Hawaii Songwriting Retreat

Reconnect with your inner artist

December 8–13, 2026

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Time and Space to Create

There is an artist within each of us waiting for room to create. Yet in the rush of daily life, we rarely set aside time to fully invest in that voice.

This retreat is an intentional reset: five uninterrupted days to immerse in music, the creative process, and the natural world. Through morning songwriting workshops, somatic practices, chef-prepared meals, and dedicated studio time, you will give your creativity the space it needs to thrive.

Where You'll Stay

Villa in Pāhoa, Big Island, Hawaiʻi

Set across five lush acres in Pahoa, this private sanctuary is devoted to music, stillness, and nature. Complete with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool, a baby grand piano, an open dance pavilion, and gardens, it offers everything needed to create with ease.

What You'll Get

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Morning Somatics

Daily morning movement

practices for creative flow.

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Chef-Cooked Meals

3 freshly cooked, locally sourced meals each day + snacks

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Songwriting

Carefully curated lessons on songwriting with musical instruments.

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Creative Space

Time to explore your own ideas, reflect, relax, and create.

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Nature Immersion

Inspiration time at beautiful locations around the island.

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Transportation

Trips to and from the airport and around the island.

Hear more from our Songwriting instructor, Nic Leo

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Online Music Theory for Songwriters Course

Meet the Team

Brennan Lowe

Movement Instructor

Nic Leo

Songwriting Instructor

Sarah Grover

World-class Chef

World-Class Chef

Brennan blends ancient dance forms with intuitive movement and deep presence to create an embodied, transformational experience. He has also guided some of the most famous artists in the world in visualization practices.

Nic teaches songwriting through a diverse range of approaches, allowing students to find the unique set of techniques and processes that work best for them. He is a patience, deeply knowledgable musical mentor.

Sarah brings connection to the table through intimate, ingredient-led dining experiences. World travelled, she approaches every culinary experience as an opportunity to connect with local foods and cuisine.