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61 - Outdoor Oasis Gardens are as individual as the people who tend them. Take a peek to see how these greenthumbed residents have grown their own colorful visions along the coast.

70 - Cottage By The Sea This Sea Island renovated home provides a casual, coastal approach for a vacation home. Walk along the hallways with interior designer Laurie Watson as she details how the 1950s ranch home was updated without losing its charm.

81 - Floral Fortissimo The Fall Flower and Music Festival will transform the grounds of Christ Church, Frederica, this fall to celebrate the celestial through the arts. The two-day event is a collaboration with local and regional talent coming in October. Discover all the festival’s details and find out new trends in sacred floral design in a Q&A with Atlanta floral designer, Laura Iarocci.

89 - Homes With A History If the walls in these homes could talk, they would tell a great story.

Enjoy revelations about iconic homes and how they fit into Coastal Georgia’s rich history.

96 - The Constant Gardener Garden designer Brandon Tyson is returning to his native Georgia after a career along the California coast. He’s ready to settle into his cottage in downtown Darien and bring his own Eden to life.

98 - Cultivating The Coast Community gardens have been cropping up across the U.S., including in the Golden Isles. Find out more about the communal pastime and those who enjoy it.

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There’s no denying the appeal of St. Simons Island and the stunning natural beauty and uncompromising excellence of Frederica. A community of remarkable residential properties and amenities including a Tom Fazio golf course and state-of-the-art golf learning center impressive enough to have attracted over a dozen current PGA Tour Professionals as members, a 400 acre trophy bass lake, tennis, pool, and fitness center as well as an exceptional equestrian facility.

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Exceptional homes and home sites It is our pleasure to present this exciting collection of Frederica properties for your consideration. Whether you seek an existing home or the perfect location to build, we welcome the opportunity to introduce you to Frederica – the very best of St. Simons Island.

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Southern Vernacular home on the Lake. Family room and screened porch blend into indoor/outdoor living. Gourmet kitchen and dining room with beamed ceilings. Large open terrace. First floor master with his/hers vanities, large shower and more. Upstairs has a sitting room and two large guest suites with an optional 5th bedroom. Mud room, grilling porch and more. Offered at $1,395,000.

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Lowcountry style home with generous living spaces. Open floor plan with a first floor master and guest bedroom/study. Great room offers beamed ceilings and fireplace. Large kitchen, screened terrace with vaulted ceilings overlooking the lake. Two guest suites on the second floor with sitting area and more. Offered at $1,395,000.

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Cape Style home with panoramic lake views offers 4,059 square feet of wonderful entertaining space. Vaulted ceilings in the great room, master and screen terrace. Great room and terrace feature fireplaces. First floor master and guest retreat. Upstairs offers a family room, two guest suites and a bonus room for optional 5th bedroom or game room. Many custom features throughout. Offered at $1,425,000.

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Unique residential compound situated on a beautiful 3.38 acre lakefront home site. Spacious open kitchen, dining area and living room. Master suite and additional bedroom in the main house. Study, butler pantry bar, and office. Guest house above garage with 2 beds/ 2 baths, living room and full kitchen. Pool, built-in fire pit overlooking the lake. Three car garage. Offered at $ 2,995,000.

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DarieN CirCLe Beautiful lakefront home in the heart of Frederica. This home offers panoramic lake views with rustic elegance. Open floor plan with 8 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths. Master on the first floor and Carriage house with guest bedroom and bath, over 8,630 air conditioned square feet. Offered at $ 5,950,000.

Along with these featured homes, Frederica offers a variety of wooded, golf, lake, marsh and riverfront home sites ranging in size from 1.5 to more than 4 acres and priced from $295,000 to $2,500,000. Homes priced from $1,195,000s to $6.6 million and up.

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A b o u t t h e C o v e r When it came to this month’s theme, Home & Garden, the staff at GIM went on the hunt for the perfect photo that showed both elements. About 25 covers later, we kept returning to this striking photo of the Sea Island marsh cottage featured in our Cottage By the Sea article (p. 70). The rich blues and greens of the marsh, along with the strong architectural lines of the renovated 1950s home, invited us in to kick up our feet and relax.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to photographer George Ingram and interior designer Laurie Watson with Mary-Bryan Peyer Designs for all of the photos for the cottage story, including our cover.

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Editor’s Note If a genie could grant me three wishes, I would use eye for florals. Azaleas, hydrangeas, gardenias, imone of mine to become a master gardener. Yes, patiens, and roses (a flower that I share my middle I would also ask for world peace and financial name with) provide a vibrant palette of colors as success, but I have always admired those if my mother has painted them to form the perfect with green thumbs. To envision a bloom- landscape painting. ing landscape and then “No occupatio n is so The North Carolina homestead have the patience and is also important to me because attentiveness to see d e lightful to m e as it’s a gathering place for people I it grow into reality is t h e cult ure of t h e love. In July, the matriarch of the something to envy. e arth, a nd no cultur e farm, my grandmother Margaret, compa r a ble t o t h a t passed away. Her house beMy mother’s family of th e gard en .” came a beacon for my family to has a farm – just - Th oma s Jef f er s on gather around. We played cards west of Ocean Isle at her kitchen table, ate meals Beach in North dropped off by friends, and Carolina – where I grew up on summer breaks and swayed on her porch swing. She would have loved it. holidays. Generations of the Stocks On the farm, we live through hurricanes – literal and family have farmed this land dating emotional – together. It’s where we walk the Earth and back to the 1700s. They are stewards glance at the stars, seeing the light of those above of hundreds of acres, and our roots run shining down on us. deep. I return to the farm several times a year to glean some of these skills that have I hope you enjoy your Eden while reading this issue of Golden Isles Magazine. been passed down.

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Happy digging, Bethany Leggett Editor

LocaL catch

(l-r) Atlantic National’s Angie Ferra and Creg Miller with Brandy and Frank Owens at City Market.

When Frank Owens of City Market chose Atlantic National as his financial partner, he landed a great, local catch.

That’s because Angie Ferra and Creg Miller are Glynn County natives who believe in building long term banking relationships – with local decision making and fast, responsive service.

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City Market – A Local Tradition Since 1948.

Located at 1508 Gloucester Street in downtown Brunswick, City Market has a rich tradition of family involvement and success in the wholesale and retail seafood business. Frank took over the family-owned business in 2003 upon the death of his grandfather and City Market founder, “Captain Red” Stanford.

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Love Your Heart, Eat Your Seafood Take the Healthy Heart Pledge EATING SEAfooD TwIcE A wEEk cAN rEDUcE yoUr rISk of hEArT DISEASE By AT lEAST 36% AND GIvE yoU morE ENErGy ThroUGhoUT ThE DAy.

Golden Isles CoalItIon Seafood Nutrition Partnership is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to inspire a healthier America through partnerships that raise awareness about the essential nutritional benefits of eating seafood.

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MY HEALTHY HEART PLEDGE I recognize seafood is a healthy choice for me and my family and one of the leanest proteins with a variety of nutrients.

The Seafood Nutrition Partnership aims to reduce the risks of heart disease, improve baby brain wellness and increase memory for seniors by educating Americans about the health benefits of seafood and building awareness of seafood’s essential nutritional value.

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hen Jovan Sage and Matthew Raiford met during the Terra Madre food conference in Italy in 2012, the duo discovered a similar passion for homegrown food. Three years and more than 10,000 miles later, the culinary couple have transformed this vision into life with a brick-and-mortar store, The Farmer and The Larder, in downtown Brunswick.

Opened in August, The Farmer and The Larder forms a triadic business model as a retail store, a restaurant, and a cooking classroom. With seating capped at 43, the intimate spot off Newcastle Street offers a chance for communal meals to be had; family dinners slowed down so each flavor is enjoyed; and items from local artisans bought and sold at the front counter.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Raiford has the professional training and more than 20 years in the culinary field. He also has a deep connection to the Brunswick area. Raiford and his sister, Althea Raiford, are the sixth generation to work their family’s farm at Gilliard Farms in Brunswick.

Sage is no stranger to the culinary scene, either. A selftaught cook – “I came to cooking through baking,” she says – Sage enjoys fermenting and preserving jams, concocting savory sauces and rubs, and making homemade syrups for one-of-a-kind sodas.

“Jovan is a food alchemist. She transforms food into something more than what it was,” Raiford says.

“This is what the Golden Isles needs. There are some awesome restaurants and spaces here, and our idea was to bring all of that into one fell swoop,” Raiford says.

They also have national and international connections as Raiford sits on the board of Slow Food and Sage on the board of Seed Savers Exchange.

Sage agrees, saying the store will be a place where “people come into learn how to cook something one week and then grab the pot and the chicken to cook it at home.”

In addition to a pre-fixed menu for lunches, Sunday brunch, and dinners, a different regional cuisine is chosen for the Thursday night E.A.T. dinners.

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Jovan Sage, left, and Matthew Raiford opened The Farmer and The Larder in August.

Named for “Educated Adventures in Taste,” these dinners expound on the Golden Isles cultural connections to world cuisine, Raiford says.

At the end of the day, the Farmer and the Larder is a labor of love for the couple who want to share their passion with the rest of Glynn County.

“There’s two things I was told to always remember,” Raiford says. “If you cook with your heart, it comes through your hands and you will always have an amazing meal… and every day, the cook is only as good as the last meal he or she cooked. Jovan and I are living that. We are putting our hearts in our food and not depending on what we’ve already done.”

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Fall into fun this September and October as the Golden Isles packs in activities for all ages As October rolls around, the Golden Isles community will be celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month in a variety of ways, including the 16th Annual American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Fashion Show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 16 at Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort.

During the event, 13 models – 12 women and one man– will show off the latest in fall fashion attire. In addition to the fashion show, the American Cancer society fundraiser will also feature guest speaker Dr. Diane Z. Weems, a breast cancer survivor, board certified pediatrician, and director for the Coastal Health District.

Artistically hand carved, casted and created here in The Golden Isles, we offer unique keepsakes that you’ll love to give or receive. No matter the size of your wrist, silver or gold, or a bit of both, we’ll make you something special and lasting.

Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the American Cancer Society office (3011 Hampton Ave., Suite 361, Brunswick); Lady and Gentlemen’s Outfitters (Shops at Sea Island); and Antique, Etc. (1601 Newcastle St, Brunswick) starting September 14. For more information, call the ACS office at 912265-7117, Option 3.

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Get ready for some delicious stew at the annual Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee at Mary Ross Waterfront Park on October 24.

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CoastFest will bring more than 70 environmental and educational exhibits to the all-day event on October 4 underneath the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick.

There’s lots to do on Jekyll Island during September and October. Keep up with all there is to offer online as well at www.jekyllisland.com.

The 2015 Shrimp and Grits Festival will celebrate its 10th year on September 18 to 20. Arts, crafts, performances, and food tastings promise to make this year’s annual celebration the biggest one yet.

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Jekyll Island’s Georgia-Florida Golf Classic will give football fans a chance to compete in a friendly rivalry game on the golf course during the 36th annual event on October 28 to 30. Registration is $250.

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Movies on the Green on Jekyll Island will show “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at 8:30 p.m. on September 6. Blankets and chairs are welcome for families to sit on the Village Green, and popcorn will be provided.

Sea Island Concert Series will be bringing Jacksonville band JJ Grey & Mofro to Rainbow Island on September 10. The Southern rock group blends soul, funk, and blues in their sets. Tickets range from $40 to $90, and doors open at 7 p.m..

Chairs and blankets are welcome.

For tickets, call 1-800-656-0713.

The Coastal Symphony of Georgia presents its 2015-2016 season with an opening concert celebrating the violin on September 28 at 8 p.m. Concertmaster Aurica Duca and principal violinist Jorge A. Peña will be featured. For more information, go to www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

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Coastal Coalition for Children’s annual fundraiser, Taste of the Vine, will be at Georgia Sea Grill on September 20. Last year, Taste of the Vine raised $18,000 for programs such as First Steps, Healthy Families, and the Grandparent Connection program. The event will feature a silent auction, raffle, food, wine, and pianobar style entertainment. Tickets are $65. For more information, go to www.cc4children.net

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The Saint Simons Food and Spirits Festival is a five-day celebration, from September 30 to October 4, encompassing several events involving the best in food and spirits with a side of Southern hospitality.

The fourth annual #TasteSSI event will bring more than 20 culinary talents together with award-winning chef and Georgia native Justin Burdett as the master of ceremonies. Local celebrities involved include event co-founders Griffin Bufkin and Harrison Sapp of Southern Soul Barbeque; and 20-time PGA TOUR winner and Golden Isles resident Davis Love III. The Saint Simons Food and Spirits Festival also benefits Hospice of the Golden Isles, a nonprofit hospice facility serving a five-county area.

Tickets range from $25 to $200, depending upon the event. For more information, go online to TasteSSI.com.

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Spotlight: Justin Burdett The Georgia native will be master of ceremonies during the St. Simons Food and Spirits Festival. Burdett knows how to entertain a crowd, having appeared on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman and Food Network’s Chopped. Further accolades include Food & Wine listing Burdett as one of the Top 10 Chefs of the Southeast.

