About Gilbert Lodge
     Tour Gilbert Lodge
     Guest Dining Schedule
     Visitors to Gilbert Lodge
     Gilbert Lodge Car
    Job Opportunities
     Best Photos    
    Comments about this blog

__________________________
     

G L
 

Gilbert Lodge
  Since 2004


 

 Back

                 Gilbert Lodge Blog
         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
 
Wednesday, January 14, 2015:  Mark and Paula visited Viscaya Museum and Gardens at Miami, Florida.
The main house was started in 1913 by James Deering after a visit to Villa la Pietra in Italy.
It was receiving guests in 1916, but the surrounding grounds were not completed until 1922.
Deering made his money in International Harvester before retiring in 1908.
Viscaya sits on the water's edge looking over the Atlantic Ocean.  It was the scene of many lavish parties back in the 1920s.
 
In front of the house is what looks to be a ship made of stone.  It is really an island created as a huge raft for swimmers and parties.
My, they lived well back then!
 
Viscaya main house as seen from a tea house on the south side.
 		 Viscaya as seen from the north pier where boats unloaded guests.
 
Vizcaya is surrounded by gardens.  It enjoys very pleasant weather year round.
 
The gardens are meticulously maintained by a full time crew.  The main house is a museum.
 
No expense was spared in the construction of Vizcaya.
Quote of the day:    Photography is not allowed in the main house so you'll have to go there to see it for yourself.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

Questions, Comments?  

 ............... More about Gilbert Lodge

page last edited 02/01/2015