Little Farm in the Foothills

Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple’s Search for the Slow Life, a memoir by Susan Colleen Browne with John F. Browne (Whitethorn Press, May 2009).

Little Farm in the Foothills was selected for the Washington State Library's 2010 Summer Reads booklist!

"The Browne's foray into slower living in Whatcom County is an enjoyable read. Their delightful, yet very real, experiences in making the big leap toward their dreams make for a humorous and charming book."

...Washington State Librarian Jan Walsh

If you dream about life in the country...In this wise, yet lighthearted story for gardeners, nature-lovers, and dreamers of all ages, follow Susan and John’s midlife pursuit of the “new” Great American Dream...living closer to the land...as they start growing their own food, “living locally,” and transforming an old clearcut into a little homestead. Here's an excerpt.

"A delightful account" ...The Bellingham Herald. And here's more from reviewers and readers. You can find another excerpt of Little Farm in the Foothills in Countryside magazine in the September/October 2010 issue.

Interested in gardening, backyard farming, and living more simply? Susan shares stories and pics from Berryridge Farm at the "Little Farm" blog. And here are some resources about sustainable living, homesteading, and growing your own food... enjoy!

Here's Susan in the garden.

To Find Little Farm in the Foothills...

For readers in Western Washington, Little Farm in the Foothills is available at your local public library!

If you'd like to purchase a copy, Little Farm in the Foothills (ISBN: 978-0-9816077-9-2 $14.00) is available at Village Books in Bellingham, WA, in the store and online, www.villagebooks.com. Mountainside Gardens Gallery & Gifts, located in the foothills east of Bellingham, now carries Little Farm!

And in Skagit County, the book is carried by the Skagit Valley Food Co-op.

You can also purchase the book at Amazon.com and BN.com...and Little Farm in the Foothills is now an ebook for the Kindle!

Little Farm in the Foothills was typeset, edited, and printed locally, with the cover photo shot in the Foothills by a local photographer…co-author John! In the spirit of living locally, you can ask for Little Farm in the Foothills at your local independent bookstore! To find a bookstore near you, visit www.indiebound.org.

To order an autographed copy directly from Whitethorn Press, please e-mail Susan. Booksellers and Librarians, please visit Whitethorn Press for ordering information.

A visitor to the bee balm at Berryridge Farm.

About the Authors...

Susan Colleen Browne is a creative writing instructor and novelist. In her off-hours, she’s an aspiring locavore, sustainable gardener, and organic bread-baker. The founder of Whitethorn Press, Susan is currently teaching several creative writing workshops at Whatcom Community College. Find Susan's novels and more at www.susancolleenbrowne.com.

A retired police sergeant, John F. Browne is Berryridge Farm’s head photographer, firewood slinger, and sodbuster. Susan and John live in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State. For more about Berryridge Farm, check out John's blog, "Escape to the Foothills."