Highlands rolls out the red carpet this September as the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival brings a world of cinema to the Blue Ridge Plateau. From September 18 to 21, 2025, visitors can enjoy a thoughtfully curated lineup that spans beloved classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Roman Holiday as well as daring modern films and conversations with directors and critics. The festival pairs mountain charm with global artistry, creating an experience that is both intimate and inspiring.
The Gardener
Among the most anticipated screenings is The Gardener, a film that carries a special resonance in Highlands. Filmed in part among these ridgelines, the story follows Sabena Weathers, a woman navigating grief and change, who finds solace in a mountaintop garden and in her encounters with Walter, the gardener whose quiet wisdom reshapes her life.
The Highlands setting is not simply a backdrop but an active character, infusing the film with the serenity, resilience, and natural beauty that define this mountain town.
The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival offers the chance to see cinema come alive in the very landscape that helped shape it. Plan your visit and discover how Highlands makes every story more vivid.
