I am an independent silver and gold smith living in Northern Minnesota. I've traveled a quite a bit in Europe, worked through HelpX in France, and lived in Sweden. I've road tripped/couchsurfed/hitchhiked through a lot of the Western part of the United States, and most recently I completed a month long artist's residency in the Southwest of the United States.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

You don't learn much about a place staying in hotels.

Interests

I like music, traveling, art, environmental education, camping, hiking, social justice, wandering around, rock climbing, and words.

• arts
• education
• traveling
• metalworking
• music
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a lot of different music, favorites currently include The Decemberists, Whitney, Woods, Alvvays, The Milk Carton Kids, Devendra Banhart, First Aid Kit, Tame Impala, Alt J, Father John Misty, Gillian Welch, Iron & Wine, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, The Shins, Rising Appalachia, Van Morrison . . etc. etc.

Unashamedly love poorly written fantasy novels and Sufi poetry.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My family unexpectedly moved to Sweden when I was 13. I was in school the 3rd day in the country and was fluent within 4 months!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a little about a lot, I picked a lot up growing up on a small farm with two naturalists as parents. Interested in whatever you're interested in.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll cook you a meal if you want, and I always do the dishes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United States