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Book the Playhouse

Cider

Field Trip

Flowers

Food - Baked Good/Bagel

Food - Fresh squeezed juice

Food - Healthy Shot

Food - Pecan Sandies

Games Centerpiece

Garden Photo Admit

Group Admission

Group Tour Deposit

House Tour

Large Prop Photography Fee

Member Admission

Member Admission & Tour

Photography 2024

About Your Reservation

Access to the site is non-exclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are non-refundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $100 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00AM, i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a Guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a Guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

A credit card must be left with the Gate House staff to be held for the duration of your shoot. It will only be charged in the event of a time extension (subject to availability), time penalty, coffee or prosecco request, or any damage done to the property.

Other Guidelines

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so as well:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Please refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Pinatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Photography Extra Hours

Photography Reproduction

Photography Upgrade

Plants #1

Plants #2

Rake Day

Summer 'Scapes 2024- T-shirt

Sunday Photography Fee

Water

Whim House Rental

Whim Photo Admit

Girl Scout Workshop

Register here for your private two-hour Girl Scout Workshop!

Curriculum is based on troop level. Cost of program includes Longue Vue patches and all workshop materials. 

By proceeding with this reservation, you acknowledge and agree to the following policies:

  • Payment in full and acceptance of site policies are required to guarantee a reservation.
  • Final guest count must be provided to Longue Vue no later than one week before the event to ensure adequate supplies.
  • The troop must vacate the Education Center and Lath House at the end of the workshop. While you may visit our other gardens following your celebration, a rental extension fee of $100 will be assessed for clients who remain in the Education Center or Lath House more than 30 minutes after the event. 
  • All reservations are nonrefundable. In the event of inclement weather, your event will be moved indoors. 
  • One complimentary reschedule is included in the reservation. Subsequent reschedule requests are subject to a $25 administrative fee. All rescheduling requests must be made in writing to Neana Collins at education@longuevue.com.
  • Please note that the cancellation and reschedule policy will not be amended based on weather, other than in the event of severe weather requiring the entire Longue Vue site to close, in which case a full refund or complimentary reschedule will be granted. In the event of rain or other inclement weather that does not require a site closure, Longue Vue will make interior space (the Education Center) available to your guests, at no additional charge. 
  • Longue Vue is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Longue Vue House and Gardens adjoins a residential neighborhood; accordingly, all guests are required to adhere to the following:

  • Noise must be kept to a reasonable minimum; amplified music is not allowed.
  • All vehicles must be parked in areas designated by Longue Vue staff.
  • Client and guests may not move garden furniture, cut or pick plants or flowers, or otherwise make changes to the Discovery Garden, Lath House, or Education Center, other than in direct collaboration and supervision of designated Longue Vue staff (the birthday host and/or children's programs manager). Any changes or damages to the gardens or facilities will result in a minimum damage fee of $100; such fee shall be based on visual documentation by Longue Vue.

Please contact Neana Collins at education@longuevue.com for any questions related to scheduling, event logistics, or program content.

 

What's in Bloom Happy Hour

Welcome in the new season and join us for the next What's in Bloom: Happy Hour! Enjoy complimentary gardens admission, a glass of wine on Longue Vue, and learn about what's in bloom this season with one of Longue Vue's gardeners.  

Questions?

Contact us at (504) 488-5488 or email info@longuevue.com 

Iris Day

Join Longue Vue as we celebrate the incredible Louisiana Iris! Stroll in our Wild Garden and enjoy our blooming Louisiana Iris collection! With over 3,000 plants, the collection includes 5 native species and 115 named varieties. Experts from the Greater New Orleans Iris Society will be on site to answer all of your Iris questions.

Admission is free for Longue Vue members and Greater New Orleans Iris Society members. $15/person for general gardens admission.  Enter desired quantity, then click register.

Light refreshments will be served.

Gardens Photography Summer Sale

Bookings June - August receive 20% off the regular season price of $150!

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking 6 months in advance. 

