Returning to Italy in July • Experienced house & pet sitter available across Europe

About this sitter

When in Italy, I’m especially interested in sits in or near Rome to be close to my daughter who resides there, though I’m happy to consider opportunities in all areas of Italy and other parts of Europe, particularly where she is welcome to visit me.

I generally prefer longer-term stays, as they allow me to settle into a home and provide consistent, attentive care, but I’m also open to shorter sits when it feels like a good mutual fit.

Below you’ll find a wonderful testimonial I received for a three-month sit where I was caring for two affectionate Russian Blue cats — a truly lovely experience.
—For many other reviews and references see link provided at page bottom- below the MindmyHouse testimonial.

Why they want to house sit

House sitting offers a meaningful way to contribute while continuing my work as a writer, retreat facilitator, and energy practitioner. I enjoy caring for homes and animals, becoming part of a local community for a time, and bringing a calm, attentive presence to the places entrusted to me.

Their experience

My professional background includes retreat leadership, hospitality management, holistic design, and property preparation, all of which inform the care I bring to each home and animals entrusted to me.

I bring many years of experience caring for beautiful homes, gardens, and beloved animal companions—primarily dogs and cats. Animals tend to feel at ease with me, and I with them. I’m attentive to their unique rhythms and care for them with gentleness, respect, and calm presence.

I’ve managed and co-hosted retreats, boutique guest stays, and B&B-style accommodations across Europe and the U.S., supporting not only guests but the atmosphere and integrity of the spaces themselves. My background in holistic design and home aesthetics allows me to maintain environments that feel welcoming, harmonious, and thoughtfully cared for.

Whether you’re seeking someone to care for pets during travel, steward your home in your absence, or support a guest or accommodation property during active stays, seasonal preparation, or transitions, I bring steadiness, discretion, and warm professionalism to every assignment.

I also have experience preparing homes for sale—including staging, coordinating housekeeping, organizing operational systems, and readying properties for listings, viewings, or seasonal openings. I’m comfortable supporting homes that benefit from an attentive, capable, and detail-oriented presence.

In some situations, homeowners or property owners may be seeking support beyond traditional house sitting. Where there is mutual interest, I am happy to discuss additional services aligned with my background in hospitality, retreat environments, property presentation, and guest accommodations.

What can they bring to the assignment

•I work remotely and maintain a quiet, home-based schedule, allowing me to be highly present and attentive to both pets and property throughout a sit.
•Loving, attentive care for dogs and cats, respecting their individual routines and needs
•Thoughtful stewardship of homes, gardens, and living spaces
•Extensive experience supporting retreat properties, guest accommodations, and hospitality environments
•Background in holistic design, home aesthetics, and property presentation
•Clear communication and dependable updates while you are away
•Calm, responsible presence well suited to longer-term sits and intentional living spaces

Please note:
I’m vegetarian and kindly decline any sits involving animal farming or hunting.
For references and testimonials from other platforms, see the link shared at the very bottom of the page below the mindmyhouse testimonial.