The Dominican Republic ECK 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

1. 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: Contact them directly at info@naturacabana.com or 1-849-214-7010 for availability (mention ECKANKAR for the special room rates). Use WhatsApp to avoid international rates. The website does not show all availability.

2. 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 Natural Cabana. On the Airbnb map you’ll see Natura Cabana on the waterfront).

3. 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 50 USD per night for a one-bedroom Studio or 80 USD for a two-bedroom Condo. The rooms are basic but comfortable. For reservations: Booking.com After booking mention ECKANKAR for special room rates. WhatsApp 1-809-975-7727 perlamarinaapartman@gmail.com

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. 

You can coordinate your transfer with a local transportation company for a flat rate shuttle van from and to the airport (Pay the shuttle in cash/USD). Please contact jojimtourstransport@gmail.com, www.Jojimtours.com, or call/Whats App 1-809-967-7281, 1-829-719-8544.

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. Additional details are in this PDF .

Registration

If you are coming: Please e-mail resaenrd@gmail.com

This helps with our planning.

Seminar Donation Fees

FREE for Guests – Saturday and Sunday Program

Eckankar students: Preregistration 70 US until October 31st, 2026. 80 USD starting November 1st, 2026.

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Additional activities on Friday

HU Chant on the beach 8:30 am – Natura Cabana Beach

Contemplation Walk at 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Meet at Natura Cabana)

  3:30-4:30 pm Discussion Circles in Spanish and English and additional Young Adult Discussion Group. 7.00 pm Meet and Greet other Seminar attendees at “the Deck” in Natura Cabana.

Restaurants and Map of the area