Your personal invitation
The Eckankar Dominican Republic HI Conference and Soul Adventure Seminar is an opportunity to take another step on your spiritual journey of self-discovery, God-discovery, and beyond. Through interactive workshops, talks, spiritual discussions, spiritual exercises, and shared insights with other God seekers, you’ll find tools to open your heart to more divine love. Come for a spiritual vacation with an opportunity to serve and share with like-minded Souls.
Seminar Location
The Seminar will be held at the Natura Cabana Hotel & Spa in Perla Marina, just outside the town of Cabarete, Dominican Republic. This gated community has a semi-private beach on the Atlantic Ocean nestled on the northern coast. Cabarete is widely renowned for its sun-soaked beaches, vibrant lifestyle and as the “water sports capital” of the Caribbean is a popular destination for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. It features warm temperatures year-round.
Lodging
Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa is an ECO resort featuring beachfront bungalows with 1-3 bedrooms (Only selected Bungalows feature AC, all have ceiling fans). Located on a pristine beach with waves ideal for body surfing. The on-site international cuisine restaurant features healthy food and open air dining. To make a reservation: Email:reservation@naturacabana.com, or phone: 1-809-571-1507 (mention ECKANKAR for the special room rates)
Airbnb properties. There is an array of affordable Villas or Apartments that can be rented through Airbnb. (Make sure it is located in the residential area “Perla Marina“ in Cabarete for easy walking distance to the Seminar site.)
Beachwalk Hotel in Perla Marina. This Basic Hotel is within the Perla Marina gated community, approximately a 10 minute walk to the Seminar Hotel, and the beach. Prices range from 40 USD per night for a one-bedroom Studio or 80 USD for a two-bedroom Condo. The rooms are basic but comfortable. For reservations: WhatsApp 1-809-975-7727 perlamarinaapartman@gmail.com (mention ECKANKAR for special room rates)
How to get here
The closest Airport to the Seminar location is Puerto Plata Airport (POP) a 25 minute Taxi or shuttle ride. Next is Santiago airport (STI), about a 2-hour taxi ride or the Santo Domingo airport (SDQ), about a 4-hour taxi ride.
For Seminar guests we are cooperating with a local transportation company for a flat rate shuttle van from and to the airport (Pay the shuttle in cash/USD). If you’d like to use this service, simply send your flight details to Mark at sharehu@gmail.com. We’ll arrange for transportation to your hotel. (JoJim Tours: WhatsApp 1-809-967-7281, www.Jojimtours.com.)
Travel Requirements for visiting Dominican Republic
Before your flight visit https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/ to apply for an E-ticket from the D.R. government. You’ll create separate QR codes to print out or put on your phone for both your arriving and return flight. You’ll also need your passport and flight information. At one point it will ask where you’re staying. Search for and press “Natura Cabana” on the long list. (AirBnB will not work with their system). For E-ticket instructions: video instructions.
Registration, Questions, and Assistance:
For more information send an e mail to: resaenrd@gmail.com
Or call Mark Richardson 1-952-426-9333 or Claudia Schwarz at 1-809-913-0895
We’ll accept your Seminar Donation at the Registration desk of the Seminar.
Youth and Children Welcome!
A children’s and youth room with creative activities is available on Saturday.
Seminar Donation:
FREE for Guests – Saturday Program
Eckankar students: 40 USD (Saturday, Sunday)
HI Conference & Seminar: 60 USD (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Registration desk opens 1 hour before the program starts. (Please remember to bring your ECK ID to attend the HI Conference)
Additional activities on Friday:
Excursions in the area and to nearby towns available (at an additional cost)
Chela HU Chant on the beach 8:30 am
Contemplation Walk on the beach 9:30 am