One of the nation’s longest-running camps, Total Tennis originally launched in 1978 at the Williston-Northampton School in Massachusetts before moving to a year-round location in Saugerties, New York in 1997. Set on 73 wooded acres, just over 100 miles from New York City, this 25-court facility is at once a tranquil retreat and a magnet for avid tennis players drawn by the five-hour-a-day programs, sumptuous meals prepared by a CIA-trained chef focused on local ingredients, and convivial atmosphere.
A rustic main lodge anchors the property. Check-in formalities take place there just off a large great room with a fireplace, baby grand piano, lots of sofas and chairs, and a bar open late afternoons. There’s also a modest pro shop, a game room and library, a TV room, and an expansive dining room furnished with large picnic tables, the better to encourage making new friends over dinner. Tennis art decorates the public spaces and rooms.
Those rooms, 43 in all, are scattered through the lodge and six cabins, and until recently these accommodations were, let’s call them, “basic.” Renovations in 2018, however, upgraded roughly three-quarters of the rooms, fitting them out with new furnishings, hardwood floors, and redone baths (the remaining quarter, now classified as “retro”, rent for less). About the same time, a new swimming pool and deck was constructed between “The Barn” (more about that later) and the five indoor courts, the latter with a cushioned surface and bright LED lighting. WiFi is now available throughout the rooms and public spaces, one more amenity to go along with the hot tub, day spa, fitness center, game room (in The Barn), and outdoor tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis courts. And though you might not expect it, the property is beautifully landscaped, with towering trees and beds of flowers and shrubs.
Total Tennis founder Ed Fondiller is using those enhancements as a springboard to launch the 73-acre property as a resort, calling it Kaatsbaan Lodge. “The idea is to lure people up to take a lesson or clinic, or hit on an open court, and then go hiking, biking, or rafting,” he told me. “Although we’re still a committed tennis camp, we’re no longer talking about just tennis. They can stay here, take advantage of the amenities and meals, and then use it as a base to explore the Hudson Valley and historic towns like Saugerties and Woodstock. We are really looking for ways to maximize the potential of this place, particularly in the summer.”
My experience with Total Tennis originally dates to its days at Williston-Northampton School. If the five-hour-a-day program persists from that era, the clientele now sport more arm sleeves and knee and ankle braces. On my last visit to Saugerties, I heard several campers, drawing presumably on past experience, already thinking ahead to how tired and sore they expected to be in a few days and scrambling to book time with the massage therapist. Five hours a day is demanding even on the red clay and artificial clay where much of the teaching takes place. Fondiller still strives to keep a student:pro ratio at 4:1. That assures more personal attention but at the same time ratchets up the number of balls you’ll hit in the course of the day. Such in the nature of his tennis-hungry clientele, however, that I saw four women who no sooner arrived than they donned tennis clothes and headed to the courts—never mind the rigorous schedule that lay ahead of them the next day. And although I wasn’t around to see it, my guess is they also took part in the optional round robin that takes place on Mondays and Saturdays—that’s after having put in five hours on court.
The tennis aside, Total Tennis has also always been about the camaraderie. Group dinners help foster it. So do the swimming pool and hot tub. On weekends, when crowds are larger, there’s often a DJ and dance music in the barn. That said, there’s not much that goes on there at night. Maybe catch some TV in the barn (there are no TVs or radios in the rooms); more likely, catch up and reading and, now that there’s good WiFi, social media.
Tennis Programs. Fondiller adopts a simple approach to his camp: “I try to keep it laid back and relaxed,” he told me. “I want to keep tennis in perspective. If you’re not out there having fun, you shouldn’t be playing.” He himself makes a a point to be on hand at the start of every weekend and midweek camp, introducing the program and helping to sort campers into compatible groups and pairing them with an instructor (campers generally work with the same pro throughout their stay). But the daily instruction—and ½-hour private lessons that are part of every package—he now leaves to his stable of experienced pros, headed by Saif Syed and Devarshi “Bubla” Mitra, who have been with him for 15 and 20 years respectively. All of them take their cue from Fondiller and keep the atmosphere light. Despite its 5-plus-hour-a-day format, this is not a boot camp.
Talk to any of the camp regulars, and the comment you hear over and over again is that they like the people who attend. The recidivism rate is high, so people frequently run into campers they’d met on previous visits. It is not unusual for 75 or more people to show up for a weekend camp.
Weekenders are almost exclusively adults, but midweek during the summer Total Tennis also offers options for juniors ages 6 to 17. When kids and parents come together, the juniors can take part in a summer camp that bundles tennis in the morning with other activities in the afternoon leaving parents free to indulge their passion for tennis without having to worry about their children.
Court Complex: There are 25 courts altogether: 11 red clay, 12 hard (5 of them indoors), and two artificial clay.
Caveat: Any program that puts you with the same pro throughout the week risks the occasional personality conflict. If you’re not happy, my advice is to ask to be switched, even if that means having to join a group of players above or below your level.
Off Court
Golf Courses: Although there is no golf course at the camp, there is one 18-hole course just up the road.
Spa & Fitness Center: A day spa, with six treatment rooms, makes a variety of massages available to campers and other guests. There is also a modest fitness center in a long, narrow room in the building that houses the indoor courts It has several pieces of Cardio equipment as well as multisport stations.
The camp has a recreational swimming pool open during the summer and fall, as well as a year-round hot tub.
Accommodations
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round, however the outdoor season runs from mid May to mid October. During the winter most people come for weekends or long weekends.
Travel Instructions: By Air: The nearest major airport is Albany, 47 miles to the north. By Car: Total Tennis is three miles from Exit 20 off the New York State Thruway. That puts it roughly 100 miles north of New York City. By Bus: Several bus lines connect New York City with Saugerties. You can phone from the drop-off point and someone from Total Tennis will pick you up. By Rail: The nearest Amtrak station is Rhinecliff, New York.
The two best things about Total Tennis are the food and the instruction. It is a wonderfully social tennis facility. The rooms are slightly less than luxurious but fully adequate. The decks are lovely to sit and relax. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The pros are very good at trying to group players at similar skill levels.
MW
Although I have not been back for awhile..the time at Total Tennis with friends was a really fun three days. We enjoyed the clinics with our instructor…good tennis and good fun. Meeting new people was also quite interesting. We are from Canada and enjoyed meeting with our next door neighbours. Am looking forward to doing this again and soon!
RG
The acomadations were very good the food was great and instruction was very good and conveniently located and price was reasonable
MA
Total tennis is an amazing camp! I have now been 3 times with my friends and spouse. The teaching is great with enthusiastic coaches, the rooms are comfy, clean and spacious and the food is AMAZING!! We are going again in June and i am counting down the days!!
DC
The scenery and food were amazing. The tennis instruction was very good and well organized. The accomodations are uniquely cool and comfortable.
KS
I truly enjoy going to Total Tennis camp a couple of times a year. The tennis pros and drills are terrific and customized to your needs.. You can really up your play and enjoy the game more. I always learn something I can put into my tennis toolbox. The grounds are beautiful, so are the mouton views. Lots of friendly guests and staff. playing more . Great farm to table local cuisine.
NT
Total Tennis was a great tennis experience! Superb pros, teaching on a personal level, isolating the elements of the game that need more work for each individual. The location is gorgeous, and the food is one of the best parts of the experience. I went there with friends, during a mostly rainy week, and the staff was willing to modify the schedule slightly, so as to keep the full instruction timetable with minimal indoor time!
SP
If you are looking for great instruction, fabulous food and breathtaking surroundings at a very reasonable price…….Check out Total Tennis. I love it and keep going back.??
AC
You can go enjoy tennis at any level from beginner to advanced. They are well organized and the courts are lovely and well kept. Food is fresh and delicious. I’ve gone many times over the past several years and still can’t wait to go again!
