The Replenishment Retreat
A Nurturing Yoga, Nature & Ayurveda Experience
October 3–5, 2025 | Folsom, Louisiana
Step Away From the Noise.
Step Into Sacred Rest.
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.
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.
You don’t need any prior yoga experience. This retreat is inclusive and supportive for all levels and bodies.
The Retreat Space
Little River Bluffs Retreat Center is a 30-acre woodland sanctuary nestled along a refreshing artesian-fed river—just one hour from New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Each cabin is newly renovated with eco-friendly touches, private bathrooms, and cozy porches that invite stillness and reflection.
The Experience
From sunrise practices to sunset journaling, each day is designed to bring your nervous system the reset it’s been craving.
This is your time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and release what’s been weighing you down.
Meet Your Hosts
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.
Jena Pendarvis, Ayurvedic Chef & Integrative Medicine Guide
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.
Retreat Investment
Early Bird Pricing (until June 1, 2025):
$650 (Cash/Check)
$690 (Credit Card)
After June 1, 2025:
$775 (Cash/Check)
$800 (Credit Card
Deposit:
$217 due at registration (non-refundable)
Payment plans available
– final balance due by August 31, 2025
Scholarships are available by request. Email us at [email protected]
Ready to Replenish?
Your rest is sacred. Your body is wise.
Let this weekend be the pause you didn’t know you needed.
FAQs
Do I need yoga experience?
Nope! This retreat is accessible for all levels, with plenty of modifications and options (including chair yoga if needed).
What about dietary needs?
You’ll be able to share your dietary needs after registration. Our chef creates nourishing meals that honor individual preferences
Is this retreat sober?
Yes—this is a sober, mindful space where we center connection, rest, and inner clarity.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! A $217 deposit holds your spot, and your remaining balance can be split into 3 payments. Let us know if you need adjustments.
Is everything required?
Absolutely not. This is your retreat. Participate as much or as little as feels right to you.
How do I get there?
The retreat center is just one hour from New Orleans or Baton Rouge. We’ll create a WhatsApp group before the event to help coordinate rides or carpools.
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