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The Preserve at Whiskey Island, designed by world-renowned planner, John Exley, is set amidst massive live oaks, sparkling, spring-fed lakes, and vibrant Louisiana flora and fauna. The Preserve is Tangipahoa Parish’s only gated waterfront community with a long list of shared amenities such as furnished guest suites, heated pool, party and exercise facilities and a planned private marina. Sought-after home styles will be: Low Country, Tidewater, West Indies, and those reminiscent of the A. Hays Town architechural style.

 

1882

Belgium Benedictine monks arrive on property from Ponchatoula River.
1918-1930  
Very successful Prohibition-era bootlegging operation on property (hence the name Whiskey Island).
1968  
Mr. Carl Eberts, Metairie, LA, purchases property for private hunting preserve, constructing a 2 1/2 mile, 14-foot flood protection levee encircling the property, creating a wildlife sanctuary for future generations to enjoy.
2004  
Whiskey Island Preserve, LLC, purchases the Eberts property, developing 43 beautiful planned homesites amongst 270 acres of natural Louisiana flora and fauna. Planned amenities include stocked lakes, a marina, guest suites, tennis courts, jogging trails, and more.
August 2005  
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastate Southern Louisiana. The Preserve at Whiskey Island sustains no damage and remains dry.