THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
About the
Willamette Coast Ride
We’ve curated this 4-day, 5-night riding holiday to showcase the stunning landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. With such variety, each day brings something new to inspire wonder.
Ride across diverse terrain, enjoy cozy accommodations, take in spectacular scenery, and partner with fun, spirited horses.
Your journey begins in the charming wine country of the Willamette Valley, continues through the scenic Coastal Range mountains, and concludes with an unforgettable ride along the majestic Pacific Ocean. This progressive trip blends exclusivity and adventure, featuring wine tastings in vineyards, lush forested trails, and exhilarating beach gallops.
Our hosts and their horses create a European-inspired atmosphere while embracing the adventurous spirit of the West Coast. It’s the kind of riding vacation that will take your breath away—without the flight to Europe!
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
Our ride is a strong intermediate to advanced riding level ride, English riding; riders should be capable and have experience maintaining control at the canter and hand gallop in and out of an arena and be in the saddle for four hours at a time.
EMBARK ON A PNW EQUESTRIAN JOURNEY
The Experience at the Willamette Coast Ride
The Willamette Coast Ride experience is four days of riding in a small, personal group (7 – 8 riders maximum). It is a progressive ride, moving west from wine country towards the Pacific on a different trail each day.
Day One
Embark on an unforgettable journey that commences in the renowned Willamette Valley, where the historic Oregon Trail ended, offering a picturesque setting ideal for equestrian pursuits.
Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in a wine-tasting session, not only to behold the picturesque vineyards but also to savor the exquisite Pinot Noir crafted by the talented winemakers who call this region home.
Day Two
The second day will be spent traversing the Coastal Range Mountains; we will leave our farm with the horses in tow and begin the journey at the top of the first range. Riding in the forest can afford riders the chance to see a spotted owl in its habitat, elk, deer, and for very few mountain lion as well as mossy covered tree trunks and towering douglas firs.
Days Three & Four
Riders eagerly anticipate their chance to ride along the untamed Pacific Ocean, where they can gallop across the vast shoreline and witness the majestic convergence of the Nestucca River into the Pacific’s embrace. The days will be spent riding not one but two expansive, gorgeous Pacific beaches. Along the way, we’ll explore freshwater creeks, coastal forest and sand dunes. The exhilaration of riding with the salty sea breeze against our faces makes you feel truly alive!
