"No Gris Gris" New Orleans Pilgrimage 2024
"No Gris Gris" New Orleans Pilgrimage 2024
Thursday, February 22 - Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | during Lent
Gris Gris is a charm used by voodoo practitioners to ward off evil spirits and calls on the spirit of God to bring luck to those who wear it. This Lent, join the krewe of an intentional religious community seeking God and faith on the streets and through the history of New Orleans. Pray. Study. Reflect. Walk. Eat. Reflect some more.
During Lent 2024, sojourners will journey to my hometown to discover and act upon tenets of faith while experiencing together one of the world's most dynamic cities. Engage "the city that care forgot" through the lens of scriptural salvation history while deepening your spiritual life and studying together within a spiritual community.
“ I was expecting an old-time religious retreat, but this retreat quickly became something quite different, and enormously more engaging, than what I anticipated.”
- a past participant
Pilgrims will hear from local artists and scholars, eat at one of New Orleans’ classic restaurants, and visit several historical sites, including:
The retreat costs $1900 per person or $3600 per couple. Your registration includes; all retreat materials, 5 community breakfasts, 3 community boxed lunches, 2 community dinners, 5 nights in the beautiful Q&C Hotel, attraction admission, transportation to and from attractions, and an end-of-pilgrimage private concert with Lilli Lewis, a progressive, provocative, glorious powerhouse performer with a focus on social justice.
“Whitney Plantation was extraordinary. I used the audio device on my self-tour and found it so very informative and filled with great details yet, at the same time, allowing for reflection off the guided path. I have to include as part of my favorite parts of the pilgrimage was hearing shared stories and experiences of the day, especially from one who, at the start of the retreat, clearly indicted they would not be participating in our daily sessions. That they were so drawn into the experience and decided to share their feelings on several different experiences as well as taking the time to learn about who I am-
to me, that was truly the work of the Holy Spirit!”
- a past participant
Participants are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from home port.
A $250 non-refundable deposit secures registration for a single-occupancy room.
A $500 non-refundable deposit secures registration for a double-occupancy room.
“The pilgrimage was a singular spiritual experience; nothing else like it; a new way of doing spirituality that complements contemplative practice from a wholly different angle.”
- a past participant
Registration
Registration for the pilgrimage is now open. Please read the fine print below before enrolling. To secure your spot, pay a non-refundable deposit today!
“If you want to learn about New Orleans in a totally unique way and at the same time learn more about your life's journey and spiritual path, come to New Orleans and follow the No Gris Gris Pilgrimage!! You will not be disappointed!”
- a past participant
The Fine Print
Pilgrims will travel to:
create a spiritual community
move through a guided retreat on the streets of New Orleans
pilgrims should arrive in New Orleans by 3:00PM, Thursday, February 22. Return flights should depart after 2:00PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
The pilgrimage costs $1900 per person, $3600 per couple. Registration includes; all content materials, 5 community breakfasts, 3 community boxed lunches, 2 community dinners, 5 nights at the Q&C Hotel, attraction admission, transportation to and from attractions, and an end-of-pilgrimage private concert with Lilli Lewis, a progressive, provocative, glorious powerhouse performer with a focus on social justice. Pilgrims are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from home port.
A $250 non-refundable deposit secures registration for a single-occupancy room.
A $500 non-refundable deposit secures registration for a double-occupancy room.
The remaining balance is due January 31, 2024. You will be invoiced on January 1, 2024 and are expected to pay Digital Monastics, LLC through Square.
Pilgrims are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from home port.
Pilgrims will be asked to sign a standard media release and a non-disclosure agreement regarding access to copyrighted material.
If the pilgrimage is canceled for any reason, your security deposit will be refunded.
Participant cancellation forfeits the registration deposit.
NOTE: Linking to Square to secure your reservation and pay your security deposit signifies agreement to "THE FINE PRINT."
