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Exactly As You Are: Practicing Acceptance
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Exactly As You Are: Practicing Acceptance
4.9389 reviews
October 10 - 13, 2025
About this Retreat
Lydia Hwang is a Sound and Color vibrational healer using different sacred instruments, color essences, silks and her voice. She channels divine energies in her private sessions and has a dedicated practice in Woodside, CA at the Spirit House. Her journey began when she was searching for her own healing, and this led to intensive training with Sound master Fabien Maman, color teacher Patricia Janusz and ordained Druid priestess Nicole Bertolucci in South of France and in the US. She further mastered her knowledge in Sound with Master Chime creator and teacher Wolfgang Dienert from Munich and also became a certified Aura_soma practitioner. Lydia is a founding member of the trio Savasana Sound, giving concerts and sound journeys, has recorded two albums, and plays solo and with groups such as the SF Sound Healing symphony at Grace Cathedral.
Jen loves to teach. From painting to yogasana, she brings her devotion and sensitivity to all she offers. She believes that every person is creative and her mission is to be a torchbearer for artists—Yoga as artistic meditation. She seeks to inspire clients by being their muse, a playful conduit that aligns with the spontaneous nature of creation.
Jen is a graduate of the Bhakti Nova School, her dear teachers include Nubia Teixeira, Toni Cupal, Jennifer Lane, and Edwina Ferro. She is influenced by the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés and Professor Andrew Huberman. https://www.jenloyoga.com/
Details of this retreat
We welcome back our beloved friends Lydia Hwang and Jen Lo for this very special retreat to nourish your soul!
Sometimes we find ourselves broken and feeling like we're not enough. We need friends and practices to help us through these tough times. We are reminded that difficulty and pain make us stronger, wiser, and beautiful. We can get back up again.
Join Lydia Hwang and Jen Lo for this intimate retreat, which includes daily yoga, step-by-step Kintsugi making lessons, evening sound baths, and guided color meditation. Each participant will create their own piece of Kintsugi artwork to take home, as a reminder of our ever expanding ability to heal with the divine wisdom that is gold.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. A world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection — a way of living life with an authentic appreciation for the beauty to be found in what is, just as it is. As we continue to navigate this ever-changing new world, the art of kintsugi is a practice to heal through acceptance. Read more about kintsugi here.
This retreat is designed to help release in order to expand your spiritual capacity. Look ahead with your heart-mind and manifest that reality!
Treat yourself to a luxurious extended weekend getaway and be nourished by the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County. Practice yoga, meditation, artmaking, and receive the magic of sound baths. Relax and enjoy delicious vegetarian meals during this 3-nights stay in a modern yet cozy cottage. Each cottage has two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchenette, living room, dining area, and deck. For those seeking more solitude, single occupancy booking is available. Optional hikes to the beach and massages are available. Retreat from the daily digital routine and reconnect to the soul!
All art supplies are included, and all experience levels are welcome!
Testimonial from past guests:
"This place is magical. Paired with Jen and Lydia's work = deep relaxation and tuning in."
"I really appreciated all the little details Jen and Lydia paid attention to to make the weekend extra special."
COVID POLICY: 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
4:30pm — Optional stretching grounding practice
5:30pm — Welcome Dinner & Connection in Dining Room
SATURDAY
7:15am — Bhakti Mantra & Vinyasa
8:00am — Breakfast
10:30am — Opening Circle & Kintsugi Session One
12:15pm — Lunch
— Free time —
3:30pm - 4:30pm — Color Meditation
4:30pm - 5:30pm — Yin Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm — Dinner
7:30pm — Sound bath
SUNDAY
7:15am — Bhakti Mantra & Vinyasa
8:00am — Breakfast
10:30am — Kintsugi Session Two
12:15pm — Lunch
— Free time —
3:30pm - 4:30pm — Color Meditation
4:30pm - 5:30pm — Yin Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm — Dinner
7:30pm — Yoga Nidra & Sound bath
MONDAY
8:30am-10:00am – Morning Practice & Closing Circle
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm — Checkout
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."
