The Salt Stones is a deeply rooted memoir about land, legacy, and the transformative power of stewardship. When Helen Whybrow and her partner take on the care of a two-hundred-acre conserved farm in Vermont’s Green Mountains, they commit not just to the land, but to the life it demands; messy, sacred, and ever-changing. With a flock of Icelandic sheep and a young family to tend, Whybrow finds herself immersed in the rhythms of birth, death, and renewal. From late-winter lambing to summer harvests, she embraces the physical and emotional labor of farm life while caring for both her aging mother and growing daughter. The Salt Stones invites reflection on what it means to truly belong, to a place, to a family, and to the natural world. It is a moving portrait of resilience, connection, and the quiet beauty found in participation and presence.
Pair this read with the accompanying farm yarns we chose inspired by this story, the perfect way to unwind and get creative after each chapter. You'll find plenty of inspiration for new projects throughout the book.
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