Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English, French
- Duration3
- DifficultyAll Levels
- Next Date27/06/2026
Schedule Program
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What's Included
Included
- Gardening tools, refreshments
Location Details
Rua Principal 41, Casas Novas, Colares, Portugal
Coming from EN247 and Almoçageme, pass Casal de Santa Maria, Quinta de Cima (at Largo do Camões, good parking spot), and proceed on your left side toward Penedo Aldeia do Espírito Santo. Green gate next to Penedo plaque. Keyboxes by the other green gate, close to the electric pole.
Bookings close 2 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
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As the founders of Flores Daqui, a 2,5 acres sustainable floral farm launched in Colares in 2021, Sébastien Frère and Guillaume Baschet-Sueur have dedicated themselves to creating a space of tranquility and natural beauty. Our farm is more than a passion, it is a living project rooted in the landscape of Sintra Serra. We bring years of hands-on experience to our daily work with the land and are thrilled to welcome you to our little slice of Sintra. Our expertises range from: permaculture, organic and sustainable production, edible flowers, landscape architecture, floral design, ecology, eduaction, biodiversity, gardening and garden therapy. Flores Daqui was awarded the "Made in Sintra" label in July 2025, recognizing the authenticity, quality, innovation, and contribution to the local identity and economy of its products: flowers and floral arrangements. This seal values products that represent the best of the Sintra municipality. Our previous project, at the Grand Daubeuf estate in Normandy, where Sébastien was Head Gardener and Guillaume Landscape Designer, received four awards: - Villandry Prize in 2014; - Joint First Prize, National Vegetable Ornamental Garden Competition 2019, awarded by the French National Horticultural Society; - Vegetable Ornamental Garden Prize 2019, awarded by the Normandy Parks and Gardens Association; - 'Remarkable Garden' label, to be awarded in 2025 by the French Ministry of Culture.
FAQ's
Whether you have a balcony or a backyard, the principles we teach are scalable. No prior farming experience is required.
The farm is set on a natural hillside, the terrain may be challenging for those with limited mobility.
Wear Appropriate Gea for a working farm! Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirt on. Our farm is located in a natural, rustic setting. The ground can be uneven, so we recommend comfortable footwear. We embrace the maritime climate of Sintra. Weather might be windy or foggy, bring a sweater.
Kids over 14 are welcome, under permanent supervision and responsability of one of their parents.
Yes, susbcriptions for 3 and 6 sessions are available, with discount on the unit price. Attending several sessions will help you to manage seasonal planning and discover how to plan your garden so that you have something blooming throughout the year, regardless of the season.
No, Rua Principal is a very narrow two-ways road and parking there is complicated. Parking is available 50m away from the main gate, in Calçada da Brasileira or at Largo do Camões.
When your booking is complete, we will send you a keybox number and a code to pick-up the main gate key. Once open, please put back the key into the box and scramble the padlock code. The path leading down to the cultivated fields is clearly marked. Should you be late, you are welcome to join the workshop with other participants.
An convenient new date will be arranged. We do not offer refunds for cancelled sessions.
An convenient new date will be arranged. We do not offer refunds for cancelled sessions.
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