Discover our 2027 Photography Workshops & Retreat
Now Open for Registration
For those who seek more than sightseeing, these immersive journeys offer deep connection with people,
places, and cultures. These are not conventional photo tours, but thoughtfully crafted journeys built on trusted local relationships and rare access. Each day blends authentic local experiences with creative reflection to inspire joy, learning, and profound creative growth.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Step beyond the typical tourist lens and experience places with a depth and access few workshops can offer.
Time spent with locals, artists, monks, musicians, farmers, families, and communities creates opportunities for genuine connection and insight into daily life and culture.
REGIONAL CUISINE & COMFORT
Savor healthy, delicious meals reflecting local flavors. Delicious food is very important to me.
Travel in comfort and style while staying in exceptional properties chosen for luxury, elegance, character, and charm. Minimal hotel changes — and sometimes none at all — allow you to settle in, immerse fully, and experience a place more deeply.
EXPERT GUIDANCE & SEAMLESS TRAVEL
Each workshop is designed with great care and personal attention, so guests feel genuinely supported — not only in their photography, but throughout every aspect of the experience.
I return often to these places, working closely with trusted local collaborators while personally designing and leading every workshop myself.
Join us in 2027 for a journey that is as much about heart, curiosity, and connection as it is about photography.
"I've taken many other photography trips, but Catherine's are in a league of their own. The extraordinary people and places she provides access to make for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. She's a wonderful teacher and knows how to build confidence while helping you hone your skills no matter what level photographer you are." - Workshop Guest, 2024
SOUTH INDIA PHOTO WORKSHOP
Jan 21 - Feb 3, 2027 | 14 days
Join us on an adventure-filled journey through quiet Tamil Nadu, the south-eastern most state of India, unique in its devotional population. This state has retained a purity of spirit and loyalty to ancient traditions – beautiful ritual is everywhere.
SPECIAL RATES until June 15, 2026
Doubles
$10,850 per person
Singles
$12,700 per person
After June 15, 2026
Doubles
$11,250 per person
Singles
$13,100 per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Photographing the "lost palaces" of Chettinad, learning about their history and architecture, and spending time with the people who live in these palaces.
Visiting a fascinating death rituals temple at dawn, a very moving (and photo-friendly) outdoor temple on the Kaveri River.
An insider's visit to the Utopian community of Auroville, where we may have the extraordinary opportunity to meditate in the futuristic Matrimandir, meet Auroville's progressive "makers", learn about the intriguing architecture, visit a beautiful paper factory, and chat with Aurovillians about what it means to live in "Utopia".
KASHMIR PHOTO WORKSHOP
March 21 - April 1, 2027 | 12 days
Beautiful Kashmir is often called “Heaven on Earth.” The lively town of Srinagar is known not only for its ancient architecture, but also for its rich culture, exquisite handicrafts, and wonderfully welcoming people. We stay on a historic houseboat on Lake Dal, immersed in the quiet rhythms of life on the water beneath the snow-capped Himalayas.
SPECIAL RATES until June 15, 2026
$9950 per person
After June 15, 2026
$10,450 per person
HIGHLIGHTS
An early morning shoot of a flower-filled boat on Lake Dal
A day with semi-nomadic gypsy families who live in brightly colored, traditional houses at the foot of the Himalayas; photographing their home life and countryside activities. They are beautiful people. We'll have a picnic lunch by the river.
A day with a papier-mâché family learning how they create their art, brought from Persia centuries ago. We’ll enjoy a magnificent "Wazwan" lunch prepared by a local chef, whose techniques we can watch as he prepares and cooks. This place is also a great place to shop! (I bought a few dozen papier-mâché boxes, trays and plates, enough to fill a huge duffel bag!)
RETREAT IN PROVENCE & THE RIVIERA
Art, Cuisine, Photo, Yoga, & Wellness
May 12 - 20, 2027 | 8 days
This unique retreat invites you to experience my favorite corners of Provence, where I live part-time. Set in serene hilltop villages surrounded by olive groves and breathtaking mountains, the retreat nourishes mind and spirit through daily yoga, creative and cultural explorations, cooking with a gifted local chef, healthy mountain walks, and personal growth activities—all while enjoying the beauty and inspiration of Provence.
Rates starting at: $3,300 per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Daily yoga and energy-healing Reiki
Cooking class with Chef Fabienne Sitri, renowned for her use of local and foraged ingredients
Sailing along the Riviera with a picnic lunchDiscovering the Riviera’s rich art scene with our charismatic art historian
Special access to photograph a beautiful roses harvest and learn about the culture of the rose
ROMANIA LUXURY PHOTO WORKSHOP
June 5 - 17, 2027 | 13 days
Romania, where time seems to stand still, is a land of rolling hills, medieval churches, colorful villages, and stately towns. In the countryside, people live close to the land, practicing time-honored ways of working, farming, and crafting. We’ll visit both Hungarian Szeklerland and the Saxon villages, experiencing a country that is profound, soulful, raw, and graceful. It's an immersive journey into the heart of Romania.
SPECIAL RATES until June 15, 2026
Doubles
$10,250 per person
Singles
$11,850 per person
After June 15, 2026
Doubles
$10,750 per person
Singles
$12,350 per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoying an afternoon with a vibrant community of Roma-Gypsy dancers and musicians, who will perform and share the stories behind their traditional dances. We have rare and exclusive access to their private homes, offering a unique glimpse into their world.
Visiting and shooting the oldest working photo studio in Europe, where the master photographer will take our individual portraits and give us personal prints.
Spending an intimate day with local villagers in their homes (with multiple interpreters so we can communicate), making beautiful portraits. We will enjoy a traditional lunch with the family of our friend Piroska in a tiny village not even on the map.
PARIS PHOTO WORKSHOP
September 2027
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HOI AN RETREAT
February/March 2027
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