MS
I recommend this place with ease to friends, acquaintances and business associates. It is a place where tennis levels are taught from novice to about 4.0 levels, so it makes it desirable for many people. The instruction was well managed and performed in a professional fashion. The outdoor courts are in excellent shape and in a very picturesque setting, which makes Total Tennis a desirable place for a tennis vacation, either on a short or long term. Another plus that I will extend within my review is the healthy food provided with each meal. The menu is simple but tasty and adheres to the essentials elements of good nutritional values. I attended a few times that coincided with major tennis tournaments and wished that the TV featured the tennis channel. Is nothing better than watching high level performance tennis at the same time with taking daily tennis instruction. And the short coming here was that the entire resort had a tiny TV room ( only a few people were able to be part of it) and only one TV set. The lack of a larger more spacious and relaxing room designated for lounging and socializing makes this place having a kind of lonely atmosphere.
CW
I have been to Total Tennis twice. Each time I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The tennis instruction was fun. I found my game improved each time. The fast paced lessons left us with better abilities to react in a match. The assistance with strategy and technique just made my game better. The food is great. The lodging is good. I came with my team and we always had a space to meet as a group. That said it was among the other people at the tennis camp who were a lot of fun.
BB
Strengths: On the adult summer weekend tennis camp, you play a LOT of tennis. The instruction was very good, and how they grouped us was good but could have been better. The food was very good. It’s served buffet style and attendees sit at tables in an open room. It’s closer to NYC than other locations I’d attended adult tennis camp. Weaknesses: The rooms/decor felt like being in summer camp. Too rustic, even given the price more affordable than other tennis camps. However, they advertised that they have renovated most of the rooms. This would make the experience more positive.
KS
This was my 4th year at Total Tennis. It is an amazing experience from the tennis to the food to the staff to the views! I always take a large group with me and I have never had anyone less than thrilled with their experience. Just got back and I can’t wait to start planning next year!
KS
Rustic, but clean and nice enough. Plenty of tennis courts. I suggest going with your own group because the groupings – you may get stuck with someone who’s not the right age/energy level you are seeking. I think they should try doing open drills for an hour or two to see how everyone plays, and then match people up.
ML
If your looking first for great tennis lessons you will find it here! but what I loved about total tennis was the atmosphere and beautiful upstate Catskill back drop. Anytime of year upstate NY is beautiful and at Total Tennis you can play indoor and outdoors depending on the season! I loved that family style meals where you get a chance to meet all the people you are taking lessons with.
JL
Terrific Tennis. Great food. Rooms are adequate, tvs would be nice..
KM
I loved loved loved my stay at Total Tennis! It was all about playing tennis and eating satisfying meals and relaxing on the pretty grounds, using the sauna and sleeping deeply. The other people there were friendly and down to earth– we all are there for the same reason– to play more tennis. I highly recommend it.
SP
I had a great experience at total tennis. The amount of tennis that is played is excellent. The rooms were nice and the food was awesome. It was nice that there was no TV in the rooms and everyone ate together. It was a nice change of pace. The one negative I have is I wish I got to play with more of a verity of players and different instructors.
KM
Good overall instruction. A good places to get back into tennis shape over 2-3 days of extended group and private lessons. The food is wonderful. The rooms were dated when I was last there but I read a renovation has improved the living quarters. The evening entertainment depends on when you go. I love the fall when the leave are turning. You can sit out and sip wine and enjoy the scenery. I’ve been to Total Tennis three times and look forward to going again. I’m a 4.0 USTA active player.
KS
One of the things I love about Total Tennis is that it really DOES have something for everyone–the adults in our family have had wonderful, solo restorative getaways there and our kids had a great time at the summer program. It’s really a special place.
BG
Total Tennis is if you enjoy tennis, solid instruction and fresh mountain air. The atmosphere is quiet and the ambience is overall quite welcoming.
HM
Fun tennis boot camp in the Catskillss. Great food.
