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Whose Blog is this?

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: October 14, 2026
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If you look up at the top menus of this page, you'll see an "about " page. The about page hasn't changed since 2020, when Judy retired from real estate. …

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Full-time Dewees families now pay up to $15,000 a year to get home

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published: October 11, 2026
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Dewees Island has no bridge, no roads and no stores. Nobody ends up living here by accident. You choose it, and you accept that the ferry is how you get…

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Don’t miss the Hope Summit

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: September 23, 2026
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The Hope Summit is about to be underway in Charleston, and for the first time virtual tickets will be available! The three day festival October 1-3 will have speakers, discussions,…

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Read more about the article The Sea Soap Company is part of our Dewees Family

The Sea Soap Company is part of our Dewees Family

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: August 13, 2026
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Our amazing Lori Sheridan Wilson's husband and daughter have formed the Sea Soap Company. We've been using this soap for a while and really love it.  If you're on the…

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What to Expect at a Turtle Inventory

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: August 3, 2026
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This is a turtle inventory from around 2008. Some of these kids will be joining us this summer as adults! An inventory is a way for us to learn about…

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Make sure to pop by the Huyler House for the Latest Art Exhibit

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: July 31, 2026
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"Nature Photography is all about the light" Lisa Dubois The current art exhibit at the Huyler house is a lovely collection of island landscapes taken by Lisa Dubois.  Although many…

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Read more about the article John D. Murphy, Owner of Dewees in the 1890s

John D. Murphy, Owner of Dewees in the 1890s

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: July 6, 2026
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Dr. Eddie Collins, the great grandson of John Murphy, came to Dewees on June 12 to share stories and photos of his family. John D. Murphy owned the island in…

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Read more about the article Praise for poison ivy, palm fronds, and pine snags

Praise for poison ivy, palm fronds, and pine snags

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: June 30, 2026
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What do these things have in common? They all have traditionally been viewed as “messy” in gardens.  But wait: it might be worth living with a little mess, because they…

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Read more about the article Video of Dewees from 100 years ago

Video of Dewees from 100 years ago

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: April 25, 2026
  • Post category:All/Archives/Dewees History/History

I have so enjoyed learning about the Huylers and their time on Dewees.  In this post, we got to visit with some of Jack Huyler's children and hear their stories…

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New Bird Blind a Fantastic Addition to Huyler House Pond

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published: February 7, 2026
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Wait until you check out our new bird blind at the pond! In the fall, the Dewees Island Conservancy completed the new Bird Blind at Huyler House pond.  It's a…

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