THE ESSENTIALS

• Immersive Christian Martyrdom Experience
• Three Days Intensive Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Trials
• No Cell Phones (30 mins at end of each day for check in)
• Strict military/monastic environment
• Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Provided
• Bunk-House Lodging Provided
• Ignatian Retreat meets Military Boot Camp
• Open to men ages 18 to 60

The Martyrs' Walk is based out of Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina 20 miles Southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina at 35.1090° N / 81.0474° W.    The Walk begins promptly at 12:00 on Day 1 and ends promptly at 20:00 on Day 3.   See The Horarium for additional details on the schedule.  

There will be no tolerance for tardiness or deviation. 

If flying in from out of town, Candidates will need to ensure they arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with enough time for transport to Camp Thunderbird in order to be present for Formation at 12:00.  Candidates will be responsible for their own transport to and from Camp Thunderbird.  

If traveling from out of town and unable to arrive in time for Formation on Day 1 or leave after 20:00 on Day 3, shelter will be provided to candidates at no additional cost for the day before and after the event.   Just get there.

 The Martyrs' Walk includes the basic 

essentials you will need for survival. 

BODILY SURVIVAL

-Shelter 

-Bedding

-Sustenance

-Endurance

-Clothing

-Fire

SPIRITUAL SURVIVAL

-Prayer

-Discipline

-Brotherhood

-Exercise

-Confidence

-Courage

-Fire

*Contact us for payment arrangements, group pricing. and scholarships.