Spring Rhododenron Workshops & Tours
These workshop-style rhododendron tours take you to epic locations across Western North Carolina where the blooms are at their peak.
This is our favorite time of the year! The beauty is short-lived but we love shooting the Spring Rhododendron flower blooms! For our Spring Rhododendron Photo Tour, we show you to the locations in the Blue Ridge Mountains where the blooms are at their peak and teach you how to best capture the beauty of the Rhododendrons.
In 2026, we’re offering two options:
» Spring Rhododendron Tours
» Roan Highlands Tours
Keep scrolling to learn more!
Spring Rhododendron Tours
Running May 31st through June 11th
Tour duration: 6 hours
$185/person
Hiking: generally very little hiking
Capacity: 3 people per tour
What’s included: photography lessons, water, and snacks.
This is the more laid back option that we would suggest for most people wanting to experience the beautiful blooms. This tour focuses on areas along or near the Blue Ridge Parkway and involves less hiking than our Roan Highlands option. 3 spaces per tour. During check out there is an option to request a private tour if you prefer. These tours will likely sell out!
The Spring Rhododendron Tours happen rain or shine. Some of the best images of these flowery scenes can be made immediately after an afternoon rain shower which are pretty common at that time of the year. Bring gear to protect your camera gear. You can buy a set of dry bags at Walmart for $7 and they work wonderfully.
Photos taken on the Spring Rhododendron Tours:
Roan Highlands Tour
Running two days: June 14th & June 15th
Tour duration: 9 hours
$255/person
Hiking: 4 miles of moderate to strenuous hiking
Capacity: 2 people per tour
What’s included: photography lessons, water, and snacks.
There is no finer place to enjoy the late spring rhododendron blooms than the Roan Highlands! This option involves both more driving and more hiking to get the full experience. The hiking can be strenuous at times but the payoff is big!! You should be in good physical shape to join this tour. We’ll shoot afternoon light across the balds of Roan and stick around for sunset.
The Spring Rhododendron Tours happen rain or shine. Some of the best images of these flowery scenes can be made immediately after an afternoon rain shower which are pretty common at that time of the year. Bring gear to protect your camera gear.
Photos taken on the Roan Highlands Tour:
