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SunHawk Pickleball Camps
September 19-21 and October 3-5, 2025
We are thrilled to be partnering with SunHawk Farms Eco Resort again to offer two weekend of Pickleball Camps in 2025. The trips are a combination of coached pickleball, open play, relaxation and recreation on the beautiful property grounds. Players are organized into groups of similar-skill levels throughout. You will be provided with delicious meals, some of which are directly farm to table, and stay in the serene accommodations on this magical property.
The Program
Pickleball
Dive deep into leveling up your game with high-touch coaching with an elite level coaching team. All sessions have a 3:1 or 4:1 player to coach ratio ensuring lots of individual input and insight.
Accommodations
There are several types of accommodations, from spacious glamping tents to fully equipped cottages, and other options in between, all surrounded by nature in this Northern California retreat.
Property
When you are not on the courts, enjoy the beautiful property including a lake, paddle boards and canoes, a hot tub, hiking trails, ping pong, or taking a peaceful walk through the lavender labyrinth.
LIFE IS SHORT. CREATE YOUR MOMENTS.
Invest in your game.
Invest in yourself.
We all need to take care of ourselves too. To immerse ourselves in nature and to play this game we love so much. So think of this as putting on your own oxygen mask first. Replenishing.
Pickleball is a magical sport. This is a magical place. Come and experience the two together. Hard stop.
High-Energy Coaching
We are passionate about this game and we care deeply about our players and their growth and improvement. It’s in the DNA of everything that we do.
World-Class Location
Located in Mendocino County, Sunhawk Farms is a magical place. Just look at that photo. No you’re not dreaming—and that’s not AI—it’s 100% real. And sustainable.
Delicious Meals
All meals during the entire weekend are prepared onsite. Some of them farm to table, using organic ingredients from the SunHawk Farms property.
JOIN THE TEAM
Pickleball Package Pricing Includes
Pickleball Coaching
Each player will receive a minimum of 6 hours of on-court instruction. This will be a combination of high touch 3:1 and 4:1 ratio coaching with lots of individual input during those times. There is no better way to improve in a short period of time than to immerse in this deep, intensive coaching work.
Facility Use
Unlimited use of the property facilities including the hot tub, lake, canoes, standup paddle boards, kayak, outdoor fully equipped kitchen and barbecue. Plus the expansive hiking trails, lavender labyrinth, ping pong table, bath house, waterslide, picnic area, and much more.
Open Play
In addition to the formal on-court coaching, the pickleball courts are available for open play in all other non-instruction hours. And the energy efficient state-of-the-art LED lighting system allows for play late into the evening so there is no shortage of court time!
Catered Meals
The package includes catering of all six meals from dinner Friday night through lunch on Sunday. All meals are prepared on-site, farm to table where possible, with SunHawk Farms produce. Snacks and beverages also provided.
Cleaning Fees
All cleaning fees for lodging, outdoor areas and facility are included in the price. We just ask that guests strip their beds at the end of their stay, and are respectful of the facilities.
Additional Costs
Accommodations are charged separately and based on your selection and availability. For specific pricing and more details please see the list of lodging options on the SunHawk website here.
Total Package Cost=$975 per person + accommodations
The majority of accommodations are $75pp/per night for one of the glamping tents, based on double occupancy. There are a couple additional options (bunkhouse, cottage) which are additional. All are listed here.
If you would like more information and want to be put on the interest list please choose the white button below. If you are committed to be part of one of the trips then you can apply for the priority list below with the blue button. Final spots require a $200 deposit, payable here, which is applied to your trip if you are chosen. Final trip participants are selected based primarily on matching skill levels of players within groups in order to form the most balanced teams. The deposit is fully refundable if you are not selected.
The Coaches
Will Tams
Sept and Oct Trips
Will is a PPR (US) and DUPR/RPPk (International) certified Pickleball Coach who has been coaching sports since 2002 and playing pickleball for over seven years. He competes in regional and national tournaments and sees the sport as a dynamic mix of athleticism and strategic depth—like fast-paced, full-body chess. Will is passionate about helping players level up their game with his unique and battle (court) tested approach. Will’s secret weapon? Dive, tuck, and roll
Taryn Lamm
October Trip
Taryn is a PPR-certified Pickleball Coach who competes regularly at regional and national levels, including a top-35 world ranking in senior pro women’s singles. She believes pickleball is equal parts joy, strategy, and growth—offering both intense competition and a strong sense of community. Known for her two-handed backhand and her contagious smile, Taryn loves helping players develop confidence, court awareness, and smart tactics through intentional practice.
Carey Fan
September Trip
Carey is a PPR-certified Pickleball Coach and one of the earliest members of the Road to 4.0 team. A lifelong chess player, he brings a strategic mindset and deep understanding of pickleball fundamentals to his coaching approach. Carey is known for his thoughtful, caring approach and his ability to help players of all levels build confidence, sharpen their game, and unlock their full potential on the court. Carey’s secret weapon? Phenomenal court footwork.
Our Sponsor
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Paddletek, makers of some of the top paddles in the world. As part of their generous sponsorship, Paddletek has donated two high-end paddles to each SunHawk camp, which will be awarded to two lucky participants at the end of the weekend.
Enough words. Check out the images and video below.
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On the Courts
The SunHawk property is equipped with two beautiful permanent pickleball courts, surrounded by nature and lit by surrounding state-of-the-art LED lighting systems that allow players to rally late into the evenings.
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The Accommodations
Accommodations for the weekend range from a beautiful, fully-equipped cottage, a suite in the main house, to a series of 6 high-end, spacious glamping tents.
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The Property
Situated on 320 Acres overlooking the lush Hopland valley in Mendocino County, SunHawk Eco Farms is a family-owned biodynamic farm that is the vision of John Schaefer, owner and fellow pickleball enthusiast. Besides being breathtakingly beautiful, the property is an incredible testament to alternative energy sources.
SunHawk is entirely off the grid with zero fossil fuels used. SunHawk Eco Farms is powered by an extensive solar array system providing electricity during the summer months, and a hydroelectric system that provides additional energy in the off months when the seasonal creek is flowing.
Drone photography by John Birchard