Hello there, my name is Ashley.
I'm a person who loves being in nature, hiking, bird-watching, meditating, dancing, singing, traveling, gardening, reading, music, and of course much more! I'm interested in a lot and am curious about different kinds of people because it expands my own mind and experience, so I'm sure we'll find something to connect on. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to meet people where I travel so I can be more immersed in the local culture and make friends while I'm at it. I really love giving and receiving hospitality and generosity! I think it is a beautiful thing about being human! Giving and sharing breeds closeness and openness and while transactions are often just transactions. Connections and kindness are rich. :)

Interests

• birds
• poetry
• singing
• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• trekking
• permaculture
• intentional communities
• plants
• vegetarianism
• mushrooms
• family
• trees
• off-grid living
• fungi
• natural building
• mycology
• polyamory
• birdwatching
• waldorf
• gift economy
• relationship anarchy
• biodynamic farming
• wild foraging

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite musical artists/musical groups include Trevor Hall, Wookiefoot, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Rising Appalachia, Satsang, Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Ott, Listener, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Mike Love, mewithoutYou, Songs: Ohia, BADBADNOTGOOD, Broadcast, Stereolab, and so much more. I love going to shows and festivals.

My favorite movie is Pans Labyrinth.

My favorite books are also very varied, although I mostly read to learn... My favorites include:
"Beyond the War on Invasive Species: a Permaculture Approach to Ecological Restoration" by Tao Orion;
"Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer;
"The Secret Life of Plants" by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird;
"The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible" by Charles Eisenstein.
Right now I'm reading "Sacred Economics" by Charles Eisenstein and "Buddhism After Patriarchy" by Rita M. Gross.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I watched a cow give birth when I was a summer camp counselor with 30 silent and amazed kids!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a lot of short and easy to learn songs I can share with really uplifting lyrics! I also am happy to share any and all knowledge I have about the interests I've listed. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Songs, kind conversations, stories, washing dishes, and I'm happy to help clean!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, India, Malaysia, Nepal