Wednesday, September 30

Thursday, October 1 Georgia Crown Distributing Co. and Bulleit Bourbon BBQ Pro-Am (6 to 9 p.m., at Rainbow Island, 100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island, $95). PGA TOUR professionals, including Davis Love III, will join celebrity pitmasters to see who makes the cut in this BBQ showdown.

Friday, October 2

Sip, Taste and Tour in the Pier Village (5:30 to 6 p.m. check-in, 6 to 8 p.m. event, $25). The historic Pier Village will play host to a night of sweet treats and fun drinks as the Pier Village area bustles with activity.

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Sip, Taste and Tour in Pier Village — After Party & Raffle at Brogen’s (8 to 10 p.m., 200 Pier Alley, St. Simons Island).

Friday Night Festival Feast (7 p.m., Halyards Restaurant, 55 Cinema Lane, St Simons Island, $200). A five-course feast complete with phenomenal wines by Silver Oak and Twomey will delight and satisfy those dining at Halyards this evening. Each course will be prepared with local staff alongside celebrity guest chef Justin Burdett. Former Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson will cap the evening with a live auction.

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Southern Soul BBQ & Beer Pairing (7:30 p.m., Southern Soul Barbeque, 2020 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, $50). Pitmasters Harrison Sapp and Griffin Bufkin of Southern Soul prepare a gourmet spread paired with craft beer.

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Saturday, October 3 Saturday Under the Oaks (11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gascoigne Bluff, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, $50). One of the most attended events, Under the Oaks will offer something fun for every age. The mixology tent hosts delectable cocktail tastings from distributors around the South; the Local Flavors Tasting tent offers dozens of tasty food and wine pairings to chose from; and a Kid’s Zone will make sure the little ones enjoy the afternoon with supervision. There will also be an artisan and farmers market on the grounds. New this year, the Chef Showdown will see professional and amateur chefs cook against each other in a Choppedstyle competition.

Oyster Fest Presented by Little St. Simons Island (7 p.m., Coastal Kitchen, 102 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island, $25). The atmosphere can’t be beat as diners take in the marsh views while enjoying live entertaining and delicious platters of oysters.

Saturday Night Dine Around (6 to 10 p.m., various locations).

Enjoy culinary creations at one of the many participating restaurants and a percentage of your bill will support Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Sunday, October 4 SPIRITual Sunday Brunch (12:30 to 3:30 p.m., The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, 201 Arnold Road, St. Simons Island, $50). The finale of the festival includes a seated brunch oceanside at ECHO, part of the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort.

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lay bowls line the walls of the pottery studio at Glynn Visual Arts. The containers are decorated in a variety of colors and designs, each unique in its construction. Turtles are carved into the outside of one and dragonflies on another.

Each bowl has been made for a specific purpose: to help feed the hungry in Coastal Georgia. Throughout July and August, potters – both amateurs and professionals – have gathered on four occasions to construct the bowls needed for the upcoming Empty Bowl Fundraiser to benefit America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia on October 20.

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By the end of the sessions, 200 bowls were made for the night.

Jan and John La Boone sat at a table, forming clay into their bowls during a session on July 21. The duo joined dozens for the workshop.

The wedding bowl

“It’s always uplifting to do something creative, and it’s the perfect experience to give back to the community,” John La Boone says as he forms the outer rim of his bowl.

His wife, Jan, finishes early, giving her time to look at the bowls sitting on the shelves around the pottery studio.

“Everything is turning out different. Some bowls are narrow, and some are deep. Some like to use a lot of designs and others are plain. It’s neat to see how everyone has done their own design,” she says.

The Empty Bowl Fundraiser has been a year in the making for organizers with America’s Second Harvest – a food bank with a local branch in Brunswick – and Glynn Visual Arts. Those lending their support for the night also include United Community Bank, Boulevard Cafe, Straton Hall Events, and Serendipity Bakery.

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During the fundraiser, live music will be performed as diners dip their spoons into soup served in the bowls made from the previous pottery events. An added bonus: Patrons will get to keep the clay containers after the dinner concludes.

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With tickets priced at $25, the night could raise about $5,000 for the food bank in Brunswick.

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Kalista Morton, community relations coordinator for the Brunswick branch of America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, says the organization can provide five meals for every

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dollar provided, which means that potentially 25,000 meals could be provided for Glynn County residents from this one night alone.

The need to feed the hungry is a great one, Morton says.

America’s Second Harvest found 64 percent of children go hungry every day in Coastal Georgia, and 34 percent of clients that come to the food bank have to choose between food and housing.

“They are angels on earth.”

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By bringing different community groups together for the October fundraiser, Morton hopes to reach more people within the community.

“This will bring awareness not just for Second Harvest and what we do in the community, but for Glynn Visual Arts and all our partners. We’ve been wanting to do this for a while, and the intention is to turn the fundraiser into an annual tradition,” she says.

Debbie Craig, professional potter and art instructor at Glynn Visual Arts, has been leading the studio workshops to make the clay pots. She’s enjoyed the pottery nights and seeing people come that have never taken an art class before. Some of the helpers have included an 95-year-old woman who came to St. Simons to visit her niece.

The nonprofit support group brainREconnect have also made bowls for the night, providing some art therapy for a good cause, Craig says.

“The really cool thing is that this event has taken away people’s fears to try something new. We’ve had people show up to make bowls that have never touched clay before, but by doing something for charity, they feel like they can try it,” Craig says.

She says a Glynn Visual Arts team will be the “worker bees” during the October 20 event that will be held at Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island, and it promises to be an enjoyable one for all involved.

“It’s going to be a fun night,” Craig says as she puts some bowls on the top shelf to dry before they are glazed and ready to use.

“Hospice of the Golden Isles not only took care of my mother, they took care of our entire family. Every day they came with medications, to help with bathing, to provide the essentials we needed to care for her.

At the end, we knew Mom was at peace and was comfortable. It is important to insist upon Hospice of the Golden Isles by name… to me and my family, they are like angels on earth.”

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Late Bloomers Fall florals add color as season shifts Words by Megan Cheap | Illustrations by Stacey Nichols

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eep your eyes open for the plants that will be blooming around the Golden Isles this fall. These autumn selections will delight the eyes and a few will even please the tastebuds.

Thyme

Thyme has a subtle, dry aroma and a slightly minty flavor. Thyme can make almost anything better, from Lemon Thyme Shortbread cookies and Honey Thyme Lemonade to Bacon Wrapped Thyme Pork Loin.

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Rosemary looks like a tiny sprig from an evergreen tree. Similarly, it has a pine-like fragrance and a pungent taste. Rosemary can be found in compound butter for your steaks or baked into a Parmesan crust for quiche.

Pansy

Pansy, a popular bloom in this area due to its low maintenance, has a delicate perfume-like aroma. Its cousin, the Viola, also grows amiably in the Isles. Both come in various vibrant colors.

Snapdragon

Snapdragon should be planted in full sunlight.

Its blooms will form once temperatures drop from the harsh summer heat into chilly autumn breezes. Snapdragons, which come in a variety of colors, need adequate watering during the first few weeks after planting.

Parsley

Parsley is a bright tasting herb with a slight peppery flavoring. Parsley can be used in pasta dishes or mixed with garlic to spice up roasted potatoes.

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atty Thee Capper knows a thing or two about keeping clutter at bay. After decades spent in the retail industries, Capper knows how easy it is to throw items onto a nightstand or corner of the office. But once a pile starts to get bigger, it’s time to tidy up.

Depending on the client, Capper can spend anywhere from a few hours helping reorganize someone’s desk to an entire day elbow deep in canned goods while rearranging someone’s kitchen. By getting one room in order, she often finds clients are able to tidy other sections of their homes as well.

Capper, who offers organizational services to Golden Isles residents with her business Thee Organizer, now books clients that want to reduce or organize different elements within their home.

Capper identifies three zones within a home that are most prone to disorganization: the home office, kitchen, and closets.

“I’ve always been detail-orientated. And this is what I love to do – going in and helping someone who doesn’t know what to do or where to start,” she says.

HOME OFFICE: The biggest element for creating a clean home office is to design a work space that balances function and aesthetics.

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“A clean workspace is critical because that’s where the client will be conducting their business and needs to focus,” she says.

tions, Capper says her skills are mainly used in organizing food and pantries for her clients.

For many, that means investing in a file system that will store paperwork for the past few years. Depending upon the type of business, the IRS recommends keeping the past four to seven years of records. Capper will often sit with her clients to go through paperwork and identify what should be kept and what can be properly disposed.

“Everyone is pretty guilty about keeping food past the expiration date. Once you start going through the pantry, you realize how much food is either expired or duplicated because of the lack of organization,” Capper says.

“Most of my clients like to use filing cabinets that they can alphabetize and keep records by year. And for any records that are older, it’s important to dispose of them properly by shredding anything that may contain a driver’s license number or social security number,” Capper says.

If the food is within days of expiring, she encourages clients to donate the extra items to food pantries or charities of their choice.

One method to prevent purchasing duplicate food items is to group items together within cabinets with their labels facing outward.

“You should be able to open your pantry and know how much of

If decor is important to a client, items around the home can be incorporated such as cloth storage units or decorative containers that keep office supplies contained. Anything that has a divided compartment to keep things separated will work, Capper adds.

Patty Capper with her dog, Nick, at her home on St. Simons Island.

Also important to many with home offices is having a space dedicated to shipping supplies or a small amount of inventory. Capper suggests converting a closet into a miniature shipping store, keeping boxes and labels out of sight to reduce visual stress in the room, and having items easy to find.

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each item you have without having to search for it,” she says.

Keeping the plastic items in a kitchen to a minimum is a must, Capper adds. Keep enough food storage items to use for random needs but most people don’t require an entire cabinet devoted to containers. And to keep plastic bags out of the way, Capper suggests clients purchase reusable grocery bags to take to the store.

CLOSET: Closets are perhaps one of the most personalized spaces in a home, and Capper says individual tastes take priority when it comes to keeping the area tidy.

“Some like to put all their shirts together, then skirts, jackets, dresses, etc. Other like to put entire outfits together because they don’t like to mix and match,” she says.

If space is limited within a closet, organizational bags can keep ties, purses, scarves, or shoes organized without taking up valuable floor space.

No matter if the clothes are gathered together by style, color, or outfit, the goal is to make sure each item is something the owner still wears.

“If a client isn’t wearing the clothes, I can help them choose what to do with them.

Most will pick a charity to give them to, and we have great local organizations that accept donations. If someone is moving or has a child move out, cleaning out closets and donating the items is a great solution,” she says.

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Georgia’s Amazon Words and photos by Michael Hall

The bloom of a yellow pond lily, or nuphar lutea, peeks out of the water in a small cove of the Altamaha River. The wide, round leaves float on top of the water with long stems beneath them that can grow more than 10 feet deep.

Swamp rose blooms add a splash of color throughout the tangle of green brush growing at the waters edge of the Altamaha River. Swamp rose, or rosa palustris, grows in a bush.

The tentacle-like flower of a spider lily, or lycoris radiata, dips to the water’s surface on the Altamaha River. One of the more dramatic blooming flowers on the river, spider lilies are ornamental plants that can be grown in containers or in home gardens.

A yellow jacket hunts for nectar on the bloom of a button bush, cephalanthus occidentalis. The multi-stemmed wild shrub grows between six and 12 feet tall.

The primordial Altamaha comes alive with color, making it a photographer’s paradise.

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he Altamaha River stretches its tentacles from Northeast Georgia to the coast, creating a web of tributaries, creeks, and offshoots that is vast and teeming with life.

Oconee rivers near Lumber City and the Ohoopee River farther down stream, the Altamaha is truly Georgia’s Amazon.

Spreading over most of the southeastern quarter of the state, the river forms a basin system that is the third largest contributor of fresh water to the Atlantic Ocean on North America’s eastern shore.

From the water, the river is much more than a slowmoving mass of water, it is the lifeblood of an ecosystem that produces some of the most beautiful flora in the world.

Formed by the confluence of the Ocmulgee and

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A monarch butterfly takes advantage of a blooming pickerel weed or pontederia cordata, in the Lewis Creek tributary of the Altamaha River.

Often found in large groups, the aquatic plant blooms through much of the summer and attracts butterflies, bees, and other insects.

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Just the facts

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Georgians have a rich history with the land. In simpler times, meals were prepared fresh, and vegetables were plucked straight from the ground. Fruits were handpicked into bushels from high-branched trees. Now it’s time for a farm-to-table reawakening. Let’s take a look at the deep roots Georgians have within the farming community.

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Living W ELL

Physical Therapy Helps

Residents Enjoy Outdoor Activities Without Pain

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fter a long week working indoors, many residents of the Golden Isles like to spend their weekends out and about, enjoying the wide array of outdoor activities found on the Georgia coast. From the meticulous greens of golf courses to winding rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, there is something to suit the taste of any outdoor enthusiast.

Golf & Tennis For avid golfers, a common complaint is pain in the inner elbow that is sometimes accompanied by stiffness, numbness, or tingling down into the hand.

