Mary E Kingsley

Mary was born in Kingsport, Tennessee surrounded by the hills of southern Appalachia. She is a novelist, wife, mother, homesteader and co-founder of Lady Farmer, a sustainable lifestyle and apparel company.

Writing and a sense of place have always been an important part of her journey. As she continues to weave the narrative of her own life, the connecting thread is the desire to teach and share the stories and discoveries of each chapter. In 2012, she and her husband decided to realize a long held dream and made the move to a small farm in Maryland. The homesteading lifestyle has fit her like a pen to paper, as she spends the better part of everyday outside, living and learning close to the rhythms of the natural world. It has taught her that life is better, healthier and happier when we bring heart and passion to the basics. Being intentional about how we feed and clothe ourselves and ultimately how we live is her day-to-day goal. That’s why she has teamed up with her daughter Emma to create Lady Farmer, a community of conscious creators in this exciting new paradigm. Mary is the writer, do-er, teacher, encourager, and idea developer behind Lady Farmer. She brings her homesteading experience and lots of heart to the table!