Your Hosts
About us
LOOK INTO THEIR
HEARTS
We thought that you might want to know a bit more about us as your hosts and the whole Stäfeli family. And how could one find out more than with extraordinary questions, as you may well know them from the good old friendship books? But there is one thing you probably already know about us: We really care about maximizing your time here.
Take a deeper look into the heart of the Stäfeli family here.
hosts
Gitti Birk
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Where to find you at Stäfeli
As often as possible at the reception - otherwise everywhere else in the house. In the evenings often in the kitchen.
A book that makes you happy or touches you
Currently, the “Neapolitan Quartet” by Elena Ferrante.
What does “happiness” mean to you?
I am happy. Family, health, trust, but also satisfaction are important. As well as a fulfilling job - in my case, being a host, which really positively excites me, even though it can be very strenuous and demanding.
If you were a tree, which one would you be?
A chestnut. It has beautiful leaves and the fruit is prickly outside and tender inside. But in the Celtic Tree Circle, I would also be an ash tree - that suits me well, too.
Your favourite quote
"Life is a choice. It is your life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness." - Bronnie Ware
What is your personal holiday recipe for Stäfeli guests?
Arrive and consciously experience the time together with your loved ones or just with yourself. Enjoy the uncomplicated hospitality and cosiness of Stäfeli. Grab a book from the various book stations in the house and just relax. That's how you can recharge!
If you could only eat one dish from today onward, what would it be?
A difficult question since I love to eat... but Risotto with strips of beef fillet would be great!
Who is the comic hero/heroine of your childhood?
Wickie from 'Wickie and the Strong Men' - he was so clever.
Heinz Birk
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Where to find you at Stäfeli
During the day, I am busy with my wine shop, and in the evenings, you can find me at our wine restaurant Achtele or cooking at grandma's oven.
A book that makes you happy or touches you
When my order book for wine orders and reservations at the Achtele is full.
What does “happiness” mean to you?
Most important is health.
If you were a tree, which one would you be?
A birch - my namesake and a beautiful tree.
Your favourite quote
"No day has enough time, but every day we should take time for ourselves."
What is your personal holiday recipe for Stäfeli guests?
Be happy and enjoy time here.
If you could only eat one dish from today onward, what would it be?
Stew, because then I always have a bit of everything.
Who is the comic hero/heroine of your childhood?
Asterix and Obelix.
Steffi Birk
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Where to find you at Stäfeli
Our guests notice it immediately upon arrival: I am mainly at the reception. Of course, I also help wherever help is needed. By the way, English and French are spoken fluently at Stäfeli - a service that our international guests always appreciate.
A book that makes you happy or touches you
"The Art of Hearing Heartbeats" by Jan-Phillip Sendker.
What does “happiness” mean to you?
Spending time with family and friends - no matter where and how.
If you were a tree, which one would you be?
Then I would be a maple tree like the one in front of our door.
Your favorite quote
"Life begins when time doesn't matter."
What is your personal holiday recipe for Stäfeli guests?
Plenty of time for oneself and the family. A pinch of motivation for skiing, hiking, mountaineering, or cross-country skiing. A good book that makes you happy. Craving for Vorarlberg Käsknöpfle or the many good dishes in Achtele. A good game that brings joy to everyone and a bit of luck and fun in life.
If you could only eat one dish from today onward, what would it be?
Vorarlberg Käsknöpfle with lots of fried onions (preferably those from Dad).
Who is the comic hero/heroine of your childhood?
Bibi Blocksberg.
Thomas Krichbaum
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Where to find you at Stäfeli
Mainly in our wine restaurant Achtele, in the Allerlei – Krämerei.GenussRaum, or at the reception with Steffi.
A book that makes you happy or touches you
"Winterkartoffelknödel" by Rita Falk - always makes me laugh.
What does “happiness” mean to you?
Spending time with the people I love.
If you were a tree, which one would you be?
A stone pine, as a good schnapps can be made from it.
Your favourite quote
"The true art of life is to find beauty in the ordinary."
What is your personal holiday recipe for Stäfeli guests?
250g family
150ml love
2 tablespoons fun
1 pinch of action
100g cosziness
If you could only eat one dish from today onward, what would it be?
Fleischkäse (a typical Austrian kind of meat loaf)
Who is the comic hero/heroine of your childhood?
Batman.
