About the Author

Linda Sonrisa Jones left urban life following the loss of her home in the Oakland Hills fire of 1991. After soaking in the healing waters of Esalen's hot springs, she became the caretaker of a rustic property on Partington Ridge. Here she learned how to milk goats, survive rattlesnakes and rockslides, and thrive in a vibrant coastal community. Her stories tell of the challenges, joys and insights of life in Big Sur.