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In Viloria de Rioja

the village where

Your Inner Camino Starts

this is where you find

the Inner Camino House

to REST. REFLECT. CONNECT. SHARE.

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Where the miles turn into hearts.

A place where you can pause for a moment
during the day.

A place where you can rest, meet other pilgrims,
and sit together for a while.

Inner Camino House is a small rest place
for pilgrims walking the Camino Francés.

It is located in the village of Viloria de Rioja,
between Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Belorado.

To hear the song click on the speaker icon top right of the player.

Idea: Danny (aka Daniel) Vermeeren
Lyrics: Suno, ChatGPT and Danny
Song: Suno and Danny

[Verse 1]
Dust on my shoes
Salt on my skin
Maps in my pocket
Stories tucked in
Found your small door
Paint cracked by the sun
You smiled and you said
"Here
The walking is done"

[Chorus]
Inner Camino House
Where the road sighs out
Hang your pack
Let your shoulders drop
Let the day pour out
A plate
A chair
A listening face
Nothing fancy
Just a place
Inner Camino House
Where the miles turn into hearts

[Verse 2]
Two mugs of tea
Steam curls like a prayer
But this is just talking
Breath shared in the air
You ask where I'm from
I forget what to say
So I answer instead
How I felt today

[Chorus]
Inner Camino House
Where the road sighs out
Hang your pack
Let your shoulders drop
Let the day pour out
A plate
A chair
A listening face
Nothing fancy
Just a place
Inner Camino House
Where the miles turn into hearts

[Bridge]
We pass around bread
And pieces of ourselves
Names in a notebook
Left on the shelf
Laughter in three languages
All meaning the same
"I see you
I'm with you
You can rest your name" (ohhh)

[Chorus]
Inner Camino House
Where the road sighs out
Hang your pack
Let your shoulders drop
Let the day pour out
A plate
A chair
A listening face
Nothing fancy
Just a place
Inner Camino House
When we leave
We're not apart
Carry it on in our steps
Like a quiet extra heart

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Not open yet…
but getting there

Pilgrims have already started asking where the
Inner Camino House is and if they can come by.

Which is beautiful.
And also… slightly confronting. 😄

Right now, we are not open yet.
We only received the keys on April 1,
so these days are filled with painting, cleaning, fixing,
and slowly turning this place into a
resting place for pilgrims, a home for a few hours.

Our aim is to open around May 1,
here in Viloria de Rioja, on the Camino Francés.

In the meantime, the Your Inner Camino Podcast
is already live, with the first 4 episodes.

Something you might enjoy listening to while walking. 

So if you were hoping to stop by already,
just a little more patience. We are getting there. 😇

Not open yet…
but getting there

Pilgrims have already started asking where the
Inner Camino House is
and if they can come by.

Which is beautiful.
And also… slightly confronting. 😄

Right now, we are not open yet.
We only received the keys on April 1, so these days are filled with painting, cleaning, fixing, and slowly turning this place into a resting place for pilgrims, a home for a few hours.

Our aim is to open around May 1,
here in Viloria de Rioja, on the Camino Francés.

In the meantime, the
Your Inner Camino Podcast
is already live, with the first 4 episodes.

Something you might enjoy listening to while walking. 

So if you were hoping to stop by already,
just a little more patience.
We are getting there. 😇

Listen to the Inner Camino Podcast

Where you are on the Camino

Inner Camino House is located in the village of
Viloria de Rioja, directly on the Camino Francés.

If you are walking west, you will pass here about
18 kilometers after Santo Domingo de la Calzada and
about 5 kilometers before Belorado.

For many pilgrims this is somewhere
in the middle of the morning.

A moment when the body starts asking for a short break.

A drink, something small to eat, and a place
to sit down for a while.

That is exactly why Inner Camino House is here.

Where you are on the Camino

Inner Camino House is
located in the village of
Viloria de Rioja, directly on
the Camino Francés.

If you are walking west,
you will pass here about 18 kilometers after Santo Domingo de la Calzada
and about 5 kilometers before Belorado.

For many pilgrims this is somewhere in
the middle of the morning.

A moment when the body starts
asking for a short break.

A drink, something small to eat,
and a place to sit down for a while.

That is exactly why
Inner Camino House is here.

