Amma Italy Center, at Nebbioli
Dear practitioners and friends, we are happy to offer a precious opportunity for practice this year again. In spring, seven nuns and monks from Plum Village will accompany us on a retreat designed for young people, but open to participants of all ages, focused on the theme of peace: the peace that we can choose to cultivate within ourselves… so connected to the peace outside of us.
On this occasion, we will have the opportunity to practice together for five days, touching the energy of presence, thanks to breathing, taking mindful steps, practicing mindful eating, group sharing and other activities aimed at nourishing the seed of peace within us and around us.
Retreat dedicated to 18-35 year olds and open to the entire community.
Although designed for the 18-35 age group, the retreat is aimed at practitioners of any age and “length of experience”, including beginners.
When
The retreat starts on April 30 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The first activity will be dinner at 6 p.m. It concludes after lunch on Sunday, May 4.
Where
Amma Italy Center, at Nebbioli Location, 44 Gavi (AL).
Easily reached by car or train. A shared file will be made available to participants to offer/search for car rides and possibly share the trip. It will also be possible to indicate on the file the possibility of offering/searching for a ride from Arquata Scrivia train station to Amma Italia Center (about 10 minutes away).
The facility is fully accessible to people with mobility difficulties.
A shuttle service from Arquata Scrivia FS station to the Amma Italia Center will be available for those who request it.
Tentative program
Morning meditation, body awakening practices, meals in mindfulness, teachings, meditative practices, group sharing, evening meditation and noble silence. All teachings and practices will be in Italian or English with Italian translation.
Food
Meals will be vegan. Any food intolerances/allergies must be reported at the time of registration.
Retreat costs
Individual participation fees for the retreat cover Amma Italia association membership fee (required to have individual insurance), accommodation, meals, teachings, and a contribution to the teaching community. Please consider choosing the highest rate you can offer.
REDUCED: covering the essential costs of your retreat. We offer this rate to make our retreats accessible to everyone.
SUSTAINING: this rate fully covers your retreat costs and contributes towards monastic training, facility maintenance of Plum Village.
SUPPORTING: your generous contribution helps provide scholarships for retreats, healthcare for monastics, fund essential projects, and maintain Plum Village as a welcoming refuge for all.
| PRICING TIERS | REDUCED | SUSTAINING | SUPPORTING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed in shared bedroom | 290 | 390 | 490 |
| Accomodation in your own tent | 220 | 320 | 420 |
| **Self-organized accomodation outside Centro Amma Italia (e.g. B&B) | 170 | 270 | 370 |
SCHOLARSHIP FEE: For those who need financial assistance. This reduced rate of 250 euros for one bed is available thanks to the generosity of other retreatants. Availability is limited.
**Those who choose to book a room at nearby B&Bs are asked to register for the retreat only after having identified the B&B, managing the reservation independently. Here is a list of nearby facilities.
Registration
To ensure the best organization, registration must be made no later than April 15th:
You will receive a confirmation email containing the payment methods. Once payment is done, the registration will be considered complete. Registration will close when 130 participants are reached, after which a waiting list will be set up.
Cancellations
In the event that you are no longer able to participate to the retreat, if it is possible to replace you with another participant, the entire amount will be refunded, otherwise the amount paid will be allocated 50% to the facility and 50% to support the monastic community. Please, notify us of this in advance at:
ritiroprimavera2025@gmail.com.
What to bring
Personal sheets and towels, your own meditation cushion or bench, a yoga mat or blanket to use on the floor, notebook and pen, personal hygiene products (e.g. soap, shampoo). The facility provides numerous chairs. We suggest comfortable clothing, also for physical activity of “body awakening”, slippers/socks for indoor spaces and for the meditation room, which is to be accessed without shoes.
We look forward to seeing you… with joy!