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May 04
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Experience Summer at Bonnet House

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A Season of Art, Nature, and Discovery

Summer is the perfect time to experience the beauty, history, and vibrant programming at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. From family-friendly experiences and outdoor wellness to art exhibits and special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.

🌿 Family Summer Special

June 2 – August 30

Make Bonnet House part of your summer plans with our Family Summer Special presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital:

  • $30 Adult Admission
  • Free for ages 17 and under

Spend the day exploring the historic house, wandering lush tropical gardens, and discovering wildlife throughout the estate. It’s a perfect outing for families looking to connect with nature, history, and art in a unique waterfront setting. Click here to learn more.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on the Veranda

Friday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Start your morning with tranquility and inspiration during Yoga on the Veranda. This special session combines yoga and sound healing, all set against the peaceful waterfront backdrop of Bonnet House.

It’s an ideal way to relax, recharge, and enjoy the serene beauty of the estate. Click here to register now.

🎨 Fine Artists’ Exhibit Opening Receptions

Select Wednesdays | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

  • May 13
  • July 15
  • September 6
  • November 18

Celebrate the creativity of South Florida’s artistic community at our Fine Artists’ Exhibit Opening Receptions. Held in the Gallery’s middle room, these rotating exhibits feature work by talented regional artists.

Join us for an evening of art, inspiration, and community in a truly unique setting. Click here to purchase tickets.

🌺 Looking Ahead: Orchid Care Classes

While summer is full of experiences, we’re also excited to continue educational programming into the fall with Orchid Care Classes:

  • September 15
    • 9:30 a.m. – Orchid Care Basics
    • 1:00 p.m. – Repotting & Mounting

These hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of orchids. Click here to register.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing yoga session, introducing your family to the wonders of Bonnet House, or exploring inspiring art exhibits, there are countless ways to make the most of summer at this historic estate.

📍 Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale

For tickets, details, and registration, visit www.bonnethouse.org

Jul 11
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Orchid Care Classes Returning This August

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Summertime has once again returned to South Florida! If you think the summers are hot and humid where you live, it’s probably not even close to the heat and humidity that we experience here in Fort Lauderdale. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, we welcome and embrace the hot sticky climate this time of year! This is because, here at Bonnet House, we are passionate about growing and caring for a variety of tropical plants, including orchids. In fact, we center many of our annual events and workshops around these unique, eye-catching plants.

This August, we are excited to announce the return of our popular Orchid Care Classes! These classes are designed for both beginners and experienced growers. These interesting classes will cover both the basics of orchid care as well as more advanced techniques. These classes will be taught by our Orchid Curator, Jose Exposito, and his fantastic team of orchid care experts on staff at Bonnet House. Our greenhouse is filled with a variety of perfectly cared for orchids, and more. During this tour, guests will learn exclusive details about our orchid care techniques and have the opportunity to ask our expert Orchid Curator questions.

The first class will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 9:30-11:30am. This class will cover the basics of orchid care, and will include helpful information on the various types of orchids, growing locations, and basic cultivation techniques. Each class is followed by an informative guided tour of our Orchid Display House as well as our Orchid Greenhouses. This course is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.  To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

To learn about more advanced orchid care techniques, our intermediate classes will take place on Tuesday, August 13th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. These classes will cover all aspects of transplanting orchids, with a special emphasis on the techniques and uses of different materials including cork, driftwood, plaques, baskets, and more. This course is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

Whether you are new to orchids, or have been growing them for decades, these classes are sure to offer new and interesting insights into the exciting world of orchid care. Regardless of your knowledge of orchid care techniques, we hope to see you at our upcoming orchid classes this August. These classes are very popular and will fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

Nov 24
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Orchid Display House

Orchid Care – Repotting & Mounting plus Combating Pests & Diseases 1pm

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Master the Art of Orchid Transplanting

This hands-on class will cover every aspect of orchid transplanting, with a focus on proven techniques and the use of diverse materials such as cork, driftwood, plaques, baskets, and even mounting on trees. You’ll also learn the importance of proper tool sterilization to prevent the spread of viruses and keep your collection healthy.

Each class concludes with a guided tour of our Orchid Display House and Greenhouses, offering an up-close look at stunning orchid varieties and expert care practices.

Meet Your Instructor
Join our esteemed orchid curator, Jose Exposito, and his team of orchid care specialists on the historic Bonnet House Estate for these exclusive cultivation classes. Jose is the founder of Soroa Orchids, a senior judge with the American Orchid Society, and a world-renowned speaker featured at World Orchid Conferences in Brazil and Malaysia. His expertise has been highlighted in Orchids Magazine, Vogue, the Martha Stewart Show, and numerous national and international publications.

Tuesday, February 23
1:00 – 3:00 pm

$30 Member/$35 Non -Member. All class registrations are final and non-refundable.

Register Here!
Jul 03
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Orchid Care Classes at Bonnet House

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Orchid Care Classes Resume July 28 at Bonnet House

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be offering its orchid care classes once again beginning Saturday, July 28th in the lovely air-conditioned Island Theater. Learn how to care for your orchids on the beautiful Bonnet House Estate . Join our  new orchid curator, Jose Exposito, and his team of orchid care experts on the historic Bonnet House Estate for three key orchid cultivation classes.  Jose is  founder of Soroa Orchids, senior judge of the American Orchid Society, world renowned speaker including World Orchid Conferences in Brazil and Malaysia. He has been featured in Orchids Magazine, Vogue, Martha Stewart Show and many other National and International publications.  Each class is followed by a guided tour of our Orchid Display House as well our Orchid Greenhouses.

All classes take place on Saturdays. The schedule is as follows:

Orchid Basics – July 28, 2018, 10am – 12pm

Orchid Repotting & Mounting – August 4, 2018, 10am – 12pm

Diagnosing Pests & Diseases – August 11, 2018, 10am – 12pm

The cost of each class is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
To register, visit https://bonnethouse.org/events/category/adult-classes/list/ or contact Linda Schaller at [email protected] or (954) 703-2606.

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