# City detox - weekend Small-group sessions, 2 days with an overnight stay 2 days with an overnight stay, small groups, all year round | individual quote - [booking form](#wstepna-rezerwacja) and [programme](#program) below | 📍 [Hucisko near Zawiercie](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) - ![Participants stand quietly at the paddock fence watching the horses, with forest in the background.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_uzupelniamy_wode_dla_koni_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![Participants groom horses on a grassy meadow surrounded by forest, while another horse grazes nearby.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_czyscimy_konie_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A narrow path through a spring forest with fresh green leaves, people walking along it calmly in single file.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-maj-2026%2Foboz_maj_20206_zastep_w_terenie_01.jpg&w=3840&q=75) - ![A summer pine forest with dense ferns around the centre.](https://horseback.pl/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fhorseback%2Fgaleria%2Foboz-sierpien-2026%2FIMG_20260814_121553977.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Get away from the noise of the city for a whole weekend. The weekend City detox is two days in which you swap noise, screens and rushing for horses, forest and silence. On the first day, unhurried time with our horses: watching the herd, a calm approach, grooming and leading a horse - no riding and no pressure. An evening without screens and a night at OW Orle Gniazdo. On the second morning, [forest bathing](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en): a slow time in a forest of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura, with a stop by the beaver dam. For adults from big cities, including those with no experience with horses. Two days in a small group, all year round, at our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, with a night in comfortable multi-person rooms at OW Orle Gniazdo. Price: individual quote. Half a day is enough to slow down. A weekend is enough to really rest: no drive back to the city in the evening, and a morning that starts with horses and forest rather than your inbox. [📋 Programme outline below](#program) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews: [horseback.pl/opinie](https://horseback.pl/opinie?lang=en) ## Make a preliminary reservation This form lets you make a preliminary reservation of classes for your group. You do not have to pay anything now. Fill in and send the form, we will contact you within 24 h and agree the date and details. Phone \* Number of people and age group \* \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send pre-reservation ## I'm interested - let me know about the next date Give us your phone number and we will get in touch with you. Phone \* Number of people and age group (optional) \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send If you are also interested in a shorter version without an overnight stay (City detox - one day), [click here](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-jednodniowy?lang=en). ## Who is it for? - •City dwellers tired of noise, screens and rushing who want to get away for longer than a few hours - •People who want to spend time around horses but do not want to (or cannot yet) ride - •Couples and friends looking for a calm weekend out of town - •Work teams who would rather have fresh air, silence and an evening together than another meeting room ## What to expect - •A slow pace for two days, with no packed schedule - •Time with horses from the ground: watching the herd, grooming, leading a horse in hand - •An evening without screens: phones on mute, conversation, rest - •A morning with the herd and forest bathing with a stop by the two-level beaver dam - •A night at OW Orle Gniazdo, close to our centre ## Our horses Our horses live in a herd, in a free-range system: they have a pasture, a paddock, a covered shelter and their own forest area. You meet them where they spend their day - in the evening and in the morning too. More: [free-range horse keeping](https://horseback.pl/chow-wolnowybiegowy?lang=en) and [animal welfare policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-dobrostanu-zwierzat?lang=en). ## Outline (2 days) ### Day 1: horses and an evening without screens ### 1\. Arrival and settling in (about 30 min) A welcome, a few words about the weekend and safety around horses, phones on mute. ### 2\. Watching the herd (about 45 min) Quietly, by the paddock: how horses move, rest and communicate with each other. ### 3\. Meeting a horse from the ground (about 1.5 h) A calm approach, grooming and leading a horse in hand, under an instructor's supervision. No riding. ### 4\. Break A meal, checking in at OW Orle Gniazdo and a moment to catch your breath. ### 5\. A walk at dusk (about 45 min) A calm walk around the pastures and along the edge of the forest as the day ends and the herd settles for the night. ### 6\. An evening without screens Dinner, conversation for those who want it or time just for yourself. Phones stay on mute. A bonfire if the weather allows. ### Day 2: the morning and forest bathing ### 7\. A morning with the herd (about 30 min) If you like: a quiet visit to the horses in the morning, before the day begins. ### 8\. Breakfast No rushing and no phone at the table. ### 9\. Forest bathing (about 2.5 h) Slowly into the forest, a stop by the two-level beaver dam and the signs of the beavers' work (we cannot promise the beavers themselves - they are wild, shy animals), simple sensory exercises and some quiet time for yourself. ### 10\. Closing (about 30 min) A hot cup of tea, a short conversation for those who want it and a calm departure - no rushing. We adjust the order and length of each part to the group, the weather, the season and the horses on the day. Arrival and departure times are agreed when you book. More about forest bathing itself: [Forest bathing in the Jura](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en). ## Accommodation and meals We stay at OW Orle Gniazdo in comfortable multi-person rooms, close to our centre. Meals are provided by the OW Orle Gniazdo catering facilities. We include the cost of accommodation and meals in the quote - we give you the total cost before you book. If