Our team

Who's behind gast&hof?

Treat yourself to something different! Enjoy nature, the splendid view, and our hospitality.

A guesthouse («gast») and farm («hof») - operated by Ursula Knuchel Streit, teacher for home economics, and Reto Streit, farmer and social educator.

As owner and proprietor, Ursula and Reto run the entire business in a co-management partnership.

Reto Streit and Ursula Knuchel Streit

Our core team

Reto Streit

Reto Streit

Farmer and social educator
Co-management, 100% workload

I run the entire business as part of a joint management partnership with my wife Ursula, and I am responsible for the farming side of the business.

I always keep an eye on the big picture and make prudent and timely decisions. I particularly enjoy the variety of work on our farm and the collaboration with the various team members in my day-to-day work.

Ursula Knuchel Streit

Ursula Knuchel Streit

teacher for home economics
Co-management, 100% workload

I run the entire business as part of a joint management partnership with my husband Reto, and I am responsible for the agritourism side of the business.

I enjoy the variety of tasks on our farm and the contact with all sorts of people in particular.

Till Häberli

Till Häberli

Metalworker
Agriculture, 45-50% workload

I play a part in shaping the entire agricultural cycle, from plant to animal.

I have felt at home on the farm since I was a child and I value learning the craft from the ground up and working with animals and in nature.

Lisa Habegger

Lisa Habegger

Baker / Pastry Chef
Guesthouse, 10–15% workload

I help clean the guest rooms and regularly bake the gast&hof bread.

The work is a pleasant change from my everyday routine and there’s a good atmosphere in the team.

Marcus Bräuer

Marcus Bräuer

Field sales representative Zweifel Chips&Snacks
Agriculture, 10–15% workload

I work in agriculture and as an all-rounder.

I appreciate the flexible work, which feels more like a hobby.

Ursula Rüegsegger

Ursula Rüegsegger

Head of Restoration, swimming instructor
Guesthouse, 10-15% workload

I potter about in and around the house, focusing on the guest rooms and preparing breakfast and catering.

I like the family atmosphere and the friendly vibe, it makes you feel at home.

Olha Havriushenko

Olha Havriushenko

Accountant
Guesthouse, 5-10% workload

I help look after the silkworms, prepare the rooms at the bed & breakfast, and assist the team with guided tours and events.

I particularly enjoy the varied nature of the work and the fact that I get to work with both people and nature.

Johnny Schaufelberger

Johnny Schaufelberger

Law graduate
Agriculture, 10% workload

I work seasonally as a farmhand.

I enjoy working outdoors, with the animals, and looking after the garden and trees.

Barbara Schmid

Barbara Schmid

Agronomist
Guesthouse, 10% workload

I help with cleaning the guest rooms and with the "Hof-Cheer".

I really appreciate the friendly working atmosphere.

Severin Streit

Severin Streit

Student
Agriculture, 10 % workload

I help out on the farm and do a bit of everything on the business.

I enjoy working outdoors.

Further working irregularly and on call with us:

  • Annalise and Hansueli Streit-Brunner
  • Vera Streit
  • Hans-Ruedi Mäder
  • Dominic Hauser
  • Silvan Hauser
  • Mathias, Sarina and Daniela Zürcher
  • Aline Kaufmann
  • Fabienne Curty
  • Thomas von Sauberzweig
  • Nik Jeitziner, Joel Wüthrich *
  • Pullets loading helpers: Colette, Urs, Peter, Tom, Ueli, Cristian, Fabian

* Civil service

Team 2022

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Impressions gast&hof team event

Team 2022