It lies at the very centre of the land against a backdrop of breath-taking mountain scenery and flows freely and peacefully with the outside desert landscape The building is approached through a long avenue lined with palm trees. It is a multi-domed stone structure that is built in a distinctive ecological style. We have our own Well (good underground water /drinkable), our own electricity and drainage systems) Hot water supply is offered by a dual system of solar/electrical heaters

The retreat has 16 individual studios with an overall capacity for 32 residents only.  Each consists of two joining rooms with their ensuite facilities, is set in a landscaped garden and embrace our unique Blue Lotus Pond. All the studios have individual antique doors that carry the names of thinkers and artists connected with the philosophy of ancient Hermopolis.

All Studios are tastefully furnished and decorated in an authentic Egyptian style using local material and local handicraft. They have bathrooms, minibar, electric kettle and standing fan. Wi-Fi is available as well as mobile internet which is accessible outside the studios in the landscaped gardens with its beautiful seating area that surrounds our Blue Lotus Pond. The Retreat is served with a reception/reading corner, kitchen, restaurant (Banquet Room) and Swimming Pool in addition to a Conference / Seminar and a Library room. There are as well several outdoor areas for seating and theatrical / musical performances.

Regular Studios | 12/ each consists of an entrance hall, two joining rooms – one for sleeping with twin beds (can be made into double bed on request) and the other for lounging.

Wings | 4/ Bigger in size with a larger sleeping and seating areas. Two wings are assigned for families with two sleeping areas (one king-size bed and the other has twin beds).

How to reach us…

You can reach us by car via the eastern/western desert road direction Assuit/exit Mallawi, or by train from Cairo/ Mallawi followed by a taxi ride to New Hermopolis/ Tuna El-Gebel. Transport from Cairo can be arranged on request.