"Not a day has passed that I have not remembered the time I spent with you in Assisi. What an amazingly profound experience that was for me, and how grateful I am for what the two of you have created.”
-- Michael Ward, Long Beach, California

Bruce Davis Ph.D. has led spiritual retreats in America, Europe and Asia since 1983. He has been living permanently in Assisi since 1999 with his wife Ruth. Bruce's work has inspired many people from all over the world to live a life that nurtures their souls.

He is the author of The Magical Child Within You, The Heart of Healing, Monastery Without Walls, Simple Peace and The Calling of Joy.

Bruce is a spiritual psychologist and as such a retreat includes spiritual teachings and psychological tools which enable us to find an authentic, true and joy filled life. He is available during the retreat to help people with personal and spiritual issues.

Each Retreat is an opportunity to explore our own spirituality and be with others from around the world who are also pilgrims of the heart.

He taught East-West Spirituality at J.F.K. University near San Francisco, California. For many years he had a community outreach program that fed homeless people on the streets of San Francisco with the help of teenagers from neighboring counties.

Ruth Davis has been teaching movement as a spiritual practice since 1985. During the retreats she leads people in Sacred Movement Ritual™ a meditative prayer in movement. Yoga is provided upon request.

Ruth has been teaching movement as a spiritual practice since 1985. During the retreats she leads people in Sacred Movement Ritual™ a meditative prayer in movement.

She is trained in classical dance, Hatha Yoga & Chi Gung. Her meditative movement Ritual helps to integrate spiritual wisdom lessons through the body. A DVD is also available. She holds certifications in Hypnotherapy and is currently getting her degree in Ayurvedic Medicine.

Ruth helps people connect to nature through movement which balances the energies in the body. She assists people with current health or personal issues.