Stella (formerly called Stella Plantation) is a private country escape just outside New Orleans, offering 1,500 acres of wide-open Louisiana landscape for unforgettable celebrations. Nestled along the Mississippi River, the property blends natural beauty—towering live oaks, citrus and pecan groves, peaceful ponds, and marshland—with a collection of thoughtfully designed event spaces, including the Main House, Guest House, Harold Pavilion, Carriage House, Cook House, Stable, pool, and gazebo.

From intimate gatherings of 25 to large-scale events of up to 1,000 guests, Stella gives you the flexibility to host ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and after-parties all in one location, with on-site accommodations available for a full weekend experience. Just a short drive and ferry ride from downtown New Orleans, it feels worlds away while remaining convenient for your guests—a truly one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, galas, retreats, and special occasions catered by Messina’s.