for more info on the rooms) Kariwak has 24 thoughtfully appointed rooms each with its own private bathroom and patio. 18 cabana style rooms are nestled around the pool and the remaining 6 are tucked away in the back gardens, All the rooms are airconditioned, equipped with a safe, a radio alarm clock. hair dryer, iron and ironing boards. However, should you choose to bring your own please note that the voltage in Tobago is 110/220 V with American style 3 prong outlets. Cribs are provided for babies. CONFERENCE / RETREAT SPACES for more details of the retreat spaces) Kariwak offers the ideal facilities for almost any kind of group event from yoga retreats to poetry readings, from to business meetings. We offer a variety of options for small to medium sized gatherings including our signature open air thatched Ajoupas, the surrounding gardens and our modern conference room. Warmly embraced by the peacefulness of these natural spaces and deliciously supported by the services of the on-site restaurant, your Kariwak event is sure to be a memorable one. for full list of plants and birds) Winner of the Prime Minister;s Award for best gardens, two years running, Kariwak;s gardens are a nature lovers dream. There is also a sizeable kitchen garden where we grow the majority of the herbs that are such an essential part of Kariwak cuisine and the smells of fresh cut rosemary and thyme often permeate the morning air. Spend an afternoon going through our garden guide in which each of the over 100 varieties of flowering and non-flowering tropical plants are listed. This tremendous diversity also attracts an unusual variety of wildlife for this area, over 20 species of birds, many species of butterflies and lizards and on a rainy day entire families of giant snails can be found cruising along the footpaths. The main Kariwak pool is adjacent to the Restaurant and Bar; beach towels are complimentary to our guests. Our waterfall Jacuzzi plunge pool is nestled in the back gardens where you will also find a number of hammocks well placed for an evening nap or a day of reading. There are no televisions in the rooms but there is a central television viewing room with Cable TV, which broadcasts a number of local and American channels as well as BBC World and Deutshe World. Our TV Room also houses our little library with a variety of books in almost any language. In addition to access to all our facilities, Kariwak guests can also enjoy our complimentary morning stretch, yoga and tai chi classes in the Ajoupa. Kariwak is an eight minute walk from Store Bay Beach. We offer a complimentary shuttle service to Pigeon Point Beach, Tobago's popular calm white sandy beach with watersports. Complimentary beach towels are available at the Front Desk.

Kariwak Weddings and Honeymoons. Getting Married At Kariwak. Romantic Kariwak is the ideal location for an intimate wedding ceremony, the requirements for visitors getting married in Tobago are pretty straightforward; once both parties arrive in the country at least three days prior to the date of the intended marriage, the wedding can occur on the fourth day. Our Basic Wedding Package starts at USD1200.00 and covers the following: DECORATIONS - An arbor created with palm fronds and tropical flowers in either the back gardens or main Ajoupa. MARRIAGE LICENCE + MINISTER. WEDDING CAKE (2 Tier). FLOWERS - Bridal Bouquet Button Hole. PHOTOGRAPHER - 2 Rolls of 36 in an album, all negatives. SPARKLING WINE - One complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for the bride and groom. WITNESSES - (If Required). For those of you who are already married, you?ll be glad to know that the basic rates can also be adapted to suit your vow renewal ceremony. We would love to help you celebrate your marriage at Kariwak with all the extra touches to make the day truly special. Complimentary return airport transfers. Accommodation in an air-conditioned spacious room with a queen sized bed, hot / cold water and private bath, all surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Possible upgrade to king sized bed, subject to availability. Delicious daily breakfast and dinner second to none in Tobago. A complimentary glass of house wine with dinner on one evening. A full day sailing trip with transfers, snacks, drinks and lunch included. Each person experiences a Kariwak massage with one of our qualified in house therapist. A special gift with a personalized touch from Kariwak. A private evening in our secluded garden Jacuzzi with a Kariwak cocktail of your choice. Complimentary Kariwak guest services and facilities. All taxes and service charges. For rates on our honeymoon package, please contact us. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Planning a Retreat at Kariwak. In keeping with Allan and Cynthia's vision of Kariwal being a gathering place for all activities that nurture the mind, body and spirit, Kariwak?s fantastic meeting spaces are used by local and visiting groups. Ajoupa 1 - Our main Ajoupa is an impressive free standing 1000 ft2, open air, thatch octagon that was completed in 1998, just in time for the arrival of HRH the Dalai Lama of Tibet who consecrated the space with his visit in October of that year. The Ajoupa is a shoe free zone to preserve not only the beautiful hardwood floor but also the special spirit of this space. This is the site of our morning stretch, yoga, meditation and tai chi sessions as well as a regular venue for storytelling with acclaimed children?s author, Grace Hallworth, poetry readings with local groups such as the 10 Sisters and yoga, qigong and feng shui retreats. Ajoupa 3 and the Gardens - Ajoupa 3(600 ft2) is thatched in the traditional rectangular ?longhouse? style with a tiled floor and a capacity for up to 50 persons seated theatre style or 30 board room style. It opens directly to the quiet lawn and gardens on three sides and there is a back wall, which can act as a useful prop for working on yoga inversions or as a recessed space in which to set up refreshments for events happening under the Ajoupa itself or on the lawn. When Ajoupa 3 is not being used for a retreat it is a favourite meeting and training workshop spot for the local business and non-profit community. This is the ideal space for outdoor weddings, art and sculpture exhibitions and a number of open air musical events such as the CD launching for Tobago?s world famous Signal Hill Alumni Choir. Library and Conference Room - Our indoor library and conference room doubles as the television viewing room when not otherwise in use. It is an air-conditioned 480 ft2 octagonal room adjacent to the bar and restaurant, seating can be set up in either board room (15 people) or theater style (30 people) arrangements and this is definitely the best space in which to use any kind of multimedia equipment which Kariwak would be happy to help you source. All spaces have electrical outlets, night lighting and easy access to bathroom facilities. To find out more about past and planned retreats please see our

Kariwak Rooms... Cozy, cheerful, clean and comfortable, our 18 cabana style rooms are nestled around the pool and the remaining 6 are tucked away in the gardens. All the rooms are equipped with a safe, air-conditioning, a radio alarm clock and direct dial telephones. Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are also available from the front desk. However, should you choose to bring your own please note that the voltage in Tobago is 110 V with American style 3 prong outlets. Cots can also be arranged for families with babies and small children.

The Kariwak Restaurant menu is set daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, these wholesome and imaginative meals capture the essence of what is fresh and in season. Sandwiches served on delicious homemade bread and crisp salads are also available throughout the day. Fresh herbs and creative cuisine have made dining at Kariwak a Tobago tradition where vegetarian and healthy child friendly choices are always available. Your choice of fresh fruit, homemade yogurt and granola served with freshly squeezed orange juice, tea, coffee, Kariwak herb tea or Tobago hot cocoa. Followed by a main meal of eggs in your favourite style served with homemade whole wheat bread or on special occasions, more traditional Tobago fare like crispy flying fish with tartar sauce and fresh coconut bake (unleavened bread). A traditional Tobago lunch of beef stewed in coconut milk may be served on a bed of pigeon peas and rice with mixed vegetables or you may simply choose to indulge in Kariwak?s legendary grilled shrimp and salad or a hearty Greek salad with Tobago feta. The sandwiches are also not to be missed, favourites include the Jazzy Grilled Cheese, toasted to crispy golden brown perfection on our homemade whole wheat bread with tomatoes, green peppers, onion rings and our original Kariwak pepper sauce. End the day with a perfect bowl of Kariwak Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Dill followed by Tomato Salad with a Fresh Basil Dressing. The main course varies from Blackened Fish to Honey Baked Chicken to exquisite Grilled Mushrooms with Herbs for the vegetarians accompanied by Basmati Rice, Stuffed Christophene and Sauteed Patchoi. All this leaves just enough room for Kariwak?s famous homemade icecream in an array of familiar and exotic flavours? fresh coconut, soursop, frozen lime yogurt, vanilla icecream with mango passion fruit sauce and of course, chocolate.

On the tiny Caribbean island called Tobago there is a little legend - the charming, award winning small hotel and restaurant known simply as the Kariwak... Located a mere 5 minute walk from the airport, the internet cafe and the beach, Kariwak is truly an oasis in the lively Crown Point area. Conceived and constructed by the owners/managers in the early eighties, Kariwak is a family run establishment with a reputation for its unassuming flair. In the realm of small hotels of the Caribbean, it has carved a distinctive niche with its holistic approach to holidays that soothe the body, mind and the spirit. Intimate accommodations, exquisite food, revitalising massage treatments, lush tropical gardens dominated by the thatched roof ajoupa...the venue for tai chi, yoga and meditation. The Kariwak restaurant is supplied with abundant fresh herbs from the organic kitchen garden, those same herbs are lovingly transformed into delicious Caribbean meals which are served with a friendly smile in the open air restaurant. The Holistic Center at Kariwak brings together the finest alternative health professionals on the island. offering a variety of body treatments that merge the ancient practices of touch and movement with the latest technologies of light and water to balance and rejuvenate the body's natural energy system. With over 60% of its guests returning every year, it's no wonder that the most famous legend in Tobago today is not Robinson Crusoe's caves, but the Kariwak Village Hotel created by Allan and Cynthia Clovis. Kariwak Village Holistic Haven and Hotel Store Bay Local Road, Crown Point, Tobago. Phone: (868) 639 8442 Email: Global Travel Online.com

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace