Photo Story of your time in Assisi
Beauty in every corner
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WelcomeWelcome to Assisi and Hotel Posta, which is the home of our meditation center. The Hotel is located only 75 meters from Piazza del Comune, the center of Assisi.
The Hotel's caring staff will take care of your every need. They can help you with organizing a taxi to the train station or questions about your room. They have hearts as big as Assisi itself. At check-in you will receive a personal note from your retreat leader greeting you that will include instructions how to find the secret gate to our retreat center located in a back garden area of the Hotel. Hotel Posta serves abundant buffet breakfasts and along with homemade lunches or dinners. They offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options as well. Their central location allows guests to walk to all corners of Assisi in about 15 minutes !! |
First gathering ~ Orientation
Following the instructions given to you in your welcome note you will find the secret gate to our meditation center.
We start at 4:30pm on the first day. You can arrive any time after 4:15pm. We will give you one of Bruce Davis' books on the life of St. Francis and some inspiring writings that help guide your retreat experience. Included is a 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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The hotel provides a continental breakfast buffet and home made all you can eat lunches or dinners each day.
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All bedrooms have AC & Heat ~ plus private bathrooms
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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 1500 years old. The owners 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 which is open all day.
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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 meditation. Overlooking the valley below we reflect on the day and soak in the peace of 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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