Located very close to the town of St. Katherine, yet totally separated from it by a granite ridge, it offers a quiet and easy get away. The garden is in a secluded granite basin surrounded by many look-out points offering magnificent views. The peak of Mt. Sinai on one side and the chapel of John Climacos on the other are clearly visible. It is a very good example of the unique Jabaleya gardening and building traditions going back to early Byzantine times and the natural characteristics of the Sinai high mountains. It is an ideal place for either shorter visits, a relaxing holiday or as a base to explore the area and other garden retreats.

Very easy to reach from the town of St. Katherine, it lies just below the holy peaks of Mt. Sinai on one side and of Mt. Katherine on the other side. Mt. Sinai can be reached different ways, and the full day program is definitelly recommended. There is an ancient small Orthodox monastery next to the garden, with a  big stone-walled orchard, olive groves, tall cypress trees. The rock of Moses is also in the same valley.

A small recently restored garden in the very central Wadi Zawatiin, close to all sights of interest in the high mountains.  It lies in the valley floor, but on both sides up in the mountains, about 5 minutes walk away, there are hidden secluded basins with nice views to retreat to. The granite basin of Farsh Abu Mahashur and the mountain top palace of Abbas Basha are an easy hike away.

One of the first gardens after climbing Abu Jifa, the gate-way to the high mountains, it is easy to reach from town yet close to many places of interest. Big open sandy valleys are an easy stroll away, and narrow paths lead to elevated basins and look-out points in the surroundings. Moderate to more difficult treks can be organized from the garden, but you can just stay back and relax - the setting is beautiful and you can even see the church on the top of Mt. Katherina right from the garden. The garden is big with many separated areas and buildings, Bedouin tents and cain roofed arishas.

Located in a long valley running from the village to the lowlands at Sheikh Awad, it is easy to reach both from the town of St. Katherine and the small settlemet of Abu Seila. Wadi Itlah is a lush valley as many high mountain valleys connect to it and much of the rain water from the mountains flows through it. The Chapel of St. John the Ladder is close-by, as are some secluded basins and valleys and the canyon of Naqb Abu Seila. The water pools of Kharazet el Shaq are a day hike away.

Located in a secluded high mountain wadi close to many beautiful natural wonders. There are two big escarpments right next to the valley, one enclosed by granite walls, the other open with views down to Wadi Tinya. The canyon of Wadi Sagar, in the middle crystal clean water dripping to a fountain, is a short walk away. The granite water pools of Galt el Azraq on one side and of Kharazet el Shaq on the other are a days walk away, return. Whichever way you go, there are beautiful locations, but you can find plenty of quite places right around the garden as well.

Located close to the village yet in a central location to the high mountain sights, it is one of two gardens in a short narrow valley. There are easy walks to all directions, either to wide open sandy plains or rocky peaks and look-out points. There are Byzantine ruins an hour away and the palace of Abbas Pasha, with views to the town, is a moderate day trek on a good path. There are many small, secluded basins above the valley floor with spectacular views to the whole range and the highest peak of Egypt, Mt. Katherina.

It is located very close to town andcan be reached without any strenuous hike on a good path. There is an ancient monastery just below the garden with a big olive grove and age old cypress trees. Around the garden there are a number of look out points looking over the valley. There is a steep gully behind the garden leading to higher valleys and other bedouin gardens. It is a shady place as the sun only shines in for a few hours at midday.

Easy to reach from town and located in a wide open sandy valley, with lots of fruit trees and shade. There are many easy walks in the area, many secluded places, many small granite ridges. It lies right below Mt. Katherina which can be climbed in about 4 hours. There are Byzantine ruins and a praying cell a short walk awa, and a small canyon starting at one of the few mulberry trees. Mulberry trees are always found outside of garden walls and belong to everyone.

Centrally located and many hikes of different difficulties can be made in all directions. Mt. Abbas Basha, with an unfinished palace and spectacular views, is an easy 2 hour hike, and there are other shorter walks to secluded basins and look-out points. Amriya, looking after 3 gardens, is the only woman who stays in the mountains for long periods of time on her own and very passionate about her gardens and the high mountains.

Not a garden, only two stone huts and a big open sitting area, but located above the many gardens found in the valley floor of Wadi Zawatin. The gardens are easily reached and you can visit and stay in many of them if you wish. It offers a lot of privacy as people walking down in the wadi do not see the place. There is a beautiful view of Mt. Sinai in the distance.