| Vision Retreat 2.0
For a very long time I've wanted to host a Vision Retreat where a small group of serious photographers could focus on finding and following their Vision. John Barclay helped make that possible and we held our first retreat in my home earlier this year. The results exceeded my expectations, based on the feedback from the participants:
You did not hit a home run with the retreat. You hit a grand slam home run in the bottom of the ninth of the seventh game of the World Series to win the World Series. - Roger
Cole and John, you created the perfect environment for us. Thank you so much for all your work, all your dreams, all your believing. I believe each one of us, both of you included, have made progress in our journeys. It’s been an extremely valuable time for me. - Dennis
This was the most significant and influential experience I have had for a long time. Thank you for your loving support and belief in me. - Tamar
Thank you very much for the fabulous Retreat, it was remarkable and I’m proud to have been a part of the 1st one. It was an honor. - Willy
One of the best weeks of my photography life. The discussions were incredibly helpful and powerful and intellectually stimulating which created a very strong emotional bond between the participants. Highly recommended if you want to learn more about what vision is and whether you have a vision. It is not for someone who wants to work hard and take pretty photographs but for someone who wants to take the next step in improving their photography. - Barry
Perfection from beginning to end. Supportive environment for new realizations and growth - Sarah
This retreat appealed to me the first time I heard about it. It was a dream to be able to attend. And it did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it exceeded my expectations. John and Cole set the stage. Their dream of helping us find our vision could not have been executed more effectively. The format allowed for this sharing in a very intimate and safe space. A group was brought together that didn't have any experience with each other (with the exception of Earl and I). Yet, we established a bond that I have never experienced before in such a short time.
I left with more confidence in my ability to express my vision through photography and more confidence in myself as an ARTIST, as opposed to "just" a photographer.
Let me say this: do not sign up for this if you are looking to only make better photographs; do not sign up if you aren't willing to be vulnerable; do not sign up for this if you aren't willing to dig deep. The retreat was internal work and thoughtfulness. It was listening. It was a place to be a safe person for someone else to share their vulnerability.
And the time, work, effort, and introspection was completely worth it. I attended a photo workshop the next week after leaving Colorado. (I know, crazy) And the way I approached my time there was completely different. I took time to see and experience a setting. There was no rushing about to "capture THE shot." I was able to find my vision in the individual settings. Did I still experience some of the old anxiety? You bet. But now I had tools and support to overcome these feelings. - Margaret
The success of this first retreat was due to the seriousness of this group of wonderful people. All were there to find their Vision, to be open and vulnerable, and to share.
We are holding Vision Retreat 2.0 this October 11-17, again held in my home, and with daily photographing at an undisclosed and non-iconic location.
We have had several people drop out due to medical issues and we now have spots open, if you're interested. Here's where you can find more information:
https://barclayphoto.wetravel.com/trips/vision-retreat-with-cole-thompson-and-john-barclay-john-barclay-14706213
Cole 970-218-9649
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