About Heron's Haven
Our Story
Two Pineville girls. One shared vision.
A haven created to feel like home.
Meet Monica & Courtney
Where it all began
Hello — we're Monica and Courtney, and we're so glad you're here. Heron's Haven began long before there was a name on the door or a mahjong table waiting inside.
It began with the two of us — neighbors who became lifelong friends, raising our families side by side in Louisiana.
Our children grew up together, moving easily between our two homes. They never needed an invitation and never wondered if they were welcome. Courtney's home felt like home to Monica's children, and Monica's home felt like home to Courtney's.
They simply knew they belonged.
Over the years, we watched our children fly from one nest to the other, always knowing there was a safe place to land. In either home, they could count on an open door, a familiar face, something to eat, plenty of laughter, and the comfort of being surrounded by people who cared for them.
Without realizing it at the time, we had created more than two neighboring homes.
Monica & Courtney
We had created two nests.
Places where children, family, friends and neighbors could gather and feel safe, known, welcomed and loved.
Then Came Mahjong
Everything that happened around the table
As the years passed, our children grew up and began to fly from those nests. But our friendship remained — as did our shared love of opening our homes and bringing people together.
Then came mahjong.
We fell in love not only with the game, but with everything that happened around the table. Friends lingered. Stories were shared. Laughter came easily. New friendships formed. And somewhere between the clicking of the tiles and conversations that lasted long after the games were finished, we recognized a familiar feeling.
It felt like home.
And that feeling became Heron's Haven.
The Heron & The Haven
The heron, so beautifully at home in the Louisiana landscape, represents our roots and the place where our story began. The Haven represents what our homes have always been — a safe place to land, a welcoming place to gather, and a place you want to return to.
Just as birds return to their nests, we hope you will return to Heron's Haven again and again — not simply to play mahjong, but because of the way you feel when you walk through the door.
- Welcomed.
- Known.
- Comfortable.
- And like you belong.
Why Heron's Haven Belongs Here
The vision behind Heron's Haven
Heron's Haven was intentionally created away from the noise, traffic and commercial feel of a busy shopping district. We envisioned something different — a destination that feels special from the moment you turn in.
For us, Pineville isn't simply where Heron's Haven is located. It's home. Our roots are here, and no matter where life takes us, we will always be two Pineville girls at heart.
That connection inspired us to create Heron's Haven in a setting that reflects what we love about this place — the towering pines, the slower pace, the natural beauty and the unmistakable warmth of Central Louisiana. Rather than choosing a strip mall or busy commercial area, we wanted you to feel as though you were arriving somewhere tucked away and special.
We designed Heron's Haven to be a retreat from the everyday — a place where you can slow down, settle in and enjoy good friends, conversation, laughter and, of course, a game of mahjong.
Our Vision
Southern comfort with refined elegance
Warm and welcoming, yet polished and sophisticated. From the Louisiana-inspired surroundings and graceful heron imagery to the thoughtfully designed interiors, we chose every detail to feel timeless, comfortable and distinctly connected to the place we call home.
Heron's Haven is more than a mahjong house. It's a gathering place rooted in friendship, community and our love for Pineville.
Heron's Haven is our way of sharing with you what our two families were fortunate enough to experience for so many years — the simple beauty of an open door, a welcoming table, genuine friendship and true Louisiana hospitality.
It is where a timeless Chinese tradition meets the warmth of the South.
A Classic Game
with Southern Soul
- A place where old friends gather and new friendships begin.
- A place where there is always room for one more.
- A place where you always have a seat at the table.
And just like coming home to an old friend, a place where you can always find your way back to the nest.
With love, Monica & Courtney
Welcome to our Haven.
Come in. Take a seat. Stay awhile. You've found your nest.