you would like a room of your own, mention it in the form. ## A weekend in every season The horses are here all year round, and so is the forest. Each season offers something different - we have highlighted the current one. ### Spring Longer evenings and a dawn chorus. - •The horses shed their winter coats - grooming is calm, absorbing work for your hands. - •Longer evenings: more light for a walk around the pastures. - •In the morning you wake up to birdsong, not notifications. - •The forest in its first green and the smell of damp earth. ### Summer A cool forest morning while the city heats up. - •We plan time with the horses for the cooler parts of the day. - •The herd resting in the shade of the trees - our horses have their own forest area. - •Long, warm evenings outdoors, without screens. - •Forest bathing in the morning, before the heat. ### Autumn Morning mist and long, quiet evenings. - •The horses grow a thick, soft winter coat. - •Mist over the meadows in the morning - worth getting up a little earlier. - •It gets dark earlier: more time for an evening without screens. - •The smell of leaves, mushrooms and the damp forest floor. ### Winter The silence of snow and warmth after the frost. - •The herd in winter coats, breath steaming in the frost. - •Snow muffles the forest - the calmest time for forest bathing. - •With the leaves gone, the beaver dam and the signs of the beavers' work are easiest to see. - •More walking, shorter stops and hot tea. - •A long winter evening in the warm, far from the bustle of the city. ## What the City detox is not It is not therapy, hippotherapy, a retreat programme or a riding lesson, and it does not replace a doctor's advice. It is a weekend with horses and in the forest - time to slow down, take a break from the city and be in silence. ## Safety We work with calm, experienced horses, supervised by an instructor throughout the time with the horses. At the start we go through the rules of safe behaviour around horses. Please wear closed, sturdy shoes and clothes suited to the weather. ## Other forms of city detox - [City detox - one day](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-jednodniowy?lang=en) - A shorter version without an overnight stay: half a day (about 4 h) with horses and forest bathing. - [Forest bathing in the Jura](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/kapiel-lesna?lang=en) - Forest bathing on its own, without horses: about 2.5 h of unhurried time in the forest with a guide. ## Price Individual quote - it depends on the number of people and the date. We give you the total cost before you book. Ask via the form above, by phone or by text message (buttons below). [Payment methods](https://horseback.pl/metody-platnosci?lang=en). ## Location and directions We run the weekend City detox at our Horse Riding and Outdoor Activities Centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort (where we stay overnight and where the catering and hotel facilities are). [How to find us?](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic?lang=en) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does the weekend City detox cost? We quote it individually: the price depends on the number of people, the date, and the accommodation and meals. Ask via the form on this page, by phone or by text message - we give you the total cost, including accommodation and meals, before you book. ### Where do we sleep and what about food? Accommodation at OW Orle Gniazdo in comfortable multi-person rooms, close to our centre. Meals are provided by the OW Orle Gniazdo catering facilities. We agree which meals are included when we prepare the quote. ### Can I come alone or as a couple? Yes. Tell us in the form how many people are coming and whether you would like a room of your own - we will check what is possible and find a date. We also welcome small groups of friends and work teams. ### Do I need to ride or know horses? No. We spend time with the horses from the ground: we watch the herd, approach, groom and lead a horse under an instructor's supervision. We go through the safety rules at the start. ### Is there any riding? No, the weekend City detox is time with horses without riding. If you would like to ride, ask about it when booking - for the horses' welfare the rider weight limit is 75 kg. ### What is the minimum age? The weekend City detox is designed for adults. Teenagers from 13 can take part with a parent or guardian. ### Do I have to hand in my phone? No. We only ask you to silence your phone during the sessions and to spend the evening without screens. If you need to stay reachable, let us know at the start. ### What if it rains or freezes? We run the weekend City detox all year round, in the rain and in winter too. In difficult weather conditions (e.g. a storm, strong wind, black ice) we change the order of the parts or offer another date. ### How do I cancel or change the date? Call or text us as early as possible. Cancellation and rescheduling rules are set out in our Terms of purchases, orders and bookings: horseback.pl/regulamin-zakupow-zamowien-rezerwacji. ### Will we see beavers? We cannot promise that - beavers are wild, shy animals. What is certain is that there is a two-level beaver dam next to the centre and plenty of signs of their work, such as felled and gnawed trees. We stop by them on the way. ### What should I bring and wear? Closed, sturdy shoes that can get dirty and a second pair to change into, layers (they may get dirty around the horses too) and a change of clothes, a rain jacket, water, personal items for the night and a torch for the evening. In winter a hat, gloves and warm socks. ### What are the most common mistakes? Sandals or other open shoes (always closed shoes around horses), one pair of shoes for the whole weekend, light-coloured smart clothes, a jacket that is too thin, and planning to "just check my e-mails" in the evening. Horses are fed only as the instructor shows you. ### Where is it and how do I get there? At our centre in Hucisko near Zawiercie, next to the Orle Gniazdo resort; we walk into the forest from there for the forest bathing. Directions: horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic. QR code for this page (for printing) horseback.pl/zajecia/miejski-detoks/miejski-detoks-weekendowy?lang=en [Pre-book - no payment](#wstepna-rezerwacja)[📞](tel:+48732059769)[💬](sms:+48732059769)