Hosting your retreat or seminar
in the hills above Assisi
Hosting your retreat or seminar
in the hills above Assisi
Hosting your retreat or seminar
in the hills above Assisi
La Pila Umbria
Your Venue. Your Home.
La Pila Umbria
Your Venue. Your Home.
La Pila Umbria
Your Venue. Your Home.
La Pila opens in 2027. We are currently connecting with facilitators, building our founding calendar, and establishing the relationships that will define the character of this place.
This page is for experienced facilitators and retreat leaders who are drawn to what La Pila is becoming.
Facilitators who express interest now and whose work aligns with the spirit of the place will have priority access to dates once the calendar opens.
Discover Umbria, one of the most spiritually and culturally rich landscapes in Europe.
Discover Umbria, one of the most spiritually and culturally rich landscapes in Europe.
Discover Umbria, one of the most spiritually and culturally rich landscapes in Europe.
LOCATION
In the hillside near Bettona, the region offers ancient villages, nature walks, and a way of life apart from the noise of modern cities.
The nearest airports are Perugia (30mins), Florence (2hrs), and Rome (2.5hrs).
Assisi train station is easily reachable by taxi (25 mins).
LOCATION
In the hillside near Bettona, the region offers ancient villages, nature walks, and a way of life apart from the noise of modern cities.
The nearest airports are Perugia (30mins), Florence (2hrs), and Rome (2.5hrs).
Assisi train station is easily reachable by taxi (25 mins).
LOCATION
In the hillside near Bettona, the region offers ancient villages, nature walks, and a way of life apart from the noise of modern cities.
The nearest airports are Perugia (30mins), Florence (2hrs), and Rome (2.5hrs).
Assisi train station is easily reachable by taxi (25 mins).
FACILITIES
La Pila is built to a high standard of quality, comfort and genuine thoughtfulness.
Every detail — from the acoustics of the group room to the linen in the bedrooms — has been considered with care.
FACILITIES
La Pila is built to a high standard of quality, comfort and genuine thoughtfulness.
Every detail — from the acoustics of the group room to the linen in the bedrooms — has been considered with care.
FACILITIES
La Pila is built to a high standard of quality, comfort and genuine thoughtfulness.
Every detail — from the acoustics of the group room to the linen in the bedrooms — has been considered with care.
OUTDOOR SPACES
Nature walks through the surrounding landscape
Swimming pool & bamboo grove (open seasonally)
Gardens and quiet sitting areas for integration
The ruin of the old Franciscan monastery is a powerful presence on the land
OUTDOOR SPACES
Nature walks through the surrounding landscape
Swimming pool & bamboo grove (open seasonally)
Gardens and quiet sitting areas for integration
The ruin of the old Franciscan monastery is a powerful presence on the land
OUTDOOR SPACES
Nature walks through the surrounding landscape
Swimming pool & bamboo grove (open seasonally)
Gardens and quiet sitting areas for integration
The ruin of the old Franciscan monastery is a powerful presence on the land
Group Room
Group Room
A spacious, light-filled hall with a handcrafted ceiling inspired by the Fibonacci spiral. The room supports a wide range of group work including meditation, movement, seminars, and professional conferences.
At 165 m2, this generous space offers a high-quality sound system and acoustics, with chairs, cushions and flexible seating configurations. Projection and AV equipment, meditation cushions, yoga mats, and additional equipment are available.
We offers transformative retreats and experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Through a blend of mindfulness, holistic healing, and immersive activities, we create spaces for deep relaxation, self-discovery, and personal growth. Whether it's a nature escape, a digital detox, or a wellness workshop, our programs are thoughtfully curated to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
Group Room
We offers transformative retreats and experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Through a blend of mindfulness, holistic healing, and immersive activities, we create spaces for deep relaxation, self-discovery, and personal growth. Whether it's a nature escape, a digital detox, or a wellness workshop, our programs are thoughtfully curated to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
Food & Dining
Food & Dining
A generous 135 m2 dining room with wide views, designed as a natural gathering point throughout the day. Food is sourced from the property's own garden and from local Umbrian producers where possible. Catering is included as part of the hosting arrangement.
Dietary requirements and specific catering needs can be discussed during planning.
