The Local Exchange Darien

05/30/2026

Come sit a spell 🥰

✨ PRIVATE HISTORIC HOME RENTAL IN COASTAL GEORGIA ✨

Looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway?

For a limited time, the entire historic Open Gates Bed & Breakfast will be available as a private vacation rental.

Nestled beneath centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, this beautifully restored 1876 home offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, coastal elegance, and modern comfort.

🏡 Entire House Rental
🛏 Sleeps up to 10 guests
🌿 Spacious porches & gardens
📍 Located in Historic Darien, Georgia
🚗 Minutes from St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island
☕ Full kitchen and gathering spaces
🌅 Perfect for family vacations, girls' trips, reunions, and coastal getaways

Available:
📅 July 11th – July 23rd

Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience one of Coastal Georgia's most beloved historic homes as your own private retreat.

📞 Call to book it today 912-437-6985
🌐 www.opengatesbnb.com

05/28/2026

Your cure for this hot and humid weather! Handcrafted gourmet popsicles made with real ingredients like fresh squeezed juices, cane sugar, honey, milk and organic fruits! Vegan and gluten free options are available 🤩

05/27/2026

Whew! What a weekend! Y’all wiped us out and we say thank you! We’re restocked today with produce, bread and flowers 🌻
ALSO Simple Man sourdough will be here Friday with a special delivery of the Olive Grove and Blueberry Lemon sourdough loaves!🎉
AND we hope to have Valencia peanuts Thursday 🤞🏼

05/24/2026

Open today Noon until 5pm ☀️ For those of you who have been waiting…southern blackberry cobbler is here!!

05/23/2026

Congratulations MCA graduates! ❤️🖤💛Show us your cap & gown photo this weekend and get an ice cream on us! (And yes, we shamelessly swiped this photo from our friends at The Canopy Restaurant 😁)

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸 We’re stocked and ready to help you celebrate!

05/21/2026

Looking for some summer fun? Here ya go!

05/20/2026

So many good things on the shelves this week as we head into the holiday weekend 🎉

05/16/2026

We can’t get enough of J&J Clay! Handcrafted in Darien 💖