Living and Working on Crete – German-speaking caretakers wanted
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
What you offer
16 hours of help 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
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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
Program Details
That's especially important to me
You should speak German so that you can communicate well with my father. He also lives on the property and is happy about friendly people around him.
Your tasks
take care of the chickens and rabbits
check on my father daily
keep his kitchen tidy and support him a bit in daily life
occasionally clean guest rooms and keep things in order
handle small tasks in the garden
simply be present and create a pleasant atmosphere
It's not about working eight hours a day. What matters more is that someone is there who takes responsibility and contributes to the place.