Historic Holiday Décor: Tides & Tidings

This holiday season, “Tides & Tidings” sweeps into Deering Estate with the sparkle of the sea and the spirit of a coastal Holiday celebration.

Inspired by Charles Deering’s love for seafaring, adventure, and the natural beauty of Biscayne Bay, the Estate will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with nautical elegance, ocean-inspired décor, and holiday magic.

Guests will discover twinkling lights, shimmering tides of blue and silver, garlands inspired by coral and mangroves, and décor that captures the charm of holidays by the water. From maritime touches that honor Deering’s passion for exploration to festive scenes celebrating South Florida’s coastal beauty, Tides and Tidings blends timeless holiday traditions with the enchantment of the sea.

At the heart of the theme is a celebration of conservation and connection to the environment — values championed by Charles Deering and carried forward through the Estate’s ongoing preservation efforts today. Like the tides themselves, the season reminds us of the importance of protecting the treasured ecosystems and cultural landscapes that make this place so special.

Warm, whimsical, and inspired by the coast, “Tides and Tidings” invites guests to celebrate the holidays where history, conservation, and the magic of the ocean meet.

Under the creative direction of the Deering Estate, in collaboration with the Deering Estate Foundation, 100 Ladies of Deering and volunteers, the Estate invites guests to celebrate the holidays where history, conservation, and the magic of the ocean meet!