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The Essence of Yoga: A Weekend Retreat

Date
November 21 - 23, 2025

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We welcome back Jenn Russo of Healdsburg for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling to celebrate the Autumn in the Redwoods!

Join local yoga instructor Jenn Russo for this weekend yoga tucked away in the redwoods. We will focus on using the breath to strengthen our practice and experience a lasting peace. Afternoons will be a slow flow/restorative practice, focused on calming, centering and relaxation. The morning practice will emphasize movement initiated by breath. This vinyasa practice is vigorous, yet full of ease, balancing our lives both on and off of the mat. Whether you are coming to relax after harvest, or before the holidays or to just take a break for yourself, this weekend will leave you filling restored and renewed. There will be time on Saturday for an afternoon hike, nap or massage.

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.

 

Sample Schedule (Subject to Change):

FRIDAY

3:00pm Check in 
4:00-5:30pm  Gentle Yoga 
5:30-6:30pm  Dinner 
7:00-8:00pm  Opening Circle


SATURDAY

8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
9:00-10:30am Vinyasa Yoga
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm Free Time or Massages 
4:00-5:30pm Gentle Yoga
5:30-6:30pm Dinner


SUNDAY

8:00-10:00am  Vinyasa Yoga & Closing Circle
10:00-11:00am Brunch
12pm 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

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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.

Accommodation
Per person in a 2-room cottage. Includes meals, lodging, and classes.

Venue & Amenities

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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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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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Feels like a hug
I had a wonderfully warm experience at Ratna Ling. Everyone made me feel that just me joining the group ,made their experience better.
This is like receiving an unexpected hug during covid. Very special.
A tribute to the warm welcome and lovely cabin and food provided.

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Excellent workshop
Ratna Ling is an amazing place - great surroundings, facilities and food. The instructor for the retreat was great. My overall experience was excellent.

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Land of peace, solitude and deep beauty
I have stayed at Ratna Ling at least 7~8 times over the years and am never disappointed. The accommodations on this sacred land are only the beginning. Redwood trees, abundance of animals (including 2 sweet Tibetan ponies) and birdlife surround the curated natural grounds, but it is the peacefulness of being perched amongst the wheat colored hills that holds me. The dark sky nights are a sanctuary that radiates solitude, and with that the depth of beauty is complete...
The food at Ratna Ling really is the very best of all of the numerous retreat centers I've experienced over 35 yrs. Simple, healthy AND amazingly delicious!! The staff is kind, helpful and available. There is so much more to be said about Ratna Ling, but I'd say~go check it out for yourself!!!!

Shelli M.

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amazing place and beautiful retreat
Both the setting and the program were great. Stacy was a very good guiding the retreat. Ratna Ling is amazing. Perhaps the only missing thing was more information regarding the type and level of yoga that was going to be shared during the retreat

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What a hidden gem!
I had no idea this place existed. I feel so very fortunate to have come across the yoga and meditation retreat that I attended. The accommodations were well above my expectations. The grounds and common areas highly impressive and peaceful and calm and the staff and amenities and meals were amazing. I will definitely be looking for more retreat and volunteer opportunities.

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