This is often diagnosed as medial epicondylitis, or “golfer’s elbow.” Golfer’s elbow is caused by injury to the muscles that flex the wrist.

Tennis players may also develop similar symptoms on the outside of the elbow due to irritation of the muscles that extend the wrist. Considering these injuries often worsen with overuse, seeking medical advice sooner rather than later can prevent longer recovery time and greater injury.

No matter how you spend your leisure time, aches and pains are likely to appear. Many will put off seeking medical attention, insisting their symptoms will lessen over time. Physical therapy provides a great alternative to continued pain and time away from activity. From head to toe, professionals in physical therapy are equipped to identify and correct musculoskeletal imbalances in the body.

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While physical activity is the best way to maintain optimum health, there is a risk of injury that sometimes becomes a reality. When nagging aches and injuries begin to interfere with enjoying your favorite pastime, seeking physical therapy may provide an effective means of addressing your pain and getting you back on top.

Paddleboarding Stand up paddleboarding has quickly become a favorite pastime in the Golden Isles. On any given day, one can find locals and tourists alike rowing along a quiet river or the ocean from atop a paddleboard. This activity requires great balance, much of which is provided by stability in the spine.

Poor posture, improper paddling technique, and muscular imbalances can all contribute to persistent low back pain in SUPers. Weak abdominal muscles accompanied by tight hamstrings and hip flexors are a recipe for injury. Physical therapists can identify the cause of back pain, and often correct imbalances without the need for shots or surgery.

When the cause of discomfort is recognized, physical therapists can form an individualized plan of care that addresses what needs to be done to get back to prime performance. A wide array of hands-on manual therapy interventions and activity specific training techniques are used to address the cause of injury and train the body so future injuries are less likely to occur.

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Nature

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A Small But Mighty Invasion Of Warblers W o r d s a n d I l l u s t r at i o n b y Ly d i a T h o mp s o n

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here is an invasion happening right now outside your door. They are pouring into the Golden Isles. Are you ready for them? Don’t worry, I look forward to this invasion of birds migrating to our shores every year.

Most of these birds are young. For the last 36 years, there has been a group of highly trained volunteers that dedicate two weeks of their vacation to recording birds that travel through our area through a process called bird banding.

The birds use the south end of Jekyll Island as a funnel as they head south; so these bird banders set up their station there. The banders at Jekyll Island Banding Station use special nets set to catch the birds, which are then carefully taken out of the nets. Each bird is measured, weighed, and then a numbered metal band is placed on its legs.

The numbers are recorded and then sent to the U.S. Banding Lab at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland. When the bird is relocated, the lab has the information.

Many birds migrate, including warblers.

These small, colorful birds feed mainly on insects and fruits. The four main warblers captured on Jekyll Island are Common Yellowthroats, American Redstarts, Black-throated Blue Warblers, and Western Palm Warblers.

One Common Yellowthroat, a tiny insect-eating warbler, was captured at the Jekyll Island Band Station. The next morning, this same Common Yellowthroat was captured on Merritt Island, Florida.

That tiny yellow bird that weighed 10 grams, about a third of an ounce, had traveled more than 230 miles overnight. That is just amazing! The fact that these tiny birds are traveling that far and that quickly just boggles my mind.

Did you know?

Warblers are often referred to as “the butterflies of the bird world” to describe how they flit through wooded areas.

Here’s something else that boggles my mind. Almost all these birds are babies. The banders call them hatch-year birds. This is their first time flying south, and some of them are flying all the way to South America. For this reason, they use the coastline to point them in the right direction.

You can help these youngsters right in your own backyard. Set up a birdbath with a dripper so the water is gently moving.

Drippers keep the water stirred up so mosquitos don’t become a problem. Plus, these baby birds can hear the water and come down to drink. Plant berry trees such as Beauty Berry and Yaupon Holly. The plants are pretty, and the birds get enough energy to make their next long jump down the coast. It is a simple way to help these wonderful little baby birds make their first migration a success. G

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Dirt Ro a d Detours

Lessons Worth Learning Sometimes Come From Unlikely Teachers b y Am a n d a K i r kl a n d

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’m 36 years young, married with five kids, and still have no idea what I want to do with my life.

I could kick myself. I know that I should get my act together and figure it all out, but I guess I’ve let myself get distracted. What with all these kids, a husband that can sometimes feel like one of the kids — Love you, honey — the farm, the running, and so on and so forth. I haven’t had the time to get it figured out. I guess I’ve been too busy living to plan for my life.

around without a jacket. I’m sure his grandmother would completely agree with me.

No need to fret for me, though. Last fall I took my first step toward a rational, mature adulthood and enrolled in college. I know what you’re thinking. You want to know what my degree is. I must be going into education or nursing. After all, those seem to be the most popular degrees for the above-25 set. You might be surprised to read that for now my degree is…undecided.

As the courses got harder, I found myself relying more and more on the young hipsters in my classes. I began to get to know them. I listened as they helped me grasp some of the concepts that seemed so out of reach. I also listened as they talked about the side jobs that they worked to pay for college and the child care that made getting to class tough. I opened my eyes and saw how hard these young adults were working to do something I was taking so lightly.

I started college last fall completely unsure of my own intentions. At this stage of the game, I’m not really focused on a career, but who’s to say I won’t be as my house gets a little quieter and I can form complete thoughts in my brain. I started college for the experience. I enrolled at one of the local colleges and expected to coast through an easy few semesters until my future calling knocked me on the head, Isaac Newton style.

I should have known as soon as I took the math portion of the entrance exam that the waters would not be so easily navigated. I found it awkward to relate to all of the young people. I saw one of the student instructors outside of class and told him that it was too cold outside for him to walk

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The classes were much harder than I had imagined. Even English 1101 (which I consider to be one of my strengths, thank you very much) was difficult. There was a lot of writing and researching and don’t even get me started on looking for a scholarly source. Wikipedia really can’t be all wrong, can it?

One small group of students was especially helpful.

We all volunteered together to earn extra credit in math. A few of them sat on the benches outside an hour before a final exam and went through flash cards with me. When we ran into each other in the computer lab, we helped each other through the previous night’s homework.

I’m renewed and refreshed by these young folks.

They seem to have big plans and are not afraid to work hard to earn their future goals. I may still be a little clueless as to what I want to be when I grow up, but with these young people around, I know I’ve got plenty of people to look to for inspiration. G

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s football season takes the field, men around the Golden Isles will start disappearing into their man caves to enjoy watching their favorite teams fight over the pigskin this fall.

video and bedding selections and more since 1932. Brunson says many of his clients come into the store looking to create a personalized media space or man cave.

Trey Brunson, owner of H&H Lifestyles, has seen a new trend in converting outdoor areas of the home into an open-air man cave.

One particular client sticks out in Brunson’s mind. H&H Lifestyles was contracted to build a state-of-the-art theater below the library in the family’s home.

“Outdoor media spaces are one of the hottest trends in audiovisual systems. We are especially blessed to live in such a beautiful place like the Golden Isles. What better place to watch a sporting event or movie than outside with the family,” Brunson says.

Even in the off season, options abound for the family to enjoy a personalized space in their homes.

“We were given very strict instructions that the room could be as loud as humanly and technically possible; however under no circumstance was any sound transfer to be heard in the library above,” he says.

Brunson’s team floated the entire theater – “a room within a room, so to speak,” he explains – to detach the acoustics.

“We are all so busy, it’s nice to stop and slow down, pop some popcorn, grab a coke and watch a great film together. Family night at the movies, you just don’t have to drive to the theater to do it,” Brunson says.

“Perfect audio, perfect video, and when you walked out of the room and closed the door, you couldn’t hear a sound…it’s a stunning room,” Brunson says of the project.

H&H Lifestyles, at 222 Retreat Village, St. Simons Island, has been helping customers in Glynn County obtain appliances, audio-

Not all man caves require as much remodeling, he says, and a variety of factors come into play for converting a space into a man

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cave. Whether the room will function as a sports shrine or home entertainment theater, customization is the key.

“It starts really with the network of the home. That’s the backbone of any surround system or media space environment,” he says.

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Not all TVs are equal, and one must look for the right size for the room. Surround sound systems, seating distances, viewing angles, and ambient light concerns also have to be taken into account, Brunson says.

Streaming services are equally important, and having enough bandwidth to support the devices is vital. Cable and satellite offer close to 500 digital channels. There’s also Blu-ray and digital players to enjoy Netflix, YouTube, or iTunes on your large flat screen, Brunson says.

“The audio solutions are even more dizzying, as streaming music and new forms of wireless speakers allow us to not only personalize our TV viewing but listening as well,” he adds.

No matter how large the screen size or type of surround sound, one cannot overlook the need to find a simple way to turn everything on.

“You can have the best gear and most comfortable space, but if you cannot turn on the system and enjoy it, it’s totally worthless,” Brunson says.

Brunson first started working at H&H Lifestyles two decades ago when his father, Bill Brunson, was president of the company.

“We are so much more solution-oriented today than 22 years ago when I started working here,” he says.

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In addition to selling and servicing appliances, audiovisual equipment, and bedding, the company also offers electrical services. They work with AutoCad software to plot their own prints for AV, electrical and lighting designs. In the past year, H&H Lifestyles also offers home security options.

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Grilled Pork Chop with Butternut Squash Spaetzle and Sauteed Kale. Photo by H2O Creative Group

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ith a growing foodie culture and a collective rise in the American food IQ, Americans are voicing concerns now, more than ever, about where their food comes from and what is in it. Phrases like “local sourcing,” “farm to table,” and “grass fed” are the new culinary buzzwords, but for Tom Delaney, it simply means the way he’s always done it.

Seasonal flavors and local sourcing drive many of the recipes Tom creates for his bevy of nightly specials. His latest masterpiece is an ode to this mentality: a grilled Berkshire pork chop with butternut squash spaetzle and sautéed kale.

The pork in this dish comes from one of the most flavorful breeds of hogs, Berkshire, which have been recognized and prized for their eating qualities for more than 300 years. Sourced from a farm in Alabama, Tom chooses this pork “because it’s old school — before they engineered the flavor out of pork. It’s got great marbling and tremendous flavor.”

To complement the pork, Tom adds fall flavors of butternut squash and kale, which come from Baker Farms in Hortense.

“We use these vegetables at the height of the season when the flavors are at their truest and best,” he says.

“Pork requires a little acid. I wanted a minimal touch of heat with the curry background. It cuts that little bite from the kale and complements the spaetzle with the squash,” he says.

To begin, the pork is brined for two hours in a mixture of salt, brown sugar, and water. It is grilled over a medium flame for approximately six minutes per side, for a 2.5 inch-thick chop. The tomato curry sauce is a purée of onion, bell pepper, garlic, red curry paste, green zatar, and stewed tomatoes. The spaetzle is made from a purée of butternut squash combined with a flour dough and finished with maple balsamic. Finally, the kale is sautéed with garlic and olive oil until softened and topped off with white balsamic vinegar at the very end. The dish is best paired with a 2011 Tomassi Ripasso Valpolicella, which “works well with the spiciness and acid in the sauce. Its round flavor adds a touch of weight to the bite of the greens,” he says.

Tom’s other fall favorites include plenty of wild game, which he likes for its flavor and health benefits. He’ll also be working with fresh and delicious fall vegetables including Brussels sprouts, root vegetables, beets, and more. To enjoy any of Tom’s exceptional combinations of local, seasonal flavors and high-quality meat, join him at Delaney’s Bistro and Bar for an unforgettable culinary experience. ____

When creating any dish, Tom thinks in terms of enhancing flavors and focuses on what each ingredient will bring to a dish. This recipe is an eclectic blend — featuring a tomato curry sauce and maple balsamic butternut squash spaetzle.

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Grilled Pork Chop with Butternut Squash Spaetzle and Sauteed Kale * excellent paired with a 2011 Tomassi Ripasso Valpolicella

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Digressions Of A Dilettante

A Mockingbird Morning

by Bud HeArn

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h, those summer mornings when the dew has left its last traces of essence on the lilies and the bumble bees begin their pollinating deliveries. Sunlight streams through the oaks lighting up the garden’s spectacle of colors.

You have coffee sitting in the shade of the pool arbor. You admire your garden. The fresh ambience of the day sets a swoon over the landscape.

In your mind, a vision appears. Over in the far corner of the garden, you see him — the gardener. He sits in the shadows of an imaginary tool shed. Periodically, he wipes the perspiration on his face with a red bandana. His white shirt is soaked with sweat. His movements are measured in slow motion. He appears to be unconcerned, resting in an obvious peace of mind. He sips iced tea from a moisturebeaded glass like your grandmother used. His legs are crossed.

His implements hang orderly on the weathered wooden wall, like workers relieved from their recent toil. Their handles are worn and slick, the shears sharp and shiny. A shovel lies prostrate in a red wheelbarrow. His gloves lay on the bench beside him. A thin coating of dust covers his boots.

A cool breeze stirs the wind chimes hanging above the open door of the shed. The tin roof occasionally buckles with a popping sound in the day’s beginning heat. Overhead a fly buzzes. The gardener is motionless. He rests from his morning labors.

