Elysian Fields Inn

02/08/2025

We love when parades line up in front of the inn!

01/18/2025

Good news Party People! I have one room that just became available for Mardi Gras weekend. This means, NOW is your chance.
If you've never been to Mardi Gras, you have to forget everything you think you know about it, and experience the greatest party known to mankind.
Carnival is many things:
Uptown parades day and night beginning Thursday Feb 27. Muses, Iris, Bacchus, and Orpheus, just to name a few. Huge floats, illuminated at night, throwing tons of throws and fun swag. Smaller walking parades in Marigny and the Quarter. These parades hand out small 'throws', which are handmade by the Krewe over the year.
Eating King cake and dancing in the streets as much as you'd like. Do whatcha wanna!
Mardi Gras balls where you can dress to the nines, enjoy awesome entertainment, and then witness the parade coming right by your table!
All this fun culminates with Mardi Gras Day, Fat Tuesday! March 4th. So many options...
Get up early to catch the Skull and Bone Gang, waking people up with a message of peace on Mardi Gras day.
Catch Rex and Zulu rolling down St Charles Mardi Gras morning.
Dress up in costume and hit the streets of Marigny and the French Quarter for a Tuesday like no other.
People watching at it's best!
My rate isn't cheap, and I have a 5 night minimum, but you won't regret it. February 28-March 5. What do you say?? Call me to make your reservation now.
504-948-9420
Laissez les bon temps rouler!

01/16/2025

Hey all you Trekkies, Wonder Women, Wakandans, Wookies, and general nerds.... I still have one room left for one of the funnest, kookiest and unique Mardi Gras parades New Orleans has to offer. The best part? It rolls right in front of my house! If you've never been to a parade and think the Mardi Gras crowds are too much for you, now is your chance to come see the whole spectacle from the comforts of the amazing front porch at Good Ole EFI. Call me at 504-948-9420. Don't miss this amazing opportunity!

11/01/2024

I love to say that I am my own United Nations. This week was one for the books. France, Brazil, Switzerland, and Mexico all under one roof. The French guests check out today, and more come in tonight. Give me a chance at running our country....we'd all be friends in the end...and a lot nicer, too!

10/11/2024

I just realized we never shared an "after" photo of the facelift we gave the inn last year. Here ya go!

10/03/2024

Here’s the view from the roof of the inn. I was up there today to fix a gutter.

12/03/2023

We don’t discriminate against fans of the opposing team here at Elysian Fields Inn.

08/25/2023

Good Ole EFI is getting a facelift!
After more than a week of prep including sanding, caulking, and rebuilding two column bases and part of a garage door, the painting has begun. First photo is before, the last photo is our gorgeous new porch ceiling. More photos to follow.

07/23/2023

Elysian Fields Inn has been transformed into Maison Pernod Ricard for the Tales of the Cocktail 2023 event.

08/14/2021

Elysian Fields Inn now has a pool! We're opening the pool for guests on October 1. Heated and cooled for (almost) year round enjoyment.

04/14/2021

Elysian Fields Inn is being featured as part of the Showcase Showdown on "The Price is Right" today. Watch to see if some lucky contestant wins a 5-night stay in our suite as part of a trip to New Orleans!

02/10/2021

This article just came out today in the AP. With the exception of the wine store owner and the owners of Carnaval, I have met all these folks. I can almost throw a rock and hit all of these businesses who are struggling and/or closed. During this pandemic I have heard it said that we're all in the same storm, but different boats. I am thankful that Bob and I have been able to hold on. I know others haven't been as fortunate. The face of New Orleans, and many other cities, will look remarkably different after this all shakes out. I hope my fellow small business owners can come out on top.
When this is all over, y'all better come see what the fuss is all about! 😉

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — During last year's Carnival season, tourists at the Elysian Fields Inn gathered over breakfast to talk about parades from the night before. At NOLA Art Bar, they sipped...

01/05/2021

https://www.nolaweekend.com/krewe-of-chewbacchus-2021-alternative-parade-plan-features-subkrewe-stations-quest-for-rare-treasures/
One thing I love most about New Orleans, is the creativity of her people. With the pandemic comes the cancellation of all parades. One of the coolest krewes in the city is developing a way to celebrate and be socially distant. This Mardi Gras will be very different, but very interesting.

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus releases plans for an alternative 2021 Carnival experience that will replace its traditional trek through the Marigny and French Quarter on Jan. 23.

04/27/2020

Jazz Festing in place this year means fun at a distance. Our grandson, Harry, fested today in Metairie. He downed some PB&Js and worked on his spoon skills. Good times folks.

04/23/2020

Frenchmen street is quiet but at least we have street art.

02/11/2020

The 'Tit Rex parade was Sunday featuring miniature floats. Someone created this homage to the now defunct Gene's Poboys. I declared this float the winner. If you look closely you can even see inside.

01/25/2020

Well, well, well...look who's directly on the Crew of Chewbaccus parade route this year, February 1. AND, I still have two rooms available. Don't miss this chance for a front porch viewing of one of the coolest parades in town! Call me at 504-948-9420.

https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/krewe-of-chewbacchus

Krewe of Chewbacchus is an environmentally conscious, Sci-Fi themed parade. They're also a self-described satirical space cult.