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After having heard fascinating stories about Edward James's enchanted
garden at Xilitla for a period of several years, we were finally able to make a visit to this magical spot in September,
2000.
Nothing that had been said, no description that
had been offered by friends who had toured this jungle
of sculptures really prepared me for the experience.
I was surprised that it was no garden at all - at least not
like what a "garden" commonly is in my mind or how
I had visualized it prior to actually being there.
Las Pozas is much more of a natural outgrowth of the mountainside
and jungle that I had envisioned. Ornate concrete structures sprouted around us as we scrambled up and around the site. Paths beckoned
in all directions, leading variously to such sights as a stand
of aged concrete bamboo stalks, platforms
perched on crenelated pillars, winding staircases
urging us up or down into the unknown, massive floral
fountains - concrete images and symbols that appeared
at times to be holding up the mountainside itself. Fantastic figures and wonderland-like structures appeared to leap out at us as we came around each curve on the paths that wind their ways through the estate.
The gardens are open to the public
for a small entrance fee. The clear pools of Las Pozas are
enjoyed by cavorting children and adults alike.
Carry on to a short Photo
Tour of the Garden... |
