Escape to the serene beauty of Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast for a women’s-only retreat celebrating the joy, resilience, and adaptability of hummingbirds.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Photography Bliss: Spend your days immersed in capturing the beauty of hummingbirds in action. With their vibrant colors, delicate movements, and dynamic energy, these enchanting birds will challenge and delight photographers of all levels. Casa de San Pedro’s feeders and gardens provide the perfect setting, and we’ll have guidance to ensure you get the shots you’ve always dreamed of.
- A Special Connection with Hummingbirds: Join a local guide to deepen your understanding of the hummingbirds that call this area home. Over the weekend we will visit several of the areas well known humming bird locations.
- A Little Surprise: We also may have the rare opportunity to participate in a hummingbird banding session with Sheri L. Williamson, renowned ornithologist and author of A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America. Waiting for Sheri to release dates. This will take place at our bed and breakfast. Sheri is a wealth of knowledge and loves to have participants help. Only people staying at the bed and breakfast can participate. We hare hoping this comes together as a special treat.
- Decadent Comforts: Indulge in beautifully prepared meals showcasing fresh, local ingredients, artfully crafted to nourish your body and soul. Casa de San Pedro’s warm, inviting atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for relaxing, laughing, and savoring every moment.
- A Circle of Like-Minded Women: This retreat is more than just photography—it’s about connection. Share meaningful moments, laughter, and creativity with women who share your love of birds, photography, and the restorative power of nature
Karine Aigner is an award-winning visual journalist whose work focuses on the delicate relationship between nature and the human world. A self-taught photographer who spent almost a decade as a picture editor at National Geographic, Karine is only the 5th woman ever to win the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award–a testament to her unparalleled talent and dedication to her craft.
Aigner’s life reads like a set of novellas. Raised in Saudi Arabia, Karine motorcycled through Vietnam, circumnavigated the globe by ship, taught English in Taiwan, and then there was the time the hyena pups chewed her shoes (while on her feet!). On her first trip to Africa, she fell in love with a continent. From one chapter to the next, her adventures uncover her fervor to tell the stories of life through the lens of a camera; her passion became the stories of the animals: their relationships to humans, their relationships to their own world, and their existence in the space between the two.
As a conservation photographer, Karine’s work serves as a powerful conduit for change. Her images not only captivate audiences but also inspire action, igniting conversations about our collective responsibility to protect the planet. In addition to her photography, Karine is a passionate educator, sharing her expertise through workshops, tours, and speaking engagements around the globe. Karine is an associate fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) and a member of Girls Who Click (a non-profit organization offering free photographic workshops to inspire teen girls that they too can have careers as a wildlife photographer). Karine’s work has graced the pages of National Geographic Magazine, the New York Times, Audubon Magazine, the Washington Post, WWF Magazine, The Nature Conservancy and numerous other esteemed publications. Aigner invites us to pause, reflect, and reevaluate our relationship with the planet we live on; her lens is not just a window into nature—it’s a call to action to pay attention to what we have to lose.
8 Participants
$2,125
$200 single supplement
Final payment due May 30th, 2025
AUG. 28TH – 31ST, 2025
Day 1 (August 28th)
Arrival Day
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- By Noon: Fly into Tucson International Airport, where you’ll begin your journey into hummingbird country. Your tour leader will be waiting for you with our 12 person van. Casa de San Pedro is just a scenic 90-minute drive from Tucson.
- Mid-Afternoon: Arrive at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast, your home away from home, nestled along the peaceful San Pedro River. Unwind, explore the property, and get acquainted with fellow participants.Casa de Pedro has multiple feeders set up for us to photograph and enjoy. This will be a great spot to get some practice in before our outings.
- Welcome Dinner: Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal as we gather together for the first time. Relax, connect, and get excited about the days ahead.
Day 2 (August 29th)
A Day of Hummingbird Photography & Connection
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- Morning: Savor a delicious breakfast at Casa de San Pedro, prepared with fresh, local ingredients to energize your day.
- Daytime Activities: Spend the day immersed in photographing hummingbirds with a local guide who will be deciding our locations on recent local sitting and knowledge.
- Special Treat( this is not yet confirmed) – Hummingbird Banding with Sheri L. Williamson: We are hoping to participate in a fascinating hummingbird banding session led by Sheri L. Williamson, a renowned ornithologist and author of A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America. This intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to learn about these incredible birds up close.
- Dinner at Casa de San Pedro: Reflect on the day’s experiences over another exquisite meal.
Day 3 (August 30th)
Photography, Wellness, & Mindful Moments
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- Morning: Start your day with a gourmet breakfast at Casa de San Pedro.
- Daytime Activities: Continue your photography journey, capturing hummingbirds in action and exploring creative ways to frame their beauty.We will again be venturing out with our local guide with a local guide who will be deciding our locations based on recent local sitting and knowledge.
- Dinner at Casa de San Pedro: Enjoy another delicious meal with newfound friends, sharing stories and laughter as the retreat winds down.
Day 4 (August 31st)
Farewell & Departure
- Morning: Enjoy one last breakfast at Casa de San Pedro. Take time to soak in the tranquility of the property and reflect on the inspiration and joy you’ve gathered during the retreat.
- Before Lunch: Check out and bid farewell to the sanctuary of Casa de San Pedro, leaving with cherished memories, new friendships, and a renewed sense of joy and creativity. We will be transported back to the airport a 90 min drive. Please book flights after 2pm.
- 3 nights of luxury accommodations at Casa de San Pedro
- Transportation to Casa de San Pedro from Tucson Airport (leaving noon on Thursday)
- Breakfast and Dinner from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
- Photography guidance and tips tailored to capturing hummingbirds
- Time to connect with like-minded women in a warm, supportive environment
- Airfare to and from Tucson, Arizona
- Lunch will be at your expense.
- Exclusive access to a hummingbird banding session with Sheri L. Williamson by donation Suggested amount $25
- Some locations ask for a donation for entry we suggest $50 cash for the entire weekend (if you are passionate about what you see and experience please feel free to donate more)
- Trip insurance
Easy, you will be walking short distances on flat surfaces, and sometimes seated.