Cajun Country Upholstery Retreat

Cajun Country Upholstery Retreat

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana | Duration: 5 Days (Wednesday–Sunday), September 17-21, 2025
Cost: $2,950 (All-Inclusive) | Spots Available: 5

A Working Retreat with Heart, Heritage, and a Whole Lot of Upholstery

Step into a one-of-a-kind, hands-on creative getaway where Western design meets Cajun charm. Hosted at a gorgeous lakefront home in Southwest Louisiana, this immersive 5-day upholstery retreat is more than a workshop—it’s an unforgettable experience.

You’ll stay in a luxurious lake house (lodging included!) and spend your days transforming a provided occasional chair from the frame up—tools, supplies, and expert instruction included. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your upholstery business, this retreat blends skill-building with creative rest and restoration.

What’s Included:

✅ All Lodging & Meals – 3 meals a day + snacks, Southern hospitality style
✅ Full Upholstery Instruction – Build, finish, and upholster your chair from scratch
✅ Chair Frames & Tools Provided – Just bring your desired fabric!
✅ Small Group Size – For a personalized, supportive atmosphere
✅ Professional Logo & Photos – Take home a custom brand logo & professional chair photography from Caitlyn & Cathryn Dionne

Creative Bonus Activities:

🍲 Cajun Cooking Night – Learn recipes like etouffee, gumbo, and King Cake
📸 iPhone Photography Lesson – Learn to light, stage, and edit photos of your work
🧴 Beef Tallow Cream-Making – Make hand and face cream using traditional methods
🍪 Sugar Cookie Decorating – Learn from award-winning baker Cathryn Dionne
🪑 Evening Upholstery Skill-Builders:

• Adding conchos & fringe

• Fixing damaged wood

• Tack techniques

• Business & marketing coaching with Sierra

Special Guest Experience

🎤 Interview- historic Gray Ranch, sharing stories of raising horses & cattle in SWLA, and producing legendary horses like Taris Catalyst and Grays Starlight.

🦐 Shrimp or Crab Boil & Music Night – A Cajun-style feast you’ll never forget

🌿 Optional Nature Excursion – A scenic drive through the Cameron Prairie Wetlands to spot local wildlife in Louisiana’s rich marshlands

Daily Schedule

Workshops run 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with all meals included. Evenings feature bonus mini-sessions and group activities.

Total Cost: $2,950
This all-inclusive price covers everything: lodging, meals, supplies (just bring your desired fabric), expert instruction, bonus classes, pro photos, and branding help.

✨ Only 5 participant spots available — don’t wait to claim yours!

To reserve your spot, a 50% deposit ($1,475) is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat start date.

Cancellation Policy for Upholstery Workshops

1. Payment and Reservation – Payment is required to secure your spot. Your reservation is not confirmed until payment is received. You can choose to pay a deposit which is 50% of the course fee. The remaining 50% is due 30 days from deposit date. You will be required to create an account at checkout and you will log into your account to complete the final payment.

2. Cancellation by Participant – All payments are non-refundable. If you need to cancel, The Rusted Roan will make every effort to fill your spot with another participant. If we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a refund minus a 20% cancellation fee. If you find a replacement yourself, a refund minus a 10% administration fee will be issued once the new participant’s payment is received. If we are unable to fill your spot, no refund will be issued.