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Presented by Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz
The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz is proud to announce our "Lucky 13" annual Smoldering Uke winter retreat event at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars campus in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA.
As is our custom, this year's event will feature a full schedule of fun events, workshops on a variety of musical topics taught by talented musicians, as well as organized play-alongs. All classes and events are aimed at helping you to become a better ukulele player - regardless of ability level - as well as enhance your overall enjoyment of the instrument. There's also plenty of free time between workshops for impromptu jams, chatting with friends (or making new ones), and general merriment. Our evening programs will be as entertaining as ever with musical games, band challenge performances, an open mic night, and a few fun surprises. We'll also host our usual Saturday cocktail party and dance where you'll have a chance to get your goove on! As always, the party will have a theme (which will be announced early in 2024) and you'll be encouraged to dress up in a thematic outfit.
Accommodations for Smoldering Uke 2024: include on-campus single or double occupancy rooms in Waddell Center and Lubow Lodge, as well as hotel rooms at the Hidden Valley Inn next door and at the Los Laureles Lodge just down the road. RV parking (no hookups) is also available, as are meal packages for those who wish to attend the full event, but plan to provide their own overnight lodgings.
Please note: Hidden Valley Inn does not have rooms with 2 beds, only one King; a limited number of rooms with trundle coaches are available (please indicate when registering if you would like one) and rollaway beds are available upon request. All other accommodations have rooms with 2 beds available.
In past years, our event has sold out quickly, and as there are a limited number of spots available, it's best not to wait too long before registering - don't miss out on one of the most fun ukulele events on the planet!
The specific workshop schedule/event info is not released ahead of time by the Santa Cruz Ukelele Club. You will receive an Event Booklet with all scheduleds and information when you arrive at Smoldering Uke.
Start Time: Thursday evening at 4pm
End Time: Sunday afternoon at 3pm
Covid-19 Vaccination: Since we are all aware of the Covid challenges, we expect people to be vaccinated and boosted when they enter our programs. If you cannot vaccinate or boost for medical reasons, please notify us in advance of the program and we may require pre-arrival negative test and periodic testing through the program. Thank you!
By requiring vaccination and continuing to practice other virus prevention measures, we can best provide the quality of instruction, group learning, and camraderie that are at the heart of Hidden Valley. All Hidden Valley staff are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Cost options include all meals, facility use, all workshops and administrative costs.
Registration Instructions: When registering, please include your roommate's name (unless you're a single), any food allergies, or handicap needs in the comment section. For Lubow Lodge, Hidden Valley Inn, and Los Laureles Lodge, you must sign-up with a roommate, we cannot pair you. We are only able to offer roommate matching in Waddell Center rooms where you may sign-up for a double room by yourself and we will pair you with a roommate. More information about each accommodation HERE. Please note: Hidden Valley Inn does not have rooms with 2 beds, only one King; a limited number of rooms with trundle coaches are available (please indicate when registering if you would like one) and rollaway beds are available upon request. All other accommodations have rooms with 2 beds available.
• This is not a campout - We will sleep and play indoors and meals will be provided •
Waddell Center (on campus) Double Room------$490 / person (roommate matching available) SOLD OUT
Waddell Center (on campus) Single Room ------------------------- $605 SOLD OUT
Lubow Lodge (on campus) Double Room --------$600 / person SOLD OUT
Lubow Lodge (on campus) Single Room ----------------------------$700 SOLD OUT
Hidden Valley Inn (next door) Single Room ---------------------- $1082
Los Laureles Lodge (1 mile from campus) Single Room ----- $940
RV (2 people in vehicle)---------------------------------------$415 / person
RV (1 person in vehicle)--------------------------------------------------$490
Commuter Meal Package (no sleeping accommodations)------$340
All registration for Smoldering Uke must be done through the website links.
If your first choice for housing is not available, we recommend signing up for your second housing choice to secure your place, then please email info@hiddenvalleymusic.org or add a comment to your registration check out, that you wish to be added to the waitlist for your preferred housing choice.
Our cancellation policy is a refund minus a $25 per person processing fee up to 2 weeks before the event. Within 2 weeks of the event, it is non-refundable, except in the case of cancellation due to a doctor certified illness. Provide a doctor's note and we can either forward your reservation to next year or provide a refund minus the $25 per person processing fee.