Come join us for a 2 night/3 day transformative pickleball experience and take your game to the next level!
We are thrilled to offer you a truly unique pickleball retreat focused on learning how to play pickleball with control, calmness and clarity while learning high level game strategies and shots. We will have pre and post play stretching sessions that improve agility and help prevent injury on the court.
The retreat is set at the luxurious Rancho Bernardo Inn in sunny San Diego, California which in addition to our pickleball programming offers incredible amenities including an award winning spa, multiple restaurants serving fresh california cuisine, several pristine swimming and whirlpools, 18 hole championship golf course and tennis and pickleball center.
This retreat is limited to only 16 people for optimal personal instruction and is best suited for advanced beginners to seasoned players. Each player will receive a skill level assessment and official rating.
LEARN FROM THE BEST!
Ho Nguyen, aka Pickleball Ho, is a founding member of the infamous Santa Monica Pickleball Club, a USA Pickleball Ambassador, a PPR certified pickleball instructor and a beloved instructor in the greater Los Angeles area. He loves helping players, from beginners to advanced, grow and continue to challenge themselves. He coined his style of play “Tai Chi Pickleball”, teaching others how to play with a sense of calm, relaxed, and focused energy.
Amy Owen, in addition to being a pickleball fanatic, is a 500 E-RYT yoga instructor and has led wellness retreats and teacher trainings around the world for over 15 years. Her accessible teaching style coupled with an expertise in alignment, injury prevention and stress reduction is ideal for increased agility, mobility and safe play on the court.
During this retreat, you will learn the following:
Learn to play pickleball with a purpose, every shot you make has a purpose
Learn how to maintain control of your body which translates into controlling the rally
Learn to feel in your body the flow and becoming one with the ball and the rally
Learn to develop the patience and calmness required to enjoy the true art of playing pickleball
Learn how placement of shots is the most important skill you need to develop
Learn how to control your power and when best to use it
Learn what it means to truly play Pickleball
Day 1:
Introduction to Tai Chi Pickleball and The Art of Pickleball.
Open play.
Individual player assessment and analysis of strengths and weaknesses.
Day 2:
In depth instruction shot selection and strategies.
Drills to develop proper body mechanics and control.
Open play for each appropriate skill level.
Day 3:
Round robin tournament.
Receive a Pickleball Course Completion certificate.
Receive an official pickleball level rating from Pickleball Ho.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Friday
4p | Hotel check in
4p - 7pm | Pickleball: introductions, player assessments and open play.
8p | Optional gathering for drinks and/or food at The Veranda Bar
Saturday
9a - 12p | Pickleball: drills and instruction
2p - 5p | Pickleball: instruction and open play
Sunday
9a - 12p | Pickleball: skill level rating and open play
12p | Hotel check out
Cost:
$695 includes 12 hours of pickleball programming with warm up and cool down stretching.
ACCOMODATIONS:
We receive a special discounted group rate of $279 per night for both single and double shared rooms. This rate does not include a $10 discounted resort fee and 12.9% tax.
Call the property directly to reserve your room. Let them know you are with ‘The Spring Pickleball Retreat’ group: 1 (844) 226-8262
*All participants are required to stay on property and reservations must be made before March 1st.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
$695 per person (no deposit - pay in full at registration)
Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for any unforeseen circumstances. We recommend Allianz.
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS:
The Rancho Bernardo Inn is located just 30 minutes from the San Diego airport and approximately 2 hours drive from Los Angeles. Coordinate transportation to the resort on your own or directly through the resort.
INCLUDED / EXCLUDED
The price includes pickleball programming only. The group receives 10% off of spa treatments, golf and reduced valet parking.
The price does not include hotel accommodations, travel to and from the retreat, food and other meals, valet parking, spa treatments, spa day pass, golf or any additional activities.
CONTACT
Want to make sure this retreat is right for you? We are here to answer any questions and assist you in securing your spot. Feel free to reach out to us directly at pickleballho@gmail.com or amy@amyowenyoga.com.