DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF LONGEVITY
CENTENARIAN PICKLEBALL RETREAT
Join Our Retreat in Beautiful Carmel Valley
May 25-30, 2025
6 Days of Wellness, Wisdom, & World-Class Pickleball
Led by Dr. Ernie Medina, Longevity Zone resident, PhD in Preventative Health, and USAPA Chairman
Daily Pickleball
Improve your game with expert instruction and match play.
Centenarian-Inspired Cuisine
Savor farm-to-table meals prepared by award-winning local chefs.
Breathtaking Hikes
Explore the stunning Santa Lucia Mountain range.
Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the Refuge hydrothermal spa with admission and massage add-ons.
What Set Us Apart
Focus on Longevity:
Travel from Okinawa to Costa Rica, all from beautiful Carmel Valley, learning the lifestyle secrets that have helped centenarians all over the world live to over 100.
Luxurious Setting:
Escape from your everyday stress, focus on your health and connect with likeminded individuals at our 24-acre resort located along the Carmel River.
Scientific Approach:
See improvements with your own eyes with a state-of-the-art BIA body scan, VO2 sub-max testing, and a one-on-one personal consultation.
Pickleball Expertise:
Create a community on the courts and improve your game with top-tier instruction and friendly competitive play that concludes with a Pickleball tournament.
Luxurious Accommodations
6 nights at the award-winning Gardener Ranch
Your Package Includes:
- 6 nights’ accommodation at the award-winning Gardener Ranch
- Cuisine prepared by local, award-winning chefs
- Daily pickleball clinics and structured play with Dr. Ernie Medina
- Longevity lifestyle workshops and activities
- Hiking in the Santa Lucia Mountains
- State-of-the-art health assessments
Meet Your Coach
Dr. Ernie Medina
Dr. Medina is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest potential through a holistic lifestyle, focusing on physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being. Known as the “Physical Activity Evangelist” he resides in California’s longevity zone, Loma Linda.
A RELAXING SETTING
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Frequently Asked Questions
All skill levels are encouraged to join, from beginners to advanced players.
Bring comfortable clothing, pickleball gear, fitness clothing, and a swimwear.
- Request a reservation: When you have decided to book a retreat session, please complete a request a reservation form, found on the retreat page.
- As soon as we receive your submission, we will contact you to complete payment and discuss any special requests you may have.
Single occupancy offers privacy and personal space, while double occupancy is great for attending with a friend or partner, and it also helps reduce costs.
Due to the limited availability and the nature of our retreat offerings, cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat start date are non-refundable. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. Should you need to cancel within the non-refundable period, we will make every effort to transfer your registration to another participant or apply it towards a future retreat, subject to availability. In the unlikely event that Gardener Ranch must cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund.