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Quiet Spaces: A Winter Retreat

Date
December 5 - 7, 2025

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

As the season turns to more darkness and cold, our bodies naturally long to retreat inward.  December is a time to reflect on what has transpired in the year and process all of the emotions and experiences that have come to pass.  This retreat is designed for you to get quiet, to sit by the fire, drink some tea, let the mind settle, stop doing, and just lay down.  Let yourself be silent and enjoy the gifts of stillness.

This program includes:

restorative yoga classes
sitting meditation
silent movement
nature walk
fireside mantras
journal time

Classes are for all levels, both beginners and seasoned practitioners.  We invite you to slow down with us.

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
4:30-5:30pm       Grounding Meditation
5:30-6:15pm        Dinner
6:45-8:00pm       Restorative Yoga

SATURDAY

8:00-8:45am         Breakfast
9:00-10:00am       Meditation
11:15am-12:15pm  Nature Walk
12:15-1:00pm        Lunch
1:00-4:30pm         Quiet time, hiking, journaling, reading, or bodywork by appointment
4:30-5:30pm        Silent Dance
5:30-6:15pm         Dinner
7:00-8:00pm        Fireside Music & Mantra

SUNDAY


8:00-9:00am       Yoga
9:00-10:00am     Closing Meditation
10:00-11:00am    Brunch
12:00pm               Check out

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
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
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.”
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."


“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.

Private Room in Shared Cottage for 1 guest for 2 nights
Private Cottage for 1 guest for 2 nights

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
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
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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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Beautiful Experience
I have been at Ratna Ling three times now, and each visit has been magical. The stillness of the place and the beauty of the area always refreshes my soul. With a garden on site, the food is fresh and amazing, especially the home made bread. The cabins are very comfortable with plenty of space and a kitchenette. I also appreciated the beginner's meditation class and the caring staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

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What a Perfect Spot!
I attended the Sonoma County Writers Camp retreat in July 2025. Although I had some trouble finding the location (cell service and gps "died" before reaching the destination and I got hopelessly lost), I finally arrived at the impressive Ratna Ling Retreat Center nestled in the northern California coastal woods. The property is a gorgeous, immaculately maintained, peaceful, nature-imbued oasis. The staff is so helpful, gentle and kind, often above and beyond what one might expect - even at a Buddhist retreat center! The cabin I shared was welcoming, comfortable, and beautifully appointed. Everything needed in the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom had been anticipated - and in the unlikely event that it hadn't been, the staff got on it right away. The meals - oh my! - I wasn't particularly looking forward to vegetarian eating, and there was certainly an abundance of salad, but there was always much more to choose from, and everything was SO delicious. I have a new appreciation for mushrooms, as these were often a main ingredient in some of the dishes substituting for meat. Again, delicious. Throughout the Lodge (the main building where most of our events took place) were well-tended, and clearly well-loved, live flowering plants. I don't know why this detail struck me. It added a layer of beauty and serenity to our environment that so many "conference center-type spaces" omit or replace with over-the-top fake floral arrangements. This was so NOT THAT. I left feeling rested, peaceful and grateful for the space offered to us for this writers retreat. And honestly, a little sad that I had to return to "the real world" and its angst. So thank you to our retreat leaders for picking this space, and thank you to Ratna Ling for such a memorable 4 days.

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Beautiful peaceful place
I hope to stay here again. Beautiful landscape and gardens. Lovely spaces for a writing retreat. Great food. Staff was helpful and gracious. The cabins are comfortable and beautiful. The whole place feels intentional. I saw wild turkeys, woodpeckers, lizards, ravens and a deer. Nice hiking trails too.

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This nourishing gem is found in the Sonoma coastal redwoods. Upon entering the land a sense of calm is immediately palpable. The land invites an exploration in nature, walking and hiking. The cottages are immaculate and located in peaceful settings where the winds whisper! The daily culinary delights are a feast and prepared with care and thoughtfulness... As a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center the workshop meditations and simple practices are a beautiful reflection of Tarthang Tulku's vision. The temple is extraordinarily rich and where you will feel held.

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July 4th weekend Inner Freedom Retreat
Loved this rereat, grat program centered around the teachings of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche. The visiting monk from India did meditation sessions with us gave deep insights into the nature of mind. Hughly recommended!!

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