EN
Strength is in the well organized and professionally ran tennis program. Facility needs a little TLC though, but I know they have been working on it.
TO
Great tennis,lodging and food….friendly..great instruction, a huge fire in lodge after tennis. Masages,hot tub. Location in scenic Catskills near Woodstock..
TL
I love going to Total Tennis with my girlfriends. We have the absolute best times there. The tennis is fantastic. My passion is to play and I love playing all day. The instruction is great. The food is a bonus; it is absolutely incredible. I love being there.
SP
Great tennis! Great food in a beautiful setting. Love Yotal TENNIS!!
CO
This place is great. It is not fancy but it is very clean and comfortable. It’s a good place to come with a group of friends or team mates for training. The food is always top-notch.
MJ
The instructors are excellent and you will learn a lot in the time allotted. The food is of exceptional high quality and very healthy. I have had the pleasure of enjoying g the camp several times.
DG
I love, love love it here! The tennis is always fun with great instructors. The foods gets 5 stars*****! Dan the chef cooks from scratch, a lot of the produce is local, and the food is plentiful with a lot of choices and delicious! Also there are wonderful massages available. There’s a roaring fireplace in the winter, and wine and cheese are complimentary in the evening. Rooms are clean and comfortable. One of my favorite places ever!
FB
They run a great tennis camp for adults. There is not much evening activity. The food is great. Just received email letting us know that the larger rooms have been redone. Looking forward to staying in a new large room.
DF
Our team loved our trip to toal tennis! Our pro, Saif was outstanding! He helped everyone in our group improve their skills in one weekend. He was helpful, respectful, energetic and insightful. The food at total tennis is delicious. We loved every meal and had plenty to eat and a variety of foods to please everyone. Can’t wait to go back!
AS
Had the best time at Total Tennis. amazing instruction, fabulous food and quaint living! Can’t wait to go back!!
JM
Guaranteed of leaving Total Tennis a better tennis player than when you arrived. Lots of situational drills, personal tips and instruction, and plenty of play each day you are at Total Tennis. Group and private lessons included. Food is excellent. Overall a very comfortable environment and all personnel are friendly and approachable.
LB
Total tennis is for the ultimate tennis buff, which I am. After two days of instructions I felt my game was improved. The instructors provided good feedback . I especially liked the one half hour of private instruction. The accomodations were adequate and the food was delicious. I cannot wait to back this summer.
MZ
Probably the best food of any resort, and terrific tennis instruction. Havnt been there in a while, but remember having loads of fun with great instructors and and and really nice bunch of people.
AL
Strengths are the whole experience (not necessarily each individual component). Everything is fun. It’s a pleasure to be at Total Tennis and I wish I had the time to make 2 trips a year. Unfortunately it’s once every few years. It’s a lively place with a lot of energy. The other guests are always fun and it is a very social environment. The last time I went I also took advantage of the spa. I can look up her name, but masseuse was hands down fantastic. My mom and I were both raving!
WW
Excellent coaching-almost non-stop! The food was beyond anything I expected.
MM
I have been visiting Total Tennis for about six years and really love it. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the food is amazing. The pros are very helpful and encouraging. I always travel with a group of friends and we look forward to it every time.
JN
Total Tennis is my happy place. I have done 3-day programs there ~8 times over the past 15 years. The tennis instruction is perfect – instructors don’t try to radically change your game, but meet you where you are and determine a few key areas on which to focus. All of the instructors I’ve had, without exception, have been friendly, fun, and skilled at how to work with adult players. All the drills and games are appropriate and effective for the group. I appreciate that groups are with the same instructor for the whole program, so you can build a relationship with them and they can hone in on consistently reinforcing areas you are working on. The setting is stunning, with the courts in a valley with mountains and woods behind them. Accommodations in the past have been comfortable and adequate, most with beautiful view of the Catskills – from what I have seen in emails and their website they have done beautiful renovations of all their rooms. Every time I’ve gone I’ve gotten a massage, used their hot tub and outdoor pool. All of these amenities are wonderful, particularly the spa staff. In the evenings there are fun happy hours, games and socializing in family style dining. By the end of the three day experience you usually have met and chatted with everyone in the group and found people to be friendly. It feels like a summer camp with people who are all just so happy to be there and share their tennis passion. The absolute best feature of the resort though, besides excellent tennis, is exceptional food! The chef is outstanding, cooking healthy, locally sourced food that rivals any top rated restaurant. I haven’t been in a few years due to a tennis injury, but can’t wait to go back!
