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Pilgrimage of the Soul: The Way is Made by Walking,
Siena to Orvieto with St. Catherine of Siena

“Yet the Lord pleads with you still:
Ask where the good road is, the godly paths you used to walk in,
in the days of long ago. Travel there,
and you will find rest for your souls.”
Jeremiah 6:16

“Love transforms you into what you love.” 
St. Catherine of Siena

DATES

September 20-27, 2025

DESCRIPTION

With St. Catherine of Siena as our Mystic Guide, we will travel down the Via Francigena from Siena to Orvieto for a total of 80 miles over 8 days. In the beautiful land of Tuscany, this walk is a time of contemplation and movement. From the themes of St. Catherine’s life, each day will hold an intention to explore, personally as well as communally. Morning times will hold some silent walking while the afternoons will be times of engagement. 

COST

Total cost for single room: $2,650

INCLUDED

• Housing each night in 3 star hotels and agriturismo/B&Bs (7 nights)
• Breakfast each morning (7 mornings)
• Dinner (1 evening)
• Two Guides to lead the time of contemplation – with the mystic guide of St. Catherine of Siena
• Guidebook (maps, walking prompts, prayers, book recommendations) to accompany the pilgrimage
• Three gatherings ahead of the pilgrimage to answer questions/prepare your hearts

NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation to/from Italy
• Transportation to Siena, the start of the pilgrimage
• Transportation from Orvieto
• Lunches and six dinners

WALKING

Walking up to 7 hours a day/7-13 miles, the Via Francigena section is a challenging route, especially for first-timers who have never done a multi-day walk/trek before. It’s physically demanding to walk an average of 10 miles daily, combined with a different lodging place each night. Take into consideration the need for training beforehand to handle the route.

Walker, your footsteps
are the road, and nothing more,
the road is made by walking.
Walking you make the road,
and turning to look behind
you see the path you never
again will step upon.
Walker, there is no road,
only foam trails on the sea.

Antonio Machado, Border of a Dream: Selected Poems

QUESTIONS

Contact director@selahcenter.org