Greetings {name},

Thursday, November 24 is Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday, a time for considering all our blessings, a day of parades and gatherings, and a long weekend of family gatherings and feasting.

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.

a delightful Redland estate and gardens

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.

Saturday, November 19 from noon to 6pm

Give Thanks Artisan Market

Visit the Winery in Homestead for a fun shopping experience to support local businesses with local artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. Plus, a special World Coastal Championship live wrestling event at Miami Brewing Company starting at 7pm. Vendors: contact for details. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, November 19 from 2 to 10pm

Jungle Magick at H'om Miami

Attend a transcendent Waterfall Experience and connect with nature -- take a deep primal journey through the senses. Journey through movement, breath, tribal drums, an Immersive Sound Healing Experience by the South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra, a fascinating Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance, Fire Show, and a late nite waterfall video mapping show. What to bring: something to float on, bathing suit, towel/blanket, water and good vibes. H'om Miami is located at 15350 SW 248th Street. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, November 20 at 7pm

Polar Express at ShowBiz Cinema

A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might never hear -- the ringing bells of Santa's sleigh. The time is five minutes to midnight. Suddenly, a thunderous roar startles the boy. Clearing the mist from his window he sees the most amazing sight--a gleaming black train rumbles to a stop right in front of his house, the steam from its powerful engine hissing through the night sky and the softly falling snowflakes. The boy rushes outside, clad only in his pajamas and slippers, and is met by the train's conductor who seems to be waiting just for him. "Well, are you coming?" the conductor inquires. "Where?" the boy asks. "Why, to the North Pole--of course. This is the Polar Express!" What unfolds is an adventure that follows a doubting young boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Get details and tickets online.

Monday, November 21 from 8am to 5pm

Mini Camp at Deering

Offered during select Teacher Planning Days, every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Get details and purchase $40 tickets online.

Wednesday, November 23 from 4:30 to 5:30pm

Chess Club at the South Dade Library

Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at the South Dade Regional Library children's room. Ages 5 and up. https://mdpls.org/event/6946941

Friday, November 25 from 10am to 5pm

Black Friday Artisan Market
Bring the family out to the Black Friday Artisan Market at Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company, starting at 10am for a fun shopping experience to support local businesses with local artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. This is a free event. Vendors: contact for details. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Opening in December

Patch of Heaven - Mindful Pocket Park

Patch’s mission is to reconnect Humans to Nature -- one mindful walk, one tree and one breath at a time. The Mindful Pocket Park at Patch will help guests appreciate nature as more than just a source of supply for this Industrial Age. This is a sanctuary for trees, bees, birds, butterflies, bats, historic buildings and people. Patch of Heaven Sanctuary is a living, learning campus where neuroscience meets nature through mindful awareness. The choreographed layout of the mindful park’s nature immersion is meant to be an immediate reset to begin reducing anxiety and increasing calm. Get details online.

Saturday, December 3 at 10:30am

Christmas Wine Run 5k

Holiday cheer is in the air for wine enthusiasts that love to run, featuring the scenic views of Schnebly Redland's Winery, a great assortment of locally produced wines, and extra swag options for all wine lovers and runners. Your race package for $30 includes a shirt, water bottle, finisher medal, complimentary wine pour, and race bib. All race results will be posted online in real time. Register for the race online.

Sunday, December 4 from 10am to 5pm

Redland Heritage Festival and Craft Fair

Experience the rich history and traditions that are unique to Redland and get an early start on purchasing one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Vendors will be showcasing traditional arts & crafts, nurseries selling native plants and tropical fruit trees -- along with delicious food. Enjoy this day of festivities at the fabulous Fruit & Spice Park with your family. Included is a series of lectures about Redland Agricultural history. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for kids 8 to 12. Free for small children. Pre-sale tickets are available for 20% off by purchasing online. https://redlandfruitandspice.com/event/redland-heritage-festival-2/

Saturday, December 10 from 10am to 2pm

Winter In the Redlands - School Baazar
Redland Middle School is hosting a Winter Bazaar on Saturday, December 10. Vendors are welcome to apply. Redland Middle School is located at 16001 SW 248 Street. For details, email Ms. Rodriguez at: plrodriguez@dadeschools.net

Saturday, January 28 from 6 to 8pm

Blue Jean Ball Rodeo Dance Dinner

The 2023 Soroptimist Blue Jean Ball Prime Rib Dinner and Dancing event will take place at the Harris Field Pavilion from 6 to 8pm. Participate with Raffle Tickets, 50/50 Raffle, Line Dancing and more. Soroptimist International of Homestead promotes the advancement of women and girls through volunteer service to the community. http://Homesteadrodeodance.com

Native Tree Supplier

Mix'd Greens Native Nursery

Mixd Greens is an environmentally conscious full service native nursery -- a proven leader in the industry for over 35 years; veteran owned and operated by its founder Certified Arborist Mick Gnaegy. They offer native shrubbery and trees, natural habitat restoration, plant mitigation, plant sales and installation. Mix'd Greens is located at 28905 SW 162nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33033 with 10 acres of container-grown trees, 70 acres of field-grown palms and trees, and 20 acres of mango and avocado groves. Call 305-245-1722. https://www.mixdgreens.net

Now Available

Botanical Seed Auctions

The Miami-Dade FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association) chapter offers unique seeds for sale through auction on their web site -- from Montgomery Botanical Center and Flamingo Gardens -- with collections from more gardens added soon. https://botanicalauctions.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