The retreat begins with dinner on the first day and ends around 3:30pm on the last day. During the retreat, lectures and exercises are alternated with free time to relax by the pool or venture out and discover the art cities nearby or the surrounding nature. A typical daily routine goes something like this:
08:00 am to 08:30 am – Qi Gong & Tai Chi movement
08:30 am to 09:30 am – An abundant and yummy breakfast
09:30 am to 09:45 am – Meditation
09:45 am to 01:00 pm – Lecture, indoor and outdoor exercises on perception, framing, concentration
01:00 pm to 02:00 pm – A delicious lunch
02:45 pm to 07:00 pm – Lecture, indoor and outdoor exercises on natural light, photographer/subject interaction or free afternoon
07:00 pm to 08:00 pm – A delicious dinner
08:30 pm to 10:30 pm – Projection of photos taken by students on the day, editing tips and discussion or free evening
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change