Gardens are solitary and proprietary creations. They yield clues to a gardener’s visions. They’re as much an art as a science.

New gardens, like children, appear wild.

Like fine art, the masterpiece is seen only in the eyes of the gardener. But beginnings are never endings.

Time is a gardener’s friend. Nature counts time in seconds, not years. It’s one breath at a time. Anxiety is an unwelcomed guest in gardens.

Labor is daily, nothing hurried, nothing rushed. Gentle snips with the pruning clipper treat the boxwoods tenderly. Progress is slow and imperceptible.

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Gardens are the provenance of creatures, small and large. Deer nibble the roses, moles make subterranean trails. All have roles.

A lone Monarch butterfly floats between the yellow lantana and the lavender garlic plants, indecisive with the abundance of choices. A tiny green lizard scurries up the stalk of the Jerusalem thorn tree, oblivious to the prickly thorns.

Yonder gardener has shifted slightly on his bench. He seems to be watching the Whirling Butterfly plant, the gaura.

You notice how neatly you pruned the wisteria and trumpet vines yesterday. You consider asking the gardener his opinion on vines, whether they are evolutionary curses of nature or providentially designed for some greater purpose that escapes logic. But the fragrance of the jasmine overwhelms your senses, and logic seems misplaced in your botanical wonderland.

There is a bias in nature to the wild side, not cultivation. Weeds are a fact of life. They produce miniature gardens of many-colored flowers. Few notice them. Yet in microcosm, their flowers have transcendent beauty unmatched in urbane environments. They grow anywhere and require no effort to nurture. You even contemplate being a weed.

On the rail fence post sits a mockingbird. It practices a repertoire of mimics. Suddenly it’s startled, as though a strange breeze passed by.

It ruffles its feathers and flies away.

Your coffee cup is now empty. The sun is hot. Your morning meditation is over. You glance one last time toward the tool shed.

“Life is like licking honey from a thorn.” Anonymous The gardener has turned into a misty chimera, a ghost-like apparition that vanishes into thin air.

You are once again alone in your garden. Through the magnolia trees you see a shadow. It resembles a cherub and moves slowly out of sight.

Life could be an invisible gardener who shows up unexpectedly to check on how we’re doing. He may show up today. Will the gardener smile at our creation and see that it is good? He loves gardens. G

C Scott Morrison, DMD & Family The annual, award-winning St. Simons Island Food & Spirts Festival, a five-day tribute to the finest in Coastal cuisine, cocktails and entertainment, unfolds across the island and under a canopy of majestic oaks Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Georgia’s Golden Isles.

This culinary celebration showcases the area’s finest food, spirits and artistic talent amid the natural beauty of Georgia’s Golden Isles, and is well on its way to becoming one of the South’s most popular festivals.

Featuring Celebrity Guest Chef Justin Burdett, Georgia Native and winner of The Food Network's Chopped, Celebrity Pit Master and PGA Champion Davis Love III, as well as an array of PGA Touring Pros, local and regional celebrities. For more information and to learn about the new events this year, like our very own Local Chef Showdown, visit www.tastessi.com and follow us at #tastessi.

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Game

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ext time you are traveling on Frederica Road, you may catch a glimpse of one of the newest outdoor sports to hit the States. Sea Palms Resort has recently added a 9-hole FootGolf course to its list of recreational activities, becoming the only location in the Golden Isles where residents and visitors can learn how to play the newest competitive game.

FootGolf is a fast growing sport that combines elements of both soccer and golf. The game is played with similar rules as golf with a few exceptions.

Players use a regulation No. 5 soccer ball, kicking across the green instead of using a club. Players tee off from a designated tee box, shooting their ball down the fairway towards a 21-inch wide hole.

The origins of the game are unclear. The first competition was organized by Michael

Jansen and Bas Korsten in the Netherlands in 2008 and played by professional soccer players. The Federation for International FootGolf currently governs the league.

Sea Palms assistant golf pro Aric Zuberbier suggested the idea of bringing a 9-hole FootGolf course to the resort.

“The resort was looking for revenue ideas and to try and bring something new to the area” says Zuberbier.

Sea Palms currently has the only FootGolf course in Coastal Georgia. The course was installed alongside the fairways of the 9-hole West Course. Current par for the course is 34 — made up of a combination of holes ranging from short par 3s to a challenging par 5.

Not to take away from regular golf lovers, the Sea Palms course has been designed so

FootGolf can be played at the same time as golfers play on their own course. Dad can play the West Course and the kids — who may not be interested in a full game of golf yet — can come out and play FootGolf. It is a great family activity and a way to introduce children to the game of golf.

The new sport has a lot of advantages to enjoy. For instance, FootGolf is much quicker to play, does not require any expensive equipment, and has lower greens fees. And the sport is versatile enough for almost anyone to enjoy. If you can kick a ball, you can play FootGolf.

A 9-hole round at Sea Palms will take about 90 minutes and will cost $12, or you can play the course twice for $18.

Tee times are available all day and can be arranged through the Sea Palms Golf Pro Shop at 912-638-9041. G

Fast Facts • More than 20 countries are members of the Federation for International FootGolf.

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Potential Homeowners can

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ith brisk sales of new homes and investment property in Glynn County during 2015, now is a good time to take a look at some helpful borrowing tips from Atlantic National Bank, a locally owned community bank founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brunswick.

“Buying a new home should be a pleasant experience.

Before you apply for a loan, you’ll need to decide which type of mortgage best fits your needs,” says Joe Riccio, a vice president in commercial and mortgage lending at Atlantic National. “We offer fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, jumbo loans, FHA and VA loans plus loans for new construction and investment property.”

Atlantic National Bank’s commercial and mortgage lenders are local folks who know Glynn County best.

From left to right, Angie Ferra, Creg Miller, Elizabeth Riste and Joe Riccio.

Riccio says it is a good idea to consult with a mortgage lending professional about the various types of loans because each has specific advantages with varying terms and interest rates. Your income, credit history, the size of your down payment, and your employment and residence history are all factors in how much you can borrow. Depending on circumstances, the amount you can borrow may exceed the amount you can comfortably afford — so Riccio says it pays to borrow cautiously.

Since lenders use your credit score as one of the major factors in determining if you qualify for a loan and the interest rate, it is important to review your report at least once a year to make sure it is accurate.

“If there are errors that affect your credit score, it could make a difference,” explains Angie Ferra, assistant vice president in consumer and mortgage lending at Atlantic National. “If possible, obtain your

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credit report at least six months prior to applying for a loan. That way, you will have time to review it and get in touch with a credit agency if you discover any errors.”

Ferra recommends you obtain credit reports from each of the three major credit bureaus and examine them carefully. Incorrect information can lead to higher rates and possibly a declined loan.

By some estimates, more than 40 percent of all credit reports contain errors. Any discrepancies need to be corrected as quickly as possible.

Another way to ensure your loan application is a hassle-free experience is to provide your lender with all the necessary documentation that is needed to quickly and accurately process your request.

The form itself is simple to complete and your lender can assist with most of it. Providing tax returns and bank account information in a prompt manner helps reduce turnaround time.

If a borrower can make a larger down payment, it will help lower the interest rate.

Riccio notes that borrowers with an excellent credit history are likely to be approved regardless of how much money they can afford to pay up front. However, for borrowers with less than perfect credit, the amount of a down payment could make the difference between approval or denial.

With interest rates still hovering on the lower end of the spectrum, Ferra adds it’s a good time to borrow.

“Over the course of a fixed rate mortgage, competitive rates like what we have experienced for the past several years can save borrowers a lot of money. Mortgage rates have been at historic lows which makes homebuying much more affordable,” she says.

Since interest rates are subject to change while the loan application is being reviewed and processed by the lender, Ferra says borrowers should consider a “lock-in” in order to guarantee a favorable rate.

“Once again, you should consult with your mortgage lending professional to review all your options,” she concludes.

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Planning and saving tips for first-time homebuyers: • Saving for a higher down payment can mean a lower APR and payments • Maintaining a regular and reliable income improves your standing with lenders • Consistently paying your bills on time contributes to a good credit score • Limiting your monthly debt also helps improve your credit score • Generally, you’ll want mortgage payments alone to be less than 28 percent of your income

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Dr. Greg Martin Explains Latest Innovation In Hair Removal Coastal Georgia Vein Center acquires GentleLASE laser

Dr. Greg Martin of Coastal Georgia Vein Center (www.CoastalVeins.net) recently acquired the futuristic Candela GentleLASE® hair removal system. It uses pulses of light to remove unwanted hair, permanently. We spent some time learning about the new device, and here’s what we learned…

Q: What is the GentleLASE® laser and why is it a safe treatment?

A: Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and rejuvenating the skin on the face. The GentleLASE® System, a revolutionary “alexandrite laser” emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle while leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device™ where cooling spray is applied to the skin, cooling the upper layers – and providing increased comfort. The GentleLASE® helps protect the skin, while effectively treating the unwanted hair.

Q: What conditions are treated with the GentleLASE® laser?

A: Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide only temporary relief. Until

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now, the only recognized way to remove hair permanently has been by electrolysis – which can be tedious, time-consuming and uncomfortable. The GentleLASE® System safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial, bikini and underarm areas are usually completed in under ten minutes; legs, backs and larger areas can take longer.

Q: What other conditions does the GentleLASE® treat?

A: The GentleLASE® System has many aesthetic uses, and is effective for the treatment of the large “blue” leg veins, as an example.

Q: What does the treatment include?

A: Depending on the amount of hair treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. A small hand-held unit that touches the skin will deliver the laser light. A light spray of coolant onto the skin will be felt just before each laser pulse. The procedure can take as little as ten minutes or possibly longer depending on the area treated.

Q: How many treatments will I need?

A: Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair.

Most will require at least 2–3 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle. Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the early growth phase. The sessions can be very quick, so it’ll seem like no time until your unwanted hair is gone for good!

To learn more, and schedule an appointment, call Dr. Martin’s Brunswick office at 912.267.9550.

Before & After

A patient’s before and after photos following the GentleLASE® treatment.

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A birdbath sits in the backyard of Linda and Jay Buchert’s home that backs up to the golf course at Island Club at Retreat. The Bucherts, who split their time between St. Simons Island and Ohio, have a garden that wraps around the entire perimeter of their home.

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Oasis Words by Bethany Leggett | Photos by Stacey Nichols

Gardens come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Variegated ferns, palm trees, greenhouses, and ponds are just some of the Eden elements found in backyards and side gardens across the Golden Isles. Explore how residents are planting and pruning their own oasis along the sunny shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Henry garden

Neil and Kathy Henry spend many of their evenings watching the sun set over the marsh from their back porch at their Sea Palms West home.

Don Juan roses dot layers of greenery. The roses happen to be the snack of choice for deer coming off the marsh, Neil Henry says.

The couple, who moved from New Jersey to St. Simons in 2006, have capitalized on the privacy of their lot and created their own gardening haven.

The evolution of the backyard includes pockets of creative views, from buttercup pea vine ascending a pergola over a koi pond to a kitchen garden where dozens of tomato plants, cucumbers, basil, and more grow in a wire enclosure. Tomatoes for sauces, pastes, and gazpacho are kept in an ice chest to be used in recipes throughout the year.

“This is private; it’s our spot. We can relax and look over the marsh,” Neil Henry says.

Don Juan roses planted poolside provide a pop of color, and potted bougainvillea

Location: Sea Palms West Years lived at this residence: 10

Overlooking the backyard from the second-story porch, the Henrys have a sweeping view of the marsh.

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Neil Henry added a greenhouse (above), which sits behind his kitchen garden, to use for storing potted plants during cold snaps.

An arbor (left) covers the entrance to a secluded spot underneath the back porch. The shaded swing is Neil Henry’s favorite place to sit and feed koi fish in his pond.

“Like the old saying, ‘If you knew at the beginning what you know at the end, you would be so much better off,’ and that’s the truth.” – Neil Henry taken from their New Jersey home add a personal touch to their porch.

a wire enclosure around the kitchen garden on the side of the house.

Neil, the only male member of the Cassina Garden Club, traces his green thumb back to his childhood in the United Kingdom.

He says his vision for the backyard has evolved organically through the years.

The Golden Isles climate is unique, and Neil says knowing the USDA Plant Hardiness zone is critical for creating a thriving landscape. The Golden Isles sits in the 8b or 9 zone.

“There was never a master plan. I had a back-of-the-napkin sketch, and that was it,” he says.

This past September, he completed a greenhouse where he will store potted plants during the colder winter months. And to keep grazing deer from destroying all his plants, he constructed

One element he would change if he could dial the clock back: avoid using fill dirt in the yard. Although he had misgivings about it, he went with someone’s suggestion that fill dirt would suffice instead of soil. Now, anytime he plants something new, he has to remove the dirt and fill the holes with soil first.

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The Buchert garden

When Linda and Jay Buchert purchased their home in the Island Club at Retreat 15 years ago, the couple had no idea the overgrown landscape would reveal hidden treasures that would become centerpieces for their garden.

