Doug Johnson shares his book written about his 2021 Camino. Email the Hoosier Chapter for information on how to join this online event on Zoom.

Camino 101 Part 2: Gearing up for the Camino. If you’re planning on walking the Camino de Santiago later this year or next, we’ll be talking about things to consider when preparing for your journey. We’ll offer gear recommendations and talk about backpacks, footwear, clothing, electronics and much more. We will also provide a recommended…

Join local Camino enthusiast Jerry Stroebele as he shares his photos and stories of his walk in Spain this fall along the Camino Frances. Learn what’s new along the Camino in these times of COVID. A great time to ask questions and get inspired for your future adventures. Space is limited, so preregistration is required.…

PROGRAM INFO Join guest presenter Deborah Weltman as she leads a conversation about seeing our Camino—and the boulders that may temporarily block our path—through the lens of Divine Right Timing. She will offer insights on how to prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally, or spiritually for pilgrimage—and our return from pilgrimage—using tools such as journaling, mindfulness, meditation,…

Join us for our first Sonoma hike of 2022! Sugarloaf Ridge State Park boasts some of the best views in the Bay Area from the top of Bald Mountain and offers over 25 miles of trails, 47 campsites and the Robert Ferguson Observatory. This hike is exclusively on dirt trails with thrilling views of both…

Join our early morning coffee clutch. We start gathering at 8am (for now). Start time will change as weather warms up. Bring your morning beverage of choice; if you’d like to bring a food item to share, we are an appreciative group of pilgrims! There is always lively Camino conversation; this is a great opportunity…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine. We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

Camino coffee gatherings (or “tertulias”) are informal get-togethers where chapter members who have walked or are planning to walk the Camino can get to know each other better, share their Camino experiences, and get advice about upcoming Camino journeys.

New Date: This event was rescheduled from January 23 to January 30. A foothills walk with Brian Morrison, who walked the Camino Frances in winter, on Sunday afternoon, January 30, 1-3 p.m. The parking lot to meet up will be: 11809 Pino Ave NE, at the Sandia Equestrian Park. There are quite a few ups…

Our Chapter has the tradition of doing a Remembrance Walk in honor of our pilgrim friends who have passed. This year, we will all also pray for all who have died or suffered due to COVID. We will meet in front of the bathrooms at Buffalo Cistern. There is free parking on the street or in parking lot…