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PILGRIMAGE TO BEAUTY
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In the Footsteps of
​Blessed Stanley Rother

July 23-30, 2025
Antigua - Lake Atitlán
​Guatemala
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What you want to know...

This unique pilgrimage has a limited number of spots because of the solitude and peace we mean to create for you.  The life and mission of Blessed Stanley Rother is one of inspiration and love, of justice and hope, and of courage and resurrection. Our pilgrimage will take you to the very spot of his martyrdom and bring you into relationship with the people that he loved and served.  The picturesque surroundings of Lake Atitlán are ideal for connecting with spouses or friends, for prayer, and active leisure. 

Our goal is to create a transformative experience like none other for our pilgrims and to help cultivate hope for the people of Santiago. Because of our devotion to Blessed Stanley, we also aim to employ professionals from the local community to guide us and prepare our meals. Rest and relax in beautiful lodging and gardens. Enjoy local coffee, chocolate, and daily naps in a hammock. Up for an adventure, we take daily optional trips to remote lakeside mayan villages for shopping, church visits, and artisan workshops. 

Included in your pilgrimage:
  • Rustic luxury lakeside lodging 
  • Two large locally grown and prepared meals per day
  • All ground and water transportation and transfers 
  • Local tips and insider recommendations and discounts
  • Daily (optional) guided adventures and experiences
  • Lots of time for meditation and prayer, exercise, stretching, napping.​
Registration Deadlines
Double
​Occupancy
Single
​Occupancy
By April 30, 2025
$3,000
$4,500
After April 30, 2025
$3,500
$5,000
*$1,000 deposit due at registration
**Payment plans available
***Contact us for Family and Group rates
Questions?
Reserve your spot!

Rest. Pray. Experience Beauty.

Itinerary

There is nothing mandatory on the itinerary. Stay busy on an adventure or just soak up the beauty. It's all up to you. 
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Wednesday, July 23 - Travel by air to Guatemala City. Dinner and overnight in Antigua, Guatemala. 

Thursday, July 24 - Breakfast. Explore and enjoy Antigua. Dinner and overnight in Antigua. 

Friday, July 25 - Breakfast. Optional mass for the Feast of St. James. Ground transport to Panajachel, Guatemala. Boat transport to lakeside estate. Rest. Pray. Dinner and overnight. 
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Saturday, July 26 - Breakfast. Rest. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the lakeside estate. Optional boat trip to San Juan for weaving workshop and art. Dinner and overnight at lakeside estate.
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Sunday, July 27 - Breakfast. Boat trip to Santiago Atitlán. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church, place of martyrdom and where remains of Blessed Stanley Rother are enshrined. Visit and pray in the room where he died and here more about his life's legacy. Dinner and overnight at lakeside estate.

Monday, July 28 - Breakfast. Boat trip back to Santiago Atitlán to celebrate Bl. Stanley's feast day by visiting and serving the people he loved well during his 13 years in Guatemala. Dinner and overnight at lakeside estate.

Tuesday, July 29 - Breakfast. Rest. Optional boat trip to San Marcos for a morning hike. Ground Transport to Guatemala City. Dinner and overnight at exquisite hotel in the city.  

Wednesday, July 30 - Breakfast. Ground Transport to airport.
​Fly home.


Sponsor a pilgrim!

We truly believe that Blessed Stanley Rother is a powerful witness in our day. His faith, courage and relentless love of his people is in inspiration to hundreds of thousands. If you would like to support the furthering of his cause please consider sponsoring a friend, a seminarian, a priest, or religious. You can now make a tax-deductible donation through Amigos de Apla's to sponsor a pilgrim on an upcoming Pilgrimage to Beauty!
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