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 (12)
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Kirsty - Pfäffikon, Switzerland
21 June - 25 June 2018
Irene has cat/housesat for us before and we were thrilled to get the chance to have her stay again. She is so great with the cats, reliable, incredibly tidy and ever so thoughtful (returned to a lovely little birthday present) I would highly recommend Irene!!
Irene has cat/housesat for us before and we were thrilled to get the chance to have her stay again. She is so great with the cats, reliable, incredibly tidy and ever so thoughtful (returned to a lovely little birthday present) I would highly recommend Irene!!
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Laelia - London, United Kingdom
19 May - 26 May 2018
Iren arrived bearing gifts! Little birthday presents for my husband, treats for the cats, nuts for Cecily the squirrel and chocolate for me - she is such a very kind and sweet person. While we were away Iren sent delightful daily reports with amusing photos and reassuring messages. A wonderful co...
Iren arrived bearing gifts! Little birthday presents for my husband, treats for the cats, nuts for Cecily the squirrel and chocolate for me - she is such a very kind and sweet person. While we were away Iren sent delightful daily reports with amusing photos and reassuring messages. A wonderful combination - Iren is a gardener and diligently watered and maintained our garden as well as being a loving cat mother who has a history of caring for rescue cats. . She had to retrieve frogs from the clutches of our young cats , feed the fish and supply Cecily the squirrel and her friends with nuts on a regular basis. When we returned from our holiday hot and tired, Iren prepared a lovely supper for us and we felt we were with an old friend not a new acquaintance. We very much hope that she will be able to return to us one day. Thank you Iren.
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Pauline - Bergerac, France
07 April - 22 April 2018
Irene and stephan were superb. They looked after and loved Finn just as we do. They took him on lots of walks and he accompanied them on their trips out. He couldn’t have been looked after any better.
They communicated well before the Sit and during and it was so nice being away knowing that such...Irene and stephan were superb. They looked after and loved Finn just as we do. They took him on lots of walks and he accompanied them on their trips out. He couldn’t have been looked after any better.
They communicated well before the Sit and during and it was so nice being away knowing that such a capable couple were looking after our beloved dog and our property. Nothing troubled them ,they were easy going and relaxed whilst being totally responsible.
We returned after a 15 hour drive to a lovely home cooked meal and a lovely clean house.
I can’t rate them highly enough.
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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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Irene has done 13 house sits since 2017
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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 -
MauguioFranceDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
Sixt-Fer-à-ChevalFranceDec 2017 -
WiesbadenGermanyNov 2017 -
AubonneSwitzerlandOct 2017
