Camino Journeys

 

APRIL 23 - MAY 7, 2027 PORTUGUESE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO TRIP

Pilgrimage has always been an expression of a deeper journey into the soul of the pilgrim, into listening for the Divine invitations, and into the lives of others we meet along the way. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela has been travelled since the 9th century by those seeking spiritual insight, physical challenge, a sense of community and for a host of other reasons. Walking the Camino is a place of renewal through an embodied spirituality that speaks to the heart of those who are listening for the sacred in their daily lives.

That’s why we are excited to invite you to join us on the journey to Santiago next April 23 - May 7, 2027!

We will personally plan and arrange accommodations from beginning to end to make your pilgrimage a well-planned, beautiful trip of a lifetime. Our experiences on the Camino have not only been life-changing for us but have equipped us to assist other pilgrims on their journey.

We are honored to offer this pilgrimage and welcome you to a life-changing journey. For details on the upcoming Spring pilgrimage, read the information below to help you discern if you’re ready to make the journey.

NEXT STEP
Let us know of your interest by sending an email to marsha@marshacrockett.org.

Grace for the road ahead…
Ernesto Castro and Marsha Crockett

Camino de Santiago de Compostela
April 24 - May 7, 2027

OPEN TO 8 PILGRIMS - Minimum of 6 required
(Must be 18 years of age or older)

ALL DETAILS INCLUDING PRICING ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE due to insufficient enrollment, safety concerns, security restrictions, natural disasters, or any other unforeseen circumstance. (These changes will be communicated to registrants as soon as they are known)

About the Camino de Santiago
The Camino or the Way of St. James is a network of pathways leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle James are buried. Pilgrims follow its routes for many reasons including as a form of spiritual formation or retreat for their spiritual, physical, mental, and social growth.

Our Camino route travels a portion of the Portuguese path and includes a section known as the Spiritual Variant. We will gather in Tui on the evening of April 23 for a “Welcome to Camino” dinner. We will then begin walking from Tui, Spain on April 24, 2027, and end in Santiago de Compostela, Spain on May 7, 2027. (We recommend you plan to arrive as many days early as you deem appropriate to acclimate and deal with jet lag and time change prior to beginning your pilgrimage.)

THE ITINERARY
DATE ROUTE MILES (Approx)
04/23 Tui Welcome Dinner 0
04/24 Tui to Barrio Magdalena 4.34
04/25 Barrio Magdalena to Porrino 6.00
04/26 Porrino to Mos 4.16
04/27 Mos to Cesantes 7.39
04/28 Cesantes to Arcade 4.10
04/29 Arcade to Pontevedra 7.95
04/30 Pontevedra to Combarro 7.02
05/01 Combarro to Armenteira (Monastery) 6.27
05/02 Armenteira Monastery REST
05/03 Armentiera to Ponte Arnelas 8.01
05/04 Ponte Arnelas to Vilanova de Arousa 7.27
05/05 Vilanova de Arousa to Escravitude Boat ride+5.28
05/06 Escravitude to Milladoiro 7.82
05/07 Milladoiro to Santiago 4.34
TOTAL WALKING DISTANCE 79.95 Miles

ACCOMMODATIONS: Pilgrim-friendly communal hostels, typically dorm-style with bunk beds, focused on comfort and cleanliness. Some offer communal meals, or you can dine at cafes or restaurants in the villages.

PRICING: $1,995 per participant (prices subject to change)
Secure your spot with an $850 deposit payable by October 23, 2027. Registration opens August 1. After deposits are received, we will schedule group Zoom meetings leading up to the Camino to provide further specifics on what to pack, how to train, what to expect, etc., and to answer all your questions.

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • All overnight accommodations (04/23 - 05/07)

  • Welcome dinner on 04/23 in Tui and a celebration dinner on 05/07 in Santiago de Compostela.

  • A Pilgrim Credential

  • All meals during the two-night stay at the Monastery at Armentiera (except for lunch on arrival day) pending availability.

  • Boat transportation from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures

  • Luggage transfer from village to village for one standard-size luggage (15kg/33lb)

  • Optional group end-of-day reflections

  • Spanish translation assistance along the Camino by Ernesto who is a native Spanish speaker

  • Marsha is available for a complementary one-on-one spiritual direction session at times to be determined.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING

  • All other expenses for international or domestic travel and transportation, health and travel insurance, most meals (except as noted above), personal purchases, tips, any and all costs associated with medical or health concerns.

FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate – adaptable for all, with “easy days” of shorter distance built in and a day of rest mid-journey. General ability to walk consistently for 4-6 hours every day based on distance with some uneven surfaces, varying terrain such as steep inclines, mountain hiking and rocky pathways, and in all weather is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: You are free to walk the Camino in your own way, at your own pace, and to stop along the way as you choose. Some like to stop to enjoy a cafe con leche mid-way through their walk. Others like to sit on a rock and take in the gorgeous views. We don’t require the group to stay together all along the path. But we will need to check in to the hostels together as our reservations are held under one name. Then, after check in, the time is yours. Many just want to lay down and take a nap after their walk. Others are quick to get out and explore the local cathedrals, churches, museums, shopping, or cultural events available to enjoy. Again, this is your Camino and you can choose how to spend your time.

  • A: No. Every pilgrim walks the Camino for their own reasons which may be spiritual, physical, cultural, or any other reason. The times of walking, the moments of silence and solitude encountered on the Camino may give pilgrims opportunity to reflect on life in general, to pray, and to be attentive to what their body, mind, spirit, and their surroundings are telling them.

    There are no scheduled religious or spiritual activities that we will be offering, but we are always open to engage in conversations with anyone who wants to explore the spiritual aspects of their life on Camino.

  • A. No. Hotel accommodations are provided in the price of the Camino for May 7th. Check out will be on May 8th, unless you make arrangements on your own to extend your stay beyond that date.

  • A. Details and resources for health insurance will be provided upon registration. But in general, it can range from $100 - $200 on average, depending on the number of days of coverage you require.

About Ernesto and Marsha

In 2023 Ernesto made his first 10-day Camino trip along the Portuguese path. It opened a new experience into his own spiritual development, and he knew he would return again. In 2024 he made his first 500-mile trek from the border of France across Spain over the course of approximately five weeks. Both Ernesto and Marsha returned in the Fall of 2024 to walk the Portuguese path with the Spiritual Variation for a 12-day trek. In 2025 Ernesto made another 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain, and this year he completed his fifth pilgrimage on the Portuguese path beginning in Porto Portugal.

Marsha’s love of pilgrimage includes walking the Camino, but she has also focused on the pilgrimage of the heart, as it says in Psalm 84. She has been a faithful guide for others on their personal inner pilgrimage for the past 15 years as a certified spiritual director and integrates this gift into the Camino experience.

Together, their experience will support you through the Camino path, and spiritually through pathways of the soul.

Buen Camino!