Judith Garrison

North Carolina

Writer and Photographers at Freelance

President, CEO, Writer at Seeing Southern Travel Magazine

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Articles

Retiring abroad offers the chance to redefine your life

1 month ago | ajc.com | Judith Garrison

If travel to a foreign land jump-started a longing for permanency, retirement is prime time. According to the Social Security Administration, over 700,000 monthly payments were made to retirees outside the United States in 2022, with European countries leading the numbers. As responsibilities wind down, retirement presents opportunities to live life on your terms.
A Peek Inside the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta

Nov 26, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

Get ready, kids. I’ve met the man, and he’s authentic. Jolly, just as he says. And, he knows everything. Our conversation ends with confirmation that I’m on the NICE list; however, my husband still has work to do in order to move from the NAUGHTY to NICE list. Even months before Christmas, he knows, and he’s taking notes.
5 Fabulous Dining Gems in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Nov 26, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

In the most unexpected places, you’ll discover the most delightful food the world has to offer. Within hollows, throughout valleys, and atop mountains, enjoyable food experiences are defined by passionate chefs pushing the culinary envelope and owners fostering an unwavering commitment to community.
This New Castle In Georgia Is Fit For A Fairytale—And Yes, You Can Stay Here

Oct 16, 2024 | southernliving.com | Judith Garrison

As a high school student at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, builder and architect Bob Marthai fell in love with the North Georgia Mountains. Years later, he returned to Helen, Georiga, with a medieval vision that included gardens, orchards, and yes, a castle. The only thing that seems to be missing is the moat. “Alpine Helen is naturally a great fit for European-inspired castle architecture,” explains his daughter and property manager Naomi Marthai.
Georgia's RV Adventure - North Georgia Living

Aug 26, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

RVing attracts solo travelers, families and baby boomers, inviting them to escape on the road and never look back. The travel lifestyle of freedom, spontaneity and endless possibilities lures those who want to avoid the crowds and write their own narrative. Whether planning a last-minute getaway or months on the road, step on board and make memories. Consider these RV hotspots for an experience that allows one to unplug and get off the grid, all while enjoying the comforts of home.
Rebirth of Stuckey’s Pecan Treats

Jul 2, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

Call her lawyer, chairman of the board, professor, author, public speaker, evenheiress. But the name that moves Stephanie Stuckey the most is granddaughter. This moniker drove Stuckey to invest everything she owned into reviving the waning Stuckey’s brand that her grandfather birthed in Georgia in the 1930s. Williamson Sylvester Stuckey Jr. opened a roadside pecan business in Eastman, Georgia, in 1937.
Telling TalesThe Georgia Storytelling Festival is celebrating 10th Anniversary this year by spinning old yarns and weaving new magic with words

May 13, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

I held my hand out to shake the hand of Donald Davis, who had just left the stage to a standing ovation; as he put my hand in mine, I heard myself say, “What an honor. I stalk you everywhere you go.”With terrifying looks radiating from Davis and my husband, I attempted to withdraw my colossal foot from my mouth. Not exactly the first impression I wanted to make, but for sure, it would make for a good story.
For the Love of ArtCelebrating the talented artists of North Georgia

May 13, 2024 | northgeorgialiving.com | Judith Garrison

There’s no better expression of oneself than the creation of … something. A spirited story of memories. A metal bracelet forged by fire. A hand-woven basket of sweetgrass. A black and white photograph cementing time. A wooden bread bowl dented by decades of wear.And, when one finds a community of like-minded artists, the world becomes smaller. North Georgia Arts Guild is such a community where artists—and those who recognize their proficiency—come together in promotion of all mediums.
Discovering Beautiful Doolin, Ireland

Nov 3, 2023 | internationalliving.com | Judith Garrison

Along the majestic western coastline of Ireland known as the Wild Atlantic Way sits one of its most welcoming and charming villages. Doolin, located in County Clare, consumes visitors with its fabled Irish spirit and space for adventure. It delighted me so much on brief, first visit that rather than skirting past the coastline the second time around, I intentionally detoured west, actively seeking Doolin’s robust music scene, hearty food, and scenery.
Kilkenny, Ireland

Oct 25, 2023 | internationalliving.com | Judith Garrison |John Morris

By Judy GarrisonAs majestic as Ireland’s coastline appears, its vast stretch of emerald pastures and medieval villages contain their own Irish charm. Situated in the south east of Ireland, the medieval city of Kilkenny is about a two-hour drive from Dublin. One of its notable assets, its black marble, is actually a fine quality limestone that when polished imitates the luster of marble.