Join Art Wolfe and Libby Pfeiffer for an immersive four-day photography retreat in the lush, awakening landscapes of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Based in Port Angeles, this small-group experience is designed to offer a more intimate and focused environment — limited to just 8 participants.
As spring arrives in the Pacific Northwest, the forests of Olympic National Park begin to stir with life. The vine maples unfurl their first leaves, mountain runoff swells the creeks, and the undergrowth remains open enough to reveal the structure and mood of this iconic landscape. It’s a time of clarity and energy — perfect for both nature photography and exploring abstract compositions in the wild.
With personalized instruction from Art and Libby, participants will dive deep into creative seeing, composition, and developing their photographic voice. Whether you’re capturing the texture of ancient bark, the dance of light across mossy stones, or the motion of rushing water, this retreat invites you to slow down and truly see.
While Port Angeles offers several nice dining options, this workshop is centered on the photographic experience — in the field, in the moment, and in close connection with a small cohort of fellow creatives.
We are offering an Early Bird Special:
$500 off if you sign up before September 30th! (Discount applied to listed price above)
Led by Art Wolfe
Assisted by Libby Pfeiffer
Limited to 8 Participants
Minimal hiking involved
Transportation and Accommodation
- Participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals.
- We will provide hotel information for where the group will be staying. You will need to reach out to the hotel directly to secure your room reservation. You are not required to stay at the suggested lodge, as there are other options nearby.
Itinerary
Shooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions.
Day 1:
- Meet and greet at 6pm at the Olympic Lodge. Everyone can introduce themselves, and Art will give a brief description of the proposed itinerary.
- Finding Your Inspiration lecture
- Group no host dinner
Day 2:
- Field shoot
- Group no host dinner
- Download images from the day of shooting
Day 3:
- Morning critique. Each participant will provide three images from Day 2. This will give you the chance to build on successes and learn from mistakes of the previous day.
- Field shoot
- Group discussions, critiques or lectures
Day 4:
- Field shoot
- Group discussions, critiques or lectures
Day 5:
- Lecture and critique. Learn from each others images while they are projected for the group. Art will adjust them in Adobe Lightroom and provide instruction.
- Workshop will conclude by 12pm
We request a 50% deposit to hold your space in this retreat. You may send in a check to the below address to avoid the 3% credit card processing fee.
Art Wolfe Inc.
6523 California Ave SW #343
Seattle, WA 98136
I love photographing in the Olympic Peninsula and it seems like every time I am leaving I am wishing for more time to photograph in this beautiful region. So I have decided to provide an exclusive photography retreat which will not only grant me additional time in the field to teach, but also a more extended period of time to get to know each of the participants. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to photograph with a small group in one of my favorite places to visit.
-Art Wolfe