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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.
Elevate Your Essence!
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Elevate Your Essence!
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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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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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