Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find some useful information to help you plan your stay at Eremito
- The Eremito Experience
- Phones & Connectivity
- Your Stay
- Arrival & Getting Here
- Life at the Hermitage
- Travelling Alone
Eremito is a hotel and contemporary hermitage nestled in the nature of the UNESCO Monte Peglia Biosphere Reserve.
A place designed to slow the rhythm of daily life and spend a few days away from noise and constant connectivity.
Eremito is not a monastery and is not an organised spiritual retreat.
It is a hotel and contemporary hermitage where guests can spend a few days immersed in nature, away from the pace of everyday life.
During the day a few simple moments are offered, such as readings in the chapel or gentle yoga, but participation is always optional.
Many guests choose Eremito simply to slow down, walk in nature or dedicate time to themselves.
No. The activities offered during the day are optional.
Guests may choose whether to participate or spend the day freely, walking in the woods, reading, resting or simply following the rhythm of the hermitage.
Yes. Many guests choose to spend their stay simply living the atmosphere of the hermitage.
You can read, walk in the woods, rest, spend time in the communal spaces or in the relaxation area.
The atmosphere of the hermitage naturally invites calm and consideration for other guests.
At certain moments of the day, such as during dinner, silence is observed by all guests.
Dinner at Eremito is held in silence, in a simple and gathered atmosphere.
It is a moment that is part of the experience of the hermitage and invites you to slow down, giving attention to the meal and to shared time.
During dinner the refectory is accompanied by the harmonies of Gregorian chant, which help create an atmosphere of calm and recollection.
For this reason we ask guests to observe silence during dinner.
Yes. Eremito is not a monastery and does not require any particular practices.
Many guests choose to spend their time quietly, while others naturally share moments of the day with fellow guests.
Those who wish to spend their stay in complete silence may do so by wearing a small badge, available on request, which reads “I am in silence.”
Phones and digital devices are not used in the communal spaces of the hermitage.
However, a dedicated outdoor area is available where guests may use their phones.
This allows the spaces of the hermitage to be experienced with greater peace of mind.
There is no Wi-Fi network at the hermitage.
In the dedicated outdoor area, mobile phones can use their own data connection as normal.
Mobile phone signal is not generally available inside the hermitage.
However, there is a dedicated outdoor area where guests may use their phones and data connection.
Digital devices are not used in the communal spaces of the hermitage, in order to preserve the atmosphere of calm and quiet.
The minimum stay is generally two nights.
To check current availability, we invite you to visit the Bookings page directly.
The minimum stay at Eremito is generally two nights.
This allows guests to settle more gently into the rhythm of the hermitage and experience it more fully.
In certain periods of the year a one-night stay may also be available, subject to availability.
Yes. Eremito has a limited number of rooms and availability often fills up well in advance, especially at weekends and during peak periods.
We therefore recommend checking availability and booking your stay ahead of time.
The rooms at Eremito are called Celluzze.
They are elemental rooms inspired by the simplicity of the monastic tradition, designed to encourage rest and quiet.
Many are single rooms, as Eremito is conceived above all for solitary travellers. Some can accommodate two or three guests and are equipped with the comforts necessary for the stay.
Each Celluzza is a simple and intimate space, dedicated to rest and silence.
Yes. The stay includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages.
The cuisine is vegetarian, inspired by the monastic tradition.
Yes. If you have any intolerances or particular dietary requirements, we ask that you let us know before arrival so that we can arrange the service accordingly.
You can arrive by car to the hermitage car park.
From there the hermitage is approximately 700 metres away: you may walk up or our staff can accompany you by jeep.
The final stretch of road leading to the hermitage is an unpaved track of approximately 8 km through the woods.
It can normally be driven in a standard car, taken at a gentle pace.
Once you reach the hermitage car park, our staff can accompany you by jeep or you can reach the hermitage on foot with a short walk.
Not always. Some navigation apps and online maps may indicate a different motorway exit from the correct one.
The correct A1 motorway exit to follow is Fabro.
Before your arrival we always send guests a map with precise directions to follow from Fabro to the hermitage.
We recommend using these directions rather than your navigation app to reach us without difficulty.
Yes. The nearest railway station is Fabro-Ficulle, approximately 30 minutes from Eremito.
On request, a transfer service from the station to the hermitage can be arranged.
We ask guests to arrive by 19.00.
The hermitage is located within a nature reserve and after sunset the roads become very dark, making it more difficult to reach us. In addition, the silent dinner begins at 19.30, a moment shared by all guests.
Check-out is by 11.00 on the day of departure.
No special equipment is needed to take part in the Awakening of the Body.
Comfortable clothing is all you need.
We recommend comfortable, casual clothing suitable for walks in nature.
It may be useful to bring:
- walking shoes
- a swimsuit for the relaxation area
- a jacket or jumper for the evenings
- a book or something to read
A small library is available to guests at the hermitage.
Yes. The hermitage is surrounded by woods and gentle trails that can be explored on foot.
Many guests dedicate part of the day to walking in nature or simply spending time outdoors.
Yes. Many guests choose to come to Eremito alone to take a break from their daily rhythm.
The atmosphere of the hermitage is natural and welcoming even for those who arrive on their own.
Many guests leave with the feeling of having rediscovered time and space for themselves.
Eremito is designed for those who wish to slow down and spend a few days immersed in nature.
Those looking for organised activities or a more eventful holiday may prefer a different type of stay.