Enter the Mystic Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau Retreat

About the Space

Do you want to follow in the steps of Greatness? Book this French quarter shotgun house with ambience - This Voodoo historic landmark was the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau house. So we have spirits, history, antiques, Voodoo art and altars. This is the famous Historic Voodoo queen Marie Lavaeu's family homestead who lived here the whole 19th century and perhaps still does. Now it is curated by Bloody Mary local author, psychic medium, ghost hunter and artist who could be one of your hosts. She uses it to indulge her supernatural endeavors as her studio retreat- to write, film, do Seance samll psyhcihc parties and create her doll art! Great for photoshoots and intimate gatherings & ghost hunts! It is filled w antiques, altars, creepy dolls and a pop of taxidermy to watch over you! There is a trifold vintage privacy screen you can move wherever you like, Antiques & altars mainly stay still but your host can help you move some of them, if they move on ther own well,then... Large pocket doors isolate the entry parlor from the altar room. The public bathroom and closet is accessible in front are next to small office, bedroom interview area. It has folding tables, tablecoths ... Your full use bathroon is right there with a shower stall. Continue toward kitchen though small bedroom single bed and mystic art and antique radios and tvs. It is a single trundle bed. The wifi is here and it is portable so do request it. The kitchen dining area has a swamp witch vibe and perfect to hold small classes and workshops. You can do just that or just eat at the table that seats 6 with extra chairs. small chaise lounge and few stools to fill up even more seating space up to 13 easily! This is Great for your round tables, tea parties, lunches small dinner parties as you sit round the table. Larger groups can add on chairs in advance. An Extra folding table can be moved in here or out the courtyard and the countertops are good for a small buffet. Some Set ups await in the hall closet, special requests for kitchen needs in advance might be avail or we can see where to rent them for you as an add on if its a specialty need. Back bathroom is larger and avail mainly for owner storage but can easlly transform into make up room upon request. It has a rolling rack you can roll out to kitchen for costume changes too. Kitchen is modernand refrigerator and oven are all yours to use. Limited dishes and glasses avail but you need to wash them by hand when done. There is a small courtyard with aged brick walls for texture, shown here a wee bit overgrown w creeping fern and a small iron table and chair to sip tea amongst the flora near! Snow chnaged the overgrown but it comes back soon enough! Some things inside can be hidden away in advance and other things can be rented as add ons to help the success of your photo shoot, Party or even small wedding or renewal ! Need a trained ghost hunter or officiant to make a richer experience you can always upgrade w add ons like antique props to your giggster event. If you dont see it ask us! The added beauty In this historic district you are also surrounded by many historic houses used as popular backdrops for film with the lit arches of Armstrong Park looming in Background.