“We didn’t know the fountain was there until we closed on the house and started removing everything,” Jay says.

The fountain now features prominently

as the entrance for the potting shed, built onto the side of the home. Located where the air conditioning units previously sat, the gardening nook is a roofed outcropping where Linda cleans and trims flowers from the yard into arrangements to decorate the home.

“I love being able to clip hydrangeas from the yard and bring them into the shed to clip them and arrange them. We have fresh flowers all over the house,” she says.

A birdbath sits in a layer of caladium, periwinkle, and holly ferns.

A quiet sitting area overlooks the golf course at the Island Club.

Location: Island Club at Retreat Years lived at this residence: 15 Lacecap hydrangeas, one of Linda’s favorite flowers, grow on the side of the home.

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The side entrance winds around the lush backyard towards the garden shed at the front of the house.

The front of the potting shed (above) includes a fountain that Jay Buchert discovered hidden in overgrowth in their front yard when they first moved to the property 15 years ago.

The potting shed (left) is filled with antiques and gardening tools Linda Buchert has picked up from her green hobby.

Some items come from her home in Ohio, but the table was original to the Island Club house when the Bucherts moved in.

“You should design your garden based on how you want it to function. Some people prefer fruits and vegetables and herbs, and others like florals. Find out what you want it to be for you.” – Linda Buchert

Recycled pieces of furniture, including the original kitchen island from the home, creates a rustic chic look to the shed that has a potting stand, shelves of tools, and a sink. On the exterior, creeping fig vines add dimension; a rain chain allows water to drip from the roof; and the working fountain creates a exquisite French Country decor.

Around the side of the home and into the backyard, rows and rows of multicolored ferns add dimension to the property that sits adjacent to the golf course. In between the coleus, elephant ears, purple queen, and caladiums sits a rusted gate, another discovered element that was salvaged from an overgrown patch of the yard.

The Bucherts spend about half of the year at their St. Simons home, going back to their native Ohio at other times of the year. One of the antique tables inside the potting shed came from their Ohio home, and several Roseville pottery – which is also made in Ohio – are placed throughout the shed. And on the wall of the shed hangs Linda’s master gardener certificate.

Jay says it’s important not to get overwhelmed but to tackle one section of the yard at a time.

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The Jackson garden

People aren’t the only ones who enjoy hanging out in the Jacksons’ backyard. Squirrels frequent the area, and this flamingo and parrot have made this swing their permanent residence.

For the past 30 years, Terry and Tean Jackson have been cultivating their own tropical paradise in their Brunswick backyard.

From the garden to gazebo, the couple transformed the space into their own version of paradise.

palms, and Japanese evergreen are scattered throughout their property. Terry built a greenhouse on the land to keep the tropical plants alive during cold snaps, but he says most of the plants are easy to maintain during the rest of the year.

Tiki torches are often lit to add flair and ambiance, and it isn’t uncommon to hear Jimmy Buffett playing on the external surround sound, echoing across the expansive yard.

As a nod to their love of traveling – including trips to the Florida Keys and the Virgin Islands – the Jacksons use Caribbean lime rock throughout the perimeter of the yard and near the gazebo. Surrounding the gazebo are also a collection nautical decorations, hand-painted pelicans, and vintage

Birds-of-Paradise, hibiscus plants, tropical

An eggplant hangs ready for picking in the Jacksons’ garden.

Location: Bel Air Drive, Brunswick Years lived at this residence: 32 Lanterns line the fence to provide lighting during evening gettogethers.

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Decorations are the best way to show your personality when building the perfect backyard paradise.

A canopy (above) provides shade from the sun and shelter from the rain allowing the Jacksons to enjoy their backyard in any weather.

Hanging flower baskets (left) add a splash of color throughout the backyard, giving dimension to the property.

“When we have people come over, the first thing they ask to see is the backyard and garden.”

-Terry Jackson signs collected from their travels or found in garage sales.

In fact, Terry says if you don’t find him in the backyard, there is a good chance he is out on his boat.

“I spend most of my time outdoors. I don’t like to be inside if I can help it,” Terry explains.

Terry’s green thumb has been passed down through his family. His grandmother ran a small nursery, where she sold and rooted hibiscus. His great aunt and uncle also ran a large, successful plant nursery in Florida.

they grow vegetables and fruits. What started with a single banana tree has now grown into a grove of close to 100 banana trees, and they also have apple trees, although Terry says they can become quite messy. After a trip to Hawaii, the couple brought back a pineapple plant, too.

“We have had great success with the garden. We have all the squash and potatoes we could possible eat,” Terry says with a laugh.

Some of those vegetables make their way into pots of Low Country Boil that the Jacksons will make when their children come over.

“It is relaxing for me to be in the yard. I’ve always been outdoors, since I was a kid,” he says.

A privacy fence surrounding the property allows the family a chance to enjoy their own slice of Eden, although they are just minutes away from Glynn Place Shopping Mall.

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The Mauch

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Entering the backyard of Edith and Rolf Mauch’s home in The Commons at Frederica is like stepping into The Secret Garden. An iron gate on the side of the home invites a peek for guests coming into the vast outdoor garden.

“There’s not a lot of structure. It’s more natural, like you are out in nature,” Edith says.

Layers of colorful plants attract butterflies.

Bushes of various colors, heights, and sizes create a beautiful, organic patchwork that

attract bees, birds, and butterflies, Edith’s favorite. In fact, many of the garden ornaments and decorations are animals, fairies, and cherubs that give the landscape a whimsical tone.

“The butterflies and hummingbirds love the flowers. That’s why I have these, so I can watch the butterflies,” she says.

Water plays an important role in the garden. Fountains are scattered throughout, and a koi pond sits off in the shade. And

Location: The Commons at Frederica Years lived at this residence: 12 A propeller scavanged from the depths of the Savannah River provides an interesting garden ornament next to potted plants and a pond in the Mauchs’ backyard garden.

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A red zinnia flower (above) extends across the brick footpath in the backyard.

A playhouse (left) made from recycled bricks provides a place for the Mauchs’ grandchildren to cool off in the shade after swimming all day in the backyard pool.

“Recycling materials is very important to me because I grew up never wasting anything.

Anyone can buy something to put in their yard, but not everyone has the imagination to reuse items.” - Edith Mauch A side kitchen garden contains several types of vegetables, from tomatoes and peppers to lettuce.

Edith Mauch likes to incorporate water elements like this pond and decorate the rims with ornamental pieces.

at the very center of the backyard is a large pool where the Mauchs’ five grandchildren play during their summer visits.

Edith’s an avid gardener who likes to use recycled elements throughout sections of her backyard. Bricks taken from an old house torn down on Newcastle Street in Brunswick were reconstructed into walkways, benches, and walls. The playhouse is also constructed from used materials. Next to the koi pond sits a shrimp boat propeller salvaged from the Savannah River.

The differences gardening in the South are day and night compared to Edith’s childhood growing up in Germany.

“If you wanted produce, you grew it. So we always had a garden at home,” she says of the small village life she knew as a girl.

The garden in The Commons does have some vegetables – tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce growing in rows – but most of the backyard is filled with flowers and ferns.

“Some people like to do just vegetables, but I like the flowers, too,” she says.

The next project in the ever-evolving garden is turning the shaded pool overhang into a possible greenhouse style structure, where potted plants that require more temperature control can be kept from the hot sun or cold winter mornings.

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oastal sophistication and functionality blend together cohesively in this remodeled 1950s Sea Island cottage.

Under the artful attention of designer Laurie Watson of Mary-Bryan Peyer Designs, the vacation home capitalizes on the views of the vast marshes that lie yards away.

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The kitchen and formal dining room coordinate with white shiplap walls and wood flooring. The kitchen features white subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink and an antique wooden table that blends the old and the new in this renovated marsh cottage on Sea Island.

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The family room features cathedral-style ceilings and numerous windows, allowing natural light to the fill the space. Touches of coastal elements include framed artwork over the painted brick fireplace and colors of pale blues and greens in accent pieces around the room.

When Laurie Watson first walked into her client’s cottage on 21st Street on Sea Island, she was struck by the view overlooking the marsh on the backside of the home.

“When you have a view like this, you know it has to be part of the home,” says Watson, an interior designer with Mary-Bryan Peyer Designs.

kitchen, two private studies, and a child’s playroom. During the renovation, the owners of the home expanded the original floor plan to include an outdoor dining area and a large family room with floor-to-ceiling windows that give a panoramic view of the rich greens and deep blues of the marsh.

Working hand-in-hand with Jack Davis, an architect in Atlanta who remodeled the home in 2012, Watson wanted to update the layout without losing the character of the original structure that dates back to the 1950s.

Natural light pours through panes of windows on every wall of the living room, reflecting off the patina glass hanging above the entry into the kitchen. The painted brick fireplace blends into the white shiplap walls that extend throughout the entire home. And the vaulted ceiling adds height with dark pine beams that imitate a ship’s hull.

“This home had a lot of advantages. The character and history of the home is carried throughout. We kept the original brick for the floor in the foyer, which would have been difficult to replicate,” Watson says.

“There are ways to incorporate a coastal feel without going over the top. Most of the time, it’s better to have the ‘less is more’ approach. In this home, we used a lot of neutrals so when we have accents of blues and greens, it isn’t overwhelming,” she says.

The main house has four bedrooms, a formal dining room,

The walls and flooring of the home create strong horizontal or

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vertical lines that draw the eye from one room to the next. Wide pine floors mimic the strong horizontal lines of the shiplap walls. White subway tiles provide a linear backsplash in the kitchen, and the painted brick fireplaces flow into the shiplap, unifying the color palette in each room.

Hardy materials give an edge to areas of the home, creating a raw touch here and there to the whitewashed walls and open airy spaces.

An antique wooden table provides additional counter space as the kitchen island and concrete countertops are sturdy alternatives. A barn door on iron rollers serves as the entrance to the pantry, giving a rustic appeal. Additionally, fabrics chosen throughout the home include woven rope mats and canvas furniture for added hardiness.

Exterior elements of the property also include spaces for family time as well as personal reflection. An outdoor dining room sits off the side porch, just outside the doors of the formal dining room, offering a casual alternative for lunches and dinners overlooking an uninterrupted view of the marsh. A family-sized pool has plenty of space for lounging in the sun and sits to the side of the front entrance. A private dock extends into the marsh.

In the main house, an enclosed porch off of the living room sits in a shaded area that allows for quiet reflection.

The master bedroom also has a private enclosed porch. Additionally, a guest house sits above the garage, with two additional rooms, a living space, and small kitchen area.

A private study (above) sits off the side of the kitchen and screened-in porch, providing an intimate and quiet space before entering the master bedroom.

The interior dining room (left) provides a formal option for the homeowners that overlooks the pool and an outdoor dining area that is perfect for more casual meals.

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Raw materials, such as this wooden bookshelf (right), blend with the soft, subtle color scheme that gives the design a bit of an edge through each room.

An oyster mirror (below) in the entrance hall bathroom sits above a concrete sink and brings a touch of the coast indoors.

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“With this home, the colors are relaxing and the floor plan is wonderful. You want to just walk in, kick your feet up, and take in the view. That’s the ultimate coastal feeling you can achieve,” Watson says.

Watson, who graduated in 1995 from Mercer University with a degree in business and interior design, has been an interior designer for 15 years and has spent the last four years working at Mary-Bryan Peyer Designs on St. Simons Island.

Mary-Bryan Benedict DeLoach, owner of MaryBryan Peyer Designs, says renovations require a different approach for interior designers than newly constructed homes.

“Remodels require a lot of thought, care, and preparation to get the final plan. We learn how the clients live in their home and what their desires are for the change,” says DeLoach, who opened the interior design firm in 2004.

For some remodels, she says the design team may focus on creating an open concept living area or a quiet space for a private study.

“We strive to keep the house as a ‘home’ and stay true to the original authenticity the homeowners first fell in love with,” DeLoach says.

For this Sea Island marsh cottage, DeLoach and Watson both knew the panoramic view was a key feature of the home as well as the intention for the homeowners to use the property as a vacation home. As such, Watson incorporated decorative yet functional aspects into the design.

“The house will be loved by children, pets, and guests alike, and it’s meant to be lived in,” DeLoach says.

In the living room, rope-woven containers hold throw pillows, blankets, and other items in outof-the-way areas to bring ornamental storage into the space. In the children’s rooms, Watson used decorative storage bins at the foot of the beds or nightstands and desks with drawers.

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This client loved the color blue, so Watson incorporated a rich blue color scheme on the screened porch that sits off the family room.

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The playroom (above) serves as a central spot connecting the three children’s bedrooms. Pops of color on the walls liven up the atmosphere without taking away from the overall design of the home.

A girl’s bedroom (right) has bright pinks and reds in the artwork and accent pillows, along with plenty of storage in two night stands to keep organized.

The boy’s room (bottom right) incorporates several neutrals, grays, and light blues along with end-of-the-bed storage in crates that resemble shipping containers.

The entrance (bottom left) into the marsh cottage includes a brick floor that is original to the 1950s cottage.