 

About Your Reservation

Access to the site is non-exclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are non-refundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM, i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a Guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a Guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Other Guidelines

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so as well:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Please refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Pinatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Gardens Admissions

Set your own pace on a self-guided stroll through the gardens and grounds.

Pricing: $15/adult (age 17+), $10/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked online in advance. $17/adult (age 17+), $12/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked upon arrival. Free for annual members.

Discounts: The gardens and house of Longue Vue were envisioned by the Stern family as a community resource. If our admission presents an obstacle to your visit, please email info@longuevue.com with the number in your group and the amount you are comfortable paying.

Guests using a reciprocal membership through AHS, NARM, ROAM, SERM, or Museum Month must register upon arrival. Guests planning to use a Go City Pass, Good Times Pass, or EBT Card for Museums for All must also register upon arrival. 

Reschedule Tickets: Tickets for Longue Vue admission, tours, programs, photography reservations, and events are nonrefundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. All transfers are subject to a convenience fee. To request a reservation transfer, email info@longuevue.com

House Tours

The full experience of Ellen Biddle Shipman's creative signature at Longue Vue includes a tour of the house interiors, which she lovingly designed in tandem with the gardens beyond their windows.

Pricing: $27/adult (age 17+), $22/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked online in advance. $29/adult (age 17+), $24/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked upon arrival. Free for Ellen, Emma, Edith, Natalie, Albert, Hanna, and Rosenwald members.

Group Visits: Group rate tickets are available for parties of 15 or more. Please email requests to info@longuevue.com

Reciprocal Admissions Programs: If planning to use a NARM or ROAM membership, Go City Pass, Good Times Pass, or an EBT Card for Museums for All, then please plan to register upon arrival. 

Reschedule Tickets: Tickets are nonrefundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. Transfers may be subject to a convenience fee. To request a reservation transfer, email info@longuevue.com.

Discounts: The gardens and house of Longue Vue were envisioned by the Stern family as a community resource. If our admission presents an obstacle to your visit, please email info@longuevue.com with the number in your group and the amount you are comfortable paying.

Garden Workshop 2026

Join a member of our team for our popular garden workshops! Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult; two children per adult maximum.

Programs are nonrefundable.

Photography Package: Gardens

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking six months in advance. 

 

Access to the site is nonexclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are nonrefundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM; i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Piñatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Photography Package: Special Occasion

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking six months in advance. 

 

Access to the site is nonexclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are nonrefundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM; i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so as well:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Piñatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Photography Package: Mini-Sessions

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking six months in advance. 

 

Access to the site is nonexclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are nonrefundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM; i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Piñatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Twilight 2026: Spring Series

Twilight at Longue Vue returns for the 2026 spring season, weekly on Wednesdays from March 11 to April 29. Subscribe to attend the entire series today!  March 24, 2026, concert takes place on a Tuesday.

Music is from 5:30PM-6:45PM, you are welcome to explore the gardens before!

Subscription Pricing: $130/General Admission | $70/Member | $5,000/Sponsor

Looking for individual performances? Select 'Show Individual Events' link below to purchase tickets for individual performances.

Questions? Contact Director of Programs & Partnerships Neana Collins at ncollins@longuevue.com or call (504) 293-4713.

Thank you to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation for sponsoring our Twilight at Longue Vue Spring 2026 season!

School's Out Camp 2026

School is out and camp is in!  Join us for adventure, nature- based learning and guided exploration of our gorgeous 8-acres of gardens!

Save by registering for the package.  Click 'show individual dates' for single day registration.

Programs are non-refundable.

Second Saturday Garden Volunteers

Support Longue Vue by volunteering in the gardens! Volunteers work directly with Longue Vue's garden staff on a variety of projects throughout the eight acres of gardens. 

New volunteers must complete an application before registering. Click here to access the application

Returning volunteers may register below. 

Volunteers meet rain or shine. We recommend bringing your own water bottle, gloves, sunscreen, and hat. You are welcome to bring your own tools, and tools will be provided as needed. 

