Birdseye view on Silent Retreat Center in Assisi, Italy

Silent Retreat Center in Assisi, Italy

You are invited to join the Silence

During your Retreat you can connect to the nature, visit the Sacred Sites of Assisi and most of all, spend daily life in the Meditative Space.

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Breakfast outside in nature during the Silent Retreat

The Silent Retreats

Dear Friends
We have decided to slow down, 2025 was our last retreat season here in our house in the countryside outside of Assisi.

We have sold the house and will in 2027 offer our Individual Retreats both in Assisi and Denmark.

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The New Retreat Center

Situated in the midst of Assisi´s old town.

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Visit to the San Damiano Monastery during the Silent Retreat

About Us

We are a Danish/Belgian couple. We met each other in 1988 and have since then been playing meditation concerts and offering silent retreats all over Europe.

We now live in Assisi and welcome fellow seekers in our center to share and enjoy The Great Silence.

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Assisi

A beautiful old hilltop village in the centre of Italy, charming and inspiring with narrow streets full of inviting cafes and restaurants.

Visited every year by millions of pilgrims to honour the hometown of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, which makes the energy all around so light, vibrant and alive.

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The basilica of Saint Francis which you can visit during your silent retreat

Practical Information & Pricing

All you need to know about
• where we are
• your travel to Assisi
• the cost for staying here

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What our guests write about their Silent Retreat:

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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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gouri487
13 September 2022
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I love the tranquillity and the rolling, beautiful hills of Umbria, long one of my favourite parts of Italy. The Silent Retreat Centre itself is simple but well considered and the people running it are open hearted and generous. For anyone wanting a break from the stresses and strains of 'ordinary' life, this is a great place. Recommended.
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Pete O
20 September 2022
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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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Misha Grosso
1 June 2022
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I spent unforgettable 10 days in the Retreat Center and for me it was really beautiful spiritual experience. Mayadevi and Shintai are just so easy to be around and very helpful always when you need some guidilance. Whatever it is that you are looking for, I am sure that stay at those peaceful place with such an amazing hosts may give you the right spin and help to get closer to the answers you are looking for. Definitely recommended! Undecided? Leave that feeling at home and just try it.
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Thiago Resende Xavier
22 August 2021
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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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Lucas Bergendahl
26 June 2021
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Just finished a 7 days retreat at this beautiful house, with a view words can’t describe . You are welcomed with acceptance and smile, and that is the ingredients you need, to start your inner journey. What ever you chose to follow the energy of Francesco in Assisi, or wanna stay in your own evolving of awakening, this place has the potential for those who have never practiced self evolving, but also for the experienced ones. And the beautiful view over Monte Subasio in itself, is the whole journey worth. Thank you!
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Agota Bíró
9 September 2023
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I was not sure what to expect- but the Silent Retreat Center and lovely Mayadevi and Shintai definitely went far beyond my expectations. The house is set in a beautiful spot, the vegetarian food is not only tasty and healthy, but also beautiful. Shintai and Mayadevi are full of authenticity, who are more than capable of just letting you BE. Highly recommended to anyone who feels the world is just too much :)
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Dominika Nika
22 May 2024
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The centre provided a safe and supportive space for me to dive into being without any tasks, expectations or distractions. I highly recommend it to anyone who is on their self-exploration journey.
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Frö Fröström
18 November 2023
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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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