Secluded retreat in North Georgia creates new facilities and workshops for creatives

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A rendering of the Antinori Village at Hambidge that is currently under construction. (Courtesy of Ife Williams)

Since the 1970s, artists from diverse backgrounds have found peace and productivity in residencies at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences. The Hambidge residency continues to this day at the secluded retreat in Rabun Gap in North Georgia. A new chapter for the center is underway, including new facilities and workshops. Executive Director Jamie Badoud and Deputy Director Ife Williams joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk more about the expansion. 

Interview highlights:

A legacy of creators finding peaceful refuge: