Convento Delle Sorelle — A Private Umbrian Convent - Provincia di Terni

Convento Delle Sorelle — A Private 16th-Century Estate in the Heart of Umbria
This is not a typical villa rental.
Convento Delle Sorelle is a fully private historic estate enclosed by 16th-century stone walls and surrounded by olive groves in the Umbrian countryside. Originally home to Capuchin monks devoted to prayer and manual work, the property retains its architectural integrity and contemplative atmosphere while offering the privacy and structure required for meaningful group stays.
When reserved, the entire estate is exclusively yours.
No shared bookings.
No outside guests.
No interruptions.
Just space, scale, and atmosphere.
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An Estate Designed for Immersion
Most group accommodations in Italy are optimized for short stays and sightseeing.
This estate is structured for depth.
Your booking includes exclusive access to:
• Five private guest rooms (standard configuration up to nine beds)
• Two-story guest wing connected by a central corridor
• Shared bathrooms positioned at each end of the hall
• A consecrated chapel repurposed as a dedicated gathering chamber
• Climate-controlled enclosed dining hall
• Fully equipped kitchen for collaborative meals or arranged service
• Interior discussion and breakout spaces
• Open courtyard and cloister garden
• Olive groves and walking paths within the enclosed grounds
• WiFi throughout primary interior spaces
Additional rooms may be available upon request, allowing accommodation for larger groups up to 19 guests.
The rooms are intentionally understated and calm. The emphasis is not decorative excess — it is proportion, flow, and authenticity.
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Structured Around Time
Standard stay: Five nights
Three-night minimum by arrangement
This pacing allows groups to settle into rhythm rather than rush through it.
Morning sessions in the chapel.
Shared meals in the dining hall.
Afternoon exploration of Umbria’s hill towns.
Evening conversations in the courtyard under open sky.
The estate supports sustained connection rather than compressed tourism.
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Culinary & Cultural Integration
A daily continental breakfast is included, simplifying logistics and grounding each day in shared routine.
Optional lunches and dinners may be arranged in advance, rooted in traditional Umbrian family cooking. Dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free can be accommodated with notice.
Curated experiences may include:
• Pasta-making workshops
• Truffle excursions
• Wine and olive oil tastings
• Guided visits to nearby medieval towns
• Festival coordination
• Onsite wellness services (subject to availability)
These additions enhance the stay — but the architecture itself remains the centerpiece.
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Location: Privacy with Proximity
Located just outside Terni in Umbria — often called Italy’s “green heart” — the estate balances countryside seclusion with regional access.
Within driving distance:
• Cascata delle Marmore (15 minutes)
• Orvieto
• Spoleto
• Assisi
• Perugia
• Civita di Bagnoregio
• Rome (approximately 90 minutes)
Guests return each evening to a fully enclosed compound — removed from traffic, tourism congestion, and noise.
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What This Estate Is — and Is Not
Ideal for:
• Creative and cultural residencies
• Leadership and strategy retreats
• Multi-generational gatherings
• Slow travel groups seeking depth
• Private study or reflective stays
Not designed for:
• Party groups
• Loud or late-night social events
• Hotel-style daily service expectations
• One-night stays
Respect for the space and its history is essential.
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Why It Commands Its Positioning
You are not renting rooms.
You are securing exclusive access to a preserved 16th-century estate with architectural integrity, enclosed grounds, and structured private use.
Privacy.
Atmosphere.
Continuity.
For groups seeking something more grounded than a villa and more personal than a hotel, Convento Delle Sorelle offers a setting that feels substantial, quiet, and deeply rooted in place.
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