Afton Villa Gardens
NOW OPEN FOR FALL SEASON
Oct. 1st – Nov. 30th • 9 am – 4:30 pm Daily
Afton Villa Gardens, located in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a historic and enchanting garden that has gained renown for its captivating beauty and rich history. Originally established in the mid-19th century, the gardens were part of the Afton Villa, a grand estate that fell victim to a devastating fire in 1963, leaving only the gardens intact.
Visitors to Afton Villa Gardens wander through a diverse array of flora, including azaleas, camellias, and majestic oak trees that create a picturesque setting. The gardens are especially renowned for their vibrant displays of azaleas during the spring season, attracting nature enthusiasts, photographers, and history buffs alike.
Fall Season:
Oct. 1st – Nov. 30th
Adults $12.00
Children under 12 Free
9 am – 4:30 pm
In honor & memory of
Genevieve Trimble
July 6, 1921 – September 8, 2023
A passionate gardener, nationally recognized author and speaker on gardening, and a community visionary.
Afton Villa –
The BIRTH and Rebirth of a 19th Century Louisiana Garden
Afton Villa documents Genevieve Trimble’s decades-long restoration project of one of the most treasured and legendary gardens in Louisiana while providing history of the original owners and paying tribute to the other people who contributed to its rebirth.