DP
A wonderful tennis experience. Lots of excellent drills. Insightful instruction. Great to be with people who love the game. Weakness: the room I stayed in was bare boned, though I understand that they have subsequently upgraded many of the rooms. And, by the way, outstanding food.
SB
Fun tennis, great friends, delicious food.
GM
Great weekend away for Tennis. Lovely surroundings and good facilities. Wish I had been in a group which was the same level as me, as the instruction did not push me. Would have liked the instructor to move me into a more suitable group.
BP
My husband and I stayed at total tennis for a weekend. Wet found it to be a great camp with very nice accommodations, delicious food, a lovely setting and most importantly wonderful tennis instructors. We had a lot of fun and leaned a lot in a short time. We will definitely reopen!
MR
Last year was our first experience at Total Tennis and we had a great time. The instruction was very good and we had a lot of playing time over the weekend stay. The tennis courts were in good shape and varied in playing surface. The food was very good and the accomodations were comfortable, but rustic. They had a fun barn dance with a dj. They offer massages and have a nice hot tub. The surrounding area is very picturesque. We are going back with a group of friends in 2018.
CT
Total Tennis is a great get-a-way with friends and an amazing way to strengthen your game. The food is amazing! The instructors are really helpful as well. I highly recommend you treat yourself.
NR
This tennis camp provides 5 hours of excellent instruction with 1 private 1/2 hour lesson which is fabulous. Great food. Lots of fun. A wonderful place conveniently located to provide a wonderful opportunity to visit with your tennis team or tennis buddies.
TI
Great tennis facilities and instructions! Unbelievable 5-star restaurant quality food with lots of locally grown meats and veggies, including from their own organic garden. I also appreciate not having luxury accommodations, which help keep the cost down. All of this is only a 2-hour ride form New York City in the beautiful hilly setting! I love and highly recommend Total Tennis!
DM
The program is awesome. It’s a great mixture of learning and experience while helping to challenge you to your ‘best potential’ . I particularly got the most out of the one-on-one feedback and the personal improvement objective, not to mention the ability to play on multiple surfaces in and outdoors. I’ve recommended to many friends over the years and would go more often myself time permitting.
EL
Excellent camp. Exceptional instructors, 5 Star dining and a relaxed atmosphere
LD
I love coming to TotalTennis, whether in the winter or the summer. The teaching is excellent, great fun and you get to play a lot of tennis. The food is amazing and the general atmosphere is very friendly and lively. The summer bbqs are a real treat. Beautiful surroundings and the accommodation is very comfortable.
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366 Reviews on “Total Tennis - Kaatsbaan Lodge”
The two best things about Total Tennis are the food and the instruction. It is a wonderfully social tennis facility. The rooms are slightly less than luxurious but fully adequate. The decks are lovely to sit and relax. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The pros are very good at trying to group players at similar skill levels.
Although I have not been back for awhile..the time at Total Tennis with friends was a really fun three days. We enjoyed the clinics with our instructor…good tennis and good fun. Meeting new people was also quite interesting. We are from Canada and enjoyed meeting with our next door neighbours. Am looking forward to doing this again and soon!
The acomadations were very good the food was great and instruction was very good and conveniently located and price was reasonable
Total tennis is an amazing camp! I have now been 3 times with my friends and spouse. The teaching is great with enthusiastic coaches, the rooms are comfy, clean and spacious and the food is AMAZING!! We are going again in June and i am counting down the days!!
