🌙✨ Mist to Midnight: Grundy Lake Provincial Park Photography Getaway!
Women’s Nature Photography Retreat | Grundy Lake (Britt), Ontario | September 19-21, 2025 | Reconnect with creativity & real cameras (phone-free weekend).
This Isn’t Another Workshop. This is Creative Rebellion.
Ready to trade screen time for creative freedom? This immersive weekend retreat is designed for women photographers who want to deepen their connection with nature and master their craft in a stunning, inspiring environment. Grundy Lake Provincial Park is amazing for its diverse landscape, offering a mix of boreal, deciduous, and mixed forests, along with wetlands, rock barrens, and numerous lakes. The park’s unique features are shaped by glaciers, include carved granite, bogs, and ponds, making it a great place to explore the Canadian shield landscape.
Dates: September 19-21, 2025.
Location: Grundy Lake Provincial Park, Ontario.
Audience: Intermediate to advanced women photographers.
What’s included: 2 nights accommodation (on shared campsites - or book your own), Saturday evening dinner over the campfire, expert photography instruction, guided nature walks, campfire storytelling, early morning misty landscape photography, starry night photography, nature photography, and a transformative creative experience.
Investment: Starting at $700 (for email subscribers), $795 early bird (until July 17, 2025), $895 (July 18 +).
Spots Available: We only take 8 participants to keep the group intimate.
Quick Transformation: In 48 hours, shed the content grid and find your authentic artistic voice. Learn to capture the world not just as it is, but as you feel it, through your unique lens, capturing emotion and personal perspective that phone photography has dulled. Leave re-inspired, refreshed, and with a portfolio of images that are truly yours.
Your Creative Comeback Awaits
Are you feeling a deep need to break free from the scroll and rediscover the excitement and passion of creating with your camera? The digital age has blurred the lines between genuine connection and endless distraction, often leaving us feeling creatively depleted. Imagine a weekend where the only notifications are the whistles of the wind through the leaves, and the crunch of pine cones under your hiking boots.
You remember it, right?
The first few times you clicked the shutter button on your camera, and how that sound of making a picture made you buzz with ideas of images you’d love to create one day?
This isn’t just a photography workshop; it’s a rebellion against the constant digital drain. It’s an invitation to shed the pressure of constantly posting photos from your phone (which ends up just being content, not the images you had in mind when you first bought your real camera), and embrace the profound art of observation. For 48 transformative hours, you’ll immerse yourself in the awesomeness of Grundy Lake Provincial Park, guided by the changing light from the early morning mist rising off the wetlands and lakes, to the sparkle of stars and wonder of the night sky.
What You’ll Experience
Join a supportive community of like-minded women as you:
Master New Techniques: From capturing misty landscapes to long-exposure night photography under a canopy of stars, you’ll learn advanced techniques that elevate your authentic photographer’s eye.
Connect with Nature: Explore the unique granite ridges, pristine lakes, and diverse forests of Grundy Lake. Each moment offers a new opportunity for discovery and composition.
Unplug and Recharge: Leave your phone behind and fully engage with your surroundings, your camera, and your fellow adventurers. Reconnect with yourself and reignite your passion.
Hands-on Learning: Benefit from personalized instruction and feedback in the field, turning theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
Community & Connection: Share stories, insights, and laughter around the campfire, building bonds that extend beyond the workshop. It’s a community experience that you’ll never get online.
Imagine yourself here!
Real Women Who Ditched Phone Photography
"I have been to several workshops, and while the leader knew about their camera, they didn't know how to teach, or to help me use mine. You were a triple threat: A GREAT TEACHER, A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER, and A GREAT HUMAN BEING." - Lori
"Sure, I know how to take a photo but the mechanics of going fully manual just wouldn't stick in my head - until I attended a workshop with Spark Adventure Photography. Goodbye autofocus! I am ready to take my photography to the next level." - Jennifer
"I loved how hands-on Cobi was in the workshop. I never felt nervous to ask a question because of the care that she put into answering it. This isn't a boring, stuffy photography lecture with an egocentric photographer—this is an incredible learning experience with someone who genuinely cares about your photography goals." - Ashley
“Would I attend another workshop with Cobi? In a heartbeat.”
Meet Your Host: Cobi Sharpe
Hellooo, I’m Cobi! I truly believe that creative freedom comes from when we take the rebellious act of leaving our phones behind and reconnecting with the simple act of just being in the moment. Grundy Lake holds a special place in my heart - I took my 6-year-old daughter there last fall for a photography weekend, and my heart ripped wide open! It’s the perfect classroom for this kind of creative rebellion. Endless landscapes and nature inspiration for your photographer’s eye. I’m passionate about empowering women to not just take photos, but to truly experience and capture the soul of a place. When you look back at those images, you’ll remember how it felt. Our phones have trained us to document for content. Not to create for feeling.
Investment & Payment Options
Invest in your creative journey and rediscover the artist within.
Early Bird Rate: $795 (Until July 17)
Regular Rate: $895
Subscriber Rate: $700 (sign up for our email list for to get exclusive discounts!)
Payment plans are available! Just email us to discuss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of camera do I need?
A: This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers using DSLR or mirrorless cameras with manual functions. A tripod is a must for night photography and early mornings.
Q: What if it rains?
A: We embrace all weather conditions as opportunities for unique photographic moments! We’ll adapt our plans, focus on nature photography, or utilize sheltered areas for discussions and critiques. Please come prepared with appropriate gear.
Q: Can I come alone?
A: Absolutely! Many participants come solo and leave with new friends. This is a wonderfully supportive and welcoming environment.
Q: What’s the accommodation like?
A: Shared tent camping sites. Need camping gear? Check out Red Bear Outdoors for gear rental options. If you want a bit of privacy, you can book your own campsite.
Q: Are all meals included?
A: No. With the logistics of camping, it’s easier for everyone to bring their own food. We will cook you an amazing dinner over the campfire Saturday evening!
Don’t Miss Out!
This exclusive retreat has very limited spots to ensure a personalized and intimate experience. Only 8 spaces are available for September 19-21, 2025! The next “Mist to Midnight” retreat won’t be until fall 2026.