2026 Session Info
Sessions begin with an Opening Reception on Thursday evenings, continue all day Friday through dinner and end at or near noon on Saturday.
Please check your availability in conjunction with the 2026 session schedule. Attendance at all sessions is important. To graduate from the program, full participation at the opening and closing sessions is mandatory. Participants are permitted to miss the equivalent of one of the remaining sessions.
Session 1
Opening Retreat – Lafayette
January 8-10
Session 2
Thibodaux/Gulf Coast
March 5-7
Session 3
Baton Rouge
May 7-9
Session 4
New Orleans
July 16-18
Session 5
Monroe
September 17-19
Session 6
Closing Retreat – Alexandria
November 4-6
*Opening and Closing Retreats are MANDATORY.
*Only ONE full session may be missed.
2025 Session Info
Session 1
Opening Retreat – Lafayette
January 30-February 1
Session 2
Terrebonne/Lafourche
March 27-29
Session 3
Baton Rouge
May 1-3
Session 4
New Orleans
July 10-12
Session 5
Shreveport
September 11-13
Session 6
Closing Retreat – Lake Charles
November 5-7
*Opening and Closing Retreats are MANDATORY.
*Only ONE full session may be missed.
Typical session schedule:
Thursdays
Arrive / hotel check-in
Afternoon optional site tour/activity
Opening reception 6:30 pm
Fridays
Sessions all day, including evening dinner
Saturdays
Sessions until noon