The southwestern portion of the United States is full of some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet, from the towering spires of Zion and red rocks of Sedona to the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the expansive the Colorado Plateau.

And yet such immense natural beauty exists as a backdrop to very real need. The Camino Institute's domestic seminars, run in the Verde Valley region near Sedona, Arizona, provide a remarkable experience that immerses our clients in the wonders of this part of our country while sponsoring a charitable project that helps a family in need.

By partnering with proven, reputable agencies serving local families, Camino enables our client groups a personal encounter with a new community and an chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Our weeklong trip will be based in Sedona, assisting with a small but meaningful service project managed by the Verde Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity. This chapter is specifically dedicated to helping those in the region who have inadequate housing, especially the elderly, veterans, and the disabled.

Part of our time will be invested in experiencing the local culture and breathtaking landscape, with visits to places like the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and Monument Valley Tribal Park. Our group will participate in a traditional Navajo sweat lodge ceremony, an ancient spiritual experience that complements the reflective component of the Camino experience.  

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This eye-opening encounter with the realities of poverty within the borders of our own country invites cohort members to deep reflection. Our discussions will attempt to examine the root causes of these conditions, and consider how the experience can affect our mentality and practices moving forward. 

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