Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
At home
Description
We are fully booked for this time, thank you very much!
We are a fit and healty couple. We love the nature, but we don't love our winter!
We have two adult children, a daughter born in 1974 and a son in 1975,
three grandsons and, since September 2024, a little granddaughter.
Felix has worked as a production engineer (metal industry)
and Alice worked in a nursing home for many years.
Interests
Mountain
Plant care
Nature
Vegetarian or vegan
Hiking
Gardening
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
gardening, harvesting, household, hand work, farm work, old-age care, child care, building work (renovate) ...
Age
72 & 76
What else ...
We live in a small hamlet outside a village in the east of Switzerland. And we have an own house with a big vegetable garden. We are vegetarians (since 1984), we don't eat meat, fish and egg. Non smoking!
In winter our garden is "sleeping" and so we can go away.
Hobbies: house and garden, hiking, table tennis, photographing.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
We are vegetarians
Feedback
24 Mar 2025
Left by host (Some maintenance and small ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix stayed with us for three weeks and were wonderful helpers. They're an energetic, hard working couple who don't hesitate in tackling a range of tasks in both the house and garden. They did a fantastic job in clearing up fallen branches and leaves around our large property including removing an old wire fence. They also did some… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Some maintenance and small ...)
We were able to stay with Denise and Pete for a total of three weeks. These hosts were very kind, generous, and always very concerned about us. We first spent a week in their house in Perth. We were very impressed by the practical house with its beautiful Jarrah wooden floors. The few jobs we were able to do in the house and garden that week were… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with gardening and ...)
Jenny has a big heart, we felt comfortable and at home from the first meeting. We were happy that we were able to stay with Jenny for three weeks. She even moved to another room so that we could move into her nicer room, as the guest room was already occupied at that time. That made a big impression on us.
Jenny is a very good cook, you feel that… read more
Jenny is a very good cook, you feel that… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2025
Left by host (Help with gardening and ...) for Workawayer ()
2024 was a highlight of my Workaway experience so far, with 10 or more different workaways staying. However Alice and Felix proved to be the pinnacle of that high point. When Alice and Felix first contacted me about coming to visit I was very curious as they were the most mature Workaways I’d been in contact with. As it turned out they were the… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Explore the outdoors and ...)
We were able to stay with Tracie for three weeks. Thank you Tracie for contacting us. We had a wonderful time in Herberton. Even though Tracie was often traveling for work, she was always interested in doing as much as possible with us or organizing fun activities for us. We would also like to thank Tracie for trusting us to look after her house… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Dec 2024
Left by host (Explore the outdoors and ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice & Felix were a joy to gave around. I had a low stone wall I was hoping Felix could do & he did it to perfection, with very little input or guidance, from cutting the local stone, clamping, cementing, dealt with the cutter breaking etc. Alice worked alongside him or managed her time beautifully, weeding, planting, mulching & even making a… read more
(Excellent
)
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24 Mar 2025
Left by host (Some maintenance and small ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix stayed with us for three weeks and were wonderful helpers. They're an energetic, hard working couple who don't hesitate in tackling a range of tasks in both the house and garden. They did a fantastic job in clearing up fallen branches and leaves around our large property including removing an old wire fence. They also did some… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Some maintenance and small ...)
We were able to stay with Denise and Pete for a total of three weeks. These hosts were very kind, generous, and always very concerned about us. We first spent a week in their house in Perth. We were very impressed by the practical house with its beautiful Jarrah wooden floors. The few jobs we were able to do in the house and garden that week were… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with gardening and ...)
Jenny has a big heart, we felt comfortable and at home from the first meeting. We were happy that we were able to stay with Jenny for three weeks. She even moved to another room so that we could move into her nicer room, as the guest room was already occupied at that time. That made a big impression on us.
Jenny is a very good cook, you feel that… read more
Jenny is a very good cook, you feel that… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2025
Left by host (Help with gardening and ...) for Workawayer ()
2024 was a highlight of my Workaway experience so far, with 10 or more different workaways staying. However Alice and Felix proved to be the pinnacle of that high point. When Alice and Felix first contacted me about coming to visit I was very curious as they were the most mature Workaways I’d been in contact with. As it turned out they were the… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Explore the outdoors and ...)
We were able to stay with Tracie for three weeks. Thank you Tracie for contacting us. We had a wonderful time in Herberton. Even though Tracie was often traveling for work, she was always interested in doing as much as possible with us or organizing fun activities for us. We would also like to thank Tracie for trusting us to look after her house… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2024
Left by host (Explore the outdoors and ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice & Felix were a joy to gave around. I had a low stone wall I was hoping Felix could do & he did it to perfection, with very little input or guidance, from cutting the local stone, clamping, cementing, dealt with the cutter breaking etc. Alice worked alongside him or managed her time beautifully, weeding, planting, mulching & even making a… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix came to my place initially for 3 weeks but ended up staying for over 6 weeks.
