Farmstay Heraklion, Greece

3.5
(3 reviews)3

Living and Working on Crete – German-speaking caretakers wanted

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Connect with nature
A traveler recommended this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

16h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

German-speaking caretakers for Gabriella's Garden on Crete wanted For October and November 2026 I am looking for a reliable person, a couple, or two good friends who would like to become part of Gabriella's Garden for a few weeks. Gabriella's Garden is not an ordinary hotel. It is a special place by the sea on Crete, where art, nature and hospitality come together. While I partly work in Germany and run workshops through

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Requirements

  • Intermediate German or Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

3.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Meeting locals
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 3. Good health and well-being
Agostina Tais

Argentina

5

Being at the farm was an incredibly rewarding experience. I went there seeking to learn and connect with people, and I also found a home. Gabriella is a wonderful person with a great personality and wisdom. She creates beautiful spaces and a wonderful community among her guests, which she made me feel a part of. And I would say that was the key to being able to give my 100% when doing my job. I felt like I belonged there and wanted to give my best and put my heart into every task, from cleaning the rooms to the heaviest chores in the farm. Eternally grateful❤️

3 months ago

Alexandre

Canada

5

I spent 1 month at the farm, and after lots of traveling and moving around, the quietness and nature was exactly what I needed. As it was the shoulder season, there weren't many guests and so we (me and one other volunteer) spent most of our time with general cleaning and renovations of the property. We did some landscaping, painting (with lime) and helped build a shelter for the rabbits they have, which was difficult but fulfilling personally. Hours were always respected, Gabriella makes amazing food and always took care of us. Also there is a beautiful beach 3mins away by foot.

4 months ago

Noemi

Italy

1

Unfortunately, this experience did not match the listing.

The accommodation differed from the photos, as the volunteer rooms were open shelters rather than proper rooms.

Meals were repetitive and limited. There were also issues with basic facilities, including a prolonged lack of running water.

The biggest issue for me was the workspace. I had informed the host that I work remotely and needed a private, quiet space, but none of the available areas were suitable.

Overall I felt the experience was more focused on free labour than on the cultural exchange described.

3 months ago


Gabriella replied

I would like to clarify one important point for future hosts and volunteers. Before your arrival, I was not aware that you worked remotely, it was never communicated that you would need a completely private, quiet room for around eight hours a day for video meetings with your camera and microphone. If I had known this in advance, I would have explained that our place is a shared, community-based eenvironment and that I cannot provide a private office for daily remote work.

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