Wild Storycraft Retreat
Photography • Creativity • Self-Expression
Duration
1 week
Location
Da Nang & Hoi An
Program Cost
$699 USD
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Introduction
Every place holds a story—but not everyone knows how to see it.
This retreat is co-created by Viet Endangered Narratives (VEN) and Catalyst for Change (C4C) to guide you into both the outer world of nature and your inner creative voice.
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VEN brings you into real environments—forest, ocean, wildlife—where stories are alive and waiting to be captured.
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C4C supports the process of expression—helping you build confidence, find your perspective, and shape your narrative.
This is not a technical course, and not a passive retreat.
It is a creative immersion where you will explore, experiment, and create.
Through guided sessions and hands-on practice, you will:
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Learn to observe deeply
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Capture meaningful moments
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Transform experiences into visual stories
This retreat is about more than photography - it is about discovering how you see the world, and how you choose to tell it.
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5 Reasons Why You'll Love This Retreat:
1. Hands-on photography & storytelling mentorship
2. Real-world shooting in forest and coastal/marine ecosystems
3. Structured guidance + creative freedom
4. Build a personal photo or video project
5. Small group with personalized feedback
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What You'll Experience:
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Wildlife & nature photography sessions
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Ocean storytelling (coastal + marine visuals)
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Editing & narrative workshops
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Cultural storytelling (food, people, daily life)
This is a creative immersion, not a passive retreat.
You will explore, shoot, edit, and shape your own story ‒ guided by mentors.
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What's Inlcuded:
Accommodation, mentoring, field trips, editing sessions, cultural activities
Not Included
Flights, gear, advanced software, personal expenses
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Sample Day-by-Day Activities:
Day 1 - Arrival & Creative Orientatio
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Welcome Party + City
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Program intro
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Introduction to storytelling mindset
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Sunset shoot (light practice)
Day 2 - Seeing & Framing
Morning
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Basics: composition, light, storytelling
Midday
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Forest shoot (guided practice)
Afternoon (C4C Layer)
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Review session (group feedback)
Evening
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Creative reflection
Day 3 - Wildlife & Patienc
Early Morning
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Wildlife photography session (Sơn Trà)
Middady
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Rest
Afternoon
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Story development workshop (choose topic)
Evening (Optional)
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Optional editing intro
Day 4 - Ocean Storytelling
Morning
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Coastal / ocean shoot
Midday
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Free time
Afternoon
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Narrative building session
Evening
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Review + feedback
Day 5 - Culture & Human Stories
Morning
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Cooking experience (document process)
Afternoon
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Coffee/Tea making + storytelling
Evening
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Edit session (guided)
Day 6 - Production & Finalization
Morning
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Final shoot (independent or guided)
Afternoon
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Editing + mentor support
Evening
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Final presentation / screening
Day 7 - Departure
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Wrap-up + feedback
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Farewell Party
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Departure