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Historic Holidays: "Caroling through the Season" at Deering Estate

Press Release department https://deeringestate.org/contact-us/ 2024-11-13 2024-11-13T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Cathy Guerra [email protected] 305-235-1668 Historic Holidays: "Caroling through the Season" at Deering Estate This year, the Deering Estate invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of the season with “Historic Holidays: Caroling through the Season.” The Richmond Cottage, the first floor and basement of the Stone House, and outdoor areas of the Estate will come alive with the nostalgic charm of traditional holiday carols. This year, the Deering Estate invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of the season with “<a href="https://deeringestate.org/events/historic-holiday-decor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Historic Holidays: Caroling through the Season.</a>” The Richmond Cottage, the first floor and basement of the Stone House, and outdoor areas of the Estate will come alive with the nostalgic charm of traditional holiday carols.  Each room will be adorned with festive décor inspired by the beloved songs that have filled our hearts for generations. Under the creative direction of the Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, and in collaboration with talented local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, local garden clubs, and volunteers, the Estate will transport visitors to a bygone era where carolers, sleigh bells, and warm hearths evoke the true spirit of the holidays. This year’s theme celebrates the joy of gathering and the timeless melodies that unite us all in festive cheer. Highlights include rooms themed to classic carols such as “Frosty, the Snowman,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas” each bringing to life the lyrics through intricate and immersive holiday displays. The Deering Estate’s holiday décor includes over a dozen holiday trees, from the grand 17-foot tree in the Great Hall, to multiple smaller trees throughout the historic houses that will be lavishly decorated to accentuate the architectural details and fine furnishings of the historic structures.  The Historic Holiday Décor will be on display daily Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 – Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Gates close at 4  p.m.). Please note that Deering Estate is closed on Christmas Day.  COST: Included with General Admission, $18 for adults (ages 15+) and $10 for children (ages 4-14), plus tax. Admission is free for Deering Estate Foundation Members and children under 4 years old.  For more information on the holiday season of events at the Deering Estate, including <a href="https://deeringestate.org/events/winter-on-the-bay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Winter on the Bay</a> and <a href="https://deeringestate.org/events/silent-nights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silent Nights</a>, please visit the Deering Estate <a href="https://deeringestate.org/deering-events/holidays/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. Celebrate Deering all year and <a href="https://deeringestate.org/join-give/gift-membership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gift a membership</a> to family and friends this Holiday Season!  A special thanks to Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, local garden clubs, and volunteers for this year’s decorating effort:  <ul> <li>Richmond Cottage Dining Room & Stone House Library - Brito Interiors</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Kitchen – Illuminate Printing</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Breakfast Room – Pottery Barn Coral Gables </li> <li>Richmond Cottage Garden Room – The Carpet Boutique</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Scholar Room – Indi-Annie Jones</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Film Room, Children’s Room, Stairway Railings; Stone House Great Hall & Stairway Railings  – 100 Ladies of Deering </li> <li>Richmond Cottage Hotel Room with Bathroom – L’Excellence Design</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Paranormal Room - Deering Estate Staff</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Archeology/Orientation Room – Artist-in-Residence Susana Behar in collaboration with POMGIFTS</li> <li>Richmond Cottage Front Porch – Pinecrest Garden Club   </li> <li>Richmond Cottage Back Porch – Palmetto Bay Garden Club </li> <li>Stone House Wine Cellar – Artist-in-Residence Enma Saiz </li> </ul> About Alfredo Brito, Deering Estate Designer in Residence Alfredo Brito is a renowned Cuban-American interior designer with more than 34 years of experience, who has been honored with numerous and important awards. Mr. Brito carries on the tradition of creating elegant interiors at his design firm located in Miami Florida where he focuses on residential and commercial interior design. He also specializes in showroom design for fine furniture’s companies, including the creation of spectacular store windows in great cities such as Buenos Aires, New York and Madrid. In all his interior designs to date, refinement and contemporary sophistication are strongly defined, focusing on quality and comfort.  About the Deering Estate <a href="https://deeringestate.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deering Estate</a>, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences. Deering Estate offers complementary exhibition viewing nights, highlighting a variety of contemporary, historic, and visiting exhibitions inside the historic homes. Come and experience the #ArtsAtDeering. Exhibition Evenings are free of charge and offer the public a chance to interact with artists and curators and to experience a variety of exhibit tours and talks. Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami- Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. About the Deering Estate Foundation For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the <a href="https://deeringestate.org/about/foundation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deering Estate Foundation</a> provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. 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MIAMI-DADE ( November 13, 2024 )–

