Welcome to Ceratonia Herbal Gardens
A centre for healing and education in the Algarve, Portugal
Our Mission…
Growing plants to nourish and regenerate the earth and people.
Learning about plants in a botanical, horticultural, medicinal and spiritual way.
Protecting an eco-system and enhancing a place that is beautiful.
“The gardens at Ceratonia are about creating a tranquil space to heal, teach and inspire. Understanding and developing our knowledge of the natural world and our connection within it.”
Daisy Mae, Founder & Herbalist
An Introduction…
MEET THE HERBALIST
Daisy Mae
Medical Herbalist & Founder of Ceratonia Gardens
Daisy's life has always been about understanding the Wisdom of the natural world and our connection within it.
She qualified as a medical herbalist in 2004 and has been working as a full time clinician & facilitator of learning ever since.
Daisy is the founder of Ceratonia. Together with her partner Corey she has developed Ceratonia into a centre for healing and education in the Algarve.
Daisy is a gardener, medicine maker, meditator and is passionate about the Plants and the Trees.
Herbal Classes & Events
at Ceratonia
There are various herbal classes and events happening at Ceratonia Gardens throughout the year, ranging from a herbal garden walk to a full day herbal class or a 5 day residential immersion for herbal students and practitioners.
Upcoming Events
3 October 2026
HERBAL THERAPEUTICS CLASS
PreMenopause
We will learn how herbal therapeutics can support and balance our cycles as we move toward menopause, easing symptoms and reconnecting with our vibrant, true voice along the way.
7 November 2026
THE CERATONIA EXPERIENCE
Herbal Walk · Tea Sensing · Lunch
We start with a guided walk of the gardens, after which we come together for a Tea Sensing, Daisy's most simple yet profound way of connecting with a plant. We end with a delicious lunch.
12 December 2026
HERBAL THERAPEUTICS CLASS
Immune Support
This class looks at how we can strengthen and restore immune health, and what it means to work with plants preventatively, rather than only reaching for them once there is illness.
20 February 2027
DAISY’S HERBAL WALK
Discover the Gardens at Ceratonia
We'll wander through the gardens together connecting with the natural world, meeting many plants along the way as we discover their medicinal actions and uses.
"Herbal medicine works to bring the whole being back to a place of harmony and balance "
The Gardens
Ceratonia Gardens provides medicinal gardens which include an abundance of wild flowers, bushes and beautiful old Olive, Carob and Almond trees.
The planted Herb areas include Calendula's garden, which is planned around the Chakra system, The Enchanted Garden, The Medicine Wheel in honour of the Seven Directions, and a new area named the Apothecary Baths.