Questions?

Contact us at info@longuevue.com or call (504) 488-5488. 

 

Thursday Garden Volunteers

Support Longue Vue by volunteering in the gardens! Volunteers work directly with Longue Vue's garden staff on a variety of projects throughout the eight acres of gardens. 

New volunteers must complete an application before registering. Click here to access the application

Returning volunteers may register below. 

Volunteers meet rain or shine. We recommend bringing your own water bottle, gloves, sunscreen, and hat. You are welcome to bring your own tools, and tools will be provided as needed. 

Questions?

Contact us at info@longuevue.com or call (504) 488-5488. 

 

Group Tours

Thank you for booking a group tour with Longue Vue House and Gardens. Please fill out the registration information below to proceed to payment. 

Admission discounts for groups are available for parties of 15 or more. Groups of 15 or more will receive a $5 discount per attendee for gardens admission, house tours, or combination tours. Bespoke tours with members of our curatorial team and included hospitality start at $100 per attendee. 

School field trips should book through the Longue Vue programs team: education@longuevue.com

A nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve the date and time of your visit. The deposit will be 20% of your total payment. Remaining balance is then due seven days prior to the visit. 

Questions

Contact us at grouptours@longuevue.com or call (504) 488-5488.

Combination House and Garden Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the house plus a guided tour of the surrounding gardens. Combination tours are offered daily at 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, and 2:30PM.

Pricing: $35/adult (age 17+), $30/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked online in advance. $37/adult (age 17+), $32/child (age 4-16), and free for infants (age 0-3) when booked upon arrival. Free for Edith, Natalie, Albert, Hanna, and Rosenwald members.  

Member Registration: Edith members and above should register upon arrival or email membership@longuevue.com at least 48 hours in advance. 

Group Visits: Group rate tickets are available for parties of 15 or more. Please email requests to info@longuevue.com.

Reciprocal Admissions Programs: Reciprocal admissions through NARM or a Go City Pass include Gardens Admission and House Tours only. Guests should register for those programs on arrival. 

Reschedule Tickets: Tickets are nonrefundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. Transfers may be subject to a convenience fee. To request a reservation transfer, email info@longuevue.com.

Discounts: The gardens and house of Longue Vue were envisioned by the Stern family as a community resource. If our admission presents an obstacle to your visit, please email info@longuevue.com with the number in your group and the amount you are comfortable paying.

Photography Package: Proposal

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking six months in advance. 

 

Access to the site is nonexclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are nonrefundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM; i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Piñatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Behind-the-Scenes House Tour

Are you curious about the spaces not on a typical house tour? Would you like to see a below grade basement in New Orleans? Then join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the attic and basement of Longue Vue. The tour will include an abbreviated walk through of the main floors of the home and concentrate on those areas not available to regular tours. Participant numbers are limited so advanced registration is encouraged.

Tickets for Behind-the-Scenes tour are $45/person. Member pricing applies. 

Reschedule Tickets: Tickets are nonrefundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. Transfers may be subject to a convenience fee. To request a reservation transfer, email info@longuevue.com.

Garden Birthday Party

Celebrate your child's special day at Longue Vue! A Garden Birthday includes:

  • Admission for up to 35 (please notify us in advance if you need additional admissions)
  • Exclusive use of the Discovery Garden Lath House for two hours
  • One facilitated garden activity of your choice, such as a garden-themed craft, seed planting, 10-minute yoga session, collaborative drawing or other art activity, or scavenger hunt. Additional facilitated activities are $50 per activity.
  • Self-led activities throughout the Discovery Garden
  • A dedicated Longue Vue birthday host
  • Full-day admission to the gardens for you and your guests

By proceeding with this reservation, you acknowledge and agree to the following policies:

  • Admission beyond 35 people (children and adults) must be requested and paid for in advance.
  • Client is responsible for carrying on and off any decorations and supplies other than facilitated activity supplies.
  • Hosts may arrive up to one hour before the start of the event to set up and will have one hour after the event to clear all personal items.
  • All reservations are nonrefundable. In the event of inclement weather, your event will be moved indoors. One complimentary reschedule is allowed, with 48 hours notice.
  • The cancellation policy will not be amended based on weather, other than in the event of severe weather requiring the entire Longue Vue site to close, in which case a full refund will be granted.
  • Live or amplified music, latex balloons, glitter, confetti, and pets are not permitted on site.

For special scheduling requests or any other questions, email education@longuevue.com.

Yoga Member Subscription Pass

Exclusive offer for Longue Vue members: The monthly yoga subscription, available for Longue Vue members, eliminates the need to register for each class. Register once for all classes throughout the month, at a deep discount.

 

Birthday Tea

A Birthday Tea is a unique way to celebrate your child's special day! Birthday Tea includes:

  • Exclusive use of the Discovery Garden Lath House or other selected party space for two hours
  • Tiered tea service, including a variety of sweet and savory treats, choice of iced or warm teas, and all service supplies
  • A dedicated Longue Vue birthday host to serve tea and support other needs
  • Full-day admission to the gardens for you and your guests

By proceeding with this reservation, you acknowledge and agree to the following policies:

  • Birthday tea includes admission for 30 (15 children, 15 adults) and tea service for 15 children. Additional guests can be added upon request and will be handled through general admission.
  • Client is responsible for carrying on and off any decorations and supplies other than tea service.
  • Hosts may arrive up to one hour before the start of the event to set up and will have one hour after the event to clear all personal items.
  • All reservations are nonrefundable. In the event of inclement weather, your event will be moved indoors. One complimentary reschedule is allowed, with 48 hours notice.
  • Please note that the cancellation policy will not be amended based on weather, other than in the event of severe weather requiring the entire Longue Vue site to close, in which case a full refund will be granted.
  • Live or amplified music, latex balloons, glitter, confetti, and pets are not permitted on site.

For special scheduling requests or any other questions, contact Director of Programs & Partnerships Neana Collins at education@longuevue.com.

Special Occasion Photography Summer Sale

Bookings June - August receive 20% off the regular season price of $400!

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking 6 months in advance. 

About Your Reservation

Access to the site is non-exclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are non-refundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM, i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a Guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a Guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Other Guidelines

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so as well:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Please refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Pinatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Ragtime Day NOLA, featuring Opera Creole

Ragtime Day NOLA is a celebration of ragtime music and dance in New Orleans, past and present. Join us for a short opera program followed by a dance orchestra in the Playhouse. You will be greeted with a complimentary glass of prosecco and there will be a cash bar for additional beverage purchases. You will also have an opportunity to briefly tour the house during intermission.

Questions? Contact Director of Programs & Partnerships Neana Collins here.

Programs are nonrefundable.

Photography Package: Sunday Gardens

Choose your preferred date by clicking other dates above. Choose your preferred time by clicking other times above. 

Dates and times that are greyed out are not available. Dates become available for booking six months in advance. 

 

Access to the site is nonexclusive; there may be other guests, staff, or other photography sessions around during your shoot. Longue Vue does not guarantee that all water features will be in operation nor that any particular flowers will be in bloom at the time of your session. Photography is not permitted inside the house.

Reservations are nonrefundable, but you can reschedule them without penalty with 24-hour prior notice. If prior notice is not given or if your session has already been rescheduled once before, you will incur a charge of $50. You do not have to have a reschedule date upon giving notice, but you must do so within 26 weeks of your originally scheduled session. Reschedules are subject to availability and may be denied.

With the Gardens Photography package, you may request an hour extension for $150 given at minimum 15 minutes notice. Extension requests are subject to availability and may be denied; no extensions will be granted that exceed normal operating hours (9:30AM – 5:00PM).

In the event of inclement weather, you may recover the amount of time that you could not shoot, given notice to the Gate House and that your recovered time does not exceed the initially scheduled length of your session nor continue past 5:00PM; i.e., if it rains for 20 minutes, you may shoot for 20 minutes past your scheduled time without penalty as long as you let the Gate House know you are doing so and you aren’t going over your time.  

