Women’s Immersive Photography Retreat

September 1-4, 2026 ~ Bailey, Colorado

Early Bird Discount for $100 off Expires June 15th

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Grow your craft through the lens and beyond

Our one-of-a-kind Women’s Photography Retreat is thoughtfully designed to welcome photographers of all levels, from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. Nestled in Colorado’s serene forest at the base of the Rocky Mountains, we will take you into an immersive space focused on developing your skills, building connections, and inspiring creativity, while forging lasting friendships and sharing a few laughs along the way.

To keep this event small, there are only 40 spots available!

Tickets are $799 plus your chosen accommodations onsite. Be sure to be a subscriber to receive a discount.

Our Honorary Professional Photographers

We will have three honorary professional photographers joining us at this retreat who will be leading creative activities and sharing their insights throughout the retreat.

They are passionate mentors known for their supportive teaching and ability to inspire photographers at every level. Like you, they look forward to being immersed in creativity surrounded with passionate artists and celebrating our journeys.

A woman with short curly dark hair, glasses, and a red jacket smiling outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background, standing beside a camera mounted on a tripod.
A middle-aged woman with glasses on her head, wearing a blue denim shirt, black pants, and a camera with a telephoto lens around her neck, standing indoors near a stone wall and wooden door, smiling at the camera.

Beth Young

Woman smiling outdoors holding a camera in one hand and a stack of color swatches in the other, with greenery in the background.

Kirsten Belloni

Sara Kushner

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What to Expect

Small group outings with like-minded artists and professional women photographers, passionate mentors known for their supportive teaching and ability to inspire photographers at every level.

Hands-on group sessions with fun, creative projects.

Reflective journaling and inspiring exercises to unlock your artistic vision.

Round table discussions filled with key photographic topics to enrich your craft.

Networking events and print shares where you share 10 favorites, a portfolio, or project images.

Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and find real inspiration and connection.

Move beyond the camera as you share meals, stories, and laughter with women who get it. The friendships made here have a way of lasting.

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Grow your craft:

Go beyond camera settings. Uncover your unique perspective, shape your visual stories, and experiment with playful projects that spark new creative directions.

Find your tribe:

Surround yourself with passionate artists who celebrate your journey. Form bonds that last long after the retreat ends.

Go beyond the lens:

While photography is at the heart of our retreat, you are invited to explore new art forms and creative play. Push your artistic boundaries and discover fresh inspiration. See the world through a new lens.

A photography event beyond the ordinary

This retreat is for you if

You’re a woman or non-binary photographer at any stage, ready to reconnect with why you create and experience something deeper than a typical workshop or retreat.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, creatively or personally, and are craving a shift…this space offers clarity, fresh perspective, and renewed energy.

If you’re curious about exploring your work through writing and reflection, you’ll discover new ways to express what your camera alone can’t capture.

And if you’re longing for a true pause, a chance to breathe, create, and focus on yourself alongside like-minded creatives, this is your invitation to reconnect with your creativity, your voice, and your purpose.

A white cup of black coffee on a saucer, placed on a round wooden tray with a leather-bound journal and a book tied with string, all set on a cozy, cream-colored knitted blanket near a sunlit window.

~ Itinerary

**Subject to changes

Day 1 - Starts at 4:00 pm

Arrive at Glen Isle Resort, check in, register, and settle into your cozy accommodations before gathering at the Kiva for our welcome reception. Here, you’ll meet fellow creatives, become oriented with our exclusive access to the 100 acres of beautiful, mountain property, and start to settle into a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Together we will enjoy heavy hors de ouvres and refreshments.

Day 2

Welcome the morning light with your camera at leisure with coffee or as a small group. Step into the Kiva for breakfast before immersing yourself in creativity by making your own hand-bound book for journaling and collecting photographs. Enjoy a guided morning writing session to learn techniques and ignite your spark for writing about your work. Have lunch before grabbing your printed images to share with others during our print walks. Grab your camera gear and carpool to the Denver Botanic Gardens. Head back our lovely retreat for dinner and other optional activities.

Day 3

Greet the day with a serene sunrise photo session and journaling. Afterward, bring your laptops to the Kiva where we will download and view our botanical images (and any other images) and engage in a guided editing session. After lunch, we will share expertise and ideas in round table discussions and get to know each other a little more through a guided networking event where you may review professional photography websites, discuss marketing, and other topics. We will wrap up the day’s activities by making our own print using alternative processes before having a lovely dinner by the river. Choose the rest of your evening by wandering and photographing, journaling, or joining in the portrait shoot so you have a new professional photo for your website or social media.

Day 4 - Wraps up at 11:30am

On our last morning, we’ll head out for a peaceful walk in nature to enjoy the morning light, sharing casual conversation. We’ll gather for a brunch at the Kiva to reflect and write before our final activities and print exchange.

