STAY & RIDE PROGRAM IN COSTA RICA
Balance, mindfulness, and connection with horses in the Costa Rican highlands.
STAY & RIDE PROGRAM
Discover a flexible way to experience the Costa Rican highlands with our Stay & Ride Program. This stay combines comfortable accommodation, healthy meals, and daily riding lessons — with the option to transform your stay into an intensive course or add cultural tours. Whether you stay for one week or longer, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your experience while enjoying the peace of the mountains and time to relax by the pool.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Accommodation in shared room (private option available)
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3 fresh, homemade meals daily (Monday–Friday)
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Saturday breakfast included
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5 group lessons per week (Monday–Friday) in Natural Horsemanship & Classical Riding
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Optional upgrade: 2 lessons per day - with one private lesson and one group lesson
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Optional: spend extra time at the barn — grooming, washing horses, or observing other lessons to deepen your learning
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Weekends and afternoons free for tours (extra cost)
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Airport pickup & drop-off included
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Spanish course available as an add-on
INCLUDED
Accommodation and room service · Full board (Monday–Friday + Saturday breakfast) · Airport transfers · 5 group lessons per week
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare · Tips · Souvenirs · Tours & personal expenses · Weekend meals (except Saturday breakfast) · One weekday dinner is provided in self-service style (ready to heat & serve) · laundry service
A PROGRAM BEYOND A STAY
Stay & Ride is designed for riders who want flexibility and choice. It can be kept simple with daily lessons and free time, or transformed into an intensive riding program with extra lessons and add-on tours. Guests staying for more than a week will find weekends free of scheduled meals, offering the chance to discover local restaurants, order delivery, or prepare food independently with our facilities. This gives you more freedom to explore the flavors and culture of Costa Rica while enjoying flexibility in your stay.
The program welcomes beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders — always matching each guest with the right horse for their level.
It is also an ideal option for digital nomads, remote workers, and sabbaticals, offering the chance to combine focused riding education with the freedom to work online and enjoy the mountain lifestyle of Costa Rica
A TYPICAL DAY AT FINCA SOLEY
Breathe in peace, ride in harmony.
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Sunrise on the finca — horses are fed and groomed
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Hearty breakfast with fresh, local ingredients
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Morning lesson in Natural Horsemanship or Classical Riding
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Option to stay by the arena and watch other lessons
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Shared lunch, followed by siesta time by the pool with mountain views
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Free time to observe the herd, go online for remote work, or simply relax
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Evening — help bring the horses in from pasture if you wish
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Dinner offered in self-service style, followed by peaceful evenings surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest
YOUR STAY IN PICTURES
PRICING & BOOKINGS
Our Stay & Ride Program is designed for flexibility, making it perfect for riders, travelers, and digital nomads looking to combine lessons, relaxation, and cultural discovery. Arrivals are possible daily outside our retreats, and stays range from 1 to 6 weeks.
Prices start at $930 USD per week
(includes 13% VAT)
YOUR BOOKING INCLUDES
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7 days / 6 nights accommodation and room service three times per week(shared room · private option available)
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Fresh, homemade meals (Monday–Friday + Saturday breakfast)
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Dinner is provided in self service
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Beverages with meals: water, juice, coffee and tea
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Airport pickup
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5 group riding lessons per week (Monday–Friday) in Natural Horsemanship & Classical Riding
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Weekends free for tours or cultural discovery (meals not included after Saturday breakfast)
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One weekday dinner in self-service style (ready to heat & serve)
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare ·Airport drop off · Tips · Souvenirs · Tours & excursions · Weekend meals (except Saturday breakfast) · Personal expenses · Laundry service
👉 Upgrade options: 2 lessons per day · Spanish course add-on · Extra tours and excursions
Reserve your flexible stay today — spaces are limited for personalized attention.
YOUR GUIDES & TEACHERS
Isa Avendaño
FOUNDER, TRAINER & HORSEWOMAN
WITH 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Isa Avendaño is the founder of Finca Soley and the guiding spirit of its retreats. She specializes in French classical dressage and liberty work, training horses from the basics all the way into high school movements and true freedom at liberty. Her teaching is deeply personal and rooted in empathy, helping horses and humans discover balance, lightness, and genuine connection.
Milton Avendaño
FOUNDER, GUIDE & MASTER BUILDER
Milton was born in the jungles of Nicaragua and brings a deep knowledge of nature, plants, and local culture to Finca Soley. He is not only a wonderful chef and tour guide, but also the creative mind and hands behind many of the finca’s buildings. With his care, skills, and warm hospitality, Milton ensures both the place and the people feel at home.
THE HORSES
HIGHLY SCHOOLED & DEEPLY CARED FOR
At the heart of Finca Soley are our horses — their well-being always comes first. Each horse lives a balanced life: nights in comfortable stalls with hay and grain, and days spent in social herds on spacious mountain pastures.
All our horses are trained regularly to stay supple, strong, and healthy. Many are schooled to a high level, from lateral work to liberty and high school movements, making them exceptional teachers for our guests. With different ages, sizes, and personalities, there is always a perfect match for every rider.
Some of our horses have been rescued and carefully rehabilitated, proving that true partnership and performance do not depend on breeding alone. What they all share is their strength, soundness, and joy in working with people. At Finca Soley, you will not only meet highly trained schoolmasters, but also experience how a horse’s unique journey can inspire your own.
Please note: our weight limit for riders is 180 lbs / 90 kg, to ensure the health and comfort of our horses.
OUR TACK & EQUIPMENT
At Finca Soley, each horse has tack that is carefully chosen to fit their body and training. We use a variety of saddles and bridles, always matching horse and rider for comfort and balance.
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Saddles: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Western (for our Quarter Horses), and felt pads for riders who want a closer feel.
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Bridles: both bitless and bitted options, depending on the horse and the rider’s needs.
Every piece of equipment is fitted individually to ensure that the horse can move freely, stay healthy, and offer the best possible experience to the rider.
YOUR STAY
Sleep in the mountains, wake up to birdsong.
At Finca Soley, your stay is designed for both comfort and authenticity. Hand-crafted mountain lodges with thoughtful details, fresh mountain air, and peaceful views create the perfect atmosphere to unwind. Between rides and yoga, relax by the pool, enjoy nourishing farm-to-table meals, and feel at home in a warm, welcoming environment.
Highlights of Your Stay
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Five comfortable guest rooms with private or shared options
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High-quality mattresses, hot showers, and fresh mountain air
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Private entrances available in selected rooms
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Pool with panoramic mountain views
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Community dining with fresh, farm-to-table meals
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All diets happily catered (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more)
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Spaces to relax, socialize, or enjoy quiet time surrounded by nature
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
