Trips on the Camino de Santiago with me, your “Camino Coach”
Why…
…I love the Camino de Santiago
…I started this program
I fell in love with the Camino de Santiago in 2012 when I walked it for the first time. I was called to walk it. I had never heard of it when three unrelated friends told me about it in the span of two weeks, making it a strong signal from the Universe that I had to check out. I then watched the movie The Way and cried through it with a strong sense that I had to go to the Camino, that it was in a way my home.
To me, the Camino provides a sense of freedom and joy—carrying just what you need, spending all day every day walking (mostly) in nature, bonding with new people, and enjoying wonderful meals and fellowship at the end of each day. But it is more than that. It is a mystical and high-vibrating trail, supposedly tracing some of the earth’s ley lines or meridians. It also carries the energy of the devotion of hundreds of years of pilgrims—devotion to a saint, to God, to their journey, and to their own transformation. This makes it powerful, and you can expect to experience synchronicities, mystical happenings, and perhaps the unlocking of trauma and emotion that has been stuck in the body, sometimes for decades. This is both from the energy of the trail and the continual movement of your legs over many days.
I experienced the release of a great deal of deeply buried emotion on my first and second Caminos and I wish I had had a supportive coach or companion who understood what was happening and who could hold space for what was coming up for me. This is one of the reasons I created this business—to share the Camino with, and provide a supportive container for, individuals in a process of transformation and healing.
What…
…is included in a trip?
My aim is to provide a supportive experience without an excess of structure. Part of the beauty of the Camino is making the experience your own, so there will be ample time for participants to walk or spend other time alone as needed, but keep in mind that these are group trips and interaction with the group and with me as your coach is also part of the experience.
Each trip includes:
A pre-trip introductory call with me so I can understand your intentions, needs, and what is “up” for you, as well as answer questions
Two personal walk-and-talk sessions with me during the trip
Lodging in a hotel or pension (no hostels), single or double occupancy (reserved through a Camino-specific trip planning company)
Most breakfasts and dinners
Luggage transfer (if desired)
Group processing, sharing, and support over some dinners
Questions for you to reflect on and journal about during the trip
A post-trip coaching session
Travel tips, a packing list, and training advice from me and/or the planning company
Transportation is not included—you will need to purchase your own airfare and get yourself to the trip's starting point.
Who…
…are these trips for?
Since finding self-trust has been such an important and difficult process in my life, and my mission is in part to assist others to come to self-trust, the ideal participant is someone who is in a process of transition, transformation, or healing and has major life decisions to make or otherwise wants to deepen their listening to and trust in themselves.
That said I welcome anyone who feels drawn to the Camino but doesn’t want to go alone, who is looking for a retreat that is at once contemplative, supportive, and social. Since these are in part coaching and group support trips, participants should have something that they are processing or working through or a goal they are working toward.
Upcoming Trips
Section of the Classic Camino Frances, Spain: Sarria (Galicia) to Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre
May 1 -13, 2024
(Beta test trip at a major discount, 1 spot left)
Camino Portugues: Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
September 1 - 12, 2024, 8 spots left
Section of the Le Puy en Velay Way (Via Podiensis), France: Figeac to Cahors via Rocamadour variant
September 20 - 27, 2024, 8 spots left
To express interest and for pricing, please email me.