If You're Going to Live in the Country

A breezy travelogue opens the book, following a family’s carriage‑bound excursions through the rolling hills of Vermont and the shadow of the Green Mountains. Their stops at weather‑worn farms, a centuries‑old house on Lake Champlain, and a bustling country college spark vivid daydreams of a rustic retreat far from city clamor. Through these early wanderings the authors capture the tug of nostalgia that pulls many urban dwellers toward a simpler, more grounded way of life.

From that point the work blossoms into a practical guide, illustrated with striking photographs of restored mills, historic farmhouses, and thoughtfully designed gardens. Readers discover how to blend old‑world charm with modern comforts—whether renovating a stone chimney, repurposing a barn, or choosing trees that frame a new homestead. The tone remains conversational, offering seasoned advice without sacrificing the romance of country living.