Drawn to the Camino
We invite you to join our artist-led guided walks, mindful retreats, and walking studios on the picturesque trails of the Camino de Santiago in the north of Spain. Our unique offerings are meticulously curated to provide a blend of cultural exploration, personal reflection, artistic encounters, and community engagement in a group setting. Delve into the rich tapestry of Camino de Santiago's history as you embark on a journey of self-discovery with like-minded individuals.
Our walks include interactive workshops where nationally and internationally recognized professional artists facilitate artistic traditions, fostering a deeper connection between participants and the vibrant culture of the Camino. Enjoy the serene ambiance of our mindful retreats on the Camino de Santiago, designed to provide a respite for the soul amidst the ancient paths that have beckoned pilgrims for centuries. Or as you wish. Sometimes you just need a break from it all. The camaraderie built during these group experiences along with the shared rhythm of walking, enhances personal reflection and community engagement on this timeless pilgrimage route. Discover more about our offerings and embark on a voyage of self-discovery with Drawn to the Camino, where every step is a meditation, and every encounter an invitation to Recharge, Reflect and Reconnect.
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Durham, NC 27709
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
We invite all artists and creatives to join us on the Camino de Santiago. To reserve a spot on a Drawn to the Camino (DTTC) walk, please follow the "reserve a spot" button from the website and fill out the reservation request form that opens in a new window. Each participant should fill out a Reservation Request Form, even if the payment will be made by one person. To reserve your space, a 15% non-refundable deposit is required. Payments should be made via bank transfer, credit card, or Apple Pay. Payments made via credit card will incur a 3% surcharge.
If you are interested, curious or unsure about participating, feel free to reach out. We will be able to answer any questions to help you make your decision on this very unique opportunity to walk with and join in on a growing tradition.
For all advertised Drawn to the Camino itineraries and dates, a trip-specific non-refundable deposit amount per person plus submission of our online registration form, medical questionnaire, and waiver of liability is required to complete your booking. Note that if the registration form, medical questionnaire, and waiver of liability are not completed within a week of paying the trip deposit and/or if the medical insurance information is not uploaded to our travel site, your place on the trip may be forfeited.
Deposits become credits if you cancel your spot (in writing) more than 90 days before the trip starts. For further information please see our website.
Camino Francés, May 15th-June 23rd: 6 weeks $1450, 4 weeks, $1100, 2 weeks $900.
*Camino Inglés, July 16th-July 25th : $1,750.
The program costs cover the cost of your lodging (group occupancy or single occupancy with supplement),occasional group meals, 3 preparatory meetings, pre-trip meet up in Madrid, entrance fees to museums, pilgrim credential and support/guidance along the complete Camino de Santiago.
*There are additional supplement for academic credit. Maximum 6 credits. Email to inquire.
Accessibility
We offer visits to local museums and historic sites along the way. We support participants in case of emergency or special needs.
While many have participated on the Camino with differing abilities, we would gladly work with anyone to see if it is possible to meet their goals. However, it may be beyond our capabilities.
Housing & Accomodation
Our retreats and residency utilize the private and public albergues and casa rurales all along the Camino de Santiago. Albergues are hostels which are specifically designed to serve pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. The basic bed set-up is modest with a simple bed or bunk and shared bath facilities. Albergues are only available to pilgrims, meaning a pilgrim credential is required to check-in. This guarantees that pilgrims will be sleeping among like-minded (and equally tired) folks with whom you are united in the shared pilgrimage experience.
The tradition of albergues (or refugios or hospitales) dates back to the beginning of the Way of Saint James. The ethic is to provide rest and sustenance for the weary pilgrim.
Studio & Facilities
The length of the Camino will be your open air studio. We provide plenty of time and opportunity to think, sketch, drawn and make as you desire. At the preparatory meetings, we will cover all that is possible on the Camino de Santiago.