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Kariwak Village Holistic Haven & Hotel, Tobago
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On Tobago there is a little legend - the charming small hotel and restaurant known
simply as the Kariwak. In the realm of small hotels of the Caribbean, the Kariwak has carved a distinctive niche with its
award winning 2 acre garden bursting with tropical shrubs, foliage and flowering trees filled with bird song, dominated by
the thatched roof ajoupa and its teak floor ... the venue for TaiChi, yoga, gentle stretching exercises, Buddhist meditation
sessions and similar holistic activities.
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The Kariwak kitchen is supplied with abundant fresh herbs from the garden,
those same herbs are lovingly transformed into delicious Caribbean meals which are served with a friendly smile in the open
air restaurant. The activities include yoga, tai-chi and gentle morning
stretch combining both yoga and gi gong. The classes take place in the beautiful thatched teak-floored ajoupa and are complimentary
to all guests. Whether an expert or a beginner, the feedback from all is that the morning classes
are a delightful way to start the day. Not only are the classes refreshing, but one is surrounded by the chatter of birds
and gentle sounds from ponds and fountains
Accommodation
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24 Rooms – 18 poolside (in cabanas) and 6 garden
rooms
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All rooms are ground floor and surrounded by gardens
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Rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults
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Some interconnecting rooms available for families
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Children up to 12 stay free
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Queen Bed, Single Bed
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Air Conditioned
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Shower – Hot and Cold
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Telephone
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Maid Service
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Cribs available on request
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In room safes
Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Beaches,
Facilities:
- Fresh water pool surrounded by patio and tropical gardens
- Chaise lounge chairs
- Beach towels
- Outdoor Jaccuzzi and Waterfall
- Lush tropical gardens - a home for varied and lively bird
life
- 3-4 minute walk to popular Store Bay Beach
- Complimentary daily shuttle to idyllic Pigeon Point Beach
- A thatched roof open-air Ajoupa with a teak floor is restricted
to users wearing no shoes. It holds 75 persons theatre style
- Two thatched roof open-air rooms with tiled floors are available for between 30 persons meeting-room style and 70 persons
theatre style
Not surprisingly, the hotel has a well established herb
garden - rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, chive, parsley coriander - that is essential as it supplies the kitchen with all
the fresh herbs that Kariwak' s cuisine is famous for.
The garden is alive with the subtle and invigorating scents of
these herbs.
The open air Kariwak Village Restaurant
has an unmistakably Caribbean ambience - thatched roofs, tiled floors, coral stone walls, bamboo and rattan furnishings. The
Kariwak restaurant has established an enviable reputation for its special Caribbean and Creole cuisine prepared under Cynthia's
watchful guidance ... serving wholesome and imaginative meals governed by the freshest ingredients available in the market.
The menu features Tobago's freshly caught sea food daily plus a range of healthy vegetarian options.
Full breakfast, lunch,
and dinner served
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Generous use of fresh herbs from the hotel’s own
herb garden
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Homemade breads, ice creams, yogurt, teas
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Salads and sandwiches available between meals
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Buffet dinner on Friday and Saturdays
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The Schedule (subject to change) -
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Monday 7.30 - 8.30 am Morning Stretch in the Ajoupa
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Tuesday 7.30 -8.30 am Yoga in the Ajoupa
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Thursday 7.30 - 8.30 am Morning Stretch in the Ajoupa
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Friday 7.30 - 8.30 am Yoga in the Ajoupa
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Saturday 7.30 - 8.30 am Tai Chi in the Ajoupa
Massage Treatments available here are: Ayurvedic Marma; Deep
Tissue; Lymphatic Drainage;Reflexology; Holistic Massage integreating Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology and Reiki
The therapists are qualified professionals and they incorporate
in each massage their own unique combination of techniques
Tai Chi
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beginners, experienced students, all ages, all physical conditions - everyone is welcome to participate in the weekly seminar
/ workshop on the ancient internal martial art of Tai Chi Chuan. Under the eye of an experienced and creative instructor,
or Sifu in Chinese, guests are introduced to the philosophy and principles of Tai Chi as a martial art, how it removes stress,
de-toxifies the internal organs, boosts the immune system and promotes health and longevity.Guests are guided through a number
of simple but powerful exercises, Chi Kong, and encouraged to feel what is Tai Chi. Your qualified instructors David and Dawn
have between them 41 years experience of martial arts including Chi Kong and Tai Chi Chuan. Their hope is that the Tai Chi
experience will change your life.
Hatha Yoga Yoga is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing body, mind and spirit.Through Hatha Yoga
- toning and relaxing the body and stilling the mind, you
begin to glimpse a state of inner peace which is your true nature
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Kariwak's garden creates an oasis
of peace and serenity.
To quote Island Life magazine "Allan and Cynthia have created a tropical paradise".
Over
100 different trees, plants shrubs could be found in the garden.
These in turn attract numerous birds and butterflies
– too many species to list here! The flow of water from the fountains and ponds throughout the garden create a
soothing atmosphere. Shaded areas abound, providing restful spots perfect for reading, bird-watching or just reflecting.
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