Panama City, Florida

February 16 - 20, 2023

The Home

A luxurious beachfront home with 8 bedrooms (15 beds) and 9 bathrooms. Stretch out in the heated private pool and relax in the hot tub. Gather in the recreation room for a match of foosball or just to chill and chat. Enjoy home cooked meal in the open concept kitchen/living/dining room. This is also where we will have our educational and creative sessions. Smell the salt air and hear the crashing waves on one (or all) of the fully furnished walkout balconies. Experience the ease of indoor elevator, private boardwalk to beach access, and close proximity to downtown.

Events

  • While we prepare every meal for you during the retreat, there is one night where we bring in a local private chef for the ultimate experience of indulging in decadent cuisine.

    The private dinner includes a 3 course seasonal menu with a craft cocktail pairing. Curated specifically for our group, the Chef utilizes plants- organic seasonal and local produce as the stars of each dish in unique and memorable ways.

    Click HERE to see our menu!!!

  • Location: St. Andrews State Park

    With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, sugar white sands and emerald green waters makes St. Andrews State Park the perfect location for our session.

    It’s a short 10 minute drive from our beach house, has easy parking and walking for our models and a variety of scenery - all key factors when scouting dream locations.

  • Katie has a background in Group Fitness. She taught group fitness at the same gym for 12 years. That gave her experience in Yoga Flow, Vinyassa yoga, Chair Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Meditation, Senior cardio fitness,and core strengthening. Katie also has a passion for Stand Up Paddle Boarding and teaches yoga on top of the water on her paddle boards. Yoga has been a part of Katie's life for 13 years now.  She has her RYT200 in Hatha yoga. Her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible and fearless both on and off the mat.  Yoga inspires her to live each moment mindfully and to be gentler with herself and her surroundings.  She loves teaching outdoors in nature and on or by the water because there is nothing like Water Therapy. 

    She is so grateful to be able to teach something that she is so passionate about.  To be able to guide people into a place of peace, a place of no judgments or expectations, and to watch them come alive in class with energy and strength is incredible.  In her classes, she loves to combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness, and provide an atmosphere that will allow students to challenge themselves as much as they would like to.  Her hope is that you step off your mat feeling refreshed and balanced.  Most importantly, she hopes you leave feeling stronger in all aspects...mind, body, and spirit. "Do what you love, love what you do". - Namaste

  • Baywitch was born from the friendship of two witchy women and their love for all things magical and wondrous. Our mission is to hold a space for true connection, magic and movement, together. Join us. You belong.  

  • There is a Zen Garden in town that offers a 9am free meditation. Stay downtown and check out some of the funky and cool shops we found. OR chill at the house and/or on the beach with absolutely no agenda.

  • Bring something that makes you feel like the goddess you are. Utilize the incredible interior design and exterior natural landscapes as perfect backdrops for professional headshots by Katie Torres.

    See Headshot Gallery HERE

Check out the memories we made together!

 FAQs

  • Any and all professional photographers. As long as you know basic camera techniques, it doesn’t matter what experience level you are. This retreat IS geared towards those that are (or desire to) make photography a career, whether that be full-time or part-time. We do touch on all aspects of the creator - from business to self.

  • All activities are OPTIONAL. However, we have put a lot of time and intention into the chosen activities and they are specifically designed to allow you time for self care and relaxation along with an educational element that will fuel your creative fire! Your registration fees are allotted towards these events. We do send out a questionnaire so that you have the opportunity to share preferences and/or requests.

  • Bring your go-to gear; camera, batteries, cards, etc. Feel free to bring your laptop although it is not required!

  • We do not guarantee sleeping accommodations in advance. However, we do guarantee that you will always have your own bed and will never share a bunkbed or be assigned to a sleep-sofa. We try to keep it to a maximum of two people in one room unless there are extenuating circumstances of which would be clearly communicated in advance.

  • Of course, if you know someone who is attending you can request to bunk with them!

  • Yes, of course we will make note and be very sensitive to any dietary restrictions and/or preferences.

  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages will be taken care of once you arrive at the house. The menu will be sent in advance, but is always subject to change based on availability. If there are any snacks you have on your “must have” list, we will make note (this question also included in survey to come at a later time). However, if you want to bring personal snacks and food items, you are welcome to do so.

  • Fully defined in the contract, the cancellation policy states due to the nature and financial commitment of these events, participants understand their investment is non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. The attendee is responsible for the final balance or finding a replacement attendee to take over their contract.