A sacred forest eco-village in the heart of the Dominican Republic

The Ancestral Immersion Retreat takes place at EcoAldeaRD, a quiet and spacious forest eco-village designed for ceremony, reflection, and community life.

Villa Alta Gracia: A Land That Holds Ceremony

The retreat is hosted at EcoAldeaRD, located in Los Arroyones, San José del Puerto (Villa Altagracia), Dominican Republic. This land offers an expansive, nature-rich environment that supports ancestral gatherings, deep listening, and collective connection.

Surrounded by native forest, mountains, and rivers, EcoAldeaRD invites participants into stillness—creating the conditions for reconnection with the land, with oneself, and with one another.

Surrounded by Nature & Spaces for Community Life

EcoAldeaRD is immersed in lush, largely untouched vegetation and thoughtfully designed to support communal living in harmony with the natural environment. The land offers multiple natural and shared spaces for ceremony, rest, exploration, and daily community life, allowing silence, nature, and connection to guide the rhythm of the retreat.

The eco-village is surrounded by native forest and mountain landscapes, offering natural spaces that invite stillness, exploration, and deep connection with the land.

Native forest and mountain landscapes
Internal walking trails and viewpoints
Freshwater rivers and waterfalls
Access to the sacred Salto del Indio waterfall
Quiet, secluded spaces for reflection

EcoAldeaRD provides shared spaces that support daily community life while honoring the surrounding environment, creating a living village experience where connection unfolds naturally.

Sacred Landmarks of the Territory

The land also holds Alto de Fabiola, a 570-meter natural viewpoint reached by a forest hike. From its summit, participants experience expansive views of the surrounding landscape—offering perspective, grounding, and deep connection with the territory.

Nearby, the Salto del Indio waterfall offers a powerful, intimate natural space for prayer, contemplation, and ceremonial presence.

From Santo Domingo

(approximately 45–60 minutes)

Directions:

1. Drive north on the Duarte Highway toward Villa Altagracia.
2. Pass the Planta de Jugos Rica.
3. Look for the Parador Viverde.
4. Turn into the access road located between these two landmarks.
5. Follow the road into the community of Los Arroyones.

If the internal road is wet and your vehicle is not 4x4, you may need to park at the lower part of the finca and walk up to the eco-village.

Arriving Is Part of the Journey

The path to EcoAldeaRD is an invitation to slow down and enter the retreat with intention. Surrounded by forest, silence, and water, the land welcomes you into a space of presence and remembrance.