In brief about the location as a choice for your event
- Rancho Aurora is 50 km away. from Sofia in the heart of Stara Planina, in a very clean and beautiful area of Bulgaria.
- The ranch is reached by a good asphalt road and there is a place to park cars, buses and coaches.
- The ranch has wide lawns, groves with a hammock area, its own lake, level areas - riding stables, a place to set up tents, nice toilets, its own stable with 20 horses and much more.
- Near the base is the Skaklya waterfall, the Ivan Vazov eco trail, a paintball field, restaurants and rest stations.
- We can offer for your event not only the use of areas and all the adjacent amenities, but also the complete organization of team building games and activities, catering, equipment and others.
- We are ready to answer your questions or to you welcome on site.
Our main amenities
What will be available to you if you organize your event with us?
Terrains Spacious green areas
At your disposal are over 25 acres of well-maintained green space with wonderful views of our own lake, nearby mountains and groves. There is space for activities, catering and marquees and much more
Terrains Own lake
Whether you want to incorporate it into activities, want guests to relax by the lake, or want it to be a beautiful backdrop to anything you host, a mountain pond is a wonderful addition to the grounds you've chosen for your event.
Terrains Hammock and other areas
The territory of the ranch is divided into different zones for maximum convenience and variety. We have a grove with a "Hammock Zone", a suitable meadow which is our "Party Zone", we have a "Relax Zone" around the lake, a children's corner if the event is a family holiday and much more.
Terrains Stables, maneges and others
On the territory of the ranch there are leveled areas suitable for activities, as well as for placing tents, a stage or other facilities. We have a stable with a mini museum, paddocks, gazebos and others to create coziness, amenities and potential for activities - horse riding, treasure hunting and others.
Amenities Tents and facilities
We can provide 3 by 3 meter marquees for your event, in case of worse weather or excessive sun. We can provide rechargeable microphone speakers as well as any other rental equipment you need for a well organized event
Amenities Beerfest tables and benches
We have several sets of beerfest tables and benches for the convenience of guests, as well as for organizing catering and more. We can assist with the hire of additional sets depending on the need and your event ideas.
Amenities Toilets, electricity and water
At the disposal of all participants are 3 well-equipped toilets, running water, electricity from our solar system and generators, indoor spaces and more to provide everything necessary for a comfortable event.
Additional Children's Kingdom
In case you are organizing a family holiday or there will be children at your event, they will also be able to take advantage of the special area for them with a trampoline, games, spaces to run and many other wonderful things for children.
Possible activities at the Ranch
If you want us to organize activities for you, we will be more than happy to do so. Here are some of the things we can do for you
Team Building Teambuilding activities
We can organize a variety of games for you to bring the team together, entertain them and provide unforgettable and lasting memories. Everything from "Hunting treasures and legends", through games such as "Pre-Bulgarian fighters", "Bulgarian traditions" to construction programs such as "Creating a Bulgarian village".
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Riding Riding
We can offer an introduction to the horses, photos with them, various communication exercises and, of course, horseback riding. We have at our disposal 16 horses, experienced instructors, suitable equipment and everything necessary to include these noble animals in the best way in your holiday.
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Individual Archery
On site we can organize archery, spear throwing and even mock sword and shield fights. We will provide professional instruction and all the necessary equipment to immerse yourself in these activities.
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Adrenaline Offroad with UAZ van and Hunter
Want an activity with a little more adrenaline? We can provide a walk in the surrounding area with our off-road vehicles - a UAZ van or a UAZ Hunter. Our experienced drivers will provide an exciting experience for you and your team or guests.
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Team Building Wine bottling
We can offer you all the equipment you need for a unique session of wine tasting, wine selection, bottling and labeling so that everyone is delighted with what they have experienced and learned, taking home a bottle of wine as a gift.
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Team Building Life like in the village
There is a reason why rural tourism is so semi-popular. People are burning with a desire to return to their ancestors or to return to the village again with grandparents by visiting a real country house with its animals and farms, tasks and cares and way of life.
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Cookery Culinary challenges
Try everything our region has to offer - from home-grown fruit and vegetables, through home-grown milk, cheese and butter to home-grown eggs and much more. All these ingredients can be combined into wonderful and healthy feasts that will have a completely different spirit and taste than those made with ingredients from the big supermarkets.
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Team Building Campfire
We have all the conditions to continue your celebration even in the darker hours of the day with a campfire, fireside stories, camping and other evening activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The road is asphalt and well maintained. Depending on which part of Sofia you start from, the journey takes about an hour and 20 minutes on average. It goes along the Iskar gorge. The road is very beautiful. Between Novi Iskar and Svoge, the road follows the bends of the river. From Tserovo begins the ascent to the village of Zasele, where the ranch is located. The road has more bends but is wide enough and well maintained for car, bus and coach.
Anyone who wishes can ride a horse as part of the program or separately. There are team building programs that include riding, a separate module/package with riding can be reserved or who wishes during the event to take advantage.
We have organized events for groups from 5 to 1500 people. The most common team building groups are around 40-50 to 100 people, but we have the necessary experience and training for any number of participants. We can assist both with terrain and activities, as well as with organizing tents, tables and other necessary equipment for the appropriate size event.
There are several places to stay around us. They are of limited capacity. There are wooden guest houses that accommodate groups of up to 20 people, a hotel with a capacity of 25 people and luxury houses with a capacity of 15-18 people. You can view all options in the Partners area of our page.
Preservation of the pitch is done with a deposit. If interested, we discuss details such as your exact need and wishes and can send an offer. Based on this offer and your confirmation, a deposit of between 30% and 50% is paid. We issue proper documents.
We love this question. A few things set us apart:
We have extensive grounds in the heart of the Stara Planina in the midst of a unique but accessible nature, which will be completely at your disposal;
Everything at the ranch is designed for your convenience and is based on over 12 years of experience in organizing events;
A professional team that puts the customer first, ensures high quality communication and organization and can be fully relied on for a good event;
In addition to the terrain, we can provide a complete service with the organization of transport, activities, catering, facilities and everything else necessary for your event;
The team has good knowledge of English and Russian, in case communication in either of these languages is required;
Everything we do is filled with energy, enthusiasm and passion. This is felt in all levels of service you receive. And the difference is huge;
We have a history of 100% satisfied customers. There are countless reasons for this.
Quotes from our customers
We were looking for a location for a one-day event. We didn't know the area or the ranch, but we trusted them for our team building. It was the best decision because the place is really wonderful and the quality of all services is at a very high level.
Veronika
HR Specialist
Every year we look for something different for the team and came across Rancho Aurora as an option. We were very satisfied. We played "Treasure and Legends Hunt" around the ranch's unique terrain, rode horses, shot a bow, answered riddles and looked for clues. It was a beautiful day.
Rumyana
Marketing and Events
We organized a series of events at the ranch for different departments of the company. The feedback was very good. People spent time in nature, eating products from the region, had team building games and generally had a great time.