The 8th Annual
Sandbridge Old-Time Fiddle Retreat!!
In-person and zooming
Spring, 2027
The 2026 Fiddle Retreat was so much fun!! With 18 players in person from 10 states plus Belgium! If you are interested in attending, please register (do not send deposit). Contact Ken with other questions.
A group of 10 of us also got together to jam at Clifftop 2025. We played through all of our tunes since our first year (see our tune list HERE). We will hope to play through most of them again at Clifftop 2026.
See Fiddle Video Lessons HERE! Lots of new tunes added in June 2026.
A group of 10 of us also got together to jam at Clifftop 2025. We played through all of our tunes since our first year (see our tune list HERE). We will hope to play through most of them again at Clifftop 2026.
See Fiddle Video Lessons HERE! Lots of new tunes added in June 2026.
Tuesday, April 6 through Saturday, April 10, 2027
Monday arrival is available.
The 7th Annual Sandbridge Old-time Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
WHEN: Tuesday April 6, 2027 - Saturday April 10, 2027. Early arrival for a small extra fee: Monday (April 5) after 2:00 p.m. Otherwise arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; jamming and optional review sessions in the evening.
Fri 9:30-12 class; jamming Friday afternoon plus we always do a bonus session. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming! Pickleball, spike ball, ping pong, cards, visiting the wildlife preserve, birdwatching and more!
WHAT: A 4-day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 14-18 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house and a 9-bedroom (7 master suites) oceanfront house nearby (Queen O'Sea). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
CHEF: Our chef prepares meals for Tuesday through Thursday dinner. All food is covered by the workshop except for Friday night. We usually either go out or do carryout.
FEE: $910 for sharing a room; $1130 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $450. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. Friday night dinner is not covered by the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $550
NOTE: Our fees are the same as last year and the year before, despite rising costs.
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment: Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for anyone needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or [email protected]
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees.
Venmo: @ken-kolodner
Zelle: 410-746-8387
Check - mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
PayPal: [email protected] (not [email protected]). Please choose "friends and family." You are responsible for covering all PayPal fees.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
SOME OF THE TUNES FROM PREVIOUS FIDDLE RETREATS
Key of D
Belle of Lexington
Bonaparte's Retreat (ADAD)
Green Willis
Half Irish (D mix)
The Hawk is a Mule (Andrew Marlin)
Hornet's Nest (Bm)
Kiowa Special
Lost Indian (ADAE)
Martha Campbell
Minnie Put the Kettle On
Oyster Girl
Porter's Reel
Rabbit in the Pea Patch
Rachel
Railroading through the Rocky Mountains (D)
Rush and the Pepper
Rye Straw
Sally in the Turnip Patch
Shuckin the Brush (ADAE)
Key of A (AEAE)
Arkansas Pallet
Black Eyed Suzie
Buffalo Gals
Calico Billy in the Lowground (AEAC#)
Chips and Sauce
Elzic's Farewell
Five Miles of Ellen Wood
Grigsby's Hornpipe (AEAC#)
Happy Hollow (AEAC#)
Indian on a Stump (AEAC#)
Laughing Boy (AEAC#)
Kansas City Reel
Money in Both Pockets
Old Horse and Buggy
Snake's Wild Tune
Sweet Nell
Three Forks of Cheat (AEAC#)
Who's Gonna Talk to Dinah?
Key of G
Cluck Old Hen
Glory to the Meeting House (Em, EDAE)
Going Down to Cairo
Golden Ticket
Hell Broke Loose in Georgia
Henry King's Reel
Hollow Poplar
Home Town Band
Jeff City
Jenny Lynn
Moon Behind the Hill
Murillo's Lesson
No Corn on Tygart
Sam Hill
Shippingport
Smoke Above the Clouds
Stambaugh's Waltz
Key of C
The Fun's All Over
SEE VIDEO LESSONS HERE
Monday arrival is available.
The 7th Annual Sandbridge Old-time Fiddle Retreat - The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
In-Person and Zooming
WHEN: Tuesday April 6, 2027 - Saturday April 10, 2027. Early arrival for a small extra fee: Monday (April 5) after 2:00 p.m. Otherwise arrive Tuesday any time after 11:00 a.m. First session is Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00-5:00 p.m.); Wed - Thu from 9:30-12, 2-4:30; jamming and optional review sessions in the evening.
Fri 9:30-12 class; jamming Friday afternoon plus we always do a bonus session. Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We do a lot of jamming! Pickleball, spike ball, ping pong, cards, visiting the wildlife preserve, birdwatching and more!
WHAT: A 4-day retreat for intermediate old-time fiddle! Bowing patterns; left-hand techniques; adding chords; applying chord theory to learn and process tunes; simple backup ideas; repertoire; altered tunings; lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – typically 14-18 players (spouses welcome).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house and a 9-bedroom (7 master suites) oceanfront house nearby (Queen O'Sea). Most participants will stay in private rooms but there are some shared rooms available.
CHEF: Our chef prepares meals for Tuesday through Thursday dinner. All food is covered by the workshop except for Friday night. We usually either go out or do carryout.
FEE: $910 for sharing a room; $1130 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $450. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. Friday night dinner is not covered by the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of mostly private with some sharing (if desired) with no more than two to a room. Zoom fee: $550
NOTE: Our fees are the same as last year and the year before, despite rising costs.
Deposit due: Nov 15
Payment: Full payment by Jan 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for anyone needing help. Contact Ken directly.
CONTACT: Ken at 410-746-8387 or [email protected]
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees.
Venmo: @ken-kolodner
Zelle: 410-746-8387
Check - mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
PayPal: [email protected] (not [email protected]). Please choose "friends and family." You are responsible for covering all PayPal fees.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
SOME OF THE TUNES FROM PREVIOUS FIDDLE RETREATS
Key of D
Belle of Lexington
Bonaparte's Retreat (ADAD)
Green Willis
Half Irish (D mix)
The Hawk is a Mule (Andrew Marlin)
Hornet's Nest (Bm)
Kiowa Special
Lost Indian (ADAE)
Martha Campbell
Minnie Put the Kettle On
Oyster Girl
Porter's Reel
Rabbit in the Pea Patch
Rachel
Railroading through the Rocky Mountains (D)
Rush and the Pepper
Rye Straw
Sally in the Turnip Patch
Shuckin the Brush (ADAE)
Key of A (AEAE)
Arkansas Pallet
Black Eyed Suzie
Buffalo Gals
Calico Billy in the Lowground (AEAC#)
Chips and Sauce
Elzic's Farewell
Five Miles of Ellen Wood
Grigsby's Hornpipe (AEAC#)
Happy Hollow (AEAC#)
Indian on a Stump (AEAC#)
Laughing Boy (AEAC#)
Kansas City Reel
Money in Both Pockets
Old Horse and Buggy
Snake's Wild Tune
Sweet Nell
Three Forks of Cheat (AEAC#)
Who's Gonna Talk to Dinah?
Key of G
Cluck Old Hen
Glory to the Meeting House (Em, EDAE)
Going Down to Cairo
Golden Ticket
Hell Broke Loose in Georgia
Henry King's Reel
Hollow Poplar
Home Town Band
Jeff City
Jenny Lynn
Moon Behind the Hill
Murillo's Lesson
No Corn on Tygart
Sam Hill
Shippingport
Smoke Above the Clouds
Stambaugh's Waltz
Key of C
The Fun's All Over
SEE VIDEO LESSONS HERE