“2nd Tuesday” of January — Coffee and Conversation Please join us for coffee and conversation about all subjects Camino. Everyone is welcome whether you have walked the Camino, are thinking about walking a Camino or are just curious about the Camino experience. Bring your questions and your stories

We’ve got some world travelers in this group … and they love to hike! Join us for an evening to learn about “Other Long Walks!” in this beautiful world of ours. Our very own Sacramento Pilgrims will share their experiences of other multi-day hikes on routes around the world. The planned routes talks for the…

Meet at 8:30 AM inside the Park at the Trailhead Staging Area We will be hiking mostly on Blevins Trail, a loop we will follow counterclockwise, with an extension on the East end called Cat Peaks Loop. It is rated ‘Easy’ with a short section of ‘Moderate’ on the east side of Cat Peaks. Total…

We’ll hike 1.3 miles along the Border-to-Border Trail to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit. View the exhibits, then take a coffee/ hot cocoa / lunch break and afterward return to the Dexter Wellness Center.

ABOUT: Invitation to Present or Display Art: This invitation goes out to the creative side in every one of us. On January 17, our chapter will once again hold an arts-related gathering, and we would love for you to participate! Do you like to craft? Take pictures? Cook? Paint? Draw? Write? Sing? Woodwork? Do ceramics?…

Join Chapter members Marty Menez and Yumiko Almasov for a coffee conversation. The coffee klatsch is an opportunity for pilgrims and Camino enthusiasts to share experiences, advice, questions, and stories. Limited to 15 persons.

Join fellow chapter participants and pilgrims for our biggest Chapter event of the year! In addition to a potluck featuring wonderful Spanish food, wine, and beverages, this year we’ll also have a free book and gear exchange. Bring your favorite snack, book, and ideas to share! See full announcement in the Capital Area Newsletter for…

Our annual potluck featuring wonderful Spanish food, wine, and beverages will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1-4pm at St. Mary’s Church (5222 Sideburn Road) in Fairfax, VA. Bring your favorite Spanish dish (hors d’oeuvre, entree, dessert, or anything else you would like) and/or beverage (including Spanish wine or beer) to share with…

Gearing Up for the Camino

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…