Longue
Vue
Mr.
Edgar B. Stern and his wife Edith Rosenwald created Longue Vue
House & Gardens, a legacy of beauty, education and philanthropy,
between 1939 and 1942. The Stern’s legacy is kept alive
through Longue Vue’s mission, which is to “preserve
and use the historical and artistic legacy of Longue Vue and its
creators to educate and inspire people to pursue beauty and civic
responsibility in their lives.”
An
historic city estate encompassing eight lush acres within the
city’s limits, Longue Vue House & Gardens in New Orleans
is regarded as one of the last great houses of the American architectural
renaissance. In its three stories, this Classical Revival-style
mansion boasts an exquisite collection of American and English
antiques, French and Oriental carpets, a fine British and Continental
creamware pottery collection, needlework and a notable collection
of traditional and modern art dating from the 18th and 19th century.
The
Gardens of Longue Vue, with their various themes, complement the
magnificent Spanish Court, which was inspired by the 14th century
Generalife Gardens of the Alhambra in Spain. Within the vast gardens
surrounding the home, visitors discover the English-inspired Yellow
Garden of gold-colored flowers and foliage, a Wild Garden exhibiting
a variety of native and indigenous plants, the Walled Kitchen
Garden (currently under restoration), and a newly restored Pigeonnier.
Longue Vue’s stately horticultural displays, accented by
lyrical fountains, create a memorable experience throughout the
year.
Longue
Vue’s commitment to education is rooted firmly in the Stern
Legacy. Throughout the year, Longue Vue offers an array of educational
programs to their membership and general public. Visit Longue
Vue on any given day and you can find adults and children creating
gardens, learning about textiles, exploring uses for herbs, tracking
genealogy, and discussing community issues. Programs include hands-on
workshops, lectures, symposia, exhibits, seminars, as well as
house and garden interpretations.
Hours
Gardens
and Shop: Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Sunday 1 pm-5 pm.
House
Tours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. Monday
and Tuesday-by special appointment.
Katrina
Update
Due to the generous donations, Longue Vue is
now open after eight months of recovery time.
For
more information visit thier website at:
www.Longuevue.com
