Retreat House in Santiago

[JenManglos]

Hi Folks,

I'm guiding a group on pilgrimage next summer and am on the hunt for either a retreat house or a house for rent in/near Santiago for us to conclude our time together and debrief the experience. I've stayed at Via Lucis before and loved it, although there weren't many group meeting spaces available. I've never been able to get rooms at the monastery right by the Cathedral - it always books up quite quickly. We'll be a group of 7-8 female pastors and seeking to have some time to explore Santiago, but also time to debrief our experience. I'm potentially open to being closer to the coast, but the combination of coordinating transportation, food, etc. at a more remote location is more than I'll want to navigate after leading the group.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Jen

 

[Kiwi-family]

Could you just pick any hostel and make bookings in advance, and then use Pilgrim House or any restaurant for you debrief sessions?

 

[JenManglos]

Could you just pick any hostel and make bookings in advance, and then use Pilgrim House or any restaurant for you debrief sessions?

Thanks so much for the recommendation Rachel. We'll be engaging in some silent prayer, meditations, and sharing over a few hours, so a restaurant space is hard for that. I do love Pilgrim House, but they aren't able to book spaces for groups in that regard either.

 

[Walkerooni]

Maybe go sit at the back side of Alameda Park. Some benches, lovely lawn. Very beautiful and very quiet.

 

[trecile]

Does Seminario Menor have the kind of spaces you need?

Albergues del Camino

Web oficial. Albergues de peregrinos en el Camino de Santiago: Santiago de Compostela y Sarria. Alojamiento para peregrinos.

www.alberguesdelcamino.com

 

[JenManglos]

Does Seminario Menor have the kind of spaces you need?

Albergues del Camino

Web oficial. Albergues de peregrinos en el Camino de Santiago: Santiago de Compostela y Sarria. Alojamiento para peregrinos.

www.alberguesdelcamino.com

Ooo, they might. I had forgot about them. I'll reach out and see. Thanks!

 

[AndreaCT]

You could also try PR Hospedería Vía Lucas. It is a converted convent about a 2 km walk through the University grounds to the Cathedral. I have stayed there quite a few times and loved it. The rooms are small and have their own bathroom. Breakfast is available. Many groups book it for conferences or meetings so I suspect that they have rooms that you can use.

 

[Gringazolana]

How about renting a small apartment (check AirBnB) near the Cathedral? Maybe not all could stay there, but that could be your meeting area.

 

[KeyserSoza]

I’m sure this group will be able to accommodate you.

Camino Companions - Faithful Companions of Jesus

Camino Companions is an FCJ project in Santiago de Compostela to offer pilgrims a space to articulate and find meaning at the end of their Camino.

www.fcjsisters.org

 

[JenManglos]

How about renting a small apartment (check AirBnB) near the Cathedral? Maybe not all could stay there, but that could be your meeting area.

Thanks! That's one of the options I've been checking out.

 

[Kather]

Hi Folks,

I'm guiding a group on pilgrimage next summer and am on the hunt for either a retreat house or a house for rent in/near Santiago for us to conclude our time together and debrief the experience. I've stayed at Via Lucis before and loved it, although there weren't many group meeting spaces available. I've never been able to get rooms at the monastery right by the Cathedral - it always books up quite quickly. We'll be a group of 7-8 female pastors and seeking to have some time to explore Santiago, but also time to debrief our experience. I'm potentially open to being closer to the coast, but the combination of coordinating transportation, food, etc. at a more remote location is more than I'll want to navigate after leading the group.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Jen

Hi Jen. Katherine from Camino Companions here. While we don't have a retreat house in Santiago, we do offer debrief sessions for pilgrims each day at the Pilgrims' Office in Santiago. If you would like to know more please contact us at caminocompansions@gmail.com.
The only place which comes to mind which might suit your requirements is The Little Fox House which is 8 kms from Muxia. You will find it on Facebook. Blessings, Katherine

 

[JenManglos]

Hi Jen. Katherine from Camino Companions here. While we don't have a retreat house in Santiago, we do offer debrief sessions for pilgrims each day at the Pilgrims' Office in Santiago. If you would like to know more please contact us at caminocompansions@gmail.com.
The only place which comes to mind which might suit your requirements is The Little Fox House which is 8 kms from Muxia. You will find it on Facebook. Blessings, Katherine

Hi Katherine,

Thanks so much for the recommendations. I got to visit and meet some of the team serving with Camino Companions last October and love this ministry.

Peace,
Jen

 

[Rebekah Scott]

The Casa Anglicana has just the thing for you. A small hotel, meeting space, regular worship, all of it intended to serve those doing a Christian pilgrimage to Santiago. Anglican Pilgrim Centre is a newish outreach of the Episcopal Church. Find them at casaanglicana@gmail.com, or 34 662 566 441.

 

[SteveHawkins]

Hi Folks,

I'm guiding a group on pilgrimage next summer and am on the hunt for either a retreat house or a house for rent in/near Santiago for us to conclude our time together and debrief the experience. I've stayed at Via Lucis before and loved it, although there weren't many group meeting spaces available. I've never been able to get rooms at the monastery right by the Cathedral - it always books up quite quickly. We'll be a group of 7-8 female pastors and seeking to have some time to explore Santiago, but also time to debrief our experience. I'm potentially open to being closer to the coast, but the combination of coordinating transportation, food, etc. at a more remote location is more than I'll want to navigate after leading the group.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!
Jen

You could try the Anglican Pilgrim Centre in Santiago, which is close to the centre and ideal for small groups.