Glacier National Park is known as the “Crown of the Continent”, one visit to the park and you will see how the park earned that name. Glacier National Park is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. While there you will experience mountains, turquoise waters, glaciers, waterfalls, wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. Over 4 days and 4 nights, we will explore and photograph the beauty of this park while creating memories and connections to last a lifetime!

THE MAGIC IN GLACIER RETREAT WILL TAKE A YEAR OFF IN 2024 AS I GET MY 2024 GRADUATING SENIOR OFF TO COLLEGE! I HOPE FOR IT TO RETURN IN 2025!

DATES: September 7-11, 2023

WHERE: Glacier National Park in Montana

INVESTMENT: $3395 for a Single Occupancy Room (8 available)

GROUP SIZE: Maximum of 8 Attendees (single occupancy only) for more individualized attention from Kristen and an assistant instructor

WHATS INCLUDED: 4 nights of lodging * Single occupancy rooms in both St. Mary’s and Apgar Village * Guided instruction throughout the retreat * All park permits

WHATS NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, transportation to the lodging or within the retreat. We will carpool to locations and will need 2 additional drivers to rotate driving to locations.

Deposit: A *deposit of $1000 will hold your place in the workshop. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop*. Deposit is non refundable unless your spot is filled, in which case it will be refunded minus an administration fee. This same policy applies to the full tuition after it is paid. No exceptions.

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EXPERIENCE: This course is for all levels. I am happy to work with you wherever you are at with your photography, whether you want hands on instruction or simply to work on your own aside the group.

ENDURANCE: This retreat includes hikes from 3-5 miles in length. Moderate but not extreme inclines. With elevation and a camera pack, this can be more taxing than a simple stroll in the woods.

GEAR: Recommended gear requirements are a DSLR or mirrorless camera, camera bag, tripod, filters, and a range of focal lengths. A recommended gear list will be included in our private chat group.

TRAVEL: The closest airport is Kalispell, MT (FCA) I highly recommend if you plan to rent a car to do so early on as car rentals went fast in 2021. Please travel to arrive at the hotel by late afternoon on September 7th and September 11th is open for travel home. St. Mary’s is a 2-2 1/2 hour drive from Kalispell so please be sure to allow time for this drive. Shuttles are an alternative option or coordinating with other participants.

ITINERARY: We will spend 2 nights (Sept 7 & 8) on the east side of the park and 2 nights (Sept 9 & 10) on the west side in Apgar Village. We will wrap up on the evening of September 10th for travel home on the 11th.

Can’t go in September, my friend Beth is offering a Glacier Workshop in July.

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of attending the Glacier National Park workshop with Kristen and Beth this past July. This park holds a very special place in my heart as I have been coming here almost every year with my family for the last 17 years. But I never really had the chance to capture the majesty of the park on family excursions. This was four days to focus on nothing but capturing the beauty of Glacier National Park with a group of women who were equally as excited about photography as me. It was a workshop jam packed with a variety of locations, weather conditions, lots of laughs and not much sleep. But sleep is low of my list of priorities when I am at a workshop. Kristen and Beth were fantastic leaders. They both spent a lot of time encouraging us and making sure that all of the participants felt comfortable. They worked individually with anyone who wanted help. Beth and Kristen encouraged us to capture the park from different perspectives. Most people think of just grand landscapes in a place like this. But we learned to see it through intimate scenes and abstract ways using camera movement. I have memories and images to last a lifetime from this workshop! - Kathy

The photography workshop led by Kristen Ryan and Beth Mancuso in Glacier National Park is a one of a kind magical experience. Beth and Kristen are hands on, supportive instructors, and guides. The planned sunrise, daytime hikes, and sunset locations were perfect to capture the beautiful landscape. It was an bucket list adventure for me and spending it with a group of ladies with similar interest made it even more special. - Lori

This was my first workshop, and I went into it not knowing what to really expect. I hoped to learn and be challenged. I certainly was. Both Kristen and Beth took time to cater instruction to every person and every level. I went away from each location with new ideas from both of them. What I really didn’t expect was to make such meaningful connections to them and to the other ladies in the class. Putting myself out there and trying new things created an instant bond with these other women who were willing to do the same. I came away from this workshop with new friends, wonderful images, and a new motivation and inspiration I haven’t felt in my photography for a long time. Definitely very highly recommend! - Tami

Magic. That's what happens when you take a group of ladies who want to grow as photographers and artists get together! And when you are led by two incredible photographers such as Beth and Kristen it becomes reality. For me, I learn so much more than just camera settings. I have learned to stop and smell the roses, as the saying goes. Beth and Kristen took us to fabulous locations and gave us opportunities to shoot at various times of day as well. With all of the guesswork of when and where to go taken care of, all I had left to do was get creative! I want to be a better photographer and I couldn't have asked for better teachers in Beth and Kristen! I left Glacier with her images of beauty in my camera and in my mind forever as well as a wonderful connection with a group of ladies that will be lifelong friends! Because of this workshop, I still dream about Glacier National Park and long to go back every day! - Sally

The Glacier Photography Workshop with Beth & Kristen far exceeded my expectations! We were guided to so many amazing locations while Beth & Kristen helped to push our creativity and skill to the next level! This workshop changed me in so many wonderful ways beyond photography, and introduced me to new life-long friends. I highly recommend the Glacier workshop (or any workshop) with these 2 amazing mentors! - Jen

It was such a great experience! The locations we went to were well researched and it was so nice to not have to worry about where to go, what time, location of sun for time of year, parking etc. I took new skills away and would love to join another trip with either instructor :) - Sarah