ASSISI – ITALY
The Path to Unity
An embodied exploration of the universal principles of the sacred
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
What if the qualities that draw us closer to the Divine are not the property of any one tradition, but part of our shared human potential?
In the sacred landscape of Assisi, we invite you on a journey through some of the timeless qualities that have guided spiritual seekers across traditions and over the centuries – Presence, Surrender, Discernment, Forgiveness, Compassion, Love, and ultimately, Unity.
Each day, we will walk together through places that carry the living memory of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. Their lives and stories will offer us windows into these qualities — not as religious teachings we are asked to adopt, but as deeply human examples of what it can mean to live from the heart, to listen within, to let go, to love more freely, and to respond to life with greater awareness.
But this is not simply a journey through history. We will explore each principle through direct experience. Through contemplative practices, meditation, movement, silence, reflection, connection and other experiential practices, we create space to move beyond understanding an idea intellectually and begin to feel, recognise and embody its quality within ourselves.
The invitation is not to believe something new. It is an invitation to experience something already present within you. To experience what connects us all beneath the many ways we understand the Sacred.
Come with curiosity, respect and a willingness to meet the mystery from your own path — while honoring the paths of others, because unity does not require us to believe the same. It asks us to discover what becomes possible when we can honor our differences while recognising the sacredness we share.
PROGRAM
DAY 1.
Arrival to Assisi
Group dinner – introduction
DAY 2.
All day guided walk around Assisi
DAY 3.
A day devoted to St Clair and the principle of surrendering.
DAY 4.
A day devoted to St Francis and the principles of discernment and forgiveness.
Day 5.
Visiting the hermitage, Eremo delle Carceri on Monte Subasio and the cave of seclusion of Meher Baba. We will dedicate the day to the principles of unity with nature and with all there is, and unconditional love.
DAY 6.
Guided tour of the Basilica di San Francesco.
In the afternoon we walk in the forest, Bosco di San Francesco carrying on with unity consciousness.
Group dinner
DAY 7.
Returning home
DISCLAIMER:
The organiser reserves the right to adjust the programme according to the needs of the group and weather conditions. This itinerary outlines the planned activities.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Early bird 600 (EUR 640 if paid by credit card) – upto 15th February 2027
Regular 800 (EUR 850 if paid by credit card) – upto 15th May 2027
You can reserve your spot by paying a EUR 150 non-refundable deposit (EUR 160 with credit card payment). Early birds need to pay full fee by 15th February, Regulars by 15th May.
Group size: Max 20 people
The participation fee covers the guided sightseeing tours, donations to sacred sites, entrance fees, some local transfers with taxi and the facilitation fee.
Travel costs to and from Assisi, accommodation and meals are additional to this fee.
Spaces are reserved at Opera Casa Papa Giovanni in historic Assisi.
Address: Via San Paolo 32, 06081 Assisi
Accommodation is in simple single rooms or twin rooms shared by 2 people with own bathroom. Breakfast is included.
Anticipated price for 2027: EUR75 / night /person
Additional meals can be requested on site for lunch and dinner for EUR15-20 /meals, or alternatively you can eat outside in town.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Our fee as facilitators, organisers and spiritual wayshowers
- Some local transfers
- Guided tours
- Donations to sacred sights
- Entrance fee to Frances’s Forest
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Flights, trains and transfers* from airport or train station to Assisi
- Meals (Dinner approx. EUR15-30/dinner, Lunch approx. 8-15EUR/lunch
- Accomodation for 6 nights, incl. breakfast
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Assisi is built on a hillside, which means plenty of steps and steep paths both up and down.
The program involves a lot of walking, so please make sure you have the required fitness level needed for the retreat.
GALLERY
PARTNERS
Sant’Angelo in Panzo
Sant’Angelo in Panzo is a historic residence on the slopes of Mount Subasio, a timeless Italian villa surrounded by peaceful gardens and ancient olive groves. With over a thousand years of history, it has evolved into a refined place of intimate retreats. Just two kilometers from Assisi, guests can enjoy hiking, olive oil tastings from the estate’s organic groves, and exploring the rich culture of the area.
Genius Assisi
Roberto Sannipola is a great support in the work of Mystic Travel, offering transport services, accomodation, pure organic olive oils, special dinners, daytrips to sacred Franciscan sites, and places of natural beauty.