I live and grew up in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, currently in Floyd Co. My husband and I have lived the last almost ten years "off grid" in several small (from 192 square feet to 450 square feet) houses with solar electric systems and an outhouse. I love living small, although I do miss having a washing machine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couch surfing aligns well with many of my values - community, trust, living lightly on the earth, thrift and service to others.

I'm not in a space where I'm able to travel much at the moment, as a parent of a small child, but I look forward to traveling again someday soon and possibly assisting others in their travels if my location and living circumstances make it feasible.

Interests

Nature, gardening, cooking, simple low-impact living, animals, veganism, community, parenting

• animals
• cooking
• gardening
• thrifting
• traveling
• surfing
• skydiving
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My radio dial is generally either on NPR or Top 40.

All time favorite books: Alice in Wonderland, Watership Down, Anne of Green Gables

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Give birth to a child
Celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary by going skydiving

What I Can Share with Hosts

My dad always said he wanted my siblings and me to learn how to be "easy guests". I like to think he succeeded. I can share with you the peace of mind that I will treat you and your home with respect.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Dominica, India, Lesotho, Martinique, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States