Explore the breathtaking Montana landscape and its equine inhabitants through your camera lens. This special "boutique retreat" is limited to four women and is designed to deepen your yoga practice, tap into your creative core, and help you explore the magical horse-human connection. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or aspiring professional, Cowgirl Yogatography will change your perspective forever.
Big Sky Yoga
Cowgirl Yogatography
Women’s Yoga and Horse Photography Boutique Retreat in Bozeman, Montana
Small Group retreat with big (sky) Impact
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Ranch house single with shared bath – $2,395 per person – SOLD OUT!
Ranch house double with shared bath – $2,295 per person – SOLD OUT!
Join the waitlist by emailing margaret@bigskyyogaretreats.com.
See Life Through a New Lens
Cowgirl Yogatography is a 3-night boutique women’s retreat dedicated to creativity, renewal, and the beauty of horses. Spend your days learning the fundamentals of photography through hands-on practice, using the mind-body awareness from yoga to unlock your creativity, and learning to capture the beauty of our equine subjects and natural surroundings.
Specifically designed as a boutique retreat (limit: 4 women), this small group getaway is perfect for women who relish deep conversations, one-on-one instruction, and a magical frame through which to see the world anew. Enjoy full-run of BSYR founder Margaret’s private family ranch in Bozeman, Montana with its Frank Lloyd Wright-esque luxury guest house, gourmet meals prepared by our private chef, up-close-and-personal time with the Vap herd, and all the down dogs, workshops, and horse nuzzles you can handle.
As each day comes to a close, settle in for an evening of photography slide shows, a glass (or two) of wine, great conversation, and a breathtaking canopy of stars overhead.
On This Boutique Retreat, You'll Enjoy:
Luxury Lodging
Spend three nights in the rustic-chic accommodations at the Vap Family Ranch.
Small Group Setting
This boutique retreat is limited to six guests, which makes it the perfect fit for women who love making deep connections, having authentic conversations, and perfecting their photography skills in an intimate and relaxed environment.
Daily Yoga Classes
Tap into your creative potential through movement by building body and mind self-awareness and openness.
Gourmet Meals & Wines
Enjoy Western gourmet meals prepared by our private chef, and satisfy your cowgirl cravings and maintain your energy. Plus, enjoy fine wines from Yellowstone Cellars & Winery and local beers like Moose Drool (trust us!). Our last evening will be a unique dining experience/photo opp - a farm-to-table dinner at our neighbor Camp Arrow Creek.
Daily Photography Workshops
Expand your camera skills and creative eye through daily classes, demonstrations, and engaging photo assignments with your yogatography guru Larry Stanley of Larry Stanley Photography. We’ll study fundamentals, lighting, vision, confidence, and much more.
Meditation & Journaling
Set your intentions through a series of meditation and journaling exercises specifically designed for our yogatographers.
Equine Insights
Learn about the horse-human connection, grooming, safety, and experience the magic of "join up" in the round pen. (Note: Riding is not part of this retreat.) We'll do horse massage too!
Hands-on Horse Time
Connect with and be inspired by your onsite equine photo subjects through quality time exploring the horse-human connection.
Life Through a New Lens
Vap Family Ranch
It’s easy to forget your “real life” when you’re enjoying the Vap family’s private Montana ranch in Bozeman—complete with luxe accommodations, onsite horses, and Aspen-rimmed patio yoga. Oh, and did we mention the moose neighbors?
(Several guests will get to stay in “The Yellow Barn” guest house!)
What You'll Learn
These retreats are for all levels of photographers (with basic camera skills). You will need a digital camera with manual control of focus, aperture, and shutter speed. We’ll teach you:
How to unlock the mysteries of your camera
How to see more with vision exercises
How to visualize and plan through sketching
How to adjust for and improve lighting
How to see your surroundings more clearly
How to free up your creative side and shoot in your head (not your LCD)
Planning Your Trip
Travel is not included in your retreat cost, and you’ll need to rent a car for this retreat (or ask us to be connected with other attendees who are driving). The retreat begins at 5 PM on Thursday and wraps up around noon on Sunday.
Trip FAQs
Want to learn more about the venue and get directions? Wondering what to pack? Thinking about extending your stay in Montana? Check out our travel page, packing checklist, and FAQs.
