Hi there! My name is Heather. I am 33 years old and enjoy nature and the outdoors, cooking, reading, writing, traveling, hiking, camping and rock climbing. I lead a fairly active and rich life but also value quiet, contemplative moments. I am patient, compassionate and open-minded. I am also intentional in how I spend my days, my interactions with others and in noticing the little joys. I am curious about life and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds, sharing meaningful conversation and embracing new ways of thought. I strive to create authentic space so that others can show up and be human too. I believe in the basic goodness of human beings.

I grew up in a small town in New Jersey before moving to Colorado for university. During my time at university, I spent one year living in Strasbourg, France then moved to a small village in Benin (West Africa) for Peace Corps service. I taught English to high school and middle school students and worked within the community on various projects.

Upon returning to the States I moved to Los Angeles and lived there for five years - exploring, working, and living on the west coast.

After a few years of soul searching and workaway experiences, I now live my dream... an alternative and self-sifficient lifestyle in southern France where I make biodynamic wine and homestead with my partner, Pierre.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been the guest to several couch surfers and I have also hosted once. I love the idea and philosophy behind couchsurfing, and I have met some great friends while doing it! I appreciate the human connection as well as the alternative to paying for a warm place to stay.

兴趣

Meditation, reading, journaling/writing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, walking, all types of music, yoga and relaxation, gardening, tea, simplicity, and the great outdoors.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• cooking
• chocolate
• yoga
• running
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• languages

音乐、电影和书籍

music - mellow, bluegrass and jams, rock, anything that suites my mood...I love live music.
books - lots, lots, lots. Some favorites include Norwegian Wood, House of the Spirits, East of Eden, Siddhartha

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

a polar plunge into an ice covered lake outside of Stockholm...quite invigorating

教，学，和分享

teach: about American culture, English, mindfulness
learn: more about alternative living
share: company, cooking and smiles

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Good company, stories, cooking, help with washing the dishes

我游览过的国家

Andorra, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

Benin, France, United States