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Rip Van Winkle Gardens
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3 reviews for Rip Van Winkle Gardens
3 reviews in English
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Review from Nola N.
New Orleans, LA
4/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a special place. I like gardens as much as the next guy, but this place has something many gardens do not: a soul. You feel you are in a sacred place that you oughtn't be.
The home on the property is from the mid-1800s and is breathtaking. The gardens are very well manicured--and mostly of things that are native Louisianian. They have a zen, or Japanese tea, garden thing going on. And that could get cheesy quick. But it's done with just the right balance and hits the right notes.
What really stands out is the very location of the gardens--nestled on a lake that offers the must angelic of breezes.
Everything merges together into something extraordinarily special. Very much worth the low cost of admission.Listed in: While in the Louisiana…
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Review from Philip L.
Lake Charles, LA
7/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I LOVE this place! My wife and I stumbled upon it last year when we were searching for a venue for our wedding. It is absolutely beautiful. From the Jefferson House to the Japanese Tea House, there is some great architecture out here. The gardens are always pristine and colorful with a wide variety of flowering plants and trees. The stately oak on the lakefront sets the scene for a picturesque Louisiana sunset(or wedding in our case ; ) ). We decided to return for our first anniversary and stay at one of the B&B cottages. They are very spacious and comfortable. They have a quaint, late 1800's feel with modern touches for convenience. I really can't say enough good things about this place and it's very welcoming staff. I would recommend it to anyone. We will definitely return!
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Review from Laurin A.
San Jose, CA
3/31/2007 4 photos
This is some of the most beautiful property with a very interesting history. I would highly recommend anyone visiting the area to check this place out.
The tour is around $10 and about an hour long. I would have given this place 5 stars, but I wasn't that impressed with our tour guide. There is a hiking trail with peacocks hanging out. It really made me want to invest in a few peacocks just to have around. They are truly gorgeous birds.
There is also a cafe on the property, which deserves about 2.5 stars so definitely don't waste good Louisiana eating time on this crap shack.
