Monastero di Dumenza
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The Benedictine monastic community "Ss. Trinità" is located in Lombardy, in the province of Varese, in the municipality of Dumenza, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. It stands at the heart of the forest, in an isolated and silent environment, overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains.
The location offers an ideal setting for those wishing to experience a time of prayer, silence and spiritual retreat.
Retreats organized by the community
A recent Benedictine community
The Benedictine community settled in Dumenza in November 2005. Previously, the building housed a children's summer camp, which remained abandoned for several years.
Between 2002 and 2005, the structure was completely renovated and expanded to accommodate a stable monastic community.
Today, the community consists of thirteen brothers, including twelve who have made solemn profession and one in temporary profession, living according to the Rule of Saint Benedict, uniting prayer, work and hospitality.
Hospitality within the community
The community welcomes exclusively those who wish to experience an authentic prayer and spiritual experience, and not for touristic purposes.
Each stay is intended as a time of interior renewal, in silence, simplicity and the beauty of the place.
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What to expect during your stay
Monastic life and spiritual guidance
The monastery does not offer organized spiritual retreats, but it welcomes people who wish to experience a time of silence, listening and personal spiritual search.
It is possible to request guidance in lectio divina, a time of listening or a spiritual conversation.
All guests participate in the community's liturgical prayer, in meals taken in silence with table reading, and in certain moments of fraternity.
Upon request, it is also possible to participate in manual work, according to the Benedictine tradition of ora et labora.
Welcome and accommodation
The monastery's guest house has nine rooms (seven single and two double), each with a private bathroom.
Guests also have access to a coffee room, a meeting room (up to 30 people) and four parlors for individual conversations or small groups.
Meals are taken in the same refectory as the monks, in a space reserved for guests, in silence.
During the summer months, scout or parish groups (maximum 15 to 20 people) can use two small buildings adjacent to the monastery on a self-catering basis.
Geography and activities
A natural setting of beauty and harmony
The monastery overlooks Lake Maggiore, about a half-hour drive from the city of Luino. Nearby places of spiritual and natural interest include:
- the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso Ballaro,
- the village of Agra,
- the islands of Lake Maggiore,
- the Lake of Lugano,
- Curiglia con Monteviasco
- and the city of Varese.
A monastery nestled in the mountains
Numerous mountain trails start from the monastery, offering half-day or full-day walks.
In about an hour and a half, you can reach the summit of Mount Lema (1,600 meters), from where you can enjoy a vast panorama of the Lombard valleys and lakes.
Direct contact with nature encourages interior contemplation and silent prayer.
Practical information
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