Some of the South’s best conversations begin with a great story. Join celebrated southern author Stephanie Soileau, and Garden & Gun chief editor, David DiBenedetto, for a discussion about craft, inspiration, and the influence of place on storytelling, complete with personal insights and readings from Stephanie’s recent work, Should the Waters Take Us.
Reservations not taken.
Complimentary – books available to purchase
Stephanie Soileau is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection Last One Out Shut Off the Lights. Her work has been supported by fellowships from the Wallace Stegner Fellowship Program at Stanford University and the National Endowment for the Arts. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Soileau now lives in Chicago with her family and teaches in the creative writing program at the University of Chicago.
Want to learn more about the book and its Southern roots? Explore the story, setting, and culture behind Should the Waters Take Us in Garden & Gun’s featured article on the book.
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Join us this Labor Day weekend for Southern Grown, a festival celebrating the best of Southern living, culminating in a beachside concert featuring five-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Wynonna Judd.
Bid farewell to an unforgettable weekend with our Southern send-off brunch at River Bar. Indulge in classic Southern brunch staples while taking in the breathtaking views and reflecting on a weekend full of memories.
Southern Grown weekend kicks off with a special edition of a Sea Island tradition more than half a century in the making. Take the Jeep Train over to Rainbow Island for a relaxed and rustic family dining feast of authentic Southern cooking.
