What is Included
The holidays are designed to be for small groups for a more intimate experience and learning opportunity. Depending on the length of your stay
Your days can include :
- Lessons in the Arena getting to know the working Lusitanos and how to ride them campino style.
- Garroucha training
- Riding out with the cattle
- Learning how deal with natural working equitation obstacles
- Rides to a neighbouring Quinta
- Eating Traditional cuisine
- Visiting Other Stud Farm
- Local Historic sites and Region main town
- Ceramics – try out it for yourself
- Wine Tasting, cycling, walking, wildlife
What you need to bring
If you would like to have a holiday at the farm you can contact us with your dates and requirements. We ask that you are able to ride and have some experience riding in the courtyside.
You will need to bring the correct riding attire –
Helmet, boots and riding trousers we also higly recommend long sleeve tops and sun protection as it can be strong sun.
We have space for maximum 4 riders per week. Non riders are welcome there are plenty of other activities they can enjoy
The options are as follows
- 3 day stay
- 5 day stay
- Combined holiday of 3 days on the farm and 3 days of Classical dressage lessons in Ericeira.
3 Day Stay
3 days (4 nights) includes –
- Lessons in Arena
- Rides out with the cattle
- Ride to neighbouring Farm
- Visit to Alter Stud Farm
- Dinner at a Local Boutique Wine Hotel and vineyard
- Accommodation in stunning family farm house conversion.
- Meals – Local Alentejo Cuisine
Package Price between 1760-2000 euros
Not included Flights, Airport Transfers, personal insurance.
5 Day Stay
5 days (6 nights) includes –
- Lessons in Arena including garrocha, working equitation
- Rides out with the cattle
- Ride to neighbouring Farm
- Visit to Alter Stud Farm
- Dinner at a Local Boutique Wine Hotel and vineyard
- Cycling, Ceramics, Visit to historic sites
- Accommodation in stunning family farm house conversion single room.
- Meals – Local Alentejo Cuisine
Package Price between 2500-2800 euros – price varies according to single double or twin room
Not included Flights, Airport Transfers, personal insurance.
7 Day Stay
7 days (9 nights) combined holiday includes –
- Ericeira x 6 classical individual dressage lessons with Nuno Cavaco
- Accommodation close to the ocean in Ericeira
- Transfer to Farm with a visit to Evora
- Rides out with the cattle
- Ride to neighbouring Farm
- Visit to Alter Stud Farm
- Dinner at a Local Boutique Wine Hotel and vineyard
- Accommodation in stunning family farm house conversion.
- Meals – Local Alentejo Cuisine
Package Price between 2760-3000 euros
Not included Flights Airport Transfers, personal insurance.
Accommodation
During your stay at the farm you can enjoy different accommodation options – The accomodation is a fabulous located on a family members neighbouring farm. A beautiful barn conversion into luxurious surrounding and expansive stunning views. The sun rises and sun sets are really something.
The accommodation has been designed by the family alongside a highly talented local architect. have a look at the images and you will see what we mean. It is really a very special place to stay.
