Winners of the Silent Auction item, "Dinner with Buddy Sullivan at Ashantilly" were entertained Friday night. A history discussion was followed by an incredible dining experience prepared by 2 of Ashantilly's best cooks!
Buddy Sullivan led the tour of historic St. Andrews Cemetery. Many of Darien's historic figures are buried there and Buddy related their rich history.
Ashantilly's Annual Valentine High Tea delighted everyone. Joye Hanrahan's wonderful selection of both savory and sweet treats and Bob Allison's entertaining piano tunes assured an outstanding afternoon! Make your reservations early next year as this has been sold out every year!
Paul Moxon came to Ashantilly to give the Vandercook press a "spa treatment," and install new rollers. He also instructed the Print Shop crew about proper maintenance of this press! It was great meeting "Mr. Vandercook" and welcoming him to the Press, even if the time was short!
8th Graders from Needwood Middle School visited Ashantilly and the Press. The Visual Arts students also strolled down to St. Andrews Cemetery. While at the Press, each student (and leader) printed a coaster on the platen press. A great group of kids!
Rick Caldwell's Famous BBQ, Bluegrass by City Hotel, and Craft Beer brewed in Savannah, what could be better! Add special items in a silent auction, and funds raised for Ashantilly, that equals perfection! We thank all our sponsors and supporters and are grateful for the hard work from Board members and friends. We're very lucky to have such awesome friends!
A great selection of vendors with awesome plants gave all attendees a wide selection to naturally enhance their gardens! Mimosas and great food made everything even better!
Geoffrey Duesterbeck, McIntosh County Agent, helped all participants prepare their logs with Mushroom spawn. After drilling, plugging and sealing, everyone took home a log that will start producing Shiitake mushrooms in "about a year or 2"
People love ice cream! Rain and thunderstorms did not prevent a huge crowd from coming to taste the 13 different flavors of ice cream provided by churners at the 11th Annual Churn - Off! Awesome music was provided by Skeeter Truck, and area businesses provided wonderful items for the raffle. Winners were: Judged Individual: Alberta Mabry, Vanilla Supreme; Judged Business/Organization: Ashantilly Press, Peach Melba; and People's Choice: Melanie Smith, Southern Pecan Pie. Shout outs to all the churners!
Molly Kempson and Meghan Saas were Ashantilly Press's Summer Residents. The closing reception for them featured the awesome work they had completed during their residencies. Their work was well received by the community and all enjoyed the catered vent!
