The Highlander Mountain House welcomes guests at their Ruffed Grouse Tavern for dinner.

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Guests chat and sip French 75s during cocktail hour.

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Kelli Shomaker and Leah Dubberly

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Guests await a three-course dinner with wine pairings.

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A toast before the second course: a choice of seared Carolina mountain trout or rack of lamb.

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Strawberry Shortcake: Southern biscuits, strawberries, and vanilla whipped cream.

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Beverly Lassiter shows off her trout.

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Brookings Anglers expert nets Renee Johnson’s catch.

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Gage LeQuire and Elaine Lee float the Tuckasegee River. 

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Sydney Penny and Venita Reeves reel in a big one.

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Post-fishing snacks and refreshments at Brookings Anglers.

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Kim McCulloch and daughter Alex Jamieson with their Brookings Anglers guide.

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Ali Karn, G&G Society liaison, with Society member Linda Walker.

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Cheers to another great event!

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