Then and Now

 

Houmas House Today

Houmas House 1938

Where have the years gone?  This month, Houmas House celebrates eleven years under the ownership and vision of Kevin Kelly.  From reviving the mansion and expanding the gardens to adding a new inn and restaurant, he has given visitors a reason to come back year after year.  Once stripped of its ornate mouldings and bold colors, the Sugar Palace is once again the Crown Jewel of the Great River Road. 

In her heyday, Houmas House was the largest sugar producing plantation in the South spanning over 300,000 acres. Over the years and a series of owners, the land has been reduced to 53 acres but has managed to impress with it's stately Greek Revival architecture, wrap-around porches, and original outbuildings.

With the addition of formal gardens, an extensive gift shop, restaurants and an inn, guests may now spend more than a day exploring and immersing in themselves in the antebellum era.

Although the restaurants have garnered much attention, the mansion tours are still the main reason to visit Houmas House.  Here guests learn about the flamboyant and business savvy men who have owned the plantation since 1775.  Room after room displays both original and period antiques and artwork, truly an extensive collection built over the years.

Once a thriving working sugar cane plantation, Houmas House is now a true destination not to be missed. 

 Spring Promotions!

Isn't it time for an escape? Summer is upon us and it's the perfect time to unwind and slow your pace.  The new Inn at Houmas House provides a luxurious plantation experience along the  Great River Road. Private rooms are nestled among an alley of live oak trees and just steps away from the Mighty Mississippi. 

For the remainder of this  month you may take advantage of our Spring promotion and receive 30% off of your room rate!  Simply enter the code INN30 upon booking.

Booking is Easy Here

 It's My Party 

As Seen by Princess Grace

This month is my favorite because we celebrate my birthday all month long!  A true princess never reveals her age, but I can tell you I've been here long enough to see all the amazing new additions, hundreds of weddings, thousands of new people from across the globe, and of course continue to reign as the Princess of the Sugar Palace.

Thank you to all who have visited me over the years, brought me treats, and taken my picture.  

I have so enjoyed watching all of you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, marriages and holidays. You have made the past eleven years so much fun!