The Cutler Fossil site, located within the 450 acres, contains the fossilized remains from now extinct animals including peccaries, mammoths, sloths, dire wolves, and saber-toothed cats. The Estate grounds are part of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, which has a rich history dating back 100,000 years. The archaeological elements on the Deering Estate represent a comprehensive record of human habitation in South Florida. Rental of the Estate is available for special social functions, making it a popular south Florida wedding venue.

The Estate serves as a small conference center for community organizations and corporate groups who share Charles Deering’s interest in the environment, botany, history, fine arts, antiques, rare books and wine. The Deering Estate is also a cultural and educational facility that features classes and programs for children and adults, teacher training and research opportunities. The Deering Estate's naturalists and guides educate us about human’s interaction with the surrounding native habitats through time and showcase artifacts ranginging from the end of the ice age to those used by Tequesta Indians who thrived in the region for hundreds of years before the Spanish colonial era. Today's visitors can journey through native habitats to visit the Tequesta midden, the Cutler Burial Mound, and walk an ancient Tequesta trail. The Estate offers daily tours of the historic houses – the Stone House and Richmond Cottage, as well as tours of the lush natural areas where fossil bones have been found as far back at 50,000-100,000 years. Paleo Indians, Tequestas, Seminoles, Afro-Bahamians, and Anglo-Americans have at different times, lived on the land encompassed by the Estate. From canoe tours to butterfly walks and guided nature hikes, the Deering Estate has diverse activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Tekesta study center