The Ashantilly Center and the Ashantilly Print Shop
Discover History, Art, and Culture at the Ashantilly Center!
Calling all those who are interested in the Thomas Spalding family of McIntosh County. Author Mike Brown will be launching his newest book, a historical fiction, "The Last Laird of Sapelo" about Randolph Spalding. The book talk and signing details: Author: Mike Brown Location: Open Gates Bed & Breakfast, 301 Franklin Street, Darien, GA 31305Continue reading "The Last Laird of Sapelo Book Launch, Talk and Signing"
Join us for a morning lecture on balancing civilization and wildness in your coastal landscape. Thomas Angell, ASLA, landscape architect and owner of Verdant Enterprises, will discuss some of the challenges and rewards of landscaping with native plants. To register visit Coastal WildScapes.
The value of native plants to our environment is unlimited! Coastal WildScapes will again hold their Native Plant Sale at Ashantilly. A great variety of plants will be available from several vendors, some of whom will accept preorders. Check back for more information.
Join us under the immense live oaks of Ashantilly Center's front yard for the Annual Bluegrass and BBQ Event! Ashantilly's annual fundraiser will again include Rick Caldwell's delicious BBQ, beer, wine, and sweet music by The Jackson Bethune Bluegrass Band. Just $45 per person. Includes a plate of barbecue, drinks, and delightful music. Come celebrateContinue reading "SOLD OUT – Annual Bluegrass & BBQ"
Ashantilly Center and Ashantilly Press will have a booth at the Annual Darien Fall Festival. The Press will be set up for printing a memento of the event! Join us and see a press in action! Should be a lot of fun! Check back for more details!
Please join us to help decorate Ashantilly. Volunteers will work with fresh greens to decorate the fireplace mantels, make and decorate wreaths, and decorate the Christmas Tree. All are welcome! Date: Sunday, November 26 - Come help gather greenery Call for times and details. (912) 437-4473 Date: Monday - Wednesday, November 27 through 29Continue reading "Come Help Decorate Ashantilly • Open Invitation"
All Ashantilly Members are invited to attend the Annual Member Meeting at Ashantilly Center. The meeting will last approximately one hour. The board will share with the members upcoming plansContinue reading "Annual Member Meeting"
Take a journey down the length of the Altamaha River on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Georgia River Network guidebook author Joe Cook will discuss the Altamaha River and sign copies of the recently released Altamaha River User’s Guide at 7 p.m. at the Ashantilly Center in Darien The 228-page, full-color, waterproof book servesContinue reading "Altamaha River User’s Guide Book Talk and Signing"
Save the date! The Coastal WildScapes Spring Native Plant Sale is just around the corner on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Join us and four native plant vendors (Florabundance Gardens, Victory Gardens, Naturescapes, and Georgia Native Plant Society - Coastal Plain Chapter). The sales takes place at the Ashantilly Center inContinue reading "Spring Native Plant Sale"
Please join us on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Ashantilly Print Shop will be open and we invite you to come and print an earth day card on one of our 100+ year presses. This family friendly event is fun for all ages. We encourage old and new friends toContinue reading "Earth Day Open Studio"
On Earth Day morning at 10 a.m. until noon, join McIntosh SEED (Sustainable Environment and Economic Development) at the Ashantilly Center for a Longleaf Pine Demonstration. Just off Hwy 99 (Ridge Rd) about 1.5 miles from the Darien Courthouse. GA Forestry’s Jeff Nesmith will tell you about these beautiful pines. They once had an historicContinue reading "Conservation Practices for Land Owners with McIntosh SEED – Please join us!"