Rediscovering old china. Creating something new from something old with your own hands. This is the idea behind “Die Hochstapler”. And it is definitely a great one!

All beginnings are difficult

For Diana and Michael Wimmer and Lienbacher the year 2016 starts out with a good idea, lots of trial and error and not a few broken cups and plates. But – right around the Easter Holidays – “Die Hochstapler” is born. The production starts in the town of Salzburg, at the kitchen table of a small flat. It is the table of Diana and Michael. The two are bound by a love of good food, music, visits to the flea market, extraordinary designs and an enthusiasm for experimenting – with food, wood, clay, metal, textiles, stone and porcelain.

The product line

Since then the two of them design handmade étagères out of vintage china – according to their customers wishes. Every piece is unique! On their website their patrons may piece together their very own creation from a variety of options. Then Diana and Michael build the étagère after their customers design and send it out. For the undecided or those who like to be surprised there is also the possibility to let the “Hochstapler” decide. In addition, the works of the “Hochstapler” are for sale at select shops.

But that is not everything by any means! Maybe you have some old plates and cups lying around the house no longer matching any of your other china but too beautiful to throw out? Well, Diana and Michael have just the thing for you – their drill service: Just bring over your old china (upon prior arrangement) and within three days they will transform it into your personalized étagère ready for pick-up.

Curious? Come take a look!

Die Hochstapler
Diana & Michael Wimmer & Lienbacher
Auweg 36
5102 Anthering

Email: office@diehochstapler.at

Veronika and Josef Spitaler took over the small farm from Veronikas parents in 2006, but the “Seppengut” was first mentioned in records in the year 1896. In their work as farmers the trained midwife and the mechatronics engineer found not only an occupation but a calling.

Together with their three sons (Luca, Samuel and Vitus) they passionately raise and nourish the organic geese and turkeys that roam the pastures of their farm.

Happy animals – tasty roasts

By the way, the tasty organic turkeys may be preorder year-round, the organic geese only in November, around St. Martin’s Day. To do so, just visit the website of the organic poultry farm Seppengut and maybe also check out the wonderful life the animals lead on Veronika’s and Josef’s farm. The best reason to enjoy your roast without a guilty conscience!

Care for a “Martinigansl” (roasted goose) or organic turkey?

Biohof Seppengut
Veronika und Josef Spitaler
Berg 12
5102 Anthering

Email: info@biohof-seppengut.at

Adelheid and Thomas Leitner took over the market stall from Adelheid’s parents, Johann und Friedrich Muckenhammer, a few years ago. The two of them run their business with lots of love and passion and always aim to offer the best service to their customers.

They are also doing their best to incorporate the rural culture and craft into their regional products. Their motivation derives from their patrons satisfaction. Come rain or shine: Adelheid and Thomas Leitner are found at the farmer’s markets to provide their customers with the best, freshest goods.

By the way, the range of their products is very versatile: from baked goods fresh from the oven, to cakes and pastries, traditional dumpling variations, vegetarian strudels and even smoked foods. There is something for every taste! And this is the reason why the two have so many regulars. They put their trust in Adelheid and Thomas and appreciate the regional products sold at a fair price.

Off to the market

They may be found at a variety of farmer’s markets:

• Every Wednesday and Saturday in the pedestrian area of Freilassing (Germany)
• Every Thursday at the “Salzburger Schranne” (farmer’s market at the forecourt of the St. Andrä church)
• Every Friday in Bad Reichenhall in front of the town hall
• Every Saturday at the “Salzburger Grünmarkt” at the Universitätsplatz

With this multitude of locations everybody can succeed in getting hold of their favorite tidbit!

Keen to try some of their products?

Email: Heidileitner@a1.net

Rosi and Martin Klinger are organic farmers by conviction. They started out with market gardening to supply a buyer who, among other things, sold products on the organic market. But when the demand for organic produce grew they decided to open their own farm shop.

Organic vegetables at their finest

Their lovingly furnished farm shop is stocked with seasonal vegetables but they also produce vegetables suitable for storage for the cold winter months. To be able to offer fresh ingredients for cooking all year round they also buy in organic vegetables from other sources. But their biggest plus is their own produce – you only get freshness like this if you buy straight from the source! According to the principle: “Harvest today – sell tomorrow, without long routes of transport!”

Jonesing for some fresh vegetables?

Biogemüse Klingerbauer
Rosi und Martin Klinger
Berg 5
5102 Anthering

Email: klingerbauer@aon.at

Writing runs in author Sabine Niedermayer’s blood. Even in her youth she started writing stories and poems, furnishing them with detailed and realistic paintings of her own design. Her passion for writing and the creative process are unbroken till this day.

Luckily for us, because now there are not only fantastic novels and colorful illustrations but also a variety of other unique products, created with loving craftsmanship. This not only provides exciting entertainment but also a direct and very personal connection to the characters from her books. Especially the younger audience appreciates the opportunity to get into contact with the story and its characters, turning reading and being read to into a holistic experience.

Books, fantasy and co.

