The Center for Contemplative Research in Castellina Marittima, Italy, now called Drölkar Ling — Sita Tara Hermitage features a magnificent villa with five private bedrooms and two kitchens, on three floors, and beautiful grounds to offer a conducive environment for retreat.

This lovely garden, rich in maritime pines and other Mediterranean flora, is an ideal place for short walks around the villa. The garden is maintained by volunteers.

Enjoy the stunning views as you walk the property, about five hectares of grassy fields and rolling hills.

This comfortable community sitting room is located on the first floor and can be used by any of the retreatants.

Sita Tara Villa features two full kitchens. This light and colorful kitchen is on the 1st floor and is shared by all the retreatants who have their rooms on the 1st floor.

This lovely newly installed second kitchen is located on the ground floor and is shared by the retreatants who have their rooms on the second floor.

These beautiful stairs featuring wrought iron decoration run from the ground floor to the second floor. There is no elevator in the Villa.

There are three small bedrooms on the second floor. All rooms share a bathroom on the second floor and a second bathroom on the ground floor.

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