NE Tennis Holidays
#1 U.S. tennis camp; VT/FL/NH Cape Cod;Fine dining/lodging
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Here's what others have had to say about Sugarbush Resort and New England Tennis Holidays at Sugarbush.
"Staff was accommodating to one's tennis needs; camp fosters congenial social atmosphere"—M.B., Adv. Int., August 2010
"stengths: learning is fun. 4 to 1 campers vs staff or better. Very Capable staff. Group cohesion. All strenghts are leveraged. Exc. courts.
weakness: not enuf singles strategy coaching"—J.G., Int., August 2010
"There are many strengths: great location, wonderful pros who know how to teach and are very friendly and lots of fun. I attend the camp on my own and always feel very well taken care of. I would recommend NETH to anyone who loves tennis and wants to improve their game."—J.S., Int., August 2010
"Outstanding teachers, very friendly. Impressed that they joined you for dinner and let them bend their ears off hours.
I was impressed with the number of returnees -
including one couple who have gone to at least a dozen of their camps, a few of the visits at their Florida site.
Weakness: little hard to locate site, tho not problem for me. Courts are tiered,tho again,not a problem. Strongly recommend."—D.N., Int., August 2010
"I have been attending this camp for years and it never fails to satisfy. This is the first time I have been to their gorgeous Sugarbush location. The pros are always phenomenal. I really enjoye the small group instruction as well as the large group social aspect for meals. I can't wait to go again next summer!"—M.C., Adv. Int., August 2010
"This was my first tennis getaway and it was great. The instructors were friendly and helpful. They gave individual attention as needed and made it fun. Having meals together was a great way to get to know the other players."—L.F., Int., August 2010
"Great tennis instruction; fun drills that helped reinforce what we were learning; beautiful setting. Overall,I would highly recommend NETH."—K.M., Adv. Int., August 2010
"NE Tennis Holidays provides superb,individualized tennis instruction within a fun, fast-paced, group format. My husband, myself, and my two twenty-something year olds just returned from a glorious week at Sugarbush! I always learn something new at this camp that sticks with me all year long. The pros are very attentive and insightful, not to mention fun and very personable! The resort itself cannot be beat in terms of beauty and luxurious accommodations. I give this program an A+!"—S.A., Int., August 2010
"Kurt and staff provide a very professional and relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for the recreational player such as myself. They meet you at your skill level and provide you with instruction and tips to elevate your play to the next level. They made each day fun, yet filled with great tennis intruction."—J.M., Int., August 2010
"We have experienced other tennis camps/resorts, from New Hampshire to South Carolina. However, this one, N.E.T.H., is surely the absolute best!!! The teachers are marvelous, all giving us very personalized, not rote, commentaries throughout. They are serious here about tennis, as it is a five hour daily program - fantastic fun!! The Har-True courts are great; indoor courts here too, just in case of rain. The food at both restaurants is wonderful. The condo's are most welcoming and comfortable. There is a lot to do when not playing tennis, as well. We strongly urge you to come here and learn to play better tennis - you won't regret it! Plus, the price is right!!!"—C.S., Adv. Int., August 2010
"We have taken part in this FABULOUS tennis camp several times. Firstly, the instruction is indeed the best. Each student is given a huge amount of personal attention, with very specific, helpful feedback all the time. The teaching pro's are terrific; Kurt really knows how to run a tennis program! We love the fact that there are at least 5 hours daily of instruction. Most other places offer far fewer hours on court. We urge everyone to come here and really improve one's tennis game! The ambience is beautiful at Sugarbush, too! The food was excellent, accommodations most comfortable. We hated to leave!! So lovely - lots to do off the courts, as well! Wow!!!!!!!!!!"—R.S., Adv. Int., August 2010
"I recently attended the New England Tennis Holidays camp at Sugarbush Vt. The instruction was out- standing. I highly recommed this camp."—D.S., Int., August 2010
Set in northern Vermont's Mad River Valley, Sugarbush is best known as a winter ski destination. In summer, however, the focus shifts to tennis, golf, hiking, mountain biking, 
and other forms of mountain recreation. Guests can choose from a variety of one-to-
four-
bedroom condos, variously located slopeside, adjacent to the Health & Racquet Club, or elsewhere along the access road and mountain. Well-organized children's programs make it popular with families.
