(Unfortunately, we are currently not open for tours. Reopening date to be determined, hopefully Summer 2023. We had extensive damage from hurricane Ida. We will be undergoing repairs to the house and grounds. Keep checking back for our reopening date. Thank you for your patience as we go through this difficult time.) Ardoyne Plantation house is set in a cluster of live oaks on several acres northwest of Houma, Louisiana, on little Bayou Black. The home is owned by the same family that built it and is now providing tours to the public. The Plantation was founded in 1838 by a Scottish family. The land was later purchased by Louisiana state senator, John Dalton Shaffer in 1888 and the home was completed in 1894 and is constructed of cypress and pine taken from the property and milled in St. Louis. Designed by W. C. Williams and Brothers Architects in New Orleans, the Victorian Gothic style was chosen by Ardoyne Plantation owner, Senator John Dalton Shaffer, after he saw a magazine photo of a house described as a "Scottish Castle." This stately home is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is listed for its 75-foot tower, cove-molded ceilings, carved fireplace, and Victorian Gothic architecture. Note: First Harvest Host night free. Additional night stays we request a $25-$30 donation per night.