Murphy, North Carolina Destination Photography Retreats
Need amazing photography? Also feeling like you need to get away from it all? Come for a visit! Really, it’s easy!
When I left South Florida, I said I was going to create a destination - a place where clients, family and friends could obtain same great photography from me they are used to, and also spend some time disconnecting from the stress of everyday life. This is my ideal blend of all my passions - photography, travel, healing, health and relaxation.
Our family moved to Murphy, North Carolina in 2024 and we are loving it! Simply being this close to nature with trees and mountains all around is incredibly relaxing and healing. While Murphy itself is a small town (1800 residents or so), the Western North Carolina region is teeming with places to go and things to do.
Regional Western North Carolina includes larger towns such as Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville, Hickory, Highlands, Franklin, Waynesville and the smaller, more rural communities similar to Murphy, such as Brasstown, Robbinsville (where the movie Nell was filmed!), Andrews, Marble, Warne, Sylva, and so many more. Plus, we can’t forget our favorite neighbors to the south - Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Young Harris, Lake Chatuge, all located in the Northern Georgia mountains. It’s the mountains that unify us all.
I know what you are thinking, Nature is great and all, but I really just need a boudoir photoshoot. Or maybe, I’ve got a business to run and I need updated Personal Branding images. You are thinking, I just have to get in and out. I totally understand that! I would encourage you to consider an alternative. I believe downtime and time to rest is creative time, healing time, celebration time!
Why cram a photoshoot into your busy schedule and be rushing here and there when you can set aside a day or two and simply dedicate yourself to YOURSELF?
We can create the beautiful portraits you crave AND we can do some essential self-care stuff too. I’m telling you, the future of business is WELLNESS.
Gone are the days of hustling till it hurts, of mothering to the point of invisibility, of always feeling like there’s gotta be more out there than this hurried life. There is. There is SO much more. And once you have that direct experience, you will want to create it for your friends and family as well.
So, what could this look like for you?
PHOTOGRAPHY
First things first, let’s talk about the photography you want, need and deserve. You can dive into each section of this website for all the details related to the photography experiences, but pictures speak 1000s of words, so here are a few ideas…
We can do Boudoir stuff like this…..
Or we can do elegant portrait stuff like this…
Or, we can do Personal Branding stuff like this….
Or, we can even do editorial styles like these….
Whatever your photography needs and your personal styles are, I got you. I’m good at listening and I’m good at pulling out the story you’d like to tell.
WELLNESS EXPERIENCES - BODY & SOUL
Now, let’s talk about what else we can do with your time here….
Did you know that I am the Co-Founder of Body & Soul Ministries? We are a private membership association that creates experiences that allow you to:
Reclaim your power.
Remember your truth.
Rise into your purpose.
In all my years as a photographer, I noticed that most of my clients, if not all, really just wanted one thing: TO BE AUTHENTICALLY THEMSELVES.
Whether a boudoir session or a branding session, simply being yourself, is the greatest happiness achieved through images. I found that in dedicating myself to my own personal mission of healing and living authentically for a life of infinite possibilities and true freedom, I was actually creating experiences that added to my Authenticity Toolbox for my clients as well. And so I took a deep dive and expanded my offerings.
I am Reiki Master (energy healing), a Sound Practitioner (think gongs, crystal bowls, drums), a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, a Cacao Ceremonialist, a Podcast Co-Host and a Retreat Leader. I’m also an avid reader and so I know the value of quiet time too!
Stepping into MY AUTHENTIC SELF means I get to offer the full package - everything I am - everything I have - everything I can create - for you.
Here are a few experiences you can have:
Guided Forest Therapy Experience - Wander with purpose with me through the forest and find answers to your lingering questions.
Reiki Healing Session - An hour on my table will have you feeling rested, rejuvenated and ready to move forward in life.
Sound Bath Ceremony - Experience healing sounds, vibrations and frequencies while I play my instruments just for you.
Chakra Balancing Mediation - Take an hour or two to learn about the Chakra system, test your chakras and complete a guided mediation for restoration.
Private Cacao Ceremony - Cacao is the ultimate heart-opener (don’t worry, it’s not psychedelic!) - this ceremony opens you to unimaginable focus, energy and creativity - a delicious connection to the divine.
Cacao & Cards - With the assistance of Cacao, explore the world of Oracle cards - find out what messages the universe has for you
Water Ceremony - Learn about the power of water and utilize its properties to renew yourself and create the life you dream of
Fire Ceremony - Learn to use fire as a way of releasing what no longer serves you - learn to use the transformational power of fire to create your reality
Picnic by the River - When was the last time you relaxed in nature? sipped on tea? enjoyed the sounds of rushing water?
CUSTOM & CONCIERGE EXPERIENCES
Where do we go from here, you ask? Well, everything I offer is custom and concierge, so we need to have a chat about what you want. You simply set up a Curiosity Consultation with me and ask about our Destination Photography Retreat Collections.
We can create a Special, Private Photography Retreat just for you to include:
Custom Photography Session - Whatever your photography needs, I’m happy to create a custom experience for you
Custom Itinerary - I will plan your entire stay for you - giving you guidance and freedom to choose
Travel Recommendations - I will give you my best recommendations for flights, car service, hotels, cabins, etc.
Dining, Shopping & Local Events - I will give you all the cool places to go and the events happening while you are here
Seeking Adventure? Horseback riding, hiking, even riding an electric bike - I’ve got ideas!
Spiritual Seekers - Looking to reconnect with yourself? Select any of the modalities I offer and find yourself again
YOU’VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH - YOU’VE DONE ALL THE THINGS - YOUR TIME IS NOW - LET’S LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE
