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.
ABOUT VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS
Le Vizcaya Museum and Gardens est un monument historique national situé à Miami, construit entre 1914 et 1922 pour servir de résidence d'hiver à James Deering. Ouvert en tant que musée public depuis 1953, ce domaine d'inspiration européenne accueille 300 000 visiteurs par an et comprend une maison principale remplie d'arts décoratifs, 10 acres de jardins formels, des forêts indigènes et des rivages de mangrove.
À l'ouest de la propriété, le village historique de Vizcaya, qui propose un marché de producteurs le dimanche et un nouveau Village Café, est en cours de restauration afin de soutenir de nouveaux programmes communautaires, notamment en matière d'agriculture urbaine.
Situé au 3251 South Miami Avenue (le Village se trouve de l'autre côté de la rue, au 3250 South Miami Avenue), le Vizcaya Museum and Gardens est ouvert tous les jours, sauf le mardi, de 9h30 à 16h30. Il est fermé le jour de Thanksgiving et le jour de Noël. Pour plus d'informations, consultez le site www.vizcaya.org.
