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I was delighted with my experience at Ratna Ling and will most definitely return again and again.
Elevate Your Essence!
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Elevate Your Essence!
4.94119 reviews
October 24 - 26, 2025
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Bex leads classes with enthusiasm, warmth, and a gentle sense of humor. Her students attest to her authentic ability to bring them into the moment, and guide them to a place of focus and greater self-acceptance. She weaves sequences that are safe, creative, challenging and filled with reverence. Bex invites students to set their own intentions, making the practice uniquely their own. She brings spirit, love, and openness to her teaching with the ultimate goal of inspiring a devotion to movement and yoga and its many benefits in all her students. www.bexurban.com
Details of this retreat
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.
We welcome back Master Teacher Bex Urban for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling! This is an opportunity to practice peace with yoga poses and intentionally pause with meditation.
Take this mindful "time out” and step away from the distractions of your daily life to re-initiate yourself into more stillness. Let nature, movement and slowness re-calibrate you. This weekend retreat is a dedicated time for you to reroute and ground in goodness. Life can feel overwhelming and now is a wonderful time to refuel yourself with the magic of meditation, asana and community.
If you are interested in further developing your yoga practice, or just craving time away to reflect and recenter, this retreat is aligned for you.
The guided weekend is a chance to renew, realign and rejuvenate you. The weekend includes special yoga sequences (with great playlists), time in nature, comfy lodgings and prepared nourishing food.
Dynamic yoga flow practices, guided meditations and inspirational dharma talks.
This luxurious weekend includes 4 yoga sessions, morning guided meditations, and evening gatherings.
Sample Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday
3-4PM Arrive and Check-In
4:15- 5-45 PM Opening Practice
6:00 PM Dinner Buffet
7:00-7:45PM Welcome Session
Saturday
7:30 – 8:00AM Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:-8:45AM Breakfast Buffet
9:00-11:00 AM Morning Session
12:15-1:00PM Lunch Buffet
1:00-4:00PM FREE TIME, hiking, massage, etc.
4:15-5:50 PM Afternoon Session
6:00 PM Dinner Buffet
7:00PM Evening Gathering
Sunday
7:30-8AM Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:15-10:00AM Morning Practice/Closing circle
10:30-11:30AM Brunch Buffet
12pm Farewell
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.
Check in on Friday at 3pm and check out on Sunday at 12pm.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“Bex's retreat gave me more clarity and gave me focus . I love the instructor and the people were very supportive.”
“Bex is an excellent teacher. I loved the yoga and meditation practice, a wonderful "reboot" I benefited from the calm, new yoga style for me, good people, well paced."
“I love Bex's retreats and the location at Ratna Ling!"
“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."
We welcome back Master Teacher Bex Urban for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling! This is an opportunity to practice peace with yoga poses and intentionally pause with meditation.
Take this mindful "time out” and step away from the distractions of your daily life to re-initiate yourself into more stillness. Let nature, movement and slowness re-calibrate you. This weekend retreat is a dedicated time for you to reroute and ground in goodness. Life can feel overwhelming and now is a wonderful time to refuel yourself with the magic of meditation, asana and community.
If you are interested in further developing your yoga practice, or just craving time away to reflect and recenter, this retreat is aligned for you.
The guided weekend is a chance to renew, realign and rejuvenate you. The weekend includes special yoga sequences (with great playlists), time in nature, comfy lodgings and prepared nourishing food.
Dynamic yoga flow practices, guided meditations and inspirational dharma talks.
This luxurious weekend includes 4 yoga sessions, morning guided meditations, and evening gatherings.
Sample Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday
3-4PM Arrive and Check-In
4:15- 5-45 PM Opening Practice
6:00 PM Dinner Buffet
7:00-7:45PM Welcome Session
Saturday
7:30 – 8:00AM Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:-8:45AM Breakfast Buffet
9:00-11:00 AM Morning Session
12:15-1:00PM Lunch Buffet
1:00-4:00PM FREE TIME, hiking, massage, etc.
4:15-5:50 PM Afternoon Session
6:00 PM Dinner Buffet
7:00PM Evening Gathering
Sunday
7:30-8AM Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:15-10:00AM Morning Practice/Closing circle
10:30-11:30AM Brunch Buffet
12pm Farewell
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.
Check in on Friday at 3pm and check out on Sunday at 12pm.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“Bex's retreat gave me more clarity and gave me focus . I love the instructor and the people were very supportive.”
“Bex is an excellent teacher. I loved the yoga and meditation practice, a wonderful "reboot" I benefited from the calm, new yoga style for me, good people, well paced."
“I love Bex's retreats and the location at Ratna Ling!"
“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.
For 1 person in a private room. SHARED COTTAGE. Includes meals, lodging, and classes.
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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Center
Beautiful location. Lovely people. Housing accommodations are exquisite.
Some helpful suggestions - more accurate directions from Meyers Grade Road to center, my food limitation included eggplant and it was served as the main meal one day so I ate salad for dinner so I wondered why you asked about my food allergies. There was no cleaner to wipe down the yoga mats after using.
Overall a great experience and I plan on returning
Some helpful suggestions - more accurate directions from Meyers Grade Road to center, my food limitation included eggplant and it was served as the main meal one day so I ate salad for dinner so I wondered why you asked about my food allergies. There was no cleaner to wipe down the yoga mats after using.
Overall a great experience and I plan on returning
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Beautiful rejuvenation
Such a calm and delightful context for a beautifully designed retreat. So nice to see how Olivia’s work and the center drew a lovely community into being. Well prepared vegetarian food at all three meals.
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Lovely weekend yoga retreat with the amazing Olivia Barry at RatnaLing
Inspiring weekend at RatnaLing Retreat Center in the trees.
Olivia's program was well rounded and accessible for most yoga practitioners. Her heart & soul goes into to her work to share movement, fundamentals of philosophy for a gentle and happy life, and how to nurture a healthy body. If you ever get to practice with her at any one of her classes do not miss it!
The Center itself is lovely set in a large site with basic but very large comfortable cabins for overnight guests. The only thing I missed was my hair dryer so bring if you require. The food was simply incredible vegetarian fare (with gluten free & vegan options) served buffet style in the dining room.
Olivia's program was well rounded and accessible for most yoga practitioners. Her heart & soul goes into to her work to share movement, fundamentals of philosophy for a gentle and happy life, and how to nurture a healthy body. If you ever get to practice with her at any one of her classes do not miss it!
The Center itself is lovely set in a large site with basic but very large comfortable cabins for overnight guests. The only thing I missed was my hair dryer so bring if you require. The food was simply incredible vegetarian fare (with gluten free & vegan options) served buffet style in the dining room.
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timely
Nature respite and retreat grounds well managed.
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