Discover Sapphire Valley

Canyon Spa

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Skin care, massages, body treatments and enhancements are offered at Canyon Spa, which has, “a calming environment with cozy fireplace, sitting porch, three treatment rooms and intimate waiting areas.”

Headwaters Outfitters

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Book a kayak or canoe tour, take a fly fishing excursion or visit their taproom. They also have special events, from fly-tying lessons to darts tournaments.

Highlands Biological Station

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The station has Highlands Botanical Gardens, which is open year-round, dawn to dusk, free of charge. There are trails, wildflowers, a lake and a creek, and it is a great place to picnic. The Highlands Nature Center offers year-round events and activities as well as summer nature camps.

Ski Sapphire Valley

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Of course you can ski, and your family can also enjoy snowboarding, a snow tubing park and winter zip line tours.

Whitewater Equestrian Center

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They created the perfect solution for when some family members want to saddle up, while others might prefer to hang back. Those who want to trail ride will also learn about local lore, plants and animals while enjoying gorgeous scenery. Non-horseback riders can hang out at the barn and do some gem mining.

Red Bird Golf Links

The 9-hole “Red Bird” course at the Red Bird Golf Links facility in Sapphire, North Carolina features 1,265 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 30. Designed by Reid Horne, the Red Bird golf course opened in 2001. Sapphire Master Valley Association manages this facility.

Renting boats at Fairfield Lake

Sapphire Valley’s Fairfield Lake is the most picturesque recreation facility in Western North Carolina! Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Fairfield Lake, a 55+ acre lake complete with boathouse, dock, rentals and swimming beach.

Appalachian Harvest

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Open seasonally, Appalachian Harvest uses hand-picked fruits and veggies to create preserves (including no-sugar), cobbler and pie fillings, hot pepper jellies, picked foods, flavored butters and more.

Cashiers Farmers Market

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A must-stop for visitors and locals who enjoy fresh foods, the Cashiers Farmers Market opens for the season each year in mid-April. In addition to produce, you can pick up barbecue, spices, condiments and more.

Dovetail Antiques

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This collection of French “unusual and hard-to-find” antiques was hand-picked by the owner and imported to her mountain shop.

Victoria’s Closet

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Go on the hunt for quality fashions at bargain prices at Victoria’s Closet, a consignment shop for men and women.

Mountain Fresh Grocery & Wine Market

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It’s a grocery, a deli and a sit-down restaurant serving gourmet coffee, wine and beer. Mountain Fresh Grocery & Wine Market serves breakfast, lunch baskets, dinners and fresh cake slices, and offers frequently changing specials like a take-out dinner for four with in-house smoked barbecue, slaw, bacon/apple baked beans and yeast rolls for $23.

The Orchard Restaurant & Event Barn

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The recipe philosophy of a few fine ingredients crafted simply into extraordinary dishes is executed well at The Orchard, where dinners are served and complemented by a creditable wine list. Start with charcuterie featuring local cheeses and cured meats, and then savor dishes like Appalachian Trout Almondine, Hawkins Venison Filet, or Fairfield Breast of Duck served with toasted almond jasmine rice, baby kale, orange demi-glace and crystalized citrus apple marmalade. The Events Barn, in a pretty mountain glade surrounded by gardens and trees, is available for private events.

Randevu

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Food lovers will appreciate breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners that start with whole bean coffee and continue with dishes that are upscale, but not fussy. A few choices include Crab Cake Benedict, Croissant Sandwich with Hollandaise, Philly Cheese Steak Omelet, Ginger Chicken Salad, Black Bean Burger Wrap, Buckhead Flame-Grilled Burgers, Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms and a St. Louis-Stye Rack of Ribs. During winter, hours slim down to breakfast and lunch, Wednesdays through Sundays.
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Wild Thyme Gourmet

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From Southern favorites like Fried Green Tomatoes to Salmon over Puff Pastry, lunch and dinner are served indoors or outside at this haven for foodies and wine lovers.

The Zookeeper Bistro

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Breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch are served at The Zookeeper Bistro, with choices like Caramel Apple French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, Omelets, salads and several sandwiches, including the pressed Roasted Turkey with brie, apples and cranberry mayo on wheat bread.