Elegant Island Living July '23

It’s July on St. Simons Island and that means two things: One, it’s HOT! Two, kids are out of school for the summer.

I grew up here on the island in the 70s and summer on St. Simons as a kid was like having your own summer camp. It was before iPhones, computers, video games and hundreds of TV channels. Summers were the best because our parents worked, and we got to spend hours exploring the far reaches of the island. Most days began with me yelling, “Mom, I’m goin’ to the Casino,” as I hopped on my bike and headed out of Epworth to meet up with my buddies in the Village.

For anyone who grew up on the island in the 50s, 60s and 70s, summers on St. Simons meant summers at The Casino. Now, before you think we were a bunch of degenerate gamblers, The Casino was a recreational building with a trifecta (See what I did there!) of summer activities for kids. There was a huge swimming pool with a regular diving board and a high dive board, a roller-skating rink AND a bowling alley!

I was a member of the Golden Isles Swim Team, and we practiced in the Casino pool every morning. After swim practice, you could go up to the skating rink and try to hone your skills on wheels to impress the 5th and 6th grade girls. After many failed attempts at that, you’d regain your manly pride by hitting a few strikes at the bowling alley with your buddies. If you were hungry, you’d grab a bite at the Casino’s concession stand or stop at Tasty Freeze on your bike ride to the baseball field for a pick-up game. Back then, you could ride your bike anywhere, lay it down on the ground and not worry about someone stealing it. You knew what everyone else’s bike looked like so you knew who was at the ball fields by just looking at the various bikes strewn on the ground.

Regrettably, the old Casino was torn down in the 80s. In its place is a very nice public pool and putt-putt course. I still like to ride my bike down to the village, walk on the pier, ride past the old Casino, and get an ice cream at Frosty’s (the old Tasty Freeze). As a kid, I rode my bike all day and never got tired. These days it’s a long haul back home to Sea Palms. “Mom, can you pick me up at the Casino?”

“Mom, I’m Goin’ to the Casino”

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ON THE COVER: Leah Jacobson and Laney Green are ready to take you on a tour of summer FUN, FUN, FUN in this issue after shining up this vintage Cadillac convertible at St. Simons Wash! Their cute summery frocks are from Ronne’s on Market Street and the Caddy was graciously loaned by Bill Stembler.

Photo by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop. Hair and makeup styled by Felicia Cammon.

Dip your feet in the ocean. Dive in the deep end of one of our many pools. Glide down the water slide. Take a boat ride. Build sandcastles. Hunt shark’s teeth. Eat ice cream for dinner.

The possibilities are endless. At the end of the day, you can rinse the sand off your toes, and do it all over again tomorrow!

Fashion photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop Hair and makeup by Felicia Cammon

Summer is here and it’s time to SPLISH-SPLASH and have fun in the sun! Go play!

and the livin’ is easy.”

to help convenience newly clothes, Not month, once. later.

taking those lyrics to heart and finding ways to make your Golden Isles easy. From great places for take-out take-and-bake meals to concierge and beach rental services shopping or booking, a little pre-planning can more carefree. A sparkling example of that goes above and beyond is St. Simons Wash, renovated one-stop self-serve wash for your car, your dogs located at 2801 Demere Road on St. Simons it make a bubbly backdrop for our fashion St. Simons Wash makes it easy to tackle three They offer convenient drop-off laundry service and unlimited car washes for only $25/month! But we’ll worry clean-up later. Right now, let’s focus on FUN!

Get Acquainted

If you’re visiting St. Simons Island for the first time, you might be wondering where to start. We recommend the Golden Isles Visitor’s Center at 529 Beachview Drive. Located in what’s known as “Pier Village” or simply “The Village,” the Visitor’s Center has maps and brochures detailing local attractions, activities, accommodations, tours, and more. Their Live Oak Store is a perfect place to pick up a tote bag, hat, books by local authors, postcards and other creations by local artists. While you’re there, a good way to get the lay of the land and to learn about some of the island’s rich history is to hop on one of the trolley tours that board near at the pier. Another absolute must-do when you’re in the Village is climbing to the top of the lighthouse, but you don’t have to start your visit with that. The current structure has been here since 1872 and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

As the old Gershwin song goes, “Summertime

Blowing bubbles in this bubble gum pink floral ru ed dress from Yellow Canary, Earlene Dickson’s look fits right in with the whimsical flamingo print wallpaper at St. Simons Wash.

less than an hour! Kelli’s

cheery ensemble is from Planters Exchange and Earlene wears casual attire from Butler’s Stash.

Earlene Dickson as they wait for their beach towels to dry in one of the super-fast dryers at

Hit the Waves

For most people visiting, the next stop is the beach! So be sure to pack that tote bag with ample sunscreen, a good read from Righton Books, plenty of water or other refreshing beverage of your choice, sunglasses, cover-ups, towels, etc. You can find beach toys and all the essentials at St. Simons Drug Co. Southern Tides is a terrific shop to grab swimsuits and beach attire to outfit you in style. If you’re making a full day of it, be sure to grab snacks or some of the delicious to-go lunch selections from Three Little Birds – Fly In, Fly Out.

St. Simons Island has four miles of beaches. The most popular area is East Beach, with main access points at the Old Coast Guard Station (First Street access to East Beach), Gould’s Inlet (the northern-most access point on East Beach at 16th Street), and Massengale Park (1350 Ocean Boulevard). The access points at Coast Guard beach and Massengale have large parking areas and convenient bathrooms. There are concessions available at Coast Guard beach.

Vehicles are prohibited on the beach. For visitors traveling with pets, please be aware that from now through Labor Day, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 16th St. (East Beach South) to Mallery St. (the pier) between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the beach north of 16th Street any time of day. During allowable times/areas (and in non-summer months), dogs must be within close proximity and under the immediate control of the owner/handler. If the handler is unable to control pet via voice-command, a 10' leash is required. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.

While collecting shells is a favorite activity for many, it is illegal in Georgia to collect and kill live animals from the beach, including hermit crabs and sand dollars. If a sand dollar is brown/ purple and has bristles, it is likely still alive. Sand dollar skeletons have no bristles and have been bleached white/grey by the sun. When you’re leaving the beach, you’re welcome to take the skeletons with you – along with any trash from your visit.

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From May through October, Golden Isles beaches are nesting spots for sea turtles, which are protected by state and federal law. To provide them with a safe path of ingress and egress, all sandcastles should be knocked over and any holes dug on the beach should be filled before you leave. Do not touch or disturb nesting turtles, hatchlings, or nests. At night, please keep the beach as dark as possible and if flashlights are carried, use certified turtlefriendly red LED lights instead of white artificial light.

There is a Beach Warning Light and Warning Flag system in place from Memorial Day to Labor Day to notify visitors of conditions. The light key is posted at main beach access sites. Flags are also used at lifeguard chairs. Please pay attention to the lights/flags and do not swim in hazardous conditions. Lifeguards are present from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at Coast Guard and Massengale beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. While they are there to provide assistance when needed, you swim at your own risk.

While the sandbars here make tempting spots to go look for shells or have your own private island for a little while, please DO NOT swim out to any visible sandbars. Many people here do not realize how quickly the tides change. The sandbars you see now may be completely submerged by as much as six to eight feet of water in a very short period of time. The differential between ocean levels at low and high tide on St. Simons Island is one of the highest on the East Coast, so it is essential to know the times of the tide change. Even strong swimmers have difficulty when that change occurs and the rip currents swirl, because the water can be moving as fast as ten miles per hour. To guarantee you’re not caught in this situation, you want to be well away from sandbars before tide change. To know when tide change occurs, check a local tide chart at tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov or a tide chart app such as Tide Alert (NOAA) – USA, My Tide Times, or Tide Charts.

Rip currents are common. They are difficult to see and more dangerous than undertow. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. If you are caught in one, don’t fight it. Do your best swim out of the current in a direction parallel to the beach and then make your way back

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If you can’t escape the current, tread water or float on your back. If you need help, your arms for assistance, but it’s important to stay calm. Trying to fight the current and swim shore will quickly tire you out. Floating out allows you to break the grip of the rip current. Wait until you can make headway swimming parallel to the beach before it safely back to shore. Have fun, but be careful too!

If you don’t want the hassle of bringing your own chairs, umbrellas, tents, towels, sand toys, etc. to the beach each day, there are beach services and concierge companies available to do this. If you’d like to explore the water by kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or boat, you’ll also find a wide variety of options from rentals to sunset dolphin tours to charter fishing. Southeast Adventure Outfitters has been sharing the beauty of the Georgia coast with visitors since 1994 with daily kayak and boat tours. They have a shop in the Village on St. Simons Island with maps, outdoor apparel and accessories, and a Brunswick dock by Marshside Grill. This year, Turtle Tides Outfitters has made some big changes with a new online booking system and storefront with gear and apparel in Redfern Village. To go shrimpin’ aboard the Lady Jane, check out Coastal Tide Excursions at ShrimpCruise.com.

