She is said to have visited the property on her visit to New Orleans in 1935. It is located in a family oriented neighborhood, close to Mardi Gras parade routes. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Ride the nearby St. Charles streetcar to the French Quarter, Tulane an d Loyola Universities, Audubon Park and the Riverbend area. Only 3 miles from The Morial Convention Center.
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive.
Sit on the front porch and listen to the riverboat horns blow as they pass only 2 blocks away. Saint Katherine Drexel, the second American saint, owned the property for 14 yrs and visited it in Oct of 1932. This large property can accomodate groups of up to 15 people. Wedding groups, family reunions, etc. Young children are welcome.