Ahhhh! Cashiers in the summer!!! The first stop upon arrival, the Cashiers Farmers Market. I bought fresh zucchini, yellow summer squash, okra (my new favorite vegetable this summer), heirloom tomatoes, white silver queen corn, beautiful beef fillets, King salmon, cantaloupe, local blueberries, local blackberries and these spectacular Dahlias.
When I posted this picture on Instagram and Facebook, I had many comments, “they don’t look real”. They are very real….just about perfect. I grew them here in Cashiers for several years and miss their beauty.
These dahlias are grown by Erin Watson and are harvested weekly. It takes 2 days to cut the blooms.
The Cashiers Farmers Market, owned by the Crawford family, has been a must stop shop since 1995. 
“Cashiers Farmers Market is a family owned and operated business. A specialty grocery and produce market established in 1995. They offer only the freshest seasonal produce from many local growers.
Fresh baked goods are always a treat. The aroma fills the air when you enter the building. The atmosphere is very collective, with many old signs and memorabilia. Enjoy some homemade ice cream, churned with an antique engine. Check out the menu for great take-out…BBQ & more.
A fun place to shop, whether you’re a regular or just visiting on your way through the beautiful mountains. Cashiers Farmers Market has great food, wine, all natural local beef, seasonal coastal seafood, baked goods, prepared foods and many gourmet items customers are delighted to find. “
Back to dahlias…
The High Hampton Inn has the most spectacular dahlia beds.
Rows of dahlias all staked to keep the blooms and foliage upright.
This arbor is right next to their herb garden in the midst of the dahlias.
During season, fresh dahlias grace every table in the High Hampton Dining Room.
A view of Rock Mountain from the dahlia garden. Think I’ll go hike Rock Mountain!
The mountains in the summer…relief from the heat…beautiful hikes along the many waterfalls…gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains…colorful summer gardens…
Come celebrate with me. I’ll save you a seat at the table.
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Just beautiful!!! Mama and I are also in the mountains, blank Mountain. Carson was here last weekend for dinner.
Enjoy the beautiful mountains!!! Please let me know if you get our way.
Lillian Carson
The dahlias look as pretty as I can remember. The spring/summer weather must have suited their needs. I can’t wait to get up there.
Thanks for your comment Lillian! I knew Carson was visiting and so glad you got to see each other. The weather is beautiful.
Waiting for you too! The weather is here wish you were beautiful! Jimmy Buffett!
Seeing your pictures of the flowers and the farmers market makes me really miss visits to Cashiers in the summer. I especially miss the blueberry pie from the farmers market!
Getting a blueberry pie in the morning! Love it too.
Kathy, Love the beautiful garden and flower photos. Also also seeing the Cashiers Farmers Market…that place is so special! Enjoy your time in the mountains!
Thanks Pat! Think you were just in a beautiful place. Paris and Provence..Welcome home!
Terrific pictures. Loved Farmers Market
Thanks so much Charlie! I love Farmers Markets everywhere.
Those flowers are beautiful! Remember how High Hampton always had them on their tables at lunch!
They are on the tables! Wish you were here with us! And all the Huffmans.
I can’t wait to get up there! I’ll clip a few dahlias for my house. And this makes me want to make a blueberry pie too – I think I’ll do that. Great blog about Cashiers, a very special place!
Hope to see you soon! Had the blueberry pie tonight with vanilla ice cream. It was delicious, but think yours is just as special!!!!
So wish those beautiful Dahlias would thrive in FL! Thanks for the share!
Thanks for your comment Susan. Think you could really do justice to the dahlias with your beautiful photography!
Beautiful dahlias! — and LOVE the heirloom tomatoes and lemon blueberry bread at the Farmer’s Market —
I can see you have recently been to the Cashiers Farmers Market Gayle! I just bought their blueberry banana bread and it was delicious! Thanks for your comment and being a loyal reader.
Seeing all this makes me so homesick for those wonderful summer vacations with you all and all our kids! Great memories!
They were great memories! Lots of hikes, waterfalls, good eating, and boating! Miss you and hope to see you soon.