Pickleball Retreat + Clinic

Fall 2025: Details Coming Soon
Carabelle, FL

Stay & Play

Join us for a pickleball getaway on Florida’s Gulf Coast this coming fall. Relax and restore among the pristine sugar-white beaches of Carabelle, get to know other pickleball players of all levels, and improve your game with small-group clinics taught by pro-level coaches. This retreat and clinic is open to pickleball player levels 3.0 and up.

St. James Bay Resort

St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort offers a unique Florida getaway where guests can enjoy golf, pickleball, pool and club access, and the natural beauty of old Florida alongside charming accommodations and dining. Located in Carrabelle, the resort provides access to pristine beaches, boating adventures, and world-class fishing, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Retreat Details

    • Six nights (TBC) lodging at St. James Bay Resort (see lodging option details below)

    • Four days of pickleball coaching (3 hours per day) with top pros, including head pro Mark Price; coaching ratio 1-8

    • Welcome dinner on May 17

    • Mid-week cookout with two alcohol drinks

    • Free Court use outside of clinic

    • Welcome bag

    • Free bike rentals

    • Discounted golf

    • Pool, fitness, and club amenities

    • Access to nearby beaches, shops and restaurants 

    • Price inclusive of tax

    • Transportation

    • Travel insurance

    • Meals, Beverages & Alcohol (except for welcome dinner and mid-week cookout)

    • Additional activities

    • Incidentals

  • Choose from three different tiers. All pricing inclusive of taxes and resort fees.

    • $1699/person - Villa

    • $1799/person - Villa + Full Kitchen

    • $1899/person - Condo

    • $1100/person - Spouse or friend in a shared room without coaching (includes all amenities except pickleball)

  • Guests may choose from three different lodging options, outlined below.

    CONDOS: Spacious residential-style homes featuring 2-3 bedrooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, dedicated dining and living areas, oversized bathrooms, and in-suite laundry.

    VILLAS: Villas offer a private room for up to 2 guests, featuring a kitchenette, queen bed, full private bath, and easy access to the nearby clubhouse and gulf range.

    VILLAS + FULL KITCHEN: Includes all the same amenities as the standard villa, but with a full working kitchen.

  • Golf Course
    Pickleball Courts
    Outdoor Pools
    Fitness Center
    Onsite Restaurant & Bar
    Complimentary Bikes
    Outdoor Beer Garden
    Spa
    Fishing Charter Arrangements

  • In addition to enjoying world-class pickleball courts, the area offers a mix of outdoor adventure, coastal relaxation, and local charm.

    1. Pickleball at St. James Bay Resort – Play on high-quality courts with fellow enthusiasts.

    2. Golf at St. James Bay Golf Course – Enjoy a round on this scenic, eco-friendly course.

    3. Beach Day at Carrabelle Beach – Relax on the soft sands and take in the Gulf views.

    4. Explore Tate’s Hell State Forest – Hike, paddle, or spot wildlife in this vast natural area.

    5. Visit the Crooked River Lighthouse – Climb to the top for stunning coastal views.

    6. Fishing & Boating – Charter a fishing trip or rent a boat to explore the Gulf waters.

    7. Apalachicola Day Trip – Stroll historic streets, visit local shops, and enjoy fresh seafood.

    8. Kayaking & Paddleboarding – Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the nearby waterways.

    9. Carrabelle History Museum – Learn about the area’s rich maritime and military history.

    10. Sunset Cocktails & Dining – Unwind with local seafood and drinks at coastal restaurants.

  • In the event a participant cancels his/her registration for any reason, the refunds are as follows:

    • 60+ days notice: Credit towards future clinic

    • 30+ days notice: 25% refund

    • 0-30 days notice: 0% refund

Lodging

St. James Bay Resort offers three different lodging options. Package pricing listed below includes not only lodging, but also pickleball coaching, additional amenities, taxes, and resort fees.

Villa

Villas offer a private room for up to 2 guests, featuring a kitchenette, queen bed, sleeper sofa, full private bath, and easy access to the nearby clubhouse and gulf range.

$1699/guest

Villa + Full Kitchen

Includes all the same amenities as the standard villa, but with a full working kitchen.

$1799/guest

Condo

Spacious residential-style homes featuring 2-3 bedrooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, dedicated dining and living areas, oversized bathrooms, and in-suite laundry.

$1899/guest

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Meet Your Instructors

Enjoy expert-level pickleball coaching with our experienced and passionate instructors.

  • Mark Price is a PPR-Certified professional pickleball coach and 3-year Georgia State Pickleball Champion. His teaching philosophy is centered around the 3 “C’s”: consistency, connection, and control. Since he started teaching in 2019, he’s helped hundreds of players of all levels fine-tune and improve their pickleball game.


  • Born in Puerto RIco, Lionel Ortiz Fuentes has been teaching pickleball for the last 2 years, at the Atlanta Pickleball Center, with over 1000 private lesson hours as a Pro Certified Pickleball Coach. As a doctor in Chiropractic, his teaching philosophy encompasses making small adjustments to your life both inside and outside the court.


  • Cindy started playing pickleball in 2018 and has been hooked since the first 0-0-2. She is a retired educator with 30 years of service as a Health and PE Teacher of the Visually Impaired. With a passion for all things wellness, she enjoys being a part of the development of skills of students of all ages and levels. Her greatest joy as a coach comes when students share accomplishments after implementing a lesson tip into their game.

Reserve Your Spot

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