The in-person retreats’ season just opened here at Pian dei Ciliegi, with the Vipassana Retreat led by Hannes Huber; then other retreats follow: the ongoing one led by Gautam Verma and the one led by Sayadaw Vivekananda, from April the 20th until the end of the month. All these retreats are full.
The programme for 2024 in-person retreats is available on our website at the following link:
https://www.piandeiciliegi.it/en/retreats/programma-english.html
Bookings are possible on our website for all the retreats at the following link https://www.piandeiciliegi.it/en/subscription-retreats.html
Please note that in case of full retreat, you can write to the secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask to be put on waiting list.
We offer the opportunity to enter the "Cherry Tree", a virtual International Meditation Room in Pian dei Ciliegi opened 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all those who practice mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) and Loving Kindness (Metta) anywhere they are and at any time of the day. To access, you must register on the site at the following link https://www.piandeiciliegi.it/it/sale-virtuali/cherrytree.html
To facilitate the sharing of the practice with other meditators, a WhatsApp chat has been created, where it is possible to agree the time for silent practice in Cherry Tree International Silent Meditation Room, open 24/7. Anyone who would like to be included in the chat can send a request by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating the mobile number. The reference time zone to indicate the time of practice is CENTRAL EUROPE (CET)