April 11 – 13, 2025 – Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park, NY

What is ECKANKAR?

Our Featured Speakers

Dr. Alain Le Guillou

Alain’s focus will be on mastering practical aspects of the spiritual life. Developing an approach to apprenticeship and a working relationship with fully realized beings.

Steve Mallett

The journey only truly starts with recognition and acceptance of who and where we are in this very moment. Steve shares tips on practicing the art of loving life in any situation.

Liz Mallett

Liz will share her journey of navigating fear and worry, while exploring the spiritual art of surrender and inner peace.

Laura Blank

Developing the qualities of self discipline and patience and how they help us to maneuver through the ups and downs of everyday life will be central to Laura's topics this weekend.

Listen to a recent talk by Laura at a major seminar, titled, "My Shelter in the Forest"

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

6:00pm - 7:00pmFRIDAY COMMUNITY DINNER

CATERED EVENING MEAL

Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with fellow students and guests while listening to live music provided by talented ECK creative artists.
NOTE: Dinner service will end promptly at 7pm to allow the program to begin on time.

7:00pm - 9:00pmFRIDAY EVENING PROGRAM

APPRENTICESHIP:
MASTERING THE SMALL STEPS. WORKING WITH GOD REALIZED BEINGS

A full evening program for all attendees that includes a special presentation by Dr. Alain Le Guillou on the topic of working with the highest order of spiritual mentors.

8:00am - 10:00amSATURDAY EARLY MORNING

NURTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Special gatherings for current students of Eckankar. This will include a general initiates meeting at 9:00 am featuring presentations covering topics of high interest to the community. Topics will include: "Becoming Our Own True Selves" as well as a panel discussion allowing each panelist to present, "My Favorite Spiritual Exercise." For newcomers who are not yet studying the teachings of ECK there will be an introductory session for any who would like to learn about the basic precepts of Eckankar.

10:30am - 4:00pmSATURDAY DAYTIME

THE EMERGENCE OF LOVE AND SERVICE

Immerse yourself in a day of spiritual exploration!
In both the morning and afternoon sessions you'll have a choice of three types of events:
1. Specialized workshops
2. Interactive roundtable discussions
3. "Satsang Intensive" gatherings which focus deeply on a current spiritual topic.

Between these two sessions will be a lunch break from 12:00pm to 1:45pm.

7:00pm - 9:00pmSATURDAY EVENING MAIN STAGE

LIVING THE GOLDEN CONTRACT

The evening program will feature in-depth talks and creative arts performances. Topics will include: "Mastering the Moments" and "Give to Life of What You Have" as well as a keynote address by our featured guest speakers from England, Liz and Steve Mallett.

9:00am - NoonSUNDAY MORNING MAIN STAGE

FREEDOM AND CONSECRATION

Conclude the weekend with a full morning program featuring an uplifting selection of inspiring talks, an interactive panel with all four of our featured presenters, and creative arts performances. Topics include: "Mastery vs Mastership" as well as a keynote address by guest presenter, Laura Blank.

Spiritual Services, Hospitality and Newcomers Tables

In addition to the programming described above, there will be tables set up to support various additional activities. Spiritual Services will also have a room set aside for quiet contemplation as well as any private spiritual services based meetings needed.

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READY TO REGISTER?

You may:

Pre-register and pay here on line with a credit card and you'll be all set.

If you don't want to pre-register and/or pay online, please call the number below and pre-register on the phone.

You may register at the door if you like. Suggested at-the-door donations are $80 for the primary ECK student and $60 for each additional adult ECK student.

All donations cover the whole weekend of events. The Friday dinner CANNOT be ordered at the door. It must be ordered well in advance. For those who have not purchased the dinner, there are many nearby restaurants as well as one in the hotel.

HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY HERE:
The primary person registering should fill out all the information for him/herself and then click "Add Another Registrant" in order to include family members or guests to the final registration.

For zero amounts, don't type in $0, simply leave the "Donation Amount" field empty.

REGISTRATION BY PHONE OR ANY QUESTIONS: Call Steve at 585-875-9004

Seminar Registration

  • Free, but any donation amount is welcomed

  • Suggested Donation $70, but any donation amount is welcomed

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SEMINAR HOTELS

There are two official hotels connected to the seminar weekend.

The main seminar hotel is:


The Hilton Garden Inn
30 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065

This is the facility where the seminar itself will be taking place.
To book your hotel room for the seminar weekend, click HERE.
Special discount rates are available for seminar attendees.
You can also book a room by calling the hotel at 518-914-5088.
Let them know you’re with the Eckankar event for the seminar rate of $129.00.

When the special seminar allotment of rooms are gone, you may still be able to book a room at their usual commercial rate.



The secondary seminar hotel is:


Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park
Clifton Park Center Mall
42 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

The Homewood Suites, are located just across the parking lot from the Hilton Garden Inn.
To book a room click HERE. At this point there is no discounted rate. 

You can also book a room by calling the hotel at 518-371-2000.


Additional Hotels

 

Best Western—617 Plank Rd, Clifton Park – (518) 371-1811
Courtyard by Marriott Albany—627 Plank Rd, Clifton Park – (518) 579-6100
Hampton Inn—620 Plank Rd, Clifton Park – (518) 373-2345
Residence Inn Albany—1740 Rte 9, Clifton Park
LaQuinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham—1749 Rte 9, Clifton Park – (518) 374-4444
Holiday Inn Express—18 Clifton Park Village Rd, Clifton Park – (518) 579-3000
Red Roof Inn—41 Old Rte 146, Clifton Park – (518) 373-0222
Park Manor Hotel—7 Northside Dr, Clifton Park – (518) 280-9258

 


TRANSPORTATION FROM TRAIN STATION TO HILTON GARDEN INN

There are no shuttles from the Albany-Rensselaer train station to the Hilton Garden Inn

Duffy”s Taxi—$55 for one person and $5 for each additional passenger  518-433-8400

Boss Lady Taxi—$50 for one person and $1 for each additional passenger  518-605-1683

Yellow Cab in Albany—For a van which holds up to 6 people—$60 plus $5 for each additional passenger  518-434-2222

Lyft—about $49

Uber—Dependent on traffic conditions and weather conditions—about $42

ATTENTION: There may be other companies or drivers approaching you at the train station. They may not be legitimate.

SEE YOU IN APRIL!!

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