Silent Retreat in Italy
A place made of silence
Eremito is a silent retreat in Italy, in the hills of Umbria. Here silence is not a rule imposed from outside: it is the substance of the place.
Every evening dinner is shared in silence, accompanied by Gregorian chant.
During the day, silence settles naturally, in the chapel, on the forest trails, in the stone spaces of the hermitage.
You do not take a vow. You simply stop talking, and start listening.
Silence as it is lived here
Many retreats schedule silence. At Eremito, silence is simply how the place breathes.
The hermitage stands alone in the UNESCO Monte Peglia Biosphere Reserve, far from roads and villages, in one of the quietest corners of central Italy. There is no Wi-Fi, no television, no mobile signal inside. What remains is the sound of the woods, the bells, the chant.
The silent dinner is the heart of it: every evening at 19:30, guests gather in the candlelit refectory and share a vegetarian meal without words, while Gregorian harmonies fill the room. Conversation returns afterwards, by the fireplace, for those who wish.
During the day you may speak freely. Those who prefer complete silence for their whole stay can wear a small badge, available on request, that reads “I am in silence”. The staff and other guests will understand, and respect it.
Who comes here
People who need to hear themselves think. Writers and readers.
Those crossing a threshold in their life. Those who are simply tired of noise.
Most rooms are single: Eremito was designed above all for those who travel alone.
The hermitage welcomes guests aged 16 and over.
Nothing is compulsory: yoga at dawn, guided meditations and readings in the chapel accompany the day, but you may also do nothing at all.
The essentials
One all-inclusive rate: single Celluzza from EUR 220 per night, double from EUR 370 (EUR 185 per person). It includes full vegetarian board with water and wine, herbal teas, morning yoga, guided meditations, the relaxation area with Turkish bath and jacuzzi, and the jeep ride from the car park. Minimum stay two nights.
Where: Località Tarina 2, Parrano (Terni), Umbria. About 2 hours from Rome by car, A1 exit Fabro. Nearest station Fabro-Ficulle, 30 minutes away, transfer on request.
Eremito is Italy’s first B Corp certified ecoresort, founded by Marcello Murzilli and open since 2013.
Questions we are often asked
Do I have to stay silent all day?
No. Silence is required only during dinner. The rest of the day you speak freely, though many guests find themselves speaking less and less. Complete silence for the whole stay is a choice, supported by the “I am in silence” badge.
Is this a religious retreat?
No. Eremito borrows the rhythms of monastic life, silence, simplicity, Gregorian chant, but it is a hotel. Guests of every background are welcome, and every practice is optional.
Can I come with a friend or partner?
Yes. Some Celluzze accommodate two or three guests. Many couples come precisely to share a few days of quiet together.
Not for everyone. For those who wish to inhabit time, not fill it.
Rediscover your rhythm
Eremito was not created to offer escape or entertainment. It was created to offer a space of listening, presence and sobriety. A place that originates in a personal story, but finds its meaning only in the experience of those who pass through it.
