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September 30th – October 5th | 2024 - Experience, explore, and reconnect with your inner light on a 6 Day Women’s Empowerment Photoshoot Retreat in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Have you ever wanted to do a beautiful photoshoot with the ocean breeze blowing through your hair and picturesque Caribbean waters as your backdrop? The Rise & Shine Retreat is your invitation to be bold and step into frame with confidence on an exclusive 6 day getaway to the island of St. John. I'm here to help you learn to love yourself the way you are truly meant to be loved. Get inspired with me (Lana Thomas - Retreat Host), on this transformational photoshoot experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Caribbean ocean is the perfect destination to bond with a group of like-minded women while sharing our stories, new experiences, & laughter as we reconnect with our inner light. Enjoy your time touring around the island of St. John, taking in the scenic national park that makes up over half of the island's landscape. I've visited this tropical paradise for decades and have pre-selected some of the most stunning, remote locations of the island to stop for your exclusive boudoir photoshoot.

I will guide you around the beautiful island of St. John, taking you to my favorite spots that I've been visiting for over 25 years. We'll also stop at local beach bars along the way to indulge in some island drinks and I will teach you how to make the popular island drink, The Painkiller (my speciality)!

Our private villa is less than 2 miles from the island's best attractions, like:

• Trunk Bay
• Cinnamon Bay
• Maho Bay
• Island National Parks
• Drunk Bay Beach
• Ram's Head Trail (one of St. John's most iconic nature trails)
• Salt Pond (one of the last remaining undeveloped natural salt ponds in the U.S. Virgin Islands
• 2 major reef eco systems where guests can snorkel!

Other island activities available include clear-bottom kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and trail excursions.

You will spend your time...

• Soaking up sunshine at a private luxury villa with a private beach, just for us!
• Boosting your confidence & healing your relationship to your self & body with an empowering Rise & Shine photoshoot with gorgeous island scenery as your backdrop
• Exploring the natural wonders around you on adventurous excursions.
• Relaxing on a catamaran and snorkeling around the island.
• Enjoying evening sunsets from the villa's pool deck.
• Having a blast with women who are also pursuing a deeper connection to themselves, their bodies, & nature.

I will be with you each step of the way to help you achieve your vision, challenge your negative beliefs, and to remind you of the bright light burning within you. *No experience is necessary to attend this retreat. It is my job to guide you through your photo session and bring out the best in you!

You will walk away from this retreat feeling beautiful, inspired, and radiant with confidence from the inside out. Your connection with yourself and the earth will be fully restored from a weekend of being unplugged and immersed in Mother Nature. Additionally, you will return with a stunning collection of fine art prints from your Rise & Shine photoshoot as a lasting reminder of the journey that reignited the light that shines within you.

The Rise & Shine Retreat will also offer you a new community of women to support and inspire you, long after the retreat is over!

‍‍‍Are you ready to feel freshly empowered, rejuvenated, and inspired by this unique experience? Reserve your spot today!

Have questions? Email lana@lanathomas.com for more information.‍

‍WHERE YOU’LL BE STAYING

You’ll be staying at a luxury private villa on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This villa sits on a beachfront property and has access to a private beach with cabanas, kayaks, and paddle boards to enjoy and unwind when you're not out on photoshoots or adventures.

‍WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 6-day Photographic Retreat hosted by Voulez Vous Boudoir
• 5-night stay at Private Villa
• 2-hour exclusive photoshoot with Lana, including 2 outfits (+ impromptu shoots as we explore the island with the group!)
• 15 professionally edited 7 x 10 matted prints
• 11 x 14 Eco Leather Keepsake Box -OR- 8 x 12 Leather Album
• Digital 5 x 7 image copies
• Access to the Voulez Vous Wardrobe Collection for your photoshoot looks
• Guided ‘Journal To Self-Discovery’ workshop
• Day-trip to Sapphire Beach on St. Thomas (*$22 round-trip ferry fee not included)
• 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, and plenty of Wine & Champagne
• Shared accommodations (*private room available for purchase upon request)
• Transportation from St. John Ferry to retreat villa and back
• Excursion transportation
• Exclusive Facebook group for retreat attendees
• Personal time to explore, swim, hike, or rest as needed
• ... and a special Welcome Gift!

‍WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare
• Transportation from airport to Charlotte Amelia Ferry
• Ferry transportation from St. John to St. Thomas Island ($22)
• Travel Insurance *Highly encouraged
• Any additional activities not included in the itinerary

‍RETREAT BENEFITS:

• Walk away with a stunning collection of portraits to always remind you of how beautiful, bold, and brave you truly are
• Reframe your self-image & heal your relationship with your body
• Rediscover and enhance your self-confidence
• Feel grounded & find peace in nature
• Restore your mind, body, & soul connection
• Create new friendships with women pursuing a similar path

ITINERARY

• Day 1:
  Arrival & Soiree!
• Day 2:
  Group Adventure Day
  Portraits wherever we feel inspired around the island
• ‍Day 3:
  Breakfast
  Photoshoots or Adventure Time
  Lunch
  Photoshoots or Adventure Time
  Dinner
  Guided Rise & Shine Journal Workshop‍‍
• ‍Day 4:
  Breakfast
  Photoshoots or Adventure Time
  Lunch
  Photoshoots or Adventure Time
  Dinner
  Guided Rise & Shine Journal Workshop‍
• Day 5:
  Breakfast
  Catamaran Day Trip + Snorkeling Around The Island‍
• Day 6:
  Departure
  

THE RISE & SHINE PHOTOSHOOT PACKAGE *INCLUDED (Valued at $3470!)

• 2hr Rise & Shine portrait session with Lana
• 2 Outfits
• Access to the Voulez Vous Wardrobe Collection
• Professional photo editing
• (15) 7 x 10 Matted Prints
• 11 x 14 Eco Leather Keepsake Box -OR- 8 x 12 Leather Album
• Digital Image Copies‍

*** No photoshoot, modeling, yoga, journaling, or hiking experience is required to attend this retreat. Come as you are.

Please Note: If Voulez Vous Boudoir has to cancel the Rise & Shine Retreat, participants will receive a full refund. If an participant cancels, their retreat reservation is non-refundable, but is transferable to another person upon request & approval.

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