Sabine offers a truly diverse range of products, putting great care into their customization and connection to her books and characters. This concept is highly praised by her patrons. For instance, her series of children’s books about a cheeky unicorn going on extraordinary adventures with its friend, is a humorous and enthralling companion for many of her youngest readers. Additionally, she offers matching T-shirts, cuddle pillows, coloring books or notepads and even a board game, featuring the heroes of the series. And, by request, Sabine even creates watercolor paintings of her characters and scenes from her popular children’s books.

But Sabine doesn’t only cater to children – she also supplies young adults with hours of undiluted reading pleasure: Her books give them a chance to dive into different worlds, explore them together with the heroes of the stories and even fight seemingly superior enemies, who’s identity is often kept a mystery up to the end of the books.

How to get your hands on Sabines books:

Since as an author Sabine is not bound to a certain location, she primarily interacts with her readers and fans through social media. In addition, she is also present at prominent book fairs, for example Frankfurt and Berlin, and sometimes displays her books at Christmas markets. She also does readings for kids and young adults and participates in writing circles.

She often travels alone but also works closely with publishers, lectors and designers. The author also enjoys the regular exchange with her readers and other authors. Due to her long years of writing Sabine draws on a rich treasure trove of experience and professional partners who aid and accompany her projects.

Curious?

Contact Sabine to plan a reading or get a personal dedication for one of her books.

Gerne könnt ihr Sabine bezüglich einer Lesung kontaktieren oder eine persönliche Widmung für eines der Bücher haben. Writing a short email to autorin.niedermayr@gmx.at will do the trick!

Or you could check out her facebook or instagram page:

Who wouldn’t want a “Hausfreund” (aprox. “friend of the family”) who sorts things out, gets stuff done and takes care of troubling tasks? Between job, family and work around the house most people don’t know whether they are coming or going, fretting over when to squeeze in necessary repairs, gardening or other chores. Thank heavens that in Anthering there is someone like Helmutz Holzner a.k.a. the “Hausfreund”.

Helmuth steps in whenever there are small repairs around the house, electronics or furniture in need of disposal or there is need for a house sitter during a vacation. He is there when a lawn needs mowing, a hedge needs trimming or leaves need raking. You are in desperate need for someone to help you around the garage? Look no further! Helmuth Holzner is the guy for you! He offers pick-up and drop-off service for the car repair shop as well as the driving of seasonally used vehicles. But those are only a few of his available services.

Robots for lawn and pool

In addition to his activities as the “Hausfreund”, Helmuth is also a service partner for two very reliable robots:

The lawn robot “Ambrogio”, made by the Italian manufacturer ZCS (Zucchetti Centro Sistemi) is perfectly suited for daily lawn services and can even manage slopes. He is extremely quiet and his integrated mulching function promotes a healthy lawn that needs (almost) no additional fertilizer.

Also available through Helmuth is the pool robot NEMH2O by ZCS. This wire- and hoseless robot works with underwater induction charging and therefore can stay in the pool year-round. Fully automatic, NEMH2O cleans the floor and walls of the pool even if there is someone in it. So your pool will look clean and welcoming at all times!

Curious to know more?

Reactivating a small closed down farm was the successful kick-off for Daniela’s and Florian’s livelong dream to build something of their own. Here, they live and work in harmony with their animals and nature and are perfectly content and happy. That they can make a living from it is almost secondary.

Providing mobile housing for their chickens is the perfect way to keep their hens happy and the pasture from overutilization. Once every few days the mobile house is moved along, providing the chickens with fresh new grass and giving the grazed pasture time to recover.

By the way, the Schneidergütl does not only sell fresh eggs but also a variety of organic spelt pasta.

If you would like to try some of Daniela’s and Florian’s products you don’t have to look far: their self-service farm shop is placed right next to the road, just a short distance from their farm in Würzenberg. And while you are at it, why not check out the hens and their mobile chicken coop on the adjacent field?

Piqued your interest? Come find us:

Florian Klinger
Würzenberg 45
5102 Anthering

Email: fjklinger@gmail.com
Web: www.schneiderguetl.at

The “Goisngut” chicken run really is something special! This is obvious to everyone who comes by for a visit. For 30 years the farm has been home to a flock of happy hens and roosters scampering around, laying eggs – well, the chickens do, anyway. But selling eggs was not enough for Claudia and Martin and so they expanded their range and now their customers are treated to a variety of home-made high-quality pasta!

And the patrons love their “Ei-Dente” (a cute play on the Italian “al dente”). The noodles produced at their little pasta workshop are made only with Austrian durum wheat, spelt grit and the fresh “Salzburger Landei” (farm eggs from Salzburg) – straight from the hen.

Their products can be found directly at their farm in Wurmassing, where they are currently working  on a new farm shop to create a nicer shopping experience for their patrons.

You won’t find any “employees” at the Goisngut but as a family-run business everyone – from ages 7 to 73 – pitches in. This close contact to the family is one of the things customers appreciate most when visiting the farm. And so the family would like to take the chance to say “Thank you” to all their faithful customers and  assure them that they will work their hardest to keep up the high standards that are so important to everyone.

Fancy some Ei-Dente?

Goisngut
Claudia and Martin Leberer
Wurmassing 12
5102 Anthering

Email: martin_leberer@gmx.at
Web: www.salzburgerland-ei.at