Questions About Connection Walk on the Camino
What is a Connection Walk?
Connection Walking is walking with mindful presence that allows you to connect inward with yourself and then connect with more intention with those around you. It helps you accelerate meaningful connection with ease to maximize each interaction with fellow pilgrims and then in the rest of your life.
What is Walking Meditation anyway?
Walking quietly in Nature brings out a naturally meditative quality in pilgrims. A day on the Camino without a major insight or discovery, is rare. Fellow pilgrims, group leaders and the magic of chance encounters are all aids to the serendipity of the Camino. The general instructions are to walk quietly when you are walking and laugh a lot at meals, rest stops or if you just need a good break. If wanted, there is plenty of meditation instruction available from your group leader, but we let nature and the Camino do the teaching first.
Connection Walking is walking with mindful presence that allows you to connect inward with yourself and then connect with more intention with those around you. It helps you accelerate meaningful connection with ease to maximize each interaction with fellow pilgrims and then in the rest of your life.
What is Walking Meditation anyway?
Walking quietly in Nature brings out a naturally meditative quality in pilgrims. A day on the Camino without a major insight or discovery, is rare. Fellow pilgrims, group leaders and the magic of chance encounters are all aids to the serendipity of the Camino. The general instructions are to walk quietly when you are walking and laugh a lot at meals, rest stops or if you just need a good break. If wanted, there is plenty of meditation instruction available from your group leader, but we let nature and the Camino do the teaching first.
Where are we staying? I've heard the Camino has terrible dorms…
Our lodgings are hidden gems of family run bed and breakfasts, working farms, and restored 12th century farmhouses tucked throughout the countryside. You will find an unparalleled hospitality from the over 1,000 year tradition of serving pilgrims along the Camino.
Our lodgings are hidden gems of family run bed and breakfasts, working farms, and restored 12th century farmhouses tucked throughout the countryside. You will find an unparalleled hospitality from the over 1,000 year tradition of serving pilgrims along the Camino.
Each night's accommodation is lovingly selected for the charm, beauty and care of the owners. Each night is like opening a present with its own unique atmosphere and nourishing delights.
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Is it really the best food in the world?
YES. Get ready for a culinary adventure! You’ll indulge in home-style French and Basque cuisine, as well as the best of Spanish tapas, seafood, cheeses, and pastries. Of course, there will also be artisan chocolate and wine. Dinners are mostly three courses of exquisite food, from farms and stores in the local region. We use organic and sustainable ingredients as much as possible.
Vegetarian options are also available.
YES. Get ready for a culinary adventure! You’ll indulge in home-style French and Basque cuisine, as well as the best of Spanish tapas, seafood, cheeses, and pastries. Of course, there will also be artisan chocolate and wine. Dinners are mostly three courses of exquisite food, from farms and stores in the local region. We use organic and sustainable ingredients as much as possible.
Vegetarian options are also available.
How many miles a day will I be walking?
You'll walk 10-16 miles a day with many breaks to enjoy our surroundings. Each pilgrim can walk in accordance with their own body’s rhythm, so there's no pressure to "keep up" with anyone else on the trail. It sounds long, but is actually very doable even at a slow pace. Walking in the country is much less arduous than hiking. Most days there are small cafes with fabulous coffee and treats to keep you feeling great. If needed, there is also a taxi service available daily.
How fit do I need to be for this trip?
Pilgrims vary in ages from preteens to elders in their 80s. Walking the Camino is suitable for everyone in reasonably good shape. It helps to love up your body with exercise before you arrive, but everyone is sore the first few days. Blisters, sore muscles and other symptoms of long walks are common. After your body adjusts, the problem becomes never wanting to stop walking!
What does a typical day look like?
You'll walk 10-16 miles a day with many breaks to enjoy our surroundings. Each pilgrim can walk in accordance with their own body’s rhythm, so there's no pressure to "keep up" with anyone else on the trail. It sounds long, but is actually very doable even at a slow pace. Walking in the country is much less arduous than hiking. Most days there are small cafes with fabulous coffee and treats to keep you feeling great. If needed, there is also a taxi service available daily.
How fit do I need to be for this trip?
Pilgrims vary in ages from preteens to elders in their 80s. Walking the Camino is suitable for everyone in reasonably good shape. It helps to love up your body with exercise before you arrive, but everyone is sore the first few days. Blisters, sore muscles and other symptoms of long walks are common. After your body adjusts, the problem becomes never wanting to stop walking!
What does a typical day look like?
7:30 am – 8:00 am |
Breakfast is served at your lodging |
8:25 am |
Group huddle to discuss logistics, share a poem and our intentions for the day |
8:30 am |
Start walking |
Mid-am |
You'll take breaks as we encounter cafes, bridges, and scenic views |
Mid-day |
A group picnic lunch is shared together everywhere from peaceful olive groves to rustic hermitages |
Mid-pm |
Keep Walking! You’ll take breaks, according to your own rhythm |
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
You’ll arrive in our lodgings, get settled into rooms, and shower and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine or foot massage |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Dinner is a gorgeous three course meal with ample wines and fresh, local French or Spanish food. We’ll share our insights and observations from the day, in addition to meeting our hosts--and other pilgrims. |
9:00 pm |
After dinner is time for philosophy, singing, foot massages, reading, writing or just jumping into dream time! |
How big will my group be?
To offer a personalized experience, we limit groups to 12 pilgrims.
To offer a personalized experience, we limit groups to 12 pilgrims.