The scenery and food were amazing. The tennis instruction was very good and well organized. The accomodations are uniquely cool and comfortable.
I truly enjoy going to Total Tennis camp a couple of times a year. The tennis pros and drills are terrific and customized to your needs.. You can really up your play and enjoy the game more. I always learn something I can put into my tennis toolbox. The grounds are beautiful, so are the mouton views. Lots of friendly guests and staff. playing more . Great farm to table local cuisine.
Total Tennis was a great tennis experience! Superb pros, teaching on a personal level, isolating the elements of the game that need more work for each individual. The location is gorgeous, and the food is one of the best parts of the experience. I went there with friends, during a mostly rainy week, and the staff was willing to modify the schedule slightly, so as to keep the full instruction timetable with minimal indoor time!
If you are looking for great instruction, fabulous food and breathtaking surroundings at a very reasonable price…….Check out Total Tennis. I love it and keep going back.??
You can go enjoy tennis at any level from beginner to advanced. They are well organized and the courts are lovely and well kept. Food is fresh and delicious. I’ve gone many times over the past several years and still can’t wait to go again!
I recommend this place with ease to friends, acquaintances and business associates. It is a place where tennis levels are taught from novice to about 4.0 levels, so it makes it desirable for many people. The instruction was well managed and performed in a professional fashion. The outdoor courts are in excellent shape and in a very picturesque setting, which makes Total Tennis a desirable place for a tennis vacation, either on a short or long term. Another plus that I will extend within my review is the healthy food provided with each meal. The menu is simple but tasty and adheres to the essentials elements of good nutritional values. I attended a few times that coincided with major tennis tournaments and wished that the TV featured the tennis channel. Is nothing better than watching high level performance tennis at the same time with taking daily tennis instruction. And the short coming here was that the entire resort had a tiny TV room ( only a few people were able to be part of it) and only one TV set. The lack of a larger more spacious and relaxing room designated for lounging and socializing makes this place having a kind of lonely atmosphere.
I have been to Total Tennis twice. Each time I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The tennis instruction was fun. I found my game improved each time. The fast paced lessons left us with better abilities to react in a match. The assistance with strategy and technique just made my game better. The food is great. The lodging is good. I came with my team and we always had a space to meet as a group. That said it was among the other people at the tennis camp who were a lot of fun.
Strengths: On the adult summer weekend tennis camp, you play a LOT of tennis. The instruction was very good, and how they grouped us was good but could have been better. The food was very good. It’s served buffet style and attendees sit at tables in an open room. It’s closer to NYC than other locations I’d attended adult tennis camp. Weaknesses: The rooms/decor felt like being in summer camp. Too rustic, even given the price more affordable than other tennis camps. However, they advertised that they have renovated most of the rooms. This would make the experience more positive.
This was my 4th year at Total Tennis. It is an amazing experience from the tennis to the food to the staff to the views! I always take a large group with me and I have never had anyone less than thrilled with their experience. Just got back and I can’t wait to start planning next year!
Rustic, but clean and nice enough. Plenty of tennis courts. I suggest going with your own group because the groupings – you may get stuck with someone who’s not the right age/energy level you are seeking. I think they should try doing open drills for an hour or two to see how everyone plays, and then match people up.
If your looking first for great tennis lessons you will find it here! but what I loved about total tennis was the atmosphere and beautiful upstate Catskill back drop. Anytime of year upstate NY is beautiful and at Total Tennis you can play indoor and outdoors depending on the season! I loved that family style meals where you get a chance to meet all the people you are taking lessons with.
Terrific Tennis. Great food. Rooms are adequate, tvs would be nice..
I loved loved loved my stay at Total Tennis! It was all about playing tennis and eating satisfying meals and relaxing on the pretty grounds, using the sauna and sleeping deeply. The other people there were friendly and down to earth– we all are there for the same reason– to play more tennis. I highly recommend it.
I had a great experience at total tennis. The amount of tennis that is played is excellent. The rooms were nice and the food was awesome. It was nice that there was no TV in the rooms and everyone ate together. It was a nice change of pace. The one negative I have is I wish I got to play with more of a verity of players and different instructors.
Good overall instruction. A good places to get back into tennis shape over 2-3 days of extended group and private lessons. The food is wonderful. The rooms were dated when I was last there but I read a renovation has improved the living quarters. The evening entertainment depends on when you go. I love the fall when the leave are turning. You can sit out and sip wine and enjoy the scenery. I’ve been to Total Tennis three times and look forward to going again. I’m a 4.0 USTA active player.
One of the things I love about Total Tennis is that it really DOES have something for everyone–the adults in our family have had wonderful, solo restorative getaways there and our kids had a great time at the summer program. It’s really a special place.
Total Tennis is if you enjoy tennis, solid instruction and fresh mountain air. The atmosphere is quiet and the ambience is overall quite welcoming.
Fun tennis boot camp in the Catskillss. Great food.
Strength is in the well organized and professionally ran tennis program. Facility needs a little TLC though, but I know they have been working on it.
Great tennis,lodging and food….friendly..great instruction, a huge fire in lodge after tennis. Masages,hot tub. Location in scenic Catskills near Woodstock..
I love going to Total Tennis with my girlfriends. We have the absolute best times there. The tennis is fantastic. My passion is to play and I love playing all day. The instruction is great. The food is a bonus; it is absolutely incredible. I love being there.
Great tennis! Great food in a beautiful setting. Love Yotal TENNIS!!
This place is great. It is not fancy but it is very clean and comfortable. It’s a good place to come with a group of friends or team mates for training. The food is always top-notch.
The instructors are excellent and you will learn a lot in the time allotted. The food is of exceptional high quality and very healthy. I have had the pleasure of enjoying g the camp several times.
I love, love love it here! The tennis is always fun with great instructors. The foods gets 5 stars*****! Dan the chef cooks from scratch, a lot of the produce is local, and the food is plentiful with a lot of choices and delicious! Also there are wonderful massages available. There’s a roaring fireplace in the winter, and wine and cheese are complimentary in the evening. Rooms are clean and comfortable. One of my favorite places ever!
They run a great tennis camp for adults. There is not much evening activity. The food is great. Just received email letting us know that the larger rooms have been redone. Looking forward to staying in a new large room.
Our team loved our trip to toal tennis! Our pro, Saif was outstanding! He helped everyone in our group improve their skills in one weekend. He was helpful, respectful, energetic and insightful. The food at total tennis is delicious. We loved every meal and had plenty to eat and a variety of foods to please everyone. Can’t wait to go back!
Had the best time at Total Tennis. amazing instruction, fabulous food and quaint living! Can’t wait to go back!!
Guaranteed of leaving Total Tennis a better tennis player than when you arrived. Lots of situational drills, personal tips and instruction, and plenty of play each day you are at Total Tennis. Group and private lessons included. Food is excellent. Overall a very comfortable environment and all personnel are friendly and approachable.
Total tennis is for the ultimate tennis buff, which I am. After two days of instructions I felt my game was improved. The instructors provided good feedback . I especially liked the one half hour of private instruction. The accomodations were adequate and the food was delicious. I cannot wait to back this summer.
Probably the best food of any resort, and terrific tennis instruction. Havnt been there in a while, but remember having loads of fun with great instructors and and and really nice bunch of people.
Strengths are the whole experience (not necessarily each individual component). Everything is fun. It’s a pleasure to be at Total Tennis and I wish I had the time to make 2 trips a year. Unfortunately it’s once every few years. It’s a lively place with a lot of energy. The other guests are always fun and it is a very social environment. The last time I went I also took advantage of the spa. I can look up her name, but masseuse was hands down fantastic. My mom and I were both raving!
Excellent coaching-almost non-stop! The food was beyond anything I expected.
