Laurel Magazine is a celebration of the uncommon alchemy that breathes glorious life into the twin communities of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
The Cherokee First People believed this spirit was a result of titanic forces beyond the ken of human understanding ? the mountains ringing Cashiers and Highlands were literally gods.
Whatever its secret, it?s always been a clarion call for all those looking for something different ? the hardy pioneers, naturalists, poets, musicians, artists, and assorted dreamers. They, we?ve, discovered and nurtured something unique and precious.
We like to think that Laurel Magazine is a pretty good reflection of these communities. It?s what we chronicle with every issue of Laurel, every calendar listing, every video we post. Each is a testament to the love that we share for this place and these people.
Naturally, our photography can?t really capture the transcendent beauty of, say, Blue Valley or Silver Run Falls, nor can our prose, no matter how clever or poetic, ever match the outsized notions or quiet generosity of the people who live here, but we make every effort, month after month. We hope you?ll join us in our tribute to life on the Plateau.
Magazine publisher of city guide to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau