When the untamed beauty of the outback meets the delicate touch of an artisan florist, the magic happens.
We are thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration between Callubri Station and Kenya Rose for a one-day immersive workshop that celebrates your creativity through the lens of nature and floral design.
Kenya Rose is renowned for her romantic, handmade aesthetic and her belief that flowers are a universal language of joy. Now, she brings her signature style and deep passion for detail to our rustic outback station for a creative experience like no other.
This isn’t just a workshop; it’s an invitation to be welcomed by a female-led team who understands the spirit of the land and the women who inhabit it. Whether you’re joining us from the city or driving in from the regions, you’ll find a safe, inspirational sanctuary to rediscover your inner creativity!
Callubri Station is excited to collaborate with renowned photographer Nilmini De Silva to offer an Outback Station Stay and Photography Retreat like no other! Nilmini De Silva is a Grand Master of the Australian Photography Society and an international award winning photographer from Sydney. Nilmini shoots all genres but is especially drawn to photographing the natural world through landscapes and aerial abstracts.
This retreat is designed to guide your creative intent and express your passion through photography. Refine your technical skills whilst immersed in the beauty of the Australian outback! Join us for four days and three nights of gourmet food and wine, inspired conversation and immersive workshops with like-minded explorers and photographers!
PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS
Ancient waterways including the Bogan River, cropping and sheep, wildlife, rural landscapes and endless horizons, Explore original log cabins (pre 1890), pioneering buildings including the historic shearing shed, rustic farm antiques and the ‘car graveyard’. Immerse yourself in the wildflowers, painted sunrise, endless sunsets and dark sky astrophotography.
** Please note due to the timing of this retreat commercial shearing will not form part of our program however we will have a portrait session in the original woolshed.
STATION HIGHLIGHTS
Indulge in paddock to plate dining using home grown and local ingredients with The Cocky’s Wife Catering. Stay overnight in our luxury ‘converted- container’ accommodation. Enjoy a secluded pine forest picnic, canapes at The Lookout at golden hour, and marshmallow toasting over a fire under the stars!
ITINERARY
DAY 1- FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
2pm Onwards: Arrival, Meet and Greet Afternoon Session: Setting up your Camera Pre-dinner Drinks and Dinner
DAY 2- SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
Sunrise Shoot: Outback (Landscape) and Breakfast Chats: Discovering your Why and Creating a Photo-Story Station Tour: Picnic Lunch and Car Graveyard Shoot (Macro) Pre-dinner Drinks, Nibbles and Dinner
DAY 3- SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
Breakfast Morning Shoot: The Woolshed (Still Life/Portrait) Grazing Lunch Afternoon Workshop: Post-Processing & Sharing Images Sunset Shoot: Sundowner Drinks and Canapes Drinks and Dinner Night Shoot: Weather Dependent
DAY 4: MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
Breakfast and Farewells!
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
This retreat is perfect for someone who is familiar with navigating their camera. You will get the most out of this workshop if you have an idea of how the exposure triangle works and can adjust Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed in your camera. If all this is new to you, then it is advised that you download and read A Guide to Mastering the Basics prior to coming to the retreat.
To get the most out of this retreat we recommend guests have a moderate level of fitness and mobility. There will be some walking around the property, getting in and out of vehicles but nothing too strenuous!
INCLUSIONS
3 nights accommodation at Callubri Station (except for ‘locals’ day packages)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and wine with evening meals
Transport and hosting around the property
Photography sessions, presentations and processing workshop with Nilmini
WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED
Transport to and from Callubri Station
Personal Travel Insurance
WHAT TO BRING
Camera—whatever camera you have and your camera manual
Lenses—whatever you have. There are opportunities for landscape & night photography (16-35mm, 24-105mm) wildlife (70-200mm or 100-400mm) and portrait (a prime lens such as a 85mm) as well as a macro lens.
Filters—If you have them. CPL, ND and/or IR
Camera Remote— useful for long exposures or night photography but you can also use your in-built features in camera
Spare memory cards and camera batteries
Tripod—essential for night photography and long exposures
