Join me for a 4-day immersive photography and filmmaking retreat hosted at the beautiful Tides River Lodge in the heart of the Overberg near Swellendam. Surrounded by rolling farmlands, peaceful farm dams, winding country roads, and vibrant yellow canola fields at peak season, this is one of the most visually spectacular times of the year in the Overberg. With the added bonus of a full moon during the retreat. The accommodation itself is luxurious, peaceful, and perfectly suited to a relaxed creative retreat atmosphere, giving us the ideal space to slow down, learn deeply, edit together, and fully immerse ourselves in photography, video, and visual storytelling.

The retreat is priced at R14,500 per person sharing and includes luxury accommodation at Tides River Lodge, all meals throughout the retreat, in-depth editing and video training sessions, practical field shoots, and full photographic guidance over the 4 days. For those wanting additional privacy and comfort, a limited number of private ensuite rooms are available at R18,000 per person, offering your own luxurious room with ensuite bathroom. This retreat has been designed as a premium, immersive learning experience where guests can fully relax, create, and focus on developing their photography and filmmaking skills in one of the most beautiful regions of the Overberg.

Located in the beautiful Overberg region near Swellendam, Tides River Lodge is surrounded by rolling wheat fields, vibrant yellow canola landscapes, peaceful farm dams, winding gravel roads, and wide open countryside that feels both dramatic and deeply calming. Late August is one of the most spectacular times of year in the Overberg, as the winter rains transform the region into a patchwork of lush green hills and glowing canola fields, while the wheat fields begin adding rich texture and layers to the landscape. Combined with moody winter weather systems, soft light, misty mornings, and the full moon during the retreat dates, the area offers endless opportunities for landscape photography, cinematic video work, and creative storytelling. Tides River Lodge itself provides a luxurious and peaceful retreat atmosphere, with beautifully designed accommodation and stunning surroundings that allow guests to fully relax, slow down creatively, and immerse themselves in both learning and the natural beauty of the Overberg.

To ensure a relaxed, personal, and highly hands-on learning experience, the retreat will be limited to just 6–8 guests. This allows for plenty of individual guidance in the field, more in-depth editing support, and a far more immersive creative environment throughout the retreat.

All meals · Accommodation · Photographic instruction & Editing Sessions

Travel to and from the accommodation · Alcoholic Drinks · Travel / Health insurance · Personal expenses