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THE BOURBON CITY CREATIVE RETREAT
MARCH 9–11, 2027 | LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
The Bourbon City Creative Retreat is an intimate experience for wedding photographers, videographers, or content creators who are ready to elevate their portfolios, reconnect with their creativity and build genuine industry relationships. Bourbon City Events thoughtfully produces every detail, from editorial wedding environments and signature Kentucky experiences to elevated dining and luxury hospitality. Our featured photography educator leads the creative education and hands-on shooting experience, giving attendees the guidance, access and inspiration to create work they are proud to share. A three-day, two-night luxury creative experience limited to 10 overnight creatives, with six additional day passes available.
The experience
Your retreat experience includes luxury accommodations, curated meals, exclusive styled shoot opportunities, educational sessions, creative resources, transportation, and thoughtfully planned Kentucky experiences designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your craft.
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Two nights of luxury accommodations
Curated meals from Tuesday lunch through Thursday brunch
Multiple editorial styled-shoot experiences
Photography education and hands-on creative guidance
Intentionally limited shooting groups
Business and planner-photographer relationship education
Retreat transportation between scheduled experiences
Signature Kentucky experiences
Welcome gifts and creative resources
Evening receptions, networking and thoughtful surprises
Welcome gifts and memorable surprises
Transportation to and from Lexington, airfare and personal purchases are not included. Final inclusions are subject to confirmation as retreat partners are announced.
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Day 1 - Arrive, settle in and meet your fellow attendees over a curated welcome lunch. The afternoon will include opening education and our first creative experience, followed by a signature Kentucky reception and dinner.
Day 2 - Spend the retreat’s signature day immersed in photographer-led education, editorial styled shoots, portfolio-building opportunities and intentional networking. The day will conclude with an elevated evening reception and dinner.
Day 3 - Gather for a final creative experience, closing education and farewell brunch before departing refreshed, connected and ready to move your business forward.
This Experience Is for You If…
You want to create elevated portfolio work
You are ready to reconnect with your creativity
You value collaboration over competition
You want meaningful connections with other wedding professionals
You are interested in strengthening your business and industry relationships
You want a small-group experience rather than a crowded content day
You appreciate thoughtful design, hospitality and intentional details
Photographers, content creators, and videographers at different stages of business are welcome. Additional experience and equipment recommendations will be shared before registration opens.
WHY bCE?
As wedding planners, we understand what transforms beautiful details into an experience worth remembering and capturing. Bourbon City Events combines thoughtful design, seamless production, trusted Kentucky vendor relationships and genuine hospitality to create an environment where photographers can focus fully on learning, creating and connecting. Educational sessions and styled experiences will be developed alongside experienced industry professionals, bringing together the right expertise, resources and creative perspectives to make every moment feel intentional and worthwhile.
frequently asked questions
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The retreat is being designed primarily for wedding photographers, content creators, videographers and other creatives. Eligibility details included during registration.
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The retreat will take place in or near Lexington, Kentucky. The exact location and accommodations will be announced soon.
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No. Attendees are responsible for traveling to and from Lexington. Transportation between scheduled retreat experiences will be included for overnight attendees.
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Two nights of accommodations will be included with overnight registration. Room arrangements and upgrade options will be announced before sales open.
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Yes, day passes will be available for the retreat’s primary education, styled-shoot and reception day.
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Yes. A nonrefundable deposit will reserve each invitation, with the remaining balance divided into scheduled payments.
create something worth remembering
Come to Kentucky to create portfolio-defining work, learn alongside experienced industry professionals and form genuine connections within an intentionally small creative community.
With only 10 overnight invitations and six Wednesday day passes planned, this experience will remain personal, purposeful and highly curated.