We a married couple in our mid thirties. We are serious gardeners and food preservers, always experimenting with new foods and techniques. Chris has a pottery studio in the basement where he makes the cups and bowls we use in the kitchen. Kate is currently learning about making wine and enjoying the freedom of post-graduate life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are excited about traveling in a way that emphasizes connection over consumption. We'd also like to meet travelers and host people in our lovely adopted home of Olympia.

Interests

Ceramics, gardening, cooking, nutrition, board games, karaoke, yoga, hiking, canoeing, cats, making wine.

• arts
• full moon party
• japanese food
• walking
• gardening
• pottery
• hiking
• canoeing
• swimming
• rivers
• mountains
• eating
• stargazing
• people watching
• harry potter
• landscape architecture
• humans
• discovering new places
• star wars
• aliens
• japanese culture
• eating food
• strolling

Music, Movies, and Books

Kate is a huge Star Wars fan. We both really like cooperative board games like Pandemic.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Chris did a three week wilderness canoe journey, drank untreated water the whole time, and didn't get sick! Kate once visited a cave in France with Paleolithic cave paintings. So beautiful!

Teach, Learn, Share

We'd love to share knowledge about food ways and natural history. Chris can teach and share about construction and DIY, and Kate about horticulture and ritual arts. We'd also just like to hear about what it's like to live where you are!

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can bring awesome locally made chocolates, help around the house, and give you good conversation. We can make you a yummy healthy dinner. We'd also love to take you out for something, name a good place!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, United States