Elegant Island Living November 22

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Thanksgiver

The definition of thanksgiver is one that gives thanks. And with this being the November issue, I want to be a thanksgiver all month long. In fact, there are many things to be thankful for as we close out 2022.

First and foremost, as a community, we are definitely thankful that hurricane Ian missed our beloved island, because we’re all thankful to be living in such a wonderful place. It’s great to travel, but there is nothing like that feeling when you cross the Frederica River onto St. Simons Island. There is a reason many people come for a visit, and then end up becoming a “local.” While we were fortunate to be spared, many communities in Florida will take years to get back to normal. I would encourage EIL readers to donate anything they can to help our neighbors to the south of us.

On a personal note, I am very thankful to be celebrating 20 years of publishing Elegant Island Living. I’m thankful for the EIL family. Our staff strives hard to bring you a product that we can all be proud of each month. I’m thankful for all of the wonderful businesses who advertise with EIL, as well as you, the readers, who support us by shopping with our advertisers. I’m thankful for my family. Like many of you, we dealt with some health issues

and are ending 2022 stronger than ever. I’m thankful for the many friends in my life who constantly encourage me to be the best version of myself.

How can we practice being a thanksgiver in November? Even practicing ONE act of thanksgiving each day adds up. At the end of the month, that’s 30 acts of thanksgiving. Multiply that by everyone you know and we’ll all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Fall weather is finally here and there’s no better backdrop than ACE Garden Center to put the spotlight on autumn style.

Caroline Mayfield is pumpkin spice personified in this ensemble from Maggie’s Boutique. Her Krazy Larry pants and PURE blouse are perfectly accented by a beautiful scarf, PETA approved vegan clutch from Soulfina, with gold hoop earrings and bracelets.

Sunflowers and smiles from Sophia Holloway and Mia Collins would brighten any day. Sophia wears a floral dress by Buddy Love, hat by Mud Pie and hoop earrings, all from Yellow Canary. Mia’s olive Ryu top by Kerisma and ivory Ponte Bruna Cord pants by Lucy Paris and suede booties by MIA are from Butler’s Stash. Her oak leaf jewelry is available at Golden Isles Bracelet Co.

Nothing but Good Vibes here. From the brand name of the jeans Mia wears to her gold starburst earrings, she simply radiates. The entire ensemble, including Lovie faux leather top is available at The Yellow Canary.

Caroline is sitting pretty in head-to-toe fashion from Butler’s Stash. That even includes the jewelry!

THIS PAGE: Party time! Erica Torras will turn heads at any celebration in this pink party dress from Storia and Qupid heels, both from Meo Suite.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Trendy trio! Erica’s snakeskin print Lyssé pants, Marble sweater, crossbody bag, and jewelry are from Maggie’s Boutique. Sophia’s plaid button-down, Chatoyant flared jeans, handbag, jewelry and shoes, are all available at Wild & Personal Boutique. Mia’s entire ensemble is also from Wild & Personal, from her cropped jean jacket and colorful fringed Chatoyant jeans to her animal print purse and shoes.

Erica joins Caroline for a stroll among the pumpkins and hay bales. Caroline wears a Spartina 449 floral dress, while Erica sports a Charlie B sweater and jeans. Both outfits, booties, bags, and jewelry are from Gentlemen’s and Lady Outfitters.

Sophia is ready for game day or an afternoon hay ride in a black Hazel sweater layered under a Signature 8 red plaid top, Dear John jeans, and jewelry – all from Meo’s Suite.

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Looking back over the issues we’ve done over the past year, we realized we haven’t spent much time on one of our favorite things: FOOD!

It’s been a while since we’ve shared recipes. Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, now is the perfect time to remedy that! Instead of planning the traditional family feast, we’ve decided to talk turkey.

Fun Facts About Wild Turkey Bourbon

Wild Turkey’s roots trace to 1855, when Austin Nichols & Co., a wholesale grocer, set up shop in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. That company eventually took over what would become Wild Turkey Bourbon, now one of the country’s top-selling whiskey brands. According to company lore, Wild Turkey name sprang from a hunting expedition. A distillery executive named Thomas McCarthy brought some whiskey samples from then-owner Austin Nichols & Co. on a wild turkey hunt. According to The Guardian, his companions “liked it so much that the next year they asked him to bring some of that ‘Wild Turkey’ bourbon and the nickname soon became a famous brand.”

It’s “alright, alright, alright.” Actor Matthew McConaughey has been Wild Turkey’s creative director since 2016. The brand reportedly approached McConaughey to be a spokesperson to help them attract more female consumers and international audiences. However, the actor had bigger ideas and wanted to be more than just the face; in fact, the relationship blossomed, and he has really become more part of the Russell family of distillers. In 2018, McConaughey launched Longbranch Bourbon, a perfect pairing of Texas and Kentucky, in partnership with Wild Turkey.

For the Grown-Ups

Let’s kick things off with some festive Wild Turkey cocktails!

We’ve got a little twist on a classic, a perfect holiday pairing, and a dessert treat that won’t be allowed at the kids’ table!

• FROZEN BUTTERBALL •

A boozy milkshake for the adults

INGREDIENTS:

1 pint butter pecan ice cream

1-2 oz. Wild Turkey bourbon

1 oz. Amaretto

Caramel sauce (use prepared or follow recipe below)

FOR CARAMEL SAUCE:

1 c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. heavy cream

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Pinch of salt

PREPARATION:

Make caramel sauce: in saucepan, combine sugar, cream, butter, and salt. Heat to a simmer, then bring slowly to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil for approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly so it doesn’t boil over. Pour into a heat-safe jar to let cool and thicken.

For cocktail, scoop ice cream into blender, adding bourbon and amaretto. Blend until it reaches the texture you desire. Pour into cocktail glasses and drizzle caramel sauce on top of each cocktail. Serve immediately.

• THANKSGIVING PUNCH •

Turkey and cranberry, the natural combination

INGREDIENTS:

3 oz. orange juice, chilled

3 oz. cranberry juice, chilled

2 oz. Wild Turkey bourbon

2 Tbsp. cranberry relish

4 fresh sage leaves, plus additional for garnish Cranberries, fresh or frozen for garnish

PREPARATION:

In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine orange and cranberry juices, bourbon, cranberry relish, and sage leaves. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into 10-oz ice-filled cocktail glass. Garnish with cranberries and sage leaves.

• BOULEVARDIER •

A twist on the Negroni that’s perfect for cooler weather

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 oz. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

1 oz. Campari

1 oz. sweet vermouth Cherry for garnish

PREPARATION:

Add all liquid ingredients into a mixing glass. Stir and strain over ice into rocks glass. Garnish with a cherry.

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• TOMMY TURKEY CHEESE BALL

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pkg. cream cheese, softened

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Royal icing pen (for cake decorating)

PREPARATION:

Cream softened cream cheese by hand or in a stand mixer, adding shredded cheese and mixing until fully incorporated. Form mixture into a ball and place in a sheet of plastic wrap. Place the ball in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm. When firm, remove ball from fridge and unwrap. Roll in chopped

nuts to fully and evenly coat the exterior. Re-wrap in plastic and return to refrigerator. To make the head/neck, you can be creative. The method used here: a 4" to 5" piece of a Slim Jim is used for the neck/head and a “face” is then attached to that. The “face” is created by “gluing” candy eyes and an upside-down candy corn beak to a Rolo with a royal icing pen. The “face” is then glued to the Slim Jim. Allow the face/head to set by putting on a paper towel and placing into the freezer for up to 30 minutes. If not using immediately, transfer to a Ziploc bag and keep in the refrigerator with the cheese ball. When ready to serve, remove cheese ball from refrigerator, place on plate and allow to soften just long enough to be able to slide the Slim Jim into the front of the ball, making the turkey’s head. Create a “tail” by sliding pretzel sticks in the back of the ball as tail feathers. Surround with crackers & serve.

INGREDIENTS:

GALA GOBBLER •

1 container of vanilla Greek yogurt or Marzetti caramel dip

1 medium Gala apple, cored and cut into thin slices

1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cored and cut into thin slices

1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into thin slices

2 chocolate chips or candy eyes

Candy corn

Pretzel sticks or fancy toothpicks

PREPARATION:

Place open container of yogurt or caramel on serving platter. Place chocolate chips or candy eyes and upside-down candy corn as a beak in the container to make a face. Arrange apple slices around container in layers to look like feathers. Use pretzel sticks or fancy toothpicks to create the turkey’s feet.

Fun charcuterie boards and veggie platters that are made to look like turkeys are something the kids love to gobble. If you need inspiration, the internet has them in every size and shape and with flavors to please every palate. Here are a couple of that appeal to even the pickiest eaters.

It’s a Wing Thing

Juicy turkey wings get the spotlight in this traditional soul food dish. Serve with cornbread and collards for the true taste of the South.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. turkey wings

3 Tbs. vegetable oil

2 Tbs. butter

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. ground sage

1 tsp. dry thyme

2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth

1/2 c. half & half

1 small onion, chopped

1 small bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks of celery, chopped Salt & Pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Rinse turkey under cool water and pat dry. Combine salt, pepper, thyme, sage, onion and garlic powder. Season turkey by rubbing all over. Sprinkle flour into large freezer bag, then place turkey wings in bag. Close bag and shake until all pieces are nicely

coated with flour. Save excess flour and set aside. Place large pan on stovetop and add the vegetable oil and butter, melting butter and heating oil over medium heat. Once oil and butter mixture is hot, add turkey wings. Brown all surfaces of the turkey, then remove pieces from pan and place into a large baking dish. Now cook chopped vegetables in the pan over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and cooking until they are translucent. Turn off stovetop, add vegetables to baking dish with turkey, reserving the oil/butter mixture. Cover baking dish with foil and bake wings for 2 hours.

For gravy: Heat butter/ oil reserved in pan over medium heat. Once mixture is hot, sprinkle in flour reserved from tossing wings, stirring continuously to brown. Slowly pour in broth, stirring to prevent lumps. Add half & half and keep stirring until well-combined. Let gravy cook over medium heat until it starts to thicken.

Remove turkey form oven and uncover. Pour gravy all over turkey, coating evenly, then cover baking dish again. Bake for an additional hour and 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes, then serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

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BLUE RIBBON

• ROASTED TURKEY LEGS •

INGREDIENTS FOR BRINE:

1 gallon cold water

1/2 c. kosher salt

1/2 c. granulated sugar

6 turkey legs

FOR RUB:

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. sweet paprika

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

6 tsp. olive oil

Shake A Leg

PREPARATION:

For brine: Whisk together water, salt, and sugar to create brine. Once liquid is clear, place three turkey legs in gallon Ziploc bag and pour in half of brine mixture to cover. Repeat with remaining three legs. Refrigerate for four hours to overnight.

