Espirit du Chemin in SJPdP sold..

[mralisn]

Hello everyone,

Maybe you all have known. Only seeing for the first time this morning and looked to see if other postings about this.

Helping out a new friend for her first walk and found the alburgue, "Espirit du Chemin", in SJPdP has sold.

http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

The new owners of "Beilari" have a link:

http://www.beilari.info/en/reservations

My friend reserved a bed on an available night over a week ago and has not heard back. We will try again today to make contact.

Keep a smile,
Simeon

 

[clearskiescamino]

Interesting. I have a room booked for May 28th. I haven't received an email about this.

 

[shubertj]

Interesting. I have a room booked for May 28th. I haven't received an email about this.

We booked a place for early September 2 weeks ago and got a confirmation.
Jack

 

[CaminoKris2013]

I too am a little worried. I made my reservation a month or so and got confirmation but as Esprit, not under the new name. I sent an email. Hope to hear back this week.

 

[mralisn]

On behalf of my friend, I sent an email to Beilari this morning. I got the usual instant automated response I have seen in the past when I have booked on my own. The email notes receiving many emails and will respond soon.

I am sure this part will work out fine and will follow up in a few days if needed.

 

[Monk Moses]

I have a reservation at L'Espirit du Chemin for Sept 8th 2014. I just received an email stating that it has been sold and the new name is Beilari, new owners are Joxelu and jakline. New price of €26 for half pension. They plan on keeping everything the same.

 

[clearskiescamino]

I have received an email from the new owners advising me of this change. They also asked if I could confirm my stay. Nice touch.

 

[mralisn]

Came across the same today. Looking to assist my friend in booking bed next month. Received message today regarding being busy and would reply to bed request soon.

Beilari = pilgrim in Basque. I like it!

http://www.beilari.info/fr

 

[CaminoKris2013]

I have a reservation at L'Espirit du Chemin for Sept 8th 2014. I just received an email stating that it has been sold and the new name is Beilari, new owners are Joxelu and jakline. New price of €26 for half pension. They plan on keeping everything the same.

Me too...I tried to email a confirmation, but it wouldn't go thru as the email ended in .info vs. .com.

Now I am now kind of on the fence...not keen on the price change, and since I am stopping at Orrisson and that is already costing over 30€.

Kris

 

[Monk Moses]

I responded to the email to confirm (just responded to the email from them) and got an automated response. The link they sent looked funny, so I just responded to the original email.

 

[ivar]

I just got this e-mail as well, see below for more (including contact info).

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Hello Ivar,

«L'Esprit du Chemin» and « Beilari » welcome you.

Huberta and Arno, the hosts of the hostel «L'Esprit du Chemin» are leaving Saint Jean Pied de Port to create a new refuge on the Way of Vézelay (southern branch by Nevers.) Their new house is located 25km from Vézelay in the village "Le Chemin " (The Way).

The new hosts, Joxelu and Jakline, will be taking over «L'Esprit du Chemin», located at 40 rue de la Citadelle. The albergue will be renamed «Beilari», which means pilgrim in Basque and ‘one who awakes’. Joxelu and Jakline are devoted to making Beilari as warm and welcoming as their friends, Huberta and Arno.
For more information please visit our websites : http://www.beilari.info and http://www.espritduchemin.org .

We ask for your assistance in conveying this change to pilgrims in the next update of your internet site, brochures, or newsletters. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Cordially,

Joxelu en Jakline
Beilari,
40 rue de la citadelle
642200 Saint Jean Pied de Port, France
tel (0033).(0)559.37.2468
www.beilari.info


Huberta en Arno
L’Esprit du Chemin,
Le Chemin
58800 Anthien, France
tel (0033).(0)386.220.285
www.espritduchemin.org

 

[nalod]

Good luck to the new people and also to Huberta and Arno on their new venture.

Regards Nalod

 

[AnnieY]

Me too...I tried to email a confirmation, but it wouldn't go thru as the email ended in .info vs. .com.

Now I am now kind of on the fence...not keen on the price change, and since I am stopping at Orrisson and that is already costing over 30€.

Kris

do you have the email address please for Orrisson?

