Somewhere quiet, inspiring and out of reach

"The primary prerequisite is genuine engagement in the arts, humanities, sciences and other creative interests".

Literary, theatrical & musical events may be organised at the Mogensen's home from time to time.

Jazz performance at the home of the Mogensens

A reading by Italian writer Salvatore Carbone

Additional apartments near the sea for writers
For accommodation in the Marina of Ascea close to the shore please visit the links below. These holiday apartments are not exclusively reserved for writers, but can be made available off-season by the owners to writers and artists for a lower rental price on request.
Seaside apartments for writers
Parco degli Ulivi Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m	Casa del Pozzo Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m
Casa degli Aranci Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m	Attic Flat Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m
More accommodation suitable for writers & artists is available at Scriblum Writers' Apartments and Retreats

The Parmenideum is offering an opportunity for writers, artists and musicians to work in the calm environment of a small Italian coastal hilltop village, rich in history and set in the natural beauty of the Cilento National Park.

In 2003 Lars Aagaard-Mogensen, Professor of Aesthetics, and Else Mogensen, Ph.d. in Classics, established themselves in the village of Ascea in Southern Italy, about 90 minutes from Naples. They are offering artists, writers, journalists, composers and scholars short and long-term residence on very favourable terms.

Each apartment is usually let on a 4 weekly basis at 680 Euro, inclusive of utilities. Though for convenience monthly rental is preferred, rental in weeks/days can be arranged.

1 week  : 240 Euro
2 weeks: 408 Euro (15% reduction on weekly rate)
3 weeks: 576 Euro (20%)
4 weeks: 720 Euro (25%)

• All utilities - water, gas, electric - included
• No seasonal variation in rental cost (winter heating supplement, if necessary)
• Security deposit not required
• Advance reservation of 50% of the total rental cost is kindly requested (via PayPal or bank transfer)
• Visitors are collected from Ascea train station or met at a convenient location (if by car) and accompanied to the apartment.
• Final cleaning and laundry are visitor's responsibility.
• Mobile internet broadband: 40 Euro for 4 weeks or up to 5GB usage, which ever comes sooner. Can be re-charged. Please let us know in advance if you require a dongle so that it can be booked.