Desert Tennis. Redefined.
THE BOULDERS
Scottsdale, Arizona
4 Nights • Wednesday–Sunday
Tennis • Desert • Luxury • Escape
Trade the Minnesota winter for four nights of tennis, sunshine and spectacular Sonoran Desert scenery at The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale.
Set among massive granite rock formations, desert landscapes and towering cacti, The Boulders provides an extraordinary setting for a small-group tennis getaway.
This shorter retreat is designed for players who want a concentrated tennis experience without committing to an entire week away.
Play in the Arizona sunshine, enjoy professional instruction and hosted match play, and still have plenty of time to relax and experience one of the Southwest's most distinctive resort destinations.
The Racquet Experience
Your retreat will feature professionally hosted tennis sessions with Dan Mainzer, Host Professional, combining instruction, drills, doubles strategy, match play and friendly competition.
With morning and afternoon sessions scheduled throughout the retreat, you'll enjoy plenty of court time while still having time between sessions to relax and enjoy the resort.
Typical Retreat Schedule
Wednesday — Arrival • Check-in • Welcome
Thursday — Morning Tennis Session; Afternoon Tennis Session
Friday — Morning Tennis Session; Afternoon Tennis Session
Saturday — Morning Tennis Session; Afternoon Tennis Session
Sunday — Departure
The final playing schedule may be adjusted based on weather, group needs and court availability. Optional Sunday play is not guaranteed.
Your Stay
Spend four nights surrounded by the extraordinary landscape of Arizona's Sonoran Desert.
The Boulders combines upscale Southwestern accommodations with dramatic natural surroundings, resort amenities and convenient access to the tennis facilities.
Depending on the final room arrangements for our group, accommodations may include the resort's distinctive casitas or other selected resort accommodations.
Between tennis sessions, guests have time to enjoy the resort, relax by the pool, explore the surrounding desert or simply unwind in the Arizona sunshine.
Your Retreat Includes
- 4 nights accommodations at The Boulders
- Professional tennis instruction & hosted play with Dan Mainzer
- Scheduled court fees
- Breakfast during the retreat
- Tennis balls & necessary court equipment
- Group/local transportation arrangements included in the retreat package
- Access to included resort amenities
- Personal retreat hosting throughout the stay
Playing Level
High Intermediate – Advanced (NTRP 3.5–4.5)
The right group makes the retreat.
Our retreats are intentionally organized around compatible playing levels. Keeping players within an appropriate range allows us to create better drills, competitive match play and a more enjoyable on-court experience for everyone.
UTR-rated players are welcome as well. Because NTRP and UTR do not have a direct one-to-one conversion, simply provide your current UTR when you inquire.
Not sure of your rating? No problem. Tell us about your playing background and Dan will personally help determine whether the retreat is the right fit.
Beyond the Courts
The Boulders experience extends well beyond tennis.
Between sessions, relax by the pool, explore the Sonoran Desert landscape, enjoy the resort's dining and amenities or simply spend some time in the Arizona sunshine.
Guests Looking for Additional Experiences May Choose From:
- Spa experiences
- Golf
- Hiking & desert walks
- Swimming & pool time
- Resort dining
- Shopping
- Exploring Scottsdale and the surrounding area
- Other optional Arizona excursions
Optional excursions and activities are not included in the retreat price.
Getting There
Guests are responsible for arranging their own airfare to Arizona.
Local/group transportation arrangements included in the retreat package will be coordinated with confirmed retreat guests.
Specific arrival instructions and recommended flight timing will be provided before the retreat.
Airfare is not included.
What’s Not Included
- Airfare
- Lunches and dinners
- Alcoholic beverages
- Golf
- Spa services
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
- Travel insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Good to Know
- 4 Nights • Wednesday–Sunday
- Small Group • Limited Availability
- Minimum 4 playing guests required for this retreat to operate.
- Non-playing spouses, partners and companions are welcome when accommodations permit but do not count toward the minimum number of playing guests.
- Playing level will be confirmed with Dan before a reservation is accepted.
- A $1,000 per-person deposit is required after participation has been confirmed and applies toward the total retreat price.
- No payment is required to submit an inquiry.
Retreat Pricing
Pricing is based on the occupancy arrangements shown above.
Option 1
1 Player • Private Room
$3,500 total
One playing guest occupying their own private room. Includes four nights accommodations, the complete tennis retreat program, breakfast and standard retreat inclusions.
Option 2
1 Player + 1 Non-Playing Companion • Shared Room
$4,100 total per couple
One playing guest plus a non-playing spouse, partner, friend or companion sharing the same room. The companion shares the accommodations and receives the applicable breakfast, transportation and standard non-tennis retreat inclusions, but does not participate in the organized tennis program.
Option 3
2 Players • Shared Room
$4,750 total per couple
Two playing guests sharing the same room. Both guests participate in the complete tennis retreat program and receive the standard retreat inclusions.