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Hi there!
We live in a beautiful, open-air forest area of Girona, near the beaches of the Costa Brava, where I often swim.
Since we're older, we'd appreciate a volunteer helping us with the garden and around the house.
I usually cook for everyone, although I welcome cooking enthusiasts. I also load the dishes and wash clothes, and I usually do the housework alone. If I needed help, I'd ask if you'd be happy to help me, but despite my age handicap, I'm proud to do it.
I don't like people who drink a lot or use hard drugs
I usually prefer to welcome volunteers with comments or references.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Luisa
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a nice area of Spain to explore, language practise. visit nearby places. Discover Spanish way of life.
Help
As I'm a senior citizen, I'd appreciate it if a volunteer could help me with gardening, DIY, driving me to the beach, and help me finish some projects I always have, such as painting, sawing, nailing, etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Sign Language (BSL): Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
English, I’m still learning it Italian, I would love learning it French, I’d like to unrusty it
Accommodation
Bed in bedroom
Ethernet connexion 24/7
Living with us like a family
Your alcohol and tobacco will be on you (BYOB).
What else ...
Maximum number of volunteers I can host: 1
Maximum length of stay: 1 week to 3 months. I make no commitment to stay longer.
I prefer not to share my devices. Thank you for your understanding.
I offer my volunteers:
- I treat the workaway as another member of the family
- A single room with a work desk
- Bed, food, linens, and shower
- 24/7 Ethernet connection
- Go swimming at the beaches of the Costa Brava
Public transportation information: Plane arrival at GRO Airport
TRAIN and long- and medium-distance buses to Girona station, from where buses depart to Bonmati, a bus stop 2.7 km from the house, where I can also pick you up.
I can lend a bicycle to get around the area.
Restrictions for my guests:
No drugs, weapons, or alcohol are allowed.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 759785571671
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Feedback (11)
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
Giorgio has been an excellent guest. He arrives by his own way by his bike, I catched him by Warm Showers but I convince him to stay longer as a WA. It has been a really good shot, he is extrremelly polite, well attitude to help at home in my garden, he also fixed my mosquito nets, he is very interesting guy to meet because his good nature person,… read more
(Excellent
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22 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Egor)
Egor came home for 20 days and I'm very happy to had his help. He has done a very good job when he pruned my long fence and whatever I asked him to do.
In addition is a good company and he has been eager to help as much as I needed.
He is polite, well educated, working very good with his hands and he's a great company.
I fully recomend you host… read more
In addition is a good company and he has been eager to help as much as I needed.
He is polite, well educated, working very good with his hands and he's a great company.
I fully recomend you host… read more
(Excellent
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24 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonti has benn an awesome volunteer, always good mood and he works hard and perfect! Unfortunately I was sick and I couldn't show him my area and beaches.
Jonti, thank you very much!!! I wish you luck in your bike trip.
I fully recomend you host Jonti if you have a chance :)
Jonti, thank you very much!!! I wish you luck in your bike trip.
I fully recomend you host Jonti if you have a chance :)
(Excellent
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Feedback
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
Giorgio has been an excellent guest. He arrives by his own way by his bike, I catched him by Warm Showers but I convince him to stay longer as a WA. It has been a really good shot, he is extrremelly polite, well attitude to help at home in my garden, he also fixed my mosquito nets, he is very interesting guy to meet because his good nature person,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Egor)
Egor came home for 20 days and I'm very happy to had his help. He has done a very good job when he pruned my long fence and whatever I asked him to do.
In addition is a good company and he has been eager to help as much as I needed.
He is polite, well educated, working very good with his hands and he's a great company.
I fully recomend you host… read more
In addition is a good company and he has been eager to help as much as I needed.
He is polite, well educated, working very good with his hands and he's a great company.
I fully recomend you host… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonti has benn an awesome volunteer, always good mood and he works hard and perfect! Unfortunately I was sick and I couldn't show him my area and beaches.
Jonti, thank you very much!!! I wish you luck in your bike trip.
I fully recomend you host Jonti if you have a chance :)
Jonti, thank you very much!!! I wish you luck in your bike trip.
I fully recomend you host Jonti if you have a chance :)
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
Increíbles semanas junto a Luisa y Juan! Sin duda alguna la mejor experiencia de workaway que he tenido.. Desde el primer día me han tratado como uno mas de la familia. Jamás olvidaré estos brillantes 20 días!! Recomiendo a todo aquel que tenga ganas de ayudar y pasar un buen momento que venga a este hermoso lugar.. Yo, por mi parte Volveré a… read more
8 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
What can I say about this incredible volunteer? Sebas has been an awesome workaway, we would like to adopt him forever! Clean, polite, fun, always god mood and nice behaviour, smart, really hardworking, Sebas has been an excelent help at home and we feel really safe with him.
Sebas, come back when you want, you'll be very welcome at home, which… read more
Sebas, come back when you want, you'll be very welcome at home, which… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Diederik72)
How can I say about this awesome volunteer?
