A Southern Tradition - The DogtrotPrior to the advent of air conditioning, an understanding of local environments enabled southerners to build in ways that buffered the harsh climatic realities. As we design for a more sustainable and resilient future we can learn...
Meet the Crane Island Team - Gina Worth Each morning, at around 9 a.m., Gina Worth heads to the 2019 Southern Living Idea House on Crane Island to prepare for the day’s visitors. Her methods of preparation include routine tasks like turning on the lights, fluffing...
Over the years, Amelia Island has come to be known as having the best cycling in Florida. In fact, some would even challenge any visitor to name a better place to cycle in the state. The City of Fernandina Beach is one of only fifteen Florida communities to receive...
Progress Update - 2018 Recap A Year of Firsts... A Note From Jack Healan, Jr 2018 Recap & Look Ahead Happy New Year and I hope this email finds you well rested and excited about the year ahead? I know at Crane Island we sure are. As we begin 2019,...
"Never go too long without watching a sunset." -Atticus How do you wind down at the end of the day? How do you separate your days from running together into one long week? Taking the time at the end of the day to behold the magnificent sky and the masterpiece created...
Across the South, porch ceilings have been painted variations of a pale blue. This tradition of the porch ceiling being painted blue came from the Gullah who lived in Georgia and South Carolina. You can now find "haint blue" porch ceilings through the Northeastern...