|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
The whimsical Mistletoe & Martinis, A Christmas Carol themed soirée, will be a magical evening celebrating the holiday season with lavish food and drink, designer-led holiday décor, live music, and an online silent auction.
On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Deering Estate Foundation will host its seventh annual Mistletoe & Martinis holiday event from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Deering Estate. This sophisticated soirée is the estate’s signature holiday event. This year’s event will come alive with the sights, sounds, and libations of the holiday season with a fanciful nod to “A Christmas Carol.” For one night only, guests are invited to dress as their favorite “Christmas Carol” character or in festive holiday dress, stroll the grounds, and celebrate the season with live entertainment, designer-led holiday décor, and food and drinks, provided by some of Miami’s best restaurants, catering teams, and drink sponsors.
“This is one of our favorite events of the year and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome South Florida neighbors and friends to the beloved estate as we get in the yuletide spirit,” says Nina Zanella, Executive Director of the Deering Estate Foundation. “We are thrilled to gather together at the beautiful Deering Estate to toast the holiday season and celebrate in a way that is fun and festive for all.”
Co-chaired by Deering Estate Board Members and Trustees, Jo Ann Szaro, Jerrod Sharp, Ashley Sodeman, and Beth Person, this evening of merriment is all about community. All night long, guests will be able to feast on delicious bites from some of Miami’s best restaurants and caterers, including True Food Kitchen, Delicious Catering, Catering by Les, Sports Grill, Golden Rule Seafood, Joe’s Stone Crab, Sawa, Rodbenders Raw Bar and Grill, Platea, Bartaco, MAI Sushi Tapas, Kojin 2.0, Pubbelly Sushi, Volcanic Sushi + Sake, and Chill N Ice Cream. While a variety of other beverages will be available, the title event drink, martinis, will be well shaken and stirred with Zyr Vodka, Voli 305, and specialty potions created and crafted by the Tipsee Chix.
As attendees eat and drink, they can spend the evening mingling with family and friends and listening to live music all while admiring the beautiful holiday lights and exploring the lavishly decorated Stone House and the Richmond Cottage. This year, the Deering Estate’s Historic Holiday Décor celebrates the holiday season through holiday music with the theme Caroling through the Season. Under the creative direction of the Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, and in collaboration with talented local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, and volunteers, the Estate will transport visitors to a bygone era where carolers, sleigh bells, and warm hearths evoke the true spirit of the holidays.
Dicken’s beloved characters including Scrooge, Bob Cratchet and Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future will be featured at the event among the beautifully hand-decorated holiday trees. Highlights of this year’s décor will include an imagined recreation of holiday carols and music.
The beautifully decorated Mistletoe & Martinis event space is coordinated by Aloré Event Firm. The annual silent auction that typically accompanies the event will be digital, via Bidding Owl, and will open on December 2, 2024, allowing both attendees and non-attendees to participate, with bids closing at 11:59 p.m. on December 16, 2024.
The Deering Estate Foundation is especially grateful for the support of its valued event sponsors, including Ernst & Young, Jo Szaro Family, McLusky, McDonald & Hughes, Sandy McCarthy, Grove Bank and Trust, Greenberg Traurig, the Flanagan Law Firm, and the Family of Maggie Zanella.
Tickets for Mistletoe & Martinis are $175 for Deering Estate members and $200 for non-members. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance, either online or by calling (305) 235-1668, ext. 272. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Deering Estate Foundation’s community, conservation and cultural programming. This event is for guests 21+ years of age.
The Deering Estate’s holiday decor includes over a dozen holiday trees, from the grand tree in the great hall to decorations throughout the Richmond Cottage, the first floor and basement of the Stone House, and outdoor areas. This could not have been possible without Deering Estate’s generous design sponsors, including Deering Estate Designer-in-Residence, Alfredo Brito, in collaboration with talented local designers, Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence, the 100 Ladies of Deering, local garden clubs, and volunteers.
The Historic Holiday Décor is on display daily, from November 29, 2024 to January 7, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information on the holiday season of events at the Deering Estate, please visit the Deering Estate website.
Celebrate Deering all year and gift a membership to family and friends this Holiday Season! 
About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.
ABOUT US:
For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.
This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.
Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com or Grant@communitynewspapers.com
#thatscommunitynews #communitynewspapers #miamidade #miamidadecounty #thatscommunity #miamicommunitynews #coralgables #palmettobay #southmiami #doral #aventura #pinecrest #kendall #broward #biscaynebay
