finding wonder + artful storytelling — PORTLAND, OREGON
the hip city of portland, oregon is the second stop on our NEAR + familiar itinerary for 2022! portland, situated on both the columbia + willamette rivers, is home to the famous “powell’s city of books” the world’s largest independent bookstore, trendy restaurants, brewpubs + coffee houses. an hour’s drive to the coast makes it a most desirable location for any wonder-seeker. this 4 day, WOMEN's ONLY, photography retreat is dedicated to creating a space of rich connection + growth within your photography. during this intimate gathering, our time will be spent in self-exploration, discussion + hands-on learning, as well as pushing each attendee to find her own voice within the lens of her chosen camera. there will be deluxe accommodations, amazing food + drink, a jaunt to the coast for a day of photo making + beach combing into sunset. a morning spent exploring downtown portland as we photograph our way into a farewell dinner that is in + of itself the highlight of this retreat! we have invited the amazing duo from tournant, http://tournantpdx.com to fire up a delightful wood-fire feast at a local family owned farm on the lovely sauvie island. we have taken all the best parts of our foreign + familiar retreats and made them accessible to those of you who prefer to stick a little closer to home. portland is sure to ignite the wanderer in you as there is no shortage of beauty in this itinerary — it is four days filled with all things wonderous + i just know you are not going to want to miss it!
where?
the hoxton, portland, https://thehoxton.com/portland/ — one of the hippest boutique hotels in the city, will be our home-away-from-home for this exciting near + familiar retreat. “Come stay at The Hoxton, Portland in a city loved for its eclectic neighbourhoods + strong sense of community. We're in the heart of the historic Old Town Chinatown, Portland's original downtown which is now full of bars, restaurants + streetwear storeS . . . where it’s impossible to get bored. in portland, nature is nurture, and it’s all here at your doorstep.” believe me when i say they have thought of every detail, from the coziest beds + linens, to the complimentary in-room coffee + teas, to the immaculate lobby. not to mention — the coolest room keys i’ve ever seen. it is the vibe for sure!
when?
thursday, august 11th thru sunday august 14th, 2022.
how much?
this intimate 4 day retreat is full of inspired moments to photograph, the finding wonder + artful storytelling guide, relaxation, exploration + celebration, FOR A TOTAL OF 10 WOMEN MAXIMUM; 3 nights accommodations at the hip + trendy hoxton boutique hotel, welcome happy hour, transportation to and from indian + cannon beach on the oregon coast + a farewell dinner on sauvie island you will treasure forever — $2295.00* (usd)
your reservation can be paid in two installments. an initial deposit of $1195 is due within 2 days of your application acceptance. second and final installment of $1100.00 is due 60 days prior to retreat start date for a total of $2295.00*. the first deposit of $1195.00 is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another attendee with permission. *does not include airfare nor transportation to + from the airport to hotel, additional lodging, meals other than stated, personal spending, nor any taxes or tips for services. we highly recommend that you allocate extra cash each day for any tips, etc. for services rendered (i.e. hotel staff, farewell dinner gratuities, etc.)
additional details + suggestions:
we welcome any woman who is ready to experience a different perspective on how she sees + experiences the world around her. it is up to each attendee (you) to determine how you would like to capture that WONDER. you may bring any camera you choose, with knowledge on how it works as we will not be spending any time covering mechanics or technical questions about your camera. you may utilize any camera that you are comfortable with, i.e. dslr, point + shoot, iPhone, etc.
each attendee will have her own accommodations/room while in portland. your travel to and from portland is up to you. we strongly encourage you to attain travel insurance for this retreat, but it is not required.
because of the current COvid 19 pandemic, this trip may be cancelled or rescheduled by finding wonder retreats at any time + your deposit will be held for the newly scheduled retreat date. if for some reason we can not reschedule this retreat, you may apply your deposit to a future finding wonder retreat. in this ever-changing landscape of COVID 19, we continue to monitor for the most recent travel advisories. click here for more information.