Horse Connection, Liberty and Yoga

Tucurrique, Provincia de Cartago, Jiménez, Costa Rica

FS
13 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 99
Horse Connection, Liberty and Yoga
Tucurrique, Provincia de Cartago, Jiménez, Costa Rica

13 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 99

About this trip

 Feel the flow...

Join us for our unique and carefully designed educational retreat to connect with horses, nature and your inner strength. This retreat combines the daily practice of yoga, the study of Natural Horsemanship and some wonderful local tours. Natural Horsemanship helps to improve your body consciousness, focus and leadership. Within the yoga and the horses you will be present and in the now. Breath in the fresh air and peace of our cosy mountain farm. Practice mindfulness and go in contact with yourself through your equine partner. Feel yourself and your horse moving together in harmony and during your yoga class. Soak in the life and peace of our jungle surroundings. 

Start your day with a fresh made herbal tea from our garden. The yoga class held by a professional and strong yogi who will guide you through your class in flow and with ease. Yoga helps you to improve your strength and balance, mental as well as physical. After a hearty breakfast including fresh and local ingredients you will be with your horse in a natural horsemanship groundwork or riding class. The study of Natural Horsemanship will not only bring you closer to the majestic and high spiritual being of the horse but also improve your self confidence, awareness, consciousness and focus. Becoming the leader of your equine partner can teach you to also become your own leader and not have others influence your decisions and ideas without your consent.   After your horse class you can stay with the herd on our stunning mountain pasture, take time to just be and breath.  The afternoons include a mix of activities making every day special and different. After a healthy and delicious dinner we will be falling asleep to the sound of the jungle


This course can also be booked without yoga. 

Horse Connection & Liberty

Horse Connection & Liberty

Immerse into the learning of the horses language.

Gift yourself time to fully immerse into the horse world together with our passionate horsewoman isa and her precious herd at Finca Soley. Learn how to communicate with horses using your energy, intentions and body language. After being partnered up with your equine partner you can learn with him together what it means to become a friend with a horse. Improve your timing, mental strength and leadership while having the best teacher in the world: a horse. Become one with your horse riding with only one or even without reins (for experienced riders) and on only a bareback pad. Test your creativity and precision while playing with your horse in liberty. Once you make friends with a horse there are no more limits

This course is for people who want to really connect with a horse. No matter if you finally follow your dream and start getting in contact with horses or if you even own your own horses back home and want to bring new inspirations with you, we will pick you up where you are and make sure you will get the best out of this course. 

Besides the horses you can enjoy Finca Soley surroundings on the included nature and culture tours within this program. Visit hot springs to relax, hike and visit a local attraction in our area. 

Each program will be carefully and individually adjusted to your wishes and needs. At Finca Soley we work on a private scale with one on one attention to our guests.  

Terms & Conditions

strict no refund policy. 


A 25% depositis required for your booking. The deposit is non refundable. . 


Payment plans can be offered. 


The remaining 75% is due at your arrival day. Since we need long-term planning your registration for the booked time is binding. The fee for the entire period specified by you is due upon your arrival at the farm. In case of early departure, no refund of the fee project is possible. This is true even if we have to exclude you because of a violation of our house and community rules on the further project work. If you wish to terminate your participation.


If you cannot arrive we are happy to find an alternative date for your stay with us within one year.

The second part of the payment can also be made in cash at arrival.

Packing List

ž Riding pants

ž Yoga clothes (looking for the perfect yoga wear? Check out www.Budevi.com and receive your handmade in Germany yoga wear with a special discount for our guests. Discount code: FincaSoley24 ) 

ž Comfortable clothes for the evenings (It can get cold)

ž Clothes for trips

ž Closed shoes for riding, paddock boots

ž Sneakers or hiking boots for hiking

ž Flip Flops, Sandals or something similar

ž Light longs-leave shirts to protect against sun and insects

ž Cap or sunhat

ž Riding helmet (We have some on the farm too)

ž Swimsuit

ž Sunscreen and repellent 

ž Flash light

ž Refill Water bottle 

ž Toiletries

ž Small backpack

ž Booklet and pen to make notes (For Theory lessons and personal writings)

ž Maybe bum bag 

ž Your personal first aid kid (Plaster, ointment, charcoal tablets, etc.)

