My name is Katie and I am from the blue ridge mountains of North Carolina. I am currently on and indefinite journey through South America. I am passionate about painting, cooking, and gardening and would love to do any of these while staying in your humble abode. I seek connection to this global network of love and light

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with locals at all these exciting new places that my path leads me to :) and one day host them in my own home!

Interests

Im very interested in spirituality... connecting to the divine source of life through nature and culture... these are what make earth organic. Also creating aesthetic pleasure through color! Art!! eARTh, heART!!

• gardening
• painting
• hiking
• camping
• teaching
• ecotourism
• sustainable living
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

I am just going to name recent fascinations of mine but my interests in these categories spans far and wide. Movies: the quiet place, bird box, any psychological thriller!! Music: hm... I am happy to share playlists!!
Books: I love sci-fi thrillers, just finished Kindred by Octavia Butler who is probably my favorite novelist. Now reading the 5th sacred thing by Starhawk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This one makes me blush... hmmm... well I've painted a lot of murals! If you are interested in seeing one I can send you my art Instagram. We can talk about me doing one in your home :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Gardening, cooking, yoga, painting workshops, im also a TEFL teacher and can help with English:) I in contrast am working on my Spanish so some language exchange would be awesome :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer art in exchange for stay, im happy to give yoga lessons, and English lessons if you are in need! I also am happy to work in the garden, and cook vegetarian meals for us!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Jamaica, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, South Africa, United States