THE OAHU

RETREAT

A LUMINA COLLECTIVE

*SOLD OUT*

What?

A photo, Super 8, surf, pilates, community focused retreat. Come spend 6 days and 5 nights with us on the North Shore of Oahu! We will be educating on photo + Super 8, hosting styled sessions, and exploring the island with you!


Details

Lodging for 6 days 5 nights on the North Shore of Oahu

Airport pickup

Couples sessions

Editorial inspired sessions

Styled elopement

Surf & surf lessons (optional)

Private led pilates sessions

Hiking + free time

Super 8 and Analog education

Business building education

Breakfast & dinners included

Welcome Bags

TICKETS ARE LIMITED —


MEET YOUR HOSTS

CLAIRE HILLER THORN

Claire is originally from South Georgia and moved to the North Shore of Oahu in 2020. Raised with a family full of photographers, a camera always felt like an extension of her own curiosity and it was inevitable that she would also fall in love with this passion. She loves photographing couples in love but also creating stylized campaigns and shoots for brands all over the world. Fluent in both digital and film photography, Claire works with both mediums believing each offers its own unique style and character.

“There is something so special about capturing the raw, honest moments between couples in love and equally powerful in creating visual stories for brands. Blending these two worlds allows me to tell more dynamic and real stories that resonate. I truly can’t imagine a career more fulfilling than this one and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned along the way, helping others grow through education and creative community”.

Summer is originally from the upstate of South Carolina and has a background in the production world. In 2020, she moved to Maui Hawaii, where she picked up a Super 8 camera for the first time. She quickly fell in love with the art of Super 8, and has spent the last 4 years learning the craft, capturing love stories, shooting brand campaigns, and growing her business. She has taken a deep dive into the world of Super 8 education— so happy to build this community and help people learn this new (but old) form of art!

“Super 8 is more than just a medium to me—it’s a way of seeing. In a world that moves so fast, film forces you to slow down. You don’t get unlimited takes or instant playback. Every frame is intentional, every roll holds a sense of anticipation. The grain, the flicker, the imperfect beauty—it captures not just how a moment looks, but how it feels. That’s what I love most.”

SUMMER LABELLE

READY TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY? —

OUR STORY - WHY HAWAI’I?

We both moved to Hawaii in 2020 - Summer to Maui, and Claire to Oahu. Both being from the south, we connected through Instagram about a year into living in Hawaii. Summer flew over to Oahu one weekend and hung out with Claire and her friends there, and then hopped over to Kauai a few weeks later to celebrate Claire’s birthday! We stayed in touch in our years in Hawaii, visiting each other whenever we were on Oahu or Maui. A few years later, we both ended up leaving the islands and somehow both found our way to Charleston, SC — Back together again!

Hawaii is such a special place to both of us. We spent years living on the islands, investing in community, learning to surf, starting + growing our businesses, and truly soaking in every part of island living. The scenery in Hawaii is unmatched. From lush, emerald cliffs that drop off into turquoise blue waves - volcanic rock that feels otherworldly - waterfalls, rainforests, golden beaches, and sunsets that light up the sky - it’s a place where nature feels alive—untamed, vibrant, and completely unforgettable. That is why we chose Oahu, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring you to a place so dear to us, teach on what we love, surf + hike in some of our favorite spots, and create a place for this community to grow and flourish!

NORTH SHORE OASIS

Welcome to your home for the week!

The house is a 4 bed, 3 bath home on one sprawling oceanfront acre on the North Shore of Oahu with breathtaking ocean views all around. The property is gated with private stairs directly down to the ocean where you are guaranteed to see turtles, dolphins in the summer and whales in the winter. Located next to one of our favorite beaches — Waimea Bay.

We couldn’t be more excited about this house! There is truly not a better location to spend our retreat week — steps from the ocean, a big yard for family style dinners, surrounded by all of the beauty that Oahu has to offer.

*Please note that each bedrooms has either a King or Queen bed which will be shared with one other guest

FAQs

  • You will be flying straight into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii.

    We will have transportation to pick you up from the airport and bring you to our home for the week!

  • Yes! We will have a chef in house that will adjust the menu for allergies and special dietary requests.

  • Everything we offer is totally optional and up to you! We will have opportunities to swim, surf, hike, have private led pilates and more. No pressure to join but always encouraged :)

  • Yes! If you prefer to stay at your own house, we will have limited day passes available for the shoots.

  • A deposit of $500 is due to reserve your spot. The remaining amount will be split between two payments over the next few months. You can also opt to pay in full!

  • The deposit fee is nonrefundable, regardless of when you cancel. You can cancel your stay up to 8 weeks before the start of the retreat, after this, no refund will be given. If you do want to cancel, please get in touch with us immediately and we will do our best to help!