Melissa Jantz

To go on pilgrimage is to embark on a journey that is both physical and spiritual. Pilgrimages help us slow down, disrupt our normal rhythms and ways of operating, and open us up to things we might not be open to in daily life. They provide an opportunity to challenge ourselves beyond what we think we can do. You might think of a pilgrimage as “a retreat on your feet.” This 10-mile trek across San Francisco will provide the opportunity for you and your traveling companion to integrate mind, body, and soul while helping you to slow down, notice exterior and interior movements, and engage in meaningful conversations along the way. All the while, we will be immersed in the rich and varied cityscape of lesser-known San Francisco streets, parks, greenways, and neighborhoods.

Melissa, along with her husband Jamin, will be your guides, offering information about the trail as well as prompts and invitations for conversation and reflection. Together we will explore themes of movement and stillness, experiencing change, and being on the journey.

Participants sign up in pairs. Consider someone you’d like to spend the day with—someone you’d like to get to know or deepen your relationship with. This could be a friend, a spouse, a son or daughter, co-worker; the choice is yours.

When: October 10, 2026 *Registration deadline in October 9 at 6pm.

Starting location: Mission Blue, 144 Leland Ave.

Ending location: Tillage, 1410 Irving St.

Starting at 8:30am; ending no later than 3pm

Cost: $50 per pair (please Venmo @Melissa-Jantz upon registering)

What to expect: We will hike 10 miles of the Crosstown Trail together. The terrain changes from paved sidewalks to gravel and dirt paths. There are a good number of hills and staircases.

What to bring: Water, sunscreen, snacks

What to wear: Sturdy walking shoes, layers

Facilitator: Melissa Jantz; Melissa is a spiritual director and co-founder of Tillage. She has led many groups along the Crosstown Trail and hiked the Camino de Santiago with her husband, Jamin, who will co-facilitate.

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