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THE RETREAT
Silence and close contact with nature are the main features of this place.
Since 1999 Casa della Pace has been offering hospitality to seminars and retreats of yoga, meditation, dance, massage or other activities in tune with the spirit of the place.
A centuries old de-consecrated church with wooden floor (having a surface of about 70 square meters) is the place for practice. At your disposal you will find futons, pillows for sitting, a hi fi music device, a video screen with a DVD and VHS player, material for yoga in the Iyengar style, including mats, belts and blocks. The church can be heated in Autumn and Spring.
Around the house there is a small swimming pool and lawns in the sun or shady, deck-chairs, hammocks.
The surrounding countryside offers the opportunity for wonderful walks in nature thanks to the many quiet roads and paths winding through the woods and over the hills.

ACTIVITIES
Casa della Pace is located few kilometers far from Gubbio and Città di Castello, 35 km driving from Tuscany, at 650 meters altitude.
It is surrounded by hills and woods offering an excellent opportunity for hiking in nature.
With one hour driving one can be in Assisi, Perugia, Arezzo, Urbino. The quiet atmosphere imbued with calm of Casa della Pace can surely help finding a deep contact with ourselves.
Also available:
- Relaxing or therapeutic massages;
- Walking along the paths that surround the house;
- Relax in the garden lounge around the house and refresh in the small pool;
- Visiting the nearby historical towns: Gubbio, Montone, Assisi, Perugia, Urbino, Arezzo;
- Read Krishnamurti's books that are available in the library or listening to his talks on DVD.
Casa della Pace is the centre of a number of paths in the nature. Thanks to the signs one can easily follow them. Various loops lead to beautiful spots, panoramic point of view, through woods or along water streams. The time for a walk vary from half an hour to a full day. The paths visible on the map allow walks of about three hours. It is possible to organize guided hiking and, in case of a long walk, to be fetched by a car. It is also possible to reach and visit near villages as Apecchio or Montone with 5 - 6 hours hiking.

MEALS
At Casa della Pace only vegetarian food is provided, mainly organic.  You will taste various cereals and pastas, raw and cooked vegetables, cheese, tofu, tempeh, etc., served with organic local wine.
During the day a variety of teas and fruits are available at any time.
Great care is put into the cooking, in order to provide balanced, wholesome, tasty meals. Frying with oil is minimal.
Your host chooses exclusively foods produced with care for human beings, animals and nature. Bread is home made using sour dough. A good amount of other things as yoghurt, jams, preserves and muesli are also home made. 
Special diets can be provided upon request.
Ecological products are used for soap and cleansing.
Meals can be taken either inside or outside, where a cozy courtyard provides a shady area for summer outdoor meals.

WEATHER
Best months are June, July and the first two weeks in September. June and September’s temperature is in the 70s. August and July’s temperature is the the 80s and 90s. From April to October the weather is generally warm enough for outdoor activities.

ACCOMMODATION
Twenty persons can find a comfortable accommodation in nine rooms, seven of which with private bathroom.
Max number of people: 20

For more info on retreats in this location or if you want to organize your retreat or workshop here please call 1 619 822 2913 or email info@italyyogaretreats.com