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Summer Retreat 2026
January 19, 2026
Summer Retreat 2026
a spiritual retreat in Italy
with Shakti Caterina Maggi
Ten days of meditation retreat in Umbria, Italy a return to presence,
beyond the stories the mind tells about itself
August 7–16
Castello di Titignano,
a medieval castle near Orvieto, Umbria
August 7–16
Castello di Titignano, a medieval castle near Orvieto, Umbria
Intensive Meditation Retreat
A spiritual retreat rooted in non-duality — satsang, meditation in movement, perception work, and mantra — held by Shakti Caterina Maggi, a non-dual teacher.
This is a teaching that has quietly touched the hearts of thousands of seekers around the world — rooted in Advaita and non-dual Tantra, yet woven into the fabric of ordinary life: the meals you share, the conversations you have, the silence between them.
Through clear, direct tools, you learn to live from a place of presence and inner peace — turning ordinary life into the very ground of awakening to what is already true within you.
Il lavoro e le parole di Shakti mi hanno nutrita e sostenuta fin dal primo momento, agendo nel profondo. Hanno capovolto la mia visione del mondo e concimato il deserto di un cuore che si pensava isolato. Poco alla volta, vitalità e gioia hanno spazzato via credenze e storie. Ho scoperto la pace che sono, nell'autenticità di ogni istante. In quello spazio le paure, i sensi di colpa, la bimba che non si sente all'altezza, vengono accolte. Ho intravisto chi sono e compreso cosa cercavo da sempre.
"Live retreats with Shakti combine experiential exercises and deep inquiry into who or what we truly are, with the aim of authentically embodying spirituality. Shakti goes beyond conceptual knowledge and aims at the root of true understanding and Self-realization. Her presence creates a space where transformation is not only possible, but natural. An experience that changes the way you look at yourself and the world."
Da quando sono andata al primo ritiro di Shakti è iniziato un cambiamento profondo. Mi sento connessa con il campo di consapevolezza che si crea nel gruppo: una grande apertura all'amore e alla vita, un continuo sperimentare ciò che sono, nulla di teorico. Il satsang è un abbraccio d'amore che accoglie tutto. Quando il ritiro finisce il processo continua ed è inarrestabile. Ho scoperto parti di me che non vedevo, è crollato tutto ciò che non è autentico. Un miracolo nel quotidiano. Grazie 🙏🏻💖
"Shakti's presence is authentic, real, accessible and embodied. Working with her has enriched my work as a somatic psychotherapist in ways that no training or personal therapy had ever taught me. I have a deeper access to my intuition, my instinct and body awareness, which is reflected in my work and relationships with clients. Shakti is one of the deepest teachers of my life. I am grateful to be part of her community and I can't wait for new retreats!"
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You can participate in the entire retreat or just a few days.
APPLY TO PARTICIPATE
Fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If this is your first time with Shakti, we’ll have a brief introductory call before you confirm your participation.
Why join this meditation retreat in Italy
- You have seen that the answers you find in the mind are always the same — and you sense that what you are looking for is not more knowledge, but a direct experience of what you are.
- You know how to meditate when everything is quiet. But you want to learn to remain present where life truly challenges you: in relationships, in the body, in the emotions that carry you away.
- You have been following Shakti for a while — at the weekly gatherings, the online satsangs, the tours — and you feel that listening is no longer enough: it is time to inhabit this space, day after day.
- Or you are approaching this for the first time, and you want to understand whether this is your place. The short introductory call exists exactly for this.
What you will experience at this non-duality retreat
- A mind that grows quieter — free from the weight of the stories it tells, available to listen.
- A new way of inhabiting the body and your own humanity: the living space where consciousness experiences itself.
- The possibility of seeing old stories, identifications and fears — and discovering that what sees them, within you, is already free.
- The support of the sangha: a space where you can finally be what you are, simply.
This residential retreat in Umbria, Italy, offers a space of direct experience: the presence within you that is aware of every moment — of thoughts, emotions, the world — and that remains free from everything it witnesses. Through meditation, satsang, perception practices and movement, through moments of silence and sharing, you can recognize the movements of the mind, the fears and identifications that veil the natural openness of the heart.
What you are seeking is already here — it is what you are. It is only a matter of resting in this, long enough for the heart to teach.
Schedule
The retreat’s rhythm supports a deep immersion, alternating teaching, practice, silence, and integration. Each day offers around six hours of theoretical and experiential teaching with Shakti, along with time for questions and moments of sharing within the sangha.
- 7:30-8:00 Meditation
- 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
- 9:30-11:30 Satsang
- 11:30-12:00 Mantra
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch
- 17:00-19:00 Experiential session with perception and meditation in movement
- 19:30-20:30 Dinner
- 21.00- 23.00 Satsang
The daily schedule may be subject to change.
How to Join
The retreat runs from August 7 to 16. You may attend the full period or only part of it — the minimum stay is 4 days.
