About Us

Welcome to Uma Nilayam!

The vision of Uma Nilayam is to be a women-led project that touches and transforms peoples hearts through unique learning experiences impactful trainings, and a conscious and caring way of living.

I am Didi Ananda Samprajina, a yogic nun and the friendly face behind the scenes here, and I am excited to share a bit about our little slice of paradise in the heart of Umbria, Italy.

At Uma Nilayam, we’re all about creating a warm, welcoming space where you can truly feel at home. Imagine a place where you can relax, learn, and grow—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, activities for personal growth, or a chance to connect with others, you’ve come to the right spot!

Here, we’re not just a center; we’re a family. Our mission? Empowerment, education, and connection. We offer a variety of programs— women’s retreats, personal development classes, and support for kids and seniors. Our goal is to help you navigate the twists and turns of modern life while making meaningful experiences along the way.

Uma Nilayam is part the global socio-spiritual organisation Ananda Marga. We are a conscious care and learning center who aims to serve the needs of women, elderly and children in the local area.

History of Uma Nilayam

The Uma Nilayam house, constructed in 1939, stands as a unique architectural creation in Italy and possibly worldwide. Four brothers collaboratively designed this distinctive residence, opting for vertical flats instead of the conventional horizontal layout. The structure features a shared hallway and staircase connecting the living spaces.

In 2013, the Ananda Marga Women’s Welfare Department (WWD) Italy acquired one quarter of the property when a brother’s family decided to sell their portion. The organization expanded its ownership in 2022 by purchasing two additional quarters. As a result, Ananda Marga WWD Italy now possesses a substantial property comprising:

• Over 10 rooms in the main house
• A sprawling 6,000 m² garden
• Two smaller auxiliary houses

This exceptional property serves as a center for Ananda Marga WWD Italy, offering ample space for their activities and community gatherings.

Intrigued? Come visit us or learn more about the life at our center here.

GARDEN OF UMA NILAYAM
Uma Nilayam has 6000m2 land. There are 10 olive trees, pear, apple, cherry, figs, khaki, peach, plum, apricot and grapes.
There are also two big round permaculture gardens with extremely good soil. This year we grow strawberries, celery, mangold, sallads, zuchini, tomatoes.
We also have blueberry, red currant, black currant and white currant bushes growing in our gardens. The aim of the garden is to provide the center with healthy, home grown vegetables and fruit and to also dry fruit and tomatoes to keep over the winter.