The Camino Frances Etape where we are on, and our exact location

Etapa 10: Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado

Open Route in Google Maps

Inner Camino House location

Open location in Google Maps

Simple food and drinks

Here you will find simple things to drink
and ingredients to make something to eat.

There is coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, 
and fresh orange juice.

Oranges and a hand press are available so
you can make the juice yourself.

For something to eat there are simple ingredients 
such as crackers, butter, jam, cheese, nuts, fruit,
and boiled eggs.

Nothing complicated.

Just simple food that gives you some energy
to continue your walk.

Everything here is self-service.

You take what you need, prepare something small
for yourself, and wash your dishes afterwards.

Simple food and drinks

Here you will find simple things to drink and ingredients to make something to eat.

There is coffee, tea, water,
soft drinks, and fresh orange juice.

Oranges and a hand press are available
so you can make the juice yourself.

For something to eat there are simple ingredients such as crackers, butter, jam,
cheese, nuts, fruit, and boiled eggs.

Nothing complicated.

Just simple food that gives you
some energy to continue your walk.

Everything here is self-service.

You take what you need,
prepare something small for yourself,
and wash your dishes afterwards.

Opening hours

Inner Camino House is open between 10:00 and 14:00.

If you arrive during these hours,
you are welcome to come in, rest for a while, 
and take something simple to drink or eat.

Take your time. Sit down.

Meet other pilgrims, before you continue your walk.

Opening hours

Inner Camino House is open
between 10:00 and 14:00.

If you arrive during these hours,
you are welcome to come in,
rest for a while, and take something
simple to drink or eat.

Take your time.

Sit down.

Meet other pilgrims,
before you continue your walk.

Inner Camino House works on a donativo basis.

Inner Camino House works on a donativo basis. There are no prices here.

You simply take what you need, rest for a while, and leave a donation if you wish.

Near the exit you will find a small place where you can leave your donation.

Your contribution helps to keep this place open for other pilgrims who will pass here after you.

Inner Camino House works on a donativo basis.

Inner Camino House works
on a donativo basis.
There are no prices here.

You simply take what you need, rest for a while, and leave a donation if you wish.

Near the exit you will find a small place where you can leave your donation.

Your contribution helps to keep this place open for other pilgrims who will pass here after you.

Sleeping in the village

Inner Camino House does not offer beds or overnight stay.

If you are looking for a place to sleep,
there are two albergues and a small hotel in the village.

If you are not sure where to go, feel free to ask.

We will gladly point you in the right direction.

Sleeping in the village

Inner Camino House does not offer beds or overnight stay.

If you are looking for a place to sleep,
there are two albergues
and a small hotel in the village.

If you are not sure where to go,
feel free to ask.

We will gladly point you
in the right direction.

Practical things to know

A few practical things to know when you stop here.

Everything is self-service.

You take what you need and prepare something small for yourself.

Please wash the dishes you used and place them back where they belong so other pilgrims can use them as well.

Take the time you need to rest, but also leave space for other pilgrims who may arrive after you.

Thank you for helping to keep this place simple and welcoming for everyone who passes here.

The Inner Camino Bracelet

Near the entrance you may see a small bracelet.
It carries a round metal plate with the Inner Camino symbol.

Above the symbol are the words
Inner Camino

Below it are the words
I see Me

You are welcome to take one with you.
By wearing the bracelet you support yourself
on your own Inner Camino.

When fellow pilgrims see you wearing it,
it may also invite them to reflect on their own Inner Camino.

And after the Camino, when you look at the bracelet again,
it can bring you back for a moment
to the Camino and the experiences you had there.

For some pilgrims this helps when they feel the
effects of PCS, Post Camino Syndrome.

The bracelets are made possible by the donations of pilgrims who pass here.

The Inner Camino Bracelet

Near the entrance you may see
a small bracelet.

It carries a round metal plate with the Inner Camino symbol.

Above the symbol are the words
Inner Camino

Below it are the words
I see Me

You are welcome to take one with you.

By wearing the bracelet
you support yourself
on your own Inner Camino.

When fellow pilgrims see
you wearing it, it may also
invite them to reflect on
their own Inner Camino.

And after the Camino,
when you look at the bracelet again,
it can bring you back for a moment to the Camino and the experiences you had there.

