Week of Events
Plein Air Workshop
Plein Air Workshop
Engage with the gardens through a three-day painting workshop at Longue Vue with artist and educator Peg Usner. REGISTER Can't attend all three sessions? Drop by for just one for only $50! This is a course for beginning or advanced oil painters who seek guidance in plein air painting. Suggestions, critiques, and demonstrations are offered...
Yoga with a Vue
Yoga with a Vue
Start your morning off with some yoga under our gorgeous oaks with fabulous instructors from the Pilates and Yoga Loft. Whether you're new to yoga or been practicing your whole life, bring your yoga mat and come on out; all levels are welcome! Classes are offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to...
Plein Air Workshop
Plein Air Workshop
Engage with the gardens through a three-day painting workshop at Longue Vue with artist and educator Peg Usner. REGISTER Can't attend all three sessions? Drop by for just one for only $50! This is a course for beginning or advanced oil painters who seek guidance in plein air painting. Suggestions, critiques, and demonstrations are offered...
Garden Volunteers
Garden Volunteers
Come dig alongside the garden staff in the beautiful eight-acres of Longue Vue's gardens!
Plein Air Workshop
Plein Air Workshop
Engage with the gardens through a three-day painting workshop at Longue Vue with artist and educator Peg Usner. REGISTER Can't attend all three sessions? Drop by for just one for...
Yoga with a Vue
Yoga with a Vue
Start your morning off with some yoga under our gorgeous oaks with fabulous instructors from the Pilates and Yoga Loft. Whether you're new to yoga or been practicing your whole...
First Friday Tours & Tea
First Friday Tours & Tea
Enjoy a specialty house tour led by our Historian and Curator Lenora Costa and a specialty garden tour led by Director of Gardens Amy Graham. The combination tour includes teatime and treats at Edith & Edgar's Museum Café between tours. Each tour will focus on exploring behind-the-scenes insights about the history and design legacy of...
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join us in the gardens for an Introduction to the Yang Long Form led by Michael C. Francis, MD. Dr. Francis has over 20 years of experience in the discipline of Tai Chi. During these years he has been an acolyte of Grand Master Tommy Cheng and Master King Lam, both of New Orleans, and...
Yoga with a Vue
Yoga with a Vue
Start your morning off with some yoga under our gorgeous oaks with fabulous instructors from the Pilates and Yoga Loft. Whether you're new to yoga or been practicing your whole life, bring your yoga mat and come on out; all levels are welcome! Classes are offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to...
Sprouts
Sprouts
Join us in the Discovery Garden on the first and third Saturday of each month for garden exploration and seasonal activities specially designed for children and their families. There will be group story time beginning at 10am and a connected activity afterwards. Sprouts will be held rain or shine with indoor space made available if...
Merry Market
Merry Market
Longue Vue's annual outdoor holiday marketplace includes shopping with local vendors, festive crafts and music, and photos with Santa. $10 general admission; $5 for members. Half-price house tours available. TICKETS Interested in participating as a vendor? Click here for more information.
Vue Crew
Vue Crew
Students ages 5 to 10 will spend their Saturdays learning about gardening techniques, making nature-based art, and exploring their connection to the natural world. Each meeting will have a seasonal theme. Vue Crew Kids Garden Club is a drop-off program. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy our site or leave and return for pick-up....
Free Family Sunday
Free Family Sunday
Yes, it's Sunday, and yes, we are open! Admission to our eight acres of gardens is FREE for Louisiana Residents! So bring out your picnic blankets to have lunch under our majestic oaks, and treat the whole family to a tour of our historic home for only $7.50 per person! Register Sponsored by the Friends...