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October Pickle and Par - Owl's Nest Resort

Oct 5 - 9, 2026

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Melinda Alcosser

With Heart Travel

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melinda@withhearttravel.com

310-903-5107

Overview


Owl's Nest Resort in Thornton, New Hampshire, offers a wide variety of year-round and seasonal activities. Highlights include championship golf on the only Jack Nicklaus Design course in the state, water sports and a playground on the 10-acre Lake Harold, and a massive 24-court racquet complex.

Join Carpe Dink'em Pickleball in New Hampshire for a wonder-filled fall foliage Pickleball and Golf experience at the Owl's Nest resort.

The package incudes:

A 4-night/5-day stay in Lafayette Lodge, Pickleball instruction and open play, PickleFitness, *2-round 18-hole golf, group dinner, $225 meal voucher for onsite restaurants (breakfast/lunch/dinner/beverages), resort activities, all taxes, fees. 

        *additional tee-times can be added or option to apply toward spa credit  

Other excursion options and places to explore nearby may include local hiking, located near the Franconia Notch entrance of the White Mountains National Park or a visit to nearby Cider Mill.

Trip Details


Owls Nest — Franconia Notch: a personal guide

Destination Overview You’re heading to the Franconia Notch area of the White Mountains with a stay at Owls Nest Resort — a perfect base for both relaxed mountain mornings and active alpine days. Franconia Notch is the green, rocky spine of New Ham...

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Day 1 · Mon, Oct 5


Lafayette Lodge at Owl's Nest Resort

Oct 5 – Oct 9

40 Clubhouse Lane, Thornton, New Hampshire 03285, United States of America

4-night stay in the Lafayette Lodge at Owl's Nest Resort, set in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where the fall foliage is nothing short of stunning in early October. Lafayette Lodge offers comfortable, lodge-style accommodation...

Welcome & Check-In

Welcome to October Pickle and Par at Owl's Nest Resort - the #2 Pickleball destination in the world (Tennis Resorts Online) Settle into the Lafayette Lodge, get acquainted with the resort, and get ready for an incredible few days of Pickleball, go...

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Welcome Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner designed to bring the group together and begin our week!

Day 2 · Tue, Oct 6


PickleFitness with Ellen Korelitz

A cardio-strengthening exercise practice with Ellen Korelitz — focused on Pickleball movement, and packed with lots of laughing and fun! Expect a workout that's as good for your game as it is for your spirit.

Pickleball Clinic and Open Play

3 hours of reserved court time with your certified teaching pros - Michael and Daniella Niss and Ellen Korelitz. After a quick evaluation, groups will be formed based on ability. With a 1:4 coach-to-player ratio, expect informative, exciting clini...

Day 3 · Wed, Oct 7


Pickleball Clinic and Open Play

3 hours of reserved court time with your certified teaching pros - Michael and Daniella Niss and Ellen Korelitz. After a quick evaluation, groups will be formed based on ability. With a 1:4 coach-to-player ratio, expect informative, exciting clini...

18-Hole Golf Round - On-Course Challenges

Tee off as a group with consecutive tee times on Owl's Nest's spectacular course - surrounded by breathtaking fall foliage. Highlights include: 🏌️ Closest to the pin challenge Long drive competition Most accurate drive REALLY fun surprises on cour...

Day 4 · Thu, Oct 8


PickleFitness with Ellen Korelitz

A cardio-strengthening exercise practice with Ellen Korelitz — focused on Pickleball movement, and packed with lots of laughing and fun! Expect a workout that's as good for your game as it is for your spirit.

Pickleball Clinic and Open Play

3 hours of reserved court time with your certified teaching pros - Michael and Daniella Niss and Ellen Korelitz. After a quick evaluation, groups will be formed based on ability. With a 1:4 coach-to-player ratio, expect informative, exciting clini...

2nd Round of Golf

Round 2 on the course - take everything from your first round and put it to work! The scenery is spectacular and the competition is friendly. Consecutive tee times, carts included, TaylorMade clubs available. Want more golf? Additional tee times c...

Day 5 · Fri, Oct 9


Pickleball Clinic and Open Play

3 hours of reserved court time with your certified teaching pros - Michael and Daniella Niss and Ellen Korelitz. After a quick evaluation, groups will be formed based on ability. With a 1:4 coach-to-player ratio, expect informative, exciting clini...

Check-Out & Farewell

Time to pack up, check out, and head home but not before savoring one last look at the fall foliage and those White Mountain views. You came, you played, you conquered. Until next time — ZERO ZERO TWO! 🥒⛳

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