Eremito
Franciscan minimalism. Stone walls, candlelight, hand-embroidered hemp linen, and the sound of Gregorian chant. The aesthetic was coined by interior designer Marcello Murzilli, who also founded the place. Think medieval monastery crossed with a conscious luxury retreat.
Use the Fabro exit off the A1 motorway — navigation apps often suggest the wrong exit
Why It Matters
Italy's first B Corp-certified eco-resort. Built stone by stone using 13th-century Italian masonry techniques — 130,000 stones, four years of construction. The photovoltaic system produces more electricity annually than the property consumes. Pioneered digital detox hospitality as far back as 2009, well before it became a trend.
Eremito is a contemporary hermitage built on the ruins of a 14th-century retreat, deep inside the UNESCO Monte Peglia Biosphere Reserve in Umbria. The concept is radical subtraction: no Wi-Fi, no TV, no phones in communal spaces, 17 stone-walled Celluzze (monk's cells), and a silent candlelit dinner accompanied by Gregorian chant every evening. All meals are included, the food is vegetarian, and the energy comes almost entirely from solar. It is, frankly, not for everyone — and it says so on the website.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Celluzza Garden
The entry-level Celluzza faces the rose garden. At just 9 sqm it is deliberately spare: a wrought-iron French bed (120 cm), a private shower bathroom, underfloor heating fed by a wood-burning boiler, and a carved stone window seat with desk. Hand-embroidered hemp linen on the bed. No TV, no phone, no Wi-Fi. The window looks out onto the garden rather than the valley.
French bed (120cm / wrought iron) · 9 sqm
Celluzza Priore
The largest room in the house at 18 sqm — still modest by any normal hotel standard, but twice the size of the standard Celluzze. Overlooks the Umbrian valley. The extra space gives a quieter sense of openness while keeping the same monastic spirit: stone, light, natural materials, no screens. Stone window seat, double bed, private shower bathroom. Sleeps 2.
Double/Queen bed · 18 sqmCelluzza Valley
Same footprint as the Garden Celluzza but oriented to face the Umbrian valley. At 9 sqm the space is minimal by design: wrought-iron French bed, private shower bathroom, underfloor heating, and a carved stone seat by the window for reading or contemplation. Natural materials throughout. The valley view is the draw here.
French/double bed · 9 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Short afternoon meditation and reading sessions held in the chapel. Optional participation.
A brief morning moment of shared readings to start the day gently. Participation is optional.
A gentle yoga session open to all guests, held each morning. No special equipment needed — just comfortable clothes. Optional.
After the silent dinner, guests gather around the large stone fireplace in the communal lounge. Quiet and informal.
Self-guided walks through the woodland of the Monte Peglia UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Trails depart from the hermitage. Many guests spend significant portions of each day walking.
Throughout the year Eremito hosts themed retreats with external facilitators — past and upcoming programmes include Fascial Flow® retreats, epigenetic recovery retreats, and multi-day programmes by The Bridge group. These are separately bookable and have their own pricing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A designated outdoor space where guests can use phones and mobile data. No Wi-Fi anywhere on the property. Phones are not permitted in communal indoor spaces.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages all included in the room rate.
Purchasable gift vouchers for stays at Eremito.
A curated library of books available to guests throughout their stay.
All Celluzze have underfloor heating supplied by a central wood-burning boiler. No air conditioning; thermal insulation maintains comfortable temperatures year-round.
Photovoltaic system with storage plus vacuum solar thermal panels produce more electricity annually than the property consumes. A4 energy rating.
Staff shuttle guests the final 700 metres between the car park and the hermitage building.
On-request transfer from Fabro-Ficulle railway station, approximately 30 minutes away.
Car park near the hermitage. Last 700 metres covered by Jeep shuttle operated by staff.
Electric vehicle charging points available for guests, connected to the on-site photovoltaic system.
Atmospheric wellness space excavated from rock, with Turkish hammam and Jacuzzi.
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