Pickleball in Paradise

A Luxury Learning & Recovery Retreat in Bali

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January 21-30, 2027

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What Makes this Experience Unique

This isn’t a clinic. It’s a performance experience.

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Skill Acceleration

Six drill days designed to produce noticeable improvement in days — not months or years.

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Strategic Intelligence

Learn how to construct points, recognize patterns, and play chess instead of checkers.

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Recovery & Longevity

Breathwork, mobility, recovery and injury prevention so you stay on the court longer.

Pickleball in Paradise

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A Luxury Learning & Recovery Retreat in Bali
Train with elite coaching. Recover like a pro. Experience Bali at its most beautiful.

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This Retreat is Perfect For:

  • 3.0–4.0 players ready to break through plateaus

  • Players tired of “just playing” without improving

  • People who want coaching + recovery + travel + community in one experience

  • Players who want a high-end, immersive learning environment

See If This Retreat Is Right For You
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The Complete Retreat Experience

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey that combines elite athletic training with deep recovery and cultural exploration

Elite Pickleball Training

Master advanced techniques with personalized coaching from certified instructors

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Cultural Immersion

Experience authentic Balinese temples, ceremonies, and traditions

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Recovery & Wellness

Spa treatments, massage therapy, and holistic recovery practices

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Cold Plunge & Sauna

Accelerate recovery with contrast therapy and cold immersion

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Breathwork & Mindfulness

Learn powerful techniques for focus, recovery, and mental clarity

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Bali's Natural Beauty

Surrounded by rice terraces, tropical forests, and stunning landscapes

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Our home - the Manipura Estate

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A Typical Day at the Retreat

Every day is carefully designed to balance intensive training with deep recovery and cultural immersion

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7:00 AM

Morning Breathwork & Meditation

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Start your day with centering breathwork and guided meditation to prepare mind and body

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8:00 AM

Nutritious Breakfast

Fuel up with a healthy breakfast featuring local ingredients and superfoods

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9:00 AM

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Technical Skills Training

Focused drill work on technique, footwork, and shot mechanics with video analysis

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11:30 AM

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Strategic Game Play

Apply what you've learned in structured match play with real-time coaching

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1:00 PM

Gourmet Lunch

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Enjoy a delicious, nutritionally balanced meal with views of the Bali countryside

2:30 PM

Recovery & Wellness Session

Mobility work, stretching, massage, or spa treatment to optimize recovery

4:00 PM

Cultural Experience or Free Time

Temple visits, cooking classes, or relaxation by the pool—your choice

6:30 PM

Dinner & Community

Share a farm-to-table dinner with your fellow retreat participants

11:30 AM

Evening Wind-Down

Optional yoga nidra, journaling, or simply enjoy the peaceful Bali nights

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Luxury Accommodations

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Elegantly appointed suites designed for comfort and serenity

Sunrise Terrace Suite Sunrise Terrace Suite
Sunrise Terrace Suite
$6,997.00

Single

1 available
River Flow Suite River Flow Suite
River Flow Suite
$8,497.00

1-2 Guests

1 available
Jungle Canopy Suite Jungle Canopy Suite
Jungle Canopy Suite
$7,997.00

Single

1 available
Valley View Luxury Suite Valley View Luxury Suite
Valley View Luxury Suite
$12,997.00

1-2 Guests

1 available

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Meet Your Retreat Leaders

Expert coaches with decades of combined experience in pickleball, wellness, and transformational retreats

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John Quirk

Lead Pickleball Coach & Retreat Director

John is a certified pickleball coach with over 15 years of experience teaching players from beginners to advanced competitors. His strategic approach to the game has helped hundreds of players break through plateaus and achieve tournament success.

Over the past 5 years, John has led 12 wellness retreats in Bali, bringing more than 200 participants to experience the transformative power of combining athletic training with mindful recovery practices.

His coaching philosophy centers on sustainable performance—teaching players not just how to play better, but how to stay injury-free and enjoy the game for decades to come.

Specialties: Tournament strategy, shot selection, court positioning, injury prevention

Tim Ringgold

Tim Ringgold is a PPR Certified Teaching Instructor and the founder of Pickleball Recovery, a podcast that helps the 40+ pickler spend less time stiff, sore, and injured, and more time on the court doing what they love.

Tim has amassed over 40 medals since starting his pickleball tournament journey in 2021 from 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and Sr Pro in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. At 48, Tim discovered pickleball when his neighbor showed him all ten shots in his first lesson.

The following day, Tim played with local legend ‘Jack’ who, at the age of 92, showed Tim that his best athletic years are still ahead. Tim has been sponsored by Gearbox since 2022 and loves that they make a durable high quality paddle in a disposable industry.

Specialties: Game strategy, shot selection, court positioning, injury prevention

Pickleball Coach & Recovery Specialist

Together, John and Tim have created a retreat experience that goes far beyond typical pickleball clinics. Their complementary expertise ensures you'll not only improve your game but also learn how to maintain peak performance, prevent injuries, and cultivate a deeper connection to your body and the sport you love.

