Continuing our look at the clubs and communities of the Highlands Cashiers Plateau, we’re exploring several Cashiers area communities that showcase the variety of mountain lifestyles found throughout the region. While each of these communities deserves a story of its own, we wanted to offer a broader look at several of Cashiers’ most distinctive clubs during the summer months when life on the Plateau is at its peak.

From nationally recognized golf clubs to communities centered around nature, recreation, and connection, each offers its own perspective on mountain living while sharing the beauty and character that define Cashiers.

Golf Communities

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

Set atop more than 700 acres overlooking Lake Glenville, Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club has become one of the Plateau’s premier private club communities. Since opening in 2006, the club has earned a reputation for combining luxury mountain living with an active, family centered lifestyle.

The Tom Fazio designed golf course winds through forests, ridgelines, and mountain meadows, creating a memorable golf experience that takes full advantage of the area’s natural beauty. Beyond golf, members enjoy a remarkable collection of amenities including a private Lake Club on Lake Glenville, a world class spa and salon, fitness center, swimming pool, activity center, shooting club, croquet, pickleball, disc golf, playground, and dog park. The community includes approximately 240 homesites and luxury cabins, creating an intimate setting surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

For current homes and properties available in Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, visit: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/cashierssir/eng/community/mountaintop-golf-lake-club-hamburg-nc-usa

High Hampton

Few places are as closely connected to the history of Cashiers as High Hampton. The property’s story dates to the mid 1800s when Wade Hampton III established his summer estate in the valley. In the early twentieth century, the property evolved into High Hampton Inn, becoming one of the South’s most celebrated mountain destinations. Following an extensive restoration, High Hampton continues to blend its historic character with modern hospitality while preserving the natural beauty that has drawn visitors for generations.

Today, the 1,400 acre property includes the historic inn, cottages, residences, and an 18 hole golf course originally designed by George Cobb. Walking trails, gardens, dining, and sweeping views of Rock Mountain and Hampton Lake continue to define the High Hampton experience, offering a timeless connection to the history and landscape of Cashiers.

Wade Hampton Golf Club

Widely regarded as one of the finest golf clubs in the country, Wade Hampton Golf Club has earned national recognition for both its course and understated mountain setting. Designed by Tom Fazio and consistently ranked among America’s top golf courses, the club places an emphasis on exceptional golf while preserving the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The community offers a limited collection of homes and homesites tucked among forests, streams, and mountain ridges. Members enjoy golf, dining, tennis, fishing, hiking, and a private club environment that values tradition, natural beauty, and a relaxed mountain lifestyle.

For current homes and properties available in Wade Hampton Golf Club, visit:
https://www.sothebysrealty.com/cashierssir/eng/community/wade-hampton-cashiers-nc-usa

Lifestyle Communities

Silver Run Reserve

Located just south of Cashiers, Silver Run Reserve offers a different perspective on mountain living. Rather than centering around golf, the community emphasizes conservation, outdoor recreation, and the natural landscape that surrounds it.

Large homesites, miles of trails, streams, open meadows, and thoughtfully preserved green space create an environment where residents can enjoy hiking, fishing, wellness activities, and gathering with neighbors while remaining closely connected to nature. Silver Run Reserve appeals to those seeking privacy, outdoor adventure, and a community designed around the mountain landscape.

For current homes and properties available in Silver Run Reserve, visit:
https://www.sothebysrealty.com/cashierssir/eng/community/silver-run-reserve-cashiers-nc-usa

The Chattooga Club

Established in 1988, The Chattooga Club is one of Cashiers’ most established private communities, offering an intimate setting surrounded by forests, streams, and mountain views. While the club does not include a golf course, it has built its reputation around an active social lifestyle and exceptional outdoor amenities.

Members enjoy one of the region’s premier croquet programs, along with tennis, pickleball, bocce, heated saltwater pools, and private Lake Chattooga, where canoeing and fly fishing are favorite pastimes. At the center of the community, The Lodge provides accommodations and dining exclusively for members and their guests, reinforcing the welcoming atmosphere that has defined The Chattooga Club for decades.

Looking Ahead

From nationally recognized golf clubs to communities centered around history, conservation, recreation, and mountain hospitality, Cashiers offers an extraordinary range of lifestyles within a remarkably small area. Together, these communities reflect the character that continues to make the Highlands Cashiers Plateau one of the Southeast’s most sought after destinations.

Next month, we’ll continue our Country Clubs & Communities series as we explore Lake Glenville and Trillium Links & Lake Club.