Cincinnati → Hocking Hills
A weekend made for people who go all in on the court — and know what real rest actually feels like.
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Two of Cincinnati’s best experiences. One weekend.
The Idea
Pickleball players already know: performance is built on recovery. Sauna and cold plunge aren’t luxury — they’re what elite athletes have known for decades. Heat flushes lactic acid. Cold reduces inflammation. The contrast is clarifying in ways that a good night’s sleep alone can’t replicate.
At Hugga, that recovery happens on 42 private acres in Hocking Hills — minutes from Cedar Falls and Old Man’s Cave. Private sauna. Cold plunge. Hot tub. Miles of trail. Stillness that actually reaches you.
Play Friday. Drive two hours south. Let Hugga do the rest.
The Weekend
01Friday
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hit the courts. Play hard. When the last game wraps, walk straight to Erne's Pickle Bar. You earned it.
02Saturday
Hocking Hills, Ohio — 2 hrs south
Check in. Step into your private sauna. Follow it with a cold plunge. Let the forest take over from there.
03Sunday
Hocking Hills, Ohio
Trails. Fire pit. Coffee on the deck. Leave when you're ready — and only when you're ready.
The Recovery
“Heat, sweat, and silence — the oldest recovery protocol there is.”
Heated to your preference. Step in after the courts. Stay as long as you like.
The contrast is clarifying. A reset for your nervous system — and a reminder that discomfort and aliveness are close neighbors.
Miles of private forest, meadow, and creek corridor. Never shared with other guests.
With 23 individually-fenced courts across two Cincinnati locations, The Pickle Lodge is the city’s largest and most complete pickleball facility — built for players of every level, from first-timers to competitive league players.
Erne’s Pickle Bar (18 taps, cocktails, wine, and spirits) and Two Cities Pizza make The Pickle Lodge the kind of place you play longer than you planned and leave later than you expected.
Erne’s Pickle Bar
The Pickle Lodge
Questions
About two hours. The Pickle Lodge is in Cincinnati (North Shore and Lunken Landing). Hugga is in Hocking Hills — a straight shot south on US-33.
Yes. Book your Hugga cabin here, then visit The Pickle Lodge before you head south. No coordination required — just show up and play.
Every cabin includes a private sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, fire pit, trail access, full kitchen, and high-speed WiFi. Optional private chef dining with Columbus chef John Lawrence is available as an add-on.
Hugga × The Pickle Lodge
Four private cabins. Private saunas. 42 acres. Two hours from Cincinnati.
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