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"Beyond Yourself": A Silent Retreat in Assisi, Italy
"Beyond Yourself": A Silent Retreat in Assisi, Italy
June 23 - 29, 2025
Umbria, Italy
6 nights, 7 days
15 person retreat
Highlights
A beautiful location in the middle of the Umbrian countryside
Group sharing and individual sessions
Guided experience in Assisi
Details
Becoming still, letting the words fall silent, slowing down, contemplating, and listening can open an inner space in which being unfolds. It is being beyond the mechanisms of your personality, beyond emotional habits, beyond the stereotypes of your self-images, beyond words, and beyond your control. Knowing who you are is not under your willpower; you can't control it the way you're used to controlling things. You can only make it happen by surrendering yourself. These days, there are no goals to achieve or results to strive for. Meditation simply means becoming still in the present moment. Whether you're sitting, walking, eating, or just enjoying nature and gazing into the distance, there is nothing else to do. Take these days off from running around, completing tasks, maintaining contacts, and answering messages. Enjoy being alive, relax, be still, and listen to your inner voice. Damiano does not teach a method or spiritual path to enlightenment. He supports people in following their own individual paths, which everyone must discover and experience for themselves. He offers some guidelines for the path of self-inquiry that can be integrated into everyday life at home and experimented with during the retreat: Be honest with yourself and others. Observe your own feelings, body sensations, and thoughts, and don’t take them too seriously. Be open to the wonderful news that lies beyond the familiar and the comfortable. Invite new experiences. Trust that life is always there for you. Consider the possibility that the veil will open and you will be touched by what you already know.
Venue
Piccolo Castello
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The walls of our retreat centre, Piccolo Castello, date back to the 14th century. It exudes the charm of ancient times, and its authenticity invites you to embrace the simplicity of life. Located in the historic village of Nottiano, most of the houses were destroyed in an earthquake in 1997. The Castello is nestled in peaceful solitude, surrounded by meadows and forests, not far from the pilgrimage town of Assisi.
Garden
Kitchen
Free Parking
Accommodation
Shared Bedroom - Early Bird Price Until May 21
2-person shared room
$835 USD / person
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The bedrooms are equipped with two and three beds. Please note that there are limited places in the two bedrooms. The rooms are equipped with wardrobes, bedside tables, chairs, and tables. The simplicity of the furnishings subtly highlights the medieval charm of the place.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian
Our meals are vegan and carefully designed to provide light, nourishing sustenance during the retreat. The menu includes fresh vegetables, rice, and salads. Breakfast consists of fruits, porridge, jam, honey, and bread, while dinner may feature soup, bread with spreads, and raw vegetables. The focus is on simple, balanced meals that support your well-being throughout your stay.
Testimonials
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Host
Damiano Stephan Nöthen
Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy
Damiano Nöthen studied theology in the early 80s in Germany. During his studies he became interested in Christian mysticism, Zen Buddhism and shamanic paths. Since then he has been practicing meditati...
3 languages
English, Deutsch, and Italiano
Teaching for 1 year
Joined Insight Timer in Jan 2025
What's Included
6 Nights accommodation
3 Daily delicious and nutritious meals
Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Welcome drink
Daily meditation classes
Individual Session
Transportation during the retreat
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Parking
Not Included
Flights costs
Airport transfer
Travel insurance
Visa fee
Additional treatments
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
FAQs
Guest requirements
Openness to Silence
Willingness for Self-Exploration
Ability to Be with Oneself
Respect for the Shared Space
Letting Go of Expectations
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
