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.
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ABOUT VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark in Miami, originally built between 1914 and 1922 as the winter estate of James Deering. Open as a public museum since 1953, this European-inspired estate welcomes 300,000 visitors annually and includes a Main House filled with decorative arts,10 acres of formal gardens, native forests, and mangrove shores.
On the west side of the property, the historic Vizcaya Village, which offers a Sunday farmers market and new Village Café, is being restored to support new community programs, including urban agriculture.
Located at 3251 South Miami Avenue (with the Village across the street at 3250 South Miami Avenue), Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit www.vizcaya.org.