I have never had such a hard working couple at my property. They were able to do absolutely anything I asked from them and they did it as if they were working on their own home. They absolutely went above and beyond what I expected. Their work ethic was… read more
I have never had such a hard working couple at my property. They were able to do absolutely anything I asked from them and they did it as if they were working on their own home. They absolutely went above and beyond what I expected. Their work ethic was… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help mainly with maintaining ...)
We stayed nearly six weeks with Debbie, even though we had only arranged for three weeks.
Debbie is such a great host, we can recommend her hightly.
From the first day on we felt like at home. Debbie is warmly, generously, open, sensitive, honest and trusting. We have had so many great and deep conversations. Also we really appreciated she always… read more
Debbie is such a great host, we can recommend her hightly.
From the first day on we felt like at home. Debbie is warmly, generously, open, sensitive, honest and trusting. We have had so many great and deep conversations. Also we really appreciated she always… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me finish up the barn in ...)
We were allowed to live with Maree and Ron for a whole month. From the first day we felt very comfortable and at home. Maree was very warm, generous and always very grateful. Felix and I were allowed to live alone in the loft, with our own bathroom. It was very important to Maree that we could see and experience as much as possible. She also… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2020
Left by host (Help me finish up the barn in ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix from the first day, was like welcoming family, a brother and sister in the house, they wanted to get stuck into caring and projects straightaway, they are an amazing team but work just as well independently, honest, and hardworking, loving, compassionate and fun, easy going, very accommodating. They are good huggers and always… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
We had 3 impressively weeks in this lively family with Lynore and Greg. Every day we enjoyed the beautiful view to the sea and the Kapiti Island. Lynore is a very good cook of healthy vegan meals, you will not gain weight with them. She drove us to a nice bush walk and together we could enjoy a wonderful day in the Staglands animal park, too.… read more
(Very good)
20 Mar 2019
Left by host (Learn about permaculture and ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix were a pleasure to host. They went above and beyond for us, adding value to the property and helping us move forward with our many projects. And they were great company. All the very best!
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and enjoy paradise in ...)
We stayed one week at Judy's and Bruce's wonderful home. In such a beautiful and peaceful garden to work was a pleasure for us. We enjoyed every day to be there, it was like we were in the paradise.
From the first day we felt very welcome, they were so friendly and helpful. We were able to learn a lot, about gardening, that was very interesting.… read more
From the first day we felt very welcome, they were so friendly and helpful. We were able to learn a lot, about gardening, that was very interesting.… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We had the very great pleasure of having Alice and Felix with us for a week. They were extremely hard workers and transformed many areas on our property which had become quite overgrown. They worked steadily and quickly through each task until it was done and did not concern themselves with watching the clock. Sometimes it was hard to make them… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Family homestay in a quiet ...)
We were allowed to spend four weeks as a family member with Cami, Felix, and their two sweet daughters Jana and Frieda. My husband was able to do various carpentry work, such as a wood paneling at the cheminee and a storage space in the sofa bed. He also enjoyed the design of the garden path. I enjoyed working in the garden as if it were mine.… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2019
Left by host (Family homestay in a quiet ...) for Workawayer ()
Alice and Felix are staying with us throughout January. They have been sweetly and joyfully helping us through the heat with their positive attitudes and inexhaustable energy. Our garden thrives and has been tidied weeded and mulched by Alice. We've tackled some deep cleaning and decluttering with their support. Our house has amazingly been kept… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help us in the upkeep of ...)
Dear Catherine and Fintan,
Every day was a happy day we had with you during our seven week stay. We enjoyed the breathtaking views and especially the beautiful morning moods.
Fintan was always in effort, that we had enough time to explore the island, besides working. He also gave us some very good tips for hikes or excursions.
We also enjoyed… read more
Every day was a happy day we had with you during our seven week stay. We enjoyed the breathtaking views and especially the beautiful morning moods.
Fintan was always in effort, that we had enough time to explore the island, besides working. He also gave us some very good tips for hikes or excursions.
We also enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay and help at our vegan ...)
Dear Jodie and Andrew,
During the two weeks with you we felt very comfortable. We appreciate it very much that we had family connection. Jodie, we also enjoyed your creative and very good vegan dinner every day.
Being allowed to participate in this beautiful garden that was a great pleasure for us.
It was a terrible pity to be only two weeks with… read more
During the two weeks with you we felt very comfortable. We appreciate it very much that we had family connection. Jodie, we also enjoyed your creative and very good vegan dinner every day.
Being allowed to participate in this beautiful garden that was a great pleasure for us.
It was a terrible pity to be only two weeks with… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2018
Left by host (Stay and help at our vegan ...) for Workawayer ()
Thank you Alice and Felix for visiting with us and helping in the garden.
It has been such a pleasure getting to know you, we miss you already.
Wishing you many happy travel adventures xoxo
Love from Jodie and family .
It has been such a pleasure getting to know you, we miss you already.
Wishing you many happy travel adventures xoxo
Love from Jodie and family .
(Excellent)
