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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.
The Radiance Retreat: A weekend of Vitality
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The Radiance Retreat: A weekend of Vitality
4.95113 reviews
August 15 - 17, 2025
About this Retreat
With a warm and authentic presence, Klara Crean empowers others to live with greater presence, compassion, and fulfillment. As a meditation teacher and mindfulness coach, she brings a uniquely integrative approach to her classes. Klara's classes cultivate an atmosphere of gentleness and acceptance, nurturing resilience and an open-hearted connection to oneself and others. Her coaching practice seamlessly blends deep personal insights with tailored mindfulness practices, helping clients reduce stress, navigate challenges with grace, and cultivate the power of attention to achieve their goals. Certified by Tibet House US and Dharma Moon as a meditation teacher, Klara holds a BA and MA in Psychology from Stanford University and has called Sonoma County home for over two decades. With an authentic presence and profound understanding of the human experience, Klara acts as a compassionate guide, unlocking the transformative potential within each individual she serves.
Leslie Tippell is a passionate yoga instructor whose innovative and soulful classes inspire transformation. With 15+ years of experience, including training under renowned teacher Sianna Sherman, Leslie believes deeply in yoga's power to heal the whole being - mind, body and spirit. Her creative sequences masterfully unite breath with movement, guiding students on a journey towards strength, flexibility and profound self-awareness. Each class offers new opportunities for self-discovery through the lens of mindfulness. Leslie encourages students to set personal intentions, cultivating an environment of joy and exploration. Grounded in psychology studies from UC Irvine, she nurtures this inner work with a nurturing presence. Whether new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Leslie's guidance, intuitive cueing, and zest for life on the mat ensure an uplifting, revitalizing experience. Step onto your mat and awaken your infinite potential.
Details of this retreat
Step into the radiant embrace of late summer and join us for an immersive retreat in Sonoma County, where the season’s vibrant energy becomes your catalyst for renewal and inner power. This is a time of peak abundance—when the sun’s warmth ripens the vineyards, nature pulses with life, and the universe beckons you to seize its gifts.
At this retreat, you’ll learn and practice energizing techniques of meditation, nature connection, and mindful movement. These practices awaken your radiance and vitality to fuel strength, clarity, and purpose for the journey ahead. When you align with what’s right for you, energy flows in support—while forcing things only leads to burnout. Here, we’ll guide you to tap into that natural current. Nestled in Sonoma’s rolling hills and soul-stirring landscapes, our program fuses ancient practices with the raw vitality of the land itself. This retreat is your chance to harvest not just the earth’s bounty, but your own untapped energy—through breath, movement, and stillness.
Whether you’re new to these arts or a seasoned seeker, you’ll walk away with a blazing toolkit to invigorate your body, sharpen your mind, and forge a deeper bond with yourself and the world around you.
What to Expect:
Yoga & Mindful Movement
Energizing Meditation Practices
Nature Connection Sessions
Mindfulness Workshops
Nourishing Connections
This retreat is a call to embrace your energy—perfect for anyone ready to recharge, grow, and blaze a new path. