Trade the beach for the Basilica. We’re heading north for a week of massive shrines, deep prayer, and zero cell service at the cabin. Lock in for the best week of the semester. For young men ages 18-23.

Itinerary

Friday, March 13, 2026 – Meet at the airport gate, fly out of Austin on flight WN1592 at 1:40 pm, drive up to the cabin “Apple Creek Whitetails” near Gillette, WI

Saturday-Monday – Chill at the cabin for four nights

Tue, March 17 – Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion, drive to Milwaukee and stay in Waukesha at the Schoenstatt Fathers Retreat Center

Wed, March 18 – Visit Schoenstatt sites: Shrines in Waukesha and Milwaukee, Movement house, free night

Thursday, March 19 – Visit Holy Hill Basilica

Friday, March 20 – Mass at St. Josaphat’s Basilica, fly back to Austin on flight WN2247 at 1:05 pm

Cost and payment schedule

Total cost (includes lodging, transportation, breakfast daily and meals for at least 4 days)

$600

Due at registration: $300

Due on Feb 20, 2026: Remainder of the $600 total

Follow up payments on this page

Flights and group size

We’ll get a group flight through American Airlines, which means we can’t take less than 10 people. The group size is capped at 15 people.

Registration

Deadline for sign up was Feb 13, 2026, but there are still a few spots left so feel free to sign up until Feb 20.