[Geoff]

Many locals and probably more than a few visitors are aware that El Jardin de los Aluxes, a popular exotic garden and vivero (located on 5th avenue just before the Colosio and the road to Las Palapas) are having to pack up and move. This was disturbing news to all who have visited there for gardening and permaculture lessons, or yoga classes, or simply wandered in through one of the connecting paths from La Cueva del Chango (see the write-up under PDC Directory on this site) or Shangri-la. Well, SacBe is happy to advise that Carlo Michieli and Cecilia Espinosa, the creators of el Jardin are relocating the gardens, in full, to Pueblo SacBe.

While it is a challenging project to accomplish in a short time, all of their structures, artistic woodworkings and extensive gardens will be transported from their present 2 acre property to various locations in the village. Most of the plants and artwork will be placed in SacBe in the Pixan park near the ruin and around the main Tohocu cenote park. Carlo and Cecilia will soon move into their reconstructed home in the village where they will add their formidable talents and vision in developing and maintaining the Pueblo SacBe park systems. A number of wwoofers will be put under their direction immediately to assist in the transplanting and enhancement of the first park areas.

Carlo and Cecilia were early supporters of the project. We welcome them with open arms now that they are finally getting their fingers into our soil.
Welcome amigos.