Mother the Mountain: The Art of Living with Nature

by Julia Vanderbyl, Anastasia Vanderbyl

An inspiring and transformative book of hope that reveals how to heal the earth and ourselves in the process.

As young women, sisters Anastasia and Julia Vanderbyl began a compelling journey of restoration deep in the Australian rainforest. A beautifully crafted narrative woven with personal stories, Mother the Mountain is both a memoir of their experiences and a meditation on the extraordinary resilience of nature.

In this rich collection of reflections, art, photography, and poetry, you will find yourself enchanted with the wonders of the natural world. Drawing on their life as regenerative farmers, artists, gardeners, and caretakers of both animals and the land, the sisters share secrets of how to deepen your connection with the earth, celebrate creativity, and return to a mindful way of life. A powerful tribute to hope and healing, this book invites you to discover the art of living with nature.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature

256 pages, Hardcover

Published November 21, 2023

Reviews

[Dori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this beautiful book! I feel hopeful, joyful, fascinated by the rainforest and all who dwell there human and animal! I plan to read this again and I highly recommend!!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love the job Julia and Anastasia do and this book is a beautiful culmination of that. Not only to mention it's really beautiful <3

[Rhiannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book, I loved reading your stories and experiences!

[Viktoriaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful and inspiring book, loved it.

[Marishka Wesse · Rating 2 out of 5]

too wishy woo woo but stunning photos