16 Player - 3 Day Retreat Schedule & FAQ

• 10am to 12pm: Check-in

• 11am to 1pm:  Open play | hit with pro

• 11:30pm to 12:15pm: Continental lunch

• 1pm to 3:30pm: Group Coaching (Group 1)

• 4pm to 6:30pm: Group Coaching (Group 2) 

• 6:30pm to 7pm Dinner

• 8:30pm to 11pm: Bonfire, open court play, or just relax

• 7am - 8am:  Morning Yoga & Stretching

• 8am - 9am:  Breakfast at the Barn

• 9am - 12pm:  Group coaching (Group 2)

• 12pm to 1pm:  Lunch

• 1pm to 4pm: Group coaching (Group 1) 

• 4pm to 5:30pm: Open Play 

• 5:30pm to 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:00pm to 9pm: Tournament​

• 9:00pm to Midnight: Open Courts

• 7am - 8am:  Morning Yoga & Stretching

• 8am - 9am:  Breakfast at the Barn

• 9am - 11am:  Group coaching (Group 2)

• 11am -1pm:   Group Coaching (Group 1)

• 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch

• 2pm - 3:30pm: Closing ceremony tournament, awards, and goodbyes

• 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Check out 

We want you to have an amazing experience and not worry about anything! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included by our incredible food & beverage team. 

Morning stretch classes. 

Group pickleball instruction (8 players per group) with our featured pro. Grouped by ability in order to maximize learning experience. 

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Open courts for those looking to sharpen those new skills & drills you've learned!

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Turn down service. (our housekeeping team will make beds and clean common areas such as kitchens and gathering areas). This does not include new sheets each day. ​​

Once you register for the retreat we will contact you to help you pick out the perfect room for your stay. We get asked a lot of questions about "what's the best room for me?" Because our cabins and rooms are so varied, we like to get to know you a bit and come up with the best accommodation recommendation based on you. 

Life happens for a Dink Diva, and you have to cancel, we get it!  Our cancellation policy is as follows: 100% refundable less the $150 administrative fee up to 45 days prior to event, 50% refundable less $150 administrative fee 30 to 44 days prior to event, and non-refundable within 30 days. We do recommend purchasing trip insurance.  

You can order trip insurance here: https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/ or https://www.travelprotection.insure/.  Travel Insurance protects your retreat investment and pre-paid travel expenses related to camp.  Don't lose your investment due to an unforeseen event.  

Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) is the easiest for direct and less expensive flights. The airport is just over 2 hours from Bison View Lodge, depending on traffic it could take 30 to 45 minutes longer.  Atlanta rush hour starts at 3:30pm and continues to 7pm. 

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Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) is also about 2 hours away. It's a smaller airport and easier to get in and out, but harder to find direct flights. The drive is scenic and superior in every way if you're able to make this airport work. 

Typically, the weather patterns in North Georgia during the spring, summer, and fall are favorable for outdoor pickleball retreats with crystal blue skies, cool to warm mountain breezes, and amazing temperatures. In the event of rain however, we do have a small covered area where we could do drills, as well as a meeting space to discuss off court techniques and coaching.  If it does rain, it is typically a passing shower in the late afternoon, then sunny. We own a VAPTR court drying system that can dry our courts in as little as 20 minutes. For more information on the VAPTR system, see the following link: https://www.vaptr.com/reviews

Wine is provided with dinner. We encourage you to bring any other type of alcoholic beverage if you would like to have it outside of dinner. 

COFFEE / TEA: Coffee, half and half, sugar and an assortment of hot tea will be provided at the barn with breakfast AND in your cabin's kitchen. Iced tea and water will be available in the Barn throughout the day. 

Pickleball gear: Paddle and anything thing else you personally like to use during play

Yoga Mat: For morning yoga and stretch sessions. We have mats available for those who are flying in. 

Weather Essentials: Layers! The temperatures in the mountains can vary significantly throughout the day. Consider a light rain jacket and sunglasses as well. 

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Athletic clothing: Comfortable outfits for coaching sessions.

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Evening attire: Informal, casual outfits for dinner and relaxing, or just hang out in pickleball gear all day! (That's what most people do.) 

Swimwear: If you plan to use the hot tub *Hot tub towels are provided

Snacks: While meals and and abundant supply of snacks are provided, bring your personal favorites if desired. We also have refrigerators in each cabin if needed.

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Personal care items: Toiletries, medications, and anything else to keep you comfortable. Amenity kits will be provided during your stay with shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, and lotion from Public Goods.