Judith Merrill
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She first came to Prince Edward Island in 1971. A native of Pennsylvania, she spent two weeks with her Boston co-workers camping in a field in Gaspereaux. The following year, she and her partner began to make summer visits to the province, eventually deciding to move there permanently in 1974. They subsequently built a home, earned a living with a woodworking business, and raised three daughters. Merrill lives in Charlottetown where she now works as a massage therapist and yoga instructor.
Summary of Interview
July 17, 2008
- (0:00) how ended up on PEI
- (7:10) setting up on PEI
- (13:00) School of Visual Arts
- (21:30) decision to live back-to-the-land lifestyle
- (36:00) reception of Islanders
- (40:15) decision to stay on PEI