In a city of ceaseless reinvention, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens stands as a rare and timeless jewel—a sanctuary of history, artistry and wonder. For Miami native Beatriz Bolton, supporting Vizcaya is more than philanthropy; it is a personal calling to preserve the spirit of a place that defines Miami’s cultural soul.
“Vizcaya was here before Miami was truly Miami,” Beatriz reflects. “It is a living legacy—and one we are all responsible for protecting.”
Through the generosity of the Dosal Family Foundation, Beatriz and her family have championed some of Vizcaya’s most pivotal initiatives, from the restoration of Garden Centennial Projects to the acquisition of a magnificent Steinway piano original to the estate. Each gift reflects a deeper personal connection: memories of music filling her childhood home, evenings of wonder beneath Vizcaya’s starlit sky.
One such evening remains etched in her memory—a private dinner held atop Vizcaya’s Garden Mound, where her family’s support contributed to restoring a centuries-old mural that now gleams in the iconic Casino. Surrounded by the descendants of James Deering himself, Beatriz felt the unmistakable pulse of history, beauty and purpose coming together in one transcendent moment.
“Preserving Vizcaya isn’t optional,” she says. “It’s a civic duty—to safeguard a place that invites everyone to experience magic, wonder and inspiration.” While many know Vizcaya for its grandeur, Beatriz reminds us that its true brilliance lies in its quiet resilience—the constant stewardship it demands, and the dreams it continues to spark in every visitor who continues to make new and lasting memories there.
Through her enduring support, Beatriz Bolton ensures that Vizcaya’s mission of preserving and sharing its cultural and environmental resources with the community will not only endure, but continue to inspire generations still to come.
Support Vizcaya today. Give online at vizcaya.org/donate.
SOBRE EL MUSEO Y JARDINES DE VIZCAYA
El Museo y Jardines de Vizcaya es un monumento histórico nacional de Miami, construido originalmente entre 1914 y 1922 como finca de invierno de James Deering. Abierto como museo público desde 1953, esta finca de inspiración europea recibe 300.000 visitantes al año e incluye una Casa Principal repleta de artes decorativas, 10 acres de jardines formales, bosques autóctonos y orillas de manglares.
En el lado oeste de la propiedad, el histórico Vizcaya Village, que ofrece un mercado de agricultores los domingos y el nuevo Village Café, se está restaurando para apoyar nuevos programas comunitarios, incluida la agricultura urbana.
Situado en el 3251 de South Miami Avenue (con el Village al otro lado de la calle, en el 3250 de South Miami Avenue), el Museo y Jardines de Vizcaya abre todos los días, excepto los martes, de 9:30 a 16:30, y cierra el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Navidad. Para más información, visite www.vizcaya.org.