The big news for tennis players is that New England Tennis Holidays will now be offering their summer tennis camp program at Sugarbush, while Sugarbush tennis director Ross Greene continues to offer daily programs for those not taking camps. Both work out of the Health & Racquet Club, whose courts cascade through the trees a few hundred yards below the slopes. It has four Har-Tru and two hard courts outdoors and another three hard courts indoors, as well as a complete fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and an indoor rock-climbing wall. It is also the staging area for a suite of summer-long day camps for kids ages 6 to 13 as well as several special themed camps on specific dates variously focused on mountain biking, adventure, or golf. Junior tennis camps also run all summer with the option of combining tennis with golf.
New England Tennis Holidays. Sugarbush
now hosts the New England Tennis Holidays tennis
camp programs. Its founder, Kurt Grabher, will personally
run these five-hour-a-day sessions, offering packages that
include lodging and some meals.
Sugarbush Tennis Staff. Guests looking for daily programs, as opposed to a full tennis camp, can opt for the clinics and Cardio tennis sessions run by Sugarbush tennis director Ross Greene, a former college player in Pennsylvania.
Courts & Fees. There are four Har-Tru and two hard court outdoors and three hard courts indoors. Court fees: Free to guests and camp participants outdoors; $20/hour indoors.
Golf Courses. The resort has a one 18-hole championship course open from May into October.
Sugarbush Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed this 18-hole course. It has a classic mountain layout, notable for its great views and for punishing errant shots. Par: 72. Length: 5,231-6,464 yards. Open May to October.
Fitness Center. Located adjacent to the tennis courts, the Health Club has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and Jacuzzis and a complete indoor fitness center offering a climbing wall, cardio equipment, free weights, circuit training, and squash and racquetball courts. They run over 25 hours of group fitness classes per week, yoga, Tae-kwon do, and aqua aerobics among them. The indoor facilities include saunas, a co-ed steam room, personal training, massage rooms, and the tennis pro shop.
And ... Hiking trails abound, including a scenic 11.5-mile stretch of the Long Trail along the crest of the Green Mountains. The region is also laced with back roads suitable for bikers, both mountain and road. There's also a zipline.
From late June to late August, the resort runs a Summer Adventure Camps for kids ages 4-13 designed to keep them busy swimming, playing tennis and golf, hiking, learning about nature, and doing arts and crafts from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accommodations at Sugarbush comprise a variety of condo complexes, with units ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. The newest of these is the Clay Brook at Sugarbush at the new Lincoln Peak Villages at the base of the mountain. Its units range from studios to five-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens. The Sugarbush Inn, where I've frequently stayed, was closed for the summer when I visited in 2009. Finally, though not part of the resort, there is also the elegant Pitcher Inn, part of the Relais & Châteaux group, in Warren Village.
In summer, there are some half dozen choices, beginning with Timbers in the new Clay Brook. There are other choices along the access road or on into the nearby town of Warren itself.
If you want a mountain resort with children's programs, you should also look at:
Sugarbush Resort
Sugarbush offers both accommodations at an inn and various types of condominium lodging.
New England Tennis Holidays at Sugarbush
New England Tennis Holidays uses the Clay Brook at Sugarbush, whose 61 residences range in size from studios to five bedrooms. Rates quoted below are per person/double occupancy and include five hours a day of tennis, lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner (no dinner the first night), taxes and gratuities. Single occupancy rates also available as are reduced rates for three or more player and tennis-only rates.
May 13-June 21, 2010
2-days: $529/person. 3 days: $789/person. 5 days: $1,219/person
June 21-Sept. 26, 2010
2-days: $559/person. 3 days: $829/person. 5 days: $1,259/person
Seasons. 
The outdoor tennis season runs from June into early fall; however, the indoor courts allow play year-round.
Travel Instructions. The nearest airport is Burlington International, a 45-minute drive to the north.
General Tourist Information. Visit the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing website or contact them at 6 Baldwin Street, Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-1301; Phone 800-VERMONT (800-837-6668).