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The Harbour Room The Harbour Room is the perfect venue to host all your private events.

Rough wooden barn door provides an edgy entry to the kitchen pantry.

The children’s playroom, which sits centrally located between the three children’s rooms, is also the side entrance into the home. Vibrant colors pop in framed artwork above the couch; hanging oars give a coastal touch; and a low-rise bench has cubbies for extra storage near the door.

“With a playroom, you know you have to incorporate a lot of storage. And also, since this room is a main pass through for the home, you want the design to carry. So you have pops of color here and there, but you don’t loose the sophistication of the rest of the home either,” Watson says.

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The television in the corner provides entertainment options for rainy days, when the kids aren’t outside around the pool. And a small closet on the wall becomes the perfect out-of-view area to contain all the electronics that operate the home theater system.

“It’s worth the investment to create a place to store all the electronics, and invest in one remote to work everything. It keeps it simple, easy to operate, and there aren’t remotes lying around,” she says.

Watson is now designing for the homeowner’s primary residence, “the largest compliment a designer could ask for,” DeLoach says.

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The Saint Andrews Cross hangs on a violin draped with the red satin altar cloth used by Christ Church, Frederica, during Pentecost. Antique green hydrangeas, hypericum berries, various roses, pincushion protea, eucalyptus, dusty miller and zinnias, provided by David Lowe, adorn the centerpiece. The arrangement encompasses several themes of the Fall Flower and Music Festival at Christ Church in October.

Photo by Stacey Nichols. Styled by David Lowe of Edward On St. Simons

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Christ Church Strikes Sacred Harmony with Fall Flower and Music Festival Words by Bethany Leggett

long-standing tradition in England, flower and music festivals originated as a way for communities to enjoy churches and cathedrals in a new, artistic manner while also raising money needed to maintain the sacred structures.

In the same fashion, Christ Church Frederica will open its doors in October for the Fall Flower and Music Festival. The first of its kind to be held at the church, the twoday event will benefit the church’s Saint Cecelia Concert Series. Floral and musical talent from Atlanta and beyond will transform the grounds as an archival exhibit explores the rich history of Christ Church.

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he Fall Flower and Music Festival will be a celebration of the sacred as the artistic vision of altar guild members, floral designers, and musicians converge onto the historic grounds of Christ Church, Frederica.

The festival, on October 24 and 25, will also be a fundraiser for the Saint Cecelia Concert Series at Christ Church. The twoday affair will fill every nook and reflective area of the historic grounds with beauty reflecting on God, organizers say.

Musicians will gather in select areas, performing classical pieces of both sacred and secular themes. Sacred and historical spaces around the church, including the windows, baptism font, altar, and more, will provide the background for elaborate and fragrant floral arrangements.

Additionally, a rich archival display will give attendees a chance to peel back time and see Christ Church through the centuries. St. Ignatius Episcopal Church on Demere Road will offer a sampling of florals as a satellite venue for the festival.

The grounds will be open to the public free of charge from noon to 5 p.m. on October 24 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on October 25, coinciding with the church’s homecoming celebration.

Several local church flower guilds, garden clubs, novice and master floral arrangers as well as local and visiting musicians will bring their talents to the weekend.

“The love and appreciation of both flowers and music is universal, so it is especially exciting to bring together folks in our community who share these feelings,” says Sharon Flores, committee member for the festival.

The Rev. Tom Purdy, rector at Christ Church, Frederica, says the weekend will be a chance for the community to come together and worship in an environment centered around the arts.

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“The use of the artistic outlets to convey the divine is something that the historical Church has embraced for many centuries.

When the Church uses artistic outlets like painting, architecture, flower arrangements, or music, it is always done for the glory of God,” Purdy says.

The flowers for the festival have been funded through private events and donors.

Committee member David Lowe is using his expertise and connections through his shop, Edward on St. Simons, to coordinate the designs with the All Saints’ Episcopal Church altar guild in Atlanta.

Local altar guilds from St. Simons and Brunswick churches are also lending helping hands – quite literally by putting arrangements together. Having the greater faith community involved in the festival has been one of the motivations for the weekend from the planning stages, Flores says.

“We want to show that this isn’t just about what Christ Church is doing, but it’s what our entire church community can do together. We are serving each other,” she says of the festival.

As Flores says, the weekend will be a combination of excellence and celebration from a large number of volunteers.

“There will be much to enjoy at the Flower and Music Festival. From breathtaking church floral displays, to beautiful music on the church grounds to learning more about the history of Christ Church, Frederica, through the archival display, there will be something for everyone,” she says.

Lowe agrees, saying the festival will be “a celebration of beauty in all forms and an act of devotion to God.” “I think people will find the festival to be an event that is life-giving; a weekend that will fill them with positive and uplifting experiences that they can treasure in their hearts,” Purdy adds.

Saint Cecelia Concert Series Musicians will be a vital part of creating the ambiance for the festival that doubles as a fundraiser for the Saint Cecelia Concert Series.

During the festival, a dozen musicians of all ages will be involved. Small ensembles will be gathered throughout the cemetery as a harpist plays indoors. The music chosen will be classical compositions of both secular and sacred selections.

“This festival will combine the sights, sounds, and smells into one embellished experience,” says Kathleen Turner, choirmaster at Christ Church and committee member for the festival.

In addition to performances during the open tours, special guests will perform in an evening concert, Harmonies of the Harvest, at 7 p.m. on October 24.

The performance will include Suzanne Woods, a soprano from New York City, and Lynn Bauman, an accompanist from Little Rock, Arkansas. Both guests have worked with Turner when she toured as a classical musician in the past.

Turner formed the Saint Cecelia Concert Series in March 2014 as a desire to focus on special events throughout the year that would enlighten religious worship through the arts. There’s no established season for the music series, so performances are planned based on guest availability and the church calendar.

“The Golden Isles has an incredible, vast offering of established organizations who bring wonderful music to our community. We want to think outside the box and reach as many folks from different backgrounds and areas that we can,” Turner says.

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The Fall Flower and Music Festival on the grounds of Christ Church Frederica will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. on October 24 and from 1 to 4 p.m. on October 25. There is no admission fee to access the grounds.

A church flower demonstration by Laura Iarocci will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 24. The cost is $35 per person.

Iarocci will also teach a Master Class on Table Centerpieces from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. on October 24. The cost is $135 per person, and the class is limited to 20 participants.

Harmonies of the Harvest, a reception and classical concert featuring Suzanne Woods and Lynn Bauman, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on October 24. Tickets cost $40 per person.

Clockwise from top left: Christ Church Choir at Pentecost (Photo by Chris Triplett); Brooke Bartlett, Calleigh Purdy, Anson Galland, Kathleen Turner; Cindy Rackley with archival display; The Rev. Tom Purdy and Gail Johnson; Susan Shipman laying wreath; Edith Tayloe inside church; Rev. Purdy at baptism font; Anson Galland at window; Church window and florals; Sharon Flores and David Lowe

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Barbara Mueller’s last painting (above) was commissioned for the Fall Flower and Music Festival. Mueller, who passed away in December 2014, often painted Christ Church and was a committee member for the festival.

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“We are very fortunate to have this painting of the festival for the weekend. Barbara was part of the festival from the early stages. To have something to represent her involvement, not just with the festival but everything she did for us at Christ Church, it is so touching,” David Lowe says.

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She recently spoke with GIM editor Bethany Leggett about her love of floral design and the world of altar guilds.

GIM: What is your approach when designing a floral arrangement for a church rather than a wedding or corporate event?

LI: Designing in a church is different because your goal is to enhance the spiritual experience, but not overwhelm the setting. For some, they connect through music or preaching or fellowship or the flowers. You want the whole experience to be a wonderful moment with everything working together.

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For the most part, every altar guild is run by volunteers. So, we are all giving our time and talents as a gift to the church as a way to serve our congregations. And that’s really an amazing thing. The church altar guild world is a small one, so there is a lot of camaraderie.

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You know, there isn’t a lot out there for church flower guilds to learn.

So I want to make this approachable and get into the mechanics of designing an arrangement so people can go back to their own churches or parties.

But this isn’t reserved just for altar guild members. These are useful techniques that people can recreate on their home mantlepieces or for their own parties.

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I love making this hanging ivy design. It brings the outdoors inside, and it has a very “Downton Abbey” feel. People always comment on it.

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Homes with a History Words by John Hunter

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The dining room at the Strachan Carriage House combines the modern and traditional, mixing chandeliers and brick floors. The structure originally served as the carriage house for the main summer house built by F.D.M. Strachan, Glynn County’s first millionaire, in 1910.

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ome. When I think of home, I think of places that have shaped my life. Home moves over the years – for some more than others. As a child, your home is chosen for you, and you attach yourself to that place for its comfort and familiarity. In stepping away from childhood, places where you make your own memories can be described as home.

For some people, a sense of home is created by the history of a place and the memories stored there from previous occupants. The Golden Isles is one such place where a rich history draws people wanting to hold onto a piece of the past.

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The pool provides a refreshing way to cool off during the summer. The home has three levels, including a 52-foot veranda on the second story and a small balcony on the third floor.

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atty Deveau knows firsthand how you can fall in love with an old home.

“When we were looking for a second home on St. Simons, this was one of the first homes we looked at. My husband and I thought we would get a traditional cottage near the village – but we kept coming back to this one,” she says.

“This one” is the Strachan Carriage House (prounouced “strawn”) on St. Simons Island. Built by F.D.M. Strachan in 1910, the Carriage House is all that remains of Beach Lawn, the estate that he built on part of the former Retreat Plantation. The Strachan Family had built a shipping empire, connecting goods of the Golden Isles with the world. Believed to be Glynn County’s first millionaire, F.D.M. Strachan was a yachtsman — winner of the prestigious Astor Cup while a member of the New York Yacht Club — and was known as an early promoter of Brunswick and all the area had to offer.

Beach Lawn was later purchased by the Stuckey Family, of Stuckey Pecan Company; then passing onto the Edwards Family, of Edwards Pie Company. In 1986, Beach Lawn was relocated to Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, via a barge to make way for a new development on St. Simons. Now the Carriage House is the only remaining link on St. Simons.

The Carriage House was first converted into a living space in the late 1970s and was lovingly restored in the late 1990s, when it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Carriage House is perhaps a misnomer for this unique home.

The brick façade reminds you of Savannah row houses, while the poolside veranda evokes the Charleston single house style. The low coffered ceilings and brick and beadboard walls on the interior give you sense of life in Frederica in the 1760s.

The third floor is the architectural treat. With exposed beams and pine board walls, you feel like you have stepped aboard one of Stra

The Living Room of the Strachan Carriage House has an open floor plan that flows into the dining room and outdoor spaces.

chan’s own ships leaving the Port of Brunswick. For those lucky enough to rent Strachan for a getaway or special occasion, the third floor has a small walk-out balcony that provides stunning views of the lighthouse and the St. Simons Sound.

“We both grew up in old houses, and we love sharing it with guests from all over the world,” Deveau says.

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hen many people think of historic homes in the Golden Isles, they immediately think of Jekyll Island. With 33 historic structures, the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District has a “cottage” for almost any taste or style. Each building has its own special charm and history.

Villa Ospo has become a favorite for many. Built in 1927 by Walter and Jean Jennings, the Spanish Eclectic home reminds visitors more of the Roaring Twenties rather than the traditional turn-ofthe-century Queen Anne style of the Jekyll Island Club.

Gretchen Greminger, curator with the Jekyll Island Museum, has a fondness for this cottage.

“It is one of my favorite cottages, partially because I had the opportunity to enjoy an office space on the second floor for many years.

But the home is really an interesting combination of approachable architecture with grandeur,” Greminger says. “Slightly smaller in scale than some of the other famous cottages, the central hall opens up into the astonishing Great Room. Features in the Great Room include beautiful exposed wooden beams that have been hand-painted in shades of gold, maroon, and green; wrought iron chandeliers; and a massive cast concrete (fireplace) mantel.”

Walter Jennings was president of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, and the Jennings Family visited many parts of the world in the early 1900s as avid travelers. You can find touches of their travels incorporated throughout Villa Ospo.

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“Jekyll Island Authority landscape architect Cliff Gawron and his interns did an incredible job recreating the terraced lawn and every detail, right down to the kumquat trees in the courtyard,” – Gretchen Greminger, curator at the Jekyll Island Museum

Built for Standard Oil Company director Walter Jennings, Villa Ospo was designed by architect John Russell Pope, who also drew the plans for the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bethany Leggett.

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“Whimsy from their family trips that stands out as a personal touch to their home away from home. In the loggia of the courtyard are reminders of their adventures — a small blue relief of an Egyptian Pharaoh is above one door; and a tile featuring a hare, possibly Spanish, are just tucked away as their personal reminders of their adventures,” Greminger says.

Villa Ospo was rehabilitated by the Jekyll Island Authority in 1998, but it wasn’t until the landscape of the cottage was restored in 2001 that many people even began noticing this beautiful home.

Today, Villa Ospo is available for special events coordinated through the Jekyll Island Museum and provides one of the most unique locations for weddings and receptions on Jekyll Island.

