Yonahlossee Racquet Club
Boone, North Carolina
By Roger Cox, Editor
Set deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Yonahlossee Resort & Club started out in 1922 as a summer camp for girls, but took on an entirely different dimension after being converted to a tennis resort in 1987. Then as now guests stayed either in an inn or the cottages and homes on the property and dining in the 1920s stone house now known as the Gamekeeper Restaurant and Bar or other local restaurants. Although the resort's amenities have been expanded to include a spa, fitness center, and pool, tennis at the member-owned private club (though open to guests) remains the centerpiece: outdoors, from May through October on its seven Har-Tru courts, and indoors on three hard courts year round.
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Veteran tennis professional Ripley Amell holds the dual roles of the General Manager and Director of Tennis. His long career tennis and hospitality began at the Gray Rocks Inn in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains—working for both its ski and its tennis schools—and from there to run several other resorts and junior camps, among them Matchpoint Jr. Tennis in Canada and Maine Golf & Tennis Camp. he also ran adult camps at Vermont's Essex Resort & Spa and the Pocono Mountains Skytop Lodge in Pennsylvania. At Yonahlossee, he has plans to "working hard to achieve even higher levels of tennis service and hospitality, delivering our member/guests the kind of club/resort experience that only Yonahlossee can offer and building an enduring love for our club.".
Courts & Fees. There are seven clay courts outdoors and 3 hard indoors as well as two permanent pickleball courts.
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Yonahlossee Racquet Club
2- to 5-bedroom homes are available for rent at the club through a variety of rental agencies. See Property for more information and rates.
226 Oakley GreenBoone, NC 28607
Seasons. May-September on the outdoor courts; year-round on the indoor courts.
Travel Instructions. By Air: The most convenient airport is Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC, a two-hour drive away much of it along four-lane highway. The alternative is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), roughly the same distance away but along often narrow roads.
General Tourist Information. Visit the Explore Boone Area website.
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Here's what others have had to say about Yonahlossee Racquet Club.
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"Outstanding clay court resort in the High Country of North Carolina! Great staff for lessons, match making for tennis and an excellent USTA SRS Clay court tournament in late July each summer! A true hidden gem of a resort in Blue Ridge Mountains with lots of outdoor activities and many good dining choices in the area!"—C.B., Adv. Int., April 2016
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"I've been around the block and know a great place when it presents itself. Well this is one of those diamonds in the rough that has to be recognized as a sweet destination for those tennis (or romantic) endeavors that won't be found elsewhere in the country.
The tennis is on 7 clay courts and there are 3 indoor courts for inclimate weather (or winter). The scenary is second to none as trees For honeymooners that love tennis you CAN NOT beat his place for a get away! For those inner-city folk who want to get away to a great destination, far removed from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to be.
The staff has the guests first and foremost. Ample social opportinties are provided by the club so new-comers feel at home and welcomed very quickly. The facility also has a full-sized lap pool and 2 workout rooms with adequate equipment to fill the void from your home club. Housing is superb. The cabins and other housing options are SECLUDED, quiet, nicely furnished. Think of the sweetest ski cabin you've ever been to. This equals that for sure.
Great destination. Peaceful, quiet, excellent resources in a romote location which should be a top consideration for the tennis entheusist. Two thumbs up!"—R.R., Int., August 2013
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"Amazing resort. Beautiful scenery in the mountains, courts were great, staff and pros were excellent and fun to work with. I took private lessons from the pros and made major strides with my game. Fantastic experience all-around, I cannot wait to return."—H.N., Int., August 2013
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""—S.J., Int., June 2013
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"Fabulous facilities, and the most accommodating staff you'll ever want to meet. So friendly and helpful. Good selection of clothing and shoes in the pro shop, too. You couldn't find a better place to play tennis. The courts are well maintained, in a beautiful mountain setting."—J.P., Int., June 2013
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"A great tennis facility with thoughtful, welcoming staff who emphasize making their guests feel welcome! Courts are very well maintained, fresh water provided,, and your every need met. Our tennis group has been going to Yonahlossee both fall and spring for an outing for over 20 years,, and it just keeps getting better! I could not recommend it more highly!"—S.R., Adv. Int., May 2013
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"Yonahlossee indoor tennis court has great facilities. We really enjoyed playing games there. More important is that they have great team on site to provide the professional service to the guests. We really have great time with the staff there."—D.S., Low Int., May 2013
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"Trengths:
-courts are new, clean
-people are friendly, helpful
-great stuffs to eat and drinks for free
-rackets are good
-balls are new and good quality"—H.M., Low Int., May 2013
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""—M.S., Beg., May 2013
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"Incredible place on the mountains, great service, superb facilities, great atmosphere. Incredible to have 3 indoor courts in the middle of the mountians. I am from Uruguay, South America, and I spent a wonderful sporty weekend and Yonahlossee lodge. Congratulations.."—G.F., Int., May 2013
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"very nice resort with wonderful tennis court, adream place for vacation"—J.Y., Beg., May 2013