Knowing Fact From Fiction: “Passionate and Frank”

Yours Truly explores the life and personality of Vizcaya’s owner, James Deering, through his personal correspondence. This video focuses on how Deering wrote passionate, direct, and often candid, and how his letters challenge us to separate fact from interpretation as we read his words today.

Continue exploring Yours Truly to discover other perspectives on James Deering through his letters, projects, and personal decisions.
TAGS: 
  • Correspondence , 
  • House , 
  • James Deering , 
  • Letters , 
  • Telegrams
Tour poster for Vizcaya's Rose Garden, featuring a stone fountain, vibrant pink roses, and lush greenery.

Visiting this Friday? Take the Tour!​

On Apr. 10 at 11:30 a.m., join us for Vizcaya’s Rose Garden Tour, a behind-the-scenes experience guided by the estate’s expert horticulturists.

Uncover the history, seasonal rhythms, and specialized care behind this iconic space.

🎟️ TICKETS: $24–$39; includes museum admission
⭐ Vizcaya Members: $10

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🌿 This Sunday: Living Land Festival

Celebrate South Florida’s Indigenous communities with a day of culture, creativity, and connection. Enjoy live performances, storytelling, hands-on art activities, and a vibrant farmers market—all in one place.

🎟 FREE ENTRY | Mar. 29, 9 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Vizcaya Village (3250 S. Miami Ave)

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One-Day-Only: Our Last Sale of the Year

Give yourself or someone you love a gift that lasts long after Cyber Monday ends.

Membership pays for itself in just a few visits and digital delivery makes it the perfect gift—beautiful, meaningful, and instant.

BEFORE YOU BOOK: Learn about on-site construction .

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Visiting this Friday? Jump on this Exclusive Tour!

If you love orchids, you don’t miss this special behind-the-scenes tour on Friday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. Join Vizcaya’s own orchid specialist as we go inside the museum’s greenhouse to explore rare orchids and learn expert plant care tips.

Tickets are just $39 per person and include museum admission. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now!