About Irene
I grew up in Switzerland, became a public school teacher. In 1977, I emigrated to Boston, where I got an M.Ed in Creative Arts Therapies, which I practiced and taught for 20 years. I attended art school and opened my own art&fashion studio, which I happily maintain to this day.
In 1995 I met my husband Stefan and we moved to Northern California...
I grew up in Switzerland, became a public school teacher. In 1977, I emigrated to Boston, where I got an M.Ed in Creative Arts Therapies, which I practiced and taught for 20 years. I attended art school and opened my own art&fashion studio, which I happily maintain to this day.
In 1995 I met my husband Stefan and we moved to Northern California together, where he attended Krenov's Fine Woodworking Program in Fort Bragg.
I did care giving assignments and studied gardening. I was fortunate to be able to establish and maintain private as well as public gardens, the Mendocino Café and the Blair House among my favorites. It is amazing how people, animals, plants all thrive equally in the right environment and with genuine care.
At home we had a small farm, with chickens and many adopted cats, a huge vegetable and flower garden. We helped our next door farmer with her goats.
Four years ago, Stefan and I decided to move back to Switzerland.
We would like to do some of the house sittings together.
Stefan was a teacher in Switzerland for 25 years. He re-established a successful business here in custom furniture and interior renovations. We just finished remodeling our 500 year old farmhouse, lovingly integrating the old with new design.
We both miss our animals, not being able to have any where we live now. So it will be a great pleasure to take care of your animal friends.
We are reliable, conscientious, respectful and and mindful of your home, garden and your furry or feathered friends and will give them the best care.
We look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family.
Irene Rothenberger
Why I want to house sit
Both Stefan and I like to travel but prefer to stay in one place for a while and get to know it. This will give us a chance to spend time with animals whom we genuinely love.
My experience
All my life I have adopted animals, or they have adopted me. I had a rescue dog, Mutschga, for 15 years, when living in Boston. She was my best friend. Stefan also adopted an injured dog from a vet, they were great companions until Boebble passed.
In California, I was involved with rescue and adoption centers and continue to support them.
There were more than ten abandoned cats who just showed up at our door, to be taken care off and befriended. We had many happy chickens and the best eggs for breakfast.
We always had to find caring house sitters when we left our farm for a vacation, so we are familiar with your concerns. Now, as house sitters, we gladly offer our experience and best care for your animals, your home and your garden.
Irene Rothenberger
Reviews (17)
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Jeni - Verbier, Switzerland
16 January - 21 January 2019
Irene and Stefan are brilliant Housesitters. I felt so happy to leave my dogs with them. Arthur had a problem with his ear and they did exactly what I asked and the swelling went down. When I returned everything was beautifully clean and tidy and the dogs so clearly loved them both.
I highly rec...Irene and Stefan are brilliant Housesitters. I felt so happy to leave my dogs with them. Arthur had a problem with his ear and they did exactly what I asked and the swelling went down. When I returned everything was beautifully clean and tidy and the dogs so clearly loved them both.
I highly recommend them.- Organised
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Lucy - Köln, Germany
21 December - 27 December 2018
Words cannot describe how wonderful the whole experience has been! From the initial phone call with Irene, to waving them off on the train as they returned home. It has been a delight.
I am a natural worrier and always extremely concerned about leaving the house and the animals when we travel, an...Words cannot describe how wonderful the whole experience has been! From the initial phone call with Irene, to waving them off on the train as they returned home. It has been a delight.
I am a natural worrier and always extremely concerned about leaving the house and the animals when we travel, and this was the first trip that I could fully switch off and feel calm knowing that our two cats were in such capable and caring hands.
Irene and Stefan have loads of experience of living with and helping animals and fascinating stories about all the various furry friends they have cared for in their own homes over the years.
The night before we were due to depart, our eldest cat had an allergic reaction which resulted in him going to the vets and wearing a cone. I was upset of course, and Irene took him off my hands and nursed him for the rest of the week superbly.
The house was a cosy haven of peace, tidiness and happy animals when we returned.
Irene and Stefan are generous, caring and inspiring people and anyone who has the chance of having them to stay is very lucky.
Our dog loved them too! She wanted to stay behind with them!
