In rural Umbria, surrounded by forested hills and monastic calm, this retreat guided by the Datu Wellness team is a week devoted to meditation and the practice of turning inward. Days move through seated meditation, gentle asana, pranayama, and periods of silence. Private somatic treatments support the body between sessions. Nutritious, seasonal meals and a life stripped of screens and digital noise create the conditions for genuine introspection, allowing calm and insight to arise.
The Art of Introspection
Umbria, ItalyMeditation·Renewal
Movement
Gentle yoga
Mindfulness
Daily meditation, focused on pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) and dhyana (sustained meditative attention) | Breathwork | Time in silence
Healing
Daily body treatments with world-class therapists*
Nourishment
Simple, seasonal, and carefully prepared meals, reflecting Datu’s thoughtful approach to nourishment as an integral part of wellbeing and the cultivation of spiritual practice | Abstinence from alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine is encouraged.
Beyond the Mat
Quiet walks through Umbria's protected natural reserve | Relaxing in the steam room or plunge pool to settle the body between sessions | Sitting with the silence | Comfortable, natural retreat wear for the stay
* Five personal treatments are included in the price.
The Destination
Deep in the hills of Umbria, surrounded by over 3,000 hectares of protected forest and ancient stone, Eremito Hotelito del Alma sits on land shaped by centuries of monastic silence. A landscape of oak forest, open sky, and deep stillness that holds the contemplative spirit this region has carried for generations.
The Retreat Host
This retreat is hosted by Datu Wellness and guided by their team of dedicated practitioners, each deeply rooted in traditional Eastern lineages and trained through decades of study and experience in esteemed institutions and ashrams in the East. Many are visiting Europe for the first time, carrying with them a profound reverence for ancient wisdom and a commitment to integrity in care.
Alongside the core teachers, special guests will be joining each retreat to share their unique gifts, further enriching the experience.
Sample Day
morning
Gentle yoga practice and breathwork to wake up the body
Seated meditation
Breakfast enjoyed in silence
afternoon
Private body treatment
Walking meditation through the nature reserve
Nourishing lunch
evening
Candle-lit dinner
Evening meditation
Silent time to reflect and wind down for the night
*subject to change
Accommodation
Eremito is a restored hermitage built entirely from local stone, with candlelit corridors leading to shared gathering spaces warmed by an open fireplace, quiet reading corners, and an open-air terrace overlooking the valley. Guests sleep in "celluzze" – intimate stone chambers with thick walls, soft candlelight, and no screens. The setup is intentionally minimal, prioritizing rest, stillness, and a sense of retreat, with thoughtful details that keep the experience comfortable.
Rooms & Rates
Dharma Celluze
Queen bed | En-suite bathroom | 1-2 guests
Celluzze are private, stone-walled rooms modeled after monastic quarters, simple and minimal by intention. Inside, a queen bed and stone desk sit by the window, alongside an en-suite bathroom with a shower. There are no screens and no Wi-Fi in-room to preserve the sense of presence and eliminate distractions of everyday life.
£3,500 single | £2,500 double (per person)
Deposit: from £1,250 per person