4 Day Retreat FAQ & Schedule

12pm to 2pm: Check in | hit with pro to determine groupings

2:30 to 4:00pm: Group coaching (Group 1)

4:00 to 5:30pm: Group Coaching (Group 2)

5:30 to 6:30pm: Dinner

6:30pm to 8:00pm:  Group Coaching (Group 3) 

8:00pm to 11pm: S'mores by the firepit, open court play, or just relax

7am - 8am:  Morning Yoga & Stretching

8am - 9am:  Breakfast at the Barn

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

11am - 6pm: Open courts at Bison View Lodge

12pm to 1pm:  Lunch

1pm to 3pm: Group coaching (Group 3) 

3pm to 5pm: Group coaching (Group 1) 

5:30 to 6:30pm: Dinner

7:00pm to 9pm: Tournament

9:00pm to 11pm: Free time, games, open courts, firepit, hot tub

7am - 8am:  Morning Yoga & Stretching

8am - 9am:  Breakfast at the Barn

9am - 11am: Group Coaching (Group 3)

12pm - 1pm: Lunch 

1:00pm to 3:00pm: Group coaching (Group 1) 

3:00 pm to 5:00pm: Group coaching (Group 2) 

5:30pm to 6:30pm: Dinner

7pm to 9pm: Tournament Under the Stars

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8am - 9am:  Breakfast at the Barn

9am - 11am: Dink Divas Closing Ceremonies Tournament

11am - 3pm:  Open court play | lunch | awards

3pm - 4pm: Final check out

• We want you to have an amazing experience and not worry about anything! Athlete focused breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included by our chef. The food is amazing. 

• Morning stretch/yoga classes with our team. 

• Daily group pickleball instruction (8 players per group) with our amazing pro Mindy Yoder. Grouped by ability in order to maximize learning experience. ​

• Open courts (our courts are lit for night time play) for those looking to sharpen those new skills & drills you've learned!​

• 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. 

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• 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. 

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