**I only recently reactivated my account.

I struggle to allow myself to be defined.

If I had to, however, I would say that the bluegrass hills of Kentucky shaped me to be a earth loving, fire-tending, bluegrass stompin' girl. However, I am now a resident of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The southern alps and pacific ocean have fashioned a woman out of me. I have worn many hats, figuratively and literally: hiking guide, conservations, sailor, traveller, potter, chef, facilitator, herbalist, children's mentor, yoga teacher and writer. I am passionate about deep ecology, rewilding, and the study of yoga.

I have called New Zealand home for the past 8 years. However, I am currently in a space of in between, and I am just moving through life with home in my heart.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am travelling through Scotland with my partner Tom. He is from Huddersfield England, he works as a health and wellbeing coach, and leads spin class as well as body balance.

We love to be outdoors, gardening, hiking and exploring. Together we both practice yoga, meditation, body movement. We enjoy cooking wholesome high-vibe food, and having conversations of the deep and meaningful.

Mindfulness and being joyful is the name of game, a common intention between us.

Interests

Traveling, sailing, mountaineering, tamping, rock climbing, caving.
Practising and studying the science of yoga and meditation.
Off-grid living, permaculture, gardening, wild-crafting, herbal medicine.
Wholesome living.
Writing and photography.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• singing
• festivals
• environment
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• crafts
• gardening
• traveling
• pottery
• music
• hiking
• mountaineering
• sailing

Music, Movies, and Books

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Rising Appalachia is my favourite band

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled 15 hours up the Amazon river from a rough-as-guts jungle city. We had the name of an elder and the name of the village, showing up to a tribal village unannounced....

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to take photographs of you or your home.
Sharing a cooking experience is always lovely.
Happy to share songs & poetry.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We both can offer knowledge and assistance in: cooking, gardening, herbal medicine (Jessi), yoga.
We could lead you in yoga, body balance or strength training exercises! We could even give acroyoga a try.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Fiji, France, Germany, Grenada, Honduras, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, Switzerland, Tonga, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.