Hardware and software I required from him, he has been well done all of them remarkably :)
Diederik has been, by far, the best workaway I've ever had, honestly!
Diederik is a really hard worker volunteer, always with a good mood, easy going, kind, loving, tidy, careful with my staff, whatever device… read more
Hardware and software I required from him, he has been well done all of them remarkably :)
Diederik has been, by far, the best workaway I've ever had, honestly!
Diederik is a really hard worker volunteer, always with a good mood, easy going, kind, loving, tidy, careful with my staff, whatever device… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Diederik72) for host
I had an amazing experience staying at Luisa's, she was so much more than just a host, she really is a friend! The house was great, the area is nice, the atmosphere is very relaxing, and Indi is an open minded free spirit who is fun to hang out with! And I also enjoyed the company of Juan, a smart and relaxed man to be around with. I wish I could… read more
31 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (carlesol)
Carlos has been a very helpful volunteer, very hard worker, polite, clean always good mood and we spent time together.
Carlos, thanks for coming home and tidy all my staff in my home, even in my wood cabin and taking care of my garden.
I fully recommend this volunteer, especially if you like talking with and listening his histories
Again, thank… read more
Carlos, thanks for coming home and tidy all my staff in my home, even in my wood cabin and taking care of my garden.
I fully recommend this volunteer, especially if you like talking with and listening his histories
Again, thank… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (preiss7)
We, at home, are still astonished.
I had pick Preiss up in Girona university, I showed to him Girona's city but he seemed not interested in… so I drive home where I have another WA volunteer also one C$ who is coming later.
Preiss called one girl (by my iPhone which is the same as his) and when I went to Bonmatí bus station to pick another… read more
I had pick Preiss up in Girona university, I showed to him Girona's city but he seemed not interested in… so I drive home where I have another WA volunteer also one C$ who is coming later.
Preiss called one girl (by my iPhone which is the same as his) and when I went to Bonmatí bus station to pick another… read more
(Neutral)
12 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Iammorg)
Morgan has been an excellent volunteer in WorkAway, I'm impressed about his job.
Even he was sick at first days,he had been working DIY, and he is a nice company to spend time with. He is polite, clean, handsome, tidy, very well educated and trustfully confidentable.
Very easygoing to live with, very helpful man, and easy have laugh.
And… read more
Even he was sick at first days,he had been working DIY, and he is a nice company to spend time with. He is polite, clean, handsome, tidy, very well educated and trustfully confidentable.
Very easygoing to live with, very helpful man, and easy have laugh.
And… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Iammorg) for host
I stayed with Luisa and Juan for two weeks on short notice. I really enjoyed my time there and they were both warm and welcoming. I helped mainly with work on the cabin and garden and anything else that needed doing. Nothing was too much of a problem for them, I was well fed, comfortable and there was always a beer or some wine for me at the end… read more
17 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
If you have a chance to host Diego, you'll understand another concept about the term alimentation.
In addition, Diego has been an excellent volunteer, helping me when I has been sick and during my recuperation, which was helter with his healther food and kind of cook.
He is a poet od the food, the life and the permaculture until friendship
Here… read more
In addition, Diego has been an excellent volunteer, helping me when I has been sick and during my recuperation, which was helter with his healther food and kind of cook.
He is a poet od the food, the life and the permaculture until friendship
Here… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
De cuca madre!
Estuve en muchas otras experiencias europeas y llegar a los rincones del pajar encontrando agujas de risa en la plenitud de media luna llena no es siempre algo a lo que ni siquiera aspiremos.
Joan, Luisa, regalos.
Estuve en muchas otras experiencias europeas y llegar a los rincones del pajar encontrando agujas de risa en la plenitud de media luna llena no es siempre algo a lo que ni siquiera aspiremos.
Joan, Luisa, regalos.
29 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ray) for host
This was my first workaway experience and loved it! it was great to experience a rural part of catalunya and also nearby cities girona and barcelona. The work in the house and garden was a pleasure and thanks to luisa and juan for making feel welcome and relaxed and always lots of food and drink. Cheers!
26 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Ray)
Ray has been an excellent volunteer in my house for a month.
He has been always able to help, and although not a great cook, is a tireless worker that my garden has changed so much as it's looks better.
He has been a trust voluntareer, even when I have taken my yearly holiday, he has keeping at home looking after my ex-husband, who has MS, and… read more
He has been always able to help, and although not a great cook, is a tireless worker that my garden has changed so much as it's looks better.
He has been a trust voluntareer, even when I have taken my yearly holiday, he has keeping at home looking after my ex-husband, who has MS, and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Thanks Stephanie for be there when I was traveling my yearly break.
Juan felt good with you, then I really appreciated your help.
It seems that you are really hardworking, good cook, hardworking my garden, tidy my house and you are not afraid to be dirty hands :)
Your energy keeps a bit here: I've find the house peacefull and Juan happier, wich… read more
Juan felt good with you, then I really appreciated your help.
