Frequently Asked Questions

What's the sense of community like?

Awesome! It really is what makes The Hive so special. There are plenty of opportunities to hang out as families. You can even all live together in one of our community villas! There are yoga classes, cooking classes, indigenous workshops, equine therapy, horseback riding, a weekly quiz at a local restaurant, sports such as tennis and surfing, a skate park and group outings. Plus there's even the opportunity to teach something you're passionate about at the Hive too if you wish to get involved.
Where will I stay?

There's a range of accommodation to suit all budgets in and around Cabrera. There are community housing options for 2 to 8 families ranging in price from $2,400 - $5,200 for six weeks. You can also rent individual one and two bedroom condos from our housing partner, Ryann@underthesundr.com You are also welcome to find your own accommodation on Airbnb. Just check withe the host that the pin on the map is actually where the apartment is located. Sometimes the owners don't get it close at all! Download our community housing pack for details and links.
Do I need any special vaccines for the Dominican Republic?

You don't need to have any vaccinations to enter DR. We would, however, always advise you to seek the medical advice of your home country.
Do I need a special visa?

You can enter DR as a tourist. If you overstay there will be a small fee to pay when you leave. Many of us go in and out like this multiple times.
What's the wifi like?

Fibre optic broadband has been added to most of our community housing options. And in general the wifi is fairly reliable in DR. If you don't have fibre in your accommodation, there's a hotel (Catalina Tropical Lodge) with fibre optic broadband and an awesome view, and cafe flor which has amazing, home-made, organic Greek yoghurt and strong wifi. So you can drop the kids off, work for a few hours somewhere peaceful and beautiful, then pick up the kids, walk to the beach and relax for the rest of the day! There's even a co-working space downstairs at The Hive. If you want to hang out with us and work a little you're most welcome to do so!
How do we get there?

There are 5 main airports that you can fly in to, depending on where you are arriving from. Puerto Plato (POP), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Punta Cana (PUJ), Samana (AZS), Santiago (STI)
Do we stay with our kids or drop them off?

It's up to you! Most families drop off, but you're welcome to join in if you like. And, if you're super keen to be fully involved, you can train as a Hive practitioner and even lead some parts of the program! Check out Human Hive Practitioner Training for more information.
3 Day CPD - What does Self Directed Learning really look like?

3 day visit to The Hive - when it is in session $365 The Hive provides immersive learning experiences for children and teachers. You can visit The Hive, listen to the founder speak about the methodology that underpins the learning, and see for yourself what Self Directed Learning looks and feels like at all ages. Email kate@thehumanhive.org to express interest
Introduction to Hive Education Training Programme

Are you looking to home-school, or have an interest in independent, progressive education? 12 Nov - 19 Nov 2022 Early bird tickets $997 We're offering our first ever immersive training programme that provides an introduction to the foundations and methodology of our education model, and provides you the opportunity to fully experience progressive education at our international flagship Hive School. For more information and to book visit https://thehumanhive.org/introduction-programme-to-hive-education/