The late 1960s and early 70s were a period of turbulent 

social and cultural change. Hundreds if not thousands of 

young and idealistic long-haired hippies, homesteaders 

and draft dodgers from all over North America left the 

cities and made their way to rural Nova Scotia. Though 

some didn’t last through the tough winters, those who

did, with the help of neighbours and like-minded friends,

built their own sustainable and creative lifestyles, which

in turn beneficially impacted the communities they

settled in and the province as a whole.  

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      “What started out as a modest interview with a 

   couple of old back-to-the-lander friends somehow 

   escalated into 50 or more interviews and five or 

   six years of research, numerous trips all over the 

   province that resulted in the book Far Out! and 

   associated film projects.”  Author Chris Murphy

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Discover the captivating stories of individuals in "Far Out!" The book delves into the narratives that reveals a unique and significant immigration movement and its impact on our world.  The book is richly illustrated with period photographs and images by well-known artist Anna Syperek.  Associated videos and documentaries created by Chris's brother, Peter Murphy, SeaBright Productions, gives added insight into this far out movement that until now has flown largely under the radar.