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Host rating
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Last replied
20 Jun 2025
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Description
Originally from the Rheinland, I have lived in England and Australia for the last 40 years. My eco house in Torquay has a big vegetable garden and fruit trees.
I am a 5 Minute walk from the beach and the shops.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Culture
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
History
Cooking & food
Books
Dancing
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I was an English teacher and I’m happy to help with travellers’ English skills. I continue to work with Aboriginal people and I’m able to talk about culture, history and environment in Australia. Also, I can point out good surf and lend a board. I also love my garden and cook with lots of fresh food, so I can also teach you to garden and about all my plants!
Help
Hello - I’d be happy with roughly 3 hours of help a day or any other arrangement that suits. I appreciate help with daily living tasks. Particularly gardening, house work and cooking.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I was an English and English literature teacher and I also speak fluent German
Accommodation
The accomodation is one bedroom with a double bed and your bathroom.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, I would be happy to host people that need to work from home!
Space for parking camper vans
Welcome for campers, but you would need to park in the street or down the road as I have a small driveway!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.9)
Gisela is super friendly and nice to talk to. She has a lot of interesting stories to tell. And… read more
we liked the accommodation a lot, it had everything you would need and more. the garden work was pleasant and the neighbourhood was very peaceful, with only 3 min walk to the beach to go swimming! We… read more
We learned some new recipes and cooking skills and enjoyed the time here to the fullest.
It felt like home 🌻🏡🍦☀️
We especially enjoyed her beautiful garden with a huge variety of veggies and fruits.
She has a great knowledge of culture, politics and history which is nice to listen to.
We really… read more
Thanks so much for letting me into your wonderful home , I couldn’t have hoped for a better Workaway experience! I already miss those sunny mornings working in your garden picking those pesky weeds.. Helping you make those scrumptious dinners - fresh vegetables from your beautiful garden & waffles & ice cream for dessert!.. And those… read more
The house is very comfortable and pleasant, well situated near the sea, Gisela is a very attentive and appreciative person to discover. Gisela has a beautiful and long life story. One week stay very pleasant.
