Houmas House and Gardens

Houmas House and Gardens Explore the historic mansion with a guided tour. Wander through 38 acres of gardens. Dine in one of three restaurants and stay overnight.
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Located between Baton Rouge, LA and New Orleans, LA, The Houmas House Estate allows visitors to experience the life of plantation owners in the 1800’s. The mansion has been restored to the antebellum era, reflecting the opulence and wealth this sugarcane farm boasted in the 1880’s. The guided mansion tour walks through the 250 year history, showing the architectural evolution of this manor house a

nd how it became a grand estate. Rare and period artwork and artifacts are displayed and used to explain plantation life. The gardens are expansive and the most exquisite in all of Plantation Country. Three restaurants have captured attention of food critics nationwide and have been voted some of the top places to dine in the country. Luxurious cottages are available for guests seeking an overnight plantation experience. The Houmas Estate is also well-known for hosting weddings and corporate events. Theknot.com voted Houmas House a top wedding venue in the New Orleans area. See why the readers of USA Today voted Houmas House the top historic tourist attraction in Louisiana.

🀄 Sip. Social. Mahjong. Repeat. 🀄Starting June 8th, we are bringing Mahjong Social Play to the Dixie Café every Monday a...
06/04/2026

🀄 Sip. Social. Mahjong. Repeat. 🀄

Starting June 8th, we are bringing Mahjong Social Play to the Dixie Café every Monday at Houmas House!

Social Play begins at 1:30 PM and continues until 4:00 PM.
The buffet will be served until 2:00 PM, but beverage service will continue throughout the duration of play. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Gather your friends, enjoy a delicious lunch, and spend the afternoon playing Mahjong in the beautiful setting of Dixie Cafe at Houmas House. Whether you're a seasoned player or simply looking for a fun social outing, we'd love to have you join us.
Reservations are required and can be made using the link below.
We're also exploring opportunities to expand Mahjong Social Play to additional days of the week and even evening sessions. We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what days and times work best for you and your Mahjong group.

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of tiles, conversation, and Southern hospitality. 🌿✨🀄

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06/02/2026

🀄 Sip. Social. Mahjong. Repeat. 🀄

Starting June 8th, we are bringing Mahjong Social Play to the Dixie Café every Monday at Houmas House!

Social Play begins at 1:30 PM and continues until 4:00 PM.
The buffet will be served until 2:00 PM, but beverage service will continue throughout the duration of play. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Gather your friends, enjoy a delicious lunch, and spend the afternoon playing Mahjong in the beautiful setting of Dixie Cafe at Houmas House. Whether you're a seasoned player or simply looking for a fun social outing, we'd love to have you join us.

Reservations are required and can be made using the link below.

We're also exploring opportunities to expand Mahjong Social Play to additional days of the week and even evening sessions. We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what days and times work best for you and your Mahjong group.

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of tiles, conversation, and Southern hospitality. 🌿✨🀄

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/houmashouse/items/734430/?full-items=yes&flow=1076976

Also follow our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1360394919288587

Explore the historic mansion with a guided tour. Wander through 38 acres of gardens. Dine in one of three restaurants and stay overnight.

The setting is fit for a King or Queen! Another special event at Houmas House Estate and Gardens
05/30/2026

The setting is fit for a King or Queen! Another special event at Houmas House Estate and Gardens

05/30/2026

We’ve expanded our gift shop to include everything mahjong! Whether you’re looking for a specific item or something unique, you’ll find it all here.

We have 54 different mats with 6 more styles on the way, 20 different tile sets in stock, and 12 new styles coming soon. There are also 30 different tile racks, mahjong cups (plastic and insulated), jewelry, stationery, a 2026 rules book, tile bags, finding cards, cocktail napkins, and pillows.

A stunning Water Lily has emerged! This marks the beginning of many we will see throughout the season!
05/28/2026

A stunning Water Lily has emerged! This marks the beginning of many we will see throughout the season!

05/25/2026

Make a day out of this beautiful Memorial Day weekend by visiting the Great River Road Museum at Houmas House to explore its many fascinating exhibitions, including those on the Civil War. Afterward, head to the Dixie Cafe to enjoy a delicious Wagyu Beef Hotdog topped with Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions, served with a side of Crispy Parmesan and Pesto French Fries. You can enjoy this Dixie Cafe Special from tomorrow Saturday May 23rd through Monday May 25th!
Hotdog Special is $18!

Address

40136 Highway 942
Darrow, LA
70725

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+12254739380

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