I live in Beautiful northern Michigan with my wife Lydia. I have 2 daughters, ages 27 and 30.I have been involved for many years with the organic and local food movement. I served on the board of the first CSA farm in Michigan, and on the board of the largest natural food co-op (Oryana) in the midwest. I grow microgreens and wheatgrass, and make raw dehydrated health bars, which I sell at farmers' markets. I am very interested in nutritional wellness, and have visited some of the top nutritional wellness centers, including Hippocrates Health Institute, the Ann Wigmore Institute, and Creative Health Institute. I am interested in renewable energy, sustainable development, energy efficient construction, intentional communities, indoor organic growing, healthy raw food preparation, dehydrating, fermenting, and smoothie making. I have extensive remodeling experience, and am happy to give advice on any type of construction or remodel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people and learn about their lives and interests, and tap into their networks. I love to share my knowledge with others. I want to start my own community-based nutritional-wellness center, so I enjoy getting constructive feedback on my ideas. I want others to benefit from my experiences, both good and not-so-good!

Interests

• raw food
• healthy food
• sharing
• vegan food
• intentional community
• renewable energy
• green energy
• gender equality
• equal rights
• remodeling
• healthy food preparation
• vegan nutrition
• detox diets

Music, Movies, and Books

Nutritional wellness books and documentaries. World Peace Diet.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My college roomate and I collected over 5,000 signature to put the Michigan bottle return initiative "Bottle Bill" on the ballot, which has kept thousands of tons of discarded bottles and cans out of our roadways, lakes, rivers and streams!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to know what your hopes and dreams really, really are - and I'd like to share mine, and see what we have in common. Maybe we can help each other realize those dreams!

What I Can Share with Hosts

---Energy-efficient remodeling and construction.
---Healthy food shopping, preparation, dehydrating, and fermenting,
---My favorite websites.
---Year-round indoor food growing.
---Nutritional detoxing and cleansing.
---Best wellness centers.
---Woodworking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Japan