Sometimes we find ourselves broken and feeling like we're not enough. We need friends and practices to help us through these tough times. We are reminded that difficulty and pain make us stronger, wiser, and beautiful. We can get back up again.
Join Lydia Hwang and Jen Lo for this intimate retreat, which includes daily yoga, step-by-step Kintsugi making lessons, evening sound baths, and guided color meditation. Each participant will create their own piece of Kintsugi artwork to take home, as a reminder of our ever expanding ability to heal with the divine wisdom that is gold.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. A world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection — a way of living life with an authentic appreciation for the beauty to be found in what is, just as it is. As we continue to navigate this ever-changing new world, the art of kintsugi is a practice to heal through acceptance. Read more about kintsugi here.
This retreat is designed to help release in order to expand your spiritual capacity. Look ahead with your heart-mind and manifest that reality!
Treat yourself to a luxurious extended weekend getaway and be nourished by the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County. Practice yoga, meditation, artmaking, and receive the magic of sound baths. Relax and enjoy delicious vegetarian meals during this 3-nights stay in a modern yet cozy cottage. Each cottage has two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchenette, living room, dining area, and deck. For those seeking more solitude, single occupancy booking is available. Optional hikes to the beach and massages are available. Retreat from the daily digital routine and reconnect to the soul!
All art supplies are included, and all experience levels are welcome!
Testimonial from past guests:
"This place is magical. Paired with Jen and Lydia's work = deep relaxation and tuning in."
"I really appreciated all the little details Jen and Lydia paid attention to to make the weekend extra special."
COVID POLICY: 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
4:30pm — Optional stretching grounding practice
5:30pm — Welcome Dinner & Connection in Dining Room
SATURDAY
7:15am — Bhakti Mantra & Vinyasa
8:00am — Breakfast
10:30am — Opening Circle & Kintsugi Session One
12:15pm — Lunch
— Free time —
3:30pm - 4:30pm — Color Meditation
4:30pm - 5:30pm — Yin Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm — Dinner
7:30pm — Sound bath
SUNDAY
7:15am — Bhakti Mantra & Vinyasa
8:00am — Breakfast
10:30am — Kintsugi Session Two
12:15pm — Lunch
— Free time —
3:30pm - 4:30pm — Color Meditation
4:30pm - 5:30pm — Yin Yoga
5:30pm - 6:30pm — Dinner
7:30pm — Yoga Nidra & Sound bath
MONDAY
8:30am-10:00am – Morning Practice & Closing Circle
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm — Checkout
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."
Getting Here
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 for 1 guest - Shared Cottage with 1 other guest
Private Cottage for 1 guest
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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
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An energetic portal
The sanctuary, surrounded by old growth redwoods, is a very special portal where connection to the divine feels effortless and powerful. The volunteers who live on property are delightful, the cabins are lovely, the grounds an amazing and the food is magnificent! I was on a cleanse with a very limiting protocol, but at every buffet there were plenty of delicious vegan and gluten free options. I didn’t feel compromised at all! The retreat I attended was the icing on the cake. All in all there is nothing I would have changed. It was a 10 out of 10 all the way around Di
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Fabulous retreat center
Surroundings are amazing and so are the staff!
Clarissa especially went out of her way for me!
Clarissa especially went out of her way for me!
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The space and surroundings were inviting and so calming. Beautiful accommodations and amazing food. The perfect location to find your inner peace
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A beautiful and inviting setting for a weekend of introspection and relaxation
I attended Ratna Ling Retreat Center for a weekend group retreat focused on finding joy. The center is beautiful and well worth the drive from San Francisco. The facilities were clean and inviting and the staff was welcoming and created a peaceful environment. There are many treasures on the retreat grounds, including Redwood circles and an oak and Redwood tree that have joined to grow as one. Wild turkeys, woodpeckers and many other birds can be found throughout the grounds. We also received a special treat as the leaves on the Japanese Maples were bright pink, creating an absolutely stunning sight. I left feeling refreshed, more connected to myself and nature and inspired. I will be returning many times to Ratna Ling.
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