Venue List & Information 2014/Baton Rouge Venues Burden Conf. Center:Located off Essen at the LSU Rural Life Museum Easy location – complimentary parking. Conference Room for 25-85 guests; can be set for reception/cocktail party. Tables and chairs included. Rustic feel perfect for a small get together Victoria Hurst 225-578-2158 or (225) 763-3990 Burden Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/research_stations/burden/

Baton Rouge Gallery/Center for Contemporary Art: Located in the heart of City Park - relatively new facility. It has nice space with a nice little outdoor courtyard. Tables and chairs included in rental…Perfect for groups up to 150 1442 City Park Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-383-1470 http://www.batonrougegallery.org/rentals/

Glassell Galleries: Located on the 1st Floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts Great location for groups of 50-125. Parking available in garage for $5.00. Facing Convention Street on the first floor of the Historic Auto Hotel, the LSU School of Art Gallery provides a convenient spot to hold social events in a spacious art gallery with changing exhibitions of works by local, regional, and national artists and LSU students and faculty. The Gallery is 2,000 square feet of open space with a beautiful light filled wall of windows and a contemporary city vibe. Contact: Malia or Meg LSU School of Art Gallery Coordinator at 225-389-7180, [email protected] http://design.lsu.edu/glassell/

LASM: For a truly distinctive experience select our bright, modern facility for your next event. Our unique spaces allow us to accommodate small, intimate events of less than 50 people, or large events of up to 500 guests. Imagine an elegant cocktail party or a buffet dinner in our beautiful atrium, a private show in our state-of-the-art planetarium, a lecture or boardroom style meeting in one of our classrooms, or a corporate meeting in our auditorium. Let our creative and talented special events staff assist you with your next event “LASM Style." CORPORATE EVENTS ONLY – No Social/Weddings Event Coordinator Leslie Charleville at (225) 344-5272, ext. 137. www.lasm.org

Louisiana State Museum/Capitol Park Museum: One of a kind venue offers a mix of old & new with elegant spaces inspired by Louisiana Culture. Indoor & Outdoor possibilities with a 5,300 square foot covered plaza. 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge. Contact: Ashley Pierce 225-342-5414 75-600; Beautiful space – great views of The State Capitol. Very easy to work with! http://www.crt.state.la.us/museum/properties/LSMbr.aspx

LSU Hilltop Arboretum: Large Outdoor Venue with covered pavilion nestled in breathtaking gardens. Air Conditioned room available. Perfect for a ceremony or reception of 75-300 guests. Contact: Paula Dillemuth 225/767-6916 [email protected] 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge 70810, http://hilltop.lsu.edu

1 LSU Museum of Art: Third Floor – LSU/MOA The Charles Phelps Manship, Jr. Floor offers the 2,000-square-foot Bert and Sue Turner Gallery with sweeping views of Lafayette Park and the Mississippi River. The beautiful Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Board Room overlooking the Mississippi River adjoins the gallery and with 25-chair board table is perfect for meetings and features space for extra seating. 150 cocktail style, 100 seated for dinner, or 25+ board meeting Some Tables and Chairs included. http://www.lsumoa.com/content.php?display=rental Renee' B. Payton, Marketing Director , LSU Museum of Art, Shaw Center for the Arts [email protected] 225-389-7206 100 Lafayette Street - 3rd Floor Downtown Baton

LSU Museum of Art: Fifth Floor - Paula Garvey Manship Floor: One of the premier exhibition spaces in Baton Rouge, the 13,000-square-foot LSU Museum of Art is already "decorated" with our beautiful permanent collection. Guests have the opportunity to view the 14 galleries and staff can even help you arrange for after-hour viewing during your event. Accommodates 34-400 guest cocktail style Some Tables and Chairs included. http://www.lsumoa.com/content.php?display=rental Renee' B. Payton, Marketing Director , LSU Museum of Art, Shaw Center for the Arts [email protected] 225-389-7206 100 Lafayette Street – 5th Floor Downtown Baton

LSU Rural Life Museum: The driveway is right off Essen at I-12 but the museum itself is WAY in the back – feels like you’re in a different world even though you’re in the heart of Baton Rouge; Outdoor area (can be tented). Beautiful “garden feel”. Also have spaces inside the museum available, as well as area in the garden for ceremony. Elizabeth McInnis 765-2437/765-2639 [email protected], www.rurallife.lsu.edu

Magnolia Mound 2161 Nicholson Drive Contact: John Sykes 225-343-4955 Beautiful outdoor setting with separate area for ceremony, if needed. Great covered pavilion. Venue includes some tables and chairs. 50-500. Really great space. Rustic feel – great for burlap and mason jars! http://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/detail/112

Old Governor’s Mansion: 502 North Blvd Downtown BR Love this place!!!!!! Beautiful, historic, great to work with! The prime location for an elegant downtown wedding. Can accommodate 35-500. Well Manicured Rose Garden provides the opportunity to have an indoor/outdoor event. Claire Trahan 387-2464 www.oldgovernorsmansion.org

Old State Capitol Located in the Heart of Downtown, this gothic architectural treasure sits on a bluff over looking the Mississippi River. Beautifully renovated interiors provide a gorgeous backdrop for an elegant wedding. Indoors & Outdoor Rental 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge www.louisiana oldstatecapitol .org Contact: Nancy Chesson 225-342-0500; Min 50, Max 120 Seated, 100-500 Reception 2 The Shaw Center for The Arts 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge The 4th floor of the Shaw Center offers a beautiful modern venue with a river terrace looking out over the Mississippi. Indoor & Outdoor Rental Contact: Priscilla, 225-389-7171 [email protected] http://www.shawcenter.org/rentals

The Stockade Bed & Breakfast 8860 Highland Road • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Contact: Janis 225-769-7358 http://www.thestockade.com Quaint “sunken” living room. Rustic feel with Beautiful Décor. Includes outdoor covered Patio area. One of Baton Rouge’s hidden gems, The Stockade Bed and Breakfast has an elegant, inviting atmosphere that attracts guests from all around the world. Named after the Union stockade that occupied the grounds during the Civil War, The Stockade is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our large, Hacienda-style house has six spacious guest rooms, each with a private bath and original artwork adorning the walls. Come experience the finest in Southern bed and breakfast lodging at The Stockade.

The Women’s Club Beautiful Historic venue in Downtown Baton Rouge offers a gorgeous ball room with dining room attached 259 East Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5913; Contact: Molly Woodland (225) 383-8748, www.womansclubbr.com This is a little hidden gem in downtown. Tables, Chairs, Linens are included in rental.

St. Francisville Venues

Afton Villa Gardens 9047 Hwy 61, St Francisville 70775 Contact: 225-721-2269 or 225-635-6773 email: [email protected] Beautiful Gardens, Ceremony area + Reception area

Audubon State Comm. Area Contact: 1-888-677-2838 or 225-635-3739 11788 Hwy 965, St. Francisville, LA 70775 http://www.crt.state.la.us/Parks/iaudubon.aspx [email protected]

Butler Greenwood Plantation/B&B Telephone: (225) 635-6312 Facsimile: (225) 635-6370 8345 US Highway 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775

Greenwood Plantation/B&B Contact: Charlotte [email protected], Phone (225) 655-4475 6838 Highland Road, St. Francisville, LA 70775 http://www.greenwoodplantation.com/ “The Best Kept Secret in the Feliciana Hill Country”

Hemingbough/B&B (877) 635-6617 10101 Highway 965, St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775 http://www.hemingbough.com/splash.html 3 Market Hall on Royal Street 9896 Royal Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775 Great for Small Weddings/Receptions with Central Air and Heat Contact Helen: 225-635-6330

Milbank Historic House 3045 Bank St., Jackson, Louisiana 70748; Romantic antebellum townhouse, c.1836; 30 miles north of Baton Rouge in historic Jackson. Full Plantation Breakfast, Bath Amenities, Cable, Free Wireless Internet. Historic Tours. Email: [email protected] (225) 634-5901 · Fax (225) 634-0807 Old Centenary Inn/B&B 1740 Charter Street, Jackson, LA 70748; Contact: Bonnie 634-5050, [email protected] Historic B&B, Lavish Dining Room, Traditional New Orleans Style Courtyard. Great for groups of 20-300 Guests

ShadeTree Inn B&B 225- 635-6116 http://www.shadetreeinn.com Royal at Ferdinand Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775 Shadetree Inn is a critically acclaimed, five star B&B Located In the Historic District of Saint Francisville; small and intimate location – perfect for 30-50

St. Francisville Inn/B&B Contact: Laurie Walsh, 1.800.488.6502 5720 Commerce Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775 http://www.stfrancisvilleinn.com

St. Francisville Inn has operated as a Bed & Breakfeast for almost 25 years.

Other Locations we have previously catered at include: New Orleans Museum of Art, Musee Conti (in New Orleans), Brandon Hall Plantation, Natchez Convention Center, Rosedown Plantation, Lakeside Plantation, Sunnyside Plantation, etc. We can also cater at private homes and other locations of your choice. These are just a few of the place at which we have catered previous events!

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