Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Our Exclusive Portrait Adventure Retreat!
Experience Thrills, Indulgence, and Ultimate Relaxation. Designed for the Woman Who’s Moving Mountains.
KLEM + Co. founder, Kate, in Zion during one of her many visits.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7th-SATURDAY, APRIL 13th, 2024
Discover a World of Possibilities
Imagine awakening each morning to breathtaking vistas and the promise of unparalleled experiences. Our retreat is nestled in the heart of the pristine Zion Canyon landscape, offering a diverse range of activities that will expand your heart, honor your body, and invigorate your spirit. We’ve lined up a number of exciting excursions, as well as creating room for rest and relaxation, while curating brand photo sessions that will take your photo library to the next level.
Unforgettable Experiences
At our Portrait Adventure Retreat, we curate a selection of unique experiences, guaranteed to create epic memories for a lifetime. Explore the wild beauty of Zion National Park, connect and collaborate with your fellow adventure sisters, and indulge in the moments of luxury. Your retreat host and planner, Kate, has been to Zion almost annually since she was 15 years old; she’s taken all of her past experiences in the Zion region and created a retreat itinerary that features the best of Zion.
This area is truly magical and is the perfect setting for transformational inner work around how we show up in the world, and even more specifically, our mindset towards our online presence and our brand photos. This will be an intimate experience with only 5-8 attendees joining Kate in the heart of Utah. A large pillar of the retreat is collaboration – you’ll be in the company of like-minded women, all successful in their own right and seeking friendship and organic opportunities to co-create something amazing.
Indulge in Luxurious Accommodations
After an exhilarating day of exploration, unwind in the lap of luxury in our exclusive accommodations. Our recently renovated rental home offers stunning views of the surrounding red rock canyon and unparalleled comfort. You'll relish in the amenities, including an outdoor pool and hot tub, chef-created meals and dining experiences, and convenient proximity to the gem that is the town of Springdale, Utah, ensuring that relaxation and an abundance of opportunities accompanies your every moment.
“Our brand photos are so beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing the essence of my team and me, I am so elated. This was so fun, and so very self-affirming. The experience of capturing my team playing together in a beautiful space was a dream. NAILED IT.”
Pictured: Jaclyn G. in Boulder, CO
Retreat Headquarters:
We will be staying in the beautiful Gallery House at LaFave Zion in charming Springdale, Utah. This 3200 sq. ft. home features two kitchens, two living room/gathering spaces, multiple patios to view the red rocks, two washers and dryers, and a variety of sleeping arrangements. You’ll get to choose your room, at various price points, ranging from a private room with a private bath to a private full bed in a shared room, and various options in between. Each attendee will have their own bed, and there’s an option for each person to have their own room, depending on the number of attendees.
Actual photos taken by Kate in Zion of some of the areas we’ll be exploring and experiencing
This retreat is for you if…
…you consider yourself a wild, wanderlust woman who’s ready for adventure and wants to breathe in the smell of the Ponderosa pines and sagebrush amongst the red rock canyons.
…you are craving epic brand photos that capture your soul’s essence in a magical, awe-inspiring landscape.
…you thrive in an intimate community of like-minded women and are open to connection and collaboration.
…you feel like your brand is on the cusp of an uplevel and are ready to take it up a notch.
…you know you deserve to spoil yourself and lean into luxurious experiences.
What’s Included in the Portrait Adventures Zion Experience:
All-inclusive stay – you just need to plan how to get here!
Lodging at the beautiful LaFave Zion
All meals, drinks, and snacks, including a few “dining excursions” off-property!
All excursions, group activities, and luxury experiences (these will be a surprise!). We’ll get to play in stunning Zion National Park and the surrounding area. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Spoiler alert: we will be doing some hikes that are rated as “moderately challenging”. One of the excursions will be a choose-your-own-adventure between two hikes, one that is very challenging and one that is moderately challenging. Another excursion involves water but isn’t anticipated to be overly strenuous. We encourage attendees to assess their own level of fitness and know that these group activities are designed to stretch our minds and bodies without causing physical harm.
Epic brand photo experiences
One-hour solo brand session, with professional hair and makeup, in an amazing outdoor location in Zion National Park
Individual and “leader/coach/speaker” photos at the LaFave Zion
Candid photos of each attendee throughout the event and during each excursion
Retreat sessions lead by Kate
We’ll only have 1-2 “sessions” each day, focused around elevating your business’ brand photos and content, and how you show up for yourself and your business. The rest of the time will be luxury and play and community and sacred solo time, all designed with the intention of leaving Utah with a sense of clarity, deeper love of self, and intentional collaborations with your fellow adventurers.
$100 photo product credit, good towards any celebratory talisman (canvas print, acrylic print, etc.) through KLEM + Co. to memorialize your time in Utah
Edited, unwatermarked images, delivered in an online gallery two weeks after our return from Utah
Virtual meet-and-greet happy hour ahead of the retreat to get to know your fellow adventure squad members
Post-retreat 1:1 call with Kate for content ideas/support around the images created in Utah
Facebook group for the event + website with expert recommendations for lodging, restaurants, activities, etc. for those that want to extend their trip or explore during our “open times” at the retreat.
