It was great to welcome  Coastal Wildscapes and the native plant vendors back to Ashantilly! Covid was still respected, masks required and everything outdoors with only the Ladies Library bathroom available. Lots of plants were bought and sold! A semi-return to normal was greatly appreciated!

Ashantilly Press provided an Open Studio opportunity for participants to print Mother's Day cards, and/or a Miss you card! In spite of formidible weather predictions, many came to print a card and learn a little about Letterpress! Printers Nicholas, Sara and Marty were on hand to help!

All work has been completed in the bathroom off of the Ladies Library! New tile floor, new vanity, and new toilet have been installed. Thanks to Matt Kleymeyer for donating his services to remove old toilet/vanity and reinstall the new ones!

Our Vintage Spartan's roof has received a leak-proof coating! This 1960-era park model camper will be housing for our residencies, and for visiting guest artists and speakers. A lot of work remains before it will be usable, but we are looking for grants to help us along the way!

New porcelain tile has replaced the decades-old linoleum in the bathroom by the Ladies Library! New toilet and vanity to follow!

The beautiful pine flooring donated by the Gignilliat family has been installed, sanded, and finished! It looks beautiful! Hopefully we will be open in the near future for everyone to see the dramatic difference it has made! Thanks again to Mike and Debbie and to all who donated to the installation costs!

A lot of Covid-safe fun at the Holiday Card Open Studio! Masks were required, only 2 in the shop at a time, and hand sanitizer kept everyone safe! Participants printed 2 cards, on the Vandercook cylinder press and C&P platen press. Sara and Nic wiped down the presses in between printings!

Dr. Melissa Cooper spoke to a standing room only crowd at St. Cyprian's! This program was well received by the community. A box lunch was served at the St. Andrew's Parrish Hall, followed by an afternoon session where three Trailblazers were highlighted. Many thanks to our speakers, Georgia Humanities, McSEED, the Links,  and all the volunteers and board members who made this an outstanding event!

A lovely reception for Dr. Cooper was held at Ashantilly the evening before the conference.

Joye Hanrahan again provided quite the spread for this year's tea! Although some creative shuffling of furniture provided more seating, it was still sold out with a waiting list! Kudos to Joye and thanks to Bob Allison for his great piano playing!

Open Studio held at the Print Shop was well attended! Everyone printed Valentines and had punch and cookies! Two different cards were set on different presses, and attendees could print either one, or both!

Thanks everyone for coming by the shop, it was great fun!