Raised on a family farm, NC State Nutrition graduate, longtime quality assurance professional, and organizer of the Deep River Folk School. A firm believer in America’s core ideals of hard work, opportunity, and community. Happy to be living in an ecovillage on the Deep River with my wife and 4 children.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We love the idea of cooperating to utilize resources more efficiently.

Interests

Grew up on an organic vegetable farm. Always in touch with agriculture, food, and the great outdoors. Currently working with the Deep River Folk School to promote skillsharing between people with interests in rustic living, wood fire cooking, handcrafts, and other old-time skills.

• arts
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• woodworking
• hiking
• history
• brewing
• fermentation

Music, Movies, and Books

Curious George Writes a Letter
Maritime Music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Flown over glaciers in Alaska

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a Master's in Nutrition Science and years of experience in the food and pharmaceuticals industries. But, I'm most interested in teaching, learning, and sharing more rustic skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, stories, and some of the history of places we've been. Also good at games.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, South Korea, United States

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