3:23 creative Content retreat

The 3:23 Creative Content Retreat is an intentionally designed all-inclusive week-long retreat, packed with opportunities to fill up your portfolio, meet like-minded creators, dive deep into the word of God, worship in community, and explore God’s creation. With stylized photo and video shoots, educated biblical teachings, and quality time in the most beautiful locations, this retreat was carefully created to foster learning, community, spiritual growth, rest, and creativity.

3:23 exists through obedience. Four young creatives came together under Jesus Christ, saying yes to the Lord’s plan to foster a creative community, and the Holy Spirit took it from there.

Now, having seen the way the Lord has done more than we could have asked or imagined, our goal is to bring young artists together, encouraging them to use their craft as a tool for worship. We want to see creators of all statuses excelling in their giftings and stepping up into their callings, and we believe that is done through spiritual growth, professional development, rest, and discipleship.

3:23 is intentionally designed to hit every one of those marks and more. We pray that everyone who attends a 3:23 retreat leaves feeling more confident in their craft and their relationship with the Lord than ever before.

WHO ARE WE?

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23

3:23 Retreat 2026 in

durango, Colorado

Generously hosted by San Juan Bible Camp

August 2-8, 2026

What’s new in 2026?

Introducing our brand new Content Creators team!

We are expanding our content category outreach to include not only professional photographers and videographers, but also aspiring content creators! We have five available content creator slots this year, so if you have an iPhone and an interest in creating social media content, this is the place for you!

Introducing our Guest Speaker!

We are introducing a new level of creative and professional education through our spotlighted guest speaker, Sue Dukeminier, as our Editorial Photography Expert and Business Coach! We’re bringing Sue in to ensure that all of our attendees will be able to leave the retreat feeling educated and equipped to build their businesses and creative resources.

or Come for just one day!

This year, we want to present the opportunity for local photographers in Durango and the surrounding areas to get a taste of the 3:23 Retreat at a fraction of the commitment. Maybe you can’t afford the entire retreat fee, or maybe you simply don’t have the time in your schedule. Don’t worry— we’ve got you covered!

We’re offering a day pass to our stylized wedding content day, where we will be partnering with The Perfect Day Co, The Benchmark at Cascade Village, Trendy Stems, and Avelyn Jeremiah, to give photographers the chance to add a full day of wedding content to their portfolios! This content day lasts from 12pm to 8pm, includes dinner, and is completely, intentionally planned, from the models to the tiny details in the flatlays. Local photographers who aren’t attending the entirety of the retreat will have the opportunity to attend just for the day, building their portfolio and meeting local wedding vendors and fellow photographers.

The day pass fee is $50 per photographer. You can RSVP by messaging Mia on either instagram account, @323retreat , or @miaadelinephotography , or by emailing miaadelinephotography@gmail.com !

Meet the Team

NANI VILLALVAZO

CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF MARKETING DIRECTOR
MIA JEREMIAH

CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF OPERATING DIRECTOR
COLTON BARDEN

COMMERCIAL VIDEOGRAPHY EXPERT
SHANE GRANT

WEDDING FILMMAKIEXPERT
SUE DUKEMINIER

EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERT
MYKIELL GUZMAN

HEAD OF WORSHIP
reilly tartre

HEAD OF DOCUMENTARY

what’s included?

3 video projects for videographers to add to their portfolios and gain hands-on experience in the commercial, wedding, and documentary realms
5 stylized photoshoots for photographers to add to their portfolios and gain hands-on experience in the editorial, portrait, wedding, and lifestyle realms.
7 educated biblical teachings
Campfire worship with Mykiell Guzman
5 creative business teachings
All-inclusive stay in rustic western cabins at San Juan Bible Camp
17 home-made meals made by Professional Chef, Mama B. (allergy friendly available upon request)
Full access to a creative-professional alumni network
Discipleship and prayer
Program activities such as rock climbing/repelling, archery, a barn dance, and a sunset swim in Telluride, to quench your thirst for adventure
Time to explore the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado