New to the Camino de Santiago and don’t know where to start? Been around a while but still have questions? Just curious about the Camino? Then this presentation is for you. Join the Northern California Chapter for a virtual presentation by Camino veteran Rob Nickerson on Camino basics. You will go away knowing what you…

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and in good health. In the few weeks since our last communication, our world has continued to change profoundly. Our stay-at-home order has been extended, we’ve been instructed now to wear masks in public and we must go on maintaining physical distance when outside…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Leaving soon on your Camino and need to learn some Spanish basics? Or perhaps you already know some Spanish and just need a refresher and some…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay and ocean as we hike along the trails of Mt. Tamalpais. The distance is 10-11 miles with an elevation gain…

Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, we have cancelled this event in the interest of health and safety with the hope that we can reschedule it for later this year. Though we all look forward to gathering our pilgrim community together to celebrate those heading out to the Camino, we are following the recommendation of local…

The Berkeley libraries have cancelled all events. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date in the future. So you’ve walked the Camino Francés. You’ve done the Meseta, squeezed into busy albergues, and scarfed down lots of “good value” pilgrim menus. But are you ready for something different? A 750-kilometer Camino of uninterrupted rural tranquility, verdant landscapes…

Leaving soon on your Camino and need to learn some Spanish basics? Or perhaps you already know some Spanish and just need a refresher and some practice? In any case, here is a great opportunity to increase your awareness of the Spanish language and to prepare for your Camino and the transition into Spanish culture.…

Join Sacramento pilgrim Roxanne Morgan at the Berkeley North Branch Library for a pilgrim talk about hiking Japan’s version of the Camino de Santiago. The Kumano Kodo, an UNESCO Heritage route, twinned with the Camino de Santiago, is an other-worldly and spiritual pilgrimage through the Kii peninsula, south of Osaka, Japan. Traversed by monks, emperors,…

Join the Northern California Chapter for a hike near Muir Beach in Marin as we hike along Redwood Creek and the Coastal Trail for some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Total distance is 8 to 9 miles. This hike is not for beginners because the route has a gradual 1200 ft ascent and parts…

Discover the wellness that is inherent on the Camino. Explore the reasons why it makes us feel so good, and why we keep coming back. We know that being surrounded by kindred spirits and walking in nature have obvious benefits. What about unplugging, forest bathing, mindful walking or doing something completely out of our comfort…