Enjoy the Entertainment

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and the Crafts in the Village artisan For more information about these events,

While you’re here, be sure to check the Elegant Island Living online calendar at elegantislandliving.net and our social media accounts for activities and special events. Of course, there will be fireworks after dusk on Tuesday, the 4th of July. Displays will take place at the pier on St. Simons Island; on Jekyll Island with viewing areas at Great Dunes Beach Park or Oceanview Beach Park; and at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Historic Downtown Brunswick. Sea Island also has fireworks and festivities planned for residents and guests. There are also golf cart parades, the Sunshine Festival 5K and Fun Run, vendors market taking place that day on St. Simons Island. these events, please see the EIL website.

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you love live music, we’ve got lots of it! Whether it’s an outdoor concert, open mic night, after dinner dancing, or ambient tunes while you enjoy brunch, you’ll find it in the Golden Isles music scene. We’ll keep you up to date with who’s playing where and when with the “I’m With the Band” blog on the EIL website and @imwiththebandssi on Facebook and Instagram. The listings cover the Golden Isles and Brunswick as well as Darien and other nearby spots where our local musicians play. Information is updated daily so you can plan ahead for the weekend to come. To get our weekly e-newsletter with links to the calendar, live music info, and content in the monthly magazine delivered right to your inbox, sign up for the EIL Insider under the Subscribe tab on our website. We don’t want you to miss any of the fun!

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shiny clean red Corvette courtesy of Richard and Debbie Turner and her sparkly patriotic top and shorts from Ronne’s on Market Street, Laney Green is ready for a 4th of July parade!

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ainy day? No problem! Take some time to visit the World War II Home Front Museum. Learn about the important role the Golden Isles played during that time in history and what it was like to live and work here then through interactive exhibits and recorded recollections. Even if you’ve been to the Home Front Museum before, it’s time for another visit, because there’s a new interactive experience in the airship gallery that simulates flying one of these behemoths. Choose a role in the flight crew and work together with your other crew members to patrol the shipping channels to protect the convoy, search for submarines and drop depth bombs on German U-Boats. Gain a new appreciation for those soldiers who kept our home safe from enemy forces.

Check out the local art galleries! In the Village on St. Simons Island, Glynn Visual Arts has a main gallery on Skylane Drive and the gallery at the Visitor’s Center. Mid-island, just off Frederica Road, north of Sea Island Road, you’ll find Anderson Fine Art Gallery, Anderson Contemporary Gallery, and ArtTrends Gallery open for public viewing.

On Jekyll Island, stop by Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District. In Downtown Brunswick you’ll find monthly exhibits in SoGlo Gallery at 1413 Newcastle St. and the Wilcox Gallery in The Ritz Theatre. There are numerous boutiques with art and other private galleries as well.

And speaking of boutiques, it’s also a good time to shop! Make the rounds in Redfern Village. Stock up on new wardrobe items at The Shops at Sea Island or The Shops on Market Street. Grab souvenirs or special SSI keepsakes in the Village. And don’t forget to make that essential visit to Maggie’s Boutique, “Lady Dawg Headquarters,” for all your UGA Game Day needs! From fine jewelry to funny cards and everything in-between, the Golden Isles are a shopper’s paradise. Insider tip: a short ride up to Darien to sample the chocolates and other sweet treats at Sugar Marsh Cottage Specialty Confections is wellworth the drive!

Since you can’t hit the greens, try a round of virtual golf on one of 84 courses, including Seaside, in the TopGolf Swing Suite at The Inn at Sea Island. Other virtual activities

include baseball pitching, soccer, hockey shots, quarterback challenge, zombie dodgeball, and carnival games. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy bar bites and cocktails after 5:00 p.m. Open to the public. Call 912.638.5856 for rates and to reserve a bay (up to 8 people).

Some other ideas for indoor activities in Brunswick include testing your wizard skills at Pinball Palace; jumping around on the trampolines at Brunswick Adventures; salt therapy at Salt AER Studios; bowling and Captain Spare-O’s pirate themed black light mini golf at The Golden Isles Strike Zone; and throwing bullseyes at Matted Ox Axe Throwing. There’s plenty out there to keep kids of all ages entertained no matter what the weather!

Taste the Local Faves

When it comes to island eateries, there are too many to count. Here are some popular local favorites to get you started!

Dessert: Crabdaddy’s Bread Pudding

Breakfast: Palmer’s Village Café

Bagels: Sandy Bottom Bagels

Fried Shrimp: Iguanas

Nashville Hot Chicken: Porch

BBQ: Southern Soul Barbeque

Crabcakes: Barbara Jean’s

Date Night Spot: Georgia Sea Grill

Best View: ECHO

Oysters: Catch 228

Ice Cream: Moo Cow

Pizza: Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

Steak: Bennie’s Red Barn

Donuts: Dulce Dough

Burger: Zuzu’s

Sushi: Fancy Q

Splash Down

Time spent splashing in and lounging around a pool is right up there with beach time for summer fun. There’s no sand to clean off, less stuff to cart around, and fewer seagulls waiting to scoop up your food! If you’re staying at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Sea Palms Resort, adults-only Hotel Simone, the Strachan Carriage House, or most other vacation properties on the island, there’s a pool for you to enjoy during your stay. If you’re looking for a pool with public access on St. Simons Island, the Neptune Park Fun Zone in the Village by the lighthouse is home to the community pool, plus a newly renovated playground with pirate ship and a miniature golf course with year-round play. The Fun Zone Pool area offers a large pool with lap lanes at one end and zero-entry access at the other and a

welcoming wading pool and water gym with slide and water cannons for the kids. All areas are constantly monitored by American Red Crosscertified lifeguards. An on-site concession stand is open with yummy snacks and beverages to meet your refreshment needs and tables with umbrellas provide shade as you enjoy your treats by the pool.

HOURS FOR THE NEPTUNE PARK FUN ZONE POOL THROUGH AUGUST 5

Sunday: 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Monday: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*July 4th (Tuesday): 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*July 5th (Wednesday): CLOSED*

Lap Swim is from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday (No Lap Swim July 3-6).

After August 6 through Labor Day, September 4, the pool is only openon weekends: Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5:30 p.m. On Labor Day, Monday, September 4, the pool will be open 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Visit glynncounty.org for additional information and rates for passes. Daily passes that include both pool access and one round of miniature golf are available for purchase. Information about the Brunswick Aquatic Center at Howard Coffin Park and Selden Park Pool is also available on the Glynn County website.

For many kids who live or vacation in the Golden Isles, summer isn’t complete without a trip to Summer Waves. This exciting family water park on Jekyll Island offers cool and refreshing water attractions in a lovely, well-maintained setting with spectacular views of the Jekyll River. Open daily, the park provides numerous ways to beat the heat. Whether you’re catching waves in the Frantic Atlantic wave pool, racing down the slides of Nature’s Revenge, Force 3, Pirates Passage, or Man O’War, or lounging in a tube as you wind around the half-mile, slow-moving, lazy river of Turtle Creek, you can find an attraction suited to your speed and thrill level. Even the littlest splashers can enjoy the expanded pool and several small slides of Shark Tooth Cove while parents and guardians appreciate the

seating that allows 360° viewing of the kid zone. Cabana rentals with lounge seating, ceiling fans, charging stations, and coolers are available to provide even more relaxation and enjoyment for your family. So you don’t have to leave the park for lunch, Larry’s Giant Subs is there to serve up a variety of sandwiches, salads, hotdogs, kids menu selections, and ice cream treats. If you forgot any essentials, the Surf Shop has you covered. Make some special memories with a family outing or group gathering at the park. Summer Waves can host birthday parties and more. Please be aware that there is a daily access limit for the park, so it’s always best to get there early to ensure a full day of fun! For hours and pass rates, visit jekyllisland.com/activities and click the Summer Waves tab.

rates,

Using the high tech, walk-on, self-serve dog wash at St. Simons Wash bathing a pup (even one not as tiny as Lily!) isn’t a chore! Leah Jacobson is happy to accessorize her fun, flouncy color block dress from Ronne’s on Market Street with a clean, fresh-smelling, and flea-free pooch.

Walk the Dog

If you’re traveling with a furry, four-legged companion, you’ll discover St. Simons Island is a very dog-friendly place. You’ll find accommodations that welcome dogs and lots of places to dine outdoors with your pup. While beach access may be limited only to certain hours and areas on St. Simons Island, you can always island hop to Jekyll, where leashed dogs are permitted on the beach year-round. On St. Simons Island, you’ll find a dog park that has separate fenced areas for big dogs and small dogs on the north end of the island at Frederica Park. There’s a walking trail with fairy houses there too! We strongly recommend use of insect repellent and checking carefully for ticks when exploring wooded trails and parks. Epworth Park also has a fenced-in run with play features where dogs can frolic. Remember to drop by St. Simons Wash for easy dog-washing after your play sessions on the beach or at the park!

Dogs are also welcome at Fort Frederica National Monument, if you’d like to go take in some island history with your pet. Learn about the fort built by General James Oglethorpe in 1736 to defend the fledgling colony of Georgia against Spanish attack from Florida. The establishment of the town of Frederica along with the military installation is where our first settlers began their life

on the island. You’ll see homestead sites and archaeological remains as well as artifacts that have been preserved from the site. The National Park Service will even bestow a Bark Ranger badge for your pup’s collar if you meet the Bark Ranger program requirements: 1) Bag your pet’s waste. 2) Always leash your pet. 3) Respect wildlife. 4) Know where you can go. For more information and park hours, visit nps.gov/fofr.

If you’re traveling with animal loving kids and a wellbehaved pup, another terrific place to visit is The Farm at Oatland North. This privately owned and operated animal sanctuary on the north end of St. Simons Island has horses, goats, pigs, donkeys, and other animals that are happy to greet visitors during Open House hours most Sunday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. You’re invited to bring your leashed pooch along for a stroll around the shaded grounds while you meet the animals and learn their stories from the friendly farm volunteers. Learn more at thefarmssi.org.

Before You Go

Whether you’re exploring the island by foot, bike, boat, golf cart, or car, we hope that you get to take in as much of the island experience as you can. Between all the history, natural attractions like the beach and maritime forest, fabulous dining, and fun events, we know it might be too much for one visit. You know what that means? You’ll have to come back until you’ve seen it all. And once you’ve done that, you’ll love it so much you want to return to see and do it all again!

Just go ahead and make your reservations for your next visit! If you’re planning a wedding or large event, tour The King and Prince Beach & Tennis Resort to see if their elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces can make your party dreams come true. Not only is it a prime destination wedding venue, it’s also an ideal spot for an anniversary weekend, girls’ getaway or guys’ golf trip. Even if you’re not planning a stay, take a few minutes to sit in one of the swings on the back lawn, look out over the ocean, and dream. For more information, visit kingandprince.com. If you’re searching for a vacation home that can accommodate a large group, the Strachan Carriage House offers a beautiful, welcoming interior and gorgeous outdoor living area with private heated pool and garden. It has six

bedrooms and can sleep up to 16 guests with extra daybeds and trundles for children. See more and book at stsimonscarriagehouse.com. Both of these historic properties offer stellar accommodations and a wonderful guest experience.

One last thing to make your departure easier: Use the Wash – Dry – Fold service offered by St. Simons Wash so you don’t have a pile of laundry to do when you get home. Drop off your dirty clothes and they’ll launder, dry, and fold them up in your suitcase. What a service! Check out their rates and time requirements at stsimonswash.com, drop by 2801 Demere Road, or call 912.771.8737. No need to go home with dirty laundry - just memories of good, clean, summer fun on SSI!

Lynsey Battle is the epitome of carefree coastal casual in this shirt dress from Planters Exchange. Whether she’s dropping o clothes to be washed, dried, and folded into a suitcase for a trip or dropping them o for cleaning upon her return, St. Simons Wash Assistant Manager Shaniqua Smith is happy to help take this chore o her hands.

SummertimeListings•BUSINESSES•

Anderson Contemporary Gallery

100 Sylvan Dr., #170, SSI 912/634.8414

@andersoncontemporarygallery

@andersoncontemporarygallery

For the past 14 years, ANDERSON CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, sponsored by the Anderson Fine Art Gallery, has o ered workshops taught by professional artists from across the country. Workshops range from plein air, to abstract to still life and are o ered to students of all levels. Private lessons are available. andersonfineartgallery.com/anderson-contemporary-gallery

Beach House Restaurant & Tap Room

715 N Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, mfurtado@northph.com

912.319.0033

@jibeachhouse @jibeachhouse

Sitting just yards from the beach with breathtaking views of the Atlantic! Dine inside, at our horseshoe bar, under the spacious screened in wrap around porch or out on our patio. Enjoy one of our 24 craft regional beers along with our carefully created menu items ranging from homemade desserts to fresh local seafood. jibeachhouse.com

Game Changers Running Company

1262 Redfern Village, SSI 912.268.2641

@GGCRC

@gamechangersssi/

Game Changers Running Company, a 10 year old specialty running retailer, has recently opened its newest location on St. Simons Island. Stocking tock top brands like Hoka, ON, Brooks, Saucony, TOPO, ALTRA, and Diadora (Pickleball). They utilize Aetrex foot scanning technology and carry a wide selection of apparel, nutritionals, and recovery gear. gamechangersrunningcompany.com

Georgia Swim School, LLC

139 Altama Connector, #185 Brunswick georgiaswimschool@gmail.com

912.571.7379

@georgiaswimschool

A swim school that o ers mobile lessons and lessons on St. Simons Island at Epworth by the Sea. All instructors are certified and have a passion for teaching. The mission is to grow swimming knowledge in the community with the main goal of drowning prevention. O ering one on one individualized instruction to help you meet your swimming goals! gaswimschool.com

ISLAND LIVING

Golden Isles Wellness

406 Union St., SSI 912.357.3660

@goldenisleswellnessSSI

@goldenisleswellness

Golden Isles Wellness o ers the only proven approach to help you achieve your total wellness goals. The sta will customize treatment specifically for you. Services range from personal training & massage therapy to a full range of aesthetic services including customized facials, chemical peels, microneedling, and more. goldenisleswellness.com

Pakmail St. Simons

1700 Frederica Rd., #101, SSI info@stsimonspakmail.com 912.638.8004

@stsimonspakmail @stsimonspakmail/

PakMail is a family-owned full-service packing and shipping company. They also o er a range of other services and products, including freight shipping, copy/fax, mailbox rental, receiving, wine shipping, custom crating, as well as a variety of gifts and packaging. Come into PakMail, where you have options! stsimonspakmail.com

Sandy Bottom Bagels

242 Retreat Village, SSI 912.434.9310

@ssbonssi

@ssbonssi

Sandy Bottom Bagels serving authentic New York bagels, handrolled, kettle boiled, kosher, fresh baked and free of any preservatives. Cater your family breakfasts with fresh baked NY bagels, lox platters, homemade mu ns, fruit bowls, breakfast casseroles & more, so you can relax and enjoy! Gift cards available. sandybottombagels.com

Loads of gratitude!

THANK YOU to Christie York, the owner of St. Simons Wash for the use of this inspiring space. To EIL staffers Julie Andrew and Molly Duckworth for dog and car wrangling and general moral support. To Felicia Cammon of Felicia Cammon Beauty for her pro touch with hair and makeup. We’re grateful for the lovely models who let us dress them up with apparel from our local boutiques and posed playfully for our fabulous photographer, Annaliese Kondo of Studio Pixel Pop and her helpful assistant Liam Henderson. And, last but not least, thank you to Tasteful Temptations for the nibbles. Thanks for sharing your time and effervescent energy with us. We appreciate you all!

AN OLD GEM Sparkles ANEW

Initially constructed in 1909 as part of the Samuel H. Kress & Co. “five and dime” department store chain, modernized and rebuilt in 1958, The Kress Brunswick is now taking on a new life as a revitalized boutique hotel. After touring the beautifully transformed space, Elegant Island Living recently sat down with members of the team behind the project to discuss the renovation and unique offerings of this luxurious hotel. The underlying vision of the Kress team was to create a destination within the downtown community that combines modern Southern hospitality and an Old World aesthetic, with the end goal of further revitalizing the community.

Beginning with a top-notch team was essential. They chose professionals that were well-educated in their fields and kept open lines of communication throughout the entire process. Wiregrass Studio provided Architectural Design. 9 Oaks and Co. served as General Contractor. Mac Holland was responsible for Interior Design and worked closely with Fran and Paula Antczek of Island Sea Designs for furniture and artwork sourcing. Hospitality Director Shannon Westberry and General Manager Nathan Pittman rounded out the team entrusted by the owner to execute his vision for excellence in polishing this priceless old gem and giving it a timeless sparkle.

The eight suites in The Kress each have their own individual look. While all are decorated with intricate design, historical details and vintage accents that provide an inviting and comfortable atmosphere, none are decorated the same. This gives each room a more personal feel and with decorator Mac Holland sourcing from local buyers, primarily Island Sea Designs, it also incorporated local and sustainable décor. None of the hotel’s décor was purchased new, except for the sleeper sofas, and it was all handpicked by Fran, Mac, or sourced from local antique stores. All of the furnishings were refurbished and given another chance at life at The Kress. The same is true of all of the artwork. Everything was chosen to take the guest back in time to the golden age of Southern hospitality. The gorgeous setting created by the vintage décor is enhanced by the natural light that streams in from the large windows and various balconies throughout the hotel. The stunning golden hour views create a soft and warm ambience for guests.

When asked about favorite rooms in the hotel, The Signature, is the popular choice due to the history embodied within its walls. This loft suite features exposed brick and a vaulted skylight ceiling in the bedroom, but what makes it the most unique unit in The Kress are the signed monikers of WWII soldiers leaving for war that were left behind on the wall in the dining room. It is this feature for which the room is named. The comfort, natural charm and Old World beauty captured within the units in The Kress set them apart from any hotel suite you have experienced. When paired with the hotel’s exceptional Southern hospitality provided by guest services that include white-gloved doormen and individual floor staff, you’ll feel right at home as you enjoy everything the Golden Isles have to offer from bike tours and fishing charters to leisurely strolls under the grand oaks downtown.

Shannon described the process: “The architect, builder, decorator, and I all saw the vision displayed for us. We would sit with the architect and go over every little detail, then walk the building with the builder with the decorator. We would envision every detail and try to see and feel everything from a guest’s standpoint. We want The Kress to stand for true Southern hospitality and warmth and it was our job to make the guest feel that.” THE RESORT EXPERIENCE, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY INSPIRED.

She continues, “Every person on this team worked well together to bring this project to successful fruition. I have never worked with a more dedicated team than Wiregrass, 9 Oaks, Mac Holland, and Island Sea Designs. Every detail requested was fulfilled in a timely manner and exceeded expectations. This by far was a project for the history books. The result is amazing and we’re just getting started.”

If you run a business and are looking to get your employees out of the office and into a new thinking space, The Kress can accommodate small corporate events and retreats. While they may not offer traditional

conference room type seating, the unique nature of the venue can provide a more intimate, living room style conversation which can be conducive to positive team-building experiences and productive brainstorming sessions.

Other offerings in The Kress include 1509 Brunswick, a rooftop restaurant that partners with the hotel to provide their guests with an exceptional dining experience and the Brunswick Rocks bouldering gym. 1509 Brunswick offers fresh and flavorful local dishes prepared by the fantastic culinary team of Executive Chef Christopher LaGrone and Sous Chef Lee Newton, served up with Southern charm courtesy of the hospitality staff under the management team of Galin Hall and Jessica Stowe. Barkeep RB is always ready to mix up your favorite drink with a smile, and it’s hard to beat a sunset on the roof with the bird’s eye view of Historic Downtown Brunswick. See what’s on the menu and make your reservation at 1509brunswick.com.

Brunswick Rocks is the brainchild of Michael Gowen of Southeast Adventure Outfitters and Jared Divincent of On the Fly Outfitters. Their vision for the bouldering gym is to add to downtown revitalization efforts by providing the opportunity for local children to experience a new sport and develop discipline, teamwork, and healthy fitness habits. Organized as a 501(c)(3), their mission is to be not just a gym, but a community. They are actively seeking sponsors at this time and your support of this exciting project through sponsorship is fully tax-deductible. Learn more at brunswickrocks.org.

Additionally, the team is completing Phase 2 of the renovation, which will offer four additional hotel suites and a dedicated lobby. This area will not only serve as the hotel’s lobby, but a quaint gathering place where people can enjoy a glass of wine and listen to music on the piano in the evening

Shannon sums up her feelings about the completed project beautifully: “I am humbled by the enormity of the undertaking that got us to where we are today. We take pride in being able to provide guests with a unique place to stay in the heart of our hometown. The attention to detail we desired was successfully captured every moment of every day. You will not find another project in Brunswick where so much love and passion for quality craftsmanship has been poured into the end result.” That love and passion shines through brilliantly. The Kress team deserves hearty commendations for the work they accomplished and the unparalleled accommodations and hospitality they o er in this unique boutique hotel.

before dinner. Phase 2 is planned be open to the public September 1. Plan a weekend “staycation” or book a room for visiting guests and you too will be impressed. To see the variety of rooms and amenities offered, visit kressbrunswick.com. Quick and easy online booking is available through the website.

Conch Salad

By Duane Harris

IT’S ALL ABOUT CONCH: CONCH SALAD, CONCH FRITTERS,FRIED CONCH, CONCH CHOWDER, ETC., ETC.

Ilove conch, but our travel to Elbow Cay in Abaco, Bahamas, was not really about conch. This trip was about traveling with our granddaughters, Haley and Morgan Williams. They love conch and the Bahamas as much as my wife, Carol, and I do!

Every year since 2015, we have taken Haley and Morgan on a week-long trip to enjoy places beyond. We have been to Washington, DC; the Florida Keys; Barcelona, Spain; and the Bahamas. Traveling, especially when it involves fishing and diving, is in their blood. When we go to the Bahamas, their parents, Chris and Nicole Williams, have tagged along.

The girls are now seniors in college and just turned 21. Haley attends Lipscomb University on a soccer scholarship. Morgan attends Georgia Southern on a Hope Scholarship. It’s anyone’s guess how many more travel experiences we will have with these beautiful young ladies, so we want to take advantage of the opportunity whenever we can.

This past May we decided to make a return visit Elbow Cay. We were last there right before Hurricane Dorian devasted the island and surrounding areas. Marsh Harbor, the location of the airport where one lands when visiting Elbow Cay, had five feet of water over

the runway. We had planned to visit last year but the island was not ready for us, so we went to Great Exuma instead. We enjoyed Great Exuma, but it is a different experience than Elbow Cay and Hope Town. We did find that on both islands the locals are wonderfully friendly, but we missed the atmosphere of Elbow Cay.

When we go to the Bahamas, we travel on Aztec Airways, a charter company out of Ft. Lauderdale. We like flying with them because they’re happy to pick us up in Ft. Pierce, which means we don’t have to make the drive into the land of crazies. You might think flying by charter to Marsh Harbor is travel reserved for the rich, but that’s not so at all; it doesn’t cost much more than flying from Brunswick to Atlanta and Atlanta to Marsh Harbor. It also

has the benefit of allowing us to take fishing equipment and food to cook on site.

This year we stayed at Cheers, a home on Elbow owned by the Rentz and Ferrelle families from St. Simons Island. It’s a beautiful beach property with all the comforts of home, and includes a swimming pool! Visitors mainly travel in golf carts. While we may not be fond of them on our busy St. Simons Island thoroughfares, they are a wonderful mode of transportation on Elbow. We also always rent a boat when we’re there so we can go to the reef sites for snorkeling and making photos/ videos with our GoPro cameras. Our craft was a 23-foot Albury from Island Marine this year.

We chartered a fishing guide Captain Justin Russell of Local Boy Charters with the hopes of catching

some groceries for our stay. We had a great day, catching six mahi (dolphin fish), and one-half of a blackfin tuna, the remainder of what Mr. Barracuda had enjoyed! Our ample catch provided us with several meals, including sashimi three nights in a row, and we still had tuna to bring home. Haley, Morgan and Nicole dearly love tuna, so this fresh supply was quite a treat!

A first for us during this visit was touring the Hope Town Lighthouse. You can only get to the part of Elbow where the lighthouse is located by boat. We made our way over in the rental boat to Hope Town Marina, where transit slips are available for day users. After a short walk to the lighthouse, we made the climb to the top and enjoyed the wonderful views.

Perhaps the highlight of the trip was a dive on the Sandy Cay Reef. We stopped there on our way to Pete’s Pub on Great Abaco. Shortly after we arrived at Sandy Cay and hooked to a mooring line provided for exploring the reef, we were visited by a very friendly green sea turtle. Haley took amazing videos of this beautiful animal who has obviously been fed by other visitors.

The last day of our boat rental we traveled to Mermaid Reef near Marsh Harbor. Mermaid Reef had six moorings the last time we visited. After Dorian, only one mooring remains, but we were the first boat there and used it. Mermaid Reef is home to abundant aquatic life and we observed many types of fish, including one lionfish. Because lionfish are an invasive species and do significant damage to local

fish ecosystems, I told the staff at Island Marine what I had seen when I returned our rental boat to Island Marine. They asked if I killed it, because lionfish are not wanted there! Unfortunately, I did not have that opportunity because I didn’t have a spear, but I certainly would have done so had I been so equipped! While lionfish are harmful to the local fish, they have the benefit of being great to eat. Too bad they will not go into traps and do not seem to be catchable with hook and line. Spearing is about the only way to harvest them.

While waiting for our charter at Cherokee Air, the FixedBase Operator at the Marsh Harbor airport, we had another unusual encounter. We watched as Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman arrived via private jet and were whisked away by private transportation enroute to their boat headed to Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club, a very exclusive, membersonly, luxurious, secluded resort on Great Guana Cay. That was different!

I could go on and on about our visit to Elbow Cay, but all good things must come to an end, just like our trip and all that delicious fresh tuna and conch. We’re happy to have the shared memories that remain. But if you find yourself in Elbow and want conch salad, call Gypsy Girl. She’s the best!

Experience The RSM Classic This November

Experience all the fun and exciting golf action at The RSM Classic when it returns to the Golden Isles November 13-19. Be among the first to get your tickets.

