A man asked a monk: What does your life of silence teach you? And he answered, I see myself, I see myself reflected in the water. When the water is rough, nothing can be seen, but when the water is still, then man finds himself. Silence is a humble but sure path to love; Too many times we prefer any distraction, in order not to stay in touch with ourselves, in order not to really listen to our soul. It is precisely within this existential and spiritual journey that the Monastery of the Hermit Poor Clares of Fara in Sabina is located, which is located in a historic castle dating back to the early Middle Ages. For many centuries numerous events were linked to the history of the nearby Abbey of Farfa, and the monastery construction visible today dates back in part to that time, unlike another area rebuilt from scratch. Passing through the entrance gate, you immediately have the feeling of entering an enchanted place where it seems that time has stopped. The peace and beauty of the surrounding nature are strongly linked to the desire to create a space in which fraternal charity prevails. These ideals are supported by the community of the Hermit Poor Clares, which is made up of sisters from different regions and nations, dedicated to the contemplation of God in the footsteps of Clare and Francis of Assisi. They are the ones who welcome the various requests and needs, focusing mainly on the following categories: religious movements, tourist groups, parishes, initiatives, conferences, families, hikers who wish to spend their moments of peace here, as well as for pilgrims on their way to Assisi, the Holy Valley of Rieti, the Way of St. Francis or the Via Francigena, in need of refreshment during these journeys. young girls who want to understand what is the way to achieve their own happiness. The 'Come and See' initiative is aimed precisely at them, as it provides for experience by participating directly in monastic life by living - for a period of time that is established with the Abbess - with the community all aspects; from prayer, to work, to study and to all that is inherent in moments of recreation lived fraternally so as to be able to sift the terrain of consecrated life in order to fully understand it. Everything is always experienced, with the utmost respect without any kind of constraint. The goal is to help young women in discernment; In fact, many can find happiness in consecration, but often no one announces it to them. For guests there is the Foresteria consisting of 45 rooms (for a total of 80 beds) each with an en-suite bathroom with shower, sheets, towels and wifi connection. The Monastery guarantees any type of service: from simple accommodation to full board. Children up to two years old are free; From three to five years, a 20% discount is applied. The Monastery of the Hermit Poor Clares remains open on request - and depending on availability - even during the winter months, guests are allowed to participate in community prayer and the structure is equipped with: large internal parking, large outdoor spaces surrounded by nature, 3 dining rooms, 4 rooms for meetings - meetings - small events, 2 chapels. Within the Monastery itself, there is the opportunity to discover two extremely interesting realities which are: the Museum of Silence: the complexity of spiritual life relates to the extreme simplicity of material life present in the monastic community through a path of visually reproduced testimonies. The set-up is innovative, but it is even more so for the way it presents itself to the visitor. 17 completely incorrupt bodies: 17 nuns have passed away; Their bodies are dry and their facial features are still fully expressed. They are incorrupt and have remained so since the late 1700s; some studies attest that it is most likely - even - the first monastic community of the hermit Poor Clares that settled here - at the behest of Cardinal Francesco Barberini - in 1673. The event of a supernatural nature - in fact there has never been human intervention - has led the various communities - which have followed one another in this place over time - to venerate them! They appear composed like a choir in prayer, like a bevy of souls on a journey. A great mystery is enclosed in the beauty of these nuns who are still alive but dead to the world. Among other things, the community lends itself - upon request - to respond to various commissions of favors, icons and gift ideas aimed at marking events and special occasions. In connection with this, there is a small shop inside the Monastery where you can buy gadgets and gastronomic specialties, all created and prepared directly by the nuns. Last but not least, we should not underestimate the rather strategic geographical location that allows trekking and hiking enthusiasts to embark on an extremely fascinating and varied itinerary to discover a land known only to a few: Sabina. We are, in fact, 40 km from Rome and the same number from Rieti, far from the chaos of the city, inside a green treasure chest capable of preserving its ancient culture and traditions; from important works of art to testimonies of its great past to the tastes of the kitchen, to the precious olive oil.