Photo Story of your time in Assisi
Beauty in every corner of Assisi
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WelcomeWelcome to Asissi. Ruth Davis, founder of Assisi Retreats is seen here with Paolo Bastianini, owner of the Hotel. This is also the location of our meditation room. The Hotel is located only 75 meters from Piazza del Comune, the center of Assisi.
When you arrive you will be greeted by Paolo or one of his family members Paola his wife, Emanuele his son or Francesca his daughter in law. These lovely caring people take care of your every need upon your arrival. If you need anything for your room, or a taxi at the end of your stay, just ask !!! They have hearts as big as Assisi itself. They also serve you abundant buffet breakfasts and home made all-you-can-eat dinners. Vegan, gluten free are all options here ! Their central location allows guests to walk to all corners of Assisi in about 15 minutes !! |
Arrival and OrientationUpon your arrival you will be given your Assisi Retreat welcoming folder that includes inspiring writings that help guide your retreat experience. During orientation at 4:30 pm the first day, you will also be given Bruce Davis' book, The Love Letters of St Francis & St Clare. Included is a our little map showing you our favorite eating corners in Assisi that you can use as you explore in your free time.
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Meals in the Hotel
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You will be served abundant buffet breakfasts and home made all you can eat dinners each day. Vegan, gluten free are all options here ! Ask for exactly what you need. They are your family while you are there.
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Rooms
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Each guest can have a private room with en suite bathroom. You can request additional nights for before or after your retreat during registration. Each room has heating and air conditioning.
The charm of being in Assisi is the ancient buildings you get to be inside. Most of the buildings are up to 2500 years old. The owners, Paolo & Paola, take pride in their cleanliness and are here to serve you. Each room is different and unique. Generally your room will be adjacent to our meditation room where you can go to at any time.
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White doves above the entrance of the meditation room
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Flowered Courtyard Garden in front of Assisi Retreats Meditation Room
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Assisi Retreats Meditation Room
We have created a beautiful meditative space
where the grace of Assisi touches us deeply.
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Our meditation room is just off the flowered courtyard garden at the Hotel. It is open all day for you to use for continued meditation or yoga practice. You have access to our yoga props, library and quiet space between meditation sessions. This room is reserved exclusively for our retreat guests.
Generally meditation is at 9 am, 3 pm and 6 pm. We lead heart centered meditation to feel the peace of Assisi all around us and the deep stillness within. |
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The heart based meditation provides the contemplation for the day and when practiced during the retreat stay, lessens mental activity while bringing us closer to our inner peace and love.
Each day we practice gentleness to ourselves and others, softening our awareness and honoring our humanness. Each retreat provides suggestions about how to continue your retreat in your daily life. Meditation benches, cushions or chairs are provided. The meditation periods are a spiritual support and an anchor for your retreat. |
Gentle Walks with Meditation in the Sacred Sites
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Each day we take gentle walks to the holy sites of Assisi. We are filled with the exquisite and unique beauty of this ancient town. We feel carried by the peace here. |
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There are a variety of delcious restaurants around town in your free time
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Tempio di Minerva Ristorante |
Andrea's Pizza al Taglio ~ Piaza San Rufino
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One of our most favorite fun eateries is found on Piazza San Rufino. They have literally the best sliced pizza in the world !!! Meet our friends and your Assisi happy homemade pizza place.
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Hotel Terrace dining to soak in the peace of Assisi
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At the Hotel, even dinner is a medtiation while reflecting on the day overlooking the valley below Assisi.
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Hotel entrance in the evening
Hotel entrance in the evening light.
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Ending the day you can walk the gentle quiet streets of the town. Here you see the entrance of the Hotel. Only steps away, on the left, is the ancient tower of the Minerva Temple (c. 500 bc)
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Old Assisi Residents bring kindness back to our heart
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This is Columbo, one of my dearest old Assisi friends. He is the embodiment of what Assisi gives to each person that comes. Assisi is a sweet hug from the universe and supports each person to find that sweetness in their heart. We welcome you to Assisi, Italy and our retreats of Simple Peace,
Ruth Davis, Founder |
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