Is the Camino Calling You?

Are you on your path? In alignment with where you are and where you want to go? As the New Year wears in, our resolve may wear thin, our clarity may dim. Or maybe we are making it too hard. 

Camino Invierno
The stunning Ribeira Sacra of Galicia. Photo via FollowtheCamino.com

 Many who walk the Camino de Santiago find it is a way to their path, and I invite you to join me. The ancient Way of St. James is a sacred pilgrimage dating back to the 9th century. Today, the Camino welcomes people of all faiths, or none.

The Camino de Santiago is marked by yellow arrows and the scallop shell, the latter of which is the symbol of the Camino.

The Way is about embracing your own way—about renewing your sense of meaning and purpose, whether charting transition, healing from loss, or discerning your life’s next chapter. We will walk along Spain’s stunning landscapes, stay in lovely places, savor good food and wine, and connect with like-minded travelers. We will discover afresh what frees our spirits and fills our souls. The Camino gives you what you need.

Camino De Santiago

The Way comprises several routes, and this year, we embark on the Camino Invierno or Winter Way, through the breathtaking and virtually undiscovered Ribeira Sacra or Sacred River region of Galicia. Known for its dramatic mountains, vineyards, medieval monasteries, and Romanesque architecture, this hidden gem is also aptly called the “Secret Camino.”

Parador Santo Estevo in the Ribeira Sacra Camino Invierno
Parador Santo Estevo in the Ribeira Sacra

Our journey begins and ends at the elegant Relais & Chateau Quinta da Auga, with four nights in between at the historic Parador de Santo Estevo, a former Benedictine monastery with modern comforts, a spa, and stunning views of the Sil River Canyon. With short shuttles, we’ll walk some of the most beautiful stages of the Camino. On our final day, we will walk into Santiago, jubilant and transformed. I hope you will join me.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Also new this year is an element of creative journaling. Optional of course, but it’s fun. And effective. With stacks of research around the zillion ways it does all kinds of good for you. And did I mention it’s fun. You do NOT have to be a writer or an artist, and all the supplies will be provided for you:)

This year I am introducing creative journaling, but no art or writing skills are required!

Dates are May 19-25.  Here is a brochure (click here) with more information, and you are welcome to email me with questions or just to chat at connect@francesschultz.com

To register, click here 🙂 ….       And a few more pics:

White horse with daisies
Handsome new friend along the Camino De Santiago
Our welcome dinner for the Camino De Santiago. The scallop shell is the symbol of the Camino

Jump and the net will appear - Rumi
It will … I saw this at just the right time the very first time I walked the Camino.
The Camino is not for chickens…oh wait, it is. And tough ol’ birds, too, and everything in-between…..You never know who you’ll meet along the Camino De Santiago

1 comment

  1. This is a very interesting post, however I am looking forward to seeing what you have done to your house!! That is always interesting to me. Thanks. R

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *