Wild + Free

Mother + Child Equine Journey

An invitation to step out of the pace of everyday life
and into a more connected way of being

Held in the Costa Rican highlands, this week offers a different rhythm

Days soften
Time opens
Connection returns

Horses, nature, and shared experience guide the retreat

Not a schedule to follow
But a way of being to step into

For a small number of families who feel the pull toward something quieter, deeper, and more connected

Each day unfolds in a natural rhythm shaped by the land, the horses, and the needs of the group

Mornings begin slowly
Time at the barn
Shared meals

Children spend their days immersed in riding, horse care, and forest school exploration
Learning through movement, play, and direct experience

Mothers are supported in their own experience
Riding
Equine connection
Yoga and gentle movement
Time for rest and reflection

Afternoons open into space
Swimming
Rest
Optional bodywork

During the week, we share a visit to nearby natural hot springs
An optional cacao farm experience is available

Evenings are simple
Shared meals
Conversation
Time together as the day softens

Spacious, supported, and gently held from beginning to end

Morning
Slow start
Time with the horses
Shared breakfast

Midday
Children in riding and forest school
Mothers in their own yoga practice or rest
Lunch together

Afternoon
Open space
Swimming, rest, or quiet exploration

Included (although optional) excursions to hot springs and a cacao farm

Evening
Dinner together
Unhurried connection
Soft closing to the day

This is a living rhythm.

A rhythm children settle into. A pace mothers remember.

(Days shift gently in response to weather, energy, and the needs of the group.)

Set in the mountain highlands, the land offers space, fresh air, and quiet

Open pastures
Jungle edges
A slower pace of living

Families stay in comfortable, thoughtfully designed spaces
With room to gather and room to be alone

Meals are prepared fresh each day
Shared, unhurried, and nourishing

The horses live in rhythm with the land

They are not used
They are met

Through riding and ground connection
Through quiet presence

Children build confidence through trust
Mothers experience connection without pressure

Care, respect, and listening guide every interaction

Rider guidelines:

• General riding limit: 85 kg / 170 lbs
• Beginner riders: 70 kg / 154 lbs

This experience is held by a small team who live and work in close relationship with the land, the horses, and the families they serve.

Each brings a grounded presence and depth of experience to the space

Isa Avendaño
Founder of Finca Soley
Trainer and horsewoman

Isa’s work is rooted in empathetic horsemanship, liberty work, and classical dressage
Guided by feel, listening, and respect for the horse

Jordan Manfredi
Founder of Aishling Forest School and Wild + Free Equine Wellness
Forest School Practitioner and Circle Facilitator

Jordan holds the children’s space with care
Supporting confidence, independence, and connection through nature-based learning

Analía
Yoga Teacher + Healer

Analía’s sessions bring awareness to the body and breath
A space to slow down, feel, and return to balance

For families who feel called to travel differently

Mothers traveling with one child
Ages 6–13
A second child is welcome for an additional investment

Nature-based families
Drawn to open space and outdoor living

Homeschooling and worldschooling families
Who trust experience as a teacher

Children who feel a connection to horses
No riding experience needed

Families who value presence
Slow mornings
Unhurried days
Time together

Those who appreciate a small, intimate experience
Shared with just a few families

Clarity creates the right gathering

This may not feel aligned if you are seeking:

A resort-style holiday
Constant entertainment
Full schedules

A highly structured or outcome-driven program

Drop-off childcare

A retreat for partners or extended family

A screen-centered environment

This is a slower, more immersive experience held in a small, intentional group

Pick up at airport or hotel in San Jose at 1pm

3:00pm arrival at the farm

4.30pm tea ceremony

6:00pm dinner