Before the visit,
straight answers

100 guests. This is a maximum by design, not by limitation — it's the number we found ensures every guest has space, the garden paths stay easy to navigate, and the tent has comfortable room for the root-and-trunk tables that define the space. We prefer intimate celebrations where everyone knows each other and the garden has room to breathe.

Yes — we work from 50 guests upwards. Below that the venue feels oversized for the celebration and the operation behind it (team, kitchen, bar) stops making sense for everyone. Between 50 and 100 guests is the range where the garden works best.

About 10 to 15 minutes by car. We're at Sítio da Jardina, Bela Salema, in the Conceição e Estoi parish just north of Faro. For destination weddings this is one of the venue's biggest advantages: guests land and reach the garden in under half an hour, with no long transfers or mountain roads. There is private parking inside the venue, and the area is served by taxis and ride-hailing apps.

Our season runs from March to October. May, June, September and October are the most requested: warm days and long light, with mild evenings for dining and dancing outdoors. July and August are the hottest months and coincide with the Algarve's tourist peak — they work very well, but it's worth planning the ceremony for late afternoon. March, April and October catch the garden at its greenest. We don't host events between November and February.

The celebration goes ahead. The banquet and the dance floor sit under a covered tent — it doesn't rain inside. Rain is uncommon in the Algarve between March and October, and the tent isn't a plan B put up at the last minute: it is part of the venue, there for every event.

No. We always reserve a single event per day, every day, without exception. This is not a capacity constraint — it is a deliberate operational choice. It means setup starts early with no time pressure to clear the space; the team is entirely dedicated to your event; and the garden is quiet before and after. For destination wedding couples in particular, this exclusivity is what separates an intimate experience from a shared one.

After a first visit to the venue, we send a tailored proposal. The booking is confirmed only with a deposit payment.

For safety and environmental responsibility, we don't allow candles on cakes, sparklers or "cold fire". It's the client's responsibility to make sure suppliers and guests respect this rule.

Full venue access (garden, tent, dance floor, civil ceremony area, parking), the welcome cocktail, the full menu, the base sound system and decoration with natural elements (roots, candelabras, eucalyptus, rosemary). The booking is confirmed with a deposit payment.

Live music / DJ, additional flowers beyond the base decoration, photographer, guest transport, accommodation and any special entertainment. We work with trusted external suppliers if you need recommendations.

Catering is in-house. We can adapt the menu to specific dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) — details confirmed in a planning meeting.

Yes, external music, florist and photography suppliers are welcome. We just ask for advance notice so we can coordinate setup.

Yes, pets are welcome at the venue.

The garden is mostly flat with compacted packed-earth paths. There are no steps between the main areas — garden, tent, dance floor and car park. Wheelchairs and walking frames move without difficulty on the central paths. For specific cases — such as a manual wheelchair on uneven ground — please let us know at the pre-visit so we can assess the best route and table layout together.