Cashiers Christmas Tree Lighting at The Village Green

Join friends, family, neighbors and colleagues as we kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Cashiers tree. The holiday tree lighting features hot apple cider, smores and more.

Visitors to The Village Green enjoy twinkling light displays and festive decorations from Thanksgiving Weekend until New Year's Day. The park becomes a winter wonderland! The Festival of Trees celebrates one of the area's greatest industries and showcases local businesses.  Friday Nov 28, 2014 6:00 pm

Content Courtesy of the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF MODERN DAY SAPPHIRE VALLEY

Eugene M. Howerdd Sr. was born in Vicksburg Mississippi
August 14, 1906. His early business career was as a Hardwood
Lumber expert. He was hired by Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co.
(later known as Georgia Pacific Corporation) and moved to
Augusta GA. in 1933.

He and his family began enjoying summers in the North Carolina
Mountains in the early 1940’s. They initially stayed at the Highlands
Country Club and then bought a home in Highlands overlooking
Horse Cove and Cashiers Valley. Click here for more