Silent Retreat Center in Assisi, Italy

What our guests write about their Silent Retreat:

 
  
 EXCELLENT  
 
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 Thiago Resende Xavier 
 
22 August 2021
 
 
  
 
My 10-day retreat here was deeply refreshing and insightful. The hosts provided the space, conditions and support for full immersion in silence and introspection, just as described in their website. The center is located in a quiet spot by the hills behind mount Subasio, sorrounded by hiking trails, native vegetation and small farms. I found the acommodation quite comfortable, and the food was fresh, light, and delicious. Thank you Mayadevi and Shintai for your kind and warm hospitality, and for sharing your special place!

The picture attached is of my favourite meditation spot by a water stream, about 20 min walk from the center.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Olympia Terral 
 
18 November 2024
 
 
  
 
Dear Mayadevi & Shintai
Thank you again for a most remarkable experience at your beautiful sanctuary in Assisi! A vibration of peace and love pervades the atmosphere you have created. Mayadevi's delicious and beautifully presented meals were such a joy to eat in the silence of surrender. Her massages brought healing to my body and mind.

Shintai's care in starting the woodstove every morning in our meditation space was so appreciated by us being from the tropical Pacific. His love for San Damiano where Saint Claire lived her life and the crypt of Saint Francis allowed me to experience Christ consciousness in a way I had never felt before. His quiet direction helped us to discover the cathedrals and streets of Assisi as pilgrims as well as the natural beauty of the hiking trails around the center.

Meditating with Mayadevi and Shintai in such an intimate space invited a deeply healing bottomless depth.

With much love and joy,
Olympia
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maree Kay 
 
7 June 2023
 
 
  
 
I spent 10 nights in May 2023 with Mayadevi and Shintai at their beautiful retreat center in the mountains of Assisi. From the moment I arrived their heartfelt warmth and generosity was evident. The space they provided was like a home away from home, where I got to breathe out, relax and settle into the silence of their beautiful retreat. The simplicity and depth of what they offered was exactly what I needed and I left feeling refreshed, restored and whole. Forever grateful for this life changing event. I would highly recommend this retreat.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Pete O 
 
20 September 2022
 
 
  
 
Loved it here, calm silence and space - no agenda, no belief systems - you're just gently encouraged to slow down and look within yourself.

There's opportunity to share here every day as well with Shintai and Mayadevi if you wish and they can provide you with insightful feedback.

Food is excellent.

Location is stunning - there are daily excursions (all optional) into Assisi and beautiful walks in the area if you want to head out on your own.

Highly recommended! :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lisa Neidhardt 
 
8 January 2019
 
 
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What a great and valuable experience!

I visited the silent retreat center for a 7 days individual stay in the end of December. Although it was winter the landscape with the mountains and the forest was amazing, every morning the look out of the window came with a different flavour: blue sky with sunshine, clouds hiding the top of the mountains or fog covering even the trees nearby. With the fireplace and suitable clothes, I always felt cosy and warm. 

Each day of my retreat was structured (breakfast, sitting/walking meditation, lunch, free time, visiting Assisi etc.) which gave my usually always busy mind the opportunity to calm down and relax. I had a good mix of visiting Assisi (and attending two amazing Christmas concerts) and spending time in the countryside. From the beginning on the atmosphere in the house was very welcoming and comfortable so it was easy so settle down and leave everyday life behind. I experienced that Mayadevi and Shintai really took care of me and making this experience as smooth and rich as possible. They gave me space for myself but were there with advice when needed. I spent my birthday and New Year’s Eve with them and I am going to keep this special week with gratitude and warmth in my heart. 

Notably, one of my every day highlights were the meals, Mayadevi is truly a master chef! :) All in all, I can highly recommend a visit to the silent retreat center, especially for people that feel like stepping back from the fast moving daily routine. Thank you for this lovely week!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joan Doe 
 
29 September 2022
 
 
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The Silent Retreat Center has been my silver lining in very difficult times, an experience I was desperately looking forward to for weeks, to bring back some peace and quiet, some light and hope into my life. To live and thrive again. The eight days individual stay has by all means lived up to my expectations. The location itself, in the midst of a marvelous scenery of rolling hills and olive groves, surrounded by a mystic flair full of history and energy coming over from Assisi, is in itself nourishment and inspiration for mind, body and soul.

The hosts, Mayadevi and Shintai, provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a journey together in silence, yet with enough room for privacy and individual headspace. In addition, they offered tailor made (spiritual) guidance and advice, when enquired, with the utmost sensitivity and compassion to meet my needs, based on decades of relevant experience and long careers in the field. Their pure presence, their kindness and their passion for creating a meditative space, a space to develop a deeper understanding of oneself and discover new perspectives, makes the Silent Retreat Center a very unique and highly recommendable experience for those who are open to giving in to and immersing oneself in an emotionally “wild ride” in stillness, nothingness, in just being.

My profound gratitude goes out to you, Mayadevi and Shintai, for supporting me on a bumpy path to find a way to cope with various challenges. Thank you for bringing me back to life.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rebecca O'Reilly 
 
25 October 2024
 
 
  
 
What a magical experience! Mayadevi & Shintai are both such beautiful souls. The space they create and open for others to enjoy is something special! I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend a few days in the flow of their life. The property was absolutely stunning and their home was so cozy and welcoming. And oh my goodness the food was delicious!! Thank you both for opening your home to me and providing this space of peace!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Frö Fröström 
 
18 November 2023
 
 
  
 
I spent six days at this beautiful retreat in the middle of November - perfect time if you want to fall in love with autumn in Italy. It’s a peaceful  home to go to if you need to find tools and insight for how to live a present life. To just be.

Mayadevi and Shintai who hosted this retreat was very warm and kind. They provided me a safe space to be present and in the optional sharing sessions they guided me with reflecting questions.

The food was lovely and the hikes that were mapped out was a great way to take my mind into the moment. It was a unique experience that I’ll cherish within my heart, mind and body❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lumanda Snoek 
 
28 August 2018
 
 
  
 
Mayadevi and Shintai are more than capable to offer you a complete retreat, with great food, good tours and amazing support during your silent stay in this beautiful place.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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