Datu Wellness presents a retreat shaped around introspection, meditative attention, presence, and therapeutic bodywork. Across the week, meditation, yoga, pranayama, walking practice, and five private body treatments come together to support both the inner and physical layers of retreat. The program takes place in Umbria, within more than 3,000 hectares of protected natural reserve.
It is held at Eremito, a monastic-inspired residence designed for withdrawal, simplicity, and continuity of practice. Created by celebrated hotelier Marcello Murzilli, the property reimagines modern luxury through solitude and stillness.
The setting has a long history linked to contemplative life. Monastic architecture and daily rituals were used to study restraint, attention, and how to move through life with intention. Eremito builds on this foundation. Stone structures, cellular rooms, and a close relationship with the surrounding land shape the experience from the moment you arrive.
This is not a retreat built on seated meditation alone. The contemplative work remains at the center, but it is supported by daily movement, breathwork, walking practice, body treatments, and nourishing meals. The result is a retreat that asks guests to slow down inwardly while also giving the body care, release, and support throughout the process.
The program draws from Eastern spiritual lineages, where knowledge is passed through practice and lived experience. Datu Wellness works with teachers whose methods come from traditions in India and the East. Their approach is direct and grounded, with guidance that stays clear and consistent throughout the retreat.
The retreat follows a meditative framework based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, with focus on pratyahara and dhyana. Practice develops through repetition. Seated meditation forms the core, supported by walking practice and periods of quiet attention. Over time, attention begins to carry across different parts of the day.
Gentle asana and pranayama prepare the body and breath, helping create the conditions for steadiness. The five private body treatments are woven through the week as a physical complement to the meditative work. They help release accumulated tension, support integration, and give the body more room to absorb the clarity developed through practice. Meals are simple and seasonal, forming part of the daily rhythm and supporting both physical and mental balance.
Surrounded by forest and open land, the retreat lets natural sounds carry through the day and offers nights free from artificial light, creating space for focus, rest, and rejuvenation.
Retreat Includes:
- Accommodation for 6 nights on a full board basis
- Five private body treatments per guest, designed to support physical release, nervous system ease, and integration alongside the meditative program
- A structured daily program based on meditation, asana, and pranayama
- Daily group practice including seated meditation and walking practice
- Seasonal, nourishing meals prepared as part of the retreat program
- Cozy retreat wear provided for the duration of your stay
Not Included:
- Airfare, visa fee and travel insurance
- Transfers to and from the retreat location
PRACTITIONERS
Datu Wellness works with a team of 20 renowned masters in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and holistic healing. For this Umbria program, the work is shaped around meditative attention, asana, pranayama, and private body treatments that help guests process the retreat through the body, not only the mind.
These teachings are shared through direct experience and guided instruction, with respect for the traditions they come from. The retreat is supported by the Datu Wellness team, who provide structure and care throughout the stay. Guidance remains steady, allowing each guest to move through the program at their own pace within a clear framework.
WHERE: Eremito Hotelito, A stone residence set within forest and open land, conceived by Marcello Murzilli as a “hotel of the soul.” The property sits at the edge of a protected reserve, surrounded by largely untouched landscape. Designed in the spirit of medieval hermitages, Eremito centers on solitude, simplicity, and an unhurried rhythm of living.
The experience is shaped by silence, natural light, and the absence of artificial illumination at night. There are no distractions from devices or media, allowing attention to settle more naturally across the day. The space remains quietly refined, reflecting Murzilli’s approach to luxury through silence, space, and presence.
WHEN: 9 October – 15 October, 2026 // Multiple retreat dates available within this period
ACCOMMODATION: Dharma Celluze – Accommodation is in Dharma Celluze, Eremito’s stone Celluzze rooms. Inspired by ancient monastic quarters, each room is designed as a private space for rest, withdrawal, and focus. Natural light enters through carefully placed openings, keeping the rooms connected to the surrounding reserve while still feeling contained.
Inside, the design is pared back, but not harsh. Furnishings are minimal, comfortable, and warm. With no electronic devices and no artificial lighting at night, the rooms follow the rhythm of the natural setting and make rest feel like part of the practice.
PRICE: From £3,500 per person per week (single occupancy)
FOOD: Meals are simple, seasonal, and carefully prepared. Food supports physical balance and the demands of daily practice. Each meal is designed to sustain energy and keep the body steady throughout the day.
TO BOOK: datuwellness.com