General Admission Patron Passes

Spectators can choose between the Patron Pass or special hospitality tickets. e Patron Pass provides access to the tournament grounds at Sea Island Golf Club, along with complimentary parking at St. Simons Airport. Shuttle service to and from the tournament grounds is also included. Day-speci c passes are $55 per ticket and a Good Any One Day pass is $65. Children 15 and younger are admitted free with an adult ticket holder. All youth over 15 must have a ticket for entrance.

e tournament has partnered with Mastercard to provide their cardholders 10% o General Admission Patron Passes for tournament rounds when the Mastercard is used at checkout. Cardholders can purchase up to eight Patron Passes per day, per account.

Military Tickets

e RSM Classic salutes the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. To show support, all active and retired servicemen and women with proper ID will be granted admission to the tournament at no charge, plus have access to the Heroes Outpost located near #9 green. Special tournament pricing is also available to all military veterans.

Hospitality Tickets

e RSM Classic also has a variety of hospitality options available including the popular Seaside Terraces. Daily Seaside Terraces tickets are $250 each. e venue includes multiple viewing platforms located in strategic locations on the Seaside Course and complimentary food and beverages, including Grab & Go menu items and full bar service (beer, seltzers, wine). Weekly packages are also available.

Tickets on sale at RSMClassic.com/general-admission

In its first thirteen years, The RSM Classic, hosted by Davis Love III, has raised more than $35 million to support local and national charities. For information, visit rsmclassic.com.

CELEBRATING THE ISLAND’S ARTISTIC LEGACY

From July 5 – August 4, Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) presents landmark exhibition en & Now: Art of the Lowcountry, commemorating its yearlong 70th Anniversary celebration. “GVA is pleased to honor the artists who came before and paved the way for our organization. We are also pleased to showcase current artists who are an in uential part of GVA and who support us and our community,” says Exhibition Committee Chair Elizabeth LeSueur. e exhibit includes works by Bill Hendrix (the artist who joined with other local artists 70 years ago to build the foundation for GVA) and Albert Fendig, one of GVA’s longest living members. Artists w ho create in a diverse range of styles and genres, mediums and techniques, will be highlighted, giving visitors the opportunity to re ect on the universal theme of time. e opening reception will be held at GVA ursday, July 6, 5:30-7:00 p.m. with many artists present.

FORE THE COMMUNITY

DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS

Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) is excited to announce that the St. Marys Methodist Church Foundation has issued a new challenge grant to bene t our community non-pro t hospice. e Foundation will match up to $100,000 in contributions designated for residential hospice care at HGI’s Hospice House; however, HGI must raise the dollars to receive these matching funds. Any donation you make to HGI will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your gift and caring for the most vulnerable members of our community. For too many in our community, there are not funds or insurance for the care they need. HGI is committed to providing that care regardless of ability to pay. Charitable gifts make that possible, and NOW is the opportunity to double your gift. Mail donations to 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick GA 31525 with SMMCF MATCH in memo line of your check or donate online at hospice.me/double-your-gift.

Support local beauti cation e orts by participating in the 2023 Keep Golden Isles Beautiful “Clean & Green” Golf Tournament Fundraiser on August 14. Tournament is a 4-Player Scramble with 1:00 p.m. shotgun start at Brunswick Country Club. Registration will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and includes lunch at 11:30 a.m. Registration is limited to the rst 20 teams. Registration fee is $125/Player thru August 1, $150 after August 1. Add $20/Player for Mulligan package (5 Mulligans & a skirt). Can’t play this year? You can still support this important community nonpro t by sponsoring a tent ($300) or a hole ($100). Early sponsorship means more publicity! All donations are tax-deductible. For more info, call 912.279.1490, email info.kbgib@gmail.com or visit kgib.org. To register a team and/or be a sponsor, go to gagives.org/story/Golf-2023.

PIERCE & PARKER EXPANDS DESIGN TEAM

Lauren Ledbetter has been selected as design assistant to Lori Harden at Pierce & Parker Interiors. Originally from Vidalia, Lauren and her husband, Chase, met during college at Georgia Southern, and married in the summer of 2019. In 2020, Lauren decided to pursue her passion for interior design and continued her education at the University of Georgia, successfully obtaining her degree in Furnishings & Interiors. While at UGA, she had the opportunity of interning for Maggie Gri n, working at Heery’s Too in downtown Athens—and witnessing TWO national championships. Lauren and Chase enjoyed their time in Athens but can’t wait to see what’s in store for them on St. Simons Island. A family-owned island institution for over 35 years, Pierce & Parker Interiors, 3413 Frederica Rd., 912.638.3641. pierceandparkerinteriors.com.

LUXURY FURNISHINGS IN REDFERN VILLAGE

Poppy’s of Macon, a high-end new and vintage furniture store, has opened a new location at 254 Redfern Village on St. Simons Island to continue serving the Golden Isles. ey specialize in lacquered furniture, custom upholstery, and re nished antiques. At Poppy’s, their passion is transforming vintage antique pieces to unique one-of-a-kind treasures for your home. Owners, the Entwistles, say, “St. Simons is a second home to our family, and we look forward to spending more time here!” Come visit the new store in Redfern Village or make the trip to Macon to see their 20,000 sq/ft showroom full of amazing pieces. You can always reach them by calling 478.319.8870. To see the store inventory online, visit poppysofmacon.com or check out their photos on Instagram @poppysofmacon.

IT’S TURTLE TIME

Summer in the Golden Isles is a great time to hit the water for kayak and paddleboard tours with Turtle Tides

Out tters! e season is well underway and so is their new online booking system for Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island tours and rentals and the new storefront at 264 Redfern Village. In the shop, you’ll nd plenty of sweet apparel, included Turtle Tides’ own branded line of shirts, shorts, hats, and more, as well as boards, leashes, kayaks, outdoor gear, and anything else you might need for a day on the water. You can reserve rentals and book your tours or stand-up paddleboard lessons here too. Check out the website at turtle-tides.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

THE BUZZ IS BACK

e United Way of Coastal Georgia is returning to Silver Blu Brewing Co. in Historic Downtown Brunswick for the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee(r). Come out on July 26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for a honey of a good time competing or cheering on your favorite contestants. is fun twist on the classic spelling competition allows competitors to phone a friend, ask Siri, stump an opponent, and more. General entry is $30 and includes two drink tickets. Competition entry is $50 and includes two drink tickets, competitor swag bag and t-shirt, and your chance to win a grand prize valued at more than $500. Join the fun and register at uwcga.org/spelling.bee.

GET YOUR GROOVE ON AT GASCOIGNE

Southern Session Entertainment is presenting the SSI Music Fest on July 22 at Gascoigne Blu from 3:00-9:00 p.m. is inaugural event will be hosted by Tony Adams and scheduled performers include local favorites country rockers Idle Hands, the indie funk vibe of Young Americans, and 80s fun with Squirt Gun. Will Moseley, Braedon Harris, and the Will Slater Band will be rounding out the bill, so you can expect a fantastic day of music. Of course, there will be food and beverage vendors on site to satisfy your appetites. We’re looking forward to seeing what Cape Creations Catering and Tempest BBQ will be serving up, especially! Proceeds from the event will be donated to Operation Bed Spread. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on EventBrite. Get yours today!

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS

e Golden Isles Film Festival is holding their rst free pop-up event Mini-Film Series at e Ritz eatre in Historic Downtown Brunswick on July 7 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

e Golden Isles Film Festival is a local non-pro t organization with a mission is to bring lmmakers together from di erent communities to showcase their work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, while inspiring and educating the audience on the power of lm and creative expression. ey’re planning to show 2-3 short lms (30-minute max) with a brief panel discussion about the lms from the community including student, aspiring and/or professional short lmmakers. Learn more and get tickets at goldenisles lmfestival.org.

Hans F.

Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and e Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 96,000 real estate agents in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain and continues to scale internationally.

is internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate

industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the relationship that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print.

anks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 96,000 agents and growing.

MEMORIAL DAY ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND WOULDN’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT THE ST. SIMONS ROTARY TAPS AT TWILIGHT PROGRAM.

This annual free community event to commemorate the holiday with patriotic music, keynote speaker, honor guard, and recognition of each branch of service and our fallen soldiers is a special tradition. A large crowd assembled at Neptune Park for the ceremony once again this year and you can see they were appropriately attired for the occasion.

CHEERING FOR THE THOROUGHBREDS RUNNING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS FOR “THE MOST EXCITING TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS” WAS JUST PART OF THE THRILL AT FREDERICA ACADEMY’S ANNUAL DERBY DAY FUNDRAISER. This year, the event was held at Frederica Golf Club and attendees enjoyed the new setting in their fascinators and other fashionable attire for the evening. 1. Derby Day

Co-Chairs Parker and Lauren Lavin, Jason and Katie Widener. 2. Sarah Thomas, Ashley Zimmermann, Whitney Morrison. 3. Nikki Pope, Kiara Williams. 4. Nancy Butler, Dewey Benefield. 5. Helen Rentz, Richard Scott, Erica Cathey. 6. Emily Been, Chelsea Flake, Caroline Lee.

