The Old Peabody Pew ⛪ Part 1 | Cozy Sleep Story for Adults

Tonight on Chapter & Pillow, we are diving into the first part of The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Set in a cozy New England village, the story follows a dedicated group of local women who form a community society to repair and clean up their historic village church. As they work together sweeping the floors and scrubbing down the old family pews, they share gossip, remember the past, and look after one another. It is a wonderfully slow, heartwarming look at community life and old-fashioned romance. This soft, ad-free narration features slow pacing to help you quiet your thoughts, let go of the day, and drift off naturally. Behind the Story: The author, Kate Douglas Wiggin, is most famous for writing Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. When she was just 11 years old, she desperately wanted to see Charles Dickens during his American tour but couldn't get a ticket. The very next day, she happened to board the exact same train as Dickens, walked right up to him, and spent the entire train ride having a lively conversation with him about his books. Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