Ukulele Retreats
Photo: Larry Santos
‘Ukulele Retreat Hawai‘i 2026 was AWESOME!
Consider joining us next year: March 14-18, 2027
More information coming soon.
‘Ukulele Retreat San Diego
IF YOU ARE JOINING THE RETREAT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET.
Get ready to strum, sing, and celebrate! We’re launching our Craig & Sarah ‘Ukulele Retreat with a public concert at the beautiful San Diego Mission Bay Resort, and you’re invited.
Don’t forget to bring your ‘ukulele—we’ll be jamming together throughout the show! We are beyond excited to share the stage with our incredible friends:
Bernadette Plazola
Cory Mau
Neal Chin
UkuLenny
Event Details
Location: Las Palmas Room, San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Admission: $30
Parking Options
Hotel Self-Parking: $25
Street Parking: Free (but very limited!)
We’ve missed our San Diego ‘ohana and can’t wait to make some music with all of you. See you there!
If you still want to join the ‘Ukulele Retreat, please e-mail Marion: marion@mapandkeytravel.com
Retreat attendees get priority seating.
Join us in San Diego!
June 28 - July 2, 2026
PUBLIC CONCERT June 28 - TICKETS ON SALE!
You do not need to purchase tickets if you are a part of the retreat!
Tickets are for the general public.
ONLY A FEW RETREAT SPOTS LEFT!
Commuter rates available for those who live in San Diego County.
What does my retreat pricing include?
Our ‘ukulele retreats were originally going to start in San Diego in 2020. We are excited to bring this event back and make it even better! Here is what is included in our base pricing of $3,300:
5 days / 4 nights at beautiful Mission Bay Resort
Public concert on the first evening, with preferred seating for retreat attendees
Lunch on each full program day
Daily ukulele workshops
Recordings of all classes
Optional evening open mics/jams
PDFs for all workshops
Who is this Retreat For?
Curriculum will be geared for Confident Beginners to Intermediate players.
Confident Beginners are players that know most of their first position chords, some barre chords, and are comfortable with a handful of picking and strumming patterns. Though they do not need to read tablature, it will be beneficial if they have a basic understanding of it.
Breakout sessions will allow us to work with different levels in smaller groups
Why the Mission Bay Resort:
We wanted you to be inspired, not only by the teaching, but by our location as well. This hotel is the site of where our original ‘Ukulele Retreat (2020) was set to be and we are excited to finally have the opportunity to host it there in 2026. Amenities include:
Recently upgraded spacious rooms and suites
Beach access
Bonfire stations (certain room types)
Waterfront pool, poolside cabanas, and keiki wading pool
Tennis & Pickleball court access as well as resort games like Volleyball, giant chess, and more.
Free access to Men & Women’s Sauna
For families, keiki pop up tents, bonfires & s’mores (Saturday is free!), baby gear rental.
Easy access to paddle board & boat rental
Meet our San Diego Retreat Staff!
More Special Guest Artist and Teachers to be Announced Soon!
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Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel
Hosts & Instructors
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Marion Koleski
Travel Agent & Coordinator
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Neal Chin
Core Staff
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Cory Mau
Core Staff
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UkuLenny
Instructor
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Bernadette Plazola
Guest Instructor
What others have to say about Craig & Sarah’s events
“You created a life-changing event. Seriously. I was aware of the passion, talent, joy, and incredibly supportive community that has gathered worldwide around the ukulele. But this was the first time I had experienced the full depth and breadth of that in person.”
“LOVED the retreat! Craig and Sarah give so much of themselves, and I know the organization of the event must be enormous!”
“Wonderful retreat and I look forward to going to more in the future. I’ve learned a tremendous amount and look forward to applying it to my practice and playing.”
“I think Sarah and Craig are marvelous teachers. I have the great opportunity to attend workshops and I always come away learning a ton and having fun too. They are nurturing teachers and they make me feel like I have potential and something to offer.”
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