Andalusia farm sits nestled into the rolling hills of middle Georgia. A living testament to a diminutive young lady who, in the middle of the last century, waged a battle against a terminal illness, while creating some of the most memorable characters in southern literature.
Andalusia, named for an autonomous region of southern Spain. Why? No idea at this point, but a very beautiful name, none the less. This was the lair and writing desk of Flannery O'Conner. Her dark stories captured so very well the people and characters of the rural south in the 1940s and 1950s. Because of crumbling hips due to lupus, she was confined to the first floor of this farm house, and in a converted parlor room, to the left of the front door, she composed the majority of her writings. If you have never read Ms O'Conner, I highly encourage you to do so.
The farm is a genuine pearl, that truly deserves to be maintained and saved against the on rushing herds of strip mall building yuppies, moving away from Atlanta. Did I mention that there is good waterfowl hunting and fishing close by if you can gain access. So, if you ever find yourself around Milledgeville Georgia, Andalusia is just off Highway 441. Check it out.
Old Rambling Captain sends.
Thanks for the recommendation Capt. Scotty! Lydia and I love to visit places like this that are off the beaten path. Have you ever been to Marjorie Rawlings house in Cross Creek, FL? If not, I think you'd find it worth the drive as it is a good representation of old Florida. It's also not far from Micanopy there they filmed Doc Hollywood. They have a nice arts and crafts festival there in the fall. Check it out!
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I enjoy reading all the things you write. Still hoping and praying you will write a book, you have lived a very full life, full of venture. I know you have a lot more wonderful things to share.
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