Sharon Spell

Moving Forward The Title says it All The Caire's Landing Foundation has been busy behind the scenes, laying the groundwork to move forward with renovations to the Wood Store. After more than a year of Owner, Contractor, Architect and Engineers Input Planning Discussions Revisions and subsequent submission of all necessary details to the St. John the Baptist Parish Permitting Office and the South Central Planning and Development Commission: We have approval of our Permit for Construction...

A Special Mardi Gras Treasure As we approach Mardi Gras 2026, I feel inspired to share the story of this fascinating piece of history. Since purchasing the property which includes the Caire Stores and the adjacent family home, we are finding treasures at every turn. “Uncle Warren’s room” is the room Derrick and I now use, still adorned with antique furniture from the original house. On the dresser in the bedroom is a trinket box that piqued my curiosity. As I picked it up and looked it over,...

A Mystery unfolds Mary was stolen and has now been returned! “What?!” You may ask… I’ll explain. On the property behind the store, near where the original house once stood, there is a “grotto” that holds a Blessed Mother Mary statue. A grotto in the Catholic sense is a cave-like feature used to house a statue, often of Mary, where time in prayer and meditation can be focused. The story goes that the original statue was damaged during Hurricane Betsy, as was the house. At some time, Uncle...