Please arrive at Casa Madonna della Pace (CMDP) (Click link to read about our accommodations and it’s amenities) by 5pm March 7th, 2024
(Arrival check-in time is from 11-4)
We will start with a dinner together at 7:45pm the first night (Italians eat late BUT 7:45 is early for them!)
Our retreat will officially end with a closing time after dinner on March 12th, 2024 but breakfast is included on the 13th.
This is a retreat - meaning there is a lot of spacious time built into the schedule to rest and reflect. We will provide some daily inspiration and focus, but any additional tours or things you want to experience in Assisi you can do in your free time. I’ve provided a sample schedule below:
Thursday March 7th -
Arrive by 5pm to CMP - get settled in your room
Orientation to our time - 6:00pm
Cena (Dinner) together at 7:45pm
Friday March 8th -
7:45am Optional Lauds (contemplative morning prayer time)
8:00am - Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP
9:30 - Gathering for intro to the day and then walking tour of Assisi -
Pranzo (lunch) on your own and Free time
6pm Sharing and reflection together
7:45 Cena (Dinner) @CMP
9pm - Optional Compline
Saturday March 9th
7:45a Optional Lauds
8:00am - Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP
9:30 - Session Together
10:30am - Bus and/or Taxis to Rivo Torto
Pranzo (lunch) on your own and Free time
(Optional trek to Portiuncula @ Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli)
6pm Sharing and reflection together
7:45 Cena (Dinner) @CMP
9pm - Optional Compline
Sunday March 10th
7:45am Optional Lauds
8:00am - Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP
9:30 - Session Together
Walk/Taxi to San Damiano
Pranzo (lunch) on your own and Free time
5:30 pm Vespers at St. Clare's church
7:45 Dinner together @CMP
9pm - Compline
Monday March 11th
7:45a Optional Lauds
8:00 am Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP
9:30 am Session Together
Walk/taxi to Basilica di S. Francesco
6:00 pm Sharing and reflection together
7:45 Dinner together @CMP
9pm - Compline
Tuesday March 12th
7:45am Optional Lauds
8:00am - Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP
9:30 Your choice Free Day or Visit to Carceri
Pranzo (lunch) on your own and Free time
5:30 pm Sharing and reflection together
7:45 Cena (Dinner) together @CMP
8:30 Closing Session - be prepared to walk from Clare's home to Porto Moiano
Wednesday March 22nd
8:00 Colazione (Breakfast) @ CMP - you are free to leave or linger. If you are staying a little longer, please pack your bags and exit your room so it can be cleaned.