This year, the Deering Estate invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of the season with “Historic Holidays: Caroling through the Season.” The Richmond Cottage, the first floor and basement of the Stone House, and outdoor areas of the Estate will come alive with the nostalgic charm of traditional holiday carols.

Each room will be adorned with festive décor inspired by the beloved songs that have filled our hearts for generations. Under the creative direction of the Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, and in collaboration with talented local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, local garden clubs, and volunteers, the Estate will transport visitors to a bygone era where carolers, sleigh bells, and warm hearths evoke the true spirit of the holidays.

This year’s theme celebrates the joy of gathering and the timeless melodies that unite us all in festive cheer. Highlights include rooms themed to classic carols such as “Frosty, the Snowman,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas” each bringing to life the lyrics through intricate and immersive holiday displays.

The Deering Estate’s holiday décor includes over a dozen holiday trees, from the grand 17-foot tree in the Great Hall, to multiple smaller trees throughout the historic houses that will be lavishly decorated to accentuate the architectural details and fine furnishings of the historic structures.

The Historic Holiday Décor will be on display daily Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 – Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Gates close at 4 p.m.). Please note that Deering Estate is closed on Christmas Day.

COST: Included with General Admission, $18 for adults (ages 15+) and $10 for children (ages 4-14), plus tax. Admission is free for Deering Estate Foundation Members and children under 4 years old.
For more information on the holiday season of events at the Deering Estate, including Winter on the Bay and Silent Nights, please visit the Deering Estate website.

Celebrate Deering all year and gift a membership to family and friends this Holiday Season!

A special thanks to Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, local garden clubs, and volunteers for this year’s decorating effort:

Richmond Cottage Dining Room & Stone House Library - Brito Interiors
Richmond Cottage Kitchen – Illuminate Printing
Richmond Cottage Breakfast Room – Pottery Barn Coral Gables
Richmond Cottage Garden Room – The Carpet Boutique
Richmond Cottage Scholar Room – Indi-Annie Jones
Richmond Cottage Film Room, Children’s Room, Stairway Railings; Stone House Great Hall & Stairway Railings – 100 Ladies of Deering
Richmond Cottage Hotel Room with Bathroom – L’Excellence Design
Richmond Cottage Paranormal Room - Deering Estate Staff
Richmond Cottage Archeology/Orientation Room – Artist-in-Residence Susana Behar in collaboration with POMGIFTS
Richmond Cottage Front Porch – Pinecrest Garden Club
Richmond Cottage Back Porch – Palmetto Bay Garden Club
Stone House Wine Cellar – Artist-in-Residence Enma Saiz

About Alfredo Brito, Deering Estate Designer in Residence
Alfredo Brito is a renowned Cuban-American interior designer with more than 34 years of experience, who has been honored with numerous and important awards.

Mr. Brito carries on the tradition of creating elegant interiors at his design firm located in Miami Florida where he focuses on residential and commercial interior design. He also specializes in showroom design for fine furniture’s companies, including the creation of spectacular store windows in great cities such as Buenos Aires, New York and Madrid. In all his interior designs to date, refinement and contemporary sophistication are strongly defined, focusing on quality and comfort.

About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.

Deering Estate offers complementary exhibition viewing nights, highlighting a variety of contemporary, historic, and visiting exhibitions inside the historic homes. Come and experience the #ArtsAtDeering. Exhibition Evenings are free of charge and offer the public a chance to interact with artists and curators and to experience a variety of exhibit tours and talks.

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami- Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate. Become a Member today!