For some pilgrims this helps when they feel the effects of PCS, Post Camino Syndrome.

The bracelets are made possible
by the donations of pilgrims
who pass here.

The Your Inner Camino Podcast

During the day, conversations often start 
naturally between pilgrims.

Sometimes these conversations touch  something deeper.

A moment on the Camino.
A realization.
A challenge that appeared along the way.

When a pilgrim feels comfortable sharing their story, 
I may invite them to record a short conversation for the
Your Inner Camino Podcast.

In this podcast pilgrims share moments 
from their Camino that stayed with them.

Moments that changed something.
Camino Provides moments.

Moments where you leave something behind.
Moments of deep revelations.
You know, these kinds of things.

The things many people walk the Camino for.

The purpose of the podcast is simple.
To support pilgrims on their Inner Camino
while they are walking.

To support pilgrims after the Camino, helping them
stay connected with the spirit they experienced
on the path and easing the feeling many pilgrims
know as PCS, Post Camino Syndrome.

To offer inspiration to live closer to what feels
true in their own life.

The Your Inner Camino Podcast is a podcast 
for pilgrims, by pilgrims.

Go to the podcast

The Your Inner Camino Podcast

During the day conversations often start naturally between pilgrims.

Sometimes these conversations touch something deeper.

A moment on the Camino.

A realization.

A challenge that appeared
along the way.

When a pilgrim feels comfortable sharing their story, 
I may invite them to record
a short conversation for the
Your Inner Camino Podcast.

In this podcast pilgrims share moments from their Camino that stayed with them.

Moments that changed something. Camino Provides moments.

Moments where you
leave something behind.

Moments of deep revelations.

You know, these kinds of things.

The things many people walk
the Camino for.

The purpose of the podcast
is simple.

To support pilgrims
on their Inner Camino
while they are walking.

To support pilgrims
after the Camino,
helping them stay connected
with the spirit they experienced
on the path and easing the
feeling many pilgrims know as
PCS, Post Camino Syndrome.

To offer inspiration to live closer to what feels true in their own life.

The Your Inner Camino Podcast
is a podcast 
for pilgrims, by pilgrims.

Go to podcast

The Your Inner Camino Meetings

At certain moments you may also come across the
Your Inner Camino Meeting.

The Camino is not only a physical walk through
the landscape.

While walking, many pilgrims also notice that 
something begins to move inside themselves.

Thoughts, memories, emotions, questions,
or new insights.

The Your Inner Camino Meeting offers a moment 
to pause and look at that inner movement.

During the meeting, pilgrims reflect on 
their experience so far.

Not to analyze it or change it, but simply to notice what is happening inside while walking the Camino.

By becoming aware of how we interpret what happens on the Camino, it becomes easier to see the difference between
the events themselves and the stories we create around them.

For many pilgrims this brings a surprising clarity.

The meeting is not therapy, coaching, or spiritual instruction.

Nothing is taught and nothing is imposed.

It is simply a moment of shared reflection with other
pilgrims who are walking their own Camino.

Meetings are sometimes held in Inner Camino House and sometimes at another location in the village

The current days, times, and location can be found on the meeting schedule page:
SCHEDULE

Read more

The Your Inner Camino Meetings

At certain moments you may
also come across the
Your Inner Camino Meeting.

The Camino is not only a physical walk through the landscape.

While walking, many pilgrims also notice that something begins to move inside themselves.

Thoughts, memories, emotions, questions, or new insights.

The Your Inner Camino Meeting offers a moment to pause and look at that inner movement.

During the meeting, pilgrims reflect on their experience so far.

Not to analyze it or change it, but simply to notice what is happening inside while walking the Camino.

By becoming aware of how we interpret what happens on the Camino, it becomes easier to see
the difference between the events themselves and the stories we create around them.

For many pilgrims this
brings a surprising clarity.

The meeting is not therapy, coaching, or spiritual instruction.

Nothing is taught and
nothing is imposed.

It is simply a moment of shared reflection with other pilgrims who are walking their own Camino.

Meetings are sometimes held in Inner Camino House
and sometimes at another
location in the village

The current days, times,
and location can be found
on the meeting schedule page:
SCHEDULE

Read more

Did you know there is also an
"Your Inner Camino Podcast?

A podcast for pilgrims by pilgrims.

Go to the podcast