I have been visiting Total Tennis for about six years and really love it. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the food is amazing. The pros are very helpful and encouraging. I always travel with a group of friends and we look forward to it every time.
Total Tennis is my happy place. I have done 3-day programs there ~8 times over the past 15 years. The tennis instruction is perfect – instructors don’t try to radically change your game, but meet you where you are and determine a few key areas on which to focus. All of the instructors I’ve had, without exception, have been friendly, fun, and skilled at how to work with adult players. All the drills and games are appropriate and effective for the group. I appreciate that groups are with the same instructor for the whole program, so you can build a relationship with them and they can hone in on consistently reinforcing areas you are working on. The setting is stunning, with the courts in a valley with mountains and woods behind them. Accommodations in the past have been comfortable and adequate, most with beautiful view of the Catskills – from what I have seen in emails and their website they have done beautiful renovations of all their rooms. Every time I’ve gone I’ve gotten a massage, used their hot tub and outdoor pool. All of these amenities are wonderful, particularly the spa staff. In the evenings there are fun happy hours, games and socializing in family style dining. By the end of the three day experience you usually have met and chatted with everyone in the group and found people to be friendly. It feels like a summer camp with people who are all just so happy to be there and share their tennis passion. The absolute best feature of the resort though, besides excellent tennis, is exceptional food! The chef is outstanding, cooking healthy, locally sourced food that rivals any top rated restaurant. I haven’t been in a few years due to a tennis injury, but can’t wait to go back!
A wonderful tennis experience. Lots of excellent drills. Insightful instruction. Great to be with people who love the game. Weakness: the room I stayed in was bare boned, though I understand that they have subsequently upgraded many of the rooms. And, by the way, outstanding food.
Fun tennis, great friends, delicious food.
Great weekend away for Tennis. Lovely surroundings and good facilities. Wish I had been in a group which was the same level as me, as the instruction did not push me. Would have liked the instructor to move me into a more suitable group.
My husband and I stayed at total tennis for a weekend. Wet found it to be a great camp with very nice accommodations, delicious food, a lovely setting and most importantly wonderful tennis instructors. We had a lot of fun and leaned a lot in a short time. We will definitely reopen!
Last year was our first experience at Total Tennis and we had a great time. The instruction was very good and we had a lot of playing time over the weekend stay. The tennis courts were in good shape and varied in playing surface. The food was very good and the accomodations were comfortable, but rustic. They had a fun barn dance with a dj. They offer massages and have a nice hot tub. The surrounding area is very picturesque. We are going back with a group of friends in 2018.
Total Tennis is a great get-a-way with friends and an amazing way to strengthen your game. The food is amazing! The instructors are really helpful as well. I highly recommend you treat yourself.
This tennis camp provides 5 hours of excellent instruction with 1 private 1/2 hour lesson which is fabulous. Great food. Lots of fun. A wonderful place conveniently located to provide a wonderful opportunity to visit with your tennis team or tennis buddies.
Great tennis facilities and instructions! Unbelievable 5-star restaurant quality food with lots of locally grown meats and veggies, including from their own organic garden. I also appreciate not having luxury accommodations, which help keep the cost down. All of this is only a 2-hour ride form New York City in the beautiful hilly setting! I love and highly recommend Total Tennis!
The program is awesome. It’s a great mixture of learning and experience while helping to challenge you to your ‘best potential’ . I particularly got the most out of the one-on-one feedback and the personal improvement objective, not to mention the ability to play on multiple surfaces in and outdoors. I’ve recommended to many friends over the years and would go more often myself time permitting.
Excellent camp. Exceptional instructors, 5 Star dining and a relaxed atmosphere
I love coming to TotalTennis, whether in the winter or the summer. The teaching is excellent, great fun and you get to play a lot of tennis. The food is amazing and the general atmosphere is very friendly and lively. The summer bbqs are a real treat. Beautiful surroundings and the accommodation is very comfortable.