Wellness isn’t something you buy back from a broken system. For me, it looks like movement, animals, open land, and being present wherever I am.
Reliable, attentive home and companion care rooted in calm presence, consistency, and thoughtful stewardship.
Whether I’m caring for companions during an extended house sit, providing dog walks or drop-in visits, tending to gardens and household routines, or overseeing the day-to-day stewardship of your home, I approach every responsibility with patience, attentiveness, and respect for the unique rhythms of your home, companions, and established care practices.
A Thoughtful Approach to Home & Companion Stewardship
One of the things I value most about home and companion stewardship is the opportunity to care for both living spaces and living beings in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and genuinely supportive—not rushed or transactional.
Over the years, I’ve been entrusted with caring for homes, companions, gardens, and established household routines through a variety of house sitting experiences. Those experiences have shaped a calm, adaptable approach centered around:
- Respecting established household routines and operating procedures
- Maintaining a stable, lived-in, and well-cared-for home environment
- Providing patient, attentive care tailored to each companion’s individual needs
- Paying close attention to behavioral, environmental, and household cues
- Supporting the natural rhythms of both the home and the companions entrusted to my care
Whether I’m caring for a companion who thrives on consistency, tending to a thoughtfully maintained property, or following the unique routines that help a household run smoothly, my goal is always the same: to provide dependable stewardship that allows you to travel with greater peace of mind.
If you’d like to learn more about the philosophy that inspires my approach to house sitting and slow, intentional travel, I invite you to read my article here:
Services
Dog Walking
- Neighborhood walks tailored to your companion’s routine
- Gentle pacing based on your companion’s age, energy level, and needs
- Fresh water and basic care check-ins
- Photo update available according to your selected Stewardship Package
Drop-In Visits
- Feeding and fresh water
- Potty breaks and companionship
- Exercise or enrichment as appropriate
- Medication administration (when agreed before booking)
- Home check while you’re away
- Photo updates according to your selected Stewardship Package
House & Companion Stewardship
- Overnight or extended stays
- Care for companions according to their established routines
- Plant care and routine home stewardship
- Mail and package collection
- Maintaining a calm, lived-in presence while you’re away
- Thoughtful communication throughout your booking according to your selected Stewardship Package
Property Stewardship
Careful stewardship of your home’s established routines and operating procedures
- Routine monitoring of household systems according to your provided instructions
- Irrigation and watering systems
- Solar, generator, and backup power procedures
- Pool, spa, and water feature monitoring as agreed before booking
- Garden, greenhouse, and outdoor stewardship as agreed before booking
- Mail and package collection
- Coordination with scheduled service providers (such as landscapers or cleaners) when arranged in advance
- Thoughtful observation of your property while you’re away, with timely communication if any concerns arise
Every home is unique. I take pride in carefully following your established routines, household procedures, and written instructions so your home continues to receive thoughtful, dependable stewardship throughout your time away.
Experience & References
I have several years of experience providing house sitting, companion care, and home stewardship through platforms such as TrustedHousesitters, along with private bookings and repeat sits. Throughout these experiences, I’ve been entrusted with caring for a wide variety of homes, companions, and established household routines.
My experience includes caring for:
- Dogs and cats
- Multi-companion households
- Senior companions
- Companions with individualized routines and care preferences
- Houseplants, gardens, and routine outdoor care
- Mail and package collection
- Household systems and property routines followed according to homeowner instructions
- Extended house sits requiring dependable, day-to-day home stewardship
References are available on my Housesitting Portfolio.
You can also view my MindMyHouse profile and reviews.
Kind Words From Previous Sits
We felt very comfortable inviting her into our home.
I could tell my dog was calm just being near her, and he is a rescue.
Communication during the sit was excellent.
She gave me so much peace of mind.
If you give her a comprehensive set of instructions, she will follow it meticulously.
She left my house cleaner than she found it.
Read More Reviews → Trusted Housesitters
Availability & Booking
If you’re interested in working together, feel free to reach out with:
- your location
- the type of care needed
- dates requested
- and a brief introduction to your home and/or companions
At this time, services are arranged through direct communication to ensure a good fit for both the animals and the household environment.
Contact
Email: homesteward@gloryingrowth.com
You may also reach out through:
- TrustedHousesitters
- MindMyHouse
I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your pets 🐾