Fall Foliage Pickle and Par at Owl's Nest Resort October 2026

Join With Heart Travel in New Hampshire for a wonder-filled fall foliage Pickleball and Golf experience at the Owl's Nest resort.

The package includes:

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.

Additional 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.  

Price: $1,895.00 per person, based on double occupancy. 

With Heart Travel has has significant interest in the Owl's Nest Resort Pickleball trip.

To secure your space, a 10% deposit is due upon confirmation. Final payments will be due by 7 August. Ten travelers are required for the trip to proceed; in the unlikely event we need to cancel, your money will be refunded. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another party.

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Very exciting things are being planned for this group, including group Tee times with different golf-related fun activities and lots of fabulous Pickleball, even some things that combine both!  

Expert Coaching. Intimate Groups. Real Results.

What sets this retreat apart isn't just the world-class venue, it's the people teaching you.

Michael Niss, Daniella Niss, and Ellen Korelitz are IPTPA Level 2 Certified teaching professionals who live and breathe pickleball. Enthusiastic, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping every player grow, they bring a coaching approach that is genuine and as fun as it is transformative.

With a 1:5 coach-to-player ratio, you won't get lost in the crowd. You'll get seen, coached, and challenged in the best possible way.

After a brief ability assessment on Day 1, you'll be grouped with players at your level, and the real work begins. Over three hours of reserved court time each day, clinics focus on the skills that actually move the needle:

• Shot selection and shot-making - know not just how to hit, but when and why
• Positioning and court awareness - be where you need to be before the ball gets there
• Partner dynamics - learn to play with your partner, not just next to them
• Game strategy - outsmart opponents, not just outplay them
• "Survive the Five" - master the critical opening exchange that decides most points

Michael and Daniella bring a gift for breaking down each shot into its component parts, making the technical feel intuitive. Ellen adds her signature PickleFitness sessions - a cardio-strengthening practice built around pickleball movement, agility, and (fair warning) a whole lot of laughing. It's fitness disguised as fun, and your home-court game will feel the difference.

When you return to your home courts, people turn you away from the novice courts and will point you to the pro courts!  And if that doesn’t happen, your friends will welcome you back with open arms.

New Hampshire's Only Jack Nicklaus Design Course - And It's Spectacular.

When you're not on the pickleball courts, you'll be teeing it up on one of New England's most celebrated rounds of golf. The Owl's Nest championship course is the only Jack Nicklaus Design course in the state of New Hampshire and it has earned recognition as the #6 best Nicklaus-designed course by value worldwide (NBC Golf Pass), ranked among more than 400 Nicklaus Design courses across 40 states and 45 countries.

Nestled in the breathtaking White Mountains, the par-72 layout offers elevation changes, stunning mountain vistas, and conditions that reward thoughtful, strategic play. Every hole tells a story, from the deceptively welcoming opener to the dramatic downhill par-4 16th ("Descent") with its panoramic views and heart-pounding approach, to the aptly named "Sweet Time" on 17 where birdies and eagles are well within reach.

Your group will tee off together in consecutive tee times, keeping the energy high and the camaraderie flowing. Golf carts are included, and a full set of TaylorMade clubs is available for those who travel light - men's right- and left-handed and women's sets all on site.

And because we believe golf should be as fun as it is challenging, on-course competitions will include:

• Closest to the pin
• Long drive
• Most accurate drive
• ...and some genuinely surprising challenges we'll keep under wraps until you're standing on the first tee 😊

Two full 18-hole rounds are included in the package. Golfers who can't get enough can add additional tee times or swap the credit toward a treatment at the WellNest Spa.

Daniella Niss

"She is an outstanding instructor who effectively combines advanced pickleball knowledge with limitless creativity. Her instructional style, as well as her ability to adapt to any level, creates an enjoyable and valuable learning experience for each of her students." — Norm Dickman, Delray Beach Pickleball Club President

Daniella Niss competes and has medaled in Pickleball tournaments throughout the United States, including US Nationals (3 times); Senior Nationals (player and referee); US Open (2-time medalist). Daniella is a Level 2 Certified Referee and part of the coaching staff for Delray Beach Pickleball Club's Intermediate Clinic.

Volunteerism and making a difference are important to Daniella. As a Delray Beach Pickleball Club Board Member, she establishes relationships through Pickleball in support of charitable organizations, including the Gift of Life, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Achievement Center for Children and Families of Delray Beach, Wounded Warriors, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

She oversees tournament operations for the Delray Beach Pickleball Club — 2021 had over 800 participants and 2022 had over 960 participants. Daniella's background is in education as a teacher and administrator, and using her knowledge in educational leadership, she enjoys teaching players of all levels.

Michael Niss

"He has been my instructor for the Intermediate Clinic through our Club. His 10-week curriculum showcases the strategies of the game to fully understand the game. He models these skills in a manner that is easy to understand and incorporate into the game. Each week the lesson builds from the last one. I have taken many clinics from other teachers, but Michael's lessons go above and beyond." — Debi D.

A sought-after Pickleball coach, Michael grew up in the Detroit area and moved to South Florida in 1985. He and his wife Daniella first discovered Pickleball in 2015 and have been playing together daily ever since. An accomplished tournament player, Michael competes in events throughout the United States, including as a two-time US Open Finalist; a gold medalist in the Tournament of Champions, PPA Mesa, and World Pickleball Open Championship; and a two-time gold medalist in the USDA Regional.

To date, he has had the opportunity to instruct and coach over 500 players of all skill levels (2.0–5.0). Michael is recognized throughout the Pickleball community for his advanced strategic insight, as well as his unique (and often humorous) ability to communicate constructive concepts.

Ellen Korelitz

If the day ends in a 'Y', you will find Ellen Korelitz on the Pickleball courts! She has played at least three hours a day, seven days a week for the past eight years.

Originally from Massachusetts, Ellen now resides in Boca Raton, Florida — a hotbed of Pickleball action. After a successful professional career in the corporate world, Ellen traded in her Montblanc pen for a Pickleball paddle. She coaches all levels of players in both one-on-one and small group settings, served as a consultant for a popular line of Pickleball clothing, and is a brand ambassador for Franklin Pickleball, one of the top Pickleball companies in the world.

Ellen has an impressive tournament record, medaling in singles', women's, and mixed doubles' tournaments — including The South Florida Slam, Davie Shootout, USAPA Atlantic Regionals, and Beer City Open, just to name a few.

She is an instructor for clinics of all types and has held several "learn to play" colloquiums, fast-tracking new players to immediate proficiency on the court. Ellen is passionate about combining her love for Pickleball with philanthropy and community outreach, supporting organizations including the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Gift of Life.

Fitness is critical to level up one's game and sustain health and longevity. Ellen conducts fun and engaging Pickleball fitness classes designed to build strength, coordination, and cardio health — all curated for the advancement of one's game. She guides participants through a paddle-integrated program consisting of warm up and cool down stretching, high intensity workouts, Pickleball-specific circuit training, Pickleball Tabata, and interval training for all fitness levels.

Carpe Dink'em ~ Seize the Dink, Seize the Day!

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