The Stories Of Vizcaya
Growing food doesn’t always require a large garden. At Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, our Urban Agriculture team uses hydroponics vertical towers as an effective way to grow leafy greens and herbs using this sustainable, space efficient practice. On this page, you’ll find a full video tutorial showing exactly how we build our towers, paired with...
The Vizcaya Village was the working part of the estate and we are revitalizing it to tell new stories about our community’s history and to offer innovative new programs. Sheltered under large banyan trees, the Vizcaya Village features 11 architecturally significant buildings on 12 acres. Built in 1916 to make Vizcaya self-sufficient, the Village included...
In South Florida, our unique climate gives us the chance to grow squash almost year-round. Whether you’re working with a backyard garden or a few pots on your patio, learning how to grow squash in South Florida is a fun and rewarding way to bring fresh food to your table. If you’ve ever dreamed of...
Improving Accessibility, Resiliency and Preservation Visiting Vizcaya soon? Visitors have the rare opportunity to experience preservation at work!To ensure Vizcaya Museum and Gardens remain beautiful, safe and accessible for another 100 years, we’re actively restoring and reinforcing key areas of the estate throughout -2026. We appreciate your understanding and invite you to explore how we’re...
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...
Swanee DiMare, a dedicated philanthropist and community leader has been instrumental in preserving Miami’s cultural treasures. Growing up in Coral Gables she has long admired Vizcaya as a place where history, art and nature come together. Since 2004 her involvement with Vizcaya has been particularly noteworthy helping to ensure this cultural landmark remains vibrant for...
In 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was honored to join the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program—an initiative led by the United States Botanic Garden and the American Public Gardens Association. This national program supports public gardens in fostering food education, sustainability, and hands-on growing experiences to address food insecurity across diverse communities. For Vizcaya, participation marks...
On February 27, 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, in partnership with Florida Organic Growers (FOG), hosted the 2025 Dinner for Farmers at the historic Vizcaya Village. The event brought together farmers, chefs, educators, and other key players in South Florida’s local food movement for an evening dedicated to honoring their contributions to urban agriculture and...
On the evening of February 12, 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens became a living archive of history as elders from Little Bahamas in Coconut Grove gathered to share their stories. Through heartfelt recollections, tales of resilience, and reflections on the changing landscape of the Grove, this night with descendants of the Black Grove settlers and...
