At times, people visiting Umbria head over to Deruta, "la citta' della ceramica" to buy maiolica....thinking that prices are lower there: not necessarily so, The price of a maiolica object depends on quality of the colors, amount of detail in the design and the final glaze. The better ceramic stores in Assisi select pieces from the best of the Deruta... more

Spending time at the Assisi retreat has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my life. The retreat is run by Bruce and Ruth - the most incredible and open hearted couple! They are an absolute powerhouse of a team! Bruce, a worldwide famous author on spiritual direction and a psychologist, guides visitors in meditation and offers... more

Assisi Retreat Center: I found this incredible room made with altars to all religions in Assisi. The center welcomes pilgrims from all over the world. They offer individual and group retreats where people enjoy the peace of St. Francis not as tourists but pilgrims....It was wonderful, silence, simple, joyful with people from many countries. Their web site is : www.assisiretreats.org more