Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island, Iberia Parish, indefinitely closes due to severe storm damage.

Rip Van Winkle Gardens, a popular venue on Jefferson Island, Iberia Parish, has announced an indefinite closure due to severe storm damage from a suspected tornado or microburst impacting South Louisiana. Extensive damage includes shattered glass at Café Jefferson and numerous snapped trees. The gardens are known for their enchanting trees, natural beauty, and iconic peacocks on Lake Peigneur.