Horseback Riding

Long before Spirit Mountain had roads, our family explored the farm on horseback. We once kept a herd of more than 20 horses, and our daughters, Keren and Kate, spent much of their childhood riding across the property—through coffee groves, over streams, and straight up and down mountainsides.

Their style was sometimes less “peaceful trail ride” and a little more *The Man from Snowy River*, but those adventures became some of our family’s most treasured memories.Today, horseback riding remains one of the most timeless ways to experience the farm. Guided rides follow mountain paths through the working coffee plantation and tropical forest, reaching hidden corners and scenic overlooks that reveal an entirely different side of Spirit Mountain.

The pace is slower, the perspective is higher, and the connection to the landscape feels much as it did before the roads arrived.We still keep a few horses at the farm, but most rides are arranged with trusted neighbors who provide additional horses and local guides. Advance notice is required, and availability may vary. Let us know before your visit, and we will do our best to organize an experience suited to your group and riding ability—whether you prefer a quiet walk through the coffee trees or have always secretly imagined yourself riding down a mountain like Jim Craig.