted in the Appalachian Mountains that consist of bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, folk, and early country music. The band members are: Kenny Byrd-Guitar/Harmonica/Vocals, Sheila Byrd-Mandolin/Vocals, Will Byrd-Banjo/Guitar, Andy Cole-Fiddle/Harmonica/Vocals, and Joe Alexander- Bass.
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
Highlands Saturday Marketplace at the Kelsey Hutchison Founders Park begins on April 1 and is held each Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.
There’s something uniquely wonderful about starting your weekend strolling through this colorful marketplace as the dew still glistens on the grass.
Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.
We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into a vinyasa flow class or any other mixed level class.
Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.
Over the decades, The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Bazaar has earned a regional reputation. It’s only natural that it’s mushroomed into the year-round Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 West (at Shoppes on the Green).
Ali & Bird Jewelry was founded by Ali Howell, an Atlanta resident, and Memphis native, in 2009. Ali brings her passion for bold color combinations and timeless design to the creation of each piece of Ali & Bird Jewelry.
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.
Join us on Saturdays for our Creature Feature during our Daily Education Programs!
Daily programs are family-friendly!
Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.