🌿 Classical Art of Riding Retreat 🌿
Experience horsemanship as the old masters taught it — the way of Baucher, La Guérinière, and beyond.

✨ Join us on a transformative journey that blends mindful yoga, the elegance of Classical Horsemanship, and the serenity of nature on our beautiful mountain farm. This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul—while bringing lightness and balance to your riding.

🧘‍♀️ Morning Yoga: A Journey Through the Chakras
Start each day with a powerful yoga session led by an experienced yogi. We’ll travel through the chakra system, awakening strength, flexibility, and awareness in your body—just as we seek in our horses.

This yoga complements our riding work beautifully.
Classical riding is like yoga for the horse—connecting mind and body in harmony.
 

🍽️ After yoga, enjoy a delicious breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients.

🐎 Classical Art of Riding — As Taught by the old Masters

Our riding lessons follow the teachings of the great classical masters like François Baucher and François Robichon de La Guérinière, linked in a modern context. We follow the school of vertical riding. 

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 One-on-one instruction ensures that each rider receives individual attention and a deep, personal learning experience.

💡 You’ll also take part in interactive workshops, where we explore:

• 🐴 The connection between the horse’s anatomy and spirit — and how this relationship shapes our training
   
• 🧠 Why and how we always warm up our horses properly so they can carry us with ease
   
• 🌀 The importance of structure in your riding to create a clear communication
• ⚖️ The need for mobility and flexibility in the riding horse as a foundation for balance, pride, strength, and long-term health
   
• 🌟 How to ride in a way that is beneficial to your horse’s health and positive development
   
• 🕊️ How to ensure your horse feels just as good after the session as you do — light, relaxed, and proud
   

📚 This retreat is accompanied by a online course to jumpstart your training and take back learned exercises to practice at home. 

It is designed for intermediate and experienced riders who want to deepen their understanding of riding and become their horse's best trainer.

Ride with wisdom. Train with compassion. Build a partnership that lifts you both. 🌟
 

Afternoons: Explore, Learn & Connect
Each day offers something special—whether it's time with the herd, peaceful reflection, or immersive learning.

🧖‍♀️ Enjoy luxurious hot springs in the nearby jungle
🍃 Hike in lush mountain forests
🦥 Watch wildlife in their natural habitat

Evenings of Peace
After a healthy dinner, fall asleep to the calming sounds of the jungle, filled with clarity, joy, and connection.

This retreat is a complete experience for horse lovers, and riders who want to briden their knowledge of horses and riding.
An educational holiday. 

Come ride with us and brighten your knowledge of riding and horses together with our well trained happy horses and passionate trainer.

🌿 Retreat Booking Terms & Conditions

Please read the following carefully before confirming your booking:

1. Payment & Booking Policy

• A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.
   
• The remaining 75% balance is due 10 days prior to your arrival and must be paid via bank transfer or online payment.
   
• Once your booking is confirmed, your registration is considered binding and supports our long-term planning and preparation for your stay.
   

2. Non-Refundable Policy

• All payments are strictly non-refundable.
   
• This includes cancellations, early departures, no-shows, or termination of participation for any reason—including if you are asked to leave due to a breach of our house or community rules.
   
• The full fee for the period you booked remains due upon arrival, regardless of any changes to your plans.
   

3. Rescheduling Option

• If you are unable to attend your booked dates, we are happy to help you reschedule your stay within one year, subject to availability.
   

👉 By placing your booking, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

Packing List

🌿 What to Pack for Your Retreat

Here’s a list of essentials to help you feel prepared, comfortable, and connected during your time with us:

🐴 For Riding

• Riding pants (at least one comfortable pair)
   
• Closed shoes or boots suitable for riding
   
• Riding helmet (we have plenty available on the farm if you don't have your own)
   

🧘 For Yoga & Daily Comfort

• Yoga clothes
   
• Comfortable, layered clothing for cooler evenings
   
• Clothes suitable for day trips or excursions
   

👟 Footwear

• Sneakers or hiking boots (for nature walks or hikes)
   
• Flip-flops, sandals, or other easy shoes for relaxing
   

🌞 Sun & Insect Protection

• Light long-sleeve shirts (great for sun and bug protection)
   
• Cap or sunhat
   
• Sunscreen (eco-friendly if possible)
   
• Insect repellent
   

🧼 Toiletries & Essentials

• Shampoo
   
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and your usual personal care items
   

🌊 Other Useful Items

• Swimsuit
   
• Flashlight or headlamp
   
• Reusable water bottle
• Small backpack (for day trips)
   
• Bum bag or belt pouch (optional, but handy)
   

🩹 Personal Extras

• Basic personal first-aid kit (plasters, ointment, charcoal tablets, etc.)
   
• Notebook and pen (for theory lessons, journaling, and reflection)
   

📞 Contact

• Save our number: +506 8369 4339

Book your flight to SJO - Juan Santamaria San Jose, Costa Rica. 

Look out for the Finca Soley sign at the airport!
We recommend arriving in the morning or around midday if possible.

If you're flying in from overseas, you might want to consider arriving a day before the retreat begins to give yourself time to settle in. You can book extra nights with us or choose to stay at a nearby hotel in San José or close to the airport.

Please contact s if you wish to book the retreat on a different date.