UKULELE RETREAT

 

Photo: Larry Santos

 

Our 4th Annual Retreat was AMAZING!

 

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Kahala Hotel & Resort

Our 2025 retreat was truly extraordinary, and we're thrilled to share a glimpse of the experience with you! Enjoy Craig's beautifully crafted wrap-up video, featuring the most memorable moments and testimonials from our participants. Ukulele Retreat Hawai‘i will return in March 2026. We're creating another intimate retreat with only 75 spaces. Don't miss the announcement of pricing in early April. Subscribe to our mailing list to ensure you don’t miss our date announcement.

Pre-registration began at this year’s retreat, and it is already filling up fast, with over 50 slots already being held. Official registration begins Sunday (March 30), allowing you to put down your fully refundable deposit (until July 4, 2025) for next year. Dates will likely be March 22-26, 2026.

Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel at the Kahala Hotel & Resort Beach.

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 Kahala Hotel and Resort?

We wanted you to be inspired, not only by the teaching, but by our location as well. With their spacious sleeping rooms and the beach being mere feet away, we know you will absolutely love this beautiful venue located on the outskirts of Honolulu.

  • Though it is out of the main city, it has a free shuttle to take you to the Kahala Mall and Waikiki.

  • They have a Hertz Car Rental on site.

  • The Kahala hosts its own cultural activities such as lei making, basket weaving, hula, and more.

  • They also have boogie board, snorkel gear, stand up paddle board, kayak, and bike rentals. There are also daily yoga glasses available as well.

  • Enjoy their onsite dolphins via their Dolphin Quest Program. Participation in a Dolphin Quest experience supports vital marine mammal conservation, education and scientific study.

Meet our Staff Below!

More Special Guest Artist and Teachers to be Announced Soon!

  • Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel

    Hosts & Instructors

  • Marion Koleski

    Travel Agent & Coordinator

  • Neal Chin

    Core Staff

  • Cory Mau

    Core Staff

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.”
— Scott D.
“LOVED the retreat! Craig and Sarah give so much of themselves, and I know the organization of the event must be enormous!”
— Megan R.
“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.”
— Lois L.
“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.”
— Mia H.

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Ukulele Retreat Hawaii - March 20-24, 2022

Craig made a point of doing DAILY Vlogs for our very first in person retreat and it was an incredible experience.