Rip Van Winkle Garden

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this more than 25-acre semi-tropical paradise filled with irises, magnolias, hibiscus, camellias, azaleas, annuals, and springtime bulbs surrounds the Joseph Jefferson Home. Rip Van Winkle Cottages', Joseph Jefferson's Servants Quarters, circa 1870; and Cook's Cottage, built in 1925; are open for overnight guests. Tours of the gardens are...

The highlight of a visit here is the magnificent 20-acre garden filled with semitropical vegetation and the sort of vistas that only a salt dome can offer in southern Louisiana. A café looks over Lake Peigneur and provides a restful and picturesque spot for refreshments after exploring the gardens. Be on the lookout for the peacocks—if you're lucky, one of the males will open his feathers for...

The Rip Van Winkle Gardens is situated near the shore of Lake Peigneur. Positioned amidst scenic landscape, the Garden houses Joseph Jefferson's historic home. Surrounded by huge Oak trees and positioned atop a salt dome, the garden gives visitors magnificent views of the nearby surroundings. Stroll through the garden or explore the historic home; the garden attraction is sure to fascinate...

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