What is a White Elephant Holiday Party? It’s a game of great fun ~ you pick or you steal~ Trade gifts with fellow pilgrims and see how you feel. A mix of surprises, of laughter and glee You don’t want to miss this, come join us you’ll see! What to Bring: Please bring one wrapped…

Ready for a beautiful short hike this for Fall and then lunch? Enjoy this scenic 3 mile loop around the International Harvester Managerial Park in Lakeland. This loop takes you through lush woodlands, along peaceful streams, and by the shores of the parks beautiful lake. If you have hiking poles, bring them there are a…

Join us for an engaging introduction to the Camino de Santiago, the iconic 500-mile pilgrimage route stretching from France to the western coast of Spain. This session will explore the rich history, diverse landscapes, and transformative experience of walking the Camino, shared by experiences trekkers! Whether you’re just discovering the Camino or actively planning your…

Have you ever thought about walking across Spain? The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Maybe you were inspired by the movie “The Way” and are actively planning your own Camino or maybe you just heard…

Let’s explore Elmwood Cemetery on our very own self guided walking tour! Famous stories include celebrities, politicians, generals, paupers and spies. The cast of characters runs the gamut from city founders to saloon owners, from outlaws to heroes. Nearly 80,000 Memphians rest beneath the soil of this 80-acre wooded cemetery. It is free to enter,…

Come join us at the Malco Ridgeway Cinema to watch the Bill Bennet movie: The Way, My Way. Tickets are available via the Malco theater website or at the door. We’ll go out to lunch afterwards to Happy Mexican at 6080 Primacy Parkway, very close by! Please RSVP to memphis@americanpilgrims.org so we can get a…

Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or are actively planning your trip, this talk will be informative,…

Please join us for a pot luck brunch welcoming back and launching our fellow pilgrims! Please send us an email at: memphis@americanpilgrims.org to let us know you will be attending! Tresha Mandel, our Chapter Coordinator, will be making her infamous Spanish tortilla. Can’t wait to see you and hear about your caminos and for those…

Of the five major pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Camino Frances is the most famous and well-traveled. Please join our presentation of two lesser known but equally impressive Camino routes: the Camino de Norte and the Portuguese Central. The Norte is a coastal route through Northern Spain the hugs the ocean…

Please join us for our Annual Shell Ceremony at the labyrinth at Cancer Survivor’s Park in East Memphis. What a great way to celebrate those embarking on their journeys in 2024 with tapas and fellowship and a mindful, contemplative walk in the labyrinth. This is really wonderful time to come and participate in our camino…