Photography Workshop Hotels and Lodges

You could not wish for a more scenic coastal destination for your next photographic workshop than beautiful Bar Harbor. The Bayview directly overlooks the water, offering beautiful views from your room and easy access to many of the most scenic parts of coastal Maine including Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

The Bayview offers spacious comfortable hotel rooms as well as two-and three-bedroom townhouses which are ideal for groups. The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to downtown Bar Harbor and offers seasonal specials which are ideal for your photo workshop. The near-by Acadia National Park offers over 150 hiking and walking trails and unlimited photographic opportunities.

Address: The Bayview, 111 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, Phone: 800-356-3585, Acadia National ParkVideo

Bursting at the seams with rustic charm and true Adirondack character, Hemlock Hall is an ideal destination for a photographic retreat, nestled on the shores of beautiful Blue Mountain Lake. Originally built in the 1890’s, Hemlock Hall has been a popular family vacation destination for many decades. Today you will find a choice of accommodation options including comfortable lodge rooms, quaint log cabins and lakeside cottages. Hemlock Hall serves breakfast and dinner in the large comfy dining room (included in your hotel rate) and bagged lunches are available for days out. The surrounding scenery is outstanding and there is no shortage of photographic inspiration.

Address: Hemlock Hall, 305 Maple Lodge Rd, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, Phone: 518-352-7706

The sensational red-rock desert landscape of Utah makes the Arches National Park a popular destination for photography enthusiasts. The historic Moab Springs Ranch is a genuine oasis, built around a natural spring, located just one mile from the National Park and the Colorado River – the perfect place to hold a photographic retreat. The resort has a number of comfortable bungalows as well as several fully-furnished and equipped townhouses which are ideal for groups, offering self-catering kitchens, decks and outdoor barbecues. In-between your photography outings into the surrounding landscape you can relax around the heated pool and hot tub. The resort has a business center which can be used for presentations or lectures.

Moab Springs Ranch, 1266 North Highway 191, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-7891

Conveniently located on Main Street, right at the heart of Aspen, the Aspen Mountain Lodge is an ideal base for photographers wanting to explore the myriad of photographic opportunities in the Elk Mountains and surrounds. You can choose from several categories of rooms and a breakfast buffet is included in your rates. You can whet your appetite for the amazing photographic opportunities that await you from the deck which overlooks the mountains. The Lodge has a business center which can be used by groups for presentations and/or discussions after a busy day out in the field. Other amenities include a swimming pool and hot tub and a cozy bar.

Address: Aspen Mountain Lodge, 311 West Main St, Aspen, CO 81611, Phone: 800-362-7736

Famous for its striking crimson rock formations, Bryce Canyon in southern Utah is an ideal destination for a photographic workshop. Bryce View Lodge is beautifully situated in an elevated position overlooking Bryce Canyon National Park, and offers a choice of double rooms with two queen-size beds or king rooms which have a single king-size bed.

All the rooms have free Wi-Fi, cable TV and coffee makers and guests have access to all the facilities at the West Western Plus hotel across the road, including an indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Photographers can have the time of their lives in beautiful Bryce Canyon as well as taking a day-trip to Zion National Park (83 miles away) for yet more inspirational natural beauty.

Address: Bryce View Lodge, 105 E Center Street, Bryce Canyon, UT 84764, Phone: 888-279-2304

Custer State Park in South Dakota offers magnificent mountain and lake scenery together with great wildlife viewing – an excellent destination for photography enthusiasts. In addition, a short 23-mile drive will take you to Mount Rushmore for more outstanding scenery and photographic opportunities.

If you choose State Game Lodge as your base you will find yourself nestled in a verdant green valley surrounded by stunning forests. The lodge dates back to 1920 and offers gracious luxury rooms in the historic lodge building, rustic cabins or modern hotel rooms. The Lodge has a choice of meeting rooms where you can host presentations or lectures during your photographic retreat.

Address: State Game Lodge, 13389 US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730, Phone: 605-255-4541

Nestled between glacier-carved mountain peaks and crystal-clear lakes, Montana’s Glacier National Park is an idyllic location where ardent photographers can meet for a workshop or retreat. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake McDonald, Lake McDonald Lodge provides a historic and character-filled base from which you can explore the park and enjoy a plethora of unforgettable photographic opportunities. The Lodge offers rustic lodge rooms with private bathrooms, budget hostel rooms with shared facilities and a few suites and cabins and you can take your meals in the dining room. Red Bus Tours into the Glacier National Park leave directly from the lodge.

Address: Lake McDonald Lodge, 288 Lake Mc Donald Loop, West Glacier, MT 59936, Phone: 855-733-4522

The beautiful Grant Tetons National Park and Yellowstone National Park have long been attracting photography enthusiasts to come and record the awe-inspiring natural beauty they protect. The Hatchet Resort lies in the Jackson Hole valley at the gateway to both of these national treasures, offering the ideal base camp for a photography retreat or workshop. The resort was originally built in 1954 and although it has been extensively renovated it still retains much rustic charm. In addition to a selection of rooms and suites, the Whetstone Lodge or the historic Hatchet Grill offer the perfect venue for lectures, presentations and group discussions after a busy day of photography in two of the most stunning National Parks in the US.

Address: Hatchet Resort, 9980 US-287, Moran, WY 83013, Phone: 307-543-2413

Any avid photographer needs to visit the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park at least once in their lifetime. You can arrange to host your next photographic workshop or retreat at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, which stands at the gateway to the park and offers you easy access to the historic town of Seward, where you can go on a wonderful scenic and wildlife cruise. The lovely old lodge is photo-worthy in its own right, offering a variety of comfortable rooms and suites to return to after a busy day in the Fjords. In addition, there is a business center where you can get together to host presentations, lectures and bragging sessions.

Address: Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, 7245 Frontier Circle, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, Phone: 907-595-1425