A nurturing yoga, nature, and Ayurveda retreat in

Folsom, Louisiana

October 3 - October 5, 2025

In a world that seems to constantly ask us to speed up, add on, or do more, yoga’s practice of “cultivating the opposite” is a refreshing concept. While we may not be able to slow down, minimize, and do less all the time, we can intentionally take moments of retreat and nourishment.

Join us for a 3-day yoga, nature, and Ayurveda retreat designed for just that - nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. This retreat is focused on replenishing your energy and fostering peace in an accessible and inclusive environment. We’d love to help you connect with yourself and others as an act of resistance to the things that thrive on our disconnection.

The Retreat Center

Nestled in Folsom, LA, along a refreshing artesian-fed river, Little River Bluffs spans 30 acres of pristine woodlands, offering a peaceful retreat in a naturally preserved setting. The four secluded, cabins provide the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation and serenity surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Located within easy reach of historic downtown Covington and Hammond, and only an hour from Baton Rouge and New Orleans, our retreat offers beautifully secluded accommodations. Guests can enjoy direct access to rivers, beaches, ponds, and nature trails—or unwind in our new Serenity Mineral Pool & Spa for the ultimate relaxation experience.

What’s Included?

  •  2 nights' accommodations immersed in 30 beautiful, wooded acres on a cool, artisan-fed river. 
  •  Twice daily nourishing yoga and rest practices
  • 3 healthy, organic, seasonal meals prepared daily by a private chef
  • Nature trails, kayaking, beaches, ponds, heated pool and hot tubs
  •  Space to rest in nature, journal, reflect, or explore nearby attractions
  • Guided Ayurvedic Self-Care ritual
  • Organic Coffee and Herbal Teas

What’s Not Included?

  • Transportation to the retreat center 
  • Transportation Cost

Sample Schedule

  • 8:00 am: Morning Practice

  • 10:00 am: Breakfast

  • 11:00-12:30 pm: Hike, Kayak, Relax in the pool or hot tub

  • 1:00 pm: Lunch

  • 2:00-4:00 pm: Explore the property, Journal, Rest in nature

  • 4:00-6:00 pm: Ayurveda workshop

  • 6:30 pm: Dinner

  • 8:00 pm: Evening Rest Practice

Retreat Yoga Classes:

At the retreat, you’ll be guided through slow, breath-focused classes designed to ground your body and quiet your mind.

No level of experience is needed to participate in classes. 

Each session is thoughtfully curated to rejuvenate and restore your mind, body, and spirit. Rediscover a deeper connection with yourself and replenish the parts of you that have been set aside in life's busyness.

We are grateful to share these transformative practices with you!

Meet your host!

Heather Fontenot,
C-IAYT

 Heather has been guiding others on their wellness journey for over 10 years.  Heather is passionate about creating spaces to foster connection with each other, ourselves, and nature.  In addition to her private practice, Heather works as a Yoga Therapist for a dual-diagnosis substance abuse and mental health treatment organization where she collaborates with a clinical team to provide quality whole-person care to clients. Heather is a certified Yoga Therapist of the Desikachar Lineage, a Yoga Nidra Instructor, a student, wellness coach, cosmetologist, and stepmom. Her two fur babies, gardening, nature, hiking, bike riding, and learning about different cultures bring her great joy.

Katherine Quayhagen,
C-IAYT

Katherine has been a student of yoga for nineteen years and a teacher for eleven. A native Louisianan, Katherine’s hope for her offerings is that they give back to her immediate communities and cultivate welcoming spaces for everyday folks to connect with themselves and others. After years of teaching in yoga studios and underserved community spaces in New Orleans, Katherine was given the opportunity to construct a yoga-centric wellness department with Longbranch Healthcare, a dual diagnosis and holistic treatment organization in the greater New Orleans area. She is currently a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist of the Desikachar lineage, a Wellness Director, a Yoga Nidra Instructor, a Yoga for 12 Step Recovery Peer Support, a Mother, and a student. Music, friendship, Mardi Gras, and tree frogs bring her deep joy and gas pump televisions are her pet peeve.

Meet your chef!

Blending ancient wisdom with modern understanding, Jena Pendarvis brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine to every interaction. With an artist's eye and a philosopher's heart, Jena sees the profound interconnectedness of wellness and approaches healing as both a science and an art.
Jena's deepest joy comes from empowering others to reclaim their health journey, guiding each person to recognize their body's innate wisdom and the abundant healing gifts that Mother Earth provides. Understanding that each individual carries a unique constitution and story, Jena creates personalized pathways to wellness through kitchen medicine, herbal remedies, and transformative lifestyle practices.
Her approach bridges traditional Ayurvedic healing systems with western medical understanding, creating accessible wellness practices that honor both ancient knowledge and contemporary science. As an educator and community servant, Jena cultivates spaces where holistic healing becomes not just a practice, but a way of being in relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.

The Cabins

Each private suite is newly renovated and includes a private bathroom, king or queen bed, brand new sustainable eco friendly shower and body products. Right outside your door is a deck and rocking chair with unobstructed views of the mountains. This is the perfect place to disconnect and fully embrace rest and renewal.

Retreat Costs

*Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1, 2025*

Early-bird $650.00

Full Price: $775.00

Please click the button below to register for a payment plan or pay in full.
Scholarships are available upon request via email.

FAQs

  • The retreat center is a one-hour drive from the greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. We will connect retreat guests on WhatsApp in case you would like to share rides.

  • You do not need any yoga experience to join us. Your teachers are both experienced yoga therapists who are skilled at modifying practices for all bodies and levels of experience. Chair modifications will be offered as well.

  • The chef will have options for those who need food modifications or restrictions. We will send out an email after registration with a space for you to state those requests.

  • Yes, this is a sober retreat. We want to center connection, rest and nourishment.

  • Yes! We will set up a default payment plan of deposit + 3 payments. If you want to set it up a specific way just let us know & we can adjust it to suit. Note, that all payments must be in by 45 days prior to start date.

  • All activities are not required. This is your retreat you can customize the experience to your needs.

  • Well, we all know it is Louisiana, so it is subject to change quickly. Typically, the weather in early October is starting to cool down a bit. We recommend bringing a light jacket. We will be doing a zoom meet up a couple of weeks before the retreat and we will share more about what you may want to bring.