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or lovers of old homes, Brunswick is an ideal place to live. With diverse architectural styles, home sizes, and plenty of charm, the Historic Districts of Old Town and Windsor Park have plenty to offer spanning from the late 1860s through the early 1950s. Gothic, Italianate, Stick, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Prairie, Tudors, and many more sit along the oak-lined streets and overlook parks and squares throughout the city. These homes have seen the city through boom and bust, hurricanes and yellow fever, and have survived to become the muse for their owners today.

No. 8 Hanover Square is one of those muses. The stately Second Empire architecture is nestled on the southern side of Hanover Square. Built by Dr. William Berrien Burroughs around 1880, the house draws in passersby with its mansard roof and unique tower.

Dr. Burroughs was a descendant of U.S. Senator John Berrien, who is the namesake of Berrien County.

Burroughs, a prominent figure in Brunswick, never lived in the home, having built it for the three Hazlehurst sisters of Waynesville — relatives of his wife, Eliza. The home stayed in the family until 1993, having passed to a nephew, Clyde Taylor Jr. Taylor, owner of Taylor Amusement Company, served as Mayor of Brunswick in the 1970s. His wife, Hildreth, was involved in starting the Brunswick Library.

Since 2000, Julie and Mike Martin have owned the home and lovingly restored the property in 2011.

“I grew up in an old home in Atlanta designed by Philip Schutze, but I didn’t start to love old houses until later in life,” Julie Martin says.“The craftsmanship, the detail, and the time it took to build this makes me appreciate the work more.”

Her interest in living in a historic home in Brunswick was spurred by a happy accident. Although she had lived on St. Simons since the mid-1990s, she had never visited the Old Town Historic District in Brunswick.

Villa Ospo (top) on Jekyll Island incorporates Spanish Eclectic architecture with the iconic red clay tile roof. Art decor painted beams (middle) adorn the interior of Villa Ospo. The backyard courtyard (bottom) continues the Spanish style with an arched walkway.

“One day, I had to drop something off at the old Glynn Middle School and got turned around. Oh my gosh, what a find!” she recalls.

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Martin began looking for a home almost immediately. When she first found No. 8, she says she walked in and fell in love with it.

Since moving to Brunswick, Martin has become heavily involved in the city. She is a co-founder and executive director of Signature Squares, a nonprofit dedicated to the renovation and preservation of Brunswick’s 14 historic squares.

The mansard roof, a popular design in Victorian Second Empire homes, is a striking element to the home. The exterior’s green hue was added by its current owner, Brunswick City Commissioner Julie Martin.

“As a Realtor who specializes in the Historic District, my appreciation and admiration for the true craftsmen who built during Brunswick’s early years continues to grow. Brunswick has a very rich assortment of historic homes mixed within both Old Town and New Town as well as other picket areas,” she says.

Since 2012, Martin has also served as a city commissioner. “It seems to be something about this house leads people into politics,” she says.

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The lily pond is the centerpiece in the backyard of garden designer Brandon Tyson’s Darien home. Tyson incorporated water elements to coordinate with a coastal, tropical theme.

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Garden designer Brandon Tyson traded his South Georgia roots for a blossoming career in Napa Valley. Now he’s swapping the Califor nia sunshine for the salty air of Darien to create his own private paradise.

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“Gardening grounds me. It’s very relaxing and harkens back to a much simpler time. It’s very mediative. I am easily bored, but gardens and nature have never tired me.” – Brandon Tyson Brandon Tyson sits inside the screened back porch of his home in the heart of Darien, sipping home-brewed iced tea infused with lemongrass. Hummingbirds swish by, on the way to the feeder on the side of the home, and the sounds of insects and birds fill the air. The spirit of the backyard is one that is both alive and serene – just as Tyson likes it.

“I love being here. It speaks to my soul,” Tyson says of his McIntosh home.

Tyson has become one of the most sought-after garden designers in northern California, but the Georgia native will be moving back to his home state this fall. After a decade of converting the Darien home into a personal Eden with partner, Noel Gieleghem, the couple is ready to enjoy the fruits – and plants – of their labor.

“This is a magical climate to grow things in. The plants we choose in California, they have to be so tough to thrive out there; but here, plants just take off, and I’ve been thoroughly charmed by what’s available here,” Tyson says.

In California, water control is critical as the state is currently facing one of the severest droughts in recorded history. For Tyson, that meant using rocks, gravel, and designs that rely less on fountains or ponds.

Water is less of a concern in the Southeast, allowing Tyson to incorporate fluid elements within his own backyard. A large pond, containing dozens of ornamental fish and water lilies, attracts the eye – and the dragonflies – as the backyard centerpiece.

More than 70 palm trees surround the outer edges of the lush landscape that is filled with ferns, bushes, and plants of all sizes and shapes. Gloriosa Lilies, Alocasia, fire bush (Hamelia patens), and Black Coral Colocasia are used throughout the grounds, creating a subtropical landscape.

Tyson has been living in California since the 1960s, but his drawl and colloquialisms are identifiably Southern. He grew up in Albany, learning how to garden from both his grandmothers. In fact, he likes to use Grancy Greybeard trees in his designs as a nod to a

grandmother and has one from her house in his Darien garden.

“I’ve been gardening since I was a child. One of my grandmothers had a dang-near subtropical garden and the other in Jefferson loved her florals. So, it’s in the genes, I suppose,” he says with a smile.

Tyson got started in the industry through happenstance — or fate.

He was putting in plants in a garden for his sister, and a woman walked up to him asking if he could design a garden on her threeacre property. That was the genesis of a long career in garden design specializing in expansive – and expensive – landscapes.

Clients that he started designing for 30 years ago have returned to have a second or third Tyson masterpiece created. Whether it’s Mediterranean or Moorish, Tyson likes to push the envelope, maximizing heights and open spaces, while complementing the architecture of the home attached.

West Coast garden design differs from the Southeast in several ways, Tyson says, but his overall approach appeals to both coasts.

Layers of green – mimicked in his Darien garden – are common elements found in several of his designs. He also likes to incorporate sculptures and has been working lately with Marcia Donahue. Several of her pieces are used throughout his Darien home.

“Working with other artists… it feeds my soul. I have been fortunate enough to work with architects and artists in such capacities that my work becomes the icing on the cake,” he says.

Once Tyson and Gieleghem are full-time residents of Darien, they plan to add even more to the McIntosh garden. As Gieleghem puts it, “I love getting my hands in the dirt. Brandon has the big vision, and I like to put the plants in the ground.”

After the end of the day, Tyson says the garden will transform before his eyes.

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Cultivating the Coast Community gardens sprout around Isles

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hese days community gardens can be found almost anywhere — vacant lots, nursing homes, backyards, churches, and schools. There are more than 10,000 diverse locations across North America where individuals and groups come together to create community gardens.

Community gardening provides gardeners with exercise, stress relief, a sense of well-being, and best of all, delicious, fresh produce to enjoy and share. It also provides opportunities for family time and learning new skills.

These shared spaces can become a source of revenue for individuals and groups.

And here in the Golden Isles, the community gardening movement is thriving with those tending established spots and new locations cropping up around town.

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Perry Park Community Clinic executive director Cathy Slay-Chipp (top) tends the community garden in July.

Some community gardens are areas where neighbors and volunteers work side-by-side to create a beautiful garden for all to enjoy and grow fresh produce for neighbors and friends. The gardens can also be composed of plots rented by gardeners lacking space in their own yard or may have too much shade, as is the case many times here in the Golden Isles.

Earlier this summer, Perry Park Neighborhood Clinic in Brunswick planted its first community garden.

“Planting a community garden is something that has always been in my heart to do here,” says Cathy Slay-Chipp, nurse practitioner and executive director of the Perry Park Clinic.

“Driving through the countryside each week on my way to Georgia Southern University for classes several years back, I marveled at the acres and acres of crops grown along the route. It really made me long for a garden here to help teach our clients and the community about ways to eat healthy,” she adds.

With the garden, the clinic staff wants to teach clients, neighbors, and Brunswick residents about the benefits of gardening and eating more fresh produce.

tions to teach our clients about better eating; and it also gives us a way to teach them how to plant fresh produce for themselves, whether it’s in a garden or in pots around their home,” Ortiz adds.

The Perry Park Community Clinic garden is easily seen at the corner of L Street and Bartow Street, beautifying what was an empty corner lot. String beans, tomatoes, herbs, melons, and more bloomed this summer and produced fruits and vegetables.

“I get so excited coming out here everyday to see what has grown, bloomed, or even produced some sort of edible thing,” Slay-Chipp says.

“Planting this garden follows right along with our mission to help citizens be the healthiest they can be,” Ortiz says.

One of the oldest community gardens in the Golden Isles is on Jekyll Island. Begun more than 40 years ago, the Jekyll Island Community Garden plots are located in the back of the parking area for the old amphitheater, next to the Jekyll Island Authority’s green houses. The area used to be called “Red Row” because of the color of the homes and roofs of the former buildings that stood there.

“We want to engage children and parents collectively in leading healthy lifestyles,” says Kasim Ortiz, the clinic’s chief financial and sustainability officer. “Ideally, having them work together in the garden or attend events on healthy eating and cooking using food from the community garden will help them see how fun and easy it can be to eat healthy.”

“This used to be the area where African-American workers at the Jekyll Island Club lived during it’s heyday,” said Cliff J. Gawron, director of landscaping and planning for the Jekyll Island Authority.

“Planting is just one way we can teach citizens to eat healthier. Having the garden gives us fresh produce to use in cooking demonstra-

The garden is composed of 13 plots, and there is always a waiting list.

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when we can,” David Egan says.

Mindy and David Egan stand in Jekyll Island’s community garden, where the duo grows a variety of produce.

The Jekyll group shares a tiller and tools. They receive rich compost and soil from the authority’s greenhouse. The authority also provides the water source for each garden and electricity for fencing to keep deer and other island critters out.

Photo by Donna Stillinger

Gawron says the community garden plots give those on the island the opportunity to enjoy gardening and have produce and flowers in a loosely controlled area.

“It’s hard to garden here on Jekyll. There are lots of challenges, including sandy soil, climate, rapid weed growth, and wildlife,” Gawron says.

A lot of the gardeners have cold weather plots as well as spring beds.

This fall, the Egans will be planting greens, cabbages, and lettuces.

“Most of us here on Jekyll have too much shade for a garden, so this gives us a place to grow produce or flowers that we might not be able to grow in our own yards,” Mindy Egan says.

“We enjoy gardening and having fresh produce to eat. Sometimes we have a lot of one vegetable, like the bumper crop of peppers we have now, but that gives us plenty to share with others,” Mindy Egan says.

The Egans — Mindy and her husband, David — are the garden keepers on Jekyll. They organize the small community garden’s work days and help other needs.

“We try to get together for a community planting day and for cleanup days. We share tools and seeds and plants and help each other

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The brainchild of Sam Wood, Rainwood was started after Wood took a trip to Colorado where he saw several community gardens.

“I thought it was a great idea to be able to have a garden spot in town, to be able to grow organic, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, and to help each other grow and learn as human beings,” Wood says.

Wood hopes the garden spot, which are rented on a yearly basis, will help people eat fruits and vegetables throughout each season.

“Having a garden plot is a great way to provide food for your family.

It takes a little work, but the rewards are huge. You get great, fresh, organic produce, get in some exercise and family time, and also teach your children how to grow things,” he says.

Wood has more than 100 plots available to rent at Rainwood Organic Garden. At Rainwood, a 16-by-25 garden spot costs $200 for a year.

Other sizes are available, going up to a 24-by-30 plot for those who want a large garden. Each plot comes with an inch of water provided a week — the minimum, he says, needed to keep gardens going.

“This summer has been great. We have had plenty of rain so nothing has gotten too scorched. There is a well-water system here for the gardens. Each spot has a hook up, and gardeners can choose whichever method they want to use. Some have drip irrigation systems and others have sprayers,” Wood says.

There are a few shared tools at Rainwood, but for the most part, gardeners are on their own to provide resources for their plantings.

While there is a main security gate at the entrance to the garden, each plot must provide fencing if they want it around their spot.

The gardeners also can choose the method in which they grow their crops. Some plots at Rainwood use raised beds, others pots. Most have basic tilled garden sites.

“This is the perfect area for great gardens. It’s easy to get to, yet it is a quiet retreat. Some folks bring a bench or chair and come out to enjoy the solitude and watch the birds and butterflies,” Wood says.

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Backbeat Boulevard Words by Shannon Lewis | Photo by Tamara Gibson

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t any Backbeat Boulevard show, it doesn’t take long before you catch some chatter about the band. They are a casual looking bunch, and their skill-level sometimes comes as a surprise to the uninitiated.

“We’ve made several trips around the block,” says Keith Dean, guitarist. “My favorite part of every show is watching the people in the audience reach that ‘Aha’ moment. Folks make assumptions based on our appearance, and I think their expectations aren’t real high. Then you see the heads turning and eyes lighting up!”

