Houmas House and Gardens – Darrow, LA
Our last Harvest Host stop for our 2021 travels was memorable. The Houmas House (aka the Sugar Palace) is one of the most extensive plantations, and it has a rich history. Here is a link to find out more about the past. Houmas House and Gardens.
I always find it fascinating to learn about days gone by. We toured the mansion and its beautiful gardens. Our tour guide was insightful, and we enjoyed hearing about the various families that occupied the home over the years since the 1700s. Since I love tradition, the formal dining area with its luxury was indeed an incredible sight. Traditional chinaware, candelabras, and silver flatware adorning each table setting reminded me of entertaining at its best. Bette Davis stayed in the home while filming Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte. A total of eighteen films or TV episodes had the Houmas House and Gardens as its backdrop.
The property includes a museum, restaurants, cottages, and an amphitheater. The gardens and grounds are spectacular and beckon visitors to stroll among the sculptures and gardens. While here, two weddings and a corporate event were going on. (Unfortunately, we were parked next to the cottages where wedding guests decided to continue the party until 2:30 am. We didn’t get much sleep that night)
We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary by having dinner in the Carriage House. The atmosphere equaled the deliciousness of the food. We enjoyed our stay and decided it was one of the best Harvest hosts we ever visited. If you are ever in the New Orleans area, this should be a planned stop.
Houmas House and Gardens – Darrow, LA
Our last Harvest Host stop for our 2021 travels was memorable. The Houmas House (aka the Sugar Palace) is one of the most extensive plantations, and it has a rich history. Here is a link to find out more about the past. Houmas House and Gardens
I always find it fascinating to learn about days gone by. We toured the mansion and its beautiful gardens. Our tour guide was insightful, and we enjoyed hearing about the various families that occupied the home over the years since the 1700s. Since I love tradition, the formal dining area with its luxury was indeed an incredible sight. Traditional chinaware, candelabras, and silver flatware adorning each table setting reminded me of entertaining at its best. Bette Davis stayed in the home while filming Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte. A total of eighteen films or TV episodes had the Houmas House and
Gardens as its backdrop.
The property includes a museum, restaurants, cottages, and an amphitheater. The gardens and grounds are spectacular and beckon visitors to stroll among the sculptures and gardens. While here, two weddings and a corporate event were going on. (Unfortunately, we were parked next to the cottages where wedding guests decided to continue the party until 2:30 am. We didn’t get much sleep that night)
We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary by having dinner in the Carriage House. The atmosphere equaled the deliciousness of the food. We enjoyed our stay and decided it was one of the best Harvest hosts we ever visited. If you are ever in the New Orleans area, this should be a planned stop.
Houmas House and Gardens – Darrow, LA
Our last Harvest Host stop for our 2021 travels was memorable. The Houmas House (aka the Sugar Palace) is one of the most extensive plantations, and it has a rich history. Here is a link to find out more about the past. Houmas House and Gardens
I always find it fascinating to learn about days gone by. We toured the mansion and its beautiful gardens. Our tour guide was insightful, and we enjoyed hearing about the various families that occupied the home over the years since the 1700s. Since I love tradition, the formal dining area with its luxury was indeed an incredible sight. Traditional chinaware, candelabras, and silver flatware adorning each table setting reminded me of entertaining at its best. Bette Davis stayed in the home while filming Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte. A total of eighteen films or TV episodes had the Houmas House and Gardens as its backdrop. The property includes a museum, restaurants, cottages, and an amphitheater. The gardens and grounds are spectacular and beckon visitors to stroll among the sculptures and gardens. While here, two weddings and a corporate event were going on. (Unfortunately, we were parked next to the cottages where wedding guests decided to continue the party until 2:30 am. We didn’t get much sleep that night)
We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary by having dinner in the Carriage House. The atmosphere equaled the deliciousness of the food. We enjoyed our stay and decided it was one of the best Harvest hosts we ever visited. If you are ever in the New Orleans area, this should be a planned stop.
