An all inclusive 3-day transformative photo shoot and wellness experience in the poconos
FRACTAL FAE 2026
October 16-18
FANTASY PHOTOGRAPHY & WELLNESS RETREAT
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Bushkill, PA, Kaleidoscope House is the backdrop for an intimate fantasy portrait retreat unlike anything you've experienced. Over three days, you'll step into worlds of your own making. Your experience will be guided by two photographers, surrounded by a small group of creatives, and immersed in locations that feel like they were pulled straight from another realm.
This retreat is limited to 6 guests. Spots are first come, first served.
Your Fantasy Weekend Awaits
Two unique and transformative photo shoots and one group shoot. At least 7 images per look and Access to custom costuming and props as seen below!
Access to Fantasy designer pieces to wear for your session! Mix and match and create unique looks.
Every attendee will receive a private 30 minute reiki session
with Kailin of Earth
The house is set near the picturesque Delaware Gap making for a beautiful get away mini vacation.
Kaleidoscope house has several rooming accomodations available at first come booking. All meals will be provided.
Hot Tub, Wood fired sauna, Cold plunge, Wellness tools (vibration plate, red light, shakti mat), massage Table, Sound system, Coffee bar, Downstairs bar, record players, wifi, bluetooth setup
Makeup & Hair By Attendee or booked separately with Serena or makeup artist TBD
Three Fantasy Photoshoots
Designer gowns & props
Reiki Healing & Fire circle session
The Gorgeous Poconos
Lodging & Meals
Wellness Amenities
The Experience
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Nicole Saunders
Serena Star
Meet your Hosts & Photographers
Nicole Saunders is a certified health coach, hypnotherapist, and portrait photographer based in Bucks County and the Poconos of Pennsylvania. With a background spanning behavior change science, integrative wellness, and visual storytelling, Nicole's work lives at the intersection of art, healing, and human connection. Kaleidoscope Artistry is the creative home for all of it.
Serena Star is a fine-art fantasy photographer based in South Jersey. Part photographer, part storyteller, part hopeless romantic, she’s spent a lifetime chasing beauty and magic. From theater stages and modeling sets to earning PPA’s Master Photographer Degree by 23. Her work turns ordinary portrait sessions into fairytales, capturing the kind of beauty her clients don’t always see in themselves until it’s staring back at them.
Owner of Kaleidoscope House, Integrative health coach & Photographer
Fantasy photography addict & Owner of way too many gowns
Serena-star.com
kaleidoscopehouse.com
Breathtaking locations
Kailin blouse
REIKI ENERGY WORK
Kailin Bouse is an E-RYT 500 Hour Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Certified Sound Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher. Kailin offers workshops, classes, and services designed to reverse the symptoms of chronic stress, rebalance the nervous system, and reconnect you with your innate passion, purpose, and resilience.
Kailin’s mission is to inspire individuals to reclaim a deep sense of safety, comfort, and confidence in their own bodies, sparking a transformative journey towards self-acceptance and personal empowerment.
Owner of Kailin of Earth Wellness Studio and Reiki Healer
is a hands-on holistic wellness practice centered around deep relaxation, intentional rest, and energetic balance. Through gentle touch and guided relaxation, Reiki offers space to slow down, release tension, quiet mental activity, and reconnect with a deeper sense of peace, clarity, and connection within.
The Hearthkeeper's Circle
An intimate fireside gathering to open the weekend where your everyday self meets the one you came here to become.
The Hearthkeepers Circle is our opening ritual for the weekend. It is an intimate fireside experience designed to bring our small group together before the magic of the shoots begins. Through reflection, storytelling, and a closing intention set into the flames, we create the space where our group becomes a community.
Saturday - A full immersion in fantasy portrait sessions
5:00-8:00am
6:00-9:00am
8:00-11:00am
12:00pm
1:00-4:00pm
4:30-6:30pm
7:00pm
9:00pm+
Breakfast - a leisurely breakfast window for early bird and late risers
Lunch
Dinner
Portrait sessions begin! While one group is shooting, the others can enjoy the house, socialize, create, and relax, or get ready for golden hour sessions.
