We had our wedding here in 2013. The all-inclusive nature of their packages makes the cost second…read moreto none. The food was awesome and the venue beautiful. If you want a classy wedding without all the hassles, I highly recommend The Gatehouse. The staff were very accommodating, and made what could have been a very stressful time, extremely easy. You can personalize as much as you like, or if you prefer to just let them do all the work, that's an option too. It included the venue, food, DJ, cake, even your guestbook. Basically, all you have to do is get your dress, minister, photographers, and flowers separately, and they even have recommendations for that! I HIGHLY recommend them!!

"OMG! Christie and the staff at the Gatehouse are AWESOME! I travelled from Michigan to attend a…read morewedding at the Baton Rouge location, and I was so impressed with the all inclusive package, professionalism, cakes, linens, chairs, outdoor landscape, food, DJ, and Bridal Suite. My friend Yolanda T Jones Williams and Marlon Williams did not have to worry.. Christie handled everything on the day of the wedding and throughout the entire experience! We were very pleased to the point that, I am contemplating having a destination wedding at the Gatehouse! I highly recommend the Gatehouse!"

The Guru is a great event space located at the amazing Circa 1857 complex. It's tucked away toward…read morethe middle of the overall campus so it's conveniently located by the large interior parking area. This parking is off road, very large, fenced, and seems quite safe. The space itself is surrounded by other buildings and is medium sized. In keeping with the name, there are meditative motifs to the interior decorations. This space seems quite versatile, our group used the round tables with nice table cloths and folding chairs to enjoy a potluck and then hold a meeting. The space could be kept entirely open, used for talks or lectures, or ay sort of party. There are overhead doors on one wall that presumably could be opened for an indoor/outdoor event. Circa 1857 has such a great location on Government Street right be the Garden District, that it would be a convenient place to have a meeting or event. So don't hesitate to consider The Guru for your next gathering!

I hosted an event/mixer here last year and honestly the venue itself was the selling point for…read moreeveryone. The owner is very sweet and you can tell she truly wants to provide a unique event space at a reasonable price. Another thing I loved about The Guru was being able to bring in your own food. It was hard for me to find a venue that let me bring my own food but also had the right #aesthetic lol! I didn't even decorate the place because it already done. They provided me with the tables (high top, circle, & rectangle), chairs, and even have linens available. There are 2 bathrooms and a back room where you can have your food/buffet set up. They even have this really awesome bar cart that my bartender was able to use! It can double for a beverage/food station too. (You know I added plenty of pics :P ) This is an extra bonus but I recently learned they also can host meetings, interview recordings, and more so it's not just for parties or weddings. On top of that, learning that the owner works to give back to the community/non profits is heartwarming. If you need an intimate, "not too big but just right" space, give this place a look!

An amazing facility with all services in one. Not to mention top notch customer service…read more Everything was so amazing. . . the food, the ambiance, the service. I can not wait to use this facility again. Huge thanks to Ms. Cyrstal and Ms. Debra for going above and beyond for our group. Also, thank you to the culinary team for making sure our group had sufficient food and a clean area at all times. Not to mention the maintenance team that aided in loading up our things. Again, this is by far the best experience I've had with renting an event space. I will be back.

What an amazing mobile bar! The owner is such a delight to chat with and the beverages were…read moreabsolutely delicious. She's willing to travel to New Orleans events from Gonzales. I love that she customizes the drink names to the respective events. The cocktails were top tier and I really enjoyed every sip.

Excellent. Used her for XULA AKA homecoming tailgate event 11/8/2025. Very helpful with planning…read moremeal options and staying within budget. Quick responses to questions. Showed up on time with food. Food was amazing. Ordered crawfish Monica/crab cakes/meatballs/ veggie spring rolls/ sweet potato/dirty rice/ fruit platter/ bread pudding. Everyone was impressed with food and how good it was.

My daughter and I always have a great time. The service and food are always excellent! Great…read moregifts!!!

Their King cake is the best! - Delicious cinnamon delicacy…read more I'm going back for some more!

There are 2 types of tours. The guided tour is $9 with a AAA discount, $12 without. There's also a…read moreself guided tour for $5. The difference between the 2 is that you're given access to the inside of the buildings with the guided tour. There's so much to learn about magnolia mound!! The video that you can watch is very informational. They tell you all about the building of the structures, the quarters and the craftsmanship that went into the erecting of these homes. The home is made of cypress mostly, and timber underneath. The building is raised up above the ground to allow due floods, storms, and so forth. It also helps to increase air flow throughout the home. I could probably go on for a while about what I've learned during g my short time here today. I enjoyed the gift shop: postcards, magnets, books, some light clothing items and other novelties. This plantation is not only beautiful, it's also so nicely managed and maintained. The folks working here are so sweet and so welcoming. This is a real gem.

Visited and the tour was enlightening. Tour guide was very informative. Its was a little sad…read moreknowing how our people were slaves and we're listed as a piece of property. Love seeing the home and the sugar cane

From intimate weddings to large corporate events, the River Terrace - the entire 4th floor of Shaw…read moreCenter for the Arts - is one of the most unique private event venues in Baton Rouge. The smaller indoor room has 22 ft glass walls and leads to a large "rooftop" style terrace overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Baton Rouge. Throw in a sunset and you have one GORGEOUS setting for any event!

Beautiful presentation. Food is consistently delicious and served hot. Highly recommend. All at…read moreaffordable pricing.