What inspires you on a dreary winter's day? Need help? Look at the beauty of our gardens come March!
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| Woodridge Gardens in the Spring - Relax and Unwind! |
This and that about SE Louisiana & S. Mississippi from the Innkeeper of Woodridge Bed and Breakfast of Louisiana Slidell, New Orleans New Orleans Northshore - Nature and much more!
Showing posts with label Pearl River. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pearl River. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Let the Fall Festivities begin -
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| Louisiana Gator Fest - Slidell |
Already have plans for this weekend? Well the papa of gator festivals is held down by the banks of the Mighty Mississip under the Luling Bridge. The Boutte Alligator Fest is the best! The first taste of alligator was at this festival and I still drool over the memory of that first bite of gator burger.
Stay tuned as the list of October festivals is not far behind and the list will have you rearranging the calendar for a trip!
B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Celebrating another GREAT year!
Happy Anniversary to Woodridge Bed and Breakfast!
WOW we are starting our 14th year - 14!! What started as a pipe dream many years ago, with lots and lots of work, the building once known as Woodridge Academy was transformed into our home and Bed and Breakfast. Since that time we have welcomed so many wonderful faces, shared some great stories, been a part of many fond reunions and celebrating many unions. We have been blessed.
We've come a long way baby! From class rooms to 5 spacious suites, from office space to kitchen space and a place to create gourmet breakfasts for your guests. From a basket ball court to a pavilion for parties and a pool to refresh. So many things have changed here at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast over the years, but one thing still is the same - our Southern Hospitality. We look forward to the year ahead and seeing many of our return guests and welcoming new friends.
Here you see the view of before we purchased.
The yard was baron from the romping of 300 kids at recess, but now is lush and green and even a secret garden to wander through under the canopy of Live Oaks. I hear them calling you to come relax.
Thanks to the many who have brightened up our place with your wonderful smiles. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Debbi & Tim, Keepers of the Inn
B and B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!
WOW we are starting our 14th year - 14!! What started as a pipe dream many years ago, with lots and lots of work, the building once known as Woodridge Academy was transformed into our home and Bed and Breakfast. Since that time we have welcomed so many wonderful faces, shared some great stories, been a part of many fond reunions and celebrating many unions. We have been blessed.
We've come a long way baby! From class rooms to 5 spacious suites, from office space to kitchen space and a place to create gourmet breakfasts for your guests. From a basket ball court to a pavilion for parties and a pool to refresh. So many things have changed here at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast over the years, but one thing still is the same - our Southern Hospitality. We look forward to the year ahead and seeing many of our return guests and welcoming new friends.
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| THEN - 1994 |
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| Woodridge B&B NOW - 2012 |
The yard was baron from the romping of 300 kids at recess, but now is lush and green and even a secret garden to wander through under the canopy of Live Oaks. I hear them calling you to come relax.
Thanks to the many who have brightened up our place with your wonderful smiles. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Debbi & Tim, Keepers of the Inn
B and B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Come, sit a spell -
Debbi the Innkeeper
Woodridge Bed and Breakfast
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Spring has sprung -
Debbi the Innkeeper
Woodridge Bed and Breakfast
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Life in the Swamp -
Ever wondered what it's like living in the swamp? Well the producers of "Swamp People" which airs on the History Channel, thought just that! They traveled down to the bayous of Louisiana to find people who live such a life. One of this year's Swamp People is Terral Evans who lives in Pearl River, Louisiana and works the river of the same name. There have been many other movies filmed in this area all due to the beauty they find in the river and on its banks.
In these parts, the river is known as the Honey Island Swamp, filled with gators, wild boars, black bear, deer, an array of fowl and of course some creepy crawly critters and slithery snakes. Now I grew up near another well known swamp and never thought of them as something I wanted to spend much time around, much less in, but I have a new found love of the swamp and the wildlife that inhabits its parts. And given a trained eye there is no telling what you may find when touring this wonderful area. So how do you get a trained eye for this? Well the best way is to find a local to run you down the river... and I admit Capt. Jack is one of the best eyes around. He can be found at Honey Island Swamp Tours in Slidell along with several other great guides. Or bring your own boat and make an adventure of it all, there are several area landings where boaters can set off and by the way, there is some mighty good fishing in this water too!
The summer is the best time to view gators of course while the winter is best for fowl with the bare trees. Winter also brings in many migratory birds not thought to be found in these parts of the country. The Honey Island Swamp is just a couple of blocks (as the crow flies) from Woodridge Bed and Breakfast where you will find ample parking for your boat and the tour offers a discount for registered guests when booked by the innkeeper.
Posted by Debbi owner & Innkeeper, Woodridge B&B
In these parts, the river is known as the Honey Island Swamp, filled with gators, wild boars, black bear, deer, an array of fowl and of course some creepy crawly critters and slithery snakes. Now I grew up near another well known swamp and never thought of them as something I wanted to spend much time around, much less in, but I have a new found love of the swamp and the wildlife that inhabits its parts. And given a trained eye there is no telling what you may find when touring this wonderful area. So how do you get a trained eye for this? Well the best way is to find a local to run you down the river... and I admit Capt. Jack is one of the best eyes around. He can be found at Honey Island Swamp Tours in Slidell along with several other great guides. Or bring your own boat and make an adventure of it all, there are several area landings where boaters can set off and by the way, there is some mighty good fishing in this water too!
The summer is the best time to view gators of course while the winter is best for fowl with the bare trees. Winter also brings in many migratory birds not thought to be found in these parts of the country. The Honey Island Swamp is just a couple of blocks (as the crow flies) from Woodridge Bed and Breakfast where you will find ample parking for your boat and the tour offers a discount for registered guests when booked by the innkeeper.
Posted by Debbi owner & Innkeeper, Woodridge B&B
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