Private charter to & from Highlands

Highlands sits on a plateau more than 4,000 feet up in the southern Blue Ridge, and together with neighboring Cashiers it has been a summer retreat for families from Atlanta, Charleston and the Deep South for well over a century. The area is known for its private golf and country clubs, upscale inns, art galleries, designer shops and fine restaurants, as well as for its waterfalls, granite domes and rhododendron forests. The economy revolves around second homes, hospitality, construction and the services that support seasonal residents.

The plateau is a long drive from almost everywhere, up steep and winding mountain roads: around three hours from Atlanta and longer from Charlotte or Greenville. Flying private into Macon County Airport near Franklin or Jackson County Airport near Sylva shortens the trip, especially for homeowners who come up for long weekends through the season. Once there, visitors divide their days between golf, hiking to waterfalls and overlooks, browsing Main Street’s shops, chamber music and dinner on the porch of a historic inn.