 

[Monk Moses]

do you have the email address please for Orrisson?

Here is the email for Orisson.

http://www.refuge-orisson.com/

 

[Muddie]

I have received an email from the new owners advising me of this change. They also asked if I could confirm my stay. Nice touch.

I have a booking for two weeks time and today received an email advising of change of owners and asking me to confirm with new owners if I still wished to keep my booking. I did notice the price has gone up, but still good value.

 

[AnnieY]

Here is the email for Orisson.

http://www.refuge-orisson.com/

thank you

 

[christer1]

Sjpp is not a problem in terms of accommodation. You may be sent around a bit but should be no problems worst case.

 

[Adhemar78]

do you have the email address please for Orrisson?

You can contact Orisson by filling in the contact form on their website. It took them a couple of days for them to email me a response after I sent them an enquiry using this form:
http://www.refuge-orisson.com/en/auberge_compostelle_pays_basque_contact.php

Alternatively, you can email Orisson at refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr

 

[AnnieY]

thank you , I'm planning to be in Orisson on the night of the 14th or 15th September but also need to know if there's a bed - I'm awaiting to hear - anyone else there at that time??

 

[Adhemar78]

thank you , I'm planning to be in Orisson on the night of the 14th or 15th September but also need to know if there's a bed - I'm awaiting to hear - anyone else there at that time??

I'll miss you by a week - I've booked to stay at Orisson on September 21.

 

[Al the optimist]

I sent confirmation using link provided and asked for confirmation of receipt. I got the following back

Merci pour votre courriel. Ces derniers jours nous avons reçu beaucoup de courriels. Nous travaillons vous répondre le plus rapidement possible!
Thanks for your mail. The last few days we received many many mails. We work hard to answer you as quickly as possible.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Mail. Wir haben in den letzten Tagen viele Mails empfangen. Wir arbeiten hart daran, die so schnell wie möglich zu beantworten.
Gracias por su correo. Estos días tenemos muchos e-mails. Intentaremos responderle lo más rápidamente.
Bedankt voor je mail. Wij hebben de afgelopen dagen heel veel mails ontvangen. Wij werken hard om die zo snel mogelijk te beantwoorden.

I wish them well, but I will miss Huberta and Arno. I was really looking forward to seeing them again. Hey, it's the Camino! Full of doors closing and opening.

 

[AnnieY]

I'll miss you by a week - I've booked to stay at Orisson on September 21.

I have now booked my flight and will be at Orrison 20/21 sept as I am staying with friends for a few days before so see you on the camino!

 

[Al the optimist]

They emailed back in 6 hours confirming my booking. Pretty prompt I think.

 

[petitewalker]

My husband and I will be at Orisson the night of Sept. 12th

Just got my confirmed booking.

 

[gerardcarey]

thank you , I'm planning to be in Orisson on the night of the 14th or 15th September but also need to know if there's a bed - I'm awaiting to hear - anyone else there at that time??

I'm there on Sep 12th. Takes 3 or 4 days to get a reply.
I use the contact form on their website.
Regds
Gerard

 

[gerardcarey]

My husband and I will be at Orisson the night of Sept. 12th. Just got my confirmed booking.

Me too. Look forward to seeing you!
Regds
Gerard

 

[Rani]

They emailed back in 6 hours confirming my booking. Pretty prompt I think.

I received the first confirmation link like you did have not received my confirmation of my booking, hopefully soon.

 

[Adhemar78]

I have now booked my flight and will be at Orrison 20/21 sept as I am staying with friends for a few days before so see you on the camino!

Excellent - see you in September!

 

[Al the optimist]

I received the first confirmation link like you did have not received my confirmation of my booking, hopefully soon.

Just to be on the safe side maybe you should confirm by adding a reply to your previous email conversation? When are you going?

 

[mralisn]

On behalf of my friend, I sent an email to Beilari this morning. I got the usual instant automated response I have seen in the past when I have booked on my own. The email notes receiving many emails and will respond soon.

I am sure this part will work out fine and will follow up in a few days if needed.

My friend received a very kind confirmation of her reservation for mid-June this morning. I wish the new owners much success in their new path.

