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About Walking Through Nature
Walking Through Nature
Mission & Vision
Pilgrims across time and cultures have long known what modern science now confirms: walking transforms us.
There is something elemental about it—step by step, breath by breath—we begin to shed urgency and open to clarity. The path becomes more than physical; it becomes a space of listening, release, and renewal. On this retreat, we walk not to arrive quickly, but to arrive deeply—into stillness, into presence, into the more-than-human world that surrounds us.
Walking as meditation is not reserved for monks or mystics. It’s for anyone—modern pilgrims, curious seekers, those in transition—who long to reconnect with themselves and the living Earth. Every step is an invitation into presence.
There is something elemental about it—step by step, breath by breath—we begin to shed urgency and open to clarity. The path becomes more than physical; it becomes a space of listening, release, and renewal. On this retreat, we walk not to arrive quickly, but to arrive deeply—into stillness, into presence, into the more-than-human world that surrounds us.
Walking as meditation is not reserved for monks or mystics. It’s for anyone—modern pilgrims, curious seekers, those in transition—who long to reconnect with themselves and the living Earth. Every step is an invitation into presence.
Upcoming Retreats at Walking Through Nature
Spirituality
2026 Contemplative Walking Retreat for 7 Days Along the Le Puy (Camino de Santiago) Pilgrimage Path
Sep 4 - 12, 2026
$2,900
/ 9 days
Spirituality
2026 Contemplative Walking Retreat for 7 Days Along the Le Puy (Camino de Santiago) Pilgrimage Path
Sep 4 - 12, 2026
$2,900
/ 9 days
Your Guides
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
You’ve felt the call of stillness—the desire to step away from the noise of our daily lives—and into presence. We all need quiet time to ourselves, yet with constant work, commitments, political pressures, and daily busyness, it is difficult, if not impossible, to do without taking intentional time away. We will walk approximately 90 miles over 7 days in this contemplative walking retreat along the the first section of the ancient Le Puy Camino (Via Podiensis, GR 65) through rural France.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
8 breakfasts and 6 dinners (featuring local produce and regional specialties).
Getting Here
Walking Through Nature, We will walk from Le Puy, France to Conques, France, for approximately 90 miles.
Directions
This contemplative walking retreat will begin in Le Puy, France and end in Conques, France. Most people will fly in through Paris and then take a train to the start. They will then leave Conques via a taxi and take trains back to Paris. Assistance will be provided to help participants in this planning.
