It’s time to start planning for your upcoming Camino! Join us for a short overview highlighting basic Camino needs, then we’ll take questions and provide guidance on equipment, clothes, footwear lodging, air travel, food, and other topics. No question is too big or small!! We welcome both pilgrims-to-be as well as experienced pilgrims to join…

Iowa Chapter Charla: Tips for planning a *shorter* Camino Are you interested in hiking or biking a Camino route but have limited time? A Camino lasting from a few days to a week or two is very “doable.” Join our virtual Charla, led by Laurie Ihry, for tips on how to plan and organize a…

There are many opportunities to volunteer on the Camino de Santiago! Join us to hear from several Camino veterans about their recent volunteer experiences on the Camino as hospitaleros, Pilgrim’s Office staff, and as volunteers in other spaces. We will also share a list of ways to get involved in 2025. REGISTER to receive the…

It’s time to start planning for your upcoming 2025 Camino! Join us for a short overview highlighting basic Camino needs, then we’ll take questions and provide guidance on equipment, clothes, footware, lodging, airtravel food, and other topics. No question is too big or small!! We welcome both pilgrims-to-be as well as experienced pilgrims to join…

In this presentation and discussion, Jackie will share the story of her journey on the Way of St. Francis in Italy.  Local Iowa pilgrim, Jackie Kilby, is a veteran of many Caminos in Spain. Via di Francesco” is one of the most popular Italian Caminos.  Beginning in Assisi — the Land of Sts. Francis and Clare…

Join us on October 19th for a fun tasting of red and white wines from Spain and Portugal. The tasting will be led by our own wine experts, Tony and Sue Putz.

Many pilgrims who complete their Camino in Santiago wish to travel to the end of the world, that is to the towns of Finisterre and/or Muxia on the western coast of Spain. In this session, we will share information about traveling to these coastal towns by bus or on foot; what to expect when you…

WhiteRock Conservancy is a 5,500 acre, nonprofit land trust dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities for the public, improving and protecting the land through conservation, and demonstrating sustainable farming methods. ​There are over 40 miles of hiking, running, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. At Whiterock Conservancy, we will meet at the far south end…

We will meet at 10 AM to hike along the Sycamore Trail in Johnston, Iowa. There is a small gravel parking lot at the trailhead on NW 66th just on the west side of the river and the south side of the street. This is a soft dirt trail and we should be able to…

Iowa Chapter Charla: Money Matters on the Camino: What You Need to Know Many pilgrims planning a Camino pilgrimage in Spain and/or Portugal have questions about the cost, budgeting, and money management. Local pilgrim, Laurie Ihry, will present this session and share valuable information and tips on the financial aspects of the pilgrim experience. Please…