Keep a smile,
Simeon

 

[Rani]

Just to be on the safe side maybe you should confirm by adding a reply to your previous email conversation? When are you going?

Thank you, I just e mailed asking for a confirmation, hopefully I will get a response back soon. Leaving on the 29th of May to start my adventure.

 

[Stefania13/14]

Hello everyone,

Maybe you all have known. Only seeing for the first time this morning and looked to see if other postings about this.

Helping out a new friend for her first walk and found the alburgue, "Espirit du Chemin", in SJPdP has sold.

http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

The new owners of "Beilari" have a link:

http://www.beilari.info/en/reservations

My friend reserved a bed on an available night over a week ago and has not heard back. We will try again today to make contact.

Keep a smile,
Simeon

Simeon.
Thanks for the info. I seem to be unable to access the website via the link http://www.beilari.info/en/reservations. Is there some other ending that I need to use from the USA? Maybe it's my browser that's the problem. I had a reservation for May 17th already but we will see what's up.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Stefania

 

[Monk Moses]

Simeon.
Thanks for the info. I seem to be unable to access the website via the link http://www.beilari.info/en/reservations. Is there some other ending that I need to use from the USA? Maybe it's my browser that's the problem. I had a reservation for May 17th already but we will see what's up.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Stefania

Stefania try this email address, it worked for me beilari.aterpea@gmail.com

Hope that helps!

Fr. Moses

 

[Rani]

Just to be on the safe side maybe you should confirm by adding a reply to your previous email conversation? When are you going?

Thanks Al, I just received my confirmation. Getting soooo excited and a bit nervous at the same time. Hope to see you on the trail, I'll have a forum badge on my pack. Starting the 29th of May

 

[CaminoKris2013]

Hello everyone,

Maybe you all have known. Only seeing for the first time this morning and looked to see if other postings about this.

Helping out a new friend for her first walk and found the alburgue, "Espirit du Chemin", in SJPdP has sold.

http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

The new owners of "Beilari" have a link:

http://www.beilari.info/en/reservations

My friend reserved a bed on an available night over a week ago and has not heard back. We will try again today to make contact.

Keep a smile,
Simeon

Well, I just received an email back today asking to confirm my reservation today. I have to admit I am on the fence on whether or not to give it up and get a bed thru the pilgrim's office...I am stopping at Orrisson (already paid). Perhaps someone who can't get into Orrisson, but wants the experience of a family style evening.

Any opinions?
Kris

 

[Stefania13/14]

Stefania try this email address, it worked for me beilari.aterpea@gmail.com

Hope that helps!

Fr. Moses

Thanks for the suggestion. It didn't work but I will keep trying.
Stefania

 

[mralisn]

Well, I just received an email back today asking to confirm my reservation today. I have to admit I am on the fence on whether or not to give it up and get a bed thru the pilgrim's office...I am stopping at Orrisson (already paid). Perhaps someone who can't get into Orrisson, but wants the experience of a family style evening.

Any opinions?
Kris

Being able to stay at Espirit du Chemin on two separate occasions helped to bring a fantastic way to start the Camino in '05 and '12. If it were me being in SJPdP again this year, I would give Beilari a go especially if already confirmed a bed for me. Could use this experience with new owners and compare. Of course there is a learning curve and the previous owners did a magnificent job for many many years.

Since you are also staying at Orisson, this could be quite spendy for some and not a problem for others. Although have not stayed in Orisson peronally, never have heard one single negative comment.

Do whichever pleases your soul and keep spirit at ease.

Keep a smile,
Simeon

 

[Shannon]

We just confirmed that we will keep our booking on June 11th.
I see the price has changed to 26 euros but I can't remember what it was before. Anyone know?
Either way we will stay but I'm curious.

 

[gerardcarey]

We just confirmed that we will keep our booking on June 11th.
I see the price has changed to 26 euros but I can't remember what it was before. Anyone know?
Either way we will stay but I'm curious.

Bed 8€, Meal 9€, Breakfast 3€.