We offers transformative retreats and experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Through a blend of mindfulness, holistic healing, and immersive activities, we create spaces for deep relaxation, self-discovery, and personal growth. Whether it's a nature escape, a digital detox, or a wellness workshop, our programs are thoughtfully curated to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
Food & Dining
We offers transformative retreats and experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Through a blend of mindfulness, holistic healing, and immersive activities, we create spaces for deep relaxation, self-discovery, and personal growth. Whether it's a nature escape, a digital detox, or a wellness workshop, our programs are thoughtfully curated to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation
Assisi View Rooms
With a wide view over Assisi and the valley, these 7 rooms have ensuite bathrooms and can be used as a single or twin rooms.
Forest View Rooms
Facing the forest and garden, these 7 spacious rooms have ensuite bathrooms and can be used as a single or twin room.
Apartments
Our 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments offer additional space and privacy ideal for retreat hosts or small groups.
What you need to know
Designed for small to medium groups. On-site capacity up to 36 guests (14 rooms and 2 apartments, double occupancy). Larger groups can be accommodated in combination with housing in Bettona (10 mins).
La Pila is available year-round. Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) are particularly beautiful. Summer is warm and vibrant. Winter carries a quality of stillness.
We welcome retreats & seminars from 3 to 10 nights. Weekend and week-long formats are both well-suited to the space and rhythm of La Pila Umbria.
On-site kitchen and catering
Professional sound system and acccoustics
Projector, screen, and AV equiptment
Flexible seating: chairs, floor cushions, meditation cushions, yoga mats
Outdoor seating to enjoy the surroundings
Additional equipment available on request
What you need to know
Designed for small to medium groups. On-site capacity up to 36 guests (14 rooms and 2 apartments, double occupancy). Larger groups can be accommodated in combination with housing in Bettona (10 mins).
La Pila is available year-round. Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) are particularly beautiful. Summer is warm and vibrant. Winter carries a quality of stillness.
We welcome retreats & seminars from 3 to 10 nights. Weekend and week-long formats are both well-suited to the space and rhythm of La Pila Umbria.
On-site kitchen and catering
Professional sound system and acccoustics
Projector, screen, and AV equiptment
Flexible seating: chairs, floor cushions, meditation cushions, yoga mats
Outdoor seating to enjoy the surroundings
Additional equipment available on request
While you are here, La Pila becomes your home. A dedicated and flexible support person is available throughout for practical needs, so you can focus entirely on your group.
While you are here, La Pila becomes your home. A dedicated and flexible support person is available throughout for practical needs, so you can focus entirely on your group.
The luxury that nature gives is an abundance that comes from authenticity
The luxury that nature gives is an abundance that comes from authenticity
How hosting at La Pila works
We offer two models depending on the nature of your program.
Per person model: Rate per night per participant, including accommodation, meals, and use of all facilities. Suited to most retreat formats.
Space rental model : A full venue rental rate, independent of group size. Suited to events where participants make their own accommodation arrangements.
Pricing details are shared during our initial conversation, as the arrangement depends on your program, group size, and timing. Availability, and booking conditions are shared on request.
What is typically included:
What is typically included:
Use of the group room and all shared spaces
On-site accommodation
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Facilitator house accommodation
Equipment and practical support
How hosting at La Pila works
We offer two models depending on the nature of your program.
Per person model: Rate per night per participant, including accommodation, meals, and use of all facilities. Suited to most retreat formats.
Space rental model : A full venue rental rate, independent of group size. Suited to events where participants make their own accommodation arrangements.
Pricing details are shared during our initial conversation, as the arrangement depends on your program, group size, and timing. Availability, and booking conditions are shared on request.
What is typically included:
Use of the group room and all shared spaces
On-site accommodation
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Facilitator house accommodation
Equipment and practical support
Bring your work here
Bring your work here
Bring your work here
We are building our founding calendar for 2027. If your work belongs here, we'd like to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to be part of something from the beginning: to help shape the initial calendar, secure priority access to dates, and build a lasting relationship as we grow.
We are building our founding calendar for 2027.
If your work belongs here, we'd like to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to be part of something from the beginning: to help shape the initial calendar, secure priority access to dates, and build a lasting relationship as we grow.
Stay close as we grow
La Pila Umbria Newsletter
Stay close as we grow
La Pila Umbria Newsletter
We are building a founding community of facilitators, practitioners, and people who care about depth, connection, and doing things well.
Sign up to receive updates, early access info, and occasional reflections from the land.
Stay close as we grow
La Pila Umbria Newsletter
We are building a founding community of facilitators, practitioners, and people who care about depth, connection, and doing things well.
Sign up to receive updates, early access info, and occasional reflections from the land.