ž Our whatsapp contact: 00506 83694339

If you have room in your suitcase and feel like bringing something for the horses or farm please contact us. 

We offer washing service at the farm for 4$ US per washing load. 

Arrival Info

Check for the Finca Soley sign at the airport. It would be great if you can arrive in the morning-midday time. If you come from overseas your might consider arriving one day before the retreat start. You can book extra nights with us or stay in a place in San Jose/ close to the airport.  

Extra Dates

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

What’s included

  • 6 nights accomodation
    private option available
  • Airport Transfers
  • fresh made meals
  • 6 Horsemanship Lessons
    Groundwork, Liberty and Riding
  • Liberty WorkShop
  • Horse Connection Course
    join with the herd
  • Theory Lessons
    Learn about horse psychology
  • Yoga Course
  • Tea Circle
  • Hor Springs & Coffeetour
  • trail ride
    short mindfulness trail

What’s not included

  • airfare costs
  • personal items
  • tips
  • extras
    souverniers, drinks and snacks on the tours are not included in the price.
  • massage
    can be booked, depends availabilty

Available Packages

Liberty & Yoga Retreat at Finca Soley
Deposit: $525

Horse Connection, Liberty & Yoga

$2,100
Deposit: $525
Horse Connection & Liberty, WITHOUT YOGA
Deposit: $525
$1,800
Deposit: $525
Couple - Friends price - 2 people
Deposit: $750

Full Programm with Yoga for 2 people

in private accomodation

$4,490
Deposit: $750

Available options

Privat Accomodation
$300
Deposit: $100

There are a few private rooms available

Extra night full board shared room
$95
Extra night full board private room
$125


Itinerary

Day 1
Farm Tour & Tea Circle

Day 1

3pm: Farm Tour

We take you on a walk through our tropical mountain farm and you will learn about eatable and medicinal plants we grow here.

4.30pm: Tea Circle

Pick a leave from our medicinal garden to prepare your herbal tea. We will sit together to meet and set goals, share wishes for the retreat.

6:30 pm: Dinner

Your Organizer


FS
Finca Soley
13 reviews
Educational horse vacation on organic horse farm in beautiful mountain setting.

