Hettie Farley Storyteller
Bring forth the story within you…to make sense of, add meaning to, and enrich life all about you.
meet hettie
Hettie has spent most of her life in the mountain areas of Southwest Virginia, East Kentucky and East Tennessee, a true native Appalachian who loves storytelling. Her stories are from the mountains, the sea and the world. She comes from a long line of storytellers; teachers, preachers, lawyers and insurance agents- all making their living with their passion for a good “yarn”. Over 25 years Ago, Hettie began storytelling in schools, churches and festivals with focus on entertaining and igniting passion for those listening to tell their own stories.
a transformational art form
With a contagious enthusiasm that transfers to the audience, Hettie is a true native Appalachian Storyteller. Her stories are from both folklore, and real life experiences, with a focus on igniting passion for those listening to tell their own stories. Whether telling in school settings, business meetings, small groups, or large festivals, Hettie makes you feel like you are in the “living room” swapping a yarn together.
What People Are Saying
"Your tales were a joy to experience with you, as each story took on a life of its own in the telling. I commend you for working to preserve the art of oral story-telling and for sharing the life lessons inherent in a good story."
— Dianne Givens, Craig County Tourism Commissioner, Main Street Days
"I really was amazed by the way you caught the attention of the teenagers. I've honestly never heard that group that quiet. Nor have I heard them be that involved when you asked for volunteers and feedback from the audience."
— AMAnda Kinser, Cave Spring High School
“You were inspiring to others to use storytelling in all areas of the content…grades k-12. The use of visualization to begin the story was great."
— Sophie Wall, Hidden Valley High School
Storytelling is a transformational, folk-art that emanates from the primal human urge to share and listen to what has been seen, heard, and experienced.