Leni Ashmore

American folk singer and songwriter. Born in California. Since the Womenfolk Leni raised three more children (for a total of 4), in two countries, and three states. After a stint in the West Coast company of the musical HAIR she moved to South Dakota where with her husband and family she farmed, milked cows and was part of the burgeoning organic movement of the late 1970s. She has lived in Virginia for over twenty-five years, earning her MA/PHD in American Studies from the College of William & Mary, and working as a history lecturer and museum consultant. She currently teaches cookery and rural life skills at her home and garden. To follow her culinary career visit www.indigohousehistory.com.