Athar through the year

Let the season be part of the retreat.

Northern Jordan is not a permanent sunset. It can be green, golden, dry, wet, bright, misted and occasionally white with a little snow.

Let the season be part of the retreat. Concept imagery commissioned for Athar Retreat.
01

Spring

Green hills, wild herbs and changeable skies.

Cool mornings and fresh growth make spring especially vivid. Rain can soften the trails and may change the day's route.

02

Summer

Early light, shaded pauses and long evenings.

Rides begin early to avoid the strongest heat. The middle of the day is for food, rest, grooming and quiet terrace time.

03

Autumn

Golden ground, clear air and gentler warmth.

Autumn brings a drier palette and comfortable trail days. Evenings can turn cool quickly in the hills.

04

Winter

Fire, mist, rain, and sometimes a little snow.

Winter is atmospheric rather than guaranteed. Rain, mud or snow can reshape the programme, and unsafe roads or trails may require a transfer or cancellation.

A winter horse experience in the misted hills of northern Jordan Concept imagery commissioned for Athar Retreat.

Weather shapes the day

Year-round does not mean unchanged.

Early summer riding, a rain-adjusted route or a winter ground programme can each be the right version of Athar.

Trips operate in most weather conditions. When roads or trails become unsafe, the team may adjust, transfer, postpone or cancel the experience under the published policy.