Between Tides: Nature, Creativity & Renewal

This four-day retreat on Chincoteague Island hosted by Emerald Mountain Sanctuary invites you to cross the water into the embrace of nature and creative expression. Join Annette Naber and LA Bourgeois for a long weekend gathering to rest, breathe, and...

Second Thursday Welcome Gathering

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come connect, make new friends, and enjoy good conversation! Adults 60 and over are invited to gather together every second Thursday from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Highland County Public Library. Come as you are and bring a friend. We’d love to have you ...

Eco Dying on Silk Workshop

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Discover the art of eco dyeing in this hands-on workshop at AMI! Perfect for artists, nature lovers, and anyone inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Using flowers, leaves, and other natural botanicals, you'll learn how to create stunning ...

2026 Hands & Harvest Festival 10/9 - 10/11

Highland County, Virginia's Hands & Harvest Festival returns October 9 - 11, 2026! The Highland County Chamber of Commerce invites you as we welcome back our annual celebration of the beauty and bounty of fall in our rural mountain community!

Highland County October Star Party

6:45 PM - 11:59 PM

Plan to attend the October 2026 Highland County Star Party on Friday, October 9th. The “rain date” is Saturday, October 10th. The public is invited, at no charge, to celebrate Highland County’s unique dark sky resource. The event will be held at the ...