Walk into your future

Arrive in Santiago and travel together to Sarria

We’ll meet at Santiago airport, where our Andaspain guides will gather us up and drive us to Sarria, the starting point of our walk. Once we’ve settled in, we’ll sit down for a welcome meeting to talk through the week ahead and answer any questions still rattling around. Then we’ll head out for our first dinner together, which is usually where a group of strangers starts becoming a Camino family.

Stay: Hotel Alfonso IX, Sarria - a four-star hotel right on the Camino beside the Sarria River, with gardens and a pool.

Meals: Dinner

Sarria → Portomarín | 22.6 km (14 mi)

Our first steps as pilgrims! We’ll walk out of Sarria, down to the river, and into the lush green countryside of Galicia. It’s our longest day, so we’ll settle into an easy, steady pace. We finish in Portomarín, a medieval town that was moved stone by stone up the hillside to make way for the Belesar Reservoir, and you can still spot the numbers marked on some of the stones. That evening, we’ll gather at a riverside casa rural for a Queimada, a family-style feast with a fiery pagan twist.

Stay: Portomarín Star - a newer hotel terraced down the slope of a former vineyard, with views over the Miño River.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Portomarín → Ligonde | 16.1 km (10 mi)

Up, up, and over the highest point on our route, and the views from the top make every step worth it. We’ll pass through classic Camino villages and take a short detour to Castromayor, the remains of a Celtic settlement around 2,000 years old. Weather permitting, our guides will lay out one of their much-loved gourmet picnics. Then we’ll shuttle to our home for the next two nights, tucked in the countryside near Palas de Rei.

Stay: Casa Roán, Monterroso - two 200-year-old farmhouses turned rural guesthouse, with a lush garden and a quiet library (two nights).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Ligonde → O Coto | 17.2 km (10.7 mi)

Forest paths and quiet country roads carry us through the farmland of rural Galicia. Along the way we pass through Palas de Rei, a farming town with a beautiful church that blends old and new, and our guides will share the bittersweet legend of San Julián. Lunch today is on your own, so linger wherever takes your fancy. At the end of the day, we’ll shuttle back to Casa Roán, where dinner is also yours to enjoy as you choose.

Stay: Casa Roán, Monterroso

Meals: Breakfast

O Coto → Ribadiso | 17 km (10.6 mi)

Today’s walk brings us into Melide, one of the oldest towns on the Camino, and as luck would have it, we arrive on a Sunday, the day of its famous market. Lunch is pulpo a feira, tender octopus with paprika-infused olive oil and Galician potatoes, with local white wine served the traditional way in a bowl. We finish in Ribadiso, home to the oldest known bridge on the Galician stretch of the Camino, where you can soak tired feet in the cool river. Then it’s on to Arzúa, famous for its cheeses, and two nights in a grand old manor house.

Stay: Pazo de Brandeso, Arzúa - a manor house dating to 1620, set on 12 hectares of trees with its own chapel, antique-filled rooms, and a seasonal pool (two nights).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Ribadiso → Pedrouzo | 22.5 km (14 mi)

We set out from Ribadiso along winding paths through towering eucalyptus forests and small Galician hamlets. The path grows busier here as we close in on the final stretch to Santiago, and there’s a quiet sense of anticipation in the air. It’s one of our longer days, so we’ll find our rhythm and let the forest do its work. Lunch is on your own today at one of the cafés along the trail. Afterward, we’ll head back to the pazo for a well-earned evening: a drink in the courtyard, an early night, or a massage if the masseur is available.

Stay: Pazo de Brandeso, Arzúa

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Pedrouzo → Santiago de Compostela | 19.3 km (12 mi)

Our final day of walking. After a morning on the trail, we’ll regroup at Monte do Gozo, the “Mount of Joy,” where pilgrims catch their first glimpse of the Cathedral spires. From there, we’ll walk the last 5 km together into the Plaza del Obradoiro, and our pilgrimage is complete. While you check in, our guide will collect your Compostela from the Pilgrim’s Office, and you’ll have the chance to attend the pilgrim’s mass before our celebration dinner (which will be magnificent!)

Stay: San Francisco Hotel Monumento, Santiago - set in a monastery dating back to 1214, about 150 meters from the Cathedral.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private tour of Santiago Cathedral and farewells On our last morning, we’ll take a private guided tour of the Cathedral and the old town around it (about 1-2 hours). Then comes the hard part: saying goodbye to the women who walked beside you. You’ll leave with a Compostela in your bag and something no certificate can capture: a fresh sense of what you’re capable of. Extra nights in Santiago can be arranged on request.

Meals: Breakfast

No. But you do need to be ready to walk.

This is one of the less strenuous Camino itineraries, designed with shorter stages than the standard route. That said, Galicia is hilly and we’ll be on the trail for around six to eight hours on walking days, breaks included, so a reasonable level of fitness is important. You won’t be carrying your suitcase, and our support vehicle is on hand as a backup should you need to rest your legs for part of a day.

Besides, there’s plenty of time between now and August 2027 to get those walking shoes moving.

Once you register your interest, we’ll confirm we’ve received it. We aim to let you know within two weeks whether your place is confirmed. At that point, a 20% deposit secures your spot ($1,590 for a twin share or $1,930 for a private room if available). The balance is due by May 15, 2027, about three months before we depart.

Your investment of $7,950 ($7,450 with early bird pricing until January 31, 2027) covers the full six-month journey: the coaching sessions before and after we walk, and everything in Spain listed above. Add flights to Santiago, travel insurance, and the few meals on your own, and most women can expect a total of around $10,000, depending on where you’re flying from. If you’d like to arrive early or stay on to explore, allow a little more for those extra nights.

No more than 16. That’s intentional - small enough for real depth and trust, and large enough for a rich mix of perspectives and experience.

We expect most women to be coming solo. Given the limited number of private rooms, we will be matching women closer to departure in twin share rooms.

Fly into Santiago de Compostela Airport, where our guides meet the group on August 25 to take us to Sarria where our walk begins. More details on that once you book.

I know life can throw curveballs. Because I contract with our local operator well in advance and commit to costs on your behalf, the following applies:

• On or before April 15, 2027: Your deposit is refunded, less a $500 cancellation fee.

• April 16 - May 15, 2027: Your deposit is non-refundable.

• May 16 - June 15, 2027: 50% of your total payment is refunded.

• From June 16, 2027: Unfortunately, no refund is possible from June 16. However, if you need to cancel and a refund isn’t possible, I can apply part of your investment toward coaching with me or a future retreat. You’re also welcome to suggest another woman to take your place, provided she’s a good fit for the group.

Not in any formal sense. The Camino is a Catholic pilgrimage route. And while my own Christian faith is foundational to who I am - to my work and what draws me to this ancient path - you don’t need to share my faith, or any faith, to belong here. Whether your faith is strong, has been worn thin by life, or you’re a skeptic curious whether there’s a power greater than yourself at play in your life, you are welcome. Pilgrims have walked this path for more than a thousand years carrying every kind of doubt and question. Bring yours.

I strongly recommend travel insurance that includes trip cancellation cover, so you’re protected if the unexpected happens.

Absolutely. Many women choose to arrive a few days early or stay on afterward to explore more of Northern Spain or Portugal, and we’re happy to share recommendations. If you’re coming from another time zone, you may want to arrive in Europe a day or two days early.

Generally warm and pleasant. Daytime highs are typically in the low to mid-20s°C (mid-70s°F), with cooler mornings around 14°C (57°F). Late August is one of Galicia’s drier times of year, but a shower is always possible and the odd day can be hotter. We recommend layers, sun protection, and a light rain jacket, just in case.