Elizabeth & Terry

United States
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We are currently
At home
Description
Terry and I live in Portland, OR, where we raised two sons. Now that they are both grown, we are excited about the possibility of pursuing a more sustainable, creative, multicultural-filled life. We love to travel and are deeply interested in finding better ways to live and work.

We're both professional designers and makers with many years of experience. We have many skills, including building, gardening, cooking, and DIY projects in various mediums. We're hard workers and always interested in learning new skills and meeting new people.

We are currently completing our third Workaway and are already strategizing on how to do more.
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Languages
Fitness
Farming
Culture
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Nature
Gardening
Carpentry
Videography
Yoga / Wellness
Pets
Hiking
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Elizabeth – I'm interested in learning Spanish or some Portuguese.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am a professional designer with experience in start-up businesses, branding, marketing, computers, bookmaking, and art. I am currently learning permaculture.
Terry is a professional design engineer and builder with experience in cabinet making, furniture design and building, construction and renovation, leather working, and figuring out how to make or build pretty much anything. He also has the experience and license to drive a bus.
Age
57 & 60
What else ...
Terry is especially good with animals. He is known in our neighborhood as a dog and cat whisperer. He is passionate about making and can DIY anything he puts his mind to. He currently has a leather bag business, in which he designs and hand sews all the bags.
I am very interested in alternative medicine, plant medicine, and food and movement as medicine. I love to hike and do yoga.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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3 Jun 2023

Left by host (Join us in the spectacular ...) for Workawayer (Elizabeth & Terry)

It was a joy to have Terry and Elizabeth here to help get our gardens going. They dug and weeded and planted and shared wonderful conversations and cooked delicious meals. The list could go on and on but there's not enough space on this comment page to share it all. They are missed.

(Excellent )

30 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth & Terry) for host (Join us in the spectacular ...)

Two weeks wasn't enough time to spend at this place. The hosts, Judy and Juan Carlos have created an exceptional place in a stunning part of Spain. The hotel is situated in a small village perched on a verdant mountainside, surrounded by hiking trails.

Judy and Juan Carlos are warm, caring, and dynamic people. Juan Carlos is lively and loves to… read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth & Terry) for host (Stay with a cosmopolitan, ...)

When we joined Workaway, our hope was to immerse ourselves in cultures, use our skills, and be travelers not tourists. That was exactly our experience with Pat and Jean Pierre.

Pat is full of creative energy, passion, and vigor. This is reflected in the de les idees weekends that she and Jean Pierre host. Jean Pierre is formidable and savvy with… read more

(Excellent )

2 Apr 2023

Left by host (Stay with a cosmopolitan, ...) for Workawayer (Elizabeth & Terry)

Elisabeth and Terry have been exceptional workawayers in every way. They are wonderful, multi-skilled people who adapt seamlessly to all situations and tasks. They are sociable and caring, with interesting conversation and polite manners. Terry is a great cook and Elisabeth has helped us with the housework with care. But what they are really… read more

(Excellent )

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