Oasis
The San Francesco Oasis, located less than three kilometers from from the Franciscan Sanctuary of La Verna and recently renovated, stands majestically among the beech, pine and oak trees of the Casentino forests. The nature that surrounds it and the rich collection of paintings inside make it a place in which to contemplate the beauty of nature and art, ideal for comfortable stays, training meetings, spaces for sharing, moments of prayer, silence and reflection.
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Oasis
The rooms, single or double, soberly furnished and with free Wi-Fi, are all equipped with a desk, private bathroom with bidet, shower, courtesy set and a view of the forest or the cloister. The Oasis has rooms equipped for the disabled, a lift, a stair lift, a dining room with an indoor kitchen, a TV room with a fireplace, a library, and a cafeteria: a relaxing corner with a slightly retro feel, but warm and welcoming, where you can enjoy a rich variety of hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks, also suitable for those with special dietary needs, at the counter or at the table.
The Church of Saint Bonaventure
The Church of St Bonaventure is a spacious space, also ideal for large groups, and is characterised by an atmosphere of sober solemnity and recollection. The circular arrangement of the pews around the central altar fosters a sense of community and participation, while the stained glass windows filter the light, creating an aura of vibrant spirituality that invites prayer and meditation.
The Round Room
The Round Room is a versatile and functional room, equipped with comfortable red chairs with flaps, a conference table with a microphone, a projector and a screen for visual presentations, perfect for meetings, conferences, conventions. If required, the room can be joined to an adjacent one by means of a sliding wall, thus offering a larger space to accommodate a greater number of people.
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Events and courses
The Oasi San Francesco organizes and hosts cultural and religious events, training courses, spiritual exercises and retreats. The availability of spaces of various sizes, furnished and equipped, the presence of chapels and the large park with areas dedicated to reflection and meditation make it a perfect environment to satisfy every need.
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History
The building, strongly desired by Blessed Armida Barelli (1882-1952), a central figure in the Italian Catholic movement of the 20th century, was erected in 1939 to a design by engineer Pier Fausto Barelli and architect Giovanni Muzio, a leading exponent of the Novecento artistic current; enlarged in the 1960s, it was subsequently modernised. Owned by the Secular Institute of the Missionaries of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, it was conceived as a place of formation and reflection.
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Attractions
The context in which the Oasi San Francesco is located offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences. The Bosco delle Fate (Fairy Wood) within the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falerona e Campigna, is ideal for practising forest therapy, yoga, trekking, mountain biking and hiking. The nearby Franciscan Sanctuary of La Verna, a historic pilgrimage destination, is rich in works of art, including the wonderful terracottas by Andrea Della Robbia.
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Foundation
Since March 2024, the POC Foundation has taken over the management of Oasi San Francesco.
Founded by the Capuchin friar Serafino Colangeli and the teacher Antonietta Gilardi, the Piccola Opera Charitas is an institution of the Diocese of Teramo-Atri, which has its headquarters in Giulianova on the Abruzzo coast and has been caring for people with physical, mental and sensory disabilities for sixty years. In addition to its healthcare activities, it runs, through the voluntary organisation Gli Scriccioli di Serafino, a canteen for the needy and carries out cultural and scientific research activities.