Cashiers Note is a weekly newsletter and online guide to one of the most special corners of the Blue Ridge: the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau.
Every week, we track what’s happening at the intersection of:
- Money – real estate moves, new projects, and the people investing in the plateau
- Mountain life – trails, lakes, restaurants, clubs, and the local characters who make this place feel like home
- Community – the businesses, events, and small stories that rarely make it into glossy magazines but matter if you live, work, or play here
If you care about Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Glenville, Sapphire, or Toxaway, Cashiers Note is written for you.
What You’ll Find Here
The Weekly Note
Once a week, you’ll get a concise email that might include:
- This Week on the Plateau – 3–7 things worth knowing (new listings, permits, openings, closures, events)
- Market Snapshot – one focused look at local real estate: a neighborhood, a club, or a trend
- Spotlight Story – a deeper dive on a community, a business, or a person shaping the plateau
- What’s On – curated picks for the coming week: events, dinners, live music, and seasonal moments
Evergreen Guides
On cashiersnote.com, you’ll find longer guides that you can bookmark and return to:
- How to think about buying on the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau
- Comparing clubs and communities
- Best hikes, drives, and lake days
- 48-hour and long-weekend itineraries for different types of visitors
Who Cashiers Note Is For
- Second-home owners & future neighbors
Folks who are investing serious capital and want to understand the plateau beyond the listing description. - Locals & longtime families
People who care about what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how to preserve what makes this place special. - Visitors who feel the pull
Travelers who already suspect one visit won’t be enough and want to go a layer deeper than generic travel blogs. - Local businesses & professionals
Builders, realtors, restaurateurs, innkeepers, club pros, guides, and artisans who want to reach a high-intent, high-trust audience.
How Cashiers Note Makes Money (and Why It Matters)
To keep Cashiers Note sustainable and independent, we may earn revenue from:
- Newsletter sponsorships – clearly labeled messages from local and regional partners
- Paid listings – jobs, services, and opportunities on the plateau
- Partnerships & consulting – helping brands and buyers who need deeper insight
- Occasional referrals – when you book trips, stays, or services through certain links
What we don’t do:
- Sell your email address
- Take undisclosed payments for coverage
- Recommend something we wouldn’t feel good suggesting to a friend
Trust is the only real asset a small media company has. We want you to feel more informed and more connected every time you open a Note.
Meet JJ
Hi, I’m JJ, the founder and editor of Cashiers Note.
I’m a long-time North Carolina guy who fell hard for the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau—the lakes, the light on the ridgelines, the way a tiny town can feel both relaxed and quietly high-powered.
I started Cashiers Note because I wanted one place that:
- Treated the plateau with the seriousness of a real capital market and the affection of a small mountain town
- Helped buyers, owners, and visitors make smarter decisions about how they spend their time and money here
- Gave local businesses and professionals a thoughtful, curated way to reach the people who actually care
My promise is simple: I’ll respect your time, your inbox, and your love for this place.
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