Meet The Team

What else can be said about Mindy Yoder? An OG Pickleball Legend! Not only is she an accomplished pro with over 100 medals to her credit, but she also is an amazing teacher who has impacted and influenced thousands of women over the past 6 years. 

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Originally from Indiana, Mindy now lives in Pickleball Mecca, The Villages in sunny Florida. Mindy's big wins include a Gold medal at the 2018 Nationals in California, four medals at the 2021 and 2022 US Pickleball Open in Naples and most recently a silver medal in January 2023 in 5.0 women's doubles in the APP Punta Gorda tournament.

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We are so excited for her to be a part of the Dink Divas Pickleball Retreat this fall at Bison View Lodge in the North Georgia Mountains! 

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Check out this amazing video of Mindy describing her pickleball journey. 

Kaylee has had amazing experiences traveling the world (New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Indonesia) in her early twenties which makes her a perfect retreat director for you! She also spent time working at the Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana.

 

Kaylee loves Bison View Lodge, which feels a little like Montana on the East Coast. So much so, she even got married here! 

 

Kaylee handles all things fun and coordination. She looks forward to making this pickleball retreat something you will never, ever forget! 

Owner of MoonPhire Wellness, Whitney has a passion for holistic health and wellness and is fascinated by the mind, body, spirit and its relationship. Whitney is a licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor and Reiki master. Her spark continues to ignite as she continues her education into Ayurveda. 

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She's ready to enhance your retreat with amazing experiences that help you learn about your body and avoid injuries as you continue your love for pickleball. 

"I fell in love with playing pickleball back in 2018. It’s so addictive and the sense of community within the game is unbeatable. It was a logical step to become a PPR-Certified Pro Pickleball Coach, and since 2019, I’ve been teaching great people, like you, to play better pickleball.​ here’s nothing like that feeling when I know I’ve helped someone improve their game.​

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Originally from England and now based in Rome, Georgia, Mark's pickleball journey is truly global. He's coached and played alongside today’s top pros, witnessing the sport's epic rise firsthand. He is a 3X Georgia State Champion and 2X Gold Medal Winner of the Georgia Games. 

 

Mark is currently the owner of Mark Price Pickleball and is a sought-after international pickleball coach. Mark has brought his knowledge and love of the game to players in the US, China, Vietnam, Scotland, Germany, England, and Belgium.

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Follow Mark on Instagram and get incredible tips and strategies on the game: @markpricepickleball​

Hello! My name is Lori and I'm excited to cook a delicious, fun, yet athletic inspired menu to fuel your days of pickleball at the Dink Divas Retreat!

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As a native Californian, I knew what a difference fresh ingredients made to food. And now, over 20 years in Georgia, my team and I curate and prepare amazing menus for events as large as 700 people! 

I love the intimate experience that the Dink Divas retreat offers and truly enjoy getting to know the ladies I'm preparing food for. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

We're Terry & Marci, operating partners at Bison View Lodge, America's Pickleball Cabin! Welcome The Dink Divas Retreat, an incredible luxury mountain retreat for women who love pickleball, excellent food, and the natural environment of the mountains. 

 

For years we've dreamed about a place that could be used as a sanctuary from the day to day grind where people could unplug and enjoy the quiet of nature. Bison View Lodge is that dream come true for us.

 

We have grown quite fond of hosting women from all over the world at our intimate pickleball retreats of no more than 24 women! Our wish for you is that when the pickleball courts go silent for the day we hope you can soak in the soothing calm during a quiet morning, an evening sunset, or gazing at the ultra bright stars in the North Georgia sky.