Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is launching an innovative series of farm-to-table programs rooted in its deep agricultural history.
The focus of each program gives the participants a hands-on experience with edible plants presented in the context of the historic estate.
Vizcaya’s urban farming programs are inspired by James Deering’s legacy of the original 180-acre estate, including Vizcaya Village that had acres of produce, flowers, cattle and chickens. Upcoming urban farming programs are:
Sunday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m., Family Program: Vizcaya Eats — Plant, harvest and cook with family and friends in the Vizcaya Village kitchen garden. Come hungry. Online registration required.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Family Program: Dinner Bouquet — Create an edible arrangement, then take your bouquet home with recipes for dinner with Anthology Floristry.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., Community Program: Moveable Feast — This Valentine’s Day cooking class features delicious tapas and demonstration-style lessons. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Friday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m., Family Program: The Family Dinner Project — This special evening family program features an alfresco dining experience in Vizcaya Village.
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Community Program: Garden to Glass Cocktail Class — Learn how to make cocktails popular in the 1910s and ’20s using ingredients from Vizcaya’s kitchen garden. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m., Family Program: Vizcaya Eats — Plant, harvest and cook with family and friends in the Vizcaya Village kitchen garden. Come hungry. Online registration required.
During these farm-to-table programs, participants will explore topics such as the seed-to-table process, the harvesting of edible plants that grow in a sub-tropical environment, cultural traditions of edible plants, healthy growing, eating and cooking, and issues in sustainability. Vizcaya’s kitchen garden is featured, inspiring participants to start their own gardens by planting various types of edible plants that can be used in simple, practical recipes.
Vizcaya’s history is steeped in the history of agriculture. Vizcaya’s original owner, James Deering, was vice president of International Harvester, a global farm equipment manufacturing company. He built Vizcaya as his winter home, moving into the Main House in December 1916.
Vizcaya Village also was created at the same time to ensure the availability of produce, eggs, milk and other essentials needed to sustain the household. In these early days of Miami, Vizcaya Village served as a model and as a resource for local residents to supplement their needs.
Preregistration for all programs is required, with more information available at vizcayatickets.org.
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