Join us to celebrate Spring pilgrims and send them off with a special blessing that has been used through the ages. Every 2026 pilgrim will receive a shell from our chapter, many have been brought back from Santiago by last year’s pilgrims, to carry on your journey and be reminded of the support you have…

EVENT DESCRIPTIONCentral Missouri pilgrim Melissa Purvis will lead us on a 5-mile route through the conservation area. This moderate hike on gravel roads and mowed paths will take us across open meadows, past farm fields, and through wooded areas, with some hills and possible creek crossings. Access a trail map here: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/7601map.pdf Following the hike,…

Let’s kick off the 2026 year by getting together! If you are planning to walk your Camino in 2026, please let us know and we’ll have your shell waiting for you. This SV Chapter event is open to all, whether you are an APOC member or not. Please register for this event via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdMnkdKirP4zW5953H46M3iiqQCPLyPxggLeKhTlwJyRxCig/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please join us for our most special gathering of the year. This is our annual shell ceremony. Come and receive a pilgrim’s blessing and a shell for your upcoming Camino. You will hear the experiences of veteran pilgrims as they send you off, wishing you a Buen Camino. Please bring a favorite dish to share.

We will be gathering for another chapter hike on Saturday, March 28th at 2pm. As the weather eventually begins to warm up we are hoping to go on some longer walks and hit some different spots all over West Michigan. If you would like to host a hike or have a location you would like…

You’ve walked the Camino. Or you’ve dreamed of it. Either way—you’re welcome here. This is the San Diego Chapter’s first Zoom Happy Hour of 2026 and a celebration of the start of spring. We’re kicking off spring with stories, tips, and real talk from Camino-minded people. Seasoned walkers: Share the moment that hooked you on the…

Planning a Camino? New to the group? Have a few lingering questions, or don’t know where to begin? Please join us for a virtual session where we will answer all your Camino questions to the best of our ability! We will also give recommendations for resources. Are you a seasoned pilgrim? We would love to…

Join fellow pilgrims for a premium wine class at Total Wine. In light of the growing popularity of the Via Francigena and the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi, this time we’ve chosen to focus on Italian wines. Under the guidance of an expert sommelier, the group will explore the many…

10 miles , bring water, sunblock , bug spray , RSVP

Appalachian Outfitters, a locally owned camping, hiking and equipment store, will do an overview of equipment needed for the Camino focusing especially on Packs, Shoes and Poles. They will have people on hand who are experienced Camino walkers. Space is limited, Registration is required.