(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 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 University of Florida Miami-Dade Extension, the FAFCS District J, the International Ikebana Society, Sandy Scapes and Cub Scout Pack 1922. 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 hand made 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 the District XII Garden Clubs, the University of Florida Miami-Dade Extension, the FAFCS District J, the International Ikebana Society, Sandy Scapes and Cub Scout Pack 1922 for creating a special holiday wonderland for many to enjoy!

Stone House