"No Gris Gris" New Orleans Pilgrimage 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | register by December 15, 2025
Gris Gris is a charm used by voodoo practitioners to ward off evil spirits and call 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, and reflect some more.
During Lent 2026, sojourners will journey to my hometown, New Orleans, to discover and act upon tenets of faith while experiencing one of the world's most dynamic cities together. 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 pilgrimage 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:
Chauvin Sculpture Garden (Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden)
The pilgrimage costs $2500 per person or $4600 per couple. Your registration includes all retreat materials, five community breakfasts, two community meals, one community reception, five nights in the beautiful Q&C Hotel, attraction admissions, and transportation to and from regional pilgrimage sites.
“Whitney Plantation was extraordinary. I used the audio device on my self-tour and found it very informative and filled with great details, while 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 indicated 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 the airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from the home port.
A $250 non-refundable deposit secures registration for each person.
“The pilgrimage was a singular spiritual experience; nothing else like it; a new way of doing spirituality that complements contemplative practice from a 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!
LINK HERE to register.
“If you want to learn about New Orleans in a 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:
Create a spiritual community
Move through guided experiences on the streets of New Orleans
Should arrive in New Orleans by 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Return flights should depart after 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The pilgrimage costs $2500 per person or $4600 per couple. Your registration includes: all retreat materials, five community breakfasts, two community meals, one community reception, five nights in the beautiful Q&C Hotel, attraction admission, and transportation to and from regional pilgrimage sites. Pilgrims are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from the airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from the home port.
A $250 non-refundable deposit per person secures space.
The remaining balance is due January 30, 2026. You will be invoiced on January 15, 2026, and are expected to pay Digital Monastics, LLC through Square.
Pilgrims are responsible for additional meals, transportation to and from the airport/train station, and round-trip transportation to and from the 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, 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."
