The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Vipassana Retreat


The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Vipassana Retreat

The Flavor of Freedom is a Vipassana meditation retreat designed for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the practice and directly experience the possibility of a free mind. Through silence, attentive observation, and the gentle discipline of awareness, we learn to let go of the reactive habits that imprison us, savoring moments of clarity, peace, and authentic openness. The retreat is open to practitioners of all levels, with guided sessions, seated and walking meditations, Dharma listening sessions, and individual sessions with the teacher.

Living in retreat means taking a conscious break from the noise of the world to cultivate intimacy with present experience. The "taste" we refer to is that of inner freedom: not an abstract concept, but a living quality that manifests whenever we are present with what is, without resisting or clinging. In this space of attention and care, even simple breathing can become a taste of liberation.

🧘♀️ Vipassana Meditation Retreat with Fabrizio Giuliani

📅 Dates : 10-day retreat November 6-16

📅 Dates : 5-day option November 6-11

📅 Date : or 5-day option November 11-16

The changeover between starters and finishers is on the 11th after lunch.

10 day retreat arriving on November 6th at 5pm retreat will conclude after lunch on the 16th

5 day retreat PART 1 arriving November 6th at 5pm retreat will end after lunch November 11th

5 day retreat PART 2 arriving November 11th at 5pm retreat will conclude after lunch on November 16th

📍 Location : San Giorgio Monferrato Castle , in the Monferrato hills, a few km from Casale Monferrato (AL)

The retreat will be led by Fabrizio Giuliani , a Vipassanā meditation teacher.

Info & Registration: Whatsapp +39.371.333.23.53

📍 How to get there

  • By car : Genoa–Gravellona Toce motorway, Casale Sud exit.

  • By train : Casale Monferrato station. We can pick you up (the castle is a few kilometers away).


🔕 Noble Silence


  • It is conducive to concentration and awareness

  • It is recommended to:

    • Please turn off your cell phone for the entire duration of the collection.

    • Avoid reading

    • In case of emergency, a family member can contact the facility

  • Daily private meetings with the teacher are scheduled.

  • For any need, you can speak to the collection manager

💛 Dana – Teacher Offer

Participation in the retreat is accompanied by the practice of Dana : a free offering to the teacher for the teachings received.
For lay teachers, this is the only form of support , essential to maintaining the retreats in a residential form.

🛏 Accommodation

  • Shared rooms :

    • large 3-seater

    • small 2-seater

  • Single rooms (subject to availability): €15/day supplement

  • Services :

    • Shared bathrooms in the corridor

    • Sheets and towels provided (shower, hand, bidet)

    • Ready-made beds

  • Meditation room : Mats and chairs are available; you can bring your own materials.

🥗 Meals

  • Vegetarian cuisine

  • Breakfast , lunch and snack at 5:00 pm

  • Report any food intolerances

💰 Costs

  • €60/day for 10 days = €600 total

  • €60/day for 5 days = €300 total


    (includes food, shared accommodation and membership card)

  • Single room supplement: €15/day

  • Payment is made by bank transfer to the association

  • Deposit to be paid upon registration, together with the completed form

  • The withdrawal will be confirmed approximately 20 days before the start

  • In case of cancellation of the retreat by the organizers, full refund

  • In case of cancellation by the participant, the deposit will not be refunded.