 

[clearskiescamino]

Thanks Al, I just received my confirmation. Getting soooo excited and a bit nervous at the same time. Hope to see you on the trail, I'll have a forum badge on my pack. Starting the 29th of May

Are you staying in Beilari on the 29th Rani?
You'll definitely meet me so! I'll be there!

 

[Al the optimist]

The emails I have been receiving are from the same address provided by Fr Moses beilari.aterpea@gmail.com

 

[Stefania13/14]

The emails I have been receiving are from the same address provided by Fr Moses beilari.aterpea@gmail.com

I finally did get through and received the automatic reply. We will see if I still have a reservation soon I am sure. Thanks for the help.
Stefania

 

[petitewalker]

I finally did get through and received the automatic reply. We will see if I still have a reservation soon I am sure. Thanks for the help.
Stefania

Sorry for you people that are leaving so soon as the new owners need to start making replies. I have just recieved my second automatic reply, but I'm not going to be there till September.

 

[CaminoKris2013]

I finally did get through and received the automatic reply. We will see if I still have a reservation soon I am sure. Thanks for the help.
Stefania

Stefania,
I found that once I received the automatic reply, I received an actual reply within 48 hrs.
Kris

 

[jrewrite]

Orisson - I just got my confirmation for May 5th yesterday. After I responded again, they sent me a link for me to pay ahead of time using Paypal - it was easy all on my phone from Paris - John

 

[nikkiandbenl]

We stayed at Chemin last year and paid €23 for bed, dinner, breakfast & lunch - the price now is €30 - this is and increase of 30% - their e-mail said the price will change slightly!! It seems astonishing that they feel this is ok on the back of someone else's reputation, it doesn't bode well.

We booked for 9th May and have had it confirmed by the new owners but not sure now whether to look elsewhere. Anyone got any other recommendations please?

 

[LTfit]

I have been away from the forum as of late and only see this thread today.
L'Esprit was indeed a special place. Sad to hear but hope the new owners will continue providing the warm, caring service that Arno and Hubert a provided.

 

[Al the optimist]

I am sure that there will soon be feedback on the comparative experience between the new and the Arno and Hubert experience by NickkiandBeni and the rest of us. I am giving them the benefit of the doubt and still staying on the 10th.

 

[Kanga]

I've not stayed under new or old owners but €30 does not seem a lot to pay for dinner, bed and breakfast in France.

 

[petitewalker]

Just received my confirmation to Beilari for Sept. The price is 26 Euros for half board.

 

[Stefania13/14]

I can't believe it, I am not staying at Espirit du Chemin/ Beilari, I am staying at Le Chemin Vers L'Etoile. I guess I mixed them up because of the "Chemin" in both. Maybe it's good they changed the name so that unobservant people like me don't make the same mistake : ) LOL. If memory serves me right "Etoile" means school so maybe I need to go to school for my French - haven't studied French since 1973. Gee, did I say that?!!!
Can't wait to get to SJPP and hopefully will meet a bunch of Forum Folk!
Stefania

 

[Al the optimist]

Yes Kanga 26 euros for bed/ dinner/breakfast may sound a little high and especially compared to the previous 20 euros. But if the experience is anything like before I will not begrudge the price as I have found the communal meal there an excellent start to a camino, and I made friends I walked with/encountered along the way and in Santiago. Let's hope I am still as positive after my 10th night's sleep!

 

[petro]

I am staying there next Wednesday (May 7) trusting all will be well - will let you know

 

[petitewalker]

I am staying there next Wednesday (May 7) trusting all will be well - will let you know

Please post after your stay. We are all waiting to hear about it with the new owners.

 

[Stefania13/14]

Ok, after my last post I realized that Etoile is not "school" in French. "Ecole" is school! Gee, if I had been studying French instead of Spanish these last several months I would be upset with myself! This just makes me laugh - what a linguist I am! Hope I remember how to say anything when I get there.
If not, I will just smile a bunch and say please and thank you every chance I get : )
Stefania

 

[Rani]

Are you staying in Beilari on the 29th Rani?
You'll definitely meet me so! I'll be there!

Hi Clear Skies, I will be at Beilari on the 28th, hope to see you. Starting the trail on the 29th.