It seems that you are really hardworking, good cook, hardworking my garden, tidy my house and you are not afraid to be dirty hands :)
Your energy keeps a bit here: I've find the house peacefull and Juan happier, wich… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
I had a wonderful time, volunteering here for two weeks.
Unfortunately I didn't meet Luisa, who was out of town during my trip, but Juan is so nice and friendly, with lots of stories and was very patient helping me with my Spanish (but his English is near perfect).
The house is lovely and quiet, out in the country, but just a bike ride from… read more
Unfortunately I didn't meet Luisa, who was out of town during my trip, but Juan is so nice and friendly, with lots of stories and was very patient helping me with my Spanish (but his English is near perfect).
The house is lovely and quiet, out in the country, but just a bike ride from… read more
7 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (jjmoore) for host
If you decide to Workaway for Luisa and Joan, you are sure to be treated very well, have a comfy bed to sleep in, a lovely house to rest and work in, plenty of nice food to eat and lots of laughs.
Luisa is a real Catalan character and loves to live life, laugh and receives her workawayers with a positive attitude and is generous in spirit and… read more
Luisa is a real Catalan character and loves to live life, laugh and receives her workawayers with a positive attitude and is generous in spirit and… read more
28 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (jjmoore)
Justin has proved an outstanding volunteer, hard to describe: the last English gentleman probably: polite, clean, trust, funny, hard worker at all the things he has done (who have been lots), he's a perfectionist, which makes, does with love, for what is good, a great companion to has become friend quickly.
In fact, just left him at the station,… read more
In fact, just left him at the station,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
Big thanks to Luisia y Juan.
I stayes 5 days with therm and it was an experience of life that I advise to everybody.
You will discover the Catalan generosity, the joy of life and you will eat as kings!
Volveré con mucho gusto :)
I stayes 5 days with therm and it was an experience of life that I advise to everybody.
You will discover the Catalan generosity, the joy of life and you will eat as kings!
Volveré con mucho gusto :)
18 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre was working at home as a volunteer for a week and he really works a lot, not only a lot, he works very well, so my garden looks really nice right now.
He is not only a hardworker, he's a French guy very polite, friendly, funny and likes have drink together.
He is going to study near home, so I hope to meet you, Pierre, again soon. Thanks… read more
He is not only a hardworker, he's a French guy very polite, friendly, funny and likes have drink together.
He is going to study near home, so I hope to meet you, Pierre, again soon. Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
Luiza and Juan are very cool people. you won´t meet many like Luiza. shes a free spirit who let us work very reasonable hours (not enough for all the food and wine she provided!) Juan is a very intelligent man and a cool guy. i wish you both good luck x
18 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Charlie was coming home to help me for 10 days. He first was lost in Barcelona but at the end we meet each other.
He stays home helping some days to prune my trees, with another volunteer who cuts the grass, but the most he enjoyed was Girona city.
He is a nice guy and a polite guest. Just only speak English very rare :P
Hope you, Charlie,… read more
He stays home helping some days to prune my trees, with another volunteer who cuts the grass, but the most he enjoyed was Girona city.
He is a nice guy and a polite guest. Just only speak English very rare :P
Hope you, Charlie,… read more
(Good)
18 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (cartwright) for host
I stayed with Luisa for almost two weeks and I found my time there to be most enjoyable. The work on the grass and in the cabin was very rewarding and the atmosphere around the house was warm and relaxed.
The accommodation was excellent with a room to myself and there was plenty of food and red wine in the house.
The location is nice and quiet… read more
The accommodation was excellent with a room to myself and there was plenty of food and red wine in the house.
The location is nice and quiet… read more
1 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (cartwright)
Wow! Seamus is a very highly recomended volunteers. I've never known a person so exceptional! Seamus has a great willingness to help, no matter how hard the work. And it does so as if it were so easy and fun ... He pruned my trees, cut a wild grass that was as long as himself, he fixed walls and shelves of the log cabin, where has done wonders!… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Ana ) for host
I had almost two weeks helping Luisa and John and was an unforgettable experience.
They are very friendly hosts, friendly, welcoming and above all very human. They had a lot of willingness to help or advise me on anything (go look, doubts bus or train schedules, tips to know the best of the area)
The place is very nice greenery, mountains, peace,… read more
They are very friendly hosts, friendly, welcoming and above all very human. They had a lot of willingness to help or advise me on anything (go look, doubts bus or train schedules, tips to know the best of the area)
The place is very nice greenery, mountains, peace,… read more
5 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana )
Ana has been, by far, the best help I've never had during my handicap because my neck's injury. Will be dificult be over than she.
This young woman has always an excellent mood, and, in addition, is a big hardworking as well. She is clean, tidy, polite, easygoing, well-educated and enjoyable person!
She has been able to cook every day, as often… read more
This young woman has always an excellent mood, and, in addition, is a big hardworking as well. She is clean, tidy, polite, easygoing, well-educated and enjoyable person!
She has been able to cook every day, as often… read more
(Excellent)
