7 Nights / 8 Days Package:
March 29 - April 5 WoH Retreat Pricing

6 Lessons Package:

• Beginners: €1434

• Intermediate/Experienced Riders: €1560

10 Lessons Package:

• Beginners: €1630

• Intermediate/Experienced Riders: €1830

Non-Riders: Welcome at a reduced rate of €980

4 Nights / 5 Days Package:

• Includes 5 lessons:

• Beginners: €991

• Intermediate/Experienced Riders: €1021

Additional lessons: €80 per person.

Transfers:
We can organize airport transfers if needed (prices are estimates):

• From Pisa Airport (each way, to be split amongst number of passengers): €180

• From Florence Airport (each way), to be split amongst number of passengers: €100

Alternatively, if arriving in Florence, you can take a train to Poggibonsi (~€10), and we will provide free pickup from the train station.

We can also coordinate as a group to book a shared shuttle and split the costs.

Aside from the first and last days, you’ll enjoy dressage lessons every day of your stay. Depending on your chosen package, you can attend lessons either once or twice daily, in the morning and/or afternoon.

We’ve also organized exciting excursions to Florence and Siena, along with a delightful evening of wine tasting in the picturesque Chianti region. The area surrounding the stables is stunning, with easy access to scenic walking paths that lead to charming nearby villages like Barberino Val D'Elsa and Tavarnelle.

Additionally, as an optional activity, the stables offer cooking classes where you can learn to prepare traditional Italian cuisine!

Please be aware that the swimming pool will be closed during this week, as it is only open from May 1st to October 31st.

The stables own 30 horses with various breeds like Lusitano, Anglo-Arab, Sella Italiano, Holsteiner, Arab, KWPN, Maremmano, Merens, and Ponies.

All horses are very well trained and well-tempered. They definitely play a key role in delivering the top-quality lessons you'll experience!

Guest accommodation is in charming bedrooms with a typical Tuscan farmhouse style dating back to the 18th century, with each bedroom having its own ensuite bathroom.

Traditional home-cooked Italian meals are served everyday with high quality, locally sourced, products- with wine available for both lunch and dinner.
Different needs and dietary restrictions can also be catered for.

Please be aware that the swimming pool will be closed during this week, as it is only open from May 1st to October 31st.

Sample Itinerary for 10-Lesson Package (subject to change)

SATURDAY (MARCH 29)
• Arrival. We’ll arrange transfers from Florence Airport (not included in package price), depending on the group’s size. Options include a shared taxi or free pick up from the nearest train station.
• We’ll all gather at the farmhouse for a welcome dinner.

SUNDAY (MARCH 30)
• In the morning, we’ll have our first dressage lesson.
• Lunch together at Il Paretaio.
• Afternoon dressage lesson.
• In the evening, we can come together for a fun and interactive cooking class (minimum 4 participants required), where we’ll learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes.

MONDAY (MARCH 31)
• Our day begins with a morning dressage lesson.
• Lunch at Il Paretaio.
• Afternoon- another dressage lesson

We can also explore the surrounding countryside by bike or on foot, thanks to the pedestrian path with beautiful views connecting Il Paretaio to the local villages of Barberino Val d’Elsa and Tavarnelle.

• Diner at Il Paretaio

TUESDAY (APRIL 1)
• After our morning dressage lesson, we’ll head to the beautiful Renaissance town, Florence

• Lunch in Florence, with restaurant options such as ZaZa or Trattoria Mario for a casual local vibe or La Giostra for a more refined dining experience.
• After lunch, we can explore Florence together. Options include visiting the iconic Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) and climbing to the top for stunning views. We can then stroll across the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, lined with jewelry shops, or, if time allows, visit the Uffizi Gallery to see masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and da Vinci. To end the day, we can head to Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the city.

• Dinner at Il Paretaio

WEDNESDAY (APRIL 2)
• In the morning, we’ll have a dressage lesson.
• Lunch at Il Paretaio.
• Another dressage lesson awaits us in the afternoon.
• In the evening, we can gather for a wine-tasting session (included in the price), sampling some of Tuscany’s finest wines (hello Chianti!!)

THURSDAY (APRIL 3)
• We’ll start the day with a morning dressage lesson before heading to Siena (taxi transfer not included in the package, but we can be transferred to the nearest train station Poggibonsi for free).
• Once in Siena, we’ll have lunch: Restaurants like Antica Trattoria Papei or La Taverna di San Giuseppe offer delicious Tuscan cuisine.
• In the afternoon, we can explore Siena. We’ll visit the Piazza del Campo, one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval squares, and admire the intricate mosaic floors and stunning architecture of the Siena Cathedral (Duomo). Together, we’ll wander the narrow streets of Siena’s historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

FRIDAY (APRIL 4)
• The day begins with a morning dressage lesson.
• We’ll enjoy a group lunch at Il Paretaio.
• In the afternoon, we’ll wrap up the riding experience with our final dressage lesson.

SATURDAY (APRIL 5): DEPARTURE
• We’ll share a farewell breakfast before saying our goodbyes and departing.

Not Included in the Package Price:

• Taxi Airport transfers and transfers to Florence and Siena. Though transfer to the train station is included at no additional cost (and then a train to the airport is approximately €10)

• Lunch in Florence and Siena.

• Optional activities: Cooking class, taxi transfers, and tickets for the Duomo climb or Uffizi Gallery (pre-booking required).

Included:

• Lessons (6 or 10 - see pricing)

• 4 or 7 nights accommodation (sharing with one other person) depending on the package you selected

• Full-board (except when visiting cities - see hereunder)

• Wine tasting evening

• Transfers from Poggibonsi train station to the farmhouse

Not Included in the Package Price:

• Flights & Travel Insurance

• Taxi transfers to airport and to Florence and Siena

• Lunch in Florence and Siena

• Optional activities: Cooking class, and tickets for the Duomo climb or Uffizi Gallery (pre-booking required)

• Tips and personal expenses

Note that we can coordinate as a group and rent cars for more flexibility to go to surrounding cities and reduce costs.