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Discover the Beauty of the Costa Rican Highlands
EQUESTRIAN RETREATS IN COSTA RICA –
CLASSICAL DRESSAGE, LIBERTY & YOGA
INTIMATE SMALL-GROUP RETREATS IN COSTA RICA
FRENCH CLASSICAL DRESSAGE, NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP, IN-HAND WORK & YOGA
French Classical Riding
Horse Connection & Liberty
Nature & Yoga Retreats
The art of riding with fine aids, balance, and lightness — from the basics to high school level.
True communication in the horse’s language. Build trust, freedom, and partnership without force.
Reconnect with yourself, your body, and the beauty of our planet. Yoga brings ease and harmony to your riding.
Why choose Finca Soley?
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Owner-led instruction with 25+ years of experience — learn directly from Isa Avendaño, specialist in French classical dressage, liberty, and horse rehabilitation.
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Individualized training programs — every guest receives tailored guidance to their riding level and goals.
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Hands-on learning with highly schooled, happy horses — experience lightness and balance from the ground and in the saddle.
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A holistic approach — blending classical horsemanship, liberty work, and modern body awareness.
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Yoga retreats — release tension, improve balance, and ride with ease.
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Costa Rican mountain retreat — peaceful setting, fresh air, and farm-to-table meals from our finca.
Take your horsemanship to the next level.
WHAT GUESTS SAY
JANET
CLASSICAL RIDING & YOGA RETREAT
Very comfortable sleeping arrangements, beautiful healthy horses, top-notch yoga, great excursions
GAIL
LIBERTY & YOGA RETREAT
Not enough can be said about the well-trained, happy horses. The lessons were thoughtful and challenging — and ending with the art of liberty topped the trip off!
JORDAN
LIBERTY COURSE
A life-changing experience… Finca Soley opened my eyes to a different, and in my opinion better, way of approaching horsemanship. I am forever grateful.
YOUR STAY
Designed for comfort and authenticity in the peaceful Costa Rican highlands.
Hand-crafted mountain lodges with private entrances, thoughtful details, and farm-to-table meals.
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Private or shared rooms with quality mattresses and fresh mountain air (no AC needed).
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Hot showers, natural light, and stunning views from every lodge.
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Pool with mountain views — relax after lessons and watch the horses graze nearby.
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Riding arena and stables on-site — just steps from your lodge.
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Community spaces for meals, stories, and connection — or quiet corners to retreat.
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Home-cooked, farm-to-table meals — all diets welcome.
HORSE PROGRAMS
HORSE CONNECTION, LIBERTY & YOGA
RETREAT
Immerse yourself in a week of learning and renewal: guided groundwork, liberty play, riding, and a trail with our carefully trained horses, daily yoga to restore balance, and curated cultural excursions to experience the essence of Costa Rica.
This all-inclusive retreat blends education, connection, and discovery into an active, transformative journey.
CLASSICAL RIDING & YOGA RETREAT
Immerse yourself in the art of French-style classical riding: refine your aids, understand the mechanics of lateral movements, and experience the elegance of high-school exercises on our finely schooled horses. Complemented by daily yoga for balance and presence, cultural excursions.
An all-inclusive mountain farm stay, this retreat blends education, inspiration, and renewal into a truly transformative experience.
STAY & RIDE PROGRAM
A flexible riding stay with cozy lodging, homemade meals, and one daily group lesson.
Upgrade to add a private lesson each day for a personalized intensive.
Stay from one to six weeks — perfect for riders, travelers, or remote workers.
Learn, live, and ride in the serene beauty of our Costa Rican mountain farm.
Experience equestrian programs in Costa Rica that blend yoga, natural horsemanship, liberty training, and French classical dressage. From all-inclusive riding retreats to flexible stay & ride intensives and online courses, our programs are designed to build balance, lightness, and true connection with horses.
Equine Academy
Certification & volunteer programs in Costa Rica combining classical and natural horsemanship.
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Equine Care Specialist — focus on horse care, well-being, and ethical handling. A foundation pathway, also offered as a volunteer program. Beginner friendly. Start with the EquineCare Specialist Certification.
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Basis Trainer — step into training with classical in-hand work, groundwork, and riding. For intermediate and advanced riders only. Start with the Basis Trainer Certification - Equine Academy at Finca Soley.
EQUINE ACADEMY
FARM STAY YOGA RETREAT
YOGA RETREAT
4 Day Reconnect, Recharge & Relax: Yoga & Nature Retreat
Find your balance with a 4-day yoga retreat in the Costa Rican mountains. Stay in a cozy farm lodge, enjoy daily yoga, nourishing farm-to-table meals, and relax in natural hot springs. With a guided farm tour, stunning views, and peaceful surroundings, this retreat is your chance to truly reconnect and recharge.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wild & Free
Mother - Child Retreat
with Jordan Manfredi
August 23rd - 29th
This retreat is for mothers who want to step out of daily roles and into shared presence with their child.
Here, days move gently. Horses set the pace. Children explore with confidence. Mothers are supported, held, and nourished.
There is space for connection…and space to breathe.
Autumn Equinox Retreat
Healing Horse Herd & The Art of Liberty
with Lisa Peronne
September 20th - 26th
Step into a week of horse-human connection, clarity, and calm.
Join us for a unique and carefully designed retreat that brings together the transformative power of natural horsemanship, The Healing Horse Herd Method™, yoga, and the deep stillness of nature. Set on our cozy mountain farm, this experience is more than a getaway — it’s a journey to reconnect with horses, with the earth, and most importantly, with yourself.
The Regulated Wild Woman
A Somatic Horse Retreat
with Larissa Benz
October 4th - 10th
A deeply nourishing, horse-guided nervous system reset that invites you to reconnect with your body, release tension, and rediscover a grounded sense of safety and calm.
Over seven days at Finca Soley, you’ll experience gentle somatic work, authentic connection with horses as co-regulators, and a carefully curated environment that supports lasting regulation, integration, and a true return to your natural rhythm.
