By Philip Judge
What began as a dream of escaping city life led Philip Judge and his Beloved to a century-old cottage nestled in a small Irish village — a place where the hills roll gently, the seasons shift with quiet drama, and life unfolds in rhythm with the land.
This luminous memoir begins and ends at Lughnasa, weaving through several years of rural living as the family learns the old ways of country life. Wellies and tweed are acquired, vegetable patches cultivated, lambs are born, and calves are lost. There are moments of joy and laughter, illness and healing, sunshine and relentless rain — and always, the steadfast beauty of the Irish countryside.
Told with humour, tenderness, and lyrical grace, In Sight of Yellow Mountain captures the wonder and complexity of finding one’s place in nature and in community. Part love letter, part field journal, it’s a story of belonging — of what it truly means to be at home.
“Somewhere between Edward Thomas and Henry Thoreau, Philip Judge crafts a luminous and profound story of outpost and inscape. Full of warmth, humour, and wisdom, this is a radiant and unforgettable reading experience.”
— Sebastian Barry
A heartfelt memoir of life, love, and learning in rural Ireland
Rich with nature writing, humour, and quiet wisdom
Perfect for readers of Wildwoods and That Place We Call Home
Evokes the rhythm of the seasons and the beauty of Irish countryside life
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