About this Retreat
Mark Matousek is a bestselling author, teacher, and speaker whose work focuses on personal awakening and creative excellence through transformational writing and self-inquiry. He brings over three decades of experience as a memoirist, editor, interviewer, survivor, activist, and spiritual seeker to his penetrating and thought-provoking work with students. His workshops, classes, and mentoring have inspired thousands of people around the world to reach their artistic and spiritual goals. In his books and teaching, Mark uses an original process of self-examination called Writing to Awaken. This transformative method uses writing as a tool for insight, innovation, and clarity of purpose. His work is accessible to non-writers as well as those with writing experience. He is the founder of The Seekers Forum, an online community dedicated to the cultivation of self-awareness and awakening through dialog and writing.
Please visit markmatousek.com and theseekersforum.com for more information.
Follow Mark:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.matousek
Instagram: @mark.matousek, @theseekersforum
Details of this retreat
Realizing you are not your story is a quantum leap in self-realization. Learning that you are the storyteller, not the story liberates the mind from its narrative ruts and connects you to a greater sense of well-being. In this weekend workshop, bestselling memoirist, and mentor Mark Matousek guides you through the process he calls Writing to Awaken, which helps you to dissolve false narratives and illuminate obstacles that prevent you from flourishing. Writing to Awaken has helped countless students around the world to reach their personal and spiritual potential.
Known for his keen and compassionate insight, Mark is an expert at creating an atmosphere of gentle support and safety that accelerates the self-inquiry process. The workshop includes optional breakout groups, one-on-one time with Mark, and plenty of time for questions and dialog, in addition to the writing exercises. You do not need to be a writer to benefit from this workshop. This workshop is for writers and seekers of all levels, who wish to free themselves from limiting narratives, strengthen the internal witness, and recognize the power of their inborn nature.
In this workshop, you will learn to:
Separate the storyteller from the story
Free yourself of obsolete narratives and a false self-image
Strengthen your ‘witness awareness’ and practice objectivity
Integrate the Golden Shadow (your suppressed creativity and power)
Appreciate paradox and personal contradictions
Increase well-being through truth-telling
Let Mark be your guide on weekend journey to psychological wellness and wisdom.
"Mark is a masterful and loving guide. His teachings and brilliantly conceived questions will enable you to open to life-changing truth."
~ Tara Brach
Check out a video from Mark! https://vimeo.com/1032419068?share=copy
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3:00 pm: Check-in
4:30 pm: Welcome Meeting
5:30 pm: Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Opening Session
SATURDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Meditation
9:30 am – 12:15 pm: Morning Session
12:15 pm: Lunch
2:30 - 5:00 pm: Afternoon Session
5:30: Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm: Evening Session
SUNDAY
8:30 am: Meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am: Morning Session
10:00 am: Brunch
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Final Session
12:00 pm: Checkout
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.
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.”
“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."
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