I recently visited Natchez during Spring Pilgrimage with three dear friends and was delighted with the experience. To begin, we stayed at Elgin Plantation Bed and Breakfast and met out hostess Ruth Ellen Calhoun who was charming and a wealth of information. She made Natchez come alive with suggestions for our daily touring and many stories of the areas rich... More

My mother, sister, and a dear friend went to Natchez for the spring pilgrimage in March. We had a wonderful time visiting the antebellum homes and plantations. However, the highlight for me was actually staying at a plantation. Our hostess, Ruth Ellen Calhoun, was such a charming example of pure, southern hospitality. She was a wealth of information for us.... More

If you had the good fortune to have had a family member with an old southern home you visited as a child, then this is the experience for you. It is truly like stepping back into the past- staying in an authentic antebellum mansion with your favorite aunt as a hostess. If you want new and modern, stay away and... More

What a gem Elgin is, and what a delight to meet Ruth Ellen Calhoun. We stayed at a number of b&b's during our tour of the Deep South but this was easily our favourite. Our room in the old servant quarters was roomy, light and lovely; breakfast prepared and served by the wonderful Lizzie was a perfect start to each... More

I recently spent ten days traveling Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. I stayed at several of the old houses, and I can clearly say, the only one I would gladly come back to is Elgin Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. Unfortunately I could only stay for one night, but that stay was easily the one I enjoyed most during my trip. Ruth... More

This plantation is located in a neighbor hood area that is very secluded and quite beautiful. The sounds of the wildlife echoes in the morning and late night and you swear that a horse drawn buggy will be coming soon down the road. Our accommodations were quite lovely and were located in the former servant quarters of the plantation. It... More

My dear friend and I have a strong pull to the beautiful city of Natchez that keeps us there whenever we can steal away a weekend! We try to stay at a different B&B every trip - and have never been disappointed with Dunleith, Monmouth, the Guest House, etc.; however, Elgin certainly stole our heart. We arrived very late on... More

The guest house at Elgin Plantation provided us with the peaceful, "southern" experience we were looking for on our recent trip to Natchez. Lizzie served a satisfying breakfast and engaged in wonderful conversation each morning. Ruth Ellen Calhoun hosted our stay with true grace. She offered knowledgeable assistance when asked for advice about our itinerary for the day. Each of... More

Wonderful location, thoughtful hosts, great help and fun place to stay. More