A Withdrawal into the Art of Introspection
About this Retreat
We arrive to the region of Umbria, where monastic architecture and devotional practices developed as sustained investigations into restraint, presence and the ethical shaping of everyday life.
Conceived as a place of withdrawal, Eremito draws on medieval hermitage models while translating them into a comprehensible, contemporary language. Stone construction, cellular living units and a clear relationship between interior space and surrounding terrain establish a setting shaped by simplicity, regularity and ecological continuity. Life within the residence unfolds according to simple sequences of treatments, movement, resting, eating and observation, allowing attention to settle into a steady, inward-facing mode.
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Held in Continuity and Stillness
The retreat takes its orientation from the meditative framework outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, with particular attention to pratyahara and dhyana as successive movements of practice. Pratyahara is approached as the gradual settling of sensory demand and dhyāna as the development of sustained attentional continuity.
Meditation practice is introduced with clarity and restraint. Instruction remains consistent throughout the retreat, allowing familiarity to replace novelty. Seated practice is supported by walking and periods of quiet presence, reinforcing continuity of attention across changing forms. Over the course of the retreat, distinctions between practice and non-practice may begin to soften, as attentiveness becomes less dependent on instruction and more grounded in continuity of lived presence.
Other limbs of yoga are used sparingly and in service of this trajectory. Gentle asana and pranayama function as preparatory modalities, assisting in the organisation of bodily posture and respiratory rhythm so that attention may settle without disturbance. Daily body treatments extend this work into the somatic field. These treatments are conceived as a means of supporting integration, allowing accumulated tension to release and perceptual clarity to be embodied.
Meals are simple, seasonal and carefully prepared, reflecting Datu’s consistent approach to nourishment as an integral part of wellbeing and the cultivation of spiritual practice.
Throughout the stay, participants are held within a supportive and discreet framework. Teachers and the Datu team provide guidance, structure and care while preserving the integrity of silence and individual process. In the context of contemporary life, often characterised by fragmentation of attention and instrumental use of the body, the retreat offers an opportunity to recalibrate attention, perception and bodily rhythm through containment, continuity and time.
Rooms & Rates
All our rooms are charming and pared back in the monastic style of the Eremito property, reflecting the serenity of the surrounding landscape. With just 14 rooms, the retreat remains intentionally intimate and deeply personal allowing for meaningful connection and unhurried access to our teachers.
Our prices are per person, per week and include a 6-night full-board stay with five private treatments, daily group classes, nourishing meals and cosy retreat wear.
Double: £2,500 p.p.
Single: £3,500
Dharma Celluze
Our accommodation consists of Celluzze rooms, echoing ancient monastic quarters. Each room is intentionally pared back, offering a quiet and contained setting designed to support withdrawal and rest within the structure of Eremito and its surrounding natural reserve. Built in stone and arranged as individual living units, the rooms maintain a clear separation from external distraction while remaining closely connected to the landscape through carefully placed openings and natural light.
Furnishings are minimal and functional, with an emphasis on comfort, warmth and simplicity. The absence of electronic devices and artificial lighting at night preserves the rhythms of the quiet natural environment, allowing the space itself to set the tone for rest and reflection.
More guest reviews
I’m sure that the Datu team helped me crack open further my heart chakra. From the love given to the preparation and serving of the food, to the talented and caring practitioners and therapists. Thank you from my heart for helping me to reconnect with the most important part of myself. Suyash’s wisdom and humility touched my soul and gave me reminders that are so pertinent in this present life journey of mine. It felt visceral.
I have only felt this twice before on retreat in my almost twenty years in this industry.
Stella
So, last week, I decided to ditch the digital world for a bit. I went on a social media detox (cue dramatic music) and landed at Datu Wellness. Picture this: an Ayurvedic and yoga wellness retreat nestled in the serene Tuscan landscape. Little did I expect that steering clear of LinkedIn and Instagram would be the easy part…
Daisy
I warmly want to thank you with all my heart to have taken care of my parents with so much detail and love. My mother comes back filled with good memories and her heart shines bright. Both are extremely thankful for the experience they got to make with your lovely practitioners, yogis and doctors.
Catherine
What a magical thing you have created with Datu. It genuinely was a very special experience, and you have curated a really interesting and exceptional group of practitioners to offer something that not many people offer.
The set up was great, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely. Nothing was ever too much to ask whatever it was, or from whomever. That really is remarkable to be able to be so calm and kind and present when you have so much going on and a hotel full of demanding guests.
Martha
I met some beautiful souls and am grateful to have had the opportunity to put a brief pause on life during which I was able to learn and to inwardly reflect. The programme was a perfect balance of yoga, meditation, chanting, and sound healing; the yoga was at a level where everyone felt they could participate without feeling uncomfortable. Your team was wonderful – authentic, kind, professional, experienced and clearly passionate. And I especially enjoyed the evening talks which were excellent – educational, interesting and thought-provoking. Overall, I had a truly transformative time, and have incorporated a large chunk of Ayurvedic food into my daily life – thank you.
Emma
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