Write to us with your preferred dates, and together we’ll find the best fit for you.
First-time participants are asked to have a brief introductory call before confirming registration.
This isn’t a formal selection process — it’s a way for us to get to know each other, answer your questions, and understand together whether this retreat is the right space for where you are right now.
Castello di Titignano is located in Umbria, in the municipality of Orvieto. On request, the team can help arrange car transfers to and from the venue.
Where to Stay
We’ll be at Castello di Titignano, a small medieval castle — enchanted and timeless, immersed in the Umbrian countryside.
For those who prefer an alternative, Fattoria Ca’ Mafalda is about a 15-minute drive away.
Prices at both properties vary depending on room type, length of stay, and availability. Available options will be shared with you when you book your place at the retreat.
External guests are welcome to stay at accommodations of their own choosing and reserve meals at the castle in advance.
Castello di Titignano
We recommend staying on-site to experience the retreat in full immersion, without the need to travel back and forth.
Fattoria Ca' Mafalda
A magical, authentic place, deeply immersed in nature, just 15 minutes by car from the castle.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a teaching of Advaita non-duality and non-dual Tantra, transmitted through satsang — direct encounter with a guide who speaks from the space of self-recognition. It is not therapy, and it is not personal development: it is an inquiry into what you truly are, beyond every role and narrative. If you’re already familiar with Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, or similar teachings, you’ll recognize the language; if this is your first time, the introductory call will help orient you.
The retreat is bilingual: Shakti teaches sometimes in Italian, sometimes in English. When needed, a translator provides consecutive interpretation between the two languages, depending on the language of the teaching or the question.
Yes. No prior experience is required. First-time participants are asked to have a brief introductory call.
Yes. The minimum required stay is 4 consecutive days.
For those staying at the castle, room and board are included. Guests staying at Ca’ Mafalda or elsewhere may purchase one or more meals at the castle.
Titignano Castle sends a notice to all guests who book a stay at the property, outlining its cancellation policy. Generally, 30% is retained between 15 and 7 days before check-in; 50% is retained between 7 and 3 days before check-in; and 100% is retained within 3 days of check-in. We encourage you to contact the castle or the property where you are staying for more specific information.
Please note that the 30% deposit is non-refundable; however, in cases of force majeure or health issues, we are willing to work with you to find a solution.
The castle will only open this option if the retreat reaches full capacity — in that case, we’ll let you know directly.
It’s located in the municipality of Orvieto, Umbria. On request, the team can help arrange car rides with other participants. You can find it on Google Maps as “Castello di Titignano.”
Testimonials
First-time visitors
"I was surprised at how comfortable I felt, given that the teaching is so different from anything else I've encountered. Even though it was my first time, I felt right at home."
"Ho imparato a riconoscermi un po' di più, c'è ancora molto lavoro da fare, ma è iniziato. Ho imparato l'importanza di percepire me stessa e perceperire da uno stato di amore e non di paura."
"Cosa ho imparato? Uno strumento molto potente che sta trasformando la mia meditazione. Un nuovo punto di vista, che sto mettendo in pratica e che sta producendo un cambiamento immediato nella coscienza. Sono grato."
"It was so beautiful and intense. Shakti has a natural way of leading the retreat and she teaches in a very personal, clear, funny, straight forward and loving way. The teaching is given in just the right tempo and steps to understand and absorb and experience. The team is so loving and supporting! So thankful for this immense gift."
"Shakti has a powerful energy field of love which transmutes everything in love itself. I really appreciate how at times she draws from many traditions to illustrate her points and her willingness to show us the truth sometimes in the softest ways. Thank you so much."
"Best 9 days of my life. I am just in love, is all. Falling deeper in love. And as I fall deeper, I fall through heart break after heart break. Heart break that is not devoid of love, rather full of love."
From our long-time community
"Imparare da Shakti negli ultimi anni è stato il dono più potente e trasformativo della mia vita. Ogni ritiro è un gioiello che si apre verso strati sempre più profondi di chiarezza, amore e compassione."
"Each retreat with Shakti that I have participated in has given me a clearer sense of my true self, as well as a greater ability to let go of my conditioning. Shakti teaches in a way that is very precise and understandable, and at the same time loving and compassionate."
"I want to thank you so much for the quality of your presence, for the quality of the message and how you let it go through you and formalize it. It's the perfect balance for me between the clarity of truth and its deep embodiment in the form that you incarnate, in the joy, humanity, in the deep appreciation also for the form, for Shakti, for the manifestation and its humor."
"Within Satsang, all aspects of this egoic life are dissolving. Love, gratitude, awe, and wonder flow naturally from here. The depth of my love and gratitude toward you bring me to sweet tears of joy."
"A powerful field that made my mind quiet. I realized layers of conditioning of my ego to a much deeper level, so that I could accept them. I found a new connection with my body as well, I feel now much more at ease with it. The sangha has transmitted me a very pure love, very disinterested."
