Not every vacation needs to be long to feel unforgettable. Sometimes the best escapes happen over a single weekend — especially when they combine movement, connection, relaxation, and experience. That’s the idea behind the new
Micro Pickleball Getaway at Victoria Resort in South Haven, Michigan — a boutique-style pickleball destination designed for newer and Level 1 players looking for more than just court time.
And this is only the beginning.
The May 29–31, 2026 getaway is the first of what Victoria Resort and Intentional Pickleball hope will become an ongoing series of unique pickleball travel experiences centered around connection, wellness, learning, and fun.
This isn’t a crowded tournament atmosphere. And it’s not a traditional sports camp.
It’s a curated pickleball escape built around:
- Lake Michigan sunsets
- resort-style relaxation
- social connection
- beginner-friendly coaching
- and memorable experiences with friends
A short vacation. A big experience. A New Kind of Pickleball Destination Across the country, pickleball is becoming more than a sport. It’s becoming a reason to travel.
People are looking for destinations where they can:
- play
- relax
- socialize
- and recharge
The Micro Pickleball Getaway was intentionally designed to create that feeling on a smaller, more personal scale. Instead of overwhelming schedules and packed competitive environments, guests experience a slower, more intentional weekend focused on fun, confidence, and connection. This first getaway is designed to help shape the future of what micro pickleball travel experiences can become at Victoria Resort.
The Perfect Weekend Escape
From May 29–31, 2026, guests will arrive at Victoria Resort and settle into a lakeshore weekend experience designed around both activity and relaxation.
Picture this:
Morning pickleball sessions with supportive coaching.
Afternoons by the pool.
Sauna sessions after play.
Sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Evenings around the fire pit with friends.
It’s pickleball blended with resort living and that combination is what makes this experience feel different. The getaway includes 10 hours of clinic and guided play led in a welcoming environment specifically designed for beginner and Level 1 players.
Guests will experience:
- skill-building instruction
- guided gameplay
- open play sessions
- social competition
- and supportive coaching that helps players build confidence quickly
Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or still learning the fundamentals, this experience is designed to help you enjoy the game from day one.
Bring 3 Friends:
One of the defining parts of the Micro Pickleball Getaway is the group experience. Guests stay in private cottage accommodations designed for groups of four, making this the perfect destination for:
- friend groups
- couples
- siblings
- active adults
- or weekend getaway crews
Because pickleball is better when it’s shared.
Why South Haven?
South Haven is one of Michigan’s most loved lake towns for a reason.
- walkable downtown
- beaches
- wineries
- restaurants
- and iconic Lake Michigan sunsets
The resort atmosphere combined with pickleball, wellness, and social connection transforms the weekend into more than just a clinic. It becomes a destination experience. The best travel experiences leave people feeling different when they return home. More energized. More connected. More refreshed. That’s what the Micro Pickleball Getaway is really about. It’s not simply learning pickleball.
It’s stepping away from routine long enough to reconnect with:
- movement
- friendship
- wellness
- and joy
MICRO PICKLEBALL GETAWAY
📅 May 29–31, 2026
📍 Victoria Resort • South Haven, Michigan
✔️ 10 hours of clinic + play included
✔️ Beginner & Level 1 friendly
✔️ Private cottages for groups of 4
✔️ Pool, sauna & fire pit access
✔️ Hosted with Intentional Pickleball
Escape the routine.
Play something new.
Experience pickleball differently.
