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Lovely retreat center
I was delighted with my experience at Ratna Ling and will most definitely return again and again.
Expand Into Summer: Tap into Your Inner Heart and Radiate Your Light
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Expand Into Summer: Tap into Your Inner Heart and Radiate Your Light
4.94119 reviews
June 27 - 29, 2025
About this Retreat
Your Guides
With over 10 years of experience as a professional organizational consultant and leadership coach, Rachel partners with leaders and organizations to lead effectively from the inside out. She works with clients who want to increase their impact, summon their courage to make big changes, and move to the beat of their collective wisdom. Rachel is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and a certified yoga teacher. Her unique expertise in yoga and somatic work, coaching and leadership enables leaders and teams to understand their whole selves and unlock new potential.
Rachel has a BA from UC Berkeley with dual degrees in Political Science and Mass Communications and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. A California local, Rachel enjoys hikes with her dogs, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences near her home in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Details of this retreat
Step into the vibrant energy of summer with this transformative weekend retreat designed to help you reconnect with your inner heart and unleash the radiance that resides within you. As the season of growth, vitality, and warmth unfolds, this retreat invites you to expand your sense of self and embrace the fullness of your being.
Through a carefully curated blend of yoga, meditation, breath-work, and reflection, you'll dive deep into the practices that nourish your mind, body, and soul. You'll explore heart-opening flows to awaken your inner light, deepen your connection to yourself, and tap into the abundant energy that summer offers. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, a deeper sense of balance, or simply a moment of pause, this retreat provides the perfect space to realign and expand into your fullest expression.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll learn to quiet the mind, soften into the present moment, and cultivate the powerful energy of the heart. You'll leave feeling more aligned with your authentic self, grounded in love, and ready to radiate your light to the world. Join us as we expand together into the magic of summer, nurturing ourselves and our communities, and stepping fully into the vibrant possibilities of the season ahead.
What to Expect:
Heart-opening yoga flows to activate your inner light
Guided meditation and breathwork to clear the mind and connect with your authentic self
Reflection exercises and visioning to set intentions for the summer
Nourishing meals and connection with like-minded individuals
A supportive environment to tap into your fullest potential and radiate love
Come and experience the magic of summer’s expansion within you—it's time to shine!
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. Please take a home test 24 hours prior, or we provide test kits at check-in). We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3:00pm Arrival
4:30pm Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Optional Group Activity
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
9:15am Meditation
9:30am Vinyasa Yoga
10:30am Expansion into Summer
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour
4:30pm Yoga & Breathwork
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle
SUNDAY
8:45am Meditation
9am Vinyasa Yoga
10am Brunch
11am Closing Circle
12pm Farewell
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 is encouraged. Please do not take a cab, Uber, or Lyft, unless you confirm a ride home!
Payments are nonrefundable, but transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat when canceled 30 days prior
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, linens, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness. Thank you.”
“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."
“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."
Through a carefully curated blend of yoga, meditation, breath-work, and reflection, you'll dive deep into the practices that nourish your mind, body, and soul. You'll explore heart-opening flows to awaken your inner light, deepen your connection to yourself, and tap into the abundant energy that summer offers. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, a deeper sense of balance, or simply a moment of pause, this retreat provides the perfect space to realign and expand into your fullest expression.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll learn to quiet the mind, soften into the present moment, and cultivate the powerful energy of the heart. You'll leave feeling more aligned with your authentic self, grounded in love, and ready to radiate your light to the world. Join us as we expand together into the magic of summer, nurturing ourselves and our communities, and stepping fully into the vibrant possibilities of the season ahead.
What to Expect:
Heart-opening yoga flows to activate your inner light
Guided meditation and breathwork to clear the mind and connect with your authentic self
Reflection exercises and visioning to set intentions for the summer
Nourishing meals and connection with like-minded individuals
A supportive environment to tap into your fullest potential and radiate love
Come and experience the magic of summer’s expansion within you—it's time to shine!
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. Please take a home test 24 hours prior, or we provide test kits at check-in). We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3:00pm Arrival
4:30pm Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Optional Group Activity
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
9:15am Meditation
9:30am Vinyasa Yoga
10:30am Expansion into Summer
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour
4:30pm Yoga & Breathwork
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle
SUNDAY
8:45am Meditation
9am Vinyasa Yoga
10am Brunch
11am Closing Circle
12pm Farewell
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 is encouraged. Please do not take a cab, Uber, or Lyft, unless you confirm a ride home!
Payments are nonrefundable, but transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat when canceled 30 days prior
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, linens, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness. Thank you.”
“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."
“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.
For 1 guest in Private Room (Shared Cottage with 1 other 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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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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