BUTTES, BADLANDS, DARK SKIES AND A DRONE WONDERLAND
The area around Hanksville is home to some of Utah’s most unusual, geologically diverse, and visually stunning locations. This region includes Factory Butte, Moonscape Overlook, the Spire, Badlands, Bentonite Hills, the Mars Research area, Cathedral Valley, Goblin State Park, Temple of the Moon, Temple of the Sun, and the rarely seen Red Canyon. For a drone photographer, this area is like a Willy Wonka factory for kids, featuring some of the most extraordinary aerial formations you can find ANYWHERE.
Your Workshop Guides
Join us for an exciting five-day, four-night photography workshop in the Hanksville area. This workshop will focus on landscape, and drone photography as we explore stunning buttes, surreal badlands, breathtaking erosion formations, magnificent sandstone monoliths, and colorful canyons. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to capture incredible photographs of the stars under a dark sky.
Our workshop itinerary will divide our time between the beautiful landscapes of Factory Butte, The Overlook, The Spire, and the Temple of the Sun, as well as drone locations such as Bentonite Hills, South Cainville Mesa, The Three Buttes, and the stunning Badlands. In the evening and/or early morning, we will have the opportunity to explore several locations to capture the stars and the Milky Way.
Workshop cost is $3,100 (PTN member get $200 discount) lodging and meals included
BY BOOKING THIS TOUR, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS: CLICK HERE & READ BEFORE SIGNING UP.
Use Discount Code PTNWORKSHOP for $200 Discount
Pricing (all prices are per person)
$3,100 - THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES - 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS WITH INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, PARK FEES, AND ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED.
THE WORKSHOP ENDS AT 10am ON Saturday, October 10th.
Lodging
EACH WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN HOTEL ROOM (SINGLE OCCUPANCY) at the whispering Sands Motel.
Whispering Sands Motel
Whispering Sand Motel is a basic motel (modest and clean)
Payment Terms
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THIS WORKSHOP, A (NON-REFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $500 IS REQUIRED, WITH THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE BY August 6, 2026.
ALL STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
CANCELLATIONS MADE BEFORE 90 DAYS WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND (MINUS THE $500 DEPOSIT).
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE WORKSHOP ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF WE ARE ABLE TO FILL THE VACANCY, THE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND MINUS THE $500 DEPOSIT.
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Starlink
WORKSHOP LEADER WILL HAVE STARLINK WIFI ALLOWING YOU TO ACCESS THE INTERNET TO COMMUNICATE VIA TEXT MESSAGES, E-MAIL, VIDEO CALLS, AND INTERNET PHONE CALLS WHILE ON THE WORKSHOP.
What is Included:
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS (SINGLE OCCUPANCY), EACH NIGHT.
ALL MEALS, WATER, NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE WORKSHOP.
ALL PARK ENTRANCE FEES.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE FROM A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
EXPECT CAMARADERIE, ADVENTURE, STUNNING SCENERY, AND AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE!
Not Included:
Air Travel and UNSCHEDULED airport transfers
RENTAL CAR
TRAVEL TO AND FROM YOUR DESTINATION TO THE WORKSHOP MEETING PLACE
PASSPORT AND VISA FEES (IF APPLICABLE)
ANY MEALS OR ACCOMMODATIONS BEFORE OR AFTER THE WORKSHOP DATES
ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
TRIP INSURANCE
ANYTHING ELSE NOT EXPLICITLY LISTED AS INCLUDED
Transportation:
THE WORKSHOP WILL START AND END IN Hanksville, UT.
THE CLOSEST AIRPORT IS GRAND JUNCTION AIRPORT (GJT) - about 2 hours and 30 Minutes to Hanksville. Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) is another option and is approximately 3 hours and 45 Minutes from Hanksville.
participants will be asked to drive their own vehicles or carpool with others.
FOR THE WORKSHOP, ALL ROADS ARE EITHER PAVED, WELL-MAINTAINED DIRT OR GRAVEL ROADS WITH WASHBOARDS. A FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE IS NOT MANDATORY. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A HIGHER-CLEARANCE VEHICLE WITH GOOD OFF-ROAD TIRES.
suggested rental cars - a vehicle with high clearance. The most important factor is having good tires!
Itinerary Changes
The weather in the Hanksville area can be unpredictable, and storms may occasionally lead to road closures, making it difficult or impossible to access certain locations. If a weather situation occurs or if a road or location is closed, we may need to alter some or all of our published itinerary.
Fitness
Moderate: hiking to locations is limited. One location we may go to would require hiking for about a 1 1/2 miles over uneven ground and sand with moderate elevation gain.
What to Bring
We will send you a detailed information document 60 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear, clothing recommendations, and more.
