Common Ground Pilgrimages
Immersive travel for the reader & wanderer
Together we’ll step into a beloved book, share in ritual and reflection, and return home carrying meaning that lasts. Join a small circle of fellow travelers for a retreat where reading, writing, and walking become pathways to connection, clarity, and renewal.
The Common Ground Experience
Est. 2018Books, paths, and community — woven together.
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Featured Trips
What our pilgrims are saying
“This was a truly magical, soul-filling experience I have had a hard time explaining to others. In a world that seems determined to make us feel isolated, spending a week with kind, intelligent, interesting people from around the world who are bound by the love of a book is a priceless experience.”
“Common Ground pilgrimages are a beautiful way to take some time away from my hectic life. I leave feeling more sure of myself, more creative, and inspired by the fantastic people I have met.”
“If you’re on the fence about going, just go. You won’t regret it.”
“The magic of Common Ground pilgrimages is their ability to take a beloved novel and make it the foundation for an experience of renewal and expansion.”
This trip is available for registration at 2pm ET on Wednesday, July 29th.
March 22nd - 26th, 2027 • Casper ter Kuile & Vanessa Zoltan
Join Casper ter Kuile and Vanessa Zoltan to return to Scotland, delving into the text that solidified their deep friendship, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Pilgrims will enjoy meals both delicious and comforting, gorgeous highland views, and engaging community conversation.
What’s Included
Four nights in a shared or private room at Atholl Palace in Pitlochry, Scotland
All meals from dinner on March 22nd to breakfast on March 26th
Transportation within Scotland from the afternoon of March 22nd to midday on March 26th
One-on-one chaplaincy sessions
Daily class time with Casper and Vanessa
Scenic walks, satisfying meals, and opportunities to enjoy spa amenities
Customized journal & writing pen
Please Read! All registrants must read and agree to our Terms & Conditions
Shared Rooming: If you wish to share a room with another person, you will each purchase your own shared rooms. This enables us to functionally receive one registration form per participant. On your registration form, you should indicate the name of the person you wish to room with, and they should do the same in return.
Please do not purchase a private room if you prefer to share a room with another participant. If you are curious about what we have left in stock as you make your plans to purchase a pilgrimage, you can email our team at commonground@notsorryproductions.com, and we will be happy to help you make the right call.