Reviews

Exactly what I needed and beyond expectations. This is not a luxury holiday in terms of high end fancy but is perfect for those looking for an authentic restorative low-key time away. Great communication and hospitality from beginning to end. While wifi is available, I used this as an opportunity to fully disconnect and appreciate being present in quiet time reading and listening the sounds of birds and farm animals and conversations with hosts and small number of other guests in addition to the scheduled morning yoga and riding lessons and two excursions (hot springs and a chocolate tasting tour). Delicious meals (vegetarian with fresh everything and good seasoning), friendly and knowledgeable hosts, delightful fellow guests, and selecting the package option meant I had everything I needed. Just the yoga or the riding lessons would have been amazing and having the two together was perfection.
By Gwendolyn E for Horse Connection, Liberty and Yoga on Mar 23, 2025
I had 9 fantastic days being a Volunteer at Finca Soley. The food was amazing and really fresh including homemade butter, cheese, eggs from their own chickens and chicken meat from the neighbors. I learned a lot about horses behaviors and their needs. In the time span that I had been there were no people my age (18) at the Finca but it was fine because I met some very lovely people to spend the free time in the cozy hammocks with. In exchange for more riding lessons I cleaned the 9 stalls, washed some horses and cleaned the dishes every evening for the guests which was a really good offer to me since I was the only one that didn’t book the Retreat Yoga-Programm and otherwise could not have taken part in a lot of activities. At the last day I was the only one left at the Finca and the family took me to their family trip to a circus nearby which was really nice and definitely a very caring and nice gesture. All in all, I would like to say thank you for this amazing experience and greetings from Germany to the whole family.
By Christina B for Simple Horse Stay (Christina) on Mar 12, 2025
The location was paradise, our hosts so delightfully friendly charming and thoughtful, the food delicious and healthy, the horse training and riding insightful and joy filled, the yoga uplifting and rejuvenating, and the other activities super fun.
By Carolyn A for Horse Connection, Liberty and Yoga (Carolyn) on Mar 09, 2025
Ich war nun schon 2 mal bei der Familie Avenado auf der Finca Soley. Einmal 2021 für 4 Wochen alleine und einmal 2025 für 2 Wochen mit meinem 3 jährigen Sohn. Und es war beide Male rundum total schön. Die Finca Soley liegt inmitten von Bergen mit wunderschöner Flora und Fauna drum herum. Vom Balkon aus kann man einen Tee genießen, den Blick über die Berge und den Jungle schweifen lassen und dabei allerlei schöne Vögel wie Kolibris und Tucane beobachten. Die ganze Familie Avenado ist einfach nur super nett und hilfsbereit. Alle geben sich sehr viele Mühe, dass alle Gäste einen schönen Aufenthalt haben und zufrieden sind. Auch mein Sohn hat sich direkt sehr wohl gefühlt und sich auch schonmal morgens ganz selbstverständlich zu ihnen ins Haus mit an den Frühstückstisch gesetzt. Das Essen war lecker und reichlich. Viele Produkte stammen direkt von der eigenen Farm (z.B Milch, Eier, Butter, Käse ...). Die Pferde sind allesamt super lieb und sehr gut ausgebildet. Isa weiß sehr viel über Pferde und die Kommunikation mit ihnen. In den Stunden geht es zum Beispiel um Natural horsemanship, Bodenarbeit oder Reiten. Ich habe seit 30 Jahren mit Pferden zu tun und arbeite nun auch seit 17 Jahren als Pferdewirtin und habe trotzdem beide Male noch sehr viel von Isa dazu gelernt. Sie gestaltet den Unterricht sehr ansprechend und für jeden passend. Da meist jede Woche neue Leute kommen, wiederholt sich auch schonmal was. Jedoch fand ich es meist sogar gut, dass man Dinge nochmal weiter üben / vertiefen konnte. Milton weiß alles über die Flora und Fauna vor Ort und macht gerne mit einem Käse, Joghurt und Butter aus der frischen, selbst gemolkenen Milch. Wenn man das volunteer WORK Programm macht, sollte man sich im klaren sein, dass auf einer Farm sehr viel zu tun ist und man auch wirklich mit anpacken muss. Es wird dennoch alles recht locker angegangen und darauf geachtet, dass keiner überfordert wird und jeder zufrieden mit seinen Tätigkeiten ist. Ich persönlich finde man kann alle Arbeiten in dieser schönen Umgebung sehr genießen. In seiner Freizeit kann man einfach die Zeit mit den zahlreichen Tieren (verschmuste Hunde, Katzen, Pferde, Kühe Hühner... ) auf der schönen Farm genießen, entspannen und Faulenzen (z.B. in Hängematten oder beim Yoga), sich auf den Hügel, wo die Pferde stehen, setzen, ihnen beim grasen zuschauen und die unglaublich schöne Aussicht über die Berge genießen, oder auch die schöne Gegend drum herum erkunden z.B. Wandern gehen, im großen Fluss oder unter Wasserfällen baden. Zudem werden zahlreiche schöne Ausflüge angeboten (z.B. Hotsprings, chocolate tour etc.) Für mich waren beide Aufenthalte mit der Mischung aus netter Gesellschaft, schöner Natur, viel Pferde know how und gutem Essen sehr sehr schön und ich werde definitiv noch ein drittes Mal wieder kommen :-)
By Nicole R for Horse Volunteer Programm on Feb 24, 2025
I had an amazing time at Finca Soley. Isa & her family are fantastic hosts. The farm was more than I expected. The horses were so well taken care of and Analea, our yoga guide has a beautiful heart and warm presence. Hot springs tour was a highlight. Making butter & cheese with Milton was so much fun. It was an unexpected gift to have so many kids around and that everyone was speaking German.
By Jayson P for Horse Connection, Liberty and Yoga on Feb 10, 2025
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