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The Patterson

New Orleans, Louisiana · Est. Along the Mississippi

Historic Charm.
Private Gatherings.
Exceptional Experiences.

The Patterson is a restored historic district along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, now a private estate experience where timeless design meets intentional gatherings.

Set across four acres with six historic buildings, layered gardens, and an elegantly curated boutique hotel, the estate gives weddings, retreats, corporate programs, and private celebrations room to unfold.

A world away — where privacy, elegance, and stillness meet — only ten minutes from the French Quarter.

Table setting with florals and glassware illustration for The Patterson
Seaport Hall gathering at The Patterson

Unhurried. Beautiful.

Entirely yours.

Expansive in scale.
Endless in possibility.

Four Acres
Live oaks, gardens, courtyards, and open green space.

Six Historic Buildings
A restored estate of distinct spaces for gathering, staying, and hosting.

Boutique Hotel
Sleeps up to twenty, private lounge and fully stocked kitchen.

Entirely Yours
A private estate experience for one gathering at a time.

The Patterson occupies a rare place in New Orleans: the intersection of historic estate privacy, boutique hospitality, natural grandeur, and total immersion — all within minutes of the French Quarter.

Designed for all types of gathering.

  • Line drawing of a four-tiered cake decorated with drapes, beads, and bows, on a round cake board.

    WEDDINGS

    For rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, welcome gatherings, farewell brunches, and the moments in between.

  • Outline drawing of a large tree with a wide canopy and two swings hanging from its branches.

    RETREATS

    An environment that invites presence, genuine connection, and changes the pace of conversation.

  • White line drawing of a table with a large bouquet of flowers, a bowl with bottles, and two candlesticks, on a black background.

    PRIVATE GATHERINGS

    For milestone celebrations, workshops, editorial shoots, and dinners that deserve a more considered setting.

  • Line drawing of a decorated event tent with drapes, floral arrangements, and round tables set for a gathering.

    CORPORATE EVENTS

    For DMC events, executive offsites, client dinners, hosted experiences, and gatherings designed to captivate at first sight.

Quarter House Hotel guest room at The Patterson

Stay close. Gather often.

For multi-day gatherings, the Quarter House Hotel turns The Patterson from a setting into a full estate experience.

No lobby. No strangers. Just your people, gathered close in a place that feels entirely your own.

Six private suites sleep up to twenty guests, with a private lounge, curated interiors, organic cotton sheets, marble bathrooms, and the small details that make the stay feel chosen rather than booked.

The whole property. Entirely yours.
  • Seaport Hall dinner setting at The Patterson

    SEAPORT HALL

    The Event Hall

    Original plaster walls, aged rafters, grand chandeliers, and the kind of presence that asks very little of décor.

  • Fowl Play Bar at The Patterson

    THE PATROL HOUSE

    The Social House

    A spirited collection of rooms for cocktails, conversation, and flexible hosting with character.

  • Quarter House Hotel suite at The Patterson

    QUARTER HOUSE HOTEL

    The Boutique Hotel

    Room for twenty, a private lounge, and overnight hospitality that turns a gathering into a full estate stay.

  • The Shop bridal lounge at The Patterson

    THE SHOP

    The Bridal Lounge

    A beautifully appointed room for the morning to begin well, with soft light and room for the first photographs.

  • Historic buildings and courtyard at The Patterson estate

    THE COURTYARD

    The Connecting Courtyard

    Open-air, inviting, and easily transformed, it moves beautifully from cocktail hour to dining to dancing.

  • Outdoor table setting on The Landing at The Patterson

    THE LANDING

    The Great Lawn

    A wide green canvas for tented celebrations, outdoor lounges, lawn games, and whatever the occasion calls for.

  • Live oak ceremony setting at The Patterson

    THE ARBOR

    The Ceremony Tree

    A beautifully reaching live oak that becomes a ceremony setting all on its own.

  • Commander’s Garden and historic buildings at The Patterson

    COMMANDER'S GARDEN

    The Formal Garden

    Centered around a fountain and surrounded by formal planting, this is the property’s quietest pleasure — a place to exhale.

“We wanted to create a place where people could gather with intention—where the setting itself shapes the experience. The Patterson isn’t just a venue; it’s an environment designed for time, privacy, and connection.”

We’d love to be your hosts.

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