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

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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

For the full program, click HERE

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 ECKists along with a fine arts slide show of works by ECK 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 workshop by Bob Lawton and Jamie Fairley, entitled A Journey Through Consciousness. The featured speaker for the evening is Dr. Alain Le Guillou, on 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: "Show Me What I’m Seeing from a Spiritual Point of View," "Growing Together in Love," and 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: "The Inner and Outer Challenges of Spiritual Freedom" 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: "Becoming Our Own True Selves," a special talk by Rodney Jones, "A Master, a Mentor, and a Friend" and the 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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PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

HOWEVER, We'd love to have you attend our seminar.
Simply come to the seminar and register at the door.

Guests who are new to Eckankar are welcome as our guests at no charge.
Current students of Eckankar can pay the suggested donation of $80 for the weekend ($60 additional family members) or since it's a free-will donation, you may pay what you can.


For those who have pre-ordered the Friday meal, 
it will be a full buffet with the following selections
 and includes gluten free and nut allergy free choices.

                        BREAD: Herb Focaccia

                        SALAD: Garden

                        ENTREES: Salmon, Chicken Masala, Vegetarian Lasagna

                        SIDES: Green beans, Roasted Potatoes

                        DESSERT: Strawberry Shortcake

Plus Coffee, Tea and Water

Seminar Registration is available at the door. Pre-registration is now sold out.

  • Free, but any donation amount is welcomed

  • Suggested Donation $80, but any donation amount is welcomed

  • Suggested Donation $60, but any donation amount is welcomed

    Friday Evening Meal

    • Adult Buffet Dinner

      Order your meal by end of day, Sunday April 6, to ensure availability.
      At the event, dinner will be served between 6 and 7pm ONLY as the mainstage program begins promptly at 7.

      $40.00 ea.

    • Child (under 12)

      Order your meal by end of day, Sunday April 6, to ensure availability.
      At the event, dinner will be served between 6 and 7pm ONLY as the mainstage program begins promptly at 7.

      $15.00 ea.

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    SEMINAR HOTELS

    There are many hotel options for visitors to our weekend seminar. 

    Most of these are within 2 to 5 minutes from the seminar site and are priced very reasonably.


    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



    The seminar will take place at:


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

    Though most rooms at this hotel have already been taken,
    if you wish to try to book a room there, click HERE or call 518-914-5088.


    The secondary seminar hotel is:


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

    But again, those rooms are reported to be already gone.
    If you wish to try to book a room there click HERE or call 518-371-2000. 


    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.

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