Xinminshu

"e;The mountain retreat practice of intellectuals: a life sample situated between 'Little Forest' and 'Nonagenarian Couple's Fruitful Life'. This is a documentary work about how urban dwellers embarked on a mountain-dwelling lifestyle. The author, 'Happy Farmer,' along with her husband, established their own 'return to nature' havens in two mountainous locations in 2006 and 2014 respectively, and documented all their experiences through words and photographs. It represents the individual experiences of modern city residents embracing a pastoral life, echoing the Chinese ideal of living in the countryside amidst the mountains. The work sincerely and humbly portrays the beauty of nature and labor, embodying a philosophy of life and aesthetic values beyond materialism, suitable for our times. The nourishment of the land, the joy of labor, the wisdom of living, and the journey of life are all encapsulated in this mountain retreat life filled with love and beauty."e;