You can uke

‘ukulele & voice retreats

About you can uke

Cultivate the music inside you at these intimate ‘ukulele and voice retreats. Captivating locations, grounded in nature, will inspire your music making. 
   
Marnie Ward, and different unique guest facilitators at each location, will guide you through your transformative experience.

 

Drum Roll Please…

We’re excited to unveil our 2026–early 2027 co-facilitators and retreat destinations. Picture yourself in rustic Colorado beside Rocky Mountain National Park, nestled in the cozy hills north of Ottawa in Québec, or feeling the ocean breeze along coastal Costa Rica. Each experience is designed to immerse you in nature, music-making, and a circle of musicians who quickly become lifelong friends.

Registration opens April 30th

Grand Lake 2025 Reflection 

What kind of ‘ukulele shenanigans unfold at 8,400 feet elevation, surrounded by mountains, music, and a whole lot of magic?

Let’s just say… it involves unexpected breakthroughs, spontaneous jam sessions, and a few surprises you’ll have to see to believe.

Click HERE to read the full story!

“I loved my time at the You Can Uke Retreat! Not only were the classes helpful and fun, but I also enjoyed meeting new friends. It felt like a safe space to share music….no judgement and great encouragement!”

Jeanie, Durango, CO

Amazing experience for an absolute beginner of the Ukulele in a beautiful area of Colorado. If it wasn’t for this retreat, I would had given up the Ukulele until the preceptors identified that the problem was not so much the users fault, but my playing may benefit from some minor adjustments to the instrument . Now, I’m excited to play and the sound is cleaner.”

Joe, Madison, WI

“Marnie and Cynthia were fantastic hosts! The setting was great and all the sessions were a fun and great learning experience. And we got to share this with a great group of like minded other ukulele players.”

Perry, Vero Beach, FL