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Monday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for kids to dress up, go trick-or-treat and attend special events, after a weekend of theme parties.

Here's a few items of interest for those who enjoy a visit to the Redland agricultural region -- Miami's Bountiful Countryside.

Make plans for a leisurely drive through the countryside to enjoy the beauty of nature -- and the calm relaxing pace of the Redland region.

Robert and Robin Burr 

https://www.redlandview.com/

Please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty, bounty and serene nature of our countryside.

The magnificent Chateau Artisan property, surrounded by an oval mote, was completed in 2007.

click on the image to see enlargement.

Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Saturday, November 19

FNGLA 2022 Buster & Demott Family Fishing Tournament

Join the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association's Miami-Dade Chapter for the 22nd Annual Buster & DeMott Family Fishing Tournament, raising money to support students seeking a degree in horticultural sciences or landscape architecture. The cost is $70 per adult, $30 per junior angler 15 years old and up. $25 to sign up as a team to be eligible for team prize. Captain's meeting on the 18th at 6pm. Awards dinner at Redland Golf & Country Club follows the tournament. Call 305-248-1117. Get details and register online.

Save The Date
Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 7pm

Luxurious Bridal and Event Showcase

Come stroll thru Mon Petit Garden Event Venue with over 50 vendors for your wedding or special event. Enjoy cake samples and food bites, delicious beverages, astonishing decor, entertainment, music, fashion and much more -- an action packed five hours of entertainment,  DJs, Live Bands, Hora Loca Presentations, Live Ceremony and Event Musicians all throughout Mon Petit Garden. Make sure to bring comfy shoes to make your afternoon walk thru the many acres more enjoyable. Ladies: we definitely recommend no heels for this property. Come early and enjoy lite bites, or you can purchase a full meal from select food vendors. Tickets are free for those registered in advance and $10 at the door. Mon Petit Garden Instagram. 

Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, November 5 at 6pm

One Night In The Tropics Gala

The University of Florida Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC) and the 2022 Gala Committee invite you to its 8th annual One Night In The Tropics Gala fundraiser featuring fabulous local flavors in food, drink and live music. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. For more information, Contact Monique Scoggin mls6664@ufl.edu or 786-2179226. Get details and register online. http://www.tinyurl.com/onit2022

Friday, October 21 at 6:30pm

3rd Annual Chefs Table on the Bay at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate at Cutler presents an exclusive cooking and dining experience: Chef’s Table on the Bay, A Night in Tuscany. Under the stars on the Estate’s beautiful courtyard, guests will enjoy delicious food, celebrity cooking demonstration, wine pairings, a very special Italian cocktail by award-winning Chef Christopher Bulgarin of Delicious Catering. Chris will be demonstrating how to prepare a special, four-course Tuscan inspired meal for guest’s enjoyment. Mike Hupka from Breakthru Beverage will be showing guests how to make a delicious Italian Negroni during the cocktail hour and providing education on wine pairings with each course. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, October 22 from 9am to 3:30pm

A Day of Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat at Earthling Farms

Debbie HanLee presents a day of mindful meditation at Earthling Farms. Wear comfy yoga attire and bring yoga mats, meditation cushion (optional), journal, pen, towel, swim wear (optional). Bring a healthy lunch, bug repellent and a water bottle. Attend with the intention to leting go of what doesn’t serve you in the moment, and with the best intention and expectations for your well-being. When one is in meditative state, one will surely experience a great sense of clarity and calmness which leaves you having a peaceful state of mind. Text for location details: 786-267-1203. Link to Facebook page.

Saturday, October 22 at 2pm

Sip 'N Shop Market

Visit Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company for Sip n’ Shop Local Artisan Market -- a fun shopping experience to support local businesses. You'll find artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. This is a free event. https://schneblywinery.com

Saturday, October 22 from 6 to 9pm

Homestead Halloween Spook-Tacular

Bring the family out to Harris Field Pavilion for the Halloween Spook-Tacular event hosted by the city of Homestead, with tricks, treats, frights, and delights. This free event will return to its traditional format and will feature fun for all ages with kids’ activities, trick-or-treating, and food trucks. Plus, South Florida’s most horrifying haunted house is guaranteed to provide delights and frights for the whole family. Dress up in your Halloween’s best to celebrate the spookiest night of the year. For complete details, contact Homestead Parks and Recreation at 305-224-4570. https://www.cityofhomestead.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3923

Saturday, October 22 at 7pm

Live Music at Redland Golf and Country Club

Meet up with friends at the Redland Country Club's outdoor stage to enjoy the Exit Left Band. The Sand Trap bar and grill has a great selection of fresh food, beer, wines and cocktails for your enjoyment. The Country Club is located at 24451 SW 177 Ave. Call 305-247-8503. http://www.redlandgolf.com

Sunday, October 23 at 10am

Tropical Beekeepers - Hands On Beekeeping

This monthly meeting of the Tropical Beekeepers Association features hive inspections at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 the Avenue. Call 305-283-6675. See Facebook page.

