CURRENT MISSION

To live life like we really mean it. ( my husband,Robert and myself)

ABOUT ME

I come from a long line of grain farmers and cattle ranchers. My uncle was one of the best horse traders in western Canada. With my roots deep in the land, I have the confidence to strike out in the world. I was blessed with the gift of gab and can get along with anyone.
At this time I am a full time artist having just sold our art gallery which we built, babied and nurtured to maturity. After 11 years in the business of selling art I am ready to see the other side (a dream I have carried for a lifetime) Our other life long dream is to travel. We are in the process of selling everything loading up our 1986 VW 4x4 van and traveling the Pan-American highway to Argentina.
Right now our home is open to any travelers need a place or a back door tour of the real Alberta.
Most exciting.... we are about to become grandparents.

PHILOSOPHY

I think you reach a point in your life when you really can embrace the philosophy of "it's now or never" you believe it like you believe in breathing.
It's like the saying " on your deathbed you won't be wishing you spent more time at the office"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Our door is open! We encourage guests pretty much anytime. Our life style is very laid back and someone is always around the homestead. So far this year we have hosted guests from 3 different continents. Have 3 young folks from New Zealand that use us as home base. Point to be made... we just found out about couch surfing but have been doing this informally for a long time. We are so grateful to belong to this massive network and welcome new guests, experiences and the opportunity to share our homeland. ( every time we host a traveler we come out with a greater appreciation for this amazing environment we live in)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing formal, but have always had folks through our door. We put up quite a few traveling artists. Love that!

Interests

Things that really excite us.... traveling, meeting new friends, hiking, good food, great wine, foreign films, art, photography, unknown writers of genius quality, music, yes, how can I forget that universal language.... music!

• arts
• photography
• environment
• dining
• wine
• baking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• pottery
• homesteading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• business
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

We have read all of Paulo Coelho's books. Favorite: The Alchemist. Book of Negroes,Lawrence Hill, Ghost Rider and Traveling Music by Neil Peart. Shop Class as Soul Craft by Matthew B. Crawford. Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. Seeking Peace and In the Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Love thrive, people sharing, sun rise over the glowing pink mountains, A house full of strangers that share a meal and leave life long friends.
Witnessing a child being born and taking it's first breath. The love of a life long partner.

Teach, Learn, Share

What we can share:
Want to learn to cross country ski? Back country hiking/camping, pottery,collage art, organic gardening, bread baking, building wood fired clay bread ovens, Bike repair, rebuilding VW vans?

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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