We will provide the Roast, bring a side, appetizer, dessert or something to share. If we have a future pilgrim getting ready to go let me know and we will do a shell ceremony as well. Please RSVP to the below website or our facebook page so we have a head count for meat. Buen…

Meet at 9:00AM; Start at 9:15 Hike: 3 miles with minimal elevation gain Hike leader: Dr. Gigi Tree We will walk 1.5 miles before turning around on this 5 mile loop in the Northwest Valley that Gigi has designed to evoke all things Camino. After the walk she has invited attendees to join her for…

EVENT DESCRIPTION St. Louis pilgrims Carla Hegre and Mark Ochanpaugh generously welcome our St. Louis chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino to their Tower Grove East home for an autumn gathering to celebrate the return of STL pilgrims who embarked on a Camino in 2024. Prior to sharing a potluck meal and pilgrim fellowship…

Join us for a 12-13 mile loop hike in Wharton State Forest. We’ll start at the historic Batsto Village, walk along the Batsto Lake, Mullica River, cross the Batsto River on Quaker Bridge, and return to Batsto Village. The terrain is flat and easy. There are restrooms at the start and finish in the Visitor’s…

This year, your donations and membership dues enabled us to distribute over $100,000 in grants for European organizations supporting the Camino. Come hear about the direct impact your support makes for pilgrims on multiple Camino paths. Board Member Ruben Mendoza will facilitate the discussion with several grant recipients and translate, when necessary. Members check your…

Hike approximately 4.5 miles in Ocean View and Bethany Beach, Delaware. This will be a combination urban and trail hike. We will start at John West Park in Ocean View, Delaware. Walk on the Assawoman Canal Trail and the short trail at the Bethany Beach Nature Center. Near the end of the walk, we will…

Are you preparing for a Camino? Usually when we prepare, we think of all the exterior items we’ll need: footwear, clothes, pack, toiletries, guides, and the like. In this Camino event, we invite you to have a conversation about the inner journey. What is the impetus for your Camino? How might you take care of…

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

What to pack for walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain? Five local folks will staff tables with their favorite (and least favorite) pieces of gear for the Camino. An excellent opportunity to fine turn your own gear list for any long walk. This presentation will be filled with practical details and a chance to…

The next title we’ll be reading in our Camino Book Club is Joyce Rupp’s 2005 classic, Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons From the Camino. This online book discussion will once again be led by Kelly Murphy Mason, an active member of the Boston Chapter who walked the Camino Portugues in 2023. At age…