Thank you to you both from our furry gang.- Organised
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Angela - Wiesbaden, Germany
16 November - 26 November 2018
This was the second time Irene and her husband came...two Novembers in a row. I love all the photos Irene sends...and she worries about my boys as if they were her own. She keeps in touch throughout the year too. They spoiled my boys with treats...but made sure to ask before. I highly recommend ...
This was the second time Irene and her husband came...two Novembers in a row. I love all the photos Irene sends...and she worries about my boys as if they were her own. She keeps in touch throughout the year too. They spoiled my boys with treats...but made sure to ask before. I highly recommend them!!
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About Irene
I grew up in Switzerland, became a public school teacher. In 1977, I emigrated to Boston, where I got an M.Ed in Creative Arts Therapies, which I practiced and taught for 20 years. I attended art school and opened my own art&fashion studio, which I happily maintain to this day.
In 1995 I met my husband Stefan and we moved to Northern California together, where he attended Krenov's Fine Woodworking Program in Fort Bragg.
I did care giving assignments and studied gardening. I was fortunate to be able to establish and maintain private as well as public gardens, the Mendocino Café and the Blair House among my favorites. It is amazing how people, animals, plants all thrive equally in the right environment and with genuine care.
At home we had a small farm, with chickens and many adopted cats, a huge vegetable and flower garden. We helped our next door farmer with her goats.
Four years a......
I grew up in Switzerland, became a public school teacher. In 1977, I emigrated to Boston, where I got an M.Ed in Creative Arts Therapies, which I practiced and taught for 20 years. I attended art school and opened my own art&fashion studio, which I happily maintain to this day.
In 1995 I met my husband Stefan and we moved to Northern California together, where he attended Krenov's Fine Woodworking Program in Fort Bragg.
I did care giving assignments and studied gardening. I was fortunate to be able to establish and maintain private as well as public gardens, the Mendocino Café and the Blair House among my favorites. It is amazing how people, animals, plants all thrive equally in the right environment and with genuine care.
At home we had a small farm, with chickens and many adopted cats, a huge vegetable and flower garden. We helped our next door farmer with her goats.
Four years ago, Stefan and I decided to move back to Switzerland.
We would like to do some of the house sittings together.
Stefan was a teacher in Switzerland for 25 years. He re-established a successful business here in custom furniture and interior renovations. We just finished remodeling our 500 year old farmhouse, lovingly integrating the old with new design.
We both miss our animals, not being able to have any where we live now. So it will be a great pleasure to take care of your animal friends.
We are reliable, conscientious, respectful and and mindful of your home, garden and your furry or feathered friends and will give them the best care.
We look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family.
Irene Rothenberger
Why I want to house sit
Both Stefan and I like to travel but prefer to stay in one place for a while and get to know it. This will give us a chance to spend time with animals whom we genuinely love.
My experience
All my life I have adopted animals, or they have adopted me. I had a rescue dog, Mutschga, for 15 years, when living in Boston. She was my best friend. Stefan also adopted an injured dog from a vet, they were great companions until Boebble passed.
In California, I was involved with rescue and adoption centers and continue to support them.
There were more than ten abandoned cats who just showed up at our door, to be taken care off and befriended. We had many happy chickens and the best eggs for breakfast.
We always had to find caring house sitters when we left our farm for a vacation, so we are familiar with your concerns. Now, as house sitters, we gladly offer our experience and best care for your animals, your home and your garden.
Irene Rothenberger
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House & pet sitting timeline
Irene has done 19 house sits since 2017
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VerbierSwitzerlandJan 2019 -
KölnGermanyDec 2018 -
WiesbadenGermanyNov 2018 -
WiesbadenGermanyNov 2018
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AubonneSwitzerlandNov 2018 -
ZürichSwitzerlandOct 2018 -
LlagosteraSpainJul - Aug 2018 -
PfäffikonSwitzerlandJun 2018 -
LondonUnited KingdomMay 2018 -
BergeracFranceApr 2018 -
KarlsruheGermanyMar - Apr 2018 -
Mortagne-au-PercheFranceMar 2018 -
PfäffikonSwitzerlandFeb - Mar 2018
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Albigny-sur-SaôneFranceFeb 2018 -
AubonneSwitzerlandJan - Feb 2018
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MauguioFranceDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
Sixt-Fer-à-ChevalFranceDec 2017 -
WiesbadenGermanyNov 2017
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AubonneSwitzerlandOct 2017
