"All I need to do is give it all away… give it to the poor."
These were the words of Francis of Assisi as he threw his father’s clothes out the window—an act of radical love and liberation.
A rebellion not of anger, but of tenderness: a turning away from the worship of gold and silver, and a turning toward birds, meadows, humility, and friendship rooted in God.
Again and again, we’ve felt drawn to Assisi.
We’ve walked in his footsteps and listened in silence where he listened.
This invitation to a silent retreat in Assisi comes from the deepest cornerstone of our hearts.
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🌿 Assisi Silent Retreat
A journey into simplicity, presence, and sacred friendship
🕊️ Space for 10 participants
🗓️ Dates: 13th–20th of September, 2025
🕓 Arrival: Between 16:00–18:00 on September 13
🍽️ Opening Dinner & Welcome Talk: 19:00
⏰ Check-out: 9:00 on the morning of September 20
💰 Contribution: 7000 DKK
950 Euro
(includes retreat, accommodation, and guidance)
🍽️ Meals and transportation not included
✈️ Travel tip: Low-cost flights to Rome with Norwegian Airlines; from there, easy train to Assisi
📅 Sign-up and payment deadline: July 1st, write to
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https://www.stephanpende.com/donation/
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✨ Tentative Program
Assisi breathes devotion.
From dawn till night, monks and nuns chant, walk, and offer prayers in a rhythm centuries old.
We will attune ourselves to this sacred rhythm.
Mornings begin with a meditative walk at sunrise, from our retreat home to the tomb of Saint Francis in the heart of the Basilica.
The silence here is thick, like velvet.
People sit. Walk slowly. Cry.
The air is filled with guitar, prayer, and the quiet presence of something far greater than us.
It is as if Francis never left.
Afterwards, we’ll gather on a peaceful terrace overlooking the rooftops of Assisi—sharing silence and presence as a group.
Then, we return together—slowly, in silence—to our retreat home.
There, the coolness of a swimming pool and the embrace of stillness await us.
We will be marinated in presence through meditation, walking contemplatively in the garden, or simply resting in silence.
As the day unfolds, we may return to Assisi’s sacred spaces—
like the Eremo delle Carceri, the forest hermitage where Francis prayed in caves, immersed in solitude.
On some nights, we’ll share a meal in monastic settings—stone-walled rooms lit by candlelight, sitting with others on long wooden tables, savoring simple food in silence.
Evenings will be spent in gentle community.
We’ll gather around the fireplace—sharing stories of Francis, singing simple songs, and letting his spirit inspire a little “church of friendship” in our hearts.
A rose blooming in the now.
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💫 Is this for you?
This is a silent retreat.
A time for inner listening.
For resting the mind, softening the heart, and letting Francis guide us into deeper simplicity.
Feel into whether this calling is yours.
We would love to walk this path with you.
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🥾 Extend your journey
If you feel called to keep walking in the footsteps of Francis after the retreat, we can help you with all the details.
The pilgrimage through the Rieti Valley—a sacred route of caves, forests, and sanctuaries—is the most beautiful walk we’ve ever done.
Bathed in the golden light of September, this four-day pilgrimage is a perfect continuation.
A way to let the silence ripen in you, step by step, as you walk with Francis through some of the most enchanted places of his life.
Look in the discussion part in this event to see pictures of our retreat place.
About Kristina & Stephan
Kristina and Stephan are longtime spiritual companions, retreat leaders, and teachers rooted in both Eastern wisdom and Western psychology.
Together, they create sacred spaces for silence, healing, and awakening.
Kristina brings her deep experience as a psychotherapist, Vipassana teacher, and healer. Her work is infused with devotion, nature connection, and the healing power of presence.
Stephan, a former Tibetan monk with over 40 years of meditation experience, weaves Buddhist insight and nondual teachings into accessible, heartfelt guidance.
Their retreats are known for their depth, gentleness, and authenticity—offering a space to come home to yourself, again and again.
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