The North Georgia Mountains is known as a hotbed of talented artisans, and we’re lucky to have many examples of their fine work right here in our neck of the woods. Case in point: Willows Pottery.
Located in historic Sautee Nacoochee, just minutes from Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn & Spa, Willows Pottery is a working studio that showcases handmade stoneware pottery created by Ben Dockins and Betsy Ledbetter. Ben is a native of Habersham, Georgia, an area famous for its folk pottery. Betsy is a transplant from South Carolina who studied with Mrs. Jessie Meaders, a well-known North Georgia potter. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch them working their wheels, making functional and decorative pieces, including dinnerware sets, mugs, and custom vessel sinks. 
The duo is also known for their custom dinnerware sets, each made to order, with unique designs and glazes. A bonus—all the stoneware is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.