The Metta Centre Martial Arts, Retreat and Recreation Centre, Le Marche, Italy

For All Retreats and Martial Arts Holidays - The Metta Retreat Centre, Le Marche, Italy

"Metta" is a word from Pali - the language used 2,500 years ago by The Buddha; it translates as love, kindness, and respect; and these qualities are at the very heart of what we are trying to achieve here at the centre.

The Metta Centre is a residential venue for the practice and study of meditation, martial arts, and Yoga. It is also a location offering rest, respite, rejuvenation, leisure, relaxation, wonderful food and pristine mountain air. It is a facility founded on a solid, truthful and fundamental commitment to providing - at low cost - access to a place where like-minded people can commune, and immerse themselves in an atmosphere conducive and favourable to personal growth, learning and practise, and lending itself to the enhancement and enrichment of their chosen activity or discipline. Our centre is affordable and accessible to everybody; indeed Villa Metta is for the benefit of all and is exclusive to none.

The primary purpose of The Metta Centre is to provide masters, teachers, coaches and facilitators with a venue to which they can bring their students, to study and practise under their direct supervision and guidance. Teachers/facilitators who bring their students here are not required to make use of the teachers at the centre, although we are available for seminars, private (one-to-one) tuition and group classes.

Please note however, that individuals, small parties, family groups and couples are more than welcome to stay at the centre. All are welcome here, and there is no obligation to participate in any of the lessons or courses that may be running during your stay - The Metta Centre is a perfect base from which to explore and discover Le Marche and all it has to offer.

So, we invite teachers, masters, coaches and facilitators to bring their students and work groups to train or study with them in peaceful surroundings which encourage and promote creativity, learning and relaxation. But we also welcome individuals to the centre, which is perfect for: use as a hotel or lodge, family holidays, martial arts training camps; themed breaks, or for Yoga, meditation, or worship retreats. Indeed it is an ideal base for any kind of tourist/traveller, from cyclists, walkers, skiers and climbers, to sun worshippers, beach lovers and anyone else engaged in an activity that will bring them to this beautiful part of Italy!

The Metta martial arts, retreat and recreation centre is situated in the enchanting, tranquil and unspoilt Marche region of central Italy in the rolling foothills of the stunningly beautiful Sibillini Mountains, on the very edge of The Sibillini National Park. The Villa is perfectly located between the medieval hilltop towns of Sarnano to the South West, Penna San Giovanni to the South East and Sant' Angelo in Pontano to the North where you can enjoy traditional Italian dishes and wines at the many local restaurants and pizzerias. The area surrounding the centre is breathtaking, dotted with castles, farmhouses, churches and tiny cottage museums with such a diversity of landscape that it encompasses hills, mountains, valleys and lakes. However approximately half an hours drive away from the Villa you will find the seaside towns and gorgeous beaches of the Adriatic coastline.

Le Marche itself, (‘The Marches' in English) is predominantly an agricultural region and is remarkably lush and green. It is situated in the centre of Italy and on the Adriatic coast, Le Marche stands steadfastly steeped in tradition, the people are warm, friendly and self sufficient; they live by the old values, the joys of existing together with simplicity and happiness, tempered with good food and wine.

The Metta Centre residence - "Villa Metta" - is a beautifully restored hotel which was built in the early 1900's to accommodate the visitors who flocked to this area to sample the healing benefits of the waters from the numerous mountain springs nearby.  The centre is situated in rambling and attractive gardens and the original spa is a gentle stroll from the main house. At the Villa, you will discover a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere; it is a place in which you can pursue your choice of activity, a setting in which to simply relax and enjoy the environment or as a base to explore the delights and beauty of the surrounding region.

Everyone is welcome at the centre. If you are a religious group (whether Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or any other) looking for a place to worship or study. If you are touring Italy and would like to rest and to explore the gorgeous region of Le Marche; if you are Yoga practitioners, exponents of martial arts such as Ju-Jitsu, Kung Fu,Tai Chi, Karate, Aikido, Judo or Tae Kwon Do, this is a perfect place for you. Whether walking, climbing, skiing, driving or intending to lay on a gorgeous Adriatic beach - you will be very warmly welcomed here!

The Metta Centre is also a superb residential venue for corporate team-building activities, acting classes, writing workshops, art and painting holidays and courses, as a base for Para-Sailing, walking or cycling trips, or as accommodation for climbers, skiers and snowboarders visiting the nearby Sibillini Mountains for winter sports.

The Metta Centre in brief:

  • Accommodation for up to 28 guests, in en-suite rooms
  • Flexible packages tailored to your groups specific requirements
  • Large fully equipped dojo/meditation/activity hall
  • Open courses with top international instructors
  • Clean, simple, centrally heated rooms
  • Indoor and outdoor dining
  • Barbecues
  • Beautiful woodland gardens

If travelling singly, or when bringing your group - large or small - to The Metta Centre, you can be assured of a genuine, hospitable welcome.

Jeff and Nicky Sawyer
  1. To check availability for 2008/9 training camps and retreats call the Admin Office now!
(0039) 0733 699087 
or
(0039) 3336 104059
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