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What's Included

  • Ticket to our first “immersive” women's retreat

  • Introductions and orientation webinar before the event

  • All supplies for the creative activities

  • All meals, snacks/drinks throughout: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

  • Photo session at the Botanic Gardens

  • Morning and evening photo activities with like-minded individuals

  • Post processing sessions

  • Permits and Fees

  • Networking activities with fellow creatives

  • Access to multitude of learning resources

  • Inspiration, new ideas, and creative processes

  • Connection with other people interested in learning 

  • Opening reception with heavy hors d-oeuvres

  • Experience of a lifetime

What's Not Included

  • Lodging - Choose your lodging when you register

  • Flights

  • Transportation

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Location, Lodging & Transportation

Where rustic charm meets serenity and creativity

Location: The retreat location is in lovely Bailey, Colorado, nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, just 45 miles from the Denver airport. Situated along a scenic curve in the South Platte River, Bailey serves up healthy doses of beautiful canyon scenery. Its mountain-wilderness backdrop lends a particular charm to this sleepy mountain town.

Lodging and venue: The Retreat will be held at the Glen-Isle Resort listed on the National Register of Historic Places at 573 Old Stagecoach Rd, Bailey, CO 80421.

The Glen-Isle Resort is a historic gem built in 1901 with cabins recently remodeled with upgraded comforts and historic charm where we have exclusive use of the property to include more than 100 acres to roam and photograph. Stay in one of the fourteen historic cabins or camp in the secluded and beautiful outdoor campground voted #1 Hipcamp in the US. Note: the campground supports, tents, car-camping, and very small campers such as teardrops.

Transportation: The Denver International Airport is the closest location to fly into if you are unable to drive directly to the venue. Transportation is not included, however, prior to the retreat, we will connect you with other participants so that you might be able to make car-sharing plans.

A circular house with multiple windows under construction, surrounded by trees, with stairs leading up to the entrance and an American flag on top.
A cozy cabin in a forested area with tall pine trees, a chimney, and several Adirondack chairs arranged on the yard near a small stream, under a cloudy sky.
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A group of diverse people dressed in winter clothing and snow boots standing outdoors on snow-covered ground, smiling and waving with a background of leafless trees and mountains.
Two women dressed in winter clothing and backpacks standing on a wooden boardwalk near a frozen lake, holding a camera on a tripod, with a mountain and forest in the background.
Two people kneeling on a snowy roadside, using cameras with telephoto lenses to photograph something in the snow. They are dressed in outdoor winter gear, including jackets, hats, and backpacks, with a background of trees.
Person in winter clothing using a camera outdoors in a snowy environment.
Three women smiling and posing for a photo at a social event or conference, with a busy background of people mingling, standing around high tables, and a decorative carpet in an indoor setting.
Person in the audience raising their hand during a conference or seminar with three speakers on stage in the background.
Three women outdoors in a snowy mountain landscape, smiling, bundled in winter jackets and hats.
Three women at a camera event, two sitting at a table with a microphone between them, one standing behind, all smiling and making peace signs, with camera equipment and vendor booths in the background.
Three women sitting and smiling during a panel discussion or interview at an indoor event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please look below to learn the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

If your question is not answered here, please email us at info@outdoorphotoalliance.com.

  • The women’s retreat in Bailey, Colorado will commence at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It is advisable to arrive early on that day for check-in at 4:00pm and some relaxation time before the start of the conference. The event will conclude at 11:30am on Friday, September 4.

  • Once you register for an event, you will receive an email with valuable information, an electronic form with questions such as diet restrictions, access to private groups, recommended clothing/gear particular for our destination, etc.

  • Lodging is not included in the ticket price; however we have secured the whole property all cabins are being held for our group at a discounted rate. Be sure to choose your accommodation onsite when you purchase your ticket to the event

  • Yes! Your ticket includes heavy hors d-oeuvres at the opening social, three breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, and drinks and snacks during the day.

  • After you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email where you may specify your needs so that we can have options for attendees with dietary restrictions.

  • We specifically choose locations that have handicapped accessibility. If you have special circumstances you would like to discuss, please email us at info@outdoorphotoalliance.com.

  • It is not required; however, we highly encourage you to stay onsite so you can be completely immersed throughout the retreat. If you are considering other lodging options, please email us first (at info@outdoorphotoalliance.com) so we can be sure to have a plan.

  • All lodging at the Glen Isle Resort is reserved for ticketed retreat guests with limited space that will not accommodate a partner or children unless your partner purchases their own ticket and is attending the retreat.

  • The closest airport to Bailey is the Denver International Airport, approximately 1 hour away.

  • Tickets are non-refundable. It is possible to transfer your ticket to someone else, but please let us know in advance by emailing us at info@outdoorphotoalliance.com.

  • Please note that we do not offer single day tickets. We encourage participants to stay for the duration of the event to receive the full, immersive experience.

  • Certainly! Our retreat site is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on more than 100 acres of private land along the South Platte River. We will photographic opportunities as well as editing sessions carved into the retreat schedule.