The Art of Inhabiting Yourself
A whole-system recalibration through silence, presence, and practice.
May 10–16, 2027 · 6 Nights / 7 Days · Eremito, Umbria
Set deep within a 3,000-hectare UNESCO-protected nature reserve, surrounded by ancient forests, natural waterfalls, and stone walls built for contemplative quiet, we strip away the non-essential to return to what matters: regaining our core energy, vitality, and a healthier, more grounded way of inhabiting our own bodies.
In a world of chronic stress, emotional fatigue, and cognitive overload, our bodies are rarely given the space to settle and our minds to rest. This week is a conscious departure from that noise—creating the rare conditions for inner quiet and deep restoration.
Welcome to The Sanctuary
Globally acclaimed by National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Design Hotels, and the MICHELIN Guide, Eremito stands as one of the world's most radical wellness sanctuaries.
Built as a contemporary hermitage, it translates ancient quiet into modern luxury: pristine natural stillness, simplicity, and total freedom from external demands. Here, life slows into a contemplative rhythm of silence, natural light, and deep nourishment—offering space to reclaim what modern life strips away.
We do not come here to escape life, but to return to it with radical clarity. When you slow down long enough, you finally hear what has been waiting beneath the noise.
With just 14 private stone Celluzze, the land itself acts as medicine. Each room is a haven of warmth and quiet—where the forest surrounds you, daylight marks the hours, and candlelight brings the night.
Luxury here is not excess. It is time, privacy, space, nature, and care.
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (Premios Gold List)
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Award: Winner, "Salud, Deporte y Bienestar Internacional" (International Health & Wellbeing)
Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards
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Award: Winner, "Best Mental Recovery Space"
"Eremito is one of the most fascinating hotels in our selection — and the one that least resembles a hotel at all."
MICHELIN Guide
"Eremito redefines off-grid living: a contemporary monastery in the Umbrian wilderness built to strip away modern distraction and give solo travelers the space to step back into presence."
National Geographic
The Experience
Let the elements become your medicine: crisp valley air filling your lungs, pure mountain waters rinsing away tension, and the supportive, grounding earth beneath you.
A horizon unfiltered by concrete, where nature extends in every direction and every breath brings a sensory reawakening. Freed from artificial noise and constant stimulation, your body naturally drops its guard.
Life at Eremito aligns with the natural arc of the sun. As a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, the sanctuary honors a deep, harmonious commitment to the Earth—powered by 100% renewable energy, organic seasonal dining, and intentional simplicity.
Each day is thoughtfully curated, balancing guided experiences with generous space for rest, solitude, nature, and personal reflection. The practices unfold at an unhurried pace, allowing you to participate with freedom and follow your own rhythm.
Our Activities
You leave not just rested, but genuinely recalibrated—carrying home embodied practices to sustain this clarity in your everyday world. To inhabit yourself is to step into radical ownership of your energy, your emotions, your choices, and the way you move through life. When we choose our responses consciously, we change our state of being and the way we live.
Movement & Breath
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Sunrise Gratitude Yoga Flow
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Functional Breathwork & Pranayama
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Somatic Movement & Body Awareness
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Sunset Restorative Yoga
Nature & Elemental Rituals
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Mindful Forest Walks & Outdoor Grounding
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Water Rituals for Renewal & Release
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Fire Ceremonies for Transformation
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Nature Meditation & Sensory Exploration
Meditation & Energy Experiences
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Quantum Healing Meditations
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Karuna Reiki® Healing Experiences
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Guided Inner Journeys
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Immersive Sound Baths
The Italian Art of Living
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Traditional Umbrian Pottery Workshop
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Hands-On Italian Pasta-Making
Signature Workshops
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The Art of Self-Regulation
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From Reaction to Conscious Choice
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Emotional Fatigue: From Depletion to Vitality
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Cultivating Inner Energy & Resilience
Rest & Restoration
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Daily Spa: Steam, Jacuzzi & Waterfall
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Unstructured Time for Rest & Contemplation
Your Stay
Eremito is a masterwork of contemporary monastic design, built by hand using thousands of original stone blocks salvaged from historic Umbrian ruins. Combining 14th-century hermitage architecture with modern eco-efficiency, the stone structures, thick walls, and quiet alcoves naturally hold absolute silence and cool, undisturbed air. Here, every physical space is intentionally crafted to support both inward reflection and expansive connection. A complete return to a simpler, deeper rhythm of living.
Modeled after medieval monastic quarters, each private 9-square-meter room features a comfortable bed, a wrought-iron desk, a private shower and bathroom, and a window framing the endless green forest or the garden. These intimate, restrained spaces are designed to foster presence and quiet. Here, every element is reduced to the essential, so nothing distracts from the inner experience.
Your Private Celluzza
Modeled after medieval monastic quarters, each private 9-square-meter room features a comfortable bed...
Beyond your room, the property offers stone reading nooks, quiet courtyards, sweeping outdoor terraces, and hidden forest benches—giving you complete freedom to retreat into solitary reflection or sit in peaceful contemplation whenever you choose.
Sanctuary Spaces & Solitude
Beyond your room, the property offers stone reading nooks, quiet courtyards, sweeping outdoor terraces, and hidden...
Meals are seasonal, organic, and vegetarian, rooted in Italian monastic recipes using ingredients from Eremito's garden and local producers. Dinners are served by candlelight and enjoyed in shared silence—turning every meal into a sensory practice of presence and gratitude.
