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               Back to the Basics

How often is it that you actually see a chef in the garden? Through Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA), Whitestone Farm grows it and 61 Main loads it onto your plate—fresh from Russell and Kristina Cutts’ farm, with loving preparation by chef Jenna Schreiber. 400 Edition applauds their efforts to go back to the basics of fresh, local products provided in an earth-friendly way.

Whitestone Farm provides garden favorites like mesclun salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, peppers, carrots, winter greens, and such. They cultivate indigenous plants such as Jerusalem artichoke, blackberries, blueberries, mushrooms, woods-violet and wood-sorrel. Naturalized mus**** and lambsquarters grow alongside starts of spinach, tatsoi, beets, and cabbage. Their herbs are predominantly heirloom varieties such as garlic chives, Egyptian walking onions, lemon thyme, and chocolate mint. Annual membership in the CSA is $50.00 and members get 10% off of all marked products. A visit to the Whitestone Farm Stand just

               Appalachian Mountains

The next time you’re down in the dumps, go take a drive down Highway 52 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and meet a talented Appalachian band and some other really nice folk at Waters Mill for a photo shoot! Our cover sports Miss Irene having a great time listening to Greybeard’s rendition of Amazing Grace, framed by one of our favorite signs of spring—jonquils! Miss Irene is not usually sitting around at Waters Mill —only one of her responsibilities being rolling out homemade dough on the big marble slab in the kitchen in preparation for some fresh baked goods.

Waters Mill is now an events facility just a short way from Amicalola Falls, but it is long on memories for owner Rhonda Sheppard. The homestead that was once owned by her grandparents is now the site of many happy new unions, as brides and grooms are married against a backdrop of the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Rhonda and Jim Sheppard have taken recycling to a whole new level with a loving restoration and expansion of the old home place. Learn more about Waters Mill on page 20 and on their web site, www.watersmill.com.

               Interior Design

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If you are looking for a way to pick up your spirits and get into the swing of spring, the decorating tips we have included in this month’s issue will bring a breath of fresh air into your home. Don’t worry if you’re pinching pennies. Some of these ideas require more elbow grease than cash, or a fresh eye for old things you

               Wildlife

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Nothing says it’s going to be a happy day like waking in the morning to the birds singing…even on a cold winter day! As part of our focus on wildlife, our cover shows a couple of frequent North Georgia visitors, a male and female Northern Cardinal. With Project Feederwatch under way, you can help

               Health Care/Quaint Downtowns

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Fa-la-la-la-la…It’s not too late to get into a festive mood for Christmas. If you need a little help getting there, you can still enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays in one of our featured Quaint Downtowns—Dahlonega. Picture-perfect for the holidays, Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas is in full swing in Lumpkin County. You

               Christmas/Holiday Recipes

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” We’ve been humming that tune for several months, thanks to a zealous music director at church who believes it is never too early to start practicing for the Cantata and the fact that the “most wonderful time” is fast approaching. The staff at 400 Edition is on that list of folks railing against the

               Family Values/Senior Care

Are you ready for the leaves to change into a brilliant palette of yellow, gold, orange, and red? North Georgia is in the process of being transformed into a warm glow that makes the already breathtaking views raise goose pimples on your arms.

Our feature, Family Values, comes at important times—Thanksgiving and the

               North Georgia Festivals Guide

Cover photo: Allison Reeves

Hooray! Fall is on the way! The days are cooler, football has kicked off, and the festivals are here for another issue. It’s one of the reasons this is our favorite season at 400 Edition. Along with more palatable weather, we get to enjoy the fun of festivals in virtually every North Georgia community.

               North Georgia Festivals Guide / Education

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition

For Pickens County residents, about the time they start shopping for school supplies for their children, they also start preparing for the Georgia Marble Festival. Where on the Earth but Jasper, Georgia, would you find a jail made of marble? The historic Pickens County Jail—now a haven for visitors rather than a

               Georgia Wildlife / Volunteering

Cover photo: New River Casual Furniture

Can you hear the birds singing, and the ripple of the water as the ducks swim by? This beautiful scene depicts one of the best ways you can view wildlife in Georgia—sitting in your favorite chair, with ample space for friends and neighbors.

               Entertainment & Arts / Party Ideas

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition

Our cover this month celebrates the upcoming Holly Theatre production Big River. Although this musical is generally light-hearted and comical, the tale of Huckleberry Finn examines social issues from which we can still draw insight. It’s a great opportunity for family