Open hours. Stay up late, make art, take photos, play games, talk wellness or magic. Or go to bed ridiculously early because your schedule starts tomorrow at sunrise.
Golden hour portrait sessions into sunset
Reiki & Restoration Sessions followed by prep for afternoon sessions
Early risers can schedule to join us for hair & makeup and our first enchanted outdoor sessions at sunrise golden hour
Friday - Arrival & Welcome
12:00-2:00pm
3:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
9:00pm+
Arrivals - Settle in and get acquainted with the space
Welcome & Announcements - Meet your fellow creatives and map out your looks and shoot preferences for the weekend
Hearthkeeper’s Fire Circle - an evening around the fire to open the retreat together
Unwind at your own pace
Dinner
tentative schedule
individual shoot schedules will be provided prior to the retreat
Sunday - Waterfall & Ruins group shoot & Farewell
5:00-11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
7:00pm
Optional sunrise morning sessions. Sleep in or join us for one last morning adventure. Everyone begins makeup and hair for the group session. *Light Breakfast available through the morning
Lunch
Dinner / Light snack before Packup and Departure
Depart for Ruins & Waterfall. Group & Individual portraits into sunset.
Saturday - A full immersion in fantasy portrait sessions
Breakfast: Mimosa Bar + Continental
Lunch: Baked Ziti + Salad + Meatballs
Dinner: Local Restaurant Order
Baked ziti (made & frozen ahead), marinara, garlic bread
GF pasta baked separately in smaller dish [GLUTEN-FREE]
Regular meatballs
Plant-based meatballs [PLANT-BASED]
GF bread option alongside garlic bread [GLUTEN-FREE]
Green salad with dressing options
TBD- Guests pick from three menu options (GF & plant based also available)
Prosecco + OJ + juice variety (mimosa bar)
Bagels + GF bagels or GF bread [GLUTEN-FREE]
Pastries & muffins
Fresh fruit platter, yogurt, granola
Keurig coffee & tea station
Friday - Arrival & Welcome
Dinner
All Night
Beef burgers, buns, toppings bar (lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, condiments)
Plant-based burgers (Beyond/Impossible) [PLANT-BASED]
Hot dogs + regular buns
GF buns available alongside [GLUTEN-FREE]
Pasta salad, corn, chips & dips
Dessert board (cookies, brownies, fruit)
Wine, beer, hard seltzers
Sparkling water, soda, Red Bull
Charcuterie & cheese board
Chips & dips
Meal Plan
Subject to change
we can accommodate allergies and restrictions
Sunday - Waterfall & Ruins group shoot & Farewell
Breakfast: Continental
Lunch: Sandwich Spread
Light Snack/ Dinner B4 Departure
Bagels + GF option, pastries, fresh fruit [GLUTEN-FREE]
Yogurt, granola
Keurig coffee & tea station
Deli meats, cheeses, regular bread & wraps
GF wraps [GLUTEN-FREE]
Portobello mushroom & veggie option [PLANT-BASED]
Condiments, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Chips, sides
TBD: May be sandwiches
The Cabin Room
Twin bunk beds with cozy cabin energy. A great option for friends who want to share. Shared occupancy (2 guests)
$1225
The Fairy Room
A private full bed in our most enchanted room — natural light, whimsical details, and a magic you'll have to see to believe. Solo occupancy only.
$1350
The Studio
A shared queen bed room with balcony access. Perfect for two friends attending together. Shared occupancy (2 guests)
$1275
The Queen Room
Private queen bed with private balcony. The most coveted room in the house. Solo occupancy only.
$1450
Small glimpse into Client Closet
After booking, you'll discuss your looks with the photographers and plan what outfits you have or props need to be brought from our closet!
Sizes XS to 2XL
