About the stay
This experience is designed for riders who want to slow down, explore hidden Eastern Europe in the saddle and truly settle into the rhythm of rural life.
For one week, we stay in a single place and ride out into the countryside every day, returning to the same home each evening.
No packing.
No changing accommodation.
Just riding, shared meals and quiet evenings.
This is a riding holiday for adult riders looking for something authentic, not staged.
Programme outline
Sunday – Arrival & settling in
Guests arrive individually in the afternoon. If travelling by train, collection from the local railway station is arranged. Guests arriving by air are advised to fly to Warsaw (Chopin or Modlin Airport) - transfer available. On arrival, there is time to unpack, freshen up and get settled into the house. We meet in the evening for a light meal and an introduction to the week ahead. Dinner is served at the house, followed by a quiet evening and rest after the journey.
Monday - stories from past generations
After breakfast, we set off on our first all-day ride, designed to be a leisurely start to the week's rhythm—for both riders and horses. We ride through vast forests where, with a bit of luck, you might spot moose, deer, or even wolf tracks. The route leads to the village of Stara Maliszewa, where we'll see a tall wooden cross, characteristic of Podlasie, and two chapels: an old wooden one, likely from the late 19th century, and a brick one from 1934, containing a statue of Christ the Burning Heart. At noon, we stop for a rest and lunch. After a break, we head along forest roads to the village of Ugoszcz, home to the Church of St. Anthony of Padua. The parish was established during World War I—the first mass was celebrated here in 1919 in a wooden chapel with a thatched roof, and the current brick church was built between 1929 and 1931. Next, we cross the Ugoszcz River and through the vast forests of the Bug River Landscape Park to the village of Nowe Lipki, where traditional houses tell the stories of their former inhabitants. In the evening, we return home for a warm, home-cooked meal and conversations around the campfire. About six hours in the saddle.
Tuesday - Stories told by the Bug River
That day, we set off on a long hike towards the picturesquely meandering Bug River. We reach the river by traversing small Bug villages, vast meadows, and paths leading through oxbow lakes that have changed shape over the years along with the river's course. It's an open and peaceful landscape—full of light, space, and traces of ancient life etched into the landscape. Along the way, we pass natural floodplains and Bug meadows, habitats for numerous bird species. A silence accompanies us, broken only by the sounds of the wind, bird calls, and the rhythmic clatter of horses' hooves. At noon, we reach the Bug River, where we stop for a longer rest. There's time for a meal for the participants and for the horses, and a moment of relax by the river. After a break, we continue our journey and pass the railway bridge over the Bug—a distinctive feature of the local landscape, which once stood in a different location and has witnessed the changes taking place in the region over the years. In the afternoon, we pass through Prostyń, passing the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and St. Anne. The history of this place dates back to 1510, when—according to local tradition—St. Anne appeared to a local peasant woman, Małgorzata Błażkowa, requesting the construction of a church on a nearby hill. This event initiated a centuries-old pilgrimage tradition and shaped the identity of this part of the region. We return along a different route, still passing through meadows, fields, and forests, allowing ourselves to maintain a leisurely pace and fully immerse ourselves in the landscape of the old route. In the evening, we will enjoy a warm meal and rest after a day spent in the saddle. About 6 hours of horseback riding.
Wednesday – On the Trail of Local History
After breakfast, we begin a day-long journey through landscapes shaped by both nature and history. We ride through forgotten orchards hidden among forest paths — remnants of villages where life once flourished. In spring, the air is filled with the scent of apple blossom; in summer, riders can pick ripe apples straight from the saddle. After around 8 kilometres, we arrive at the site of the former Treblinka Labour Camp (Treblinka I), operating between 1941 and 1944. Over 20,000 prisoners passed through the camp, many of whom died or were executed. We visit key areas, including the gravel pits, gaining a sober understanding of the scale and gravity of this place. We then continue towards the site of Treblinka II, the Nazi extermination camp built in 1942 as part of Operation Reinhard. Leaving these difficult places behind, we ride east through quiet forest tracks scented with wild elder, eventually reaching the Bug River once again. Here, we rest by the river’s bends, surrounded by wide meadows and water lilies, before continuing our journey home. Approx. 6 hours in the saddle.
Thursday – Rest & local trip
Today is a rest day for the horses. After breakfast, we travel by car to the Open-Air Museum of Agriculture in Ciechanowiec, where we explore traditional rural architecture and everyday life of the region. Lunch is served at a local inn in Ziołowy Zakątek, followed by a relaxed walk through the Podlasie Botanical Garden, known for its herbal collections and peaceful atmosphere. We return home in the afternoon, light meal and the evening is free to relax.
Friday – Hills, sand and open spaces
After a leisurely breakfast, we ride out to focus on balance and rhythm over gently rolling terrain. We pass the birthplace of Blessed Priest Edward Grzymała, a local figure of historical importance. At midday, we stop in the shade of the forest for lunch, freshly brewed coffee and a rest for the horses. In the afternoon, we head towards the Zielenieckie Dunes — a striking stretch of sand hidden deep within the forest, offering yet another glimpse into the region’s geological history. We return to the stables at sunset, cantering across meadows and fields filled with colour and scent. Approx. 5 hours in the saddle.
Saturday - Forest Vertigo
Our last full day in the saddle is a relaxed yet immersive ride through kilometres of forest paths. We ride in near silence, listening to birdsong, the calls of hawks overhead and the wind moving through the trees — a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. The route takes us through changing scenery: tall grasses, fern-covered tracks and sandy paths edged with heather. We make sure this final ride feels complete — unhurried, reflective and memorable. We return in the afternoon, with time to say goodbye to the horses and enjoy a farewell dinner together in the evening. Approx. 5 hours in the saddle.
Sunday – Departure
After breakfast, guests depart individually. Transfers to the local railway station or airports are arranged as required.
The program is a framework and may change depending on weather conditions and group dynamics, while maintaining the safety of participants and horses.
Convenient access
Convenient access via route S8 or A2/DK-50 .
Parking available on site.
Access by train from all over Poland to the local railway station.
> We pick up guests from the station on the day of arrival and drop them off on the day of departure.
Nearest airports:
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Warsaw Chopin (WAW)
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Warsaw Modlin (WMI)
> We organize airport transfers by prior arrangement.
Details of travel and transfers are agreed individually before arrival.
Price, terms and conditions of participation
The most important organizational information regarding this stay.
Price
1750 EUR / 7350 PLN
Price includes:
7 nights
full board (breakfast, lunch in the field, dinner, snacks), drinks
5 days of horse riding according to the program (27 hours in the saddle)
care of a guide/instructor
a trip on a rest day
Who is this stay for?
for adults only
horse riding at three gaits (walk, trot, gallop)
experience in horse riding in the field
not suitable for beginners
Small group of min. 2 / max. 6 people
Price does not include
travel to the place of stay
additional nights
benefits not listed in the program
additional travel accident insurance
The contract is concluded after confirmation of availability and conditions of participation.
A tourist event organised by a tour operator entered into the Register of Tour Operators under number 2662, maintained by the Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship.
Tourist guarantee no. COR 531591.