A donation to the Zion Forever Project, a local nonprofit created to protect the Zion Regional Landscape
Swag bag of fun goodies!
Photos of the LaFave property and the house we’ll be staying in, from LaFave’s website
Only six spots remain!
Starting at $6800/person (Early Bird pricing may be available)
Payment is due upon booking, contracts will be sent shortly after booking. Payment secures your spot. Due to limited availability, spots will not be refunded for any reason once booked unless someone rebooks your spot!
Retreat Itinerary:
KLEM + Co. photos captured at a client’s retreat. This is a teaser of what you can expect from the experience and the photos!
The information listed below is designed to be vague. This retreat is an experience of trust and adventure, knowing that you’ll be completely held and safe in a space of luxury, community, and love.
Sunday, April 7th, 2024
Plan to arrive in Springdale, Utah on Sunday, April 7th by 6pm Mountain Standard Time. You’ll be able to “check-in” with us at the LaFave as soon as you arrive. Note: if you fly into Las Vegas, know that Nevada is a different time zone than Utah!
6:00pm – Heavy appetizers and drinks at LaFave, followed by a welcome ceremony
Monday, April 8th, 2024 through Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Daily activities could include:
Grab-and-go breakfast
Morning excursion/activity outdoors
Chef-prepared lunch or off-property lunch
Retreat session (typically 1.5-2 hours), candid photos, group photos
Open time to choose your own adventure
Collaboration opportunities
Happy hour and chef-prepared dinner or off-property dinner
Friday, April 12th, 2024
Activities could include:
Grab-and-go breakfast set out
Brand photo day! All individual sessions will take place. Hair and makeup prep will be provided at LaFave.
Celebratory off-site dinner
Closing ceremony – you won’t want to miss this!
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Departure day – Please plan to stay through Friday evening as the Closing Ceremony is incredibly impactful. Check-out is 11am Mountain Standard Time.
Here’s how to secure your spot
Decide which lodging option and payment option you would like:
Individual queen, private room with shared bath (1 available) – $7400 pay-in-full or four payments of $1925
Queen bed in shared room with shared bath (1 available) – $7000 pay-in-full or four payments of $1825
Queen bottom bunk in shared room with shared bath (2 available) – $6900 pay-in-full or four payments of $1800
Full bunk bed in shared room with shared bath (1 available) – $6500 pay-in-full or four payments of $1770
Contact Kate here to let her know YOU ARE IN! If you book within 48 hours of in0-quiring, special Early Bird pricing will be applied :)
Common Questions:
“How do I get to Springdale, Utah? Will I need a rental car?”
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International in Las Vegas, NV, which is about three hours from Springdale. Another option is Salt Lake City International Airport, which is roughly four and a half hours from Springdale. St George Shuttle offers one-way shuttles from Harry Reid International to Springdale, Utah (not to be confused with Springville, Utah). For more info, check out their website or call 800-933-8320. You can certainly rent a car if you’d like; once you arrive in Springdale, we will have rental cars we will drive to transport the group for excursions and such.
“What do I wear??”
We’ll be sending a suggested packing list to you a few weeks before the retreat! You’ll want a mix of comfortable loungewear, outdoor/activewear, and curated outfits for the photo sessions and dining excursions. For the Closing Ceremony, you’ll want to wear something that makes you feel like an absolute goddess/your Highest Self. For the photo sessions, be sure to iron/steam your items ahead of your session so you love how they look. It’s super important to wear pieces you LOVE on yourself, rather than wearing what you think is “trendy” or should look good. For more inspiration, check out our Pinterest board.
“What will the weather be like"?”
The weather in Springdale in April is typically quite pleasant – we can expect an average high of 75° with evening temperatures sometimes dipping into the low 40s. In 2023, daily highs for our retreat dates ranged from 70-90°, and evening lows ranged from 43-61°. Springdale won’t be humid during this time.
“Do I get the edited images?”
Yes! You have edited, unwatermarked images included in your package. The images will be high resolution, so you can use them on social media, websites, printed materials, etc. All images will be edited in our true-to-life editing style. If you have a preset you like to use for your brand, you have the option of receiving the culled, raw, unedited images from your session so that you or your team may edit the photos with your brand’s preset. Please let us know if this will be your preference.
“What happens if it rains/snows?”
Rain showers can pop up at any time, although they usually pass quickly! If the forecast is showing rain, we may rearrange the order of our daily itinerary to try to avoid the rain. If the rain seems unavoidable, we’ll aim to spend more of our time at our indoor locations. We’ll have clear umbrellas on hand for the photo sessions, and we encourage embracing the weather (as long as it is safe to do so) and playing in the rain – this is a photo adventure, after all!
Snow is possible at higher elevations in Springdale/Zion, although it typically doesn’t accumulate too much. We will give clothing recommendations in the packing list we send ahead of time!
"“What props should I bring"?”
The sky’s the limit (although your carry-on bag might say otherwise…)! Click here to see our list of props we think are super fun to include in brand photo sessions.
