In the first article I tried to provide you with a general overview of what composed the Golden Isles. In this installement I'll take a little closer look at some of the specific components that comprise "The Golden Isles". I'll begin with the Northern extreme of the chain and move down through its conclusion at the Georgia Flordia Boundaries. So let us begin with McIntosh County.
Located in McIntosh County Georgia's coastal waters Patterson Island and Sapelo Island offer a truly unique view of some of the most pristine coastal land on the East Coast. Patterson Island is a PRIVATE island containing a private lodge with housing for approximately 10 -12 plus separate caretaker/domestic help quarters. The lodge itself features an enclosed pool, massive ballast stone fireplace, satellite communication and self generated power. It is accessible only by water and has dockage capable of accommodating vessels in excess of 120 feet. The grounds as truly pristine where one will find folks of peacocks, indigenous fowl and herd of small island whitetail deer.
Sapelo Island is considered to Georgia's most majestic and secluded state parks. Home to the Sapelo Island Estuarine Reserve operated by the University of Georgia in conjunction with The State of Georgia providing a real time real life laboratory for the environmental studies. Accessible by a ferry only this island is truly unique in that in it is the home of families of previous slaves who worked the plantations in the adjacent area. Who ultimately settled on Sapelo following the conclusion of the War Between the States. Transportation on the island is restricted to bicycles and foot traffic with the exception of a limited number of vehicles owned by the residents and the governmental agencies. In addition to the hiking, fishing and sun bathing a must do while on Sapelo is to visit the Reynolds Mansion and museum. Overnight accommodations are available in small cabins but be aware you will need to be prepared for rustic living. Access to the ferry is found by traveling approximately 10 miles from Darien the county seat on Highway 99 North East through historic Ridgeville (Found on the National Register).
The town of Darien was originally settled in 1720. Thirteen years prior to General Oglethorpe's founding of Savannah and the colony of Georgia. Darien has enjoyed a great deal of history beginning with the founding Scottish families, through the building of Fort King George, the plantation days, timber and maritime days it's course has been up and down. But throughout it all the natural beauty of the marshes, rivers and coastal boundaries has made Darien a haven for all. Although it retains is quaint coastal flavor as a small fishing village Darien along with the surrounding county is enjoying a plethora of new growth. A growth spurred by an influx of people from around the world who are seeking privacy, natural beauty and the conveniences of a small town just a short hope from major metropolitan areas. Properties values over the past 5 years have been significantly impacted and continue to show that upward trend.
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