Music in the air -- and in the vineyards of Louisiana Northshore

 Let the music begin. I love this time of year with all the fall festivals and concerts.  One that begins this weekend at Pontchartrain Vineyards called Jazz in the Vines.  Click this link for the details of the opener this weekend and the list of entertainers for future dates. 
 http://www.nola.com/festivals/index.ssf/2013/09/pontchartrain_vineyards_taps_l.html#incart_river

Pontchartrain Vineyards is about 30 minutes from Woodridge, enjoy a tasting of their vino or grab a bottle or 2 bring back and enjoy on our balcony.

B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well! Debbi & Tim Keepers of the Inn and Concierge to your perfect getaway!

Get up close & personal -

Come to Louisiana Northshore's Global Wildlife Center for some up close and personal animal experiences. 


B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well! Debbi & Tim Keepers of the Inn and Concierge to your perfect getaway!

Birder's paradise - part of the 100+ things to do

 Birds seem to know a great place to call home and Southeast Louisiana seems to be where many species want to hang their hat, some using this area as their second home while others find there is no where else in the world they would rather be.  Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or would like to give it a go, you have found the place to be.  Birding is a year round 'sport' here but late winter - early spring provides the best viewing as the trees have less foliage and a good number of migratory species spend their winters here.

There are so many places to whip out those binoculars and bird books that instead of listing, here are a couple of websites with lists of state and federal wildlife refuges and management areas:  State of Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries    US Fish & Wildlife Services - SE LA

Big Branch Marsh - photo credit US Wildlife & Fisheries

 Pictured is Big Branch National Wildlife Management Area (NWMA), located 15 minutes SW from Woodridge, while Bogue Chitto NWMA is 15 minutes N.  And part of the Honey Island Swamp State WMA is only 5 minutes away.   Note that to visit any LA State WMA you must obtain a permit (anywhere hunting/fishing permits are purchased). 



B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well! Debbi & Tim Keepers of the Inn and Concierge to your perfect getaway!

New Orleans City Park - part of the 100+ things to do

 Once known as Allard Plantation, New Orleans City Park was acquired in 1854 making it one of the oldest City parks in the country.  The park has the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world with some of the oldest being over 600 years old.
Home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, Botanical Gardens, Storyland (amusement park) and many recreation areas including 3 golf courses and driving range, ball fields and boating on Bayou St. John.  Bring a picnic basket and make a day of it.

Located in the heart of NOLA, City Park is about 38 miles from Woodridge Bed and Breakfast.  For more about the park visit their website: neworleanscitypark.com   For more things to do around Woodridge see our blog or view our Things to Do page on our website. 


B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well! Debbi & Tim Keepers of the Inn and Concierge to your perfect getaway!  We hope to see you soon.