Camino

PILGRIMAGE

MEn’S CAMINO

WAY OF WISDOM

PILGRIMAGE

— OCTober 2,

SEPTember 25

2024

DISCOVER THE WAY OF WISDOM WalkING along a pilgrimage path beaten by the feet of pilgrims over 1000 years to Santiago de Compostela, Spain…

What are you seeking? Is it wisdom? On this Camino pilgrimage for men ages 21-40, men will encounter a transformative journey facilitated by pilgrimage guides, filled with camaraderie, introspection, and shared moments of reflection. Walking the ancient paths, men from diverse backgrounds forge bonds through shared challenges and triumphs, engaging in deep conversations about life, spirituality, and personal growth. Through picturesque landscapes and villages, pilgrims will support and encourage one another along the way. Walking alone and with a reflection partner, the pilgrimage becomes an experience of self-discovery and connection, fostering a sense of brotherhood that cultivates a new way of being. Come navigate the physical and spiritual terrain of the Camino and emerge, not only with a renewed sense of purpose, but also with lifelong friendships forged on the sacred path.

Not a Trip… a Camino Pilgrimage Experience

Here’s what you’ll experience on this journey:

  • PRE-PILGRIMAGE SESSIONS. Pilgrims will gather for four weekly, hour-long Zoom sessions prior to departure. We’ll get to know our fellow pilgrims, share our motivations for taking this pilgrimage, and take practical steps to prepare for the journey.

  • PRE-CAMINO PHYSICAL PREPARATION. Pilgrims will be encouraged to prepare physically for the Camino by using a pre-pilgrimage workout regimen for your your body, mind, and soul for the Camino. See our pilgrimage rucking/walking physical preparation regimen here.

  • INTENTIONAL SPIRITUAL REFLECTION & PRACTICE. Pilgrims will experience ancient spiritual practices along the Way—led by trained facilitators—and create meaning through shared reflections with their fellow pilgrims. See our daily pilgrimage practice here.

  • SUPPORT OF PILGRIMAGE PARTNERS. Along the way, you’ll have the comfort of knowing accommodations, meals, emergency support, and ground transportation has been planned.

  • See our sample Camino pilgrimage itinerary here.

Pilgrimage Cost:

$800 (land only)

What’s included?

  • Ground transportation to PILGRIMAGE STARTING POINT & from Santiago to the airport

  • Accommodation in hotels and rural houses; Shared rooms with private bathroom 

  • Breakfast every morning 

  • Pilgrimage facilitator & Guide

  • Travel insurance

  • Welcome pack with credential 

  • 24-hour emergency assistance

  • Complete route itinerary

What’s NOT included? 

  • Additional nights

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Snacks and incidentals

  • Hiking gear 

  • The deadline to register is June 15, 2024. Full payment must be received 60 days prior to departure.

  • We require all pilgrims for the Camino to arrange their own air travel. So pilgrims MUST make arrangements so that they arrive at the pilgrimage starting point at least 6 hours prior to our first leg of the pilgrimage.

    The closest airport is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). Land-only pilgrims will need to share all flight plans with Turnaround prior to departure.

  • All travel overseas requires a passport. For US citizens, we recommend a current US passport that is valid at least 6 months after your pilgrimage date. To learn more about requirements for US citizens, go to the US Department of State - Spain Travel page. For more info on how to apply for a US passport, click here.

    A visa is not necessary for US citizens

MORE PILGRIMAGE FAQS

  • A $300 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration. The registration fee will go towards your total cost for the pilgrimage. The remainder of your pilgrimage payment will be due 60 days prior to departure.

  • Turnaround Collective pilgrimage facilitators will be in touch with you with more information, including info for attending one of our pilgrim orientation sessions held on Zoom.

  • Yes! It is fine to bring along some cash for your time on the Camino. Lunches and dinners average $15 USD. If you want to purchase souvenirs from local shops and artisans, you’ll want to bring some cash for that purpose, too. Most major debit and credit cards are accepted along the Camino, just be sure to alert your banks that you are traveling abroad.

Meet Your Pilgrimage Facilitators

Brady Banks

FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

@ TURNAROUND COLLECTIVE

Brady is the founder and director of Turnaround Collective. He’s guided multiple pilgrimages over the years, facilitating spiritual spaces for pilgrims as they discover new spiritual territory. He currently works with Wesley College Foundation, where he develops resources for students studying at Wesley College Tanzania. Prior to Turnaround and Wesley College Foundation Tanzania, Brady served over 15 years as a nonprofit executive management and development professional for multiple nonprofit organizations, as well as serving as an elected official locally in Nashville. He’s a graduate of Mercer University, Harvard Divinity School, and a current doctoral student at Pacific School of Religion, part of the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley. He serves on the boards of Nashville Launchpad, creating affirming LGBTQ+ street-free safe shelter spaces for young adults experiencing homelessness and Open Door Collective, a new contemplative space for spiritual seekers. Brady is an avid backcountry hiker, reader, and music aficionado. He enjoys life with his wife Kristin, their son Thaddeus, and dog Henri.

BRYAN TENER

DIR., CONTEXTUAL EVANGELISM

@ DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES

Bryan is an ordained elder in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church. He serves at Discipleship Ministries as director of contextual evangelism, community engagement, and church planting with Path1.  Previously, Bryan served in the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference and local churches in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bryan has been married to his wife Angela for 25 years and they enjoy spending time with their two sons, Brady and Barrett and their wives, and their 1 year old granddaughter, Blakely. Bryan graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Religion from Oklahoma City University and earned a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School. He is a CrossFit L1 coach and completed Driven Mind mental strength training.