www.markverne.bandcamp.com
(listen to my original music!)

https://vimeo.com/search?q=markverne
(watch a live performance!)

I am a(n): Singer/Songwriter, Thai Yoga Practitioner, Commercial Fisherman, Teacher, Wildlife Guide, Carpenter, Cook, Compassionate Person

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I demonstrate peace through my original music, and through living my life with awareness and passion. Life is short, I am here to spread good news, good vibes, learn, and have fun while doing it! I believe that an inspired person living in the moment can inspire others to do the same. I also believe that true community is something I have craved my entire life, and now hold dear, having seen it and felt it first hand!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Compassion is the true currency of the world...

I first met surfers in Bellingham, WA, then on into Alaska. They have not only provided a place to crash, but some have become lifelong friends! This network is awesome and could easily change the world.

While living in Sitka, Alaska, I then opened up myhome to several folks. All great people, and all great experiences! It felt great to be able give back.

Interests

Raw Truth, People, Music, Acting, Storytelling, The Presence of Women, Eating From the Great Outdoors, Traveling, Boats, Sailing, Subsistence living, Organic Farming, working on Wooden boats, Boogie Boarding,Surfing, Hiking, Swimming, Beach Jogging, Beach anything, the Sun, Rain, FOOD. Real food from the ground or the sea that is, Hunting for deer (venison yes please), Cooking!

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS: The Alchemist, The Four Agreements, King Warrior Magician Lover

MUSIC: everything 'cept for modern country...acoustic guitar is delicious. Was raised on the Beatles, Dylan, Cash, etc. I am currently obsessed with Mike Love from Hawaii, wow...

MOVIES: Cool Hand Luke, Jeremiah Johnson, many more... anything made for creative and passionate purposes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summer of 2008, while on a voyage up the inside passage to Alaska on a Tall Ship, I caught a Sockeye with a dip-net at a waterfall. The waterfall's name was "Verney Falls" (my last name is Verne) and it was next to a Bluff called "Mark's Bluff" (yep, my first name). My friend later told me that he had previously seen a Grizzly Bear hunting at the same spot. I guess I got in touch with my Bear spirit, felt amazing, I remember my entire body was tingling with adrenaline!

We almost got caught by the Forest Service too, awesome day, would love to share it in more detail with ya :)

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH: acoustic guitar, songwriting, singing, acting, Organic Farming (with plenty more to learn), traveling as a traveler and not a tourist.

LEARN: Thai language, Thai cooking, Permaculture, Surfing, Flying, Sustainable Home Building, Filmmaking, Audio Editing, Website Creation, Yoga!

SHARE: Everything! This is a good dream... I love to share my music :)

www.markverne.bandcamp.com

What I Can Share with Hosts

I offer a free concert to all hosts if you so desire!

My website:
www.markverne.bandcamp.com

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, India, Mexico, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States