For rub: combine all ingredients listed for rub in a small mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.

TO ROAST:

Remove turkey legs from brine and pat dry. Season legs with rub and place onto a sheet tray with wire rack and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F while legs marinate. Once oven is at temperature, roast turkey legs on wire rack for 45 minutes or until skin is golden brown and internal temperature has reached 165°F. Remove turkey legs from oven and allow to rest for five minutes. Wrap bottom of legs with aluminum foil for easy handling and serve with any desired sauces you may want for dipping.

• SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC • TURKEY LEGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. turkey legs

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cracked pepper

1 Tbsp. dried thyme

2-3 bay leaves

Pinch of cayenne pepper

8-10 cloves garlic

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 medium onions, cut into wedges

2 Tbsp. raw honey

2/3 c. chicken stock

PREPARATION:

Season turkey legs with salt and pepper. In a large heavy bottomed pan, heat oil over high heat and brown leg for 3 minutes on each side, Add onions, garlic, cayenne, honey, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently, and deglaze with chicken stock. Add bay leaves. Transfer everything to slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Turkey should fall apart easily. Transfer to a serving platter and shred with two forks. Serve shredded meat with rice or roasted potatoes or put on Hawaiian rolls for sandwiches.

Flavorful smoked or roasted turkey legs are always popular at state fairs and festivals. These “caveman pops” can be eaten plain or with your favorite barbeque sauce or blue cheese dressing as a dipping sauce. Or go another direction and slow cook some legs in sweet honey and garlic to make pull-apart meat for sandwiches or to top a side dish.

OtherEmbracingCultures

Because America is a melting pot, an ideal which reminds us who we are and where we came from, we thought we’d add some dishes inspired by other cultures. These are tasty alternatives to the usual pot pie and casseroles to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.

• CREAMY TURKEY • GNOCCHI SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 c. butter

1 medium onion, diced

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 + 1/2 c. chicken broth

2 c. half & half

2 c. cooked turkey breast, shredded

2 c. fresh baby spinach

1 pkg. (16-18 oz.) potato gnocchi

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning Salt & Pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

In a large pot or 4-qt. Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and carrots and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well until evenly combined and thickened into a paste, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth and half and half. Mix well until smooth and bring the mixture to a boil, about 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add turkey, spinach, and gnocchi, and season with Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Let soup simmer until gnocchi is cooked through according to package instructions, about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep gnocchi from sticking to bottom of the pot. Ladle soup into soup bowls and serve immediately.

• CRANBERRY TURKEY • ENCHILADAS

INGREDIENTS:

2-2 1/2 c. shredded turkey

2 c. (or 1 16 oz. can) whole berry cranberry sauce

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 c. salsa

1 1/2 c. shredded pepper jack cheese

1/2 c. sour cream

3-4 scallions, chopped

1/4 c. cilantro, chopped, lightly packed

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

10-12 (6-inch) flour tortillas

1 tsp. hot sauce

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine turkey, 1 c. cranberry sauce, beans, sour cream, 3/4 c. cheese, 1/2 c. salsa, scallions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spoon about 1/3 c. of filling into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. In a medium bowl,

combine remaining cranberry sauce, salsa, and hot sauce. Stir to combine and pour over enchiladas. Cover dish with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue to bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven, garnish with additional cilantro and cranberry sauce and serve.

• LEFTOVER TURKEY KORMA

INGREDIENTS FOR CURRY:

2 Tbsp. canola oil

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 large yellow onion, peeled, finely diced

2 large garlic cloves, peeled, finely diced

2" fresh ginger, peeled, grated

1 bay leaf

3 Tbsp. ground almonds

1-2 Tbsp. raw honey or to taste

1 Tbsp. garam masala mild curry powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed finely

1/4 tsp. ground turmeric

14 oz. can coconut milk

1 c. chicken stock

2 tsp. cornstarch diluted in 1 Tbsp. cold water

1lb. leftover roast turkey

2 large handfuls baby spinach, stalks removed

Pinch crushed chili flakes

Salt and ground pepper

Fresh parsley to garnish

FOR GOLDEN RICE

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 shallot peeled

4 cardamom pods

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric

1 c. basmati rice

1 c. hot vegetable stock

PREPARATION:

Make rice by heating oil and butter in a medium saucepan and adding rice, shallot and all spices. Stir over medium heat to coat rice in butter, oil and spices. Add hot stock and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring

occasionally, until rice is al dente, adding more hot water if needed. Remove from heat and cover. Remove the cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf and fluff rice before serving.

Make curry by heating oil and butter in a large casserole. Add onion and cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes or until onion has softened. Stir in garlic, spices and ginger. Add salt and pepper, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, stock and honey and bring to a simmer. Stir in diluted cornstarch and ground almonds. Add turkey and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, only 1-2 minutes. Serve curry over golden rice, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkling of chili flakes.

POST-TURKEY DAY

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH:

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. kosher salt

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

1 c. full-fat yogurt

1 large egg

Egg wash, for sealing

FOR FILLING

1 1/2 c. leftover mashed potatoes, chilled (or sweet potato cassesrole)

1/2 c. cooked turkey meat, shredded or chopped

1/4 c. onion, diced very fine

3 Tbsp. cranberry sauce

1 1/2 c. shredded white cheddar cheese

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

FOR SERVING

1/2 c. sour cream

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. whole grain mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste Butter, for the pan

Dried cranberries

Chopped parsley or chives

PREPARATION:

To make dough, mix flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add yogurt, melted butter, and egg to another bowl and whisk to combine. Pour yogurt mixture into flour and stir until a ball of dough forms. Place dough on counter or a cutting board and knead it for a minute or so with damp hands until it is smooth and elastic. Place dough back in mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow dough to rest for 30 minutes. For filling, in a large bowl, mix together potatoes, turkey, onion, cranberry sauce, and cheese until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To make dipping sauce, whisk together sour cream, Dijon and whole grain mustard and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until are ready to serve.

To assemble & cook: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. After dough has rested, roll out on a lightly floured surface until 1/4” thick. Using a 3” biscuit cutter or glass, cut out circles of dough. Place approximately 2 tsp. of filling in center of each circle. Brush edges with egg wash and then fold dough over filling, sealing edges with your fingers. Press edges together with the prongs of a fork to seal well. Set formed pierogi on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.

Continue until all pierogi are formed. Boil pierogi, in batches, in water for about 2 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to sheet tray. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a couple tablespoons of butter. Once butter is melted, add pierogi to the pan in batches of 6-8. Cook until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. To serve, drizzle any remaining butter from pan over pierogi. Garnish warm buttery pierogi with cranberries and herbs. Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

• TURKEY STROGANOFF •

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. egg noodles (cooked)

8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms, sliced

3 Tbsp. butter

1/2 c. onion, finely chopped

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

2 c. roasted turkey meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1/2 c. turkey gravy

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)

1 c. sour cream (room temperature)

Salt and pepper

Soy sauce (can be used to season instead of salt)

PREPARATION:

Boil egg noodles in salted water according to package directions. Heat large sauté pan on medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and dry sauté them (without butter or oil), shaking pan frequently so they don’t stick, approximately 3-5 minutes, until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown. Add butter and onion to sauté pan and cook, stirring occasionally, approximately 4 minutes, until onions begin to brown. Stir in Dijon mustard, season all with salt or soy sauce. Add turkey meat and gravy and stir to combine. Cook until heated through and sprinkle with thyme, black pepper, and nutmeg.

(You may want to add more salt/soy sauce as turkey is blander than beef usually used in stroganoff.) Turn off heat and add sour cream. If sauce needs to be thinned, add water by tablespoon.

Mix sour cream in thoroughly, taste, and add salt or other seasonings as needed. Serve over warm cooked egg noodles.

INGREDIENTS FOR EGGROLLS:

25 egg roll wrappers

1 lb. cooked turkey, cut into thin strips

2 c. mashed potatoes

2 c. stuffing

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 c. cool water

FOR DIPPING SAUCE

1 1/2 c. canned cranberry sauce (no berries)

1 1/2 tsp. water

1 1/2 tsp. fresh orange juice

1 tsp. orange zest

PREPARATION:

To make the dipping sauce, combine cranberry sauce, water, orange juice and orange zest in a microwaveable bowl. Heat in microwave for 40 seconds to a minute. Carefully strain to remove any clumps or pieces of cranberry. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. To wrap egg rolls, start by stirring together cornstarch and water in small bowl. Lay wrappers on clean, flat surface so a corner is facing you (like a diamond). Dip fingers in cornstarch water and spread on each edge of egg roll wrapper.

Spread 1/2 Tbsp. mashed potatoes in corner closest to. You. Top with 1/2 Tbsp. stuffing and a few small pieces of turkey. Lift bottom corner up and begin to roll away from you, making sure to tuck the corner. Under as you roll. At the halfway point, fold the left side in and the right side toward the center. Continue rolling away from you until only the final corner is ready to roll. Dip your fingers in the cornstarch mixture again and brush it over final corner. Finish the roll, brush a little more of the cornstarch mixture along the seam, and place seam side down. Make sure to roll tightly, so they don’t fall apart when fried. To fry, fill a pot with 4-5” of cooking oil. Heat oil to 350F. Gently add egg rolls to hot oil, frying in batches of no more than 3 or 4 at a time, turning occasionally. Fry until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Place on paper towels to drain and cool. Serve immediately with cranberry dipping sauce.

Creamy Turkey Gnocchi Soup

• CANDY WISHBONES

INGREDIENTS:

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12 oz. white chocolate wafers, melts or bark

Plastic sandwich bag

Parchment paper

PREPARATION:

Line Cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place candy melts or bark in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir, continue to do this until the candy melts are melted. Spoon melted chocolate in the inside corner of a sandwich bag. Snip off small corner of bag. Start the wishbone on the bottom by squeezing a small amount to create an oval shape, without lifting the bag, continue to the left of the oval like you are making a half heart. When you get towards the top of the size you want your wishbone, squeeze a little extra to make an oval shape again. Lift bag and return to the bottom oval and make the right side in exactly the same manner as the left. To harden, cool in fridge or freezer for about 3-5 minutes. Ready to

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• DRUMSTICK DESSERT

INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST:

3 small waffle ice cream bowls, broken

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted

4 Tbsp. chunky peanut butter

2 c. chocolate Oreo crumbs

FOR FILLING AND TOPPING

1 c. cream cheese

1/2 c. confectioner’s sugar

1/2 c. chunky peanut butter

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 (16 oz.) container of Cool Whip

1/2 c. unsalted peanuts, chopped

1/4 c. chocolate sundae syrup

PREPARATION:

To make crust, melt butter and mix with Oreo baking crumbs, waffle bowls, and peanut butter in a food processor, combining until it clings together. Press the base firmly into a 9" x13" pan. Beat together cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Fold

Cool Whip into cream cheese mixture. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped peanuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

DRUMSTICK

• ICE CREAM PIE •

INGREDIENTS:

12 sugar cones, processed into finely ground crumbs

6 Tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 c. heavy whipping cream or half & half

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1- 1½ quarts vanilla ice cream, softened

1 jar Magic Shell chocolate fudge sauce

1 c. chopped peanuts

PREPARATION:

Spray a 9" deep dish pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In medium mixing bowl, mix sugar cone crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Pour into prepared pie pan and press firmly into bottom and up the sides 1/4-1/2 inch. Place crust in freezer. In small saucepan, bring heavy whipping cream

or half & half to a slight simmer over medium heat. Turn off burner. Place chocolate chips in a small mixing bowl and add warm cream. Whisk until chocolate chips have melted. Let sit 5 minutes to cool slightly. Remove pie crust from freezer. Pour chocolate mixture into curst to cover the bottom and halfway up the sides of crust. Place back into freezer for 30 minutes. Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften on counter until chocolate has set in crust. Spoon softened ice cream over chocolate smoothly. Mound ice cream at the top to resemble an ice cream scoop on a cone. Freeze for 30 more minutes until ice cream has hardened. Remove from freezer and pour magic shell sauce all over the hardened ice cream and immediately sprinkle with peanuts before magic shell sets. Freeze again until pie has set (overnight is best). Slice to serve. Be sure to return any leftovers portions to freezer.

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Two Thanksgiving traditions that can’t be ignored are breaking the wishbone for good luck and dessert! Here we’ve got you covered with candy wishbones and a pair of drumstick dessert options for your family feast or a potluck.

Believeit or not, another holiday season is upon us. And that means Santa Claus will be back in town before you know it. To make sure no one has a blue Christmas, we’ve compiled our annual list of holiday happenings so you can make plans for seasonal shopping, festive events, and visits with the big guy himself.

The Joke that Topped the Charts

“Blue Christmas” was first recorded in 1948 by country singer, TV host and actor Doye O’Dell. A version by Ernest Tubbs went to #1 on the charts in 1950. It was a song Elvis never wanted to record. According to backup singer Millie Kirkland (the singer of the iconic “wooowee-wooo” part of the song) in an interview she did with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2012, when producers told Elvis he had to record the song, he turned to the musicians and said, “Let’s get this over with – just do anything,

do something silly.” That’s when Kirkland sang, “wooo-wee-wooo” and did it throughout the entire song. She recalled, “When we got through, we all laughed and said, ‘Well, that’s one record that the record company will never release.’”

Although “Blue Christmas” was recorded for Elvis’ Christmas Album in 1957 and fans loved it, it wasn’t available as a single for another seven years. When the single was released in December 1964, it went to #1 on Billboard’s Christmas Singles Chart and would

be re-released every year for the rest of Elvis’ career. The song was such a big hit that songwriters Johnson & Hayes estimated they generated more royalties in the first year of Elvis’ version than they had in all of the other versions in nine years combined.

Elvis’ performance of “Blue Christmas” for his 1968 Comeback TV special is the only video footage that exists of Elvis singing any Christmas song. It ranked #7 in Rolling Stone’s Reader’s Poll of the Best Christmas Songs of All Time.

That’s Entertainment!

Incase you haven’t guessed, the spirit of Elvis will be part of this year’s holiday festivities. Since the recent Baz Luhrmann movie has marked a resurgence of interest in Elvis Presley and a couple new events on the Golden Isles’ December calendar include Christmas classics by The King, this is a great place to start.

The Georgia Elvis Festival, a production of ETAFestivals.com, officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, and presented by I-95 Toyota, will be at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 3.

The festival kicks off with Thursday afternoon show, “Elvis: The Greatest Hits!” Award-winning Elvis tribute artists including Bill Cherry, Ben Thompson, David Lee, Cote Deonath, Michael Cullipher, Alex Mitchell, Ted Torres, Braxton Sykes and Dana Myers will bring you a revival of Elvis’ music and the songs that influenced his career. Thursday night, “Elvis in Georgia” will feature

Alex Mitchell, Cliff Wright and talented young local performer Braxton Sykes showcasing music from key points in Elvis’ life, from the 50s through the 70s. Friday morning, Bill Cherry, Michael Cullipher, Dana Myers, and Alex Mitchell pay tribute to Presley’s Southern gospel roots with “Elvis Gospel.” Later that afternoon, David Lee, Ted Torres, and Cliff Wright will take the stage in “Elvis: The Icon,” while World Champion Cote Deonath and Ultimate Champion Ben Thompson highlight the 60s era of Elvis’ career from movies to the bright lights of Vegas in that evening’s “Elvis Is Back!” Saturday afternoon is the “Elvis Christmas” show featuring Dean Z, Ben Thompson and Cote Deonath performing songs from Elvis’ popular Christmas albums. Saturday night’s grand finale, “Elvis: The King!” features the best of the best: Ultimate Elvis Champion Bill Cherry and Dean Z. It’s sure to be a weekend to remember!

Tickets for individual shows and All-Access Passes are available for purchase at etafestivals.com.

In Historic Downtown Brunswick, The Georgia Tribute Festival will present Christmas with the King at Brunswick Actors’ Theatre (1413 Newcastle Street) Friday, December 2 through December 4. Some of Georgia’s favorite TributeFestival. Rocks artists, Michael Chambliss, Travis Powell, and Austin Irby will be performing, with special guest Samantha Chambliss. Friday night’s show is “Reflections of the King.” On Saturday night, break out your jingle bells for “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Gospel and inspirational music will be featured in Sunday matinee show, “Saved by the Grace.”

The artists will also be performing in the Brunswick Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, December 3. The parade takes place from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Seating is extremely limited at this intimate event for very special fans. Ticket packages currently available. For tickets and additional information, call 888.406.5885 or visit tributefestival.rocks.

Elvis isn’t the only Christmas concert in town. Other concerts currently scheduled include: Golden Isles Live! presents The Empire Trio in concert at Wesley United Methodist Church on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. The Empire Trio was formed when three musicians from the far corners of the world met in New York City in 2012. Ever since, this exhilarating and uniquely

talented classical crossover ensemble has been taking concert halls by storm all over the world. Empire Trio quickly established themselves as a musical force, selling out major venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (who also commissioned their first show), The Redlands

Bowl, CA (to a crowd of 6,000+), Ronnie Scott’s, London, and over 300 other venues all over the United States, Canada, and the UK. From deliciously witty to incredibly moving, Empire Trio’s shows have it all. With unique and innovative arrangements that are both beautifully composed and performed, they breathe new life into familiar toe-tapping favorites. For more information and tickets, visit goldenisleslive.org.

On Sunday, December 4, Jacoby Brass presents Family Fun for the Holidays Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org. This Christmas concert takes place at 3:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Enjoy classic holiday favorites played by a fabulous brass quintet.

The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra will be presenting their winter concert on Sunday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Glynn Academy Auditorium. Join them to hear an exciting mix of classical, pops, and holiday music. For more details, see The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra page on Facebook, or visit goldenislesyouthorchestra.org.

Jason Woods returns to Brunswick Actors’ Theatre in a special one-man production of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, November 26 at 3:00 p.m. One show only, so be sure to get your tickets at soglogallery.com to see this incredibly talented entertainer.

Good grief! The Island Players are bringing Charlie Brown back to the St. Simons Casino Theatre stage once again, this time in A Charlie Brown Christmas By Charles M. Schulz.

Directed by Faith

Hamilton-Trent and Mark Propst, this “real people” adaptation of the beloved animated TV special showcases Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the gang discovering the true meaning of Christmas.

The original score by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi will be recreated by the professional pit combo. This show will feature a young cast in four performances and any income above show expenses will benefit the IPTAG scholarship fund. Performances will take place December 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and December 11 at 3:00 p.m. For more details and tickets, visit theislandplayers.com

Bryan Thompson reprises his role as miser Ebenezer Scrooge in the Golden Isles Arts & Humanities production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Join him on the journey through his past, present and future on the magical night he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Performance dates December 9-11 and 16-18, show times at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:00 p.m. Sundays. For more details and tickets, visit goldenislesarts.org.

Fill the Sleigh

There are ample opportunities to get some holiday shopping done as we head toward the big day. In addition to shopping local at our Golden Isles retail stores, restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, and boutiques, take advantage of these craft festivals and special shopping events.

Crafts in the Village is under the oaks in Postell Park in the Village on St. Simons Island

November 12-13, 19-20, 25-27, and December 10-11. Shop the wares of up to 70 artists, crafters, and artisan makers. You’ll find jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, woodworking, gourmet goodies, candles, soap, and so much more. Vendors on site 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sundays. For sneak peeks of vendors for each show, follow Crafts in the Village on Facebook. For additional information and to become a vendor, visit craftsinthevillage.com.

Moxie Craft Fest Handmade Holiday Market returns to Old City Hall in Historic Downtown Brunswick on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The market features over 40 modern, handmade makers from all over the surrounding areas, plus food trucks and local coffee to keep you buzzing throughout the day. For more details, follow Moxie Craft Fest on Facebook or Instagram or visit their website at moxiecraftfest.com.

Support your local makers in Historic Downtown Brunswick by shopping Crafts Along Newcastle from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 26 and December 3. This is when local crafters and artisans showcase their pottery, jewelry, fabric, wood, photography, leather, basketry, and gourmet food items (such as honey and spices) and more in the downtown squares on Newcastle Street.

Don’t forget to purchase your poinsettias to spruce

up your holiday décor! The Live Oaks Garden Club Poinsettia Sale runs through Friday, November 18. Red, white, pink and “Jingle Bells” poinsettias in 8-inch foil pots are $20 each. Order through the Club website at liveoaksgardenclubinc.com. Pickup will be at Community Church’s St. Simons Island campus between noon and 6:00 p.m. on December 2.

Cassina Garden Club’s Annual Christmas Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Historic Tabby Cabins and Gardens on Gascoigne Bluff. The “Best Bake Sale in the South” is a popular island holiday tradition featuring tasty and festive homemade cakes, pies, breads, candies and cookies plus holiday treats and gifts such as toasted pecans, jelly and jams. This happy holiday event is free and open to the public. You’ll want to be there early for the best selection. The Interpretive Cabin will be open to the public for tours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The volunteers at Lord of Life Lutheran Church will again host the Holiday Market Craft Fair, following a three-year hiatus due to Covid. The fair is scheduled to return on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over thirty vendors will sell quality handmade items including art, pottery, jewelry, ornaments and holiday décor, specialty soaps, accessories, and many other gift ideas at the Market. Both indoor and outdoor vendors will participate. Many longtime vendors will again be at the Market, including “Flavor of Georgia” winner Rockingham Pecans and The Blueberry Barn, both from Alma. Rockingham Pecans encourages preorders prior to the day of the festival by calling 912.632.1101. This will help ensure they don’t sell out. The church will host its bake sale, used book sale, and offer coffee and breakfast snacks as well as lunch. Raffle prizes include restaurant gift cards and specialty gift baskets. Santa Claus will be there for the day greeting guests and posing for photos with both young and old. The Holiday Market Craft Fair is held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2801 Frederica Road. For additional information, call 912.638.4673.

The Glynn Visual Arts Mistletoe Market in Postell Park on St. Simons Island is two days of fine art, fab gifts, fun food, entertainment,

and family joy in a festive outdoor island holiday atmosphere. Accomplished artisans and artists offer their wares for your holiday shopping. You’ll find pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodworking, baskets, textiles, and mixed media. It’s the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors alike to find that one-ofa-kind purchase or gift for the holiday season – or a little something for yourself. Mistletoe Market is Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.

The St. Simons Lighthouse Museum Store’s annual Holiday Open House will be on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All merchandise will be 20% off,

including holiday decor and fanciful gifts. You might even find something special for yourself! Light refreshments will be provided while you explore and shop. For more information, call 912.634.7099.

St. Simons Drug Co. is holding their Holiday Open House just a week later, on Saturday, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop in to enjoy light refreshments, take advantage of free gift wrapping, register for fun giveaways. For more details, follow St. Simons Drug Co. on Facebook and Instagram.

Last year we hung out with the coolest little Santa in town at Restoration Imports’ Carte Blanche Holiday Open House, so we’re thrilled to hear they’ll be doing it again this year. Come out Saturday, December 3, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to nibble on delicious sweet and savory treats, register for door prizes, and shop seasonal décor and more. For more details, follow Restoration Imports on Facebook and Instagram.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

There’s nothing like cozying up by a fireplace with family and friends and listening to stories and singing carols. You can do that in a very special setting during Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation’s Annual Christmas Tour from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2 and Saturday December 3. Visitors can walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oak trees and enjoy a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors will bring past centuries to life and there will be celebratory musket and cannon firings. Inside, the warm atmosphere with Santa Claus, Christmas carols, hot wassail and

cookies will delight adults and children alike. Timeless holiday cheer makes this a night to remember. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation is located at 5556 US Highway 17 North in Brunswick. Regular admission fees apply: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 youth. For more information, call 912.264.7333 or follow Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation on Facebook.

Head down to Cedar Lodge on Honey Creek in Waverly for another heart and belly warming experience. They’ll be hosting Hot Chocolate with Santa from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

on Sunday, December 4. Bring the kids to spend some time with the jolly old soul by the fireplace and doing arts and crafts. It’s

the perfect opportunity for them to give him their Christmas lists and to get some terrific photos. Watch for more information on their Facebook page.

On Saturday, December 10, you’re invited to Oaks on the River in Darien for a cozy evening in the lobby. Enjoy complimentary cookies, spiced cider, and hot cocoa while you listen to classic holiday tunes performed by Christmas Carolers in full Dickensthemed costume from 4:00-6:00 p.m. While you’re there, be sure to check out the gingerbread houses created by students from our local schools on display in the lobby and cast a vote for your favorite.

Out & About

Whether you want to dress up in holiday finery or don a pair of reindeer antlers and running shoes, there are several seasonal events presented by and for local non-profit organizations.

The 2nd Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Hope 1312 Collective will be held at Old City Hall, located at 1229 Newcastle St in Brunswick, on Thursday, December 1. From 7:00-10:00 p.m., the community is invited to come see trees and wreaths decorated by teams from local businesses and other organizations and bid on them at auction during a cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar.

Decorating days are Wednesday, November 30 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At last year’s inaugural event, Hope 1312 Collective raised a net amount of $20,000, and they’re hoping with a larger venue, they’ll be able to have more trees, wreaths, and more attendees to raise even more money to give hope to children in the child welfare system. Become an event donor, sponsor by decorating a tree or wreath, or purchase your tickets to attend the cocktail party/auction at hope1312co.org. Deadline for tree/wreath sponsors is November 11.

Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia and the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen Center at their annual seasonal shindig, the Merry Mixer, on Friday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. This fun night with friends takes place at Halyards and Tramici on St. Simons Island. Enjoy delicious food, live music by Mason Waters & the Groove Allstars, plus a fantastic silent

auction. Get your tickets for this night to remember on Eventbrite.

Another way to support children in need is to put some jingle on your joggers for CASA’s annual Jingle All the Way 5K on Saturday, December 3. This fun and festive familyfriendly run will start and finish in historic Brunswick. Runners will follow a route through the historic sections of downtown and run past the CASA offices on Reynolds Street. Prizes are given to top finishers and most festively attired. Proceeds raised from the run support the Court Appointed Special Advocates programs and hundreds of volunteers that support the children

of Southeast Georgia who are in the foster care system. CASA volunteers watch over and advocate for these abused and neglected children to make sure that they move quickly through the system and are placed in a safe, permanent home. For more details about the run, follow the Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run Event page on Facebook. Register on active.com.

A new event for our Holiday Happenings calendar is Coastal Wildscape’s Moonlight & Mistletoe Holiday Party and Oyster Roast from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Everybody loves a good oyster roast and this one allows you to celebrate the holidays, help raise money for our coastal habitats, and enjoy the opportunity to hang out at Altama Wildlife Management Area in Brunswick. There will be food, drinks, live music, live and silent auctions and an optional ecology/history tour during the evening event. Purchase your tickets at coastalwildscapes.org and give back to the valuable coastal areas that sustain us this Christmas season.

As a sparkling tribute to loved ones we have lost, Hospice of the Golden Isles lights up its

Brunswick campus for the season following its annual Lights of Love program. This touching service that celebrates life, love, and giving will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15. After the program and memorial, stay for light refreshments and the illumination of the grounds. To honor and remember your loved ones, you can purchase commemorative dove ornaments to be hung on the tree at Hospice House chapel. Paper Dove: $20; Wooden Dove: $50; Crystal Dove: $100. (These are etched with the hospice logo and mailed to purchaser, while a paper dove with your loved one’s name is placed on the tree.)

For more information about the Lights of Love program and to purchase doves, visit hospice.me/lights-of-love.

Santa Claus Is Back in Town

On November 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., bring your pups to the American Legion Hall at Gascoigne Bluff for a Howl-iday Photoshoot . Stephanie Conti Photography is providing her services to benefit Glynn County Animal Services and No Kill Glynn County. You’ll receive a free 4x6” print with a minimum $20 donation. Additional prints and Christmas cards will be available for purchase. Sessions are by appointment, walkins will be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis. To book or for more information, contact Stephanie at StephanieConti72@gmail.com.

There’s another chance for pics with pups on Thursday, December 1 at the St. Simons Casino. The Glynn County Recreation & Parks Department and Glynn County Animal Services hosts a free Photos with Santa Paws session from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Pooches much be current on all vaccines. For more information, call 912.554.7780.

Join the Bailey Boys family for Cookies with Santa on Saturday, November 26! Drop in between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to enjoy fresh cookies, cold milk, and a jolly fun time. No reservations required. For more information, follow Bailey Boys Retail Store on Instagram, The Bailey Boys, Inc. on Facebook, or call the store at 912.638.7700.

Santa will also be at Crafts in the Village for photos Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, December 11, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on both dates. Perfect time to sneak in that family photo op; dress the kids up in some festive attire and promise them some ice cream at Zuzu’s to get the shot!

Santa Cinema is back at the St. Simons Casino Building on Friday, December 2. A Christmas classic movie will be shown in the theatre every half hour between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Kids can also visit with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Parents are invited to take photos. Santa will have a gift for every child. $3 per person. For more information, call 912.554.7780.

On Saturday, December 10, head down to the Village on St. Simons Island to welcome Santa at the Pier when he arrives by harbor pilot boat for a quick visit. He’ll be posing for pictures and taking last minute requests before he goes back to the North Pole to pack up the

sleigh for his big night. Exact time of arrival will depend on tides and weather, but it’s usually around 2:30 p.m.

Bring the kiddos for Breakfast with Santa at Oaks on the River in Darien, Saturday, December 17, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and grab a photo with Ol’ St. Nick. $15 for children ages 2-12, $25 for ages 13+, free for children 2 and under. Make reservations at oaksontheriver.com

We’re also excited to share some inside info from the big guy himself. This Christmas Eve when Santa makes his rounds on St. Simons Island atop Engine 32, he will once again be making stops to hand out stockings and do some last minute “naughty” or “nice” evaluations. This wonderful tradition of Santa riding around St. Simons Island on the festively lit, bright red antique fire truck, accompanied by an escort of island elves (members of the St. Simons Civinettes and the Glynn County Volunteer Fire Department), has continued for more than 70 years. We’ll give you more details and share the route in next month’s issue.

Decking the Downtown

The holiday season in Historic Downtown Brunswick kicks off the Friday after Thanksgiving with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Gather at Queen Square on Newcastle Street at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25 for this fun family event that includes the reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a visit from Santa. Christmas music will be performed by a quartet from Coastal Symphony of Georgia and carriage rides are available so you can enjoy the holiday lights and decorations at each of the Signature Squares along Newcastle Street. Beginning on First Friday, December 2, there will be Twinkle in the Squares free Christmas lights walking tours at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Bring the

family out the evening of Saturday, December 3 to line the streets of the downtown historic district for the best view of the annual Brunswick Christmas Parade on Saturday. The procession begins at 5:30 p.m., heading from Howard Coffin Park down Gloucester St. to finish in Mary Ross Waterfront Park. See our local marching bands, dancers, festive floats from community businesses and organizations, plus a grand finale appearance by Santa himself!

We’re excited to share that the Magnolia Garden Club Historic Brunswick Christmas Tour of Homes & Bake Sale is returning this year on Saturday, December 3. The self-guided tour of beautiful downtown

homes decorated for the holidays will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at the First United Methodist Church, 1400 Norwich Street. This is also the location for the mouthwatering bake sale, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Treat yourself to delicious homemade cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, breads, and other delightful delicacies. Docents will give additional information about the area and particular houses. Participants have the option to walk, drive, or take a Redbug shuttle as they tour the neighborhood. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on tour day. Groups of 10 or more are $20 per person. For more information, call 912. 996.0663 or email mgctohinfo@gmail.com.

Giving Back

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Drive will never let the Grinch steal Christmas! Their mission, now in its sixth year, is to collect new toys to donate to children who are spending their holiday in the hospital at the Southeast Georgia Health System instead of at home. Please join them by bringing the family for Breakfast with the Grinch, Santa, and other holiday friends at Golden Isles Olive Oil in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island or stopping by to visit and drop off donations of new, unwrapped toys from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. Holiday attire encouraged. Reservations required for breakfast. For more details, follow Golden Isles Olive Oil on Facebook and Instagram or call 912.602.9736. Pre-purchase tickets for breakfast at goldenislesoliveoil.com.

Southeast Georgia’s Toys for Tots 2022 is gearing up for another big year of bringing holiday cheer to local children. Last year, 10,098 toys were distributed, and 1,825 children were supported in the Brunswick area. To donate online or donate a new unwrapped toy, visit toysfortots.org to complete the submission form. Also check around the Golden Isles for Toys for Tots drop-off boxes. There is usually one located in the lobby of The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Final date for toy distribution is December 20. For more details or to request a donation box, call Al Heick at 912.230.7557 or visit brunswick-ga.toysfortots.org.

Operation Appreciation: Glynn County also collects toys and donations for Glynn County children in need. OAGC is now in its eighth year helping local families to have a better Christmas,

having raised just shy of $20,000 in donations in that time. They partner with Glynn Early Head Start and Safe Harbor to provide toys and gift cards. Follow Operation Appreciation Glynn County on Facebook or Instagram for details. To donate, call/text 706.726.7276 or email blakehughes@hotmail.com.

This year, instead of a toy drive, Sanders Claus (Adam & Jamie Sanders a/k/a At Your Service Jekyll Errand Girl) is collecting non-perishable treats and drinks to provide to kids in need for their “snack time” at school. Watch their Facebook pages for pickup times, donate via Venmo @jekyllerrandgirl, or call 912.577.0751.

Local non-profit Eat’n Together will also be holding holiday food drives to assist families in Glynn County. Follow them on Facebook for details and ways you can donate or assist.

National Collection Operation Christmas (OCC) is November is a ministry non-denominational organization Samaritan’s OCC’s mission to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to the Good News of Jesus Christ. OCC is the world’s largest Christmas project of this kind. Since 1993, than 167 million more than 160 OCC shoebox. with toys. It’s about souls being changed, communities being created, and the Gospel being shared both here and abroad. Lord of Life Lutheran Church on St. Simons Island is once again serving as a Central Drop-off this holiday season. The church will be open

off shoeboxes following hours: Monday-Wednesday (11/14-16) and 5:00-7:00 Friday (11/17a.m.-12:30 p.m.; & Sunday (11/19-20) noon-3:00 Monday (11/21) 9:30a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. CenterPoint Church in Brunswick is another location in Isles. Volunteers from community welcome during National Collection count and pack call Lord of like to assist. shoeboxes available needed or you can simply pack a shoebox your closet. Items that go in the shoeboxes are specified for a girl or boy, ages 2-4, ages 5-9 or ages 10-14. Examples of acceptable items to pack include hairbrushes, soap and washcloths, toothbrushes, toys, games, puzzles,

books, stuffed animals, pencils, markers, crayons with writing or drawing paper, socks, hats, pajamas, shirts, etc. No toothpaste or candy. You can also order items in bulk online and have them delivered directly to Lord of Life Lutheran Church (2801 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522). Simply

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Light Parade presented by the Beach Village Merchants at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Fireworks, drive-in movies, and special visits with Santa are also scheduled, as well as holiday shopping opportunities.

events scheduled to help celebrate the season. See their full holiday calendar at seaisland.com.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year on Jekyll Island, as the Historical District transforms into the magical holiday wonderland Holly Jolly Jekyll from November 25 through January 8. The area is lit with more than 350 light displays and over 1,000,000 lights. There are trolley tours to see them and self-guided tour options too. Even the mini golf course gets holiday treatment with life-sized gingerbread characters, peppermint sticks, and gumdrops as Peppermint Land. Events kick off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26 with the Cold Stunned Plunge to benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and other highlights of the month include the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup in the Village Green on Saturday, December 3, and the wonderful procession of festively decorated and lit carts and vehicles during the Holly Jolly Jekyll

For a full calendar of events and detailed information, visit jekyllisland.com.

If you’re a member or guest on Sea Island, the resort’s halls are decked in festive finery and the magnificent tree in the Cloister Colonial Lounge is always an enchanting sight to behold. From the life-sized gingerbread house in the Solarium to storytime with Santa’s elves and a Reindeer Dash fun run and Reindog Parade, there are so many fun and family-friendly

Stay Tuned!

Asyou can see, it’s shaping up to be a spectacular holiday season. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and remember to Shop Small and shop local on Black Friday. We know that there will likely be many more events that pop up over the next few weeks as we get closer to Christmas, so we’ll keep this listing on our website and add to it frequently. We encourage you to follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts for posts about holiday sales, special events, and Santa sightings. Christmas concerts and musical events will be found in our “I’m With the Band” blog as well. Don’t miss our December issue with an updated calendar recap and our annual St. Nick’s Picks gift guide.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

B & B T u r n s T e n

B&B Design and Consign first opened its doors on St. Simons Island in November 9, 2012.

During that time, Brian Elrod and Bob Spann (the Bs behind B&B) have truly created something special. Customer Ann McKinney calls B&B her “‘feel good place.”

She says, “From the dogs that greet you to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, I can say as

a consignor and a buyer, there’s nothing else like B&B on St. Simons or in the area.” And based on B&B’s continued success, Ann is certainly not the only one who feels that way! In celebration of B&B’s 10th Anniversary, Elegant Island Living sat down with the store’s owners to learn more about how the store began and their experience in the Golden Isles over the past decade.

Friends for 20+ years, Brian and Bob began this venture each with their own MBAs and years of experience in their respective fields of banking and healthcare. Brian was the small business banker helping Bob’s physicians finance, expand, and diversify their business. When asked how the business came about, they explained, “Given our innate decorating abilities, many of the doctors asked for assistance decorating their offices and waiting rooms, usually on a very limited budget. The limited budget led us to estate sales, hotel furniture liquidators, as well as consignment stores. However, consignment stores quickly became the go-to for quality stylish pieces at affordable

prices.” It was this market research that led the duo to the realization that a furniture and home accessories consignment store on St Simons Island would fill a niche for gently used furniture and home accessories. They were certainly on the mark!

Not only did B&B fill a niche on the island, but it is also part of an industry with explosive growth. According to a CNBC Report, “The consignment Industry is predicted to exceed $53B in revenue for 2022.” The National Association of Retail and Thrift Stores, states the US secondhand market will more than double by 2026. Increased costs of furniture & home accessories, scarcity of new inventory and long wait times

for new furniture are all factors that have brought consumers into consignment stores. Several years ago, these individuals would not have considered gently used furniture as an option. An influx of new customers keeps Brian and Bob on their toes. The consignment industry, like the fashion industry, will always be a slave to demands in current decorating styles, colors that are in vogue, and upcoming trends. This requires B&B Design and Consign to read, listen, and assess trends for the Coastal Georgia market. Brian explains, “Every market is different, but the Golden Isles has an interesting population mix of full time owners, second home owners (many who are

snowbirds), and tourists. Each come with their own expectations to consign and purchase. We see demand increase in October of each year when snowbirds return for the winter. They haven’t been in their homes for six months and usually like to make changes or updates to their décor.” When asked about current trends, they respond, “We’ve seen a continued trend moving from less formal to a relaxed coastal style that fits into many of the lifestyles here in the Golden Isles.”

The discerning shopper and bargain hunter will find B&B is a veritable treasure trove of unique items, including art. Bob says, “Artwork is the biggest seller at B&B and there is a great

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art community here. We have consigned artwork of most of the prominent artists in the Golden Isles. We also offer many nice pieces that are prints, limited prints, artist proof prints, and giclées (prints on canvas). Subject matter, style, and material are quite wide ranging. We sell artwork for most any décor you can imagine.” Additionally, because B&B’s consignors have lived around the world and traveled extensively, their acquisitions contribute to the rich diversity of items carried in the shop. Some of these items include a complete set of Turkish copper kitchen utensils and sculpture usually found in Metropolitan Museum shops. You’ll even find fantastic pieces hanging from the ceiling! Bob and Brian had to put up a sign reminding customers to look up so they wouldn’t miss their selection of chandeliers! When asked if there are any finds they’ve just had to keep for themselves, Bob responds, “Too many to name! One that stands out is the conquistador figurine that is used on our Facebook page and has been featured in several of our ads in Elegant Island Living.”

B&B’s customers are just as much a treasure as the store’s inventory. Brian was spot on when he said, “The warmth and friendliness people of the Golden Isles are its most endearing attraction.” He added, “Our customers have quickly become our friends. It’s not unusual to exchange favorite recipes or be asked to provide referrals for local restaurants and businesses.” Not only do B&B shoppers appreciate Brian and Bob for the warm and welcoming atmosphere they’ve created and

the top-notch inventory they carry, but their consignors also highly recommend them and appreciate their services. Bob and Barb Gilmore shared this glowing review, “Selling furniture and fine art is a big deal. From the very beginning we felt like we could trust these guys to know what sells and at the right price. We never, ever, had to worry about getting paid. Their bookkeeping and accountability are without question.”

Bob and Brian also believe in giving back to the community. In particular, they are big supporters and beneficiaries of the work done by the Humane Society, as are their store greeters Lucy and Harper Lee, whose litter mates were adopted through the Atlanta Humane Society. Prior to the opening of The Big Flea (the not-for-profit retail shop that benefits the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia), B&B Design & Consign conducted an Annual Sidewalk Sale & Mobile Adoption Event each May. Those eight Sidewalk Sales raised over $10K to support our furry friends in South Coastal Georgia. B&B customers are also generous donating cash in the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s donation box at their cash registers. B&B currently donates items to The Big Flea, St. Vincent de Paul and Hello GoodBuy, all non-profit

organizations that provide important services to those in need, both four-legged and twolegged, within our community.

When asked if there are any tips for bargain hunters, Brian and Bob offer the following: “Generally, the prices at consignment shops start 50% to 60% off the retail price. Savvy shoppers know this and frequent B&B regularly. B&B keeps a running “Wish List” to get in touch with customers when a specific item comes into the shop.” They add, “Given our price structure reduces every 25 days, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for customers choosing to play the waiting game! However, as one of our customers says. ‘Feel free to ride the wave, but be careful not to wipe out!’”

With the holidays approaching, there are some things B&B shoppers and consignors

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In November, B&B consignment will include upscale Christmas décor. While fine china doesn’t sell throughout the year, B&B does consign several traditional holiday patterns, so keep an eye out for any pieces you might need for replacements or to add to your holiday table. Additionally, B&B is the sole retailer for Trapp Candles within a 25-mile radius. These popular scented candles always prove to be a perfect gift at the holidays, or as a hostess or birthday gift throughout the year. They have a wonderful selection of enticing aromas!

B&B Design & Consign has been an excellent addition to the shopping experience on St. Simons Island and to the community in general. We appreciate Brian and Bob taking the time to talk to us during this busy season and wish them all the best for many more years. Stop by and do some shopping with them at 2483 Demere Rd #101. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. You can reach the store by phone at 912.268.4940 or visit their website at bandbdesignconsign.com. New items are featured regularly on their Facebook and Instagram pages, so keep an eye on those too!

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Steve Bullington knows clothes. Really. This Georgia native has been working in the fashion industry since he was 15 years old. And without giving Steve’s age away, we can safely say that means he’s got about a half century of experience.

Growing up in a family with a handful of sisters, Steve freely admits that money was tight, and clothing often came in the form of hand-me-downs. He worked odd jobs and at one point had the largest paper route in Clayton County so he could buy his own clothes at Sears when he went to visit his grandparents.

Back in those days before malls, Steve went into a local men’s store and asked if they were hiring. Steve was advised that due to state laws the store couldn’t hire him until he was 16 years old. So, being an enterprising young man, Steve told them he would work for free. He was compensated with clothing from the store that sold golf sweaters and other attire made popular at that time by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Eventually he moved on to work at another department store selling brands like Izod and Gant, and with other men’s stores in Florida. Then came Ralph Lauren.

In 1971, Ralph Lauren opened his first Polo store in Beverly Hills. Steve went to work at Muse’s Clothing Company in the city’s first Ralph Lauren store. He was the Polo buyer and worked to open two Polo stores. In the

early 1980s, Steve visited Sea Island. While he enjoyed his time there, he didn’t really ever have the chance to explore St. Simons Island. During a later visit, he stayed at Queen’s Court and fell in love with the island and decided to move here.

At that time, Steve was approached by Scott Hudgens about bringing a Polo store to the

new mall in Brunswick that was being built to replace the one that had burned down. They would even build the store and finance the inventory. While Ralph Lauren wasn’t interested in opening a store in Brunswick, Steve was given the go-ahead to open a men’s store that looked like a Polo store in the new mall. And so, in October of 1984, only a couple months after moving to the island, Steve opened his clothing store in the Brunswick Mall. His capable manager at the time was none other than Amy Lovin, former Sea Island employee, beloved teacher, and community theatre diva.

However, it wasn’t long before the mall changed hands, and they were advised that rent would be doubling. Steve was in New York buying for Fall 1985 and while out for dinner with some Ralph Lauren execs, they began talking about a new division that would be opening focused specifically on country clubs and resorts. They wanted Steve to be a part of it. So, that was the direction life took him. The local store closed, and Steve ended up spending a total of 22 years with Ralph Lauren around 2000. In fact, he was the company’s first salesman of the year. Steve left Ralph Lauren and spent some time with Nautica and doing other things.

Then came 9-11 and the whole world changed. For him. For everyone.

It wasn’t long before Steve found his footing in the fashion industry once again though. In 2003, he was offered a men’s showroom on the women’s floor of the Atlanta apparel mart. It was from there that the Bullington clothing line emerged, with Steve designing and making his own brand of apparel. While his Ralph Lauren roots clearly show through in the classic styles he offers, Steve is clear that with the Bullington line, he’s not trying to be everything to everybody. He offers classic, traditional menswear for the resort, country club, and lodge experience.

The Bullington line originated because Steve discovered that his customers didn’t want logos on their clothing. He began making golf shirts accordingly, then expanded to include sport shirts, and now offers an entire collection, including sweaters and vests of all types. The Bullington store also offers leather luggage and unique gifts. As Steve describes it, “Bullington is a classic, traditional collection of menswear that never goes out of style. It is always in good taste and is continuously discovered by new generations.” Multiple merchandising awards won by Bullington during their 19 year history prove that Steve not only produces quality clothes but knows his market well.

Steve opened the Bullington store in Frederica North Shopping Plaza two years ago. By his side and often at the shop’s front d oor is charming greeter, Rosie, his 3-yearold rescue pup. When asked how St. Simons Island differs from other markets, Steve says that men here are looking for a more laidback style with perfect fit. The styles you find in his store cater to the island lifestyle, weekend hunting and fishing trips, and even our collective love of the UGA Bulldogs. Gift items that range from humidors to knives to shaving sets and luxurious leather products are designed for those who have a keen eye for quality and refined tastes. Even the candles smell exquisite!

Some must-haves for the fall and winter seasons are the Cumberland field vests and jackets, and long-sleeved sport shirts. You can’t go wrong with any of the vests and plaid button-downs, honestly! Cozy brushedcotton flannels are warm and stylish too. If you’re looking for a bargain, be sure to check the Bullington sale racks for some great deals. If you need help finding the perfect gift or determining fit, Steve is happy to assist you. Stop by the store at 3600 Frederica Road between 10:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday or shop the website at stevebullington.com.

TIME TO TEE OFF

In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving holiday, there’s another celebration on St. Simons Island in November for which we give thanks: The RSM Classic. Now in its 13th year, this highly anticipated fall PGA TOUR event, hosted by Davis Love III and the Davis Love Foundation, draws some of the world’s most elite golfers to the Golden Isles. Played at Sea Island Golf Club, this event is contested on both the Seaside and Plantation courses, offering challenging play with stunning ocean and marsh views, as well as incredible amenities, such as access to the 17,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center.

We hope that you’ll join us in welcoming our victorious Presidents Cup US Team Captain and his fellow Team RSM member and assistant captain (and next year’s Ryder Cup US Team Captain) Zach Johnson back to their home course by attending the tournament they helped begin. From the

time of its inception in 2010, Love’s vision was to provide PGA Tour players with an enjoyable, yet still challenging, test at Sea Island Golf Club within a relaxed setting that offers a wonderful experience for not only the pros and their caddies, but for their families, sponsors, volunteers, media, and spectators too. The tournament is also ripe with charitable giving opportunities that enrich our community. Spending the day out on these gorgeous grounds with family and friends is a highlight of the season for many locals and visitors alike.

Sea Island President and CEO Scott Steilen says, “The RSM Classic not only increases awareness of Sea Island across the country and around the world but hosting it each year also helps solidify our position as one of the top golf resorts in the United States. From a community perspective, The Classic generates incredible financial support for area charities through the Davis Love III

Foundation, creates an undeniable sense of pride and commitment from our residents, and showcases the beauty of our coastal setting in the fall, when people may not typically consider coming to visit the Georgia coast.”

When offered the opportunity, partners from outside the region definitely welcome the chance to visit. Jeffrey B. Freitas, President/ CEO of M3COM, says, “The RSM Classic allows M3COM to be surrounded by world class organizations, business leaders, and the great people of the Golden Isles. Furthermore, The RSM Classic and DLF give M3COM the opportunity to play a small part in assisting the youth of the region through charitable giving and participation. The RSM Classic has become the highlight event of M3COM’s year!”

In addition to the extensive tourism impact that positively affects our community, the RSM Classic has a far-reaching social impact

as the Davis Love Foundation’s largest fundraiser. This is primarily thanks to the incredible support of the Golden Isles community, local and national business partners, generous donors and RSM, the company Love calls without hesitation “the best title sponsor in golf.” One of those local business partners is Synovus Bank. R. Wayne Johnson, Market President of Synovus shared, “We’re thrilled to be a part of the RSM Classic and support the Davis Love Foundation. Synovus is committed to strengthening the communities we serve through our charitable giving and team member outreach. Our sponsorship of the RSM Classic not only allows us to ensure a wonderful experience for patrons and PGA TOUR players but also deepens community relationships and meaningfully impacts our region.”

Founded in 2005, the Davis Love Foundation supports local, regional, and national community-based programs that focus on children and families. Since the tournament began through last year, the Foundation surpassed total charitable giving of $28 million, with most of the benefiting charities based here in the Golden Isles. Kris Maichle, General Manager of Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals, says that type of giving back is precisely the reason his organization has been a proud partner of the Davis Love Foundation and The RSM Classic since its inception in 2010.

“Our founder, Roy Hodnett, was powered by the idea of being a servant leader and his impact as a steward of our community continues to have a lasting effect. Our partnership with The RSM Classic allows us to express gratitude to our hard-working staff, their families, vendors, and valued property owners by sharing the unique experience of world class golf competing in an intimate setting.” Maichle continues, “Likewise, our partnership with the Davis Love Foundation as a family foundation, is a continuation of Roy’s ideals for our company; to support and empower the community and local programs such as Boys and Girls Club or the Special Olympics. The impact the Davis Love Foundation, Davis, and Mark have had as ambassadors of the Golden Isles makes it a simple decision to continue our partnership knowing much of the investment will be used to improve the lives of children and families in our community and beyond.”

In addition to up-close viewing of four competitive rounds of exceptional golf by some of the world’s most elite golfers, tournament week features a variety of events and showcases of the best the Golden Isles has to offer. From fun activities kids and casual spectators to opportunities for the most avid golf fans to meet PGA TOUR pros and witness competitive play on the greens, there’s something for everyone. See the box at right for this year’s Schedule of Events.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Wiffle®Ball Classic

PGA TOUR players and PGA TOUR Wives Association members, along with local elementary school students, battle on the baseball field while raising money for charity in the annual Wiffle®Ball Classic. Come out to Frederica Academy at 5:00 p.m. to see the trash-talkers and their spouses (we’re not saying who’s who!) play for this year’s bragging rights. Admission is free.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Community Day & Meet the Pros

Everyone is invited to attend Community Day. Admission is free, and you can watch the action in the Yamaha Pro-Am Event, which takes place on the both the Seaside and Plantation Courses. At 3:30 p.m., the Charity Putting Challenge will get underway on the Speedway Putting Course.

That evening, St. Simons Island Rotary hosts the 11th Annual Meet the Pros cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. This year the event is at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center on St. Simons Island. This event gives attendees a rare opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with participating RSM Classic players. The evening includes an upscale cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a compelling silent auction, a wine pull, new and exciting live auction items, and exclusive personal interviews with RSM Classic Pros. All proceeds from the event benefit children and family charities in the Golden Isles. More than $250,000 has been donated to these programs from previous Meet the RSM Pros events. Tickets are $110 per person and include a complimentary AnyDay Pass ($70 value) to the RSM Classic. Purchase online at ssirotary.org.

Meet the RSM Pros Participating sponsors include Gold Sponsor: Nalley Automotive Group; Bronze Sponsors: Debbie Britt Law, DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty, Iguanas, Marshland Credit Union, McGinty-Gordon & Associates, Marsh’s Edge, Raymond James/Champion & Magbee, Stretch Zone; Friends: Jane & Kern Baker, Sue & Chuck Cansler, Janice Lamattina, Terri & Joe Leek, Doug Sharp, Clyde Taylor, and Beverly Trainor.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

RSM Classic Round 1

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Merchandise Tent open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Competitive play in The RSM Classic begins with Round 1. Tee Times TBA. “Party at the Green” – starts following the completion of play.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

RSM Classic Round 2

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Merchandise Tent open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Round 2 of The RSM Classic. Tee Times TBA.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

RSM Classic Round 3

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Merchandise Tent open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Military Appreciation Day: Wear your red, white and blue! Round 3 of The RSM Classic. Tee Times TBA.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

RSM Classic Final Round

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Merchandise Tent open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Final Round of The RSM Classic. Tee Times TBA. The Trophy Presentation will take place on the 18th green immediately following the completion of play.

SOME SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS YEAR:

Community Day

Kick off the 2022 RSM Classic by coming out to the tournament grounds for Community Day on Wednesday, November 16. Preview the top PGA TOUR Professionals competing in this year’s tournament as they play in one of the highlight events of tournament week: the Yamaha Pro-Am. Admission is free, as is the parking and roundtrip shuttle transportation from the General Parking area located at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport. Community Day is made possible through these partners: Golden Isles CVB, Southeast Georgia Health System, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford and Martin, Chick-fil-A, and GP Cellulose. Even if you don’t make it over for the Pro Am, you’ll want to be at the putting green at 3:30 p.m. to watch PGA TOUR Pros join local participants from Boys and Girls Club of SE Georgia and Special Olympics of Coastal Georgia in the always exciting and immensely entertaining Charity Putting Challenge. It’s one of our favorite parts of tournament week!

Local Flavors

Enjoy delicious food options from local restaurant partners including Southern Soul (located in The Golden Isles Green), Porch’s Cluck Truck (across from Seaside Halfway House), Chick-fil-A, Salata and Jimmy John’s (all at the “Crossover” on Seaside Golf Course #5), Jefecita’s and Reid’s Apothecary food trucks (in “The Dunes” on Seaside Golf Course between #13 and #15), and Sandy Bottom Bagels (Seaside Halfway House).

Golden Isles Green

Visit the Golden Isles Green located near the main tournament entrance. On the Green, you’ll find the Golden Isles Welcome Tent, Southern Soul BBQ, the Sea Island Bar, video screens for watching golf and other sports action and The RSM Classic Merchandise

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Family Fun

All youth 15 years and younger are admitted FREE every day when accompanied by an adult ticket holder (excludes access to hospitality venues). Visit the Youth Zone, an interactive area for kids of all ages sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System and First Tee of the Golden Isles. Located on the range near the autograph zone, the Youth Zone includes games, a mini golf course, and a chance for autographs from the world’s best PGA TOUR Players!

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Tickets and Hospitality

Limited tickets are available for grounds and hospitality.

Seaside Cabana New for 2022

The Seaside Cabana and Terraces combine reserved hospitality space with a shared strolling hospitality experience offering

multiple viewing venues located around the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club. Grab and Go food selections are provided by Halyards Restaurant Group and full bar service (wine, beer, spirits) is provided by Sea Island Resort. Seaside Cabana packages include VIP parking.

Seaside Terraces Back after a popular launching in 2021, the Seaside Terraces provide a strolling hospitality experience with multiple viewing venues located on the Seaside Course. The tournament’s most flexible all-inclusive hospitality ticket, with no minimums and daily options, the Seaside Terraces include Grab and Go food selections provided by Halyards Restaurant Group and full bar service by Sea Island Resort. VIP Parking available with weekly packages.

Patron Pass

A daily patron pass is available which includes access to the tournament grounds at Sea Island Golf Club, parking and shuttle service from St. Simons Island Airport. Complimentary

parking and shuttle services are provided by the Glynn County Airport Commission and SERVPRO, the tournament’s Official Transportation partner.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit RSMClassic.com. Hope to see you there!

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November 11 is Veterans Day. This national holiday is dedicated to honoring American veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. It is observed on this

date because in 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month an armistice went into effect ending hostilities in “The Great War,” or “the war to end all wars,” as World War I was then known. Unfortunately, that was not our last war, nor the end of sacrifices made by many men and women in the service of our country. On Veterans Day, we honor them all.

Schools and government offices are closed for the holiday, as are many businesses, so it’s a perfect opportunity for your family to show support for veterans in our community by attending the annual Veterans Day Parade on St. Simons Island. Organized by the Veterans Council of the Golden Isles, the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and is immediately followed by a ceremony in Neptune Park. This year, there will be a speaker from Fort Stewart and World War II veterans will receive special recognition. Your support is greatly appreciated, but it’s also important to note that our local veterans need that support beyond Veterans Day.

underground utilities work is completed and concrete pads are poured for the homes. On site in Brunswick, the interiors of the homes will be completed, the component parts for an additional 10 ADA compliant tiny houses will be assembled, and the 30' x 60' community center will be built.

Groundbreaking was held on the corner of G Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard in Brunswick for Golden Isles Veterans Village a year ago. The non-profit initiative and partnership with Nine Line Foundation and Rotary International District 6920 is building a village of at least 30 tiny homes for unhoused veterans and a community center where they can receive physical and mental health support, educational classes, and job training. Students from Rolling Meadows High School and Buffalo Grove High School in Illinois and volunteers with the South Newport Baptist Church Mission Build here in Townsend, GA, have worked to complete wall and roofing components and assemble 20 of the tiny houses. Those houses will be able to be moved to their final location once

To complete the project and provide this safe and supportive environment for currently unhoused veterans, Golden Isles Veterans Village still needs your support. They recently held a dinner at Halyards and auction to kick off their fundraising campaign and are reaching out to the community. Our veterans have sacrificed greatly to protect and preserve our precious freedom and way of life. For their service and devotion, they deserve a hand up when needed from those who can afford to give. By helping them become self-sufficient and selfsustaining, this enables them to escape the battlefield of homelessness and despair. If you would like to show your support in a lasting manner, you can purchase a brick (or multiple bricks) to pave the walkway in Golden Isles Veterans Village. Not only is the brick a lasting testament to the fact that you care about the project and those it serves, it can also be used to memorialize a loved one, or recognize an active duty or veteran friend or family member. Bricks can be purchased online at bricksrus.com/donorsite/givv. For more information about Golden Isles Veterans Village and ways that you can volunteer or donate to help complete this important community project, visit goldenislesveteransvillage.org.

To all of our veterans, thank you for your service. We appreciate you not just on Veterans Day, but every day.

Our veterans have sacrificed greatly to protect and preserve our precious freedom and way of life.

RSM’s Birdies Fore Love Program Makes Impact Across America

In this issue of Elegant Island Living, the Davis Love Foundation (DLF) continues its partner and charity spotlight with a focus on RSM’s corporate Birdies Fore Love program.

RSM US LLP, the nation’s leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, has been the title sponsor of The RSM Classic since its inception in 2010. Through its involvement, RSM has made a significant impact on the Golden Isles and far beyond.

RSM, aligned with the stewardship values of the PGA TOUR and the Davis Love Foundation, established two charitable programs – Power of Love: Birdies Fore Love and RSM Birdies Fore Love. Through the Power of Love: Birdies Fore Love program, RSM employees raise funds to help

children and families and make an impact in the communities where they live and work. Employee champions in each office coordinate fun activities to encourage participation and help meet our fundraising goals. This program is a major driving factor in The RSM Classic generating more than $28 million in charitable giving in just twelve years.

With the success of this program, RSM decided to expand its charitable reach and created the RSM Birdies Fore Love program, an on-course competition, between touring pros. During much of the fall season, RSM gives the player making the most birdies a check

for his charity of choice. At the end of the season, the top three players with the most cumulative birdies each receive a check for charity. This program generates an additional charitable impact of $1 million annually.

Here’s just one way the program has made an impact: PGA TOUR player Sung Kang made

In its first twelve years, The RSM Classic, hosted by Davis Love III, has raised nearly $29 million to support local and national charities. The 2022 PGA TOUR event is November 14-20 at Sea Island Golf Club. For partnership information, regardless of the size of your business, contact John McKenzie, Director of Sales, at jmckenzie@dlovefoundation.com or visit rsmclassic.com.

a donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital with some of his Birdies Fore Love winnings. It was a way for him to give back to the hospital that treated his son following an accident in 2019. For more information on Sung Kang’s story, scroll to Birdies Feed at pgatour.com/rsm-birdies-fore-love and expand to read the full story.

TRACK

KGIB TRASH DASH

The Golden Isles Track Club recently donated $3500 to Keep Golden Isles Beautiful to support the group’s annual Trash Dash plogging event, in which participants pick up litter as they run, jog and walk. This donation, made possible through funds raised by GITC’s annual 4th of July

Festival race, shows GITC’s commitment to community betterment and highlights the connection between outdoor activity, exercise, and litter removal efforts.

PICTURED FROM LEFT: GITC vice president Connie Chancey, KGIB executive director Lea King-Badyna, GITC president Orrie McCrea, GITC members Marsha McCrea and Tavel Cowan.

MARKING A MILESTONE

Brunswick Mayor Cosby Johnson recently joined Board members and community supporters of St. Mark’s Towers to officially designate October 6 as St. Mark’s Towers Day in Brunswick. The HUDsubsidized residence community offering affordable housing and a recreation center for older adults celebrated its 40th anniversary with a reception for residents and guests and a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce. St. Mark’s Towers Foundation President Peter Schmidt said, “We are so grateful for

PICTURED FROM LEFT: Fr. Alan Akridge of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Peter Schmidt, Chamber President and CEO Ralph Staffins, E xecutive Director Jenna Lightfood, Development Coordinator Tresena Bowe, and Mayor Johnson.

the outpouring of love and caring that has sustained us for the past forty years and look forward to a bright future.” For more information about St. Mark’s Towers, visit stmarkstowers.com.

TO BRUNSWICK

Planning is underway for Southern Bounty - A Coastal Fresh Festival to take place April 1, 2023 at Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit Forward Brunswick and Nunnally House at the Southeast Georgia Health System. There will be tasting and libation stations as well as an eclectic marketplace featuring Southern grown produce and artisan made products, live music, educational presentations, and a Service Industry Appreciation Award. Tours of downtown and our waterways will be offered, and downtown businesses will offer specials for festival ticket holders. The organizers are hard at work coordinating with businesses and are seeking sponsors and vendors for this exciting new local festival. To participate or become a sponsor, call event director Brittany Jenson at 912.480.7757. Tickets will go on sale December 15th at southernbountyfestival.com.

Hans F. Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and The 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 92,000 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.

This 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.

Thanks 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 92,000 agents and growing.

WESLEY HOSTS NOVEMBER CONCERT

Before she passed away, Sally Weston Hawie established a fund at Wesley United Methodist Church to provide concerts, free of charge, at the church well into the future. The concert series began on January 31, 2020, with a mini-concert of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi by the Florida Chamber Project from Jacksonville. The series has very successfully been carried on by Deborah McIlrath, the Director of Music at Wesley, with 10 more programs since that initial concert. The next program on Sunday, November 13, will feature two outstanding musicians, trumpet player Chuck Seipp and organist Randall Sheets. The concert at the church begins at 5:00 p.m. and is free and open for all to attend.

AUTUMN ENCAMPMENT AT FORT KING GEORGE

Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien continues its tricentennial anniversary celebration with their annual Autumn Encampment November 11-12. On Friday, the day begins at 9:00 a.m. and will include colonial demonstrations, cannon and musket firings throughout the day, and will conclude with a ceremony, closing address by guest speaker Cecil Greenwell, and musket salute. Saturday’s festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with activities and demonstrations that include reenactors from the three nations: England, France, and Spain. There will be a ceremonial parade procession and musket firing salute honoring the soldiers whose graves are marked at the fort’s historic cemetery. Standard park admission fees apply. Any18th century reenactors and vendors interested in participating as volunteers/ campers, please call 912.437.4770 to register.

FESTIVAL WITH COASTAL FLAIR RETURNS

The award-winning Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival returns to the Historic District this year. This threeday celebration of the classic Southern dish combines food, family-friendly entertainment and live music, an artists’ market, kids’ zone, and more.

The island comes alive during this funfilled weekend, so make plans to attend!

Gates open Friday, November 4, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presented by Southern Crown Partners, the Craft Brew Fest is a festival celebrating barley and hops within the Shrimp & Grits Festival. New offerings in 2022 will include wine and cocktail tastings and more tasting tickets. Enjoy beer from a wide assortment of breweries, live music, snacks, yard games, a cash bar, a large television for Georgia Football, private restrooms, and more. Advance tickets available. jekyllisland.com.

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THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY VICTORY BOARD RECENTLY HELD THEIR ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENT AT THE BEAUTIFUL NEW FORBES FARMS VENUE ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND The Gala for Hope raised funds to help provide free nights at Hope House for individuals receiving cancer treatment and their families. 1. Lucy Browne, Katie and Lee Know, Leigh Faircloth. 2. Angela Von Ruden, Bailey Branham. 3. Mitch Purvis, Teresa Nash, Dixie Purvis, Joe Nash. 4. Matthew and Blair McHale. 5. Jeanie Beth Baxter with Hope. 6. Julie Willis, Ashley Fassnacht. 7. Brooke and Reddick Ackerman. 8. Ginny and Daniel Strowe. 9. Angela and Trevor Holland, Brandi and Zach Briers. 10. Michaela Helms, Tripp Stephens, Melissa Purvis. 11. Robert and Lindsay Miller. 12. Kacie and Tom Reagan. 13. Kelly and Patrick Malone. 14. John and Bonnie Turner.

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SIGNATURE PROPERTIES GROUP RECENTLY HELD AN OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING-CEREMONY WITH THE BRUNSWICKGOLDEN ISLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CELEBRATE THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 1709 FREDERICA ROAD. EVEN THE MINOR FAMILY, WHO ORIGINALLY OWNED THE BUILDING AND OPERATED IT AS THE CLAPPER RAIL, WAS PRESENT FOR THE CELEBRATION.

BEACHCOMBER BBQ TRANSFORMED INTO MARGARITAVILLE for a Parrot Head Bash benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia. Trop rock troubadour Leo Dean provided the tunes and guests in festive island attire were additional entertainment. 1. Jim Fehlanender, Lucinda and Mark Gordon. 2. Kathryn Ross, Leigh and Tom Rhodes, Kelly Gunderson. 3. Wesley and Jamie Collier, Tom Parrot, Sally Tillapaugh, Mary Griffiths, Courtney Tucker. 4. Elizabeth Trapnell, Terri Collins. 5. Sara and Bart Davis. 6. Lori Parker, Heather Traylor. 7. Karen Canavan, Becca McWaters. 8. Kelley and Tony Pisciotta, Ann Marie and Joe Artime. 9. Liz and Tom Parrott, Alan and Trish Welch. 10. Chris Connolly, Wanda Hamilton, Tavel Cowan, Connie Chancey. 11. Evelyn Smith, Lisa Durden. 12. Robyn and Mark McManus, Joan Hearn. 13. Brandee Boyer, Rachel Kirby. 14. Brittany and Matt Jenson, Liz Parrott.

THE ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GOLF CLASSIC RECENTLY TOOK PLACE AT FREDERICA GOLF CLUB While it was a great day for everyone who participated, the Centurion Spine & Pain team won first place in the tournament that raised much needed funds for our Glynn County and McIntosh clubs. 1. Mark Love, Dan Hannon.

Carol Adams, Ann Heins, Gladys McIntosh. 3. Hugh Adams, Roger Chancey, Dylan Middleton. 4. Dylan Malafronte, Daren Johnson. 5. Ben and Carol Slade. 6. Paulette and Ellis McNeal.

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Cottage 485, E. Thirty First Street Sea Island

Ocean front: Sea Island. The beach and golf brought this family here, but Sea Island became so much more. The personal palettes that went into the creation of Cottage 485 include family, love, books, art, conversation, communication, the environment, fun, education and history. In a word, this cottage is welcoming. You'll notice this when you step into the foyer. Atlantic Ocean vistas catch the eye through the beamed, high ceiling Living room. The Great room has coffered beamed ceilings and leads out to an oceanside screened porch. The ground level Master bedroom has two full baths plus a den/office. The second floor has five bedrooms, all en-suite, ocean front porch plus family room and balcony. An additional laundry room is on this level. Architect John Shackleford's touches are on display throughout the home with brilliant uses of heart pine, stone, high ceilings and wall designs. Now it's your opportunity! $14,950,000

Cottage 438, W. Sixteenth St. Sea Island

Six bedrooms in all (4 in the main house plus 2 in the Guest House by the pool), Cottage 438 on 16th Street is a terrific casual beach cottage for family and friends. Light, airy and cheerful, the open Kitchen/Dining and high-ceilinged Living Room offer pools views with expansive decking. The 522 square foot Bonus Room is another space waiting for fun to happen. The ground floor Master Bedroom has a fireplace and its own den and sun deck. The separate Guest House also has a fully equipped Kitchen, Dining area and Living Room. Good looking stucco home with slate roof. Good beach access and convenient location for the Beach Club, Spa and Cloister. $4,250,000

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. $19,500,000

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

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100 DEMERE RETREAT LANE

St. Simons Island, off Each Beach

4 br | 3 ba | MARSH VIEWS| $930,000

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St. Simons Island, Near Village

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308 HAWKINS ISLAND DRIVE

Saint Simons Island

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40 Acre Island | $895,000

10-min boat ride from neighboring Jekyll Island. An unspoiled and peaceful paradise. Currently thriving as an award-winning Glamping destination featuring a fully furnished glamping camp. Business can be conveyed with sale.

400 OCEAN BOULEVARD, #2307

Saint Simons Island

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BARNES PLANTATION, #526

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Renovated Villa has new vinyl plank flooring, new appliances, new granite countertops. New tiled walk-in shower. New HVAC and new hot water heater. New mirrors, fans and chandeliers. This 2nd floor Villa has a screened in porch facing a canopy of Oak trees. This Island villa has easy bike path access to the beach and is within walking distance to shops and restaurants.

23 CARRIAGE DRIVE

Saint Simons Island

7 br | 6 ba, 2 hba | $3,275,000

On 9.5+ acres in the prestigious community of Butlers Plantation, this once-in-a-lifetime estate brings serenity and tranquility to elegant island living. Twenty-foot ceilings, walls of windows, multiple fireplaces, and the finest materials accent dramatic, entertaining spaces with wonderful amenities.

108 WALL STREET

Saint Simons Island

4 br | 3 ba | 3715SF | $750,000

In the family-friendly community, West Point, this traditional home offers charm, comfort, and a lot of space.

297 MOSS OAK CIRCLE

Saint Simons Island

2 br | 2 ba | $549,000

Renovated, fully furnished, two-bedroom condo (sleeps 7) overlooking the golf course and lagoon views in Sea Palms.

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2002 DIXON LANE

Saint Simons Island

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126 ROSEMONT STREET

Saint Simons Island

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In the family-friendly community, Harrison Point, this traditional home offers charm, comfort, and a lot of space.

244 SAINT JAMES AVE

Saint Simons Island

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On a large corner lot with open views in prized Hamilton Landing a short distance to Frederica Academy, this traditional home features a spacious floorplan with formal and informal rooms, a two-story great room, eat-in kitchen, saltwater pool, and more!

Celebrating a Cumberland Island Treasure: Dungeness

This year Cumberland Island National Seashore celebrates its Golden Anniversary. Over the past five decades, visitors have enjoyed the natural beauty and cultural assets of Georgia’s southernmost barrier island. A favorite area for visitors is Dungeness, located on the southern end of the island, where two residences built by nationally prominent families once stood.

General Nathanael Greene, hero of the American Revolution, acquired property on Cumberland Island a few years before his death in 1786. Around 1799, his widow Catharine and her second husband Phineas Miller moved to Cumberland, after putting their property near Savannah up for sale. In the early 1800s, the Millers built an imposing four-story residence with exterior walls made of tabby. Known as Dungeness House, the building

became a point of reference for coastal navigators because of its extraordinary height.

The Greene-Miller house burned in 1866, and the property was later acquired by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of steel industrialist Andrew Carnegie. In 1884-1885, he and his wife Lucy built a spacious Queen Anne-style home as a winter retreat. After Thomas died in 1886, Lucy continued to make

additions to the house, eventually more than doubling its footprint. The Carnegie children also built homes on the island: Plum Orchard, The Cottage, Greyfield, and Stafford. From November to May each year, the Carnegie family and friends enjoyed the natural beauty of the island and the recreational facilities built by Lucy, including an indoor pool, a squash court, and stables. Lucy Carnegie died in 1916, and in time the mansion was closed due

to the cost of upkeep. It burned in 1959, echoing the fate of the original structure. The impressive ruins are a reminder of the grandeur of bygone days.

Featured this month from the Coastal Georgia Historical Society archives are pictures of the Greene-Miller house ruins in the 1880s and the Carnegie mansion in the 20th century. Also shown is a 1960 color photograph of the Dungeness ruins.

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.