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About Fondazione Manudonna
Fondazione Manudonna
Mission & Vision
Our journey began in 2010, when a group of women gathered to heal, learn, and dream together. We envisioned spaces where life in all forms — human, animal, plant, and earth — is protected and honored.
After 11 years of slow growth, we founded the Manudonna Foundation, and one year later, our retreat house Passalmonte by Lake Trasimeno was gifted to us. Here, community takes shape through shared meals, daily meditation, caring for olive trees and our cat, and holding space for trauma healing.
Our mission is to create safe, self-sustaining places rooted in love, nature, and presence.
Our vision is for Passalmonte to become a center where women feel nourished and empowered in their leadership — and where men, too, are warmly welcomed in support of a more balanced world.
After 11 years of slow growth, we founded the Manudonna Foundation, and one year later, our retreat house Passalmonte by Lake Trasimeno was gifted to us. Here, community takes shape through shared meals, daily meditation, caring for olive trees and our cat, and holding space for trauma healing.
Our mission is to create safe, self-sustaining places rooted in love, nature, and presence.
Our vision is for Passalmonte to become a center where women feel nourished and empowered in their leadership — and where men, too, are warmly welcomed in support of a more balanced world.
Upcoming Retreats at Fondazione Manudonna
Your Guides
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Cozy rural home in a small mixed-gender house near Lake Trasimeno
Separate women-only sleeping area with 4 rooms (2 private, 1 twin, 1 shared for 4)
Dedicated meditation room with natural light and cushions
Women-only garden space for eating, resting, and meditation
Olive grove where you can retreat, read, or reconnect
Shared kitchen for self-prepared meals (women-only access)
Personal workspace for each guest with stable Wi-Fi
Indoor and outdoor communal areas for connection
Separate women-only sleeping area with 4 rooms (2 private, 1 twin, 1 shared for 4)
Dedicated meditation room with natural light and cushions
Women-only garden space for eating, resting, and meditation
Olive grove where you can retreat, read, or reconnect
Shared kitchen for self-prepared meals (women-only access)
Personal workspace for each guest with stable Wi-Fi
Indoor and outdoor communal areas for connection
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The food is vegetarian in local and traditional Italian cuisine.
Getting Here
Fondazione Manudonna, Via Campagne 52, , Passignano, PG, IT, 06065
Directions
Travel time: ~30–35 minutes
Cost: €55–65 (fixed rate for a private transfer or taxi)
No changes or waiting – the driver picks you up at the airport and drops you directly at our center
✅ Recommended for those with heavy luggage, late flights, or who want an easy start
🟢 Option 2 – Budget-friendly + Scenic Route from Perugia Airport
Perugia Airport → Perugia Train Station → Train to Passignano → Free pickup
Take the Umbria Airlink shuttle bus from Perugia Airport to Perugia Fontivegge train station (approx. 20–30 minutes, ~€5)
From Fontivegge, take a regional train to Passignano sul Trasimeno (~30–40 minutes, €3–6)
We’ll pick you up for free at the Passignano train station (just 2 km away)
✅ A calm and cost-effective option that gives you a glimpse of the region
➡️ All public transport runs regularly and is reliable
🟢 Option 3 – Budget-friendly from FlixBus Stop (Perugia)
FlixBus stop (Piazza Partigiani) → Perugia Train Station → Train to Passignano → Free pickup
Arrive at Perugia FlixBus stop (Piazza Partigiani)
Get to Perugia Fontivegge train station:
– By taxi (2–3 minutes, ~€7–9)
– By local bus (E015 or E017) ~8 minutes, €1–2
Take a regional train to Passignano sul Trasimeno (~30–40 minutes, €3–6)
We offer free pickup from Passignano train station to the retreat (2 km)
✅ Ideal for those arriving via FlixBus, combining flexibility and low cost
➡️ We’re happy to guide you with current timetables
