San Flaviano Monastery

San Flaviano Monastery

San Flaviano is a restored 15th-century monastery set quietly in the Umbrian mountains of central Italy. The building retains its historic stone architecture while offering comfortable private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, peaceful shared spaces, and views across forested hills and valleys.

The monastery is surrounded by countryside, with walking paths, olive groves, and wide open skies that create a natural sense of calm and distance from everyday pressures. Inside,

A selection of home-cooked Italian meals prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. Shared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at the monastery nourish and sustain the retreat week.

San Flaviano is most easily reached by train from Rome or Florence. Fly into Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Florence (FLR) and take the train to Spoleto — a straightforward journey through some of Italy’s most beautiful countryside. From Rome Termini, Spoleto is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by direct train. From Florence, allow around 2 hours with a change at Foligno. Chauffeur pick-up is provided from Spoleto Train Station at 13:50 on arrival day, with drop-off in time for the 09:38 train to Rome on departure day. If preferred, a private chauffeur can also be arranged for direct airport transfers from Rome or Florence. If you are travelling from further afield or would like help planning your journey, I am happy to assist with route suggestions, overnight accommodation in Rome or Florence before or after the retreat, and any practical travel questions. Just get in touch.