Craig & Sarah Events

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Craig Chee, originally from Oahu, Hawaii, developed his 'ukulele skills on the mainland U.S. A graduate of the University of Oregon, he has studied under notable artists like Jake Shimabukuro and Troy Fernandez. Craig is renowned for his energetic and versatile performances across various music genres.

Sarah Maisel, hailing from Alabama, discovered the 'ukulele while working in San Diego, California. Inspired by jazz and Hawaiian music legends such as Lyle Ritz, Benny Chong, and Byron Yasui, she quickly became a sought-after performer and instructor at 'ukulele festivals worldwide.

Married in 2015, Craig and Sarah have combined their talents to make a significant impact on the 'ukulele community. They have been featured at festivals and events globally, including in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Hawaii, and across the continental United States. Both have had the honor of appearing on the cover of 'Ukulele Magazine.

Their passion for teaching led to the establishment of an online 'ukulele school with ArtistWorks in 2016. In 2018, they launched monthly livestream workshops, initially for their students, which later became publicly accessible, further sharing their love for the instrument. In 2020, they pioneered online 'ukulele festivals, such as the "Not So Mini Fest," fostering global community engagement and support.

Relocating to Hawaii in 2020, they organized and hosted the 51st Ukulele Festival Hawaii in 2021, including three virtual mini-events leading up to the main festival. They also initiated the Backyard Concert Series, spotlighting local musicians. Their monthly livestreams continue to inspire and educate 'ukulele enthusiasts worldwide.

In 2023, Craig and Sarah founded the nonprofit organization Four Strings at a Time, dedicated to engaging, educating, and enriching lives globally through music and the 'ukulele.

2025 Alaska Cruise • Sold Out

Jun 20-27, 2025 out of Seattle

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2026 Hawaii Retreat

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If you're considering joining us in 2026, here are some good things to know about the Hawaii Retreat:

We typically announce the next year’s retreat while still at the current year’s retreat, so that the current year participants can lock in their spots early. We are more than half sold out by the time I get home from Hawaii!
Deposits for 2026 are $1000.
We don’t typically have the final costs worked out when we start taking deposits. Contracting with the hotel is a lengthy process, and some of our costs (like catering) are unknowns when we are that far out from the event date. To mitigate that, your deposit and any other payments are fully refundable until July 4, 2025.
For planning purposes, the average spend for our participants is around 5,500 this year, which covers the room, the program, and some meals. This average factors in those who have upgraded their rooms and those who have extended their stay before and after the retreat.
We can invoice you on a monthly basis if that fits your budget better than a single lump payment.
We can help with your flights, hotel, transfers to the hotel/airport, and trip insurance.
We partner with an excursion provider in case you want to see more of Oahu or have a non-player travel companion.

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