What’s in Bloom at Vizcaya: A Behind the Scenes Guided Tour
Apr 17, 2026
From: 11:30 AM to Noon
Seasonal blooms and garden care techniques take focus during a guided horticultural tour through the historic grounds of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. What’s in Bloom at Vizcaya: A Behind the Scenes Guided Tour takes place Friday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Led by Vizcaya horticulturist Ali Hennessey, the tour highlights plant species currently flowering across the estate while offering insight into the design and maintenance of the gardens. Participants will walk through areas including the shaded Forecourt, North Walk and Orchidarium, where tropical plants adapted to lower-light environments grow, before continuing to the East Terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Stops at the Secret Garden and Rose Garden introduce plants suited to warmer, drier conditions while providing context about the estate’s historic landscape design. Hennessey, who has worked with several historic gardens and holds degrees in architectural studies and art history, shares insights into plant care, ecological horticulture and the evolving stewardship of Vizcaya’s gardens during the tour.