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Ratna Ling is the perfect place to connect with ourselves and the nature. It’s a beautiful and quiet place. I’ll be back as soon as I can.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat for Autumn
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Yoga & Meditation Retreat for Autumn
4.95117 reviews
October 3 - 5, 2025
About this Retreat
Patricia Becker is a Yoga, Breath and Diet Coach with 35 years experience of study, practical experience and coaching. Certified Yoga Alliance RYT® E-RYT®. Patricia has a Yoga TV Show, YouTube Channel, Live Online Programs. She was a Yoga Instructor for Stanford's Health Improvement Program for 11 years. Learn More at https://yourhealthandjoy.com/
George Wiegand has been a student of our Founder Tarthang Tulku and a full-time volunteer in Nyingma organizations for more than 30 years, as a chef, baker, kitchen manager, temple builder, book binder, and pressman. He has a Master's of Education in Counseling and has worked as an educator and counselor in several high school systems. His hobbies include bread baking, basketball, and choir singing.
Details of this retreat
Welcome change as we enter the Autumn season!
The Fall is a beautiful time to witness changes within us and around us. Join us for a nurturing weekend retreat to help you reconnect with yourself and cultivate a sense of deep inner peace. Led by experienced instructors Patricia Becker and George Wiegand, this retreat combines Aging with Grace Yoga, guided meditation, and mindful practices tailored to support balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Over the weekend, you’ll explore a thoughtfully crafted schedule that blends movement and stillness, strength and relaxation. Each session is designed to bring awareness to different areas of the body and mind, helping you release tension and embrace a relaxed state of presence. Mornings begin with healthy aging yoga to awaken and revitalize, while afternoons offer quiet time for personal reflection, journaling, or scenic hikes.
Evening practices encourage restfulness and deep relaxation, preparing you for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your yoga practice, deepen your meditation skills, or simply take time for yourself, this retreat provides a compassionate space to breathe, unwind, and recharge.
All levels of experience are welcome. Join us for this special journey of self-care and connection with like-minded individuals in a peaceful setting.
Retreat Highlights:
Gentle Yoga for Balance, Stability, and Flexibility
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
Time for Personal Reflection, Hiking, or Bodywork
Restorative Yoga and Evening Relaxation Sessions
Embrace the opportunity to restore your body and mind while cultivating a profound sense of presence. We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you.
"Patricia is lovely, both calming and energizing, and knows how to make a community of the group. It was a truly wonderful weekend. I can't wait to return."
-Guest from Patriciaʻs last retreat
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Friday
3:00 PM: Check-in
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Yoga Stretches for Balance, Stability and Resilience.
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Dinner
6:45 - 8:00 PM: Opening Welcoming Circle and Meditation
Saturday
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Loosen and Relax – Yoga for Your Neck and Shoulders
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Mindfulness Practice - Experience the 5 Senses
12:15 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 4:30 PM: Quiet time for hiking, journaling, reading, or bodywork by appointment
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Poses for Lower Back, Hip and Hamstring Health
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Guided Meditation and Restorative Yoga
Sunday
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Head to Toe Stretches
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Closing Circle – Guided Meditation and Loving Awareness Reflection
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Brunch
12:00 PM: 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
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:
"Ratna Ling is beautiful, the accommodations are wonderful, very comfortable. I love the land and the animals and the trees - and the quiet."
"I am grateful that I got to lead a retreat at a place that is so special to me. We had such an amazing group of people. Thank you for all your support."
"I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years. The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."
"A very beautiful and relaxing place. The cottage was really cozy. The food was wonderful. The staff was so nice."
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
The Fall is a beautiful time to witness changes within us and around us. Join us for a nurturing weekend retreat to help you reconnect with yourself and cultivate a sense of deep inner peace. Led by experienced instructors Patricia Becker and George Wiegand, this retreat combines Aging with Grace Yoga, guided meditation, and mindful practices tailored to support balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Over the weekend, you’ll explore a thoughtfully crafted schedule that blends movement and stillness, strength and relaxation. Each session is designed to bring awareness to different areas of the body and mind, helping you release tension and embrace a relaxed state of presence. Mornings begin with healthy aging yoga to awaken and revitalize, while afternoons offer quiet time for personal reflection, journaling, or scenic hikes.
Evening practices encourage restfulness and deep relaxation, preparing you for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your yoga practice, deepen your meditation skills, or simply take time for yourself, this retreat provides a compassionate space to breathe, unwind, and recharge.
All levels of experience are welcome. Join us for this special journey of self-care and connection with like-minded individuals in a peaceful setting.
Retreat Highlights:
Gentle Yoga for Balance, Stability, and Flexibility
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
Time for Personal Reflection, Hiking, or Bodywork
Restorative Yoga and Evening Relaxation Sessions
Embrace the opportunity to restore your body and mind while cultivating a profound sense of presence. We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you.
"Patricia is lovely, both calming and energizing, and knows how to make a community of the group. It was a truly wonderful weekend. I can't wait to return."
-Guest from Patriciaʻs last retreat
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Friday
3:00 PM: Check-in
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Yoga Stretches for Balance, Stability and Resilience.
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Dinner
6:45 - 8:00 PM: Opening Welcoming Circle and Meditation
Saturday
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Loosen and Relax – Yoga for Your Neck and Shoulders
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Mindfulness Practice - Experience the 5 Senses
12:15 - 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 - 4:30 PM: Quiet time for hiking, journaling, reading, or bodywork by appointment
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Poses for Lower Back, Hip and Hamstring Health
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Guided Meditation and Restorative Yoga
Sunday
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Head to Toe Stretches
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Closing Circle – Guided Meditation and Loving Awareness Reflection
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Brunch
12:00 PM: 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
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:
"Ratna Ling is beautiful, the accommodations are wonderful, very comfortable. I love the land and the animals and the trees - and the quiet."
"I am grateful that I got to lead a retreat at a place that is so special to me. We had such an amazing group of people. Thank you for all your support."
"I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years. The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."
"A very beautiful and relaxing place. The cottage was really cozy. The food was wonderful. The staff was so nice."
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."
“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.
For 1 Guest in Private Room (Shared Cottage with 1 other guest)
For 1 Guest in Private Cottage
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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Couldn't be better!
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect.
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We left feeling balnaxed
My sister, daughter and I attended the balance weekend retreat. The food and cabins were amazing. The surroundings were stunning. We connected with other attendees and have four great yoga sessions. My sister also received a massage from Melody that she loved
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Balance yoga retreat April 2025
Just finished a very healing ,balancing and nourishing weekend at Ratna Ling Tibetan Center.
The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
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The land of beauty
So much beauty and spaciousness exists in Ratna Ling, it is hard to decide what to focus on first...
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M.
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M.
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