Tuesday, October 25

Knaus Berry Farm Opens

For those eagerly awaiting their next batch of sticky cinnamon buns, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 25 when the bakery reopens at Knaus Berry Farm, 15980 SW 248 Street. Call 305-247-0668. https://knausberryfarm.com

Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30pm

Cricut: Halloween T-Shirt Design

Bring the kids to the Cybrarium for a unique creative activity - choose a jack o’ lantern or a skeleton design, and make it into an iron-on decal for your T-shirt with the Cricut Machine. This is a free event. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in downtown Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9482878

Saturday, October 29 at 7pm

Game of Thrones Party

Winter is coming. Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company present: Game of Thrones Party -- a medieval affair with live bands, a costume contest (wear your Targaryen wigs of course), a fireworks show, and much more. Admission is $12.50. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Celebrating Redland Agriculture

November is Miami-Dade Farmers' Month

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating the month of November with special recognition for the farmers and growers of South Florida's Redland Agricultural Region -- Miami's Bountiful Countryside. With a spotlight on farming, citizens can learn more about the many contributions of South Dade farmers through engaging experiences at farms and related businesses in the Redland during Miami-Dade Farmers Month. https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/miami-dade-farmers-month

Saturday, November 12 from 4 to 7pm

Bluegrass and BBQ at Anderson's Corner

Dade Heritage Trust celebrates 50 years of preservation at the historic Anderson’s Corner -- perhaps the oldest building still standing from the pioneer era of the Redland countryside. Check in on the new restoration with a fun afternoon in South Dade. Enjoy great BlueGrass Music from the Rambling String Band and tasty BBQ from Smoke and Spice. RSVP and get $75 tickets online. https://dadeheritagetrust.org/event/andersons-corner-bluegrass-and-bbq-to-benefit-dht/

Sunday, November 13 - Miami Rum Festival

Rum Renaissance Tasting Event

Save the dates for the upcoming Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables on the weekend of November 12-13, 2022. Saturday begins with a series of seminars -- Cane To Glass -- featuring a complete review of the production process from cane culture and fermentation to distillation, wood management and blending. Sunday is the grand tasting event with more than 150 rums from around the world, plus a collection of vintage, limited edition and rare rums to taste. Get tickets online in advance before they sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Open Early

Pincho Bait & Tackle

Fishermen, stop by Pincho Bait & Tackle for live and frozen bait, chum, roads and reels, tackle and al your fishing accessories, as well as boat parts. They're open at 4am on the weekends with everything you need to have a great day fishing with great customer service. Call Robert at 786-406-3769. Get details online.

Dependable Friendly Service

Two Computer Guys

Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students and anyone that needs computer help. They solve problems and get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Just call when you need a little help. 305-444-1984. https://www.twocomputerguys.com

Open Daily

Fruit & Spice Park

Visit the tropical Fruit & Spice Park, the only tropical botanical garden of its kind in the United States with more than 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts, and other commercially important plant specimens from around the world. Spend an hour or spend a day discovering the wonder of this natural space. Tram tours with knowledgeable guides depart at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm, weather permitting. Call 305-247-5727. https://redlandfruitandspice.com

Outdoor Weekend Fun

Visit Redland Equestrian Center

Bring the family to the 17 acre Redland Equestrian Center for farm and horse tours, or horseback riding tours, open at 10am everyday by pre-paid reservation. Kids will love a day outside on the farm with pony and horse lead rides, petting farm, butterfly garden, oak tree hammock and lychee grove. Reserve your agricultural learning events for school, company or birthday. Enjoy photography session with horses and other animals. The largest and oldest equestrian center in the area, Redland Equestrian Center is a great place for horse boarding and training, since 1999. Call 786-650-6173. Reserve online. http://RedlandLife.com

A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.

Robert and Robin Burr