Holidays Remembered at El Retiro and the Return of Tucker & Tillie’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Step back in time and experience the magic of the season at El Retiro, Florida’s finest example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The historic mansion comes alive with exquisite holiday finery adorning the first floor, inviting you to stroll through its timeless beauty and festive décor.
Pick up Tucker and Tillie’s Holiday Hide & Seek game sheet at the Visitor Center before making your way to the house, then search for this mischievous pair throughout the grounds of El Retiro. Once you’ve completed your hunt, bring your game sheet to The Shop at Bok for a sweet holiday treat.
Discover the warmth, charm, and history of the holidays at El Retiro—where every detail is a memory waiting to be made and remembered.

Event Date & Time

Friday, November 28 – January 7
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location

El Retiro
Admission plus El Retiro Tickets needed (for the tour of the inside of the home)
No Registration required

Purchase Garden Admission and El Retiro Tour Here

Please Note:

To assist Bok Tower Gardens with the rising costs of online transactions, a small processing fee is required for to confirm your registration.

Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase at boktower.org, in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222. All programs and classes promptly begin at stated time and visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins for check-in. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the class start time. Culinary events are demonstration based and late arrivals may not be accommodated. For classes held after 5 pm, the entrance gate will stay open for an additional 30 minutes after the start time. Once the gate closes, late arrivals will not be admitted. Due to the nature of culinary events held at the Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower Garden may attempt, but cannot guarantee, to accommodate food allergies. Dogs are not permitted at any educational program.