You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes of shooting past your scheduled time with the exceptions stated above.

When you arrive at Longue Vue, please adhere to all signage including the 5MPH speed limit posted and in effect throughout the property. Once in the Entrance Court, a guide will greet you at your car, check you in, and direct you to the parking lot. If you have purchased the Special Occasion Package, a guide will meet you in the parking lot to escort you to your dressing area.

Photographers will be required to provide a form of identification that will be left with the Gate House staff for the duration of the photoshoot in exchange for a photographer pass. 

Since Longue Vue is a popular photography venue, we do our best to ensure everyone who chooses our unique setting has the best possible experience.

Here is how you can help us do so as well:

  • Follow all signage, including staff only and speed limit signs.
  • Refrain from smoking or vaping while on site.
  • Discard all waste into recycling and garbage bins.
  • Pets are not allowed on site, even if you leave them in your car.
  • If you have not purchased the Special Occasions package, you will not have access to a changing space. Changing is not allowed in public bathrooms, parking lot, or pop-up tents.
  • All photography packages allow for one photographer and up to six subjects/guests. If this does not fit your needs, please contact photography@longuevue.com for other options.
  • Be courteous to other guests on site; do not block pathways or relaxing views for too long.
  • Do not enter planting beds or mulched areas.
  • Flowers in our gardens are for everyone to enjoy; do not pick them.
  • Please keep to your time. You will incur a $50 charge for every 15 minutes past your allotted time.
  • Other things that are not allowed on site include the following:
    • Large props or set items
    • Drones
    • Piñatas, confetti, glitter, or latex balloons
    • Amplified music
    • Open flames

Agreement

By purchasing any of our photography packages, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to all our policies stated above.

In the Quantity field below, please indicate the number of packages you would like to purchase.

Twilight 2026 Portico Balcony

Expansive views over Spanish Court and the Longue Vue grounds are included in this "backstage" view of performances. Private seating for up to ten with fresh flowers from the gardens and cold beverages as our gift. Music is from 5:30PM-6:45PM

$400 non-members $375 members

Contact Neana Collins at ncollins@longuevue.com to reserve.

Tickets for Longue Vue admission, tours, programs, photography reservations, and events are non-refundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. All transfers are subject to an administrative fee. 

Twilight 2026 Portico Terrace

Enjoy a private section of the Portico Terrace, with table, seating for up to four people, flowers and a bottle of prosecco as a gift from Longue Vue. You will be "backstage" from the Twilight performance, with views overlooking the Portico Garden and surrounding grounds.  Musical performance takes place from 5:30PM-6:45PM.

Tickets for Longue Vue admission, tours, programs, photography reservations, and events are non-refundable but can be transferred if requested in advance of your originally scheduled visit. All transfers are subject to a convenience fee. To request a reservation transfer, click here.

Emma Brown Reading Program 2026

Join us for a reading with Lady Livingston and her whimsical musical accompaniment!  Each child will receive a copy of the selected reading when available and while supplies last.  For unpublished books, a book on the theme of the reading will be distributed.

March 21- The Wisest Princess

March 28- Love Grows Everywhere

April 4- The Ugly Duckling

April 11- Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book

HAPPY Meal Experience (Healthy and plant-powered, yay!) 2026

This Jazz Fest Tuesday join Longue Vue in welcoming Fred Wesley and  his funky family and friends to celebrate the healing power of the whole food plant-based lifestyle. The hearty menu will feature red beans and rice, other favorites and desserts -- all fully compliant with the evidence-based diet prescribed to reverse obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The program will feature testimoinies and tips for using the power of whole plant foods to get off medications and alleviate suffering. Fred, the legendary JBs bandleader, was sick and facing forced retirement before his new lifestyle helped him drop 70 pounds, regain his health and reignite his touring schedule, which this year includes a hit at Jazz Fest on Thursday, April 30. 

For more information, click here. Programs are non-refundable.