Capture Magic Retreats for women

explore. create. connect! MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME!

Tetons * Banff * Chicago * glacier NP * HILTON HEAD

2025 RETREAT DATES:

Winter Magic in the Tetons - February 27 to March 3, 2025

June Magic in the Tetons - June 2-6, 2025

Magic in Glacier - September 7-11, 2025

September Magic in the Tetons - September 28 to October 2, 2025

Magic in the Rockies (Banff) - November Dates TBD

It all Began when….

Many years ago, I had a vision of a retreat for women passionate about landscape & nature photography. An intimate in person workshop retreat focused on chasing the light in beautiful scenery and an opportunity to connect, create and build community among like minded women. The concept of a women’s retreat was not new nor was a landscape photography workshop, but a landscape photography focused retreat for women was a concept I had never seen before. As I continued teaching landscape and nature photography to women, my desire to bring them together grew. I believed there was a need for an intimate experience for women to create and explore together.

With my heart in the Tetons since I was a little girl, the idea was born for the Magic in the Tetons retreat. Spending time throughout my life at my grandparents’ 1970 built home brought a love and knowledge of these incredible mountains and there is nowhere in the world I would rather explore and photograph. The first retreat was born in September 2017 and the response has been so enthusiastic, there is now a Magic in the Tetons retreat for autumn, summer AND winter!

Over the years, new and special to me locations have been added - Banff, Glacier, Chicago, and Hilton Head. Some years a location may take the year off with my family schedule or to make room for a new location. I’m looking forward to bringing this incredible experience to other beautiful locations in the coming years as my schedule allows.

Send me a message if you have a great location idea! In the meantime, I’m working on a few ideas :)

What the Ladies Have to Say……

“For years, participating in a Kristen Ryan landscape retreat was [literally] on my bucket list. I’ve now been on two retreats with Kristen (Tetons and Banff), and my landscape photography has improved so much with each one! On our drives to the locations, I asked so many questions, and she was always so happy to help and answer all of my questions. Kristen has helped me to learn there is beauty to be found and photographed at any time of the day and in a variety of lighting conditions. I look forward to attending another retreat with Kristen in the future!” -Valerie Abenroth (Tetons 2022, Banff 2023)

“If you have the opportunity to attend one of Kristen’s workshops, do it. You’ll walk away with new ideas, new friends, and some great images to treasure!” - Laura Gampfer (Tetons 2017, Chicago 2019)

“Kristen understands landscape photography extensively and is deeply connected to the locations where she hosts her retreats. She seeks to understand where you are in your journey and meet you where you need the most guidance. I will attend many more of Kristen’s retreats in the future!” - Joanne Markey (Chicago 2019, Banff 2019, Tetons 2021)

“Kristen’s Magic in the Tetons Retreat was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. If I could do this retreat every single year I would!!” - Kathy Linford (Tetons, 2017, Tetons 2019, Chicago 2019, Hilton Head 2023, Winter Tetons 2024, Tetons 202)

“The atmosphere was one of camaraderie and fun!! We had SO MUCH FUN and MANY laughs!! LOVED this workshop and I will do more with Kristen in the future.” - Kris Kirkpatrick (Tetons 2019, Banff 2021, Winter Tetons 2024)

“I was blown away by the level of commitment and genuine passion shared by Kristen.  She has a magical way of sharing a place that is special to her with the rest of us.  I can't wait to do another retreat with her.” - Debbie Gottdenker (Tetons 2018, Glacier 2022)

 “I hope I’m lucky enough to be able to attend another retreat in the near future!” - Sonia Trocchio (Tetons 2019, Banff 2021, Tetons 2022, Glacier 2023)