Photographic Explorations - Workshops for photographers in Death Valley, California Mid Coast, Palomar Mountain, and the Owens Valley, led by award-winning photographer Donna Cosentino.

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Coming in 2009

Portfolio Production & Matting and Framing:
A Weekend Retreat for the Photographic Artist
March 6-8 at the Bailey House on Palomar Mountain
$575 includes accommodations, meals and workshop fee

Palomar Mountain Trails and Stars
A Weekend Photography Retreat
May 8-10 at the Bailey House on Palomar Mountain
$575 includes accommodations, meals and workshop fee

The Magical Bristlecone Pines
A Photographer’s Retreat with a five-night stay at Crooked Creek Station
July 30-August 5
$795 includes lodging and meals while at Crooked Creek and workshop fee

Large Format Photography Workshop
A weekend for beginning as well as experienced LF photographers
Enrich your knowledge and your spirit in a mountain setting
October 30-Nov 1 at the Bailey House on Palomar Mountain
$699 includes accommodations, meals and workshop fee

Destination Death Valley
Discover or re-visit the premier desert wonderland that is Death Valley
November 19-22
$495 workshop fee

It is good to have an end to journey toward...
But it is the journey that matters in the end.
Ursula K. LeGuin

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN TRAILS AND STARS

THE PEACE AND QUIET AND EASY ATMOSPHERE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BAILEY MEADOWS AREA OF PALOMAR MOUNTAIN LENDS ITSELF TO CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND SELF-DISCOVERY. DONNA AND HER ASSISTANT WILL GUIDE YOU IN MAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGH IMPROVING YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY WE WORK WITH YOU TO EXERCISE YOUR SEEING SKILLS THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF SLOWING DOWN AND FOCUSING YOUR ATTENTION ON SUBJECT AND PLACE.

Bailey’s Palomar Resort is located in a private area of Palomar Mountain that few people get a chance to explore. situated at 5,500¢, this historic location was settled over 100 years ago and quickly became a destination for travel enthusiasts by horseback, stage and later by car. This is an area of lush meadows, tall evergreens and ancient oaks. The mountain itself is home to the famous 200” Hale telescope and a beautiful state park. The weather this time of year is perfect...the apple trees and dogwood are blooming and the bracken ferns are unfurling their brilliant greens. A daytime tour of the observatory and a night-time photography session under sparkling stars is planned. Our all-inclusive price includes the workshop fee, two nights in the Bailey House; two home-cooked dinners, lunches and two full delicious breakfasts.