Afton Villa Gardens

Afton Villa Gardens is a historic landscape property in West Feliciana Parish featuring formal terraces, structured planting areas, and a long entrance drive lined with large oak trees. The grounds were originally designed as a private garden for a plantation estate.

The site was created in the mid-1800s when a family transformed their estate into a designed landscape with various architectural elements. Over the following decades, the property went through changes that reflect different periods.

The gardens show how wealthy families shaped their land during the 1800s, with formal pathways and carefully planted sections that still hold their original structure. Visitors can see how the owners combined nature and architecture in their own way.

The grounds are open to visitors throughout the year, and guided tours are offered to help you learn about the different sections and plantings. The paths can vary in accessibility depending on the season and weather conditions.

A distinctive feature is the ruins of a building destroyed in the middle of the 20th century that was later integrated into the garden design. These remains now form an unexpected contrast to the surrounding greenery.

Location: West Feliciana Parish

GPS coordinates: 30.85167,-91.38806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04