Bill Lukitsch Joey Thigpen

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Keith Dean

To sign up for updates of upcoming live performances or to contact the band, please visit www.BackbeatBoulevard.com. Don’t miss their upcoming performance during the Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival on Jekyll Island at 6 p.m. September 18.

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Vacations to remember Until six years ago, Joey Thigpen, who sings and plays guitar in the band, had only experienced the beautiful outdoors of Golden Isles once before — when he had taken a family vacation to Jekyll Island 31 years ago.

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Thigpen later brought his wife, Shelly, to see the band perform. Heading home over the causeway with the beautiful marsh in view, she said, “I think I could live here.”

“The following weekend I was down looking for houses.

We moved January of 2011,” Thigpen says.

“About six years ago, I came to Jekyll Island to do music for a few convention parties. I got up one Sunday morning and couldn’t find anywhere to eat breakfast and ended up at Fourth of May on St. Simons Island,” he says.

Grammer, the drummer of the band, relocated to the Golden Isles 25 years ago. A touring music veteran and son of a local club owner, Grammar was long familiar with island life.

Thigpen walked the pier village and was immediately taken by what he saw, he says. He didn’t know it at the time, but he would I’m sitting on the corner soon be calling of Coastal Kitchen’s deck the Golden playing to people from all Isles home.

Pittsburgh native Bill Lukitsch, the fourth member of the group, has been active in the local music scene for the past 15 years. He jokingly attributes his involvement with the band almost entirely on “voodoo.”

over the world while an ocean breeze is blowing. I look past the people, I see a marina with all of these great boats — to my right there’s Saint Simons, the Sound, then Jekyll Island. I get paid to do this!

Meanwhile, Dean had moved to the area in 2010, after vacationing here for 20 years.

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Dean invited Thigpen, his former bandmate from the Macon-based “The Loose Skrews,” to participate in Palm Coast Coffee’s Open Mic night.

- Joey Thigpen, vocals and guitar

Playing outside Much like their first gig, most of Backbeat Boulevard’s shows take place outdoors.

“We love playing on the ‘Gnatio’ at Gnat’s Landing, the deck at Mullet Bay, under the oaks at Palm Coast, and every Saturday we play on the wharf on Jekyll at Latitude 31! We get to see some pretty amazing sunsets while we’re playing,” Dean says.

For any band that plays outdoors, weather can become a factor.

“One night we were playing outside at Gnat’s Landing,” Dean remembers. “We had a great crowd on the patio when a wall of black clouds came! Fortunately for us, everybody — even folks in the crowd — grabbed pieces of equipment, and we had all of our gear inside in minutes.

Everyone was soaked, but we kept playing.”

Getting the band together That Memorial Day weekend, Thigpen drove four and a half hours to join Dean, Dean’s friend Lanny Grammer of City Music, and three strangers he’d just met 30 minutes earlier. The guys played a 20-minute set. John Cherry, owner of Palm Coast, walked outside and asked, “Who do I need to see to book this band?” That outdoor set on St. Simons was the birth of Backbeat Boulevard – quite appropriate for their penchant for playing outside venues around the Isles.

“Gigs down here will make a man out of you,” bandmate Lukitsch adds.

Ultimately, Backbeat Boulevard are a group of friends who love the Golden Isles, enjoy one another, and love playing music.

Grammer says, “I really just enjoy playing music with the guys in the band. I love what I do!” G

Backbeat Boulevard song list includes: • Ain’t No Sunshine • Born on the Bayou • Come Together • Dock of the Bay

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Jennifer Zamudio Words by Cyle Lewis | Photo by Tamara Gibson

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outherners are setting places at their large dining tables, remembering to gather around them for both nourishment and conversation as in days past. With the boom in locally grown whole foods, the details surrounding dinner are also beginning to take priority again from the food to the utensils serving them.

Jennifer Zamudio, the entrepreneurial mind behind the local specialty textile company Dot & Army, is capitalizing on this blend of nostalgia and eco-friendly practices by producing handmade cloth napkins and dinnerware accessories that bring a pop of color and personality to each place setting.

Dot & Army products are available at DotAndArmy.com, Food52.com, and locally at the Sea Island Farmer’s Market the second and forth Saturdays each month. They also offer rental options for large events.

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As a result, her family decided to stop completely buying paper towels, which meant even more cloth napkins needed sewing.

A smile spreads across Zamudio’s face anytime someone asks how she choose the name for her business of handmade cloth napkins and accessories. The quirky tribute to her grandparents, Armand & Dorothy, can be seen on each label of Dot & Army items sold.

“Everyone loves my grandparents! And they’re very resourceful and hands-on. Dot is famous for her super-soft quilts — highly coveted in our family — and Army makes fantastic homemade bread and soups and cuts holiday decorations out of wood!

They’re good people who never speak an ill word of anyone.

That’s why I named my business after them,” Zamudio says.

Zamudio comes to sewing naturally with a strong legacy of putting foot to pedal and threading the needle.

“My mom had four children and made all of our clothes when we were little. My paternal grandmother was also an excellent seamstress, designing beautiful suits, tailored women’s and children’s clothing. Sewing was just a natural thing to do,” she says.

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Given a sewing machine at eight, she relishes those early memories of digging through her pile of scraps just to see important to be what she sit down and have could create.

It’s so able to dinner together, a simple square of cloth may just be a napkin, but it makes people feel like you took that extra minute.

“Mom says I would sit on her lap while she was sewing, making pillows of my own out of scrap,” Zamudio says.

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Setting the table As a natural extension of her childhood passion, Zamudio began making cloth napkins for her family to create a sustainable alternative to paper products.

“It was simple and fun. I found a slight obsession with the various fabrics — pairing them together and seeing the pop of color on the table that was not only reusable but economically sound,” she says.

“I made coordinating napkins for my son’s first birthday. After seeing that the napkins were paperless and functional, I began to incorporate napkins into special events. Before long I was hooked, making cloth napkins for anything and everything that involved eating and celebrating,” Zamudio says.

They’re not just napkins, she explains. “You’re adding a thoughtful element to the table that pulls it all together,” she says.

Life in the South Before moving to South Georgia, Zamudio and her husband lived in California. While living on the West Coast, Zamudio had a sewing side business, repurposing vintage fabrics into dresses for young girls.

“It took off, and I began to learn the ropes of small business ownership,” she says.

Working with vintage fabrics, however, didn’t lend itself to making items in large quantities. After she and her husband traded California sunshine for the Georgia coastline, she made a decision to devote her energy into Dot & Army.

Forging valuable partnerships with businesses, bloggers, and food enthusiasts, her products were added to a curated collection of kitchen goods at Food52.com. She explains, “One of the neat things about Food52 is how they pair our products with other maker’s items while creating beautiful food photos to showcase their carefully selected recipes.”

This partnership led to collaboration, with Zamudio creating exclusive napkin designs, bowl covers, and other unique textiles for their line.

“Working with Food52 has reshaped my company. Joining them, Dot & Army’s purpose has become clear,” she says.

She’s sold so many napkins in various fabrics and patterns that her home studio has relocated three times to make room for growth, eventually landing a full studio space to house her fabrics and sewing machines at 235 Rose Drive, Brunswick.

As a family business, everyone chips in, including her two sons, within reason.

“When reflecting on my business’s geographic location, it’s no accident that we ended up in the beautiful South. Here, there’s a foundation of genuine hospitality, and eating dinner is an event to prepare for!” she says. G

Dot & Army fabric designs include: • Cotton • Linen • Florals

• Gingham • Seersucker • Color Block Sets

• Flamingos • Houndstooth • Monogrammed

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The annual Sunshine Festival brought crowds to the St. Simons Pier during a packed July Fourth weekend. Arts and crafts vendors included paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, metal works, and more.

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Warmth, love and happiness. just a few of the amenities in a palmetto home.

Every newly constructed home from Palmetto Building Group generates a feeling of warmth and family the minute you walk through the door. It’s your dream home come true. We can customize any plan to meet your family’s needs and give you all the warmth and happiness you’ve ever dreamed of having.

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Stephen F. Kitchen M.D. is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati college of Medicine and completed his surgical training at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

He is Board Certified by the American Board of surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of surgeons.

Dr. Kitchen is an active member of the surgical staff of Southeast Georgia Health System and has been in private practice in Brunswick since 1995.

Dr. Kitchen offers a vast array of surgical procedures including: • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair • Abdominal Surgery • Appendectomy • Breast Surgery • Arterial/Carotid Reconstruction

• Gallbladder Removal • Thyroid Surgery • Vein Treatment • Laser Tattoo Removal

Dr. Kitchen has extensive training in single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery. He is the first in the region to offer single-site gallbladder surgery using the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System®. Now, patients can experience the benefits of both single-incision surgery and those offered by the da Vinci Surgical System®, which includes less post-operative pain, faster healing and almost no visible scar.

We offer in-office procedures for the treatment of varicose veins, leg swelling and open leg ulcers.

With our state-of-the-art laser removal techniques, you can get rid of tattoos more comfortably, quickly and safely than ever before. Dr. Kitchen uses the SINON® ruby laser system, of which there are fewer than 2 dozen in The United States.

We use the latest medical and surgical techniques to ensure your comfort and healing and provide the most compassionate and attentive care possible. Our practice is dedicated to answering your questions and providing the best possible information to aid your medical decision-making. We look forward to working with you to develop a personalized solution to your medical concerns and helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

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Bridge Club hosts “Longest Day” benefiting Alzheimer’s Foundation On June 22, members of the Golden Isles Duplicate Bridge Club participated all day in bridge matches for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Foundation. “The Longest Day” is a nationwide competition, sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. The event included breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared and served by the club members on St. Simons Island.

Mariella Dearman chaired the event. Directors Emwynn Smith and Jud McCranie graciously waived their fees for directing the three games; and club members contributed through game fees, cash donations, and purchase of raffle tickets. The club donated the grand prize – 12 free bridge games – won by Jenny Fricks. New bridge players from the Beginner’s Class, taught by Faith Willis and Ashley Swann, also attended.

At the Golden Isles Duplicate Bridge Club, lessons for all levels are available and each instructor is ACBL-certified.

Words and photos by Mimi Waite

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Sea Palms Resort invites you to discover the joys of our multi-million dollar renovation.

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Toshi Hirata Seasons of Japan, CEO

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Celebrating Our 15th anniversary!

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5328 New Jesup Hwy. Brunswick 912-264-9184

935 Beachview Dr. St. Simons Island 912-291-4300

Offering the very best authentic southern BarB-Q and fast, friendly service every time you visit. Sonny’s is the biggest name in Bar-B-Q and operates in nine states. Success is great, but after 40 years, it’s still about “Feel Good Bar-B-Q.” www.sonnysbbq.com

The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge is St. Simons Island’s only oceanview rooftop restaurant.

Whether you choose to dine on our spectacular outdoor oceanview terrace or in our enclosed premium lounge, there is no other St. Simons Island restaurant that compares to The Rooftop. www.therooftopssi.com.

The Courtyard at Crane 371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island 912-635-5200 The Courtyard at Crane, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s casual fine dining option, is located in the center courtyard and loggia of the historic Crane Cottage. The chef ’s unique menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list. Guests are offered the option of dining inside or outside. Come savor exquisite al fresco ambiance and world-class cuisine in a beautiful and historic atmosphere.

The Jekyll Island Club Grand Dining Room 371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island 912-635-5155 The Jekyll Island Club Grand Dining Room, the hotel’s full service restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and famous Sunday Brunch. The á la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood, gourmet specials, and authentic Southern fare. Victorian tea is offered daily from 4-5pm. The Club pianist complements evening dining and Sunday Brunch.

SEASONS OF JAPAN 701 Glynn Isles Brunswick 912-264-5280 Conveniently located in the Target shopping center, we offer fresh sushi, genuine Japanese fare and Hibachi-style cuisine.

Every dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients and the most flavorful seasonings.

We also offer a children’s menu and desserts. Online ordering is available at www. seasonsofjapan.com

The Copper Pig BBQ & Meat Market 704 Mall Blvd.

Brunswick 912-289-9880 The only place in Brunswick where you can eat great BBQ, buy local produce, feed live alligators, ride the electronic hog, drink some ‘shine and have a great time! Enjoy our $1.99 Happy Hour, all day every day and live music every Friday night! www.thecopperpigbbq.com

COASTAL KITCHEN 102 Marina Dr. St. Simons Island 912-638-7790 The closest table to the water without getting wet! From house-made lobster ravioli, crab-stuffed flounder, wild Georgia shrimp and grits, and house-made ice cream to the best fried oysters you have ever put in your mouth.

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Call Us For Your Purchase Or Refinance Gretchen Johnson BWK Branch Manager

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THE COTTAGES AT JEKYLL ISLAND A new oceanfront community from $339,900.

The Cottages At Jekyll Island is the first new residential development on the island in more than 40 years! There will be only 123 luxury cottages built on a site situated along the pristine beachfront. The Cottages At Jekyll Island will also feature a large oceanfront pool and clubhouse.

Visit JekyllHome.com or call 912-602-0272 for real-time availability, pricing and all the details.

975 Beach View Dr N, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

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