What Our Guests Say

Hear from past retreat participants about their transformative experience

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Erta Muca

Google

My first Bali trip and retreat this year was an unforgettable experience! I made so many beautiful memories during this trip. From the moment I arrived until the last day, I was surrounded by wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and a sense of light and joy. John is very welcoming and has a special gift of bringing people together with care and intention even before the retreat started. Everything I experienced, the yoga, breath work, the food, and the outings in Ubud, was so nourishing and overall amazing. This retreat has definitely been the highlight of this year for me. Thank you so much John for this incredible experience!
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Bob Moy

Google

John's wellness retreats are amazing. I've been on the digital detox retreat and most recently on the Bali retreat. Nothing is too difficult on a retreat, unless you can't go without coffee for a few days. The breath work is amazing!! John is a great facilitator, wether it's breath work, yoga, meditation, or even the cold plunge (my least fav, although I always get through it somehow). The breath work is my favorite by far. So amazing. The people are always great as well as John is great at getting people to bond and work together. The food is always awesome too!! If you want to rejuvenate, reset, take some time for yourself, or just try new and fun things, sign up!!
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Swantje Henke

Google

I had a wonderful time at the cactus blossom yoga retreat. I was particularly impressed by the Breathwork program – it was intensive, profound, and yet safely guided, allowing me to fully open up. The food, freshly cooked by Chef Perla was excellent: varied, delicious, and perfectly tailored to the needs of the retreat participants. The lovely people I met there were particularly valuable – inspiring, friendly, and I can say I found true friends.. Also Johns two lovely dogs made the atmosphere even more cozy and welcoming. John himself was a fantastic teacher: competent, empathetic, and motivating. His calm manner helped me gain new perspectives and further develop my yoga. Overall, a thoroughly successful experience that I can warmly recommend to everyone.
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Saoirse Wood

Google

I had no expectations going into this retreat. I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like but I decided to commit to whatever was offered. I learned a lot about myself during breath work and meditation. I challenged myself with yoga and the cold plunge. John’s gentle leadership and charismatic personality gave me the boosts I needed to keep going. The food provided by Chef Perla was phenomenal. The volunteers provided such a safe, calming environment. If you’re seeking healing and tools to cope with the pressures of every day life, this is the retreat for you!
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Sonya Worthy Okolo

Google

A wonderful experience with a balance of down time, workshops, connection. John did a great job at facilitating and holding space for a large, diverse group at different stages with various goals for retreating. Highly recommend!
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Kathryn Gilmore

Google

What an amazing retreat! Totally out of my comfort zone and not a me event at all. It was an experience of a lifetime. John was amazing, he has given me many ideas/tools to use in my daily life and those I hope to continue to use each and every day. The friends I have made on this retreat will be friends for a lifetime! Don’t think twice, you have read about this and now my review, sign up and you will never be disappointed or regret it! Just do it!
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Get the Full Retreat Schedule

Receive a detailed day-by-day itinerary including all training sessions, recovery activities, excursions, and meal times.

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Free Warm-Up Guide

Download our Complete Pickleball Warm-Up Guide with photos, videos, and exercises to prevent injuries and improve performance.

Free Workshop

How to Move Better and Play Longer in Pickleball

Join us for a transformative training session where you'll learn proven strategies for injury prevention, breathwork, mobility, and tactical pickleball play.

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Limited Spots

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60 Minutes Total

45 min training + 15 min Q&A

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What You'll Learn:

  • Warm-up strategies that prevent common injuries

  • Essential mobility exercises for court movement

  • Recovery protocols used by elite athletes

  • Breathwork techniques for focus and recovery

  • Tactical strategies to outsmart your opponents

  • How to create a sustainable practice routine

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • This retreat is for 3.0 and 4.0 players. If you’re unsure whether you’re a good fit you can book a call with us or take the assessment here.

  • Your room, meals, breathwork, meditation, tours, and pickleball games are included in the price. Tips, airfare, and transfer from the airport are not included.

  • There will be 12 participants, however if we have more people who want to come we may open a few more spots and invite another coach to join us.

  • This retreat is for 3.0 and 4.0 players. If you’re unsure whether you’re a good fit you can book a call with us or take the assessment here.

  • Inside of 60 days there’s no refund, if we can resell your spot you can reserve a different space in another retreat with your payment.

  • We try to keep room mates same-sex but don't guarantee it, we arrange roommate choices for you and are often happily surprised at the connections that are made this way.


  • Partner yes, kids no. If you feel you can have a shared collective experience with you partner, and still get a lot out of it individually, then go for it. If you’re unsure, please book a call with me.

  • Fly into I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

  • We don’t provide transportation but we help connect you with other attendees for ride-sharing.

  • Yes, no problem. Meals are already gluten free and make it easy for vegetarians, if you have an allergy or restriction, please let us know ahead of time.


  • We’ll send you an email with all of this info, as well as a detailed intake form.


  • Please send us an email at: socalwellnessretreats@gmail.com or fill out our contact form

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