HIGHLANDS, N.C. — Just south of the North Carolina and Georgia state lines on Highway 28 lies Satolah Creek Farm, a rustic country destination venue renowned for its scenic beauty and charming guest accommodations.
Recently, the farm’s owner and operator, Pippa Seichrist, opened her doors to a special group of guests: the volunteers of Mountain Findings. The exclusive tour offered volunteers a firsthand look at how Seichrist has seamlessly woven treasures purchased from the Highlands-based nonprofit into the interior design of her property's guest houses, which regularly host wedding parties and corporate events.
For the volunteers who dedicate their time to sorting, pricing, and selling the donated merchandise, the visit to the farm offered an opportunity to see how creative patrons give their inventory a renewed lease on life, elevating second-hand finds into curated, intentionally styled decor.
During the walkthrough, Seichrist expressed her appreciation for the local nonprofit, noting that the store offers an inventory of items possessing a distinct connection to people and places—a quality missing from retail big-box stores.
"You can find so many cool things there that you just don’t get at retail stores," Seichrist said, adding that knowing the purchases directly support vital community causes makes shopping there even more meaningful.
Another unique culture surrounding shopping at the store pointed out is the distinct camaraderie shared among those who line up before the doors open each week. It is an experience where 50, 100, or more people gather with shared excitement, building a tight-knit community of repeat shoppers while welcoming first-time visitors into the fold.
Mountain Findings is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower area nonprofits through community grants as well as offering scholarships to students upon graduation.
Donations of gently used home furnishings, housewares, art, rugs, lighting, and general home decor and linens are accepted by dropping them off anytime at 452 Spruce St., Highlands, N.C. Donors can also call 828-526-9929 or email MountainFindings1@gmail.com to arrange a pickup of items or an entire house pickup.
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