Shell Ceremony @ Papago Park
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Shell Ceremony @ Papago Park
Join us for a Potluck Happy Hour & Shell Ceremony to send off spring pilgrims.
March 28, 2026  ·  Ramada #2
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (MT)
Join us to celebrate Spring pilgrims and send them off with a special blessing that has been used through the ages.  Every 2026 pilgrim will receive a shell from our chapter, many have been brought back from Santiago by last year's pilgrims, to carry on your journey and be reminded of the support you have at home and the many who have walked before you - not only in recent years but over centuries. Your friends and family are welcome to attend as well.

Bring a dish to share if you are able at 4PM and we will start the Shell Ceremony at about 430 where a blessing will be bestowed on all outgoing pilgrims as part of an ancient tradition. Read more about it under the More Information Tab.




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LOCATION
Ramada #2, 625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Location: Ramada #2, 625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Shell Ceremony
Shell Ceremony
What is a Shell Ceremony? 
During the Middle Ages pilgrims were blessed before setting off on their journey so they may seek truth, abandon old habits, and open themselves to new experiences. Following in this ancient tradition, the Valley of the Sun Chapter is pleased to confer a group blessing and token upon those who will be walking the Camino this year. 

Bring a dish to share and help send off pilgrims with encouragement.

The Valley of the Sun Chapter has only one more 2026 Shell Ceremony scheduled for July 25 to accommodate pilgrims leaving later in the year.
Photo: April 2025 pilgrims who received a shell.

What to Bring

Water or Beverage of Choice

Any friends or family supporting your journey

An item to share with other pilgrims for the Shell Ceremony (if able)

Cash if contributing to the Donativo jar to support chapter events


Facilities

There are bathrooms across the road from the Ramada.


Guidelines

Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Call or text  Tina 602.722.0612 if you are unable to make it or are running late.

No dogs allowed due to chapter liability. 

Reminders: Our chapter activities are led by volunteers. Donativo contributions (cash only) are greatly appreciated and are used to support future activities. Look for the orange donativo jar by the signup at the beginning of each event. 


Directions
Directions

From Papago Park 625 N Galvin Parkway (zoo entrance) take an IMMEDIATE LEFT and follow the one-way road over 6 SPEEDBUMPS as it curves around PAST the parking lot to Hole in the Rock. Take the FIRST RIGHT and look for RAMADA #2 on the left. 

Additional parking is found at the end of the road, near the restrooms OR in the lot on the North side of the drive.


DATE AND TIME

March 28, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (MT)

LOCATION

Ramada #2
Phoenix, AZ
Ramada #2, 625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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