Explore the Camino of California with Sing the Hours!
June 26 – July 3, 2026
Join Paul Rose and fellow pilgrims for a fully guided, sung pilgrimage along the historic Way of St. Junípero Serra, visiting 11 California Missions and multiple shrines and parishes over seven days. Travel in a private coach, stay in hand-selected hotels, enjoy incredible food & wine, and immerse yourself in the rhythm of chanted prayer, solemn liturgies, spiritual instruction, and chant training –- all in the natural splendor of the Central Coast.
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Pray where Serra prayed. Sing where Serra sang.
A RETREAT, NOT JUST A TOUR
A 7-day pilgrimage winding up the California coast, starting in Los Angeles and ending in San Jose.
This pilgrimage is a sung retreat: pray the Hours in community, learn about California’s mission heritage, receive chant instruction, and enter deeply into beauty, prayer, and fellowship. We'll start in Los Angeles (flying into LAX) and finish in San Jose (flying out of SJC or SFO)
WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Pilgrims longing for prayer, beauty, and contemplative travel
• Lovers of the Liturgy of the Hours
• Fans of Sing the Hours
• Singers and musicians (or amateurs seeking more chant experience!)
• Clergy
• Anyone seeking a transformative week along California’s gorgeous coastline
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Hotels (7 Nights)
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Liturgical & Spiritual Schedule:
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Sung Offices daily, daily Mass, spiritual reflections, chant workshops, and mission tours.
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Destinations (11 Missions + Shrines):
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Missions San Gabriel, San Fernando Rey, Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Inez, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, Soledad, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, plus Our Lady of Sorrows and Shrine of St. Joseph.
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Excursions Included:
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Scenic hike, winery visit, beach outing, California Redwoods tour
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2 meals per day (minimum)
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Meals included, with curated local dining and hosted gatherings.
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NOT INCLUDED:
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Select meals, airfare, transfer to and from the airport.​​​​​
Experience the beauty of the Faith woven into the Golden State.
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Packages starting
at $4,495
Space is limited to preserve an intimate retreat atmosphere.
Register early to reserve your place!
Your Guides
Friday, June 26th
Arrive in Los Angeles
Hotel check-in after 4:00 PM
Dinner on your own
Monday, June 29th
Breakfast on your own
Mass, Lauds, and Midmorning prayer at Mission Santa Barbara
Free Time
Lunch in Solvang
Wine Tasting near Santa Ana
Vespers
Compline
Thursday, July 2nd
Office of Readings and Lauds at Shrine of St. Joseph
Visit Mission Santa Cruz
Railroad Excursion at Roaring Camp
Hike Through The Redwoods
Mass and Vespers
Farewell Dinner in Almaden
Saturday, June 27th
Breakfast
Office of Readings + Mass + Lauds
Hike with Daytime Prayer
San Gabriel Mission Tour and Daytime Prayer
Vespers at St. Andrews
Dinner in Pasadena
Compline and Vigil Office of Readings at St. Andrews
Tuesday, June 30th
Breakfast on your own
Office of Readings & Lauds & Mass
Mission San Luis Obispo
Midday Prayer at Avila Beach
Mid-Afternoon Prayer at Mission San Miguel
Vespers at Mission San Miguel
Dinner & Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
Compline
Sunday, June 28th
Breakfast on your own
Lauds and Daytime prayer at Mission Buenaventura
Mass & Daytime prayer at Mission Santa Barbara
Vespers, Vigil at Our Lady of Sorrows
Adoration
Dinner in Santa Barbara
Compline
Wednesday, July 1st
Breakfast on your own
Mid-Morning Prayer at Mission Soledad​
Tacos and Wine at Odanato Winery
Carmel Mission to Venerate St. Serra
Vespers
Dinner in Carmel
Compline on Santa Cruz Beach
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Friday, July 3rd
Fly out of San Jose (SJC) or San Francisco (SFO)