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SunHawk Pickleball Retreats
We’re thrilled to be partnering again with SunHawk Farms Eco Resort to offer four SunHawk Pickleball Retreat weekends in 2026. These retreats combine coached pickleball, open play, and time to relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the property. Players are organized into small groups of similar skill levels throughout the weekend to keep the play competitive, supportive, and fun.
Guests enjoy delicious organic meals—many featuring ingredients grown right on the property—and stay in the serene accommodations that make this magical setting so special.
2026 Retreat Dates
June 26–28 — Summer Solstice Cohort
Advanced-Intermediate to Advanced Players
Sept 11–13 — Harvest Cohort
Early-Intermediate to Intermediate Players
Sept 25–27 — Fall Equinox Cohort
Advanced-Intermediate to Advanced Players
Limited spots remaining
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 experience.
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=$985 per person + accommodations
The majority of accommodations are $75pp/per night for one of the glamping tents, based on double occupancy. There are a few additional options (cottage, suite, and bunkhouse) which are additional. All are listed here.
Significant Others and friends (not playing pickleball are welcome at a reduced rate of $445 (+accommodations if lodging separately).
Our Coaches
Will Tams
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
Mia Orans
Mia is a PPR-certified pickleball coach who began playing in 2019 and quickly fell in love with both the game and its community. After competing at the 5.0 and Open levels in women’s and mixed divisions, she transitioned into coaching to focus on helping players learn, improve, and enjoy the process.
With a background in competitive softball through college, Mia brings a strong strategic mindset to the court. She helps players understand the “why” and “when” behind their decisions so they can apply simple, practical strategies during play and continue growing their game.
Carey Fan
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.
Enough words. Check out the images 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 7 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.
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Drone photography by John Birchard