Spiritual Directors International offers pilgrimages to sacred sites around the world.

Pilgrims say ...

Interfaith Pilgrimage to Israel & Palestine, 2010



Perhaps the greatest gift of the pilgrimage for me was to experience the holy in the faces of my fellow pilgrims, each with different experiences, homelands, faith traditions, and languages. And the presence of love between and among us was revelatory and transformative.

If you yearn to walk with pilgrims open to all faiths and traditions;  learn and experience in the culture, and have time for interior transformation; go for an SDI pilgrimage.

The planning and organization was excellent.  The spiritual experience was invaluable.

It is OK to be who one is now as one grows into what is next according to the journey.

That it is extremely well organized, that the group of people who participate are exceptional companions, that it is a sacred experience, (not a tour), marked by intention, prayer, and respect for the land, the people, the traditions, and comfortable for any and all faith traditions.

Great community, great support, great guides for a spiritual journey.

An SDI Pilgrimage is beyond destination, it is a journey to one's soul. Traveling with spiritual companions of many faiths in a spirit of good-will, respect, and openness is divine.


Pilgrimage into Celtic Spirituality: Dublin, Ireland 2009

My heart was changed by the experience: God was surely present.

A transformational experience—well thought out itinerary, good educational background for the sites we would see, the incorporation of prayer rituals, good companions.

It was a very meaningful time both because of what was planned and because of the many spontaneous and beautiful unfoldings that happened along the way.

The pilgrimage experience was more than I could have hoped for. I loved holding each day in prayer and providing listening space for each person who wanted to share significant moments...

Experiencing inner wisdom while connecting with outer community.

Since the beginning of time, at the very heart of us we are more alike than different!

A significant experience was to witness the depth of community among so many different people coming together as ONE - a model for a world of peace, balance and harmony.

A Pilgrimage with Spiritual Companions: Machu Picchu, Peru 2008

The connection and communion between people … fellow companions as well as opportunities to 'engage' with local people and the mutual caring and respect that was communicated.

I imagine that God was pleased to see the love and support that we showed one another. Also, I think God must have been pleased to see the wonder on our faces when we saw the beauties of His creation.

The beauty and diversity of the land and its people.

That I saw with the eyes of my heart a world larger and greater than the space in which I live.

I accidentally left my guide book on the plane that brought me from Miami, Florida, USA to Lima, Peru. The loss of my guidebook grew to symbolize my need to let go of detailed planning, must dos, and facts. I realized there was a reason for the loss and decided rather than my customary way of absorbing facts, I would seek to learn through observation of countryside, animal life, people, ancient ruins, and exchanges with other pilgrims. Later at home my spiritual director asked me, "What would it be like to live your daily life as a pilgrimage?" Yes, indeed ... I'm pondering how to live more fully with a daily purpose and a set intention to live more fully in each moment as an observer of beauty, darkness, and life. Something tells me this will be a lifelong process.

I became comfortable with living into the mystery! I am somewhat more able to be present in the moment.

I came to see Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. To have done so with such great people made it a blessing beyond expectations.

The two weeks away from home gives one a chance to be open to new people and experiences. It's a chance also to test one's strengths, sensitivities and flexibility in a gently structured environment.

This is a special opportunity far exceeding other travels...

A  truly meaningful way to experience God's world.

Enter into the experience with an open mind and an open heart, and you will receive more than you can imagine.Click this link to discover future pilgrimage opportunities.