La Romita — A Private Umbrian Convent for Immersive Art Retreats

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La Romita is not a typical vacation rental.

This historic Umbrian convent is offered as a private-use creative retreat, designed specifically for artists, writers, and culturally curious travelers seeking depth, focus, and meaningful time in Italy.

Set within the Umbrian countryside, La Romita provides a rare combination of privacy, shared creative space, and intentional structure. The property is not operated as a hotel or short-stay accommodation. Instead, it functions as a temporary residency—a place where guests come to slow down, work, learn, and engage with place and practice.

The experience is built around multi-day stays, with a standard five-day minimum. This pacing allows guests to settle in, develop creative rhythm, and experience the surrounding region without rush or surface-level tourism.

The Property

La Romita consists of a historic convent structure with:

Five guest rooms accommodating up to nine beds in total

Communal interior spaces for gathering, meals, and discussion

A shared kitchen suitable for group meals and instruction

Exterior grounds and quiet outdoor areas

A consecrated church space used for reflection, music, or creative gatherings

Rooms are intentionally simple, calm, and functional—designed to support rest and focus rather than luxury excess. Bathrooms are shared, clean, and well maintained, consistent with the building’s history and purpose.

What Is Included

Every private retreat booking includes exclusive use of:

Five guest rooms (nine total beds)

Common interior spaces

Kitchen access

Exterior grounds

Church space

Continental breakfast each day

Curated local materials and self-guided itineraries

Guests also receive access to La Romita’s locally developed resources, including recommendations and background materials focused on nearby towns, art history, food culture, and regional exploration.

Meals & Add-Ons

Meals may be arranged in advance and are designed around traditional Umbrian family cooking, prepared simply and authentically.

Optional experiences include:

Group lunches or dinners

Special celebratory meals

Pasta-making sessions

Onsite massage (availability varies)

Guided excursions to regional cultural destinations

Transportation coordination, festival visits, and guided tours can also be arranged for groups seeking a more structured program.

What This Stay Is — and Is Not

La Romita is ideal for:

Adult creative retreats

Art, writing, or cultural study groups

Slow travel experiences

Purpose-driven stays with shared intention

It is not suitable for:

Party groups

Nightly or weekend-only stays

Guests seeking hotel-style service

Loud or late-night social environments

Respect for the property, the region, and fellow guests is essential.

Terni, Umbria, ITALY

House Rules
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 21
  • Pets welcome
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