In addition to our 46 gardens with plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables, we have created a garden of herbs with medicinal and culinary properties. Our garden welcomes hotel guests, private visitors, and groups who come for workshops.
Unique in its kind, the garden is a true place of well-being where you can recharge your batteries while learning more about the various benefits of herbs.
THE FOUR GARDENS
It all began several years ago when one of our volunteers, who was studying medicinal herbs, noticed that our land was a prime location for a herb garden. During his stay as a woofer, he researched which plants offered the highest medicinal and culinary value. The result: a carefully selected list of 52 herbs, all grown from seed.
In 2025, another woofer with extensive herbal knowledge helped finalize the garden’s design. Inspired by an ancient planting method based on the four elements — earth, water, fire, and air — we created a garden that follows nature’s own logic.
Each element corresponds to a cardinal direction:
- South – Fire
- North – Earth
- East – Water
- West – Air
Each zone offers different soil textures, sunlight exposure, and humidity levels, allowing every herb to grow in its ideal environment. Just as plants thrive when placed where they belong, we believe humans can learn from this natural balance.
More than a garden, this space was designed as an experience. Visitors can harvest fresh herbs, prepare a warm herbal tisane in the pantry area, and relax while overlooking the lake, listening to birds and reconnecting with nature.
Discover the list of our 52 plants, the preferences of each one, and more details about our garden :
Volunteers wanted!
We are currently seeking volunteers who are passionate about gardening and interested in helping us create this outdoor space. Volunteers will be involved in the planning and design process, as well as the planting and maintenance of the garden. We are looking for individuals and groups who are committed to the project and able to devote time to its success.
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to us via email, social media or the Contact Us page. We would love to hear from you and have you join us on this exciting project. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you to create a beautiful wellness garden at Jardins Domaine Decelles.
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