A Year to Slow Down: A Christian guide to embracing handmade & homegrown

by Rachel Bearn

For many of us, the modern world is overwhelming. Fast-paced. Hard-edged. Exhausting. People are craving more peace. It's no wonder we have seen the social media trend of returning to traditional skills and ways of life. People are craving change. A return to simple and peaceful living. But could this be more than a pretty aesthetic? Is there more connection to be found in living a handmade, homegrown and slow life?

In A YEAR TO SLOW DOWN Rachel Bearn shares her own experience of how reducing her pace helped her begin to heal from severe chronic illness and connect deeper with her faith. Over twelve months she shares the benefits of living slowly, quietly and in the present moment, dependent on God and God alone - as he always intended for us.





This is a practical guidebook that takes readers through the four seasons of the year, incorporating the festivals and celebrations that have punctuated the Christian calendar for generations and encouraging you to live seasonally and in the moment.

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 18, 2025

Reviews

[Ruth Bearn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely read & challenges you on your intentionality with the simple decisions we make every day. Rachel gives good advice that you can follow to help live a simpler, healthier life. She backs up her ideas from scripture, as her faith helps her live out her life. Lovely recipes & crafts you can have a go at too.