New Business in Dixie Opening Soon

Dixie, Georgia—The small, historical area known as Dixie, in Brooks County, is beginning to make a comeback with small businesses opening up gradually. One new business opening soon is Cotton & Camellia, Inc. 

Cotton & Camellia, Inc. is a business owned by Danna “Dee” Simpson, a former principal out of Ashville, North Carolina. Simpson worked prior to that as an art teacher in Orlando, Florida and has a passion for the art world.

“Since I was a small child, I have always been in awe of the magic that transcends nature. Its beauty and presence have been a constant place to feel nurtured, find balance and strength,” says Simpson. 

Simpson retired from public education and is married to Larry Simpson whose family has resided in Dixie since the 1850’s. Between them, they have six children. Simpson has lived in Dixie for five years. Simpson fell in love with the area, becoming a staunch citizen of Dixie and Brooks County. 

Since their move here, Simpson has become a stellar part of the community, becoming a member of the Quitman Garden Club, a member of the Wiregrass Camellia Society, and a member of the Westbrook Dixie Community Center has the secretary. 

Cotton & Camellia, Inc. is a dream for Simpson to help others see the beauty around us, to bring the community together enjoying each other’s company and enhancing the citizens artistic abilities. “As an artist, I want to share the beauty and magic of nature as it inspires me through my faith, love for life, and my journey to enhance the lives of others. I want to be a smidge of sparkle in each person’s day and leave each day better than I found it,” says Simpson. 

Simpson hopes to eventually grow the business to include more art endeavors. She wants to help local upcoming artists find ways to grow their talent and further their passion for the arts. However, Cotton & Camellia, Inc. is beginning its journey by hosting four party classes for ages 5 years to adulthood. 

The “Sparkle and Paint with Cotton & Camellia Paint Parties” will be beginning in March and have four scheduled parties throughout the 2023 year. Each party will choose a painting for the season beginning on March 25th for Spring. The following dates and seasons will be on June 25th for summer, September 23rd for fall, and December 16th for winter. Each party be painting with Acrylic or Watercolor. 

Cotton & Camellia, Inc. is located at the Westbrook Dixie Community Center in Suite A. All parties will be held at this location. Class will last from 4-6 p.m. with a max of 16 painters per party event. Each party is held on a Saturday. Patrons of these parties may bring their own refreshments, with water, ice and single use tableware being provided. 

To find out more about the parties and what is being promoted for each party you can check Cotton & Camellia, Inc. on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CottonandCamelliaInc). 

Cotton & Camellia, Inc. with Westbrook Dixie Community Center is also offering their spaces for private event parties. Private parties can be scheduled for six or more people beginning in March of 2023. Private parties will be able to choose the painting from a variety of themes provided. 

Themes provided include Girls/Ladies Day Out, Team Building, Church Family, Family/Reunions, Birthdays, with more coming soon. All private parties can be scheduled online through their Facebook page. 



If you are interested in finding a place to use your artistic ability then be sure to check out the Cotton & Camellia, Inc. business Facebook page out of Dixie, Georgia.