Issue 02: Spring Update, Wedding Season, Festival Guide

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ISSUE 02

EXCITING THINGS ARE BLOOMING.

Spring in New Orleans means the azaelias are out, the smell of jasmine fills the air, and the perfect weather for dining outside, catching a show, and, of course, festing and getting married! The two things New Orleans is simply perfect for.

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Spring at the Castle

Spring in New Orleans is its own thing. The weather is warm but not yet brutal, the city is fully awake, and there's something going on almost every weekend from March through May. It's our favorite season on the property—the courtyard is in full bloom, the pool is perfectly warm, and the evenings are long enough to actually enjoy them.

For groups, there is genuinely no better time to be here.

The CastleDay Shop

 We are thrilled to announce that the Castleday Shop is officially live.


We’ve launched an online concept store featuring a selection of our own designs—including prints of the artwork found in our spaces and some fun apparel. While we are starting with the essentials, we will be adding more of our favorite things to the collection over time.


Visit The Shop
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FESTIVAL SEASON

Jazz Fest. French Quarter Fest. Hogs For the Cause. Wednesday's on the Square. Crawfest.

Spring in New Orleans runs on a festival calendar, and CastleDay puts you close to all of it without the chaos of staying in the Quarter.
You can be at the Fair Grounds in under 15 minutes, back at the pool by late afternoon, and at dinner with a reservation by 7.

That's the move.

Read our Festival Season Guide

LOOKING

AHEAD



Summer is nearly completely booked but for those flexible enough, consider enjoying a few days in paradise for a fraction of the price by booking during the week.



The Insider Move:

 Weekends book fast, but mid-week stays still have solid availability and better pricing. If your group has flexibility, Tuesday through Thursday is how you get the full experience without the full price.


Summer 20 26:

The Cold Plunge

We are already starting to get booked for our summer season.


We love summer at Castleday. It’s when New Orleans is at its most authentic self: the long days, the humidity, and the classic afternoon thunderstorms.


We find that our summer guests end up spending the most time on the property, which is exactly how it was designed to be used. While we love the energy of spring, summer gives you the time to really settle in and enjoy the amenities like hanging by the pool, using the outdoor showers, and watching TV under the fans.


The city also slows down. If you're coming with a large group, summer is the time to visit.

You can actually get a reservation for 12+ people at the best restaurants without a hassle.


We are also really excited to be adding a major wellness upgrade: Cold Plunges! Arriving this summer and available for rent during your stay, they offer the ultimate remedy to the New Orleans heat.


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Direct booking

A quick reminder that you will always get the lowest rate by booking directly with us—guests often save $500+ per stay by booking directly with us.

Book Direct and Save
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Suggestions & Feedback

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any suggestions, feedback, or questions. We love hearing from you and are always looking for ways to make CastleDay even better.

Best,

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