"Spring Has Sprung" - Spring Equinox at Huerto Cafe on Saturday March 19th, 2016

Spring arrived early at Huerto Cafe

We gladly opened our doors and hearts to Primavera, eagerly awaiting the season of rebirth.

Our garden told the story.  It blossomed just as our event arrived.

Christian helped with the preparations and graciously served our guest with a smile.

Erica always at the ready.

Rocio having a moment of contemplation.

A cozy corner.

  

All the preparations completed, we eagerly awaited our guests.

CEREMONY

Francisco Rosales and Esther Alejandre

. This ritual reconnects us to not just each other, but to the cycle of the day, the cycle of the year 

and that of the seasons. Francisco Rosales and Esther Alejandre led the ceremony.

“Calling in” the 6 directions

 Smudging before entering the circle

We were gifted with the birth of this perfect Monarch butterfly, just emerged from its

chrysalis at Huerto Cafe, right before the beginning of our ceremony.

 Maestro Narciso being smudged

Entering the ceremonial circle

DANCE

Original choreography entitled “Spring at the Lake, The Body, Dance and Art, A Ritual of Appreciation Reclaiming Nature” by Narciso Sanchez, professor of dance for the University of Guadalajara" was performed.

Dancers were Karen Michel, Adanelly Horta and Karina Mo.

Music by Arvo Part and various other composers.

FOOD

Executive Chef Zaineb Barstead prepared Tunisian appetizers for our afternoon of delight.

With its heart in the Mediterranean region, Tunisian cuisine is a melting pot of culinary influences.

 Tunisian food of today is well seasoned and full of aromatic herbs and spices from garlic, onion, 

saffron to basil and cloves.

We were transported to North African not only through the taste of the food, but also through

the aroma, herbs and spices used.

  

ENJOYMENT

ART

Sculpture by Rigoberto Navarro 

Jewelry by Corinne

Canvas painting by Julie Mignard.

Rigo y Corinne

Bossa Nova, Neo Son music by Joshue.

We wish to thank all the people who made this special event possible:

our volunteers, staff and especially our wonderful guests.

We'll see you next month on April 30th, 2016

when we celebrate Children's Day at Huerto Cafe

with an original Mayan Puppet Theatre production 

based on a classic Mayan legend, music, food and more.

Huerto Café Invites you to our “Spring Has Sprung” Equinox Gathering Saturday March 19th, 2016 from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                        

       

 Ajijic, Jalisco – March 8th , 2016

Huerto Café Invites you to our “Spring Has Sprung”

Equinox Gathering featuring delicious, international gourmet

appetizers by Executive Chef Zaineb Barstead, special signature

Sangria cocktails, Bossa Nova Neo Son music, special dance

performances and more!

                

Huerto Café

            Saturday March 19th^h, , 2016  from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m

Hidalgo # 212 (carretera) in Riberas Del Pilar

Next door to Zona Gym, just west of Toscana Restaurant

Come celebrate with us the spring equinox and the arrival of spring in our garden of earthly delights featuring fantastic international gourmet Tunisian appetizers by Executive Chef

Zaineb Barstead along with signature Sangria cocktails, Bossa Nova, Neo Son music,

special dance performances and more!

During our opening ceremony starting at 4 p.m. we will be “calling in” the 4 directions.  This ritual reconnects us to not just each other, but to the cycle of the day, the cycle of the year and that of the seasons.  Francisco Rosales and Esther Alejandre will lead the ceremony.

Original choreography entitled “Spring at the Lake, The Body, Dance and Art, A Ritual of Appreciation Reclaiming Nature” by Narciso Sanchez, professor of dance for the University of Guadalajara" will be presented. Dancers will be Karen Michel, Adanelly Horta and Karina Mo.

Music by Arvo Part and various other composers.

Executive Chef Zaineb Barstead will be preparing Tunisian appetizers for our afternoon of delight.  You won’t want to miss these!  Taste of Tunisia - With its heart in the Mediterranean region, Tunisian cuisine is a melting pot of culinary influences, although food of today is well seasoned and full of aromatic herbs and spices from garlic, onion, saffron to basil and cloves.  So, today not only the taste, but also the aroma, herbs and spices will transport you to North Africa.

Bossa Nova, Neo Son music by Joshue.  Joshue’s career is characterized by his global musical vision.  As a musican Joshue has always been fascinated by new cultural sounds.  This fascination has led him to many Latin American countries where he absorbed the soul of the music and its influences and which have led to Joshue’s creating the Neo Son sound.

The number of available tickets for this event is limited.  Tickets are $200 pesos each available at the door.  Each ticket entitles the guest to 1 free drink, all appetizer & entertainment.  Tickets will sell fast. 

Reservations are highly recommended (376) 108-0843 or huertocafe@gmail.com.

Please join us on Saturday March 19th, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Huerto Café to celebrate the arrival of Spring!  And do wear your Spring Easter Bonnet.   We hope you can join us.

 

Contact:           Rocio Meillon

Huerto Café

Hidalgo # 212 (carretera) Riberas Del Pilar, Jalisco Mexico

Huertocafe@gmail.com

Ph: (376) 108-0843

Huerto Cafe's Valentine's Day Lunch Saturday Feb. 13th, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Welcome to Huerto Cafe and our

Friendship & Love Lunch

We dressed for the occasion, balloons included.

Hearts were all a flutter, as the Valentine Elves dashed to and fro.

Our theme:  Love and Friendship was felt throughout.

 Erica y Monica

Erica y Owner Rocio

Corner VIP table, complete with rainbow heart.

Even throughout the winter, our gardens are evergreen.

Monica and Chef Demetrio prepare the soup.

Our menu

 The kitchen is all a flurry.

Every table fills quickly.

Chef Demetrio avec un chapeau.

A friendship stolen moment.

Heartfelt spaces were created throughout the garden...

as we listened to the lovely sounds of Kristina Trejo.

The house was packed.  We had to turn away those without reservations.

Rocio and Boris took center stage

and swept us away with their Bachata spell.

A stolen kiss under the centerpiece.

Monica Lisette samples our "Kiss Me Forever" Strawberry Mousse.

She approves.

Chef Demetrio couldn't resist trying his own creations.

The Bachata presentation continues...

and ends to an applause-filled crowd.

Foto Op

The Incredibly Delicious Cream of Almond and Chicken Soup kept coming.

as did the "Kiss Me Forever" Strawberrry Mousse.

Argentinian Tango dancers Tracey and Klaus hypnotized all with their passion-filled moves

as the audience looked on.

Adieu from two of your hosts, Enaj y Fco.

We'll see you at our next event.....check our blogsite for more information.

Gracias to all those wonderful people who contributed to make our
Love and Friendship event such a delight.