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El Freish Garden of Mohammed Abu Aluan 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.
Garden Owner
Mohamed is a quiet man who spent almost two decades, often alone for long periods of time, in the mountains. He is also a good handy man and does many of the restorations himself. He wants to restore the garden to its original state and implement some improvements with the help of Baraka-Gardens. The Garden
There are two date palms in the garden and pomegranates, almonds, olives and fig. There is a large Bedouin tent, shady sitting places, a number of ancient stone huts, simple shower and composting toilet. Because El Freish is located very close to town it serves as our base camp to discover the gardens of the high mountains and we offer special deals. Click here to learn more about El Freish Mountain Garden Retreat.
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