in person workshop
August 25-29 2025
il ritiro
Pack your bags. We're headed to Italy!
Wine. Pasta. Friends. Models. Fashion.
It's all happening THIS August in Italy at Villa Michael in Lucca, Italy. Dating back to the 15th century, this villa full of exciting shooting locations and full of Italian charm.
A VERY ITALIAN RETREAT
Location, location, location.
VILLA MICHAELA
Via di Valle 8 - Frazione di Vorno -
CAP 55060 Capannori - Lucca -
Tuscany - Italy
Distance Pisa Airport:
(IATA: PSA): 26 km / 16 miles / ~35 min drive away.
Distance Florence Airport:
(IATA: FLR): 74 km / 46 miles / ~50 min drive away.
All you've got to do is say SI!
What's Included
4 nights accommodation at Villa Michaela
All meals & beverages for the duration of your stay
Group excursion with offsite dinner
Multiple luxury editorial styled shoots with models
Classroom learning and portfolio reviews
Behind the scenes photo and video
Coaching and Shooting with all of our educators
Travel Booking Assistance by our TICO Certified Travel Professional
Access to a Private Facebook Group for Attendees to Best Prepare for the Retreat
Detailed Questionnaire so we can Best Customize for our Attendees
Pricing Options
Double Occupancy
Share a room with your bestie or ask us to find a compatible business BFF. Limited number of twin rooms available.
$4500 USD
Single Occupancy
Want to spread out and have a beautiful room all to yourself? Each room has plenty of storage and an ensuite.
$5500 USD
You're Not Going Without Me
Bringing a non-photographer spouse or bestie? We would love to have them enjoy the Villa and Italy with us! They'll join us for all meals and the excusion and off-site dinner. They can relax and enjoy the Villa while you're learning. Must be the second occupant in a Double Occupancy rate room.
$2500 USD
COUNT ME IN
Triple Occupancy
Ready to triple the fun and make new friends? We have one triple occupancy room available with ensuite.
$4000 USD
Mood Boards Coming Soon
01
DAY ONE
Mon Aug 25 2025
- Afternoon Registration
- Property walk through + orientation
- Welcome Meet & Greet cocktail reception
02
DAY TWO
Tues Aug 26 2025
- Breakfast
- Speedy Styled Session Rotation x 3
- Classroom Learning Session
- Classroom Learning Session
- Onsite Lunch
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Onsite Dinner
03
DAY THREE
Wed Aug 27 2025
- Breakfast
- Round tables Educators
- Panel Discussion
- Headshots
- Shooting Adventure at Secret Location
- Offsite Dinner
- Return to Villa following dinner
Your Schedule
04
DAY FOUR
Thurs Aug 28 2025
- Breakfast
- Speedy Styled Session Rotation x 3
- Classroom Learning Session
- Classroom Learning Session
- Onsite Lunch
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Styled Session
- Onsite Dinner
05
DAY FIVE
Fri Aug 29 2025
- Breakfast & Wrap Up
- Farewell
IL RITIRO ITALY 2025
Gary Evans
Recently ranked #8 worldwide for wedding photography, Gary Evans is a passionate educator pushing himself to create award winning images for his clients. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Gary currently lives and works in Ontario, Canada. Gary's passion for a rich client experience easily translates to his students where his "no gatekeeping" approach sees others exceed their own expectations and reach new heights. His goal is pass along the knowledge and passion that has given him the life he loves.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
www.gary-evans.ca
IL RITIRO ITALY 2025
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
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Bookings will be made through our travel partner
Northstar Travel & Associates
201-678 Belmont Ave West
Kitchener, ON N2M 1N6 CANADA
Direct: 519-577-2572
kimevans@northstartravel.ca TICO 2569684 IATA 67862616
***Terms & Conditions***
A Non-refundable deposit of 1,500.00USD is required at time of booking.
Final payment is due June 15, 2025 and is 100% non-refundable from final payment date to departure date.
Airfare not included.
Transportation from airport to and from the venue not included.
inquire with us
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