NEW for 2023!
Beginning with river cruise and overnight in the stunning landscape of Ribeira Sacra, walking the final 100 kms of the French Way in shorter stages, and a full rest day.
El Camino: An Epic Journey Awaits You!
Is walking El Camino on your ‘bucket list’?
Are you in transition and wanting space and time to reflect on ‘what’s next’?
Are you celebrating a milestone life event?
Are you seeking a travel experience that aligns with your deepest values?
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St. James, is the epic pilgrimage route of Europe.
For 2023, we offer two new extraordinary pilgrimage options: Camino Classic, The French Way Gently, October 2-13 and Coastal Costa Brava Camino, October 16-26, 2023, both are our kindest and gentlest Caminos ever.
Both combine the stunning beauty of northern Spain with spacious time for you to reflect individually and with a caring, supportive community on your inner capacity to lead a more authentic, meaningful, and resilient life. In these exclusive, small group, amenities-packed pilgrimages, you are pampered by the breathtaking natural beauty of the sun-drenched north coast of Spain, superior accommodations, and regional delicious cuisine.
About the Camino Classic, the French Way Gently, October 2-13, 2023
We begin with an overnight, full-day guided visit of Riberia Saca, one of the hidden gems of northern Spain, located in southwest corner of Galicia, and known for its impressive canyons and gorges that rise out of the meandering Sil and Miño rivers. Surrounded by terraced vineyards and ancient monasteries, this dramatic and magical landscape boasts soaring cliffs, ancient Roman ruins, chestnut and oak forests, picturesque villages, and the welcoming hospitality of the Galician people.
From this immersion into the natural landscape, you begin your life-changing pilgrimage, following the classic French Way through quaint villages and at a slower pace. Afternoon activities include a workshop on making local artisanal organic cheese and a visit to a local honey museum to learn about sustainable production. You’ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela deeply inspired and connected to fellow pilgrims.
Walk in Beauty Ethos
Our mission is to provide not just a travel experience but rather a pilgrimage journey so transformative that it becomes a defining moment in your life. We provide amazing support on meticulously planned itineraries, with a carefully cultivated community to support you, superior accommodations, and regional-delicious cuisine so you can be fully present, enjoying ‘your Camino, your Way’.
We welcome and support people from diverse racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, languages, ages, abilities, immigration and socio-economic status, and spiritual practices.
Preparation in Body, Mind, & Spirit
You’ll be supported from the moment you register with ample resources to prepare you in body, mind, and spirit. You’ll receive newsletters, a training schedule, maps, our Comprehensive Pilgrimage Resource Guide and Packing List, as well as Camino Community Conference Calls via videoconference to get to know fellow pilgrims and build a supportive community. You’ll arrive in Spain with new friends, feeling prepared.
An Inward Journey through Reflection
Based on the work of Quaker educator and writer, Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, Walk in Beauty Pilgrimage is a ‘moveable retreat’, which distinguishes this pilgrimage apart from all others. You’ll explore what is most meaningful to you, have space and time to listen to your own inner wisdom, reconnect who you are with what you do, and cultivate the courage to lean into action. Guided by core principles and practices, which include the belief that everyone has an ‘inner teacher’, an inner source of truth, the pilgrimage engages contemplative practices to support personal and societal transformation.
As a capstone experience, a version of the Quaker Clearness Committee, a process of individual discernment in community, will be offered during the pilgrimage to support your questions of ‘what’s next’.
Private Van Support & Guides
Our fully supported private van, loaded with healthy snacks, water, medicine, and first aid kits, sets this pilgrimage apart and makes it accessible to all. A private vehicle and guide for logistical support is available during the entire pilgrimage route to assist you, to transport luggage, and to address any other needs. This means you can enjoy the scenery and not worry about the unexpected!
Walk at Your Own Pace
Everyone walks at their own pace and you will be met by our guides and support vehicle at various checkpoints along each stage. At the checkpoints you can enjoy a snack, fruit and cold beverages and our guides will assist you in case you need anything else. We also offer assistance for any emergencies or simply to relieve muscular pain or cure blisters. If for any reason you do not want to continue walking, our support vehicle is at your disposal.
Luggage Support
Luggage is transferred from one hotel to the next using the support vehicle. You need only carry a small/medium backpack for your essentials and leave the rest to us! (Please review luggage requirements under Frequently Asked Questions.)
Regional Delicious & Healthy Cuisine
Traditionally prepared hearty breakfasts and locally-sourced and delicious dinners with local wines served with exceptional hospitality and ambiance are included in your Camino. Lunches are not included to provide more flexibility during your walk to sample local foods in the quaint towns at the end of the daily stage. Vegetarians, vegans, or those with a special diet (e.g. gluten-free) can always find suitable options.
Superior Accommodations
Carefully selected accommodations vary from chic city hotels, to sea-front three-and four- star hotels, to rural charming manor houses on the heart of El Camino. All hotels are well known for outstanding hospitality and service with private en-suite bathrooms.
*All hotels are subject to change and depend on availability.
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