Writing as Introspection: 3 days Meditative Writing Retreat in Italy
Meditative Writing Retreat: Writing as Introspection
🌿 3 Days in Gran Sasso National Park, Italy
Explore your writing. Connect with yourself. Let nature inspire you.
A Journey into Yourself Through Words
Have you ever wondered what happens when you let your thoughts flow freely onto the page?
Our Meditative Writing Retreat is a unique three-day experience dedicated to automatic writing, self-reflection, and deep connection with nature.
Hosted in a medieval palace surrounded by the silence and beauty of Gran Sasso National Park, we will immerse ourselves in a spontaneous writing process, free from judgment or expectations. Every written word will be a step towards greater self-awareness.
Our location is about 2 hours drive east of Rome, and 50 minutes drive from the airport of Pescara. We can pick you up for free from the nearest train stations in Bussi or Popoli, and from the TUA bus stops in Ofena and Capestrano. If you need pick up from L’Aquila or Pescara please let us know. From Roma Tiburtina bus station and Rome Airports you can book a convenient shuttle to L’Aquila with www.gasparionline.it or TUA. From L’Aquila we can arrange a pick up, or you can take one of the TUA buses to Ofena bivio, Navelli or Capestrano.
More information on our Summer school of Italian language, cookery and wine lessons can be found here. A list of Festivals and traditions in the Abruzzo area is here.
Call 375 5262038 or mail: info@madrelingua.com
The Program
🌄 Each morning begins with a silent walk in nature: we follow paths through olive groves, breathe in the fresh air, smell the wild herbs, and let the sounds and scents of the earth inspire us. After this immersion, we sit outdoors for a moment of mindful breathing.
🖋️ Writing is the heart of the retreat. We return to the palace library and, through guided exercises, explore automatic writing, unlocking creativity and learning to listen to our inner voice.
🍃 Afternoons offer personal time to revise your writings, relax in the library, or simply embrace the slow rhythm of nature.
🗣️ The day ends with an open sharing circle—a safe space to discuss your experience, free from judgment, in an atmosphere of support and deep listening.
🍽️ Sharing meals is part of the experience: we cook and eat together, creating a sense of connection and inspiration. We take care of local, natural ingredients and self foraged herbs to cook traditional and family recipes, and can easily cater for vegetarian and gluten free. For other dietary choices please let us know.
Who is this retreat for?
🌿 Those who want to unlock their writing and learn automatic writing techniques.
🌿 Those who feel the need to reflect on their emotions through words.
🌿 Those who wish to pause from daily life and immerse themselves in nature’s tranquility.
🌿 Those with no prior writing experience but a curiosity to explore a new tool for introspection.
No prior experience is required—just the desire to explore yourself through writing.
Details & Registration
📍 Where: Gran Sasso National Park, Italy – in a medieval palace with a library
📅 When:
- Friday to Sunday 2-4 May 2025
- Friday to Sunday 9 -11 May 2025,
- Friday to Sunday 18-20 July 2025
- Friday to Sunday 25-27 July 2025
👥 Participants: Limited spots for an intimate and deep experience 3 to 8 people
💰 Cost: Early bird booking by April 28 = € 500 (Instead of € 600) in single room, € 400 (instead of € 500) in double room (includes accommodation, 3 meals, and all course-related activities)
✉️ For info & registration: info@madrelingua.com
Join us for three days of deep connection with nature and words.
Let writing guide you towards a new awareness of yourself.
What participants say:
“I attended last year’s mindfulness retreat in Ofena, in the beautiful Tirino Valley in Abruzzo. It was a truly regenerating experience. The town, quiet and rich in history, offered an ideal context to slow down and reconnect with oneself. The house where the retreat was conducted, located in the historic center, was welcoming and authentic. The people who organized the retreat made us feel at ease right away, almost like family. We enjoyed excellent traditional local dishes, and Barbara managed every practical aspect with care and expertise.” (Vincenzo P., New Orleans]