Green Salt Experience & Herbal Lunch in Évora

Enjoy a Green Salt experience in Évora with a farm visit!

Discover how aromatic herbs can transform flavor during the Green Salt Experience, deeply rooted in Alentejo’s culinary traditions. This immersive experience highlights the importance of aromatic herbs in Alentejan cuisine, where they enhance flavor while naturally reducing the use of salt and sugar, and bring vibrant aromas to the final dishes. The experience begins with a guided visit to the farm, where you’ll be introduced to several aromatic herbs and their culinary applications. Many of these herbs will later feature in the dishes served during the meal. Along the way, you’ll learn how herbs are harvested, dried, and preserved without losing quality, as well as how to use them both fresh and dried. You’ll visit the natural drying greenhouse, processing area, and packaging space to understand the full journey from plant to product. The experience concludes with a private, relaxed meal, served either under the farm’s largest ash tree or in the cozy nursery. Guests will enjoy a selection of herb-based dishes, including starters, light main courses, and desserts, all prepared using the farm’s aromatic plants. The meal is accompanied by a herbal infusion and homemade lemonade. Local white and rosé wine can be added upon request and is charged separately.

What is included

• Guided visit to the aromatic farm
• Introduction to Alentejo aromatic herbs and their culinary uses
• Explanation of harvesting, drying, and processing methods
• Visit to the natural drying greenhouse and packaging area
• Private farm-to-table style meal featuring aromatic herbs:
  • Starters
  • Light dishes
  • Desserts
  • Herbal infusion and homemade lemonade

What’s Not Included

• Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
• Local white or rosé wine (available on request, charged separately)
• Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

1. Welcome – Guided visit to the aromatic farm
2. Herb Introduction – Learn the culinary uses of Alentejo aromatic herbs
3. Processing Tour – Visit the drying greenhouse and packaging area
4. Private Lunch – Herb-based starters, light dishes and dessert under the ash tree or in the nursery
5. Drinks – Herbal infusion and homemade lemonade (wine available on request)

Highlights

A genuine culinary philosophy, not just a meal. Learning how herbs naturally replace salt and sugar reflects real Alentejo culinary tradition.

From plant to plate, fully explained. Visiting the drying greenhouse and packaging area before eating dishes made with the same herbs closes the loop.

A private, relaxed dining setting. Eating under the farm’s largest ash tree or in the cozy nursery offers a genuinely peaceful atmosphere.

Occasional furry company. Past guests describe the farm dog or peacock occasionally joining, adding real countryside charm to the meal.

Transportation

• Not included – contact us if you need private transfer

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.