I make wine in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California. I seek out local food, wine and beer, and culture and history, wherever I go. I enjoy getting outdoors, be it hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking or even just going for a walk. I have a passion for disc golf and I'm kind of a board game geek. I like to go exploring and combine my passions and curiosities. Design, from ordinary objects to typography to architecture to spaces, fascinates me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Paid accommodations are expensive, as well as being somewhat boring and sterile. The wine business involves a great lifestyle, but not a lot of money...and poetry pays even less. I'd much rather camp or couch surf and have a little more money to spend on experiences, not to mention having something in common with the people I end up sharing a roof with. It seems a much more natural way to travel.

Interests

• culture
• books
• poetry
• architecture
• design
• dining
• wine
• beer
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• golf
• business
• history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think this is more novel than amazing; I ran with the Olympic torch (as part of the relay) as it made its way across the country in the weeks prior to the 1984 games in Los Angeles.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a bit of the history of the Gold Country of California.

I am familiar with a lot of the wineries in El Dorado county, and have my favorites in Amador, Calaveras, Placer and Nevada counties.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a passion for wine and food and pairings, and I always bring some of the wines that I've had a hand in making, to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

France

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