Sat Nov 23, 2013
Depart at 8 am from 5801 St. Charles Avenue.
COST OF TOUR: $100 PER PERSON
- Northshore Excursion with stops in Mandeville, Covington, and along the Upper Bogue Falaya and Red Bluff area.
- Visit newly-removed Jean-Baptiste Lang House in Mandeville, now in the course of restoration
- Walking and Riding tour of Historic Covington Neighborhoods near Columbia Landing and the Bogue Falaya
- Visit to Covington Brew house, located in historic Alexius Hardware building, with tastings from their interesting variety of craft beer offerings.
- Lunch in Old Claiborne Hill community at The Chimes, with your choice of entrée, wine or other beverage.
- Afternoon Travel to the Upper Bogue Falaya, with an extended tour of St. Joseph Abbey Church and Rectory with their extraordinary murals painted by the Benedictine Dom Gregory de Wit. Visit the historic monastery cemetery, the restored home Cedar Hill, and the excellent St. Joseph Abbey shop.
- Moving up the river, visit Beau Soleil, the restored home of the late architect Arthur Middleton and his gracious wife Donie.
- We will conclude the day with our traditional Sazerac cocktail and wine party at fascinating Red Bluff, the art-filled home of Covington attorney Nikki Barranger.
- Return by 7 pm. Saturday November 23, 2013