Soil is mother.
Plants are family
1, 2 and 3 of May 2026
Montado Freixo do Meio
Herbalism Festival in Portugal
An annual gathering to celebrate plants, where we connect people and projects to cultivate health sovereignty in deep harmony with Nature.
Speakers
Experts from different botanical fields, with knowledge and commitment to Nature as a medicinal source.
Experience
To bring together knowledge about medicinal plants and celebrate the commitment of those who have practiced and passed it on.
Connections
To connect the public and therapists, the curious and teachers, patients and remedies, human beings and ecosystems.
Gathering
At the end of each day, we have moments of gathering with music and time to talk around the campfire.
Speakers 2026
Fernanda Botelho
João Beles
Luciano Stella
Maria Mota
Maureen Robertson
Olivia Fite
Rosemary Gladstar
Sofia Máximo
Pop-up stage
One of the new additions to this 4th edition will be the Pop-Up Stage, where at the end of the day participants will be able to give short presentations of their projects, products, ideas or creations, with a view to encouraging further initiatives and partnerships at our festival.
Bazar
Herb Fest Bazaar is a showcase of vendors and products that align with our production and consumption ethics. During lunch break and at the end of the day, you will encounter medicinal herbal products such as dried plants, balms, tinctures,
natural cosmetics, handmade crafts, live plants, seeds, and fresh foods..
Bring cash for any purchases and have the option of paying by mbway, as many of the producers may not have the option of paying by debit card.
Eco-Camping
For accommodation you can choose to immerse yourself in the Montado do Freixo do Meio Eco Camping. Staying in the Protected Area offers the opportunity for a deeper experience, where participants can be and live in the nature of the Montado.
The Eco Camping site has two dry toilets, four showers with room-temperature water, and no electricity or drinking water.
Participants who camp can get water and electricity in the main building of the estate, where the festival activities will take place.
Food
During Herb Fest, vegetarian lunches and dinners will be available by prior reservation. These meals are not included in the ticket price.
Throughout the event, there will also be a snack bar and café service, offering options for breakfast, light lunches, and snacks, available for purchase on site.
Participants may also bring their own food if they wish.
Organising Committee
The Organizing Committee of this 4th Edition is made up of 6 women:
Alice Cadina (Head Chef)
Fernanda Botelho Herbalist, Author
Maria Mota (Biologist and Herbalist)
Rita Roquette (Artist and Herbalist)
Satya Kaur (Midwife and Instructor)
Sofia Máximo (Coordinator of Social and Environmental Projects)
The diversity of the committee's areas of expertise is also reflected in the way the festival's programme and atmosphere develop organically, year after year.
"The plants have enough spirit
to transform our limited vision"
Rosemary Gladstar
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