Acoustic Guitar Weekends — November 2026
Saltbush Balnarring Beach, 17 Highview Ct, 3926 Balnarring Beach Directions
Fri 13.11.2026 16:00
ACOUSTIC GUITAR WEEKEND
Nick Charles & Geoff Achison
+ Special Guest Luthier Andy Allen
Acoustic Guitar Weekends is a new series of small, immersive weekend retreats designed for people who already play guitar and want to go deeper — without pressure, competition, or performance expectations.
Each weekend brings together a small group of like-minded players for guided sessions, shared playing, conversation, and reflection, all set within carefully chosen regional locations.
The focus is simple: time, attention, and connection — to your instrument, to the music, and to the people around you. Learn, Play, Connect - that's our motto.
These are weekends designed to feel nourishing rather than exhausting — a chance to step away from routine and return home inspired.
Stay onsite - range of packages available to suit your budget.
LOCATION:
Saltbush Balnarring
122 Balnarring Beach Rd
Balnarring VIC 3926
Performers
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Acoustic Guitar WeekendsAcoustic Guitar Weekends: Intimate weekend retreats for acoustic guitar lovers at Saltbush, Balnarring.
Join Nick Charles, Geoff Achison, and Andy Allen for a weekend of practical learning, listening and connection with players.
🎸 Play • Learn • Connect
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Nick Charles MusicKnown internationally as "Australia's virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues" Nick has released more than 20 albums worldwide. He's toured the US 13 times and received every conceivable accolade and award in this country.
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Geoff AchisonInducted into the Australian Victorian Blues Music Hall of Fame! Equal parts New Orleans Funk, driving Blues, jazzy Soul and outback Mojo, Singer/songwriter Geoff Achison creates original southern blues/roots music from deep south Australia. His 14th album comes out Feb. 21, 2025. He’s been chosen one of the “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine followed with making the “Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know” roster. Moreover, he's listed as one of the “Top 50 Australian Guitarists of All Time.” Jorma Kaukonen's (Hot Tuna) has invited him to be a Guitar Instructor for 18 years at his Fur Peace Guitar Ranch, and took him on tour as well. He's an exciting festival favorite featured on PBS, NPR, the BBC and CNN. Frequent tours of the US have seen him playing with folks like The Allman Brothers, George Porter, Jr., Wood Brothers, Col. Bruce Hampton, Randall Bramblett, Delbert McClinton, John Mayer, and many others.