Rustic Splendor Refined with Fine Art in Highlands, NC
Highlands, North Carolina is a quaint mountain town with luxury appeal, hidden among the winding roads between Atlanta and Asheville. The fine dining selection available at Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro and Madison’s of Old Edwards Inn & Spa provides an indulgent meal and libations suitable for the most ravenous of hikers. the Art Chalet, a hillside art-inspired cabin located steps from downtown Highlands, offers the perfect pairing for your mountain luxury retreat.
Missy Woolf purchased the cabin with the vision of hosting a living art-gallery for visitors passing through. Every guest encounters unique décor as the art rotates regularly, highlighting southern female artists.
Missy remembers the moment she knew she wanted to welcome more visitors to Highlands. “I stumbled upon this magical mountain town and instantly fell in love with its quaint charm, impeccable landscape, high-end restaurants and world class shopping. All of which was enveloped by a lush natural forest that provides ample opportunity for a wide variety of year-round outdoor activities.” And it’s true; the town of Highlands has a wonderful downtown historic district with a strollable main street so you can window shop until your heart’s content. If you’re more of an outdoor enthusiast, Highlands boasts five waterfalls (Glen Falls, Satulah Falls, Sequoyah Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls) just a few miles outside of its city limits and has trails for all levels of hikers like Whiteside Mountain and the Kelsey Trail Preserve.