Spring tennis is in full swing at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch. The weather is warm, though not quite as fierce as summers in the hill country of Texas tend to be. With the beautiful weather and the calm before the summer rush, there’s no better time to plan a tennis getaway to the Ranch.
Attending Adult Tennis Camps at Newks as a Couple
Newks has had an influx of tennis-loving couples attending their camps this year. Their adult camps are fun for solo travelers, league teams, and couples alike. With their 4:1 camper to pro ratio, couples of differing levels can attend and both receive a fantastic week of practice. Newks customizes their program to each player, and no one will leave feeling that they didn’t get enough time on court. Couples are able to work on their games separately with individualized coaching, or they can ask to play some mixed doubles for a fun switch up.
Newks Adult Tennis Directors, Stephen Rogers and Teg Lozano, are always providing feedback and guidance to guests and love being able to give tips that guests can take home and work on. Regarding couples visiting the Ranch, Stephen has said that it’s awesome to see couples share their love for tennis and getting to come and spend a full week or weekend working on their games together or separately is always a joy to see. Whatever works best for each couple is always accommodated by the coaches. Regardless, guests will always return home having received the most out of their visit to Newks.
The Newks Experience During an Adult Tennis Camp
Anyone attending the Ranch is sure to have a wonderful experience. Every night can be a date night for a couple traveling to the Ranch, with a variety of accommodations available depending on preference. With all meals, the hot tub, pool, and the Billabong Bar just a short walk from any room on the Ranch, it’s easy to make the most out of the time spent together. Newks also has a massage therapist that guests are able to schedule with during their visit. Simply ask reservations for the masseuse’s contact information, and schedule an in-room massage during your stay. It’s the perfect way to decompress and rid your body of some of the soreness that comes from being on-court for multiple hours during the day.
If there happens to be only one tennis enthusiast on your trip, that is easily accommodated as well. The reservations staff is happy to provide a package including meals for one guest staying on Ranch who is not taking part in the tennis activities. While a good portion of time is spent on court, there is plenty on the Ranch and in the nearby area to entertain anyone. Newks has a pool, hot tub, onsite gym, and lovely areas throughout the property to take a nice stroll. The pro shop is a wonderful spot to pick up souvenirs to commemorate time spent on John Newcombe’s Ranch. There is also ample time for watching tennis as well. The courtside hotel rooms and condos are a perfect location to view your partner’s tennis practice. The buffet meals served in the Waltzing Matilda are plentiful and delicious, and it’s a perfect place for couples to sync back up after a morning spent apart.
In and Around Newks
The growing town of New Braunfels is a huge draw to visiting tennis players as well. The reservations staff at Newks is always happy to help customize a guest’s visit if they prefer to venture into town for an afternoon or an evening. While the Billabong Bar located on Ranch provides top notch entertainment, some guests may want to see what watering holes the local town can offer. While New Braunfels is growing, there is still the small town feel when downtown, and it’s a short 15 minute drive from the Ranch. The town of Gruene is also a short drive away, where guests can delight in antique shopping, catch some live music at Gruene Hall (the oldest dance hall in Texas), and enjoy river-front dining at local restaurants.
The Newks staff pride themselves on giving guests the maximum amount of tennis that they want. Whether that is satiated by the typical clinics, skipping an afternoon or morning, or even adding some live ball hitting and serving between sessions, every level of player will leave the Ranch exhausted but excited and motivated to work on their game when they return home. Couples are able to motivate one another to keep working on their respective games with what they learned at Newks. Don’t hesitate to book a week or weekend visit now, and enjoy your next getaway with a partner, spouse, league team, or solo at Newks!
