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The Rivers
Retreat Center, LLC
Contact Information:
Reservations and Information: 985-871-9100
Email: info@theriversretreat.com
Address:
The Rivers Retreat Center
14253 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
Located on a serene, one-hundred-year-old riverfront venue, The Rivers Retreat Center is one of the most unique and beautiful settings in all of Louisiana.
Over a century ago the Tchefuncte Indians lived simple lives in this part of Louisiana. In their cypress canoes, they traveled along the Tchefuncte River, whose banks form one of the borders of The Rivers Retreat Center, trading with settlers. Using the natural clay which still lines the river, the Tchefuncte were the first Native Americans to make clay pottery.
In approximately 1908 the U.S. Army built a base camp at this location. Then in 1924 the Army turned the base over to the Salvation Army and a camp was established,, later named Camp Catawba, which was used as a recreation center for underpriviledged children.
In 1998, a private owner purchased the property, renamed the site Camp Tchefunte and opened its doors as a vacation and lodging venue.
In 2005 current owner, Irene Sarran, purchased the property and did extensive renovation and modernization. Ms. Sarran had a distinct vision of a venue where Artists could enjoy workshops from nationally-acclaimed art instructors in a beautiful natural setting. She also envisioned weddings, corporate retreats and other special events held at The Rivers in a constant celebration of life's important occassions.
The Rivers Retreat Center opened its doors to the public in 2008.
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