Mary Carmichael

Independent scholar and writer examining the intersection of tradition and technological progress. Converting to Catholicism at 18 and later marrying into a seventh-generation Presbyterian farming family, I bring unique perspective to agricultural and religious dialogue—writing from land continuously cultivated since 1797.

Current Research

From Whittaker Chambers to Modern Homesteading: A Critical Analysis of Agricultural Retreat in Conservative Thought

Areas of Focus

Catholic Formation

Domestic church design, liturgical living, and technological integration

Agricultural Authenticity

Seven generations of farming wisdom meeting modern challenges

Environmental Formation

How space shapes character in education and faith

Historical Perspective

Learning from past responses to cultural challenge

Notes on Tradition & Progress

Join me at the intersection of farming wisdom, Catholic thought, and technological progress.

Connected Projects

Homeschool Fliphouse

Documenting the transformation of a rental property into a dedicated homeschool environment, exploring how physical space shapes learning and character formation.

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Catholic Home Interiors

Exploring the home as domestic church—where the architectural hierarchy of St. Peter's Basilica, diocesan cathedral, and local parish finds its ultimate purpose in nurturing the spiritual life of the family.

Coming 2025 →