Conscious Nourishment
Meals are seasonal, organic, and vegetarian, rooted in Italian monastic recipes using ingredients from Eremito's garden...
et against sweeping glass openings that look directly over the virgin forest reserve, our spacious movement and meditation room holds an expansive indoor energy while remaining completely exposed to the light and horizon of the valley.
The Valley-View Practice Room
et against sweeping glass openings that look directly over the virgin forest reserve...
Carved directly into the rock, the heated stone spa features a warm relaxation pool, a stone steam room, and quiet loungers accompanied by ambient Gregorian chant, offering warm somatic release after daily practice.
The Stone Spa
Carved directly into the rock, the heated stone spa features a warm relaxation pool...
We bring attention into tactile creation with hands-on workshops in pottery and traditional Italian pasta-making—reconnecting us with sensory intelligence, patience, and simple, slow creation.
Tactile Integration
We bring attention into tactile creation with hands-on workshops in pottery and traditional Italian pasta-making...
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Federica Donato
With more than twenty years of personal study and practice across mind-body disciplines, Federica Donato is a somatic wellness specialist, mentor, and international retreat facilitator whose approach bridges science-informed practices with embodied and contemplative traditions.
Her work integrates somatics, nervous-system regulation, functional breathing, yoga, meditation, emotional release, energy medicine, and restorative practices.
Federica supports participants through an approach that combines practical tools, embodied awareness, and deep attention to the individual process—creating a framework in which insight, regulation, and integration can unfold naturally.
Retreat
Details
DATES
May 10–16, 2027
6 Nights / 7 Days
LOCATION
Eremito · Umbria, Italy
Women and men. Couples are warmly welcome, with each guest accommodated in their own private Celluzza.
Your retreat includes
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Private Celluzza accommodation
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Three nourishing meals each day
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All guided practices
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Somatic, yoga, breathwork, meditation, and restorative practices
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Sound experiences
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Clay workshop
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Traditional pasta-making experience
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Daily access to Eremito's stone spa and Relax Area
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Round-trip group transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Eremito and back
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Retreat materials
Additional arrangements
International airfare, travel insurance, and personal expenses are arranged independently.
Optional private massages and additional individual treatments or sessions may be booked separately.
Arrive in Rome. From there, we take care of the journey.
Retreat Investment
Complete booking, cancellation, and travel conditions will be provided in the Retreat Agreement before reservation.
EARLY BIRD
$4,200 per person
Available through November 25, 2026
REGULAR RATE
$4,600 per person
Private Celluzza · Single occupancy · Full retreat experience
Payment may be divided into two installments:
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50% upon reservation
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50% by January 25, 2027
SPECIAL RATE
Together Rate
A 3% preferred rate is extended to guests registering together with a partner or friend, including Early Bird bookings. Each guest enjoys their own private accommodation.
You leave not just rested, but genuinely recalibrated—carrying home embodied practices to sustain this clarity in your everyday world.
Throughout the retreat, you will explore practical tools for self-regulation, emotional awareness, conscious choice, and the cultivation of inner energy. These experiences are designed to extend beyond Eremito, helping you navigate daily life with greater clarity, resilience, and intention.
You will also receive carefully curated retreat materials to support your continued practice and integration at home.
Limited to 12 participants. We invite you to reach out for a personal conversation and discover whether this experience is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need previous experience in yoga, meditation, or breathwork?
Not at all. The retreat welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners. All practices are guided and adapted to individual needs, with an emphasis on personal awareness rather than performance.
2. Can I attend alone?
Absolutely. Eremito is particularly suited to solo travelers seeking time for themselves. Each participant enjoys a private Celluzza, while shared practices and experiences offer opportunities for meaningful connection.
3. Can I attend with my partner or a friend?
Yes. Couples and friends are warmly welcome. Each guest enjoys their own private Celluzza. A 3% Together Rate is available when two guests register together, including during the Early Bird period.
4. Will I have access to Wi-Fi or mobile reception?
Eremito is intentionally designed as a digital detox sanctuary, without guest Wi-Fi or reliable mobile reception. Before departure, participants will receive practical information about emergency communication arrangements.
5. How do I get to Eremito?
Your journey begins at Rome Fiumicino Airport, where organized group transportation will take you directly to Eremito. Round-trip transfers are included in your retreat investment. Recommended flight arrival and departure windows will be shared in advance.
6. Are all activities mandatory?
No. This is your personal journey. While we encourage participation, every guest is free to honor their own needs and enjoy moments of solitude, reflection, or rest.
7. What kind of food is served?
Eremito offers seasonal, organic vegetarian cuisine inspired by traditional Italian recipes. Meals are prepared with care, using fresh ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Please communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies before booking so that suitable arrangements can be confirmed.
8. Is the retreat suitable for everyone?
The retreat includes gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, nature immersion, and restorative experiences. Some activities take place outdoors on uneven terrain. Please share any relevant mobility needs, physical limitations, or health considerations during your initial conversation so we can assess whether the retreat is suitable for you.
9. What is the payment schedule?
A 50% deposit secures your reservation, with the remaining balance due by January 25, 2027. Reservations made after that date require payment in full. The Early Bird rate is available for reservations confirmed with a deposit by November 25, 2026.
10. What happens if I need to cancel?
Complete cancellation, refund, and travel conditions will be provided in the Retreat Agreement before any payment is made. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
11. How do I reserve my place?
Simply send an inquiry using the button below. We will arrange a personal conversation to answer your questions, discuss the experience, and guide you through the reservation process.