Whidbey Island Autumn Fine Art Photography Retreat
October 16–18, 2026
Create. Slow Down. See Differently.
This intimate weekend is designed to help photographers reconnect with creativity through storytelling, autumn landscapes, hands-on art, and meaningful conversations. Guests will leave with not only beautiful photographs, but three finished works of art: a fine art print, a handcrafted cyanotype, and a visual photo story.
Friday • October 16
3:00–5:00 PM
Guest Arrival & Check-In
Receive welcome package
Settle into accommodations
Explore the property
Meet fellow photographers
5:00–7:00 PM
Golden Hour at Fort Casey
Photograph:
Historic structures
Driftwood
Puget Sound
Moody skies
Autumn grasses
7:00 PM
Harvest Soup Dinner & Fireside Social
A relaxed evening of introductions, storytelling, and getting inspired for the weekend ahead.
Saturday • October 17
7:00–9:00 AM
Sunrise at a Local Pumpkin Patch
Focus on:
Morning light
Seasonal storytelling
Details & textures
Environmental portraits (optional)
9:00–10:30 AM
Coffee & Farm Breakfast
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cyanotype Workshop
Learn the history of cyanotypes before creating your own botanical prints using collected leaves, grasses, ferns, and flowers.
12:30–2:00 PM
Delivered Lunch & Creative Conversation
A relaxed lunch with discussion about developing a personal artistic style.
2:00–4:00 PM
Mushroom Foraging & Macro Photography Walk
Explore Whidbey's incredible fall forests while learning:
Macro composition
Focus stacking
Working with natural light
Ethical foraging practices
Finding overlooked subjects
4:00–5:00 PM
Rest & Recharge
Coffee, tea, editing, reading, or simply enjoying the property.
5:00–7:00 PM
Sunset at Ebey's Landing
A slower-paced outing focused on:
Light
Shape
Mood
Storytelling
7:30 PM
Delivered Dinner
Sunday • October 18
7:00–8:00 AM
Sunrise Observation Session
Spend the first 15 minutes simply observing without cameras before creating photographs with fresh intention.
8:00–10:00 AM
Breakfast
10:00–11:00 AM
Storytelling Through Images
Participants select five photographs from the weekend and learn how sequencing, pacing, and editing can transform individual images into a cohesive visual narrative.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Final Gallery & Farewell
Each participant shares:
Their favorite photograph
Their cyanotype
Their five-image visual story
Celebrate the weekend together before checkout.
Every guest leaves with:
🎞️ A Fine Art Photograph — edited and ready to print.
🌿 An Original Cyanotype Print — handcrafted during the workshop.
📖 A Five-Image Visual Story — a curated series that tells a meaningful story from the weekend.
Pricing
Option 1: All-Inclusive Retreat
2 nights lodging
All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast
Welcome package
Cyanotype workshop and supplies
All photography instruction
Transportation during group outings
Editing sessions
Printed retreat guide
Three finished art projects
Price
$995 per person
Photography Pass (No Lodging)
Every workshop
Every outing
Cyanotype class
Lunches
Dinner Saturday
Friday dinner
Coffee
Welcome gift
Guests arrange their own lodging and transportation to the retreat house.
Price
$495 per person
Saturday Creative Day
$295
Includes:
Pumpkin Patch Sunrise
Breakfast
Cyanotype Workshop
Lunch
Mushroom Walk
Sunset Shoot
Optional Individual Experiences
These are great for local Whidbey residents who can't commit to the full weekend.
Experience
Sunrise Photography $75
Fort Casey Sunset $75
Ebey's Landing Sunset $75
Mushroom Macro Walk $95
Cyanotype Workshop $150
Storytelling Through Images $95
Reservation & Payment
To reserve your place in the retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration.
All-Inclusive Retreat: $250 deposit
Artist Pass (No Lodging): $150 deposit
The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat.
To make the retreat more accessible, we also offer a three-payment plan, allowing you to spread the cost over several months while securing your spot.
Because this is an intimate retreat with limited availability, deposits are non-refundable and your space is reserved only after your deposit has been received.