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Restoring Balance with Steadiness & Ease

Date
August 1 - 3, 2025

About this Retreat

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Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Apr 22, 2025.

In this weekend retreat, you will slow down and experience spaciousness in your body, mind, and breath to just be. The yoga practices are infused with peace and calmness to cultivate deeper stability, awareness, and insight into the interconnected dimensions of your whole self. With time to connect with each other and to spend time on your own, this breath-centered getaway offers an opportunity to let go of patterns of tension and stress, allowing a feeling of lightness, steadiness, and ease to settle in and restore balance.

COVID POLICY ( as of JAN 2025 ):  For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.

Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY


3:00pm Check-in
4:30-5:15pm Welcome - Stretch and Inhale
5:30-6:15pm Dinner
7:00-8:00pm Opening Circle - Restore and Exhale

SATURDAY


7:30-8:00am Guided Meditation (optional)
8:00-8:45am Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm Breath-Centered Yoga Practice
12:15-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-5:30pm  Free time to hike, get a massage, rest, or take part in adventures in the area
5:30-6:15pm Dinner
7:00pm Reflection & Connection Circle

SUNDAY


8:00-9:45am Practice & Closing Circle
10:00am Brunch
12:00pm Checkout

Read reviews from MaryBeth's last retreat:

"Mary Beth found an amazing place (Ratna Ling Retreat Center) to have her yoga retreat that complemented the specialness of her teaching.Through skillful and well-articulated prompts, we were invited to get into poses, or 'shapes,' as she calls it, that follows the breath to open up to the expansion of inner space. I found myself letting go of my usual patterns of tension in my neck and shoulders and possible unconscious stress. It left me with a wonderful feeling of lightness and ease in my body. I felt I had given myself a gift of attention and love...no rush, no agenda, just being with my breath and the shapes. I had some temporary injuries that Mary Beth took special care to offer alternatives. There was always time for question & comments, and I found it helpful to hear what others had to say in addition to my own questions, and the gentle, yet instructive responses from Mary Beth. I have come to know that a skillful teacher makes things seem effortless and engaging, and she accomplished that. As an added bonus, she also fostered a class of strangers to feel a warm sense of community throughout the retreat. Well done Marry Beth, thank you so much!"

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"It was my first time to this amazing retreat center, to say I was impressed is an understatement. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the cabin spaces were beautiful and roomy with a balcony overlooking the redwoods. The space where the yoga retreat was held was gorgeous, light-filled and set the tone for the excellent yoga retreat that was held there. The meals provided was over-the-top great—healthy, vegetarian and mouth-watering, and the grounds were perfect for wandering around through redwoods, gardens and Tibetan spiritual structures and flags. The feeling of welcoming and generosity abounded. Truly, a gem of a place and one that I will return to again. I left filled with gratitude."



 

For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins



ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling encouraged
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

What people are saying about our retreats:



“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing.”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
“Wonderful teacher and participants. Gentle, nourishing, supportive community."


“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.”
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."

Getting Here

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Directions

San Francisco International and Oakland International airports are approximately three hours south of Ratna Ling by car. Alaska Airlines flies to and from Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa which is approximately 1.5 hours from Ratna Ling by car. Unfortunately, there are no shuttles that bring you directly to Ratna Ling, so it is best to rent a car or email us to support in coordinating a carpool with fellow retreatants.

Accommodation

14 guest cottages on 120 acres of property. Each spacious, quiet cottage has 2 private rooms, with high ceilings and a deck with a view. Cottages include jet tubs (or ADA shower), towels, deluxe linens, refrigerator, tea kettle, coffee/tea, kitchen sink/counter, diningware, dining table, and living room with a stove fireplace. Free wifi available and a landline telephone. Guests can choose to have an exclusive cottage for ONE person; a private room for ONE person in a SHARED cottage; or a cottage for TWO people. Any additional guest after TWO is $100 per person per night. Meals and classes included.

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Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Three miles from the beautiful Sonoma coast. Organic, vegetarian meals. 120 acres of redwoods, canyons, reservoirs, and wildlife. Sacred architecture timber cottages and communal spaces. Featured stupas, gardens, and temple empowered by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche.

Meals

Menu Types

All of our meals are organic and vegetarian, made with love and care. We provide homemade yogurt and granola for breakfast. Lunches and dinners always include salads or salad bar. Each meal is self-served on a buffet table.

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Rejuvenating and beautiful
The cabins were surprisingly large, very clean and comfortable. The setting is serene, and we appreciated both the beauty of the surrounding nature in the day time as well as the unbelievable star visibility at night! Food was nutritious and tasty with plenty of options. We appreciated the meditation classes offered but also felt free to explore and take the retreat time at our own pace. The atmosphere is very uplifting and welcoming. We'll be back! Thank you to all the very kind staff!

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Weekend Retreat at Ratna Ling
Absolutely the best. Serene, quiet, peaceful. I attended a retreat here led by Becky Vollmer and Michael Wilson. It was a truly transformational experience. The cottages are spacious and well stocked with everything you need. The food is so fresh and delicious! The staff is accommodating and welcoming. And nature surrounds you in all of her magnificence.

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Forest Bathing with Ben Page
Well-planned, engaging, welcoming, thoughtful, restorative, stimulating experience. Ben was a perfect facilitator. Ratna Ling staff were terrific hosts, the accommodations sweet and comfortable, delicious food, the redwoods were inspiring and the meditation class and temple tour a joy (thanks, George!). Loved watching the gardeners across the street tend to the plants and grounds. Thanks!

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Amazing day spent well, great introduction to Budhhist principles
I wanted to find a mindulness / yoga / meditation retreat for my birthday but could not find any 3 days ones in time. I stumbled upon Ratna Ling's 1 day 2nd Saturday retreat (9 am - 5 pm). The drive upto the location was so beautiful and the property is so serene and calming. This was the perfect introduction to Buddhist principles as we enjoyed the meditation practice in the beautiful temple followed by some Kum Ye yoga. We were served a delicious, vegan lunch with some great conversations with fellow patrons. The afternoon is free to choose activities, as I hung out in the library reading. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, the staff's friendliness and the ability to be alone with my thoughts. I would love to return for longer retreats in the future.

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Beyond my Expectations
I had my first of what I hope to be many, visits to Ratna Ling for a Yoga and Mindful Money retreat. What stunning jewel of a place. The retreat was so lovely and educational. The yoga was fantastic for ALL levels, the gentle education about Ratna Link was wonderful. The accommodations were EXCELLENT. But the food was so good! Every little detail in the vegetarian (lots of GF options) offerings were delicious and plentiful. What an incredible resource we have right here in the Sonoma Redwoods. Looking forward to another retreat here.

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