Endria says, "I've been backpacking and climbing for over nine years, and this was one of the most special, healing, and joyous backpacking trips I've ever been on. I really loved spending time in the mountains with women of color--sharing space to talk about our experiences, joys, and pains in the outdoors, and cultivating the healing that comes with being heard and seen (and from plunges in freezing alpine lakes)." See more
Angela says, "A water fast mixed with spiritual enlightenment changed my life for the better in so many ways. Kendra the host/spiritual advisor is an excellent person to spend your 21 days with." See more
Neelam says, "This is my second visit to Ratna Ling. The first was last year for a yoga retreat. This year I went for a Tibetan Buddhist teaching retreat. They were ncredible experiences! The accomodations are exceptionally spacious, the grounds are beautiful, the volunteers are kind, considerate and take care of everything seamlessly! The food is exceptional! The new yoga student is gorgeous with floor to ceiling windows looking out over a tree filled valley." See more
Lori says, "This retreat serves it's purpose wonderfully. Valerie and Ira truly do everything possible to see that you are comfortable and receive all the services you are looking for." See more
Kristen says, "Lama Liz and the Natural Dharma Fellowship community is so incredibly welcoming and kind. I have never seen a community so unbiased and open in my life! This is a community for new and experiences practitioners of Buddhism and is tremendously welcoming to all variations of faith of practice." See more
Anonymous says, "I attended a retreat at Menla recently for the first time and enjoyed the experience. I am not vegan but found the vegan offerings to be excellent. I shared a small house with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom house called Panther that had a great view of the stream and woods, and was centrally located on the property." See more