7. Melissa Ramba, Tim and Betsy Mitchell. 8. Tom and Debbie Hutcherson, Debi Miller, Bonnie Roberts. 9. Kiel Scates, Jen Hutcherson, Madison Scurry. 10. Laura Edenfield, Barbara Becker. 11. Rachael Lee, Heather Day. 12. Dana Pope Manning and Jim Manning. 13. LeighAnn Watson, Wrenn Kent. 14. Chase and Anna Hopkins.

THE COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC SEASON KICKED OFF WITH A FANTASTIC EVENING WITH THE HOLLYWOOD BAND. A nice breeze and comfortable temperatures to enjoy the music made it a fun night for all. The next concert is July 16 with Kenny on the Keys at 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets at coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK WAS BUZZING ACTIVITY ONCE AGAIN FOR FIRST FRIDAY. Included in the festivities this time around was an opening exhibit of some phenomenal underwater photography by Dara Pickren Davis at SoGlo Gallery, live music by the Anders Thomsen Trio, and a community cupcake party to celebrate the Marshes of Glynn Library System earning the 2022 Georgia Public Library of the Year Award. Come out to the next First Friday to join the fun!

VILLAGE CREEK LANDING WAS THE PLACE TO START THE SUMMER WITH THE STARGAZING LOW COUNTRY BOIL BENEFITING STAR OF COASTAL GEORGIA. With a delicious fare provided by Mr.

fun was once again a big hit. 1. Michelle and

Johnston,

Market and music by Hot Banana Coffee, plus the entertainment of the Crazy

Contest, this evening of

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Markisha Butler. 2. Lee Owen, Bill Parker, Janice Lamattina. 3. Erika Chambliss, Susan Dunn, Leigh Anne Estrada. 4. Susan Imhoff, Claudia Malone. 5. Janet Singleton, Janice Haralson. 6. Miranda Collins Manning, Lauren Lavin. 7. Carrie Lorentz, Jennifer Wilcoxon, Sara Baker, Cherise Cartwright. 8. Meg and Matt Robinson, Bill and Lisa Davis, Quin and Molly Wright, Tye Pipkin. 9. Chandra Kendall, Dawn Pantano, Alaina Kelly. 10. Parker Lavin, Bo Chambliss, Patrick Dunn. 11. Clara Vinson, Vernita Hall, Dorothy Stewart, Mary Givens, Odessa Rooks. 12. Steve Kendall, Mike Maloy. 13. Ralph and Rachel Staffins, Donna Davis. 14. Michael Bauer, Elaine Griffin.

THE 85TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK BLESSING OF THE FLEET IS THE LONGEST RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND AND INCLUDES A FESTIVAL AT MARY ROSS WATERFRONT PARK AS WELL AS THE BLESSING AND BOAT PARADE. Blossomin’ Bone was there to provide musical entertainment on the stage while vendors offered food and artisan made products. This coastal tradition is always a special tradition to enjoy with family and friends.

ARTTRENDS GALLERY RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 8TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECEPTION AT “THE GALLERY WITH THE ORANGE DOOR”

TO DISPLAY NEW WORKS BY ITS MEMBER ARTISTS. The reception also served as a welcome for the three newest artists to join the gallery, fine art photographer and textile artist Barbara Northrup, contemporary abstract artist Dina Deason, and painter and photographer Bettina Dickson Rusher, who were all on hand to meet guests.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND WAS A PERFECT TIME TO SHOP AT CRAFTS IN THE VILLAGE UNDER THE LIVE OAKS IN POSTELL PARK ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND. The artisans and vendors have something for everyone from plants to pottery and pet treats as well as jewelry, candles, home décor, and more. This month, stop by during the Sunshine Festival festivities, they’ll be set up July 1-4.

ED ROWLEY, ARCHITECT AIA, NCARB

Practicing in the Golden Isles since 1984

Licensed in Georgia & Florida

ed@edrowley.com

www.edrowley.com

Office 912 638-7177

Cell 912 399-7109 3600 Frederica Rd., #8 St. Simons Island, GA 31522 ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

GOLDEN ISLES ARTS & HUMANITIES KICKED OFF THE SUMMER WITH A CONCERT FEATURING THE SECOND CHANCE BAND IN NEPTUNE PARK. Attendees enjoyed picnic dinners, delightful temperatures, and ocean breeze along with classic hits from across the decades that had them up and dancing the night away.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY VICTORY BOARD ROCKED THE TREE BAR WITH BRAVE PERFORMERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BACKED BY SQUIRT GUN GRABBING THE MIC TO RAISE MONEY AT CUREOKE 2023. Fans cheered them on and bought votes for their favorites to earn top bragging rights, but as far we’re concerned, they’re ALL winners for raising $40,000 – including funds raised by Team Evan going directly to beloved Wake Up Coffee crew member Evan Beard and his family. BRAVO!

NOTHING COMPARES

115 MEADOWS DRIVE

Saint Simons Island

3br | 2.5ba | Island on a Lake | $1,625,000

This spectacularly unique property is a true oneof-a-kind island oasis! Situated on an island by itself, the contemporary house with soaring avian angles at once enchants and excites as you approach down the private drive. There is also a small connected island perfect for cookouts, a fire pit, or just sitting to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets.. This is the island dream home you’ve longed for – and now it can be yours! There is also an extra buildable lot ( county approval of course) for another home or a pool or family compound, total 2.06 acres, with lots of possibilities.

Listed by Phoebe Hoaster 912.270.5730

104 DEBROOKE PLACE

Saint Simons Island

4br | 3.5ba | Builders Home | $825,000

This charming home has tons of great upgrades and high-end finishes, and it awaits its new homeowners! It was constructed in 2018 by Moxley Homes to be used as the builder's personal residence. Features include 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, office, large laundry room, gourmet kitchen, screened in porch, all on a large corner lot. The oversized garage is accessed from the rear alley way. Lots of extra storage, private well for irrigation, tankless water heater, and room for a pool. Don't miss out on this captivating home and the warm sense of community that comes with living in Township Bluff.

Listed by Amanda Duffey 912.222.3557

8 STEWART LANE

Jekyll Island

4br | 3ba | Oceanfront | $1,250,000

Seize this exceptional opportunity to acquire a radiant, meticulously restored beachfront haven nestled right on the tranquil shores of Jekyll Island Beach. This Cape Cod-style sanctuary comes with the Atlantic as its constant, breathtaking backdrop. The cottage's status as an established short-term rental property with an exceptional track record makes this a lucrative investment opportunity. Enjoy a steady income flow, underlined by the perpetual demand for serene, beachside escapes. Every inch of this charismatic Cape Cod cottage has been tastefully renovated to combine modern elegance with classic beach charm. It's not just a house, it's a jewel awaiting its new owner.

Listed by Nadia Johnson 912.771.9500

1709 DIXON LANE Saint Simons Island

5br | 5.5ba | Oceanfront | $4,900,000

Enchanted Hideaway is a luxury retreat with heated pool and plenty of room inside to gather or to find your own quiet spot. Tucked in the quaint neighborhood of East Beach overlooking lush green space and the Atlantic Ocean, this magnificent home with five bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bath was not constructed to be just a beach house, it offers the quality you would want in your forever home. The construction and finishes are what you would expect in a premier home on East Beach. Take the elevator or stairs to all three floors which offer access to porches or the patio and pool. The garage accommodates 3+ cars, storage & work space.

Listed by Micki Carter 912.617 3807

5115 OGLETHORPE DRIVE A Sophisticated Sanctuary on Sea Island

6br | 7.5ba | $5,990,000

This elegant residence offers a spacious open floor plan, high ceilings, and a flood of natural light. The primary suite on the main level is a haven of relaxation, complete with a cozy fireplace. Further, five additional guest bedrooms with private ensuite baths ensure optimal comfort for occupants or visitors. This harmonious interior extends to a sweeping lanai, resurfaced pool, and a well appointed cabana. Complementing the outdoor space is a top-tier kitchen ideal for alfresco dining. Cottage 530, delivered with all furnishings, offers an unparalleled opportunity as a primary residence, a secondary retreat, or as a high yield vacation rental investment.

Listed by Susan Imhoff 912.222.5686

111 DRIFTWOOD PLACE Saint Simons Island

5br | 4ba | Lagoon Frontage | $1,500,000

Discover coastal luxury at its finest in this fully remodeled home nestled on the Big Lagoon in Sea Palms, offering breathtaking water and golf course views. Immerse yourself in comfort with two primary suites, an open-concept design, a heated sunroom, and superior air quality ensured by dual HVAC systems with air purifiers. Delight in the outdoor oasis, boasting meticulous landscaping, a new bulkhead, and efficient drainage, making this home a captivating, low-maintenance retreat.

Listed by Georgia Usry 912.689.9300

Real Estate Sold by Real Experts

COTTAGE 234, 204 W 30TH ST

Sea Island

5 br | 5 ba | 2 hba | $5,625,000

Stunning renovation, under an oak canopy on a large corner lot, has an open concept plan with wide plank white oak floors, high ceilings, and a fabulous kitchen with a Callacata gold marble waterfall island and top of the line appliances. Heated pool in private, walled back yard.

UNDER CONTRACT

1010 LEWIS LANE

St. Simons Island

4 br | 3.5 ba| $1,300,000

This custom, coastal beauty has the master on main and beautiful interior details including oak floors and lovely millwork. Located in gated Hamilton Landing, a favorite Sea Island developed subdivision, the home is on a private lot perfect for family activities.

907 BEACHVIEW

St. Simons Island

Oceanfront | 3-4 br | 4 ba | $2,750,000

Tremendous oceanfront location between the village and King and Prince beach. Mediterranean townhome w/ oak floors, high ceilings and beautiful moldings. Spacious master flows out to top balcony. Elevator, lots of storage and large garage make this an exceptional property!

UNDER CONTRACT

5 & 7 SEA OATS LANE

St. Simons Island,

Near Beach

Ocean View Lot | $1,700,000

Build your dream home - Ocean view in gated subd. Can be developed with two luxury villas or a single family villa.

2204 GRAND VIEW

St. Simons Island

3 br | 3 ba | $595,000

Hwd floors, high ceilings and a "grand view" make these condos an excellent choice for full or part time living. Gated with salt water pool.

21 TRICE LANE

St. Simons Island,

Stillwater

Marshfront Lot | $195,000

Marsh front lot in gated subdivision - 1.2 aces with survey and soil report available. Great price on a marsh front lot.

330 FANCY BLUFF RD - BRUNSWICK Stunning 2,578 SF home with unobstructed eastern marsh views and deep-water access with a soon-to-be-completed 12'X23' dock. There is also a lovely in-ground pool. With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there's plenty of room for family and friends. The foyer with Mexican tile flooring and open staircase opens into the family room which features a fireplace with stone/masonry surround and bookcases. Separate dining room with a china cabinet closet and views of the water and beautiful Oak trees . The kitchen features a wall of windows which look out to the water and back yard. The breakfast bar overlooks the den area. Great home for entertaining. The trees on this property are magnificent! There is a balcony upstairs all across the back of the home. Look for manatees, river otters, dolphins, and wildlife galore... 1.7 acres of land. $775,000

3 DEMERE ROAD LOTS ST. SIMONS

These are 3 of the last lots on the south end of SSI and a great opportunity to own property near the beach and village. Zoned R-6 Raw Land, .601 acres on Demere Road with the potential to be developed into 3 new home sites. Buy one and build your dream home and enjoy the privacy and space. Or buy all 3 and build your home and then 2 others to help defray the costs. Multiple possibilities! Walk to the beach! The village pier area is just a short distance. Call for details.

Offered at $350,000, $375,000, & $400,000

115 MEADOWS DRIVE - MID ST. SIMONS This Home has NEVER been on the market. You Must see this home - It won't disappoint. This spectacularly unique property is a true one-of-a-kind island oasis! Situated on an island by itself, the contemporary house with soaring avian angles at once enchants and excites as you approach down the private drive. There is also a small connected island perfect for cookouts, a fire pit, or just sitting to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets. The interior features spacious, open and airy rooms with a split 3BR/2BA arrangement, each with access to exterior decks. Step through the foyer into the amazing great room which features a tabby-faced fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and virtual walls of glass for extraordinary openness and light. The spacious master bedroom offers an en suite bath with double vanities and a walk-in shower. The butler’s pantry leads from the great room to the kitchen and dining area featuring a soaring vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows and doors leading to the decks. The laundry room is large enough for a second stove and refrigerator. This is the island dream home you’ve longed for – and now it can be yours! So much wildlife, and birding. Ducks, Turtles, just beauty everywhere you look . There is also an extra buildable lot (county approval of course) for another home or a pool or family compound, total 2.06 acres, with lots of possibilities. This home is the perfect place to be....step into Narnia and experience another world on St Simons. $1,625,000

2002 DIXON LANE Saint Simons Island

OCEANFRONT LOT. EAST BEACH | $2,500,000

Seize the rare opportunity to own an exclusive oceanfront lot on St. Simons Island, one of the last of its kind. This package comes with ready-made custom-building plans and site work analysis, making your journey to paradise effortless. Visualize starting your day with the tranquil sounds of the ocean and watching the sunrise from your dream beach house. As evening draws in, enjoy spectacular distant light shows over the gulf stream. Your chance to craft an exceptional beachside lifestyle awaits – welcome to your future home!

7 DUNBAR CREEK POINT Saint Simons Island

3BR | 4BA | 1HBA | 2,596 SF | $1,499,000

Discover the serenity of island living at The Point, a stunning home on St. Simons Island. Enjoy breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and striking sunsets from a spacious dock, while inside, a versatile living space and two luxurious primary suites await. With its deep-water anchorage, the property offers easy access to local marinas, restaurants, and the secluded beaches of the Golden Isles. The Point – where tranquility meets luxury!

Cottage 342, W. Seventeenth Street, Sea Island

Occupying most of the 17th Street block, this prized and revered property extends from Sea Island Drive all the way to the marsh. For families who enjoy staying together and being close to one another, Lune de Miel (Cottage 342) is lovingly placed on the land with the precision of an artist, an apt metaphor given the materials, furnishings and appointments dating from the 17th century. The enchanting grounds contain a moated gazebo with Louis XIII French limestone mantel (circa 1672), alfresco grill, pergola, 3 pools, bath house with laundry room, basketball court, chess court, Dovecote (circa 16th-17th century), circular fire pit, putting green, chipping tee box, Bocce Ball court, shuffleboard and long northwesterly marsh vistas. Twelve bedrooms (9 with fireplaces), each with their own personality, 17 fireplaces, an Irish pub with 17th century Roman carved black slate fireplace. The English Victorian pine front bar has the original mahogany counter top (circa 1849) from a tavern in Birmingham, England. The back bar is from Fritzingers Hotel in Coopersburg, PA (circa 1883). Walk-in cooler. The Game Room/Parlor has an 1886 Brunswick “Jewel” pool table and a Rock-ola maple and hardwood shuffleboard table. Adding to the authenticity of the home’s appointments, a 19th century bronze and ormolu French chandelier adorns the brick lined Wine Cellar. A solid European red oak and hand forged iron door (circa 1850) leads to the Theatre with rare Italian barrel-vaulted ceiling (circa 17th century). The family room limestone fireplace (circa 1600-1750) is from the Chateau Fountain in Sologne, France and belonged to the family of the wife of former French President Jacques Chirac. Indeed, this is a grand residence yet with a warm, comfortable loving ambience. Lune de Miel is the sequel of a couple’s spark of beautiful love where lasting memories were made. $17,995,000

316 Forest Oaks, St. Simons Island Club Perfect island location close to the Village, this stunning, partially furnished, Mediterranean home offers 369 feet of frontage on the 14th and 15th fairways of The Island Club Golf Course. The large sun splashed living room, dining room, family room and chef's kitchen offer amazing entertainment venues for family and friends. An abundance of architectural details, lots of glass walls, high ceilings, stone and wood floors, 3 fireplaces, 5 large bedrooms and baths, an exercise room, a spectacular wine cellar, an arbored terrace with a fountain, a tile roof and a 3-car garage make this a home you want to live in! Rarely can you find a home of this quality on the market. $2,350,000

CeCe Gandy. 404-797-4373

1 lvl cottage near beach!

Brad Randall. 912-270-8556

1034

4BR, 3.5BA. Well maintained. Mid-Island. $819,000. Brooke Ackerman. 912-230-1483.

912-580-1833.

107

4BR, 2.5BA. Stunning single family home. $429,000. Kay 912-230-3253. Cynthia 662-694-9235.

UnderContract

Investment. Steps to beach. $369,000. Christina Clarke. 912-399-2267

Spacious plan. Comfortable living. $428,000. Cynthia Brown. 662-694-9235.

1064 Sea Palms W | St. Simons 3BR, 2BA. Open Flr Plan in The Enclave $725,000. Marcia Irwin. 678-361-8835.

2244 Old Jesup Road | Brunswick 3BR, 2BA. Beautifully updated. $179,000. Margaret Anne Proctor. 912-222-6629

1000 New Sea Isl Rd #17 | SSI 3BR, 1.5BA. Great investment property. $319,900. Sandra Branch. 912-269-1129

2509 Demere Rd #8 | St. Simons 2BR, 2BA. Immaculate condo. Gated. $389,000. Cynthia Brown. 662-694-9235.

Sinclair Pointe | St. Simons

1500 Demere Rd A6 | St. Simons 2BR, 1.5BA.

660 North Golf Villas | St. Simons 2BR, 2BA. Golf Course. No rental restrictions. $335,0003. Janice Morgan.

330 Cinder Hill Dr | Brunswick 3BR. 2.5BA.

1700 Ocean Road | East Beach 5BR, 4BA, 2HBA. Gorgeous Marsh Front. $2,925,000.

1066 Sea Palms W | St. Simons 5BR, 3BA. Beautifully Renovated. Open Plan. $819,000. Call Any Signature Agent.

638 Johnson Road | St. Simons 3BR, 2BA. Delightful

$1,200,000.

Fiddlers Cove Dr | Kingsland

3BR, 2BA. Steps to pier/Village.

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Oyster Grove

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$95,000 This nice building lot is located in the desirable City of Darien, Georgia. It has been cleared, however, there are still a number of nice trees on the lot and is perfect for your dream home. Currently there is a great view of the marsh and river area across the street. The property is biking and walking distance to the beautiful Darien waterfront, downtown Darien, and Fort King George. Call Joy Wright (912) 230-0134.

139 BELLE POINT PARKWAY - $269,900 All on one level brick ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Home has been well cared for with metal roof, gutters, windows, siding, garage door and opener replaced in 2011. HVAC replaced in 2019 and hot water heater in 2014. Enjoy the completely fenced backyard from the screened porch. Great location close to shopping, restaurants, schools, St. Simons Causeway, and is only a 1/2 mile to FLETC. Call Joy Wright (912) 230-0134.

100 yards to the beach! Main house features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, two story apartment over the 3 car garage. Two addresses (219 & 221 Olive Way) on 1 parcel of land. The main house features 1 bedroom on main living level and a full bath. Living room, dining room, kitchen and screened in porch make up the balance of the first floor. A gas cook top, stainless appliances and a large L-shaped island are the main highlights of the kitchen. You will also find a large screened in porch on the main living level. Great for coffee in the morning or cocktails in the afternoons. There are 2 bedrooms on the second level. The master bedroom boasts an enclosed porch currently setup with two single beds for when you have larger crowds. Would be a great sitting room for the master as well. An en-suite bath rounds out the master. There is also a spare bedroom on the second level and is served by a hallway bathroom. Go up to the spiral staircase to the 3rd floor and you will find another bedroom with room for two queens. There is also an attic that can be finished out for yet another bedroom or other uses. There is an outdoor shower for washing off after a day at the beach. The garage apartment has a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main level with a screened in front porch. There are two bedroom and two bath upstairs. The garage apartment averages $40,000 per year in revenue. The main house has never been a rental. Sales price $2,380,000

100 Twelfth Street Amazing location!! Magnificent views over the water towards Jekyll Island and next to The Village, Pier, and Lighthouse. Completely renovated, luxurious home features a panoramic ocean views, multiple outside decks, Thor kitchen appliances, garage and outside decks overlooking the water. $3,200,000

1140 Ocean Blvd Amazing opportunity to own a stunning, NEW construction BEACH COTTAGE in the heart of SSI. Custom built by Flanagan Development. 6BR and 6.5BA home with a large POOL with a large covered patio great for entertaining, elevator that serves all the floors, and several balconies. $2,600,000

300 Carnoustie Elegant all one-level 4 BD, 4.5 BA stucco home with many custom features. Screened-in back porch with a private back patio and yard. Large corner lot within easy walking distance to clubhouse, tennis, pool, and golf course. House is being sold furnished. $1,525,000

110 Circle Drive This 3BR, 4BA, 2445 SF home was built to be low maintenance. Open floor plan, chef's kitchen, living space opens to a screened porch. Primary BR on main floor ensuite w/ walk-in shower, and separate jetted tub. Two guest BRs up, each with a full ensuite bath and large walk-in closets.$1,075,000

King & Prince North Villas Gorgeous ocean views in these 4th floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in the King and Prince historic resort! Overlooking one of the three outdoor swimming pools and just a short walk to the beach. #478 $1,175,000 and #477 $1,125,000

11 Lawson Street NEW CONSTRUCTION in Oyster Grove. This 4BR, 3.5BA home has the primary BR on the main. Luxury interior features include hwd flooring, tile flooring in all wet areas, carpet, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom wood closet shelving, and a gas tankless water heater. www.oystergrove.com. $889,500

King & Prince South Villas #358 FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS in this 3rd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the King and Prince historic resort! Overlooking one of the three outdoor swimming pools and just a short walk to the beach. $990,000

13 Oyster Lane NEW CONSTRUCTION in Oyster Grove. Two-story 4BR, 3.5 BA. Primary suite on main. Luxury interior features include hwd flooring, tile flooring in all wet areas, carpet, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom wood shelving, and a gas tankless water heater. www.oystergrove.com $882,500

150 Ledbetter Ave NEW CONSTRUCTION in Oyster Grove. Twostory, 4BR, 3.5BA. Primary suite on the main. Luxury interior features include hwd flooring, tile flooring in all wet areas, carpet, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom wood closet shelving, and a gas tankless water heater. www.oystergrove.com $868,500

955 Champney Coming to the market soon! This home has it all -- four bedrooms, primary on the main, mudroom, screened porch, pool with hot tub, and located on a cul-de-sac. A one bedroom with full bath is located above the detached garage. Breathtaking marsh views!

offers spacious living areas that include a nice eat-in kitchen, living room, dining area and a large laundry room. This home is on a large .69 acre corner lot and a portion of the back yard is fenced and has a shed for storage. $298,500

101 Governors Circle This elegant Mediterranean style stucco home with barrel tile roofing is located in desirable gated Orange Hall subdivision. This home offers 4 BD, 3 BA, family room with high ceiling and gas fireplace, 2 car garage, and detached screened porch. $865,000

174 Highland Park DriveThis charming brick 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home

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East Beach - 4217 Seventh Street Amazing 4BR, 3BA family friendly home with pool. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 9.

115 Circle Drive Blue Heron Cottage Lovely new 2 story beach cottage in the heart of St Simons. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Private pool. Sleeps 10.

23 Orchard - Stunning new construction beach cottage with easy on and off the island. 4BR, 3.5BA, Sleeps 10.

East Beach - 7 Coast Cottage Coastal gem steps away from the best beach on the island. 4BR, 4.5BA. Sleeps 8.

East Beach - Sixteenth St. 5BR, 5.5BA. Breathtaking ocean views. Amazing outdoor kitchen and private pool. Sleeps 10.

King & Prince - St. Simons Island King and Prince ocean view villas. Call today to check

13 Pearl Lane NEW CONSTRUCTION in Oyster Grove. Two-story, single-family home with 4BR, 3.5BA, and the primary suite on the main floor. Luxury interior features hwd flooring, tile flooring in all wet areas, carpet, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom wood closet shelving, and a gas tankless water heater. $879,500

152 Ledbetter Ave NEW CONSTRUCTION in Oyster Grove. Twostory 4BR, 3.5BA. Primary suite on main. Luxury interior features include hwd flooring, tile flooring in all wet areas, carpet, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom wood shelving, and a gas tankless water heater. www.oystergrove.com $882,500

Sweet Summer Memories of the Waycross Colony

Frances Peabody McKay spent her childhood waiting for summers on St. Simons Island. For 36 years, Frances’s family spent three months a year occupying two cottages in the Waycross Colony, a group of small vacation homes clustered beneath the St. Simons Lighthouse. Although the clapboard cottages were destroyed by fire in 1934, Frances’s book about her family’s time there, More Fun than Heaven, describes years’ worth of island memories.

As children, Frances and her siblings looked forward to swimming in the ocean, playing with their “summer friends,” and riding the steamer to the island from Brunswick. For the Peabody family, summers at the Waycross Colony were truly a family affair. Their cottages housed the Peabody children, their mother and maternal grandparents, their grandmother’s aunt, and a host of other aunts, uncles, and cousins who came to visit.

Frances held onto fond memories of the “goodie shelf” in a corner of her grandmother’s bedroom, “which was always full of gum drops, marshmallows, hard candies, and ginger snaps.” One summer, when Frances’s cousins visited the Waycross Colony, her grandmother brought

marshmallows off the shelf for dessert. Frances’s three-year-old cousin Helen had never tasted a marshmallow before and was desperate for another. She sneaked into her grandmother’s room and seized the biggest marshmallow she could reach. It turned out to be a bar of Ivory soap. “She came running out of the room with Ivory soap bubbles coming out of her mouth, spitting and choking,” Frances said. “As soon as she could talk, she was saying, ‘I don’t want it!’”

Despite this incident, the “goodie shelf” remained a tradition in the Peabody family. Frances, her mother, and her siblings unpacked and furnished their summer cottages as soon as they got off the steamer. There were important tasks to be done, like spreading out mattresses and moving furniture. One of the first tasks Frances’s mother completed, though, was placing “the gum drops and ginger snaps … on the three rough shelves built into a corner in her bedroom.”

This month’s image from the Coastal Georgia Historical Society archives depicts a view of the Waycross Colony, the nearby beach, and the St. Simons Lighthouse. The photographer was W. Archibald Wallace of Huntington, West Virginia.

Coastal Georgia Historical Society presents this article and images from our archives as part of our mission “to connect people to Coastal Georgia’s dynamic history.” The Society operates the iconic St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the World War II Home Front Museum, housed in the Historic Coast Guard Station at East Beach. To learn more about the Society, its museums, diverse programs, and membership, please visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

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