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JANUARY 2022
HIGHLAND LIVING
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While she’s gearing up to celebrate 15 years – and growth from a tiny girl with the dress is an honor we take seriously.” she said.
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Warren first took a detour and worked as a dental hygienist for Now celebrating 15 years as shop owner, Warren frequently sees repeat
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The staircase creeks with memories. what she saw inside the historic buildings. But she, too, was smitten.
The sound on the wooden steps carries the laughter of a family at The Lodge at Blue Springs, located near Hamilton, was first purchased
play, the quiet of a tucked-in-the-woods getaway, and the weight of a in 1920 by Cason and Virginia Callaway who were looking for a
president whose legs would not hold him. weekend retreat. The first project on the property was to build a
dam to create a spring-fed lake that Cason Callaway named after his
Blue Springs Farm was originally purchased as a retreat for the Callaway mother: Lake Ida. In 1931, construction began on the original cabin. In
family. Today, the site--including the lake, log cabin, guest buildings, and 1935, the cabin was expanded to a 6,000 square foot, 5 bedroom, 8 bath
hillside view--is known as Magnolia Estate at Blue Springs. lodge with hidden staircases and corridors.
Nick Poe had been looking for property to purchase for hunting near The expanded lodge became a place of retreat for the family as well as
LaGrange where he and his wife, Crystal Poe, own Southern Life a place to entertain dignitaries, business leaders, and even three U.S.
Insurance Group. presidents. Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed the home so much, he spent
more than 100 nights there.
“I knew the Callaway Lodge and Lake had been for sale and I decided to
take a look at it back in 2018,” Nick Poe said. “It wasn’t what I thought Eventually, additional facilities were designed and built including a
I wanted, but the minute I came through the gate, I knew this was 4-bedroom guest cottage, a 3-car garage, and a large wine cellar. Staff
something I wanted.” houses and barns were also added.
While the beauty and quiet called to him, he also has a personal history When Nick Poe proposed making an offer on the property, his wife
entwined with the Callaway family. “My great-grandfather and my wasn’t so sure. “I was a little wary. For a while I was thinking he was
grandfather both worked for the Callaway Mills, and they really thought crazy,” she admitted. But the property called to her as well.
a lot of Cason Callaway,” he said.
“The third time we visited, I went into the room that was Virginia’s
Along with that, the beauty of the land, springs, lake, and the view drew office, and I felt like she said to me, ‘Crystal, take my house and bring it
him in. When he brought his wife along, she was a little overwhelmed at back to life,” she said.
18 | JANUARY 2022 HIGHLAND LIVING JANUARY 2022 | 19It was a big undertaking. The home had been uninhabited for years “I feel obligated to share the home and the history. It’s just too cool
and needed repairs. It also came with many of the original furnishings. not to share,” Crystal Poe said. Her husband agrees. “You get a sense of
responsibility to keep it up,” he said.
The Poe’s updated some of the bathrooms and bedrooms before they
moved their family – including their two children – to the residence. Providing event space will also allow the couple to generate income
A few of the dark-paneled rooms were painted, but much of the home to continue to restore the buildings on the property. Balancing
remain unchanged. restoration with running their insurance group proves challenging.
“We didn’t do anything to the kitchen, and the room they call the “There is a never-ending list of projects we want to do,”
‘Roosevelt Bar’ still has FDRs favorite chair, family knick-knacks, and Crystal Poe said.
the Callaway books on the shelves,” Crystal Poe said.
In the meantime, they enjoy every minute they spend in their new-old
She is still on what she calls a “treasure hunt” to discover the history home. “When I come home, I feel like I’m away from everything,” said
of everything from tiny carved ducks tucked on a corner shelf (hand Nick Poe. “You go out at night and listen to nature. It resets you. You’re
carved by A.E. Crowell), Old Hickory handmade furniture, and a wall of just in a little slice of heaven.”
antique “Toby Jugs” (a pottery jug in the form of a seated person or the
head of a recognizable person).
To reserve Magnolia Estate at Blue Springs for a wedding or event,
contact Cacee Pracht at 770.468.0126 or Crystal Poe at 706.594.9204
Late in 2021, Nick and Crystal Poe opened the property to the public.
Renamed Magnolia Estate at Blue Springs, they now offer the property
for weddings and events. The guest cottage has also been renovated For information about the property, go to TheMagnoliaEstate.com
and is offered for rent. Cason’s Cabin is available to rent on VRBO.
20 | JANUARY 2022 HIGHLAND LIVING JANUARY 2022 | 21“I’ve always had ideas of my wedding day.
Every girl has. Now it has come and gone.
And it exceeded expectations. Being the first CREDITS: Dress:
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doubt a wonderful person---but unless she
plans weddings for a living, avoid having her
favors, but LOVE you for giving them a ride
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How to Avoid 5 Common Choose your wedding date thoughtfully. really need and can afford. Once the ring is on Planning a wedding with your closest
Mistakes in Planning a Wedding Wedding vendors (venues, caterers, your finger, it is natural to tell as many people Invest Your Money in What Really Matters family and friends should be almost as Clearing & Grading
photographers, etc.) book months, even as possible and ask friends to be a part of your to You and Your Guests. We have thrown much fun as the Big Day itself, but don’t
Engagements are one of the most thrilling
years, in advance. This is especially true special day. It is important to carefully think away hundreds of beer koozies monogrammed forget the thoughtful planning that is Bush Hogging
times of our lives. For most couples an
during pandemic times. If you want a specific though “Who are my spouse and I likely to with couples’ names. Some families arrive required. Then, your wedding will be your
engagement leads directly to a wedding; when
location, a favorite photographer or other remain close to for decades?” Select friends with boxes of Pinterest- inspired nick-nacks dream come true and you will avoid the & Other Land
your dreams come true or you experience a
provider, confirm their availability prior to you can reasonably expect to remain close and personalized items which are mostly wedding nightmares! Management Services
logistical and financial nightmare.
setting your date. Certain times of the year with for many years. We have seen many tossed within 24 hours. Some families will
are busier than others and many of the most brides prematurely ask a dozen or so friends try to “save some money” in ways that really Thomas Bogle www.boglefarm.com
Our family was blessed with three daughters popular venues and providers book fast. to “be in my wedding!” without really thinking short-change and even disappoint their
who all chose to marry the men of their Unless you are willing to accept the venues through the fact that each one of those people guests. It is your “SPECIAL DAY!”, and your Thom and Gail Bogle are the founders and
dreams within just a few years. We learned and vendors that happen to be available---- will likely have a +1 for the rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception should reflect your owners of Bogle Farms, outside LaGrange
that no other experience in life prepares delay finalizing a date until you assemble the reception, and other activities. It is easy to tastes and preferences. But it is also a day Georgia and have hosted hundreds of Jerry Keith & Sons
a family for planning a wedding. The cost team you want and confirm their availability. forget that each bridesmaid will need florals, where many people have travelled, taken off
of weddings in 2022 is going up, with an hair, make-up, gifts, and other items that drive work, and given up their weekend to celebrate
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Zero couples plan a wedding with an
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unlimited budget. But even if your planning
expenditures. Weddings are essentially a
isn’t driven by budget (and most are) deciding Avoid Do-It-Yourself Wherever Possible.
1-3 day affair with hundreds of details to be
what style of wedding day you want, and How many times have we heard, “Oh my
carefully coordinated, regular collaboration
which items are most critical to the bridal Aunt Katie loves flowers and wants to do
with multiple vendors, all wrapped around
couple is important to decide early. A formal the florals”, or “My Dad wants to cook for
a bundle of family emotions, and usually
affair with plated dinner or more casual with the reception and save some money”. These
some drama!
food stations or a buffet? Are florals super families learn the hard way that there is
important or is the photography your priority? a reason wedding professionals devote a
We have learned after hosting dozens of other Before you and your family get too deep into career to their professions. We strongly
couples over the past 10 years at our venue Pinterest and wedding blogs, establish your recommend against allowing well-meaning
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make---all of which are preventable. Here early on in the planning process. professional caterers, prepare meals for
are some pro tips for planning a memorable dozens or hundreds of people. We have
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Hey Girl,
By Dr. Joy Baker
He y
I’m sure lots of folks have wished you Happy New Year, but I wonder
how many have called or walked over and chimed “Happy New YOU!”?
If the answer is absolutely no one, then let me be the first to sincerely
wish you a Happy New You!!!
Hey Girl, Hey! The ONLY thing certain in life is change! Every moment,
we are changing, whether we recognize it or not. We are changing
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physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, socially, and in how we
relate to the people and the world around us. All of these changes are
occurring moment-to-moment, usually in response to decisions we’ve
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Now look, I’m not trying to get too deep here. I was a very philosophical change positively. We can live a purpose-driven, mission-fulfilling life
kid, and I’d ask really deep questions while Auntie Elvira used to braid that will make a difference in the lives of others for years to come.
my hair. I’d pepper her with questions until she’d finally say “Be careful!
sometimes you real deep folks justend up drowned!” My friend Yoon Ettinger wrote something profound that I’d like to leave
with you:
My point is this: YOU are responsible for your life. YOU get to choose
how you RESPOND to the changes that occur in and around you— Everything is temporary. Nothing is permanent.
even when you cannot control every change. You get to choose what We can always choose to begin again.
decisions YOU make about your life. You choose your boundaries, your In small ways. In grand ways.
relationships, your attitude, your hustle, your happiness. But always begin fresh.
When I took Organic Chemistry at LaGrange College, I struggled to line With no expectations of outcomes and armed with lessons
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We move forward and upward.
So I’m passing his advice to you for 2022.
Choosing to do better.
I encourage you to take an honest inventory of your life. What is your Choosing to be better.
personal mission statement? I know God put me here to be a change
What will you choose today?
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opportunity, I hold it up to that mission. If it’s not mission-centered, no
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