Sweets & Treats: Central Louisiana style!
| Breakfast | Hotel |
| Morning | Littlepage Commissary • Meet 3rd-generation member of the Littlepage family to hear a bit of history and learn more about the family’s longtime “nutty love of pecans” • Make “pecan crack candy’’, taste organic pecan oil and explore special wares of local artisans/craftspeople for sale in the 100-year old Commissary • Or just sit a spell in the rockers and enjoy a cup of coffee. The coffee pot is always brewing and muffins, jams and pecan goodies are always near-by! |
| Morning | Kent Plantation House • Pristine, authentic Creole plantation home from the early 1800s |
| Lunch | Kent Plantation House
• House-prepared period lunch and desserts • Over lunch learn more about “sweets and treats” of the period |
| Afternoon | Do the Loop --A Dose of Retail Therapy
• Consider: Addie’s Boutique, Terra Home*, Dressed to the Bixby, John Ward Interior & Gifts*, Flowers/Gifts by Rick, Oma’s Favorite Handcrafted Soaps and Southern Chic*, etc.) *Featuring items special to and/or unique to Louisiana Sips & Nibbles -An Afternoon Break • Atwood’s Bakery or Little Cakes, Big Attitude (Depends on size of group) • Option: Seasonal/Themed Cookie Decorating class, King Cake demonstration, etc. |
| Afternoon | Hotel & Free Time |
| Late Afternoon | Creativity and Cocktails!
• River Oaks Square Arts Center • Hands-on art with resident artist • Sip something special while creating a personal masterpiece • Ex: Mardi Gras Mask, Ornaments/Wreaths, Mini Canvas, New Year’s Eve Mask • Gift Shop showcasing works of Southern artists (art, jewelry, pottery, etc.) |
| Dinner | Hotel & Free Time |
| Southern Creations
• Homestyle Southern Dinner • Live music & dancing can be arranged • Cajun, Blues, Zydeco, etc. Alexandria Museum of Art • Personal Welcome and Guided Tour • Private cocktail reception overlooking the Red River • Catered dinner in Museum Gallery |