Throughout December, visitors can tour the elegant and historic houses as they come alive with holiday accents and decorations created by the District XII Garden Clubs, the Palmetto Bay Garden Club, J.R.E. Lee Opportunity School, the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – District J, Ikebana International – Miami Chapter, and Sandy Scapes. The District XII South Florida Federation Garden Club and the teachers and students from District J have used over 600 yards of ribbon, 900 feet of garland, over 20 handmade wreaths and thousands of handmade ornaments of various themes to decorate the Richmond Cottage and Stone House. Guests can explore the beautifully landscaped main grounds and historic buildings at their own leisure or they can enjoy one of the Estate’s guided house tours held daily at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm. Tours of the natural areas are also held daily at 12:30 pm. Tours of the historic buildings and natural areas are offered by one of the Estate’s Interpretive and Education staff members and are free with admission.
The holiday decorating effort is an annual tradition and is a special project of the District XII Garden Clubs, which includes 26 branches in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. and the Deering Estate at Cutler would like to thank these organizations for creating a special holiday wonderland for many to enjoy!
Stone House
Library…………………….……………………………….Coconut Grove Garden Club
Wine Cellar…………………………………………………. Sunset Park Garden Club
Mr. Deering’s Bedroom (2nd Floor)…………Ikebana International – Miami Chapter
Mr. Deering’s Study (2nd Floor)…………………………..Palmetto Bay Garden Club
Mrs. Deering’s Bedroom & Bath (2nd Floor)…..…………South Miami Garden Club
Richmond Cottage
North Staircases & Porch Rail………………..………… … Ken Pines Garden Club
East Sitting Rooms (1st Floor)……..………………………Coral Pines Garden Club
Dining Room, Kitchen & Pantry…………………..…………..Pinecrest Garden Club
Northeast Bedroom (2nd Floor)……………………..J.R.E. Lee Opportunity School
Southeast Bedroom (2nd Floor)……….…………..……………….FAFCS District J
Outdoor 1st Circle (near Stone House)
Bromeliad Christmas Tree………………….….Sandy Scapes Landscape Design
For more information on the Deering Estate’s Holiday Wonderland please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233 or visit www.deeringestate.org.
About the Deering Estate at Cutler
The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily with admission to the Estate. EcoAdventure Tours are also offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs please visit www.deeringestate.org.