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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.  
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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

  • Hotels (7 Nights)

  • Liturgical & Spiritual Schedule:

    • Sung Offices daily, daily Mass, spiritual reflections, chant workshops, and mission tours.

  • Destinations (11 Missions + Shrines):

    • 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.

  • Excursions Included:

    • Scenic hike, winery visit, beach outing, California Redwoods tour

  • 2 meals per day (minimum)

    • Meals included, with curated local dining and hosted gatherings.

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NOT INCLUDED:

  • Select meals, airfare, transfer to and from the airport.​​​​​

Experience the beauty of the Faith woven into the Golden State.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING!

$4,095

Space is limited to preserve an intimate retreat atmosphere.
Register early to reserve your place!

Your Guides

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Friday, June 26th

Arrive in Los Angeles

Hotel check-in after 4:00 PM

Dinner on your own

Image by Mario Perez

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

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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

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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 

Image by Robert Gourley

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

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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

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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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Image by Maarten van den Heuvel

Friday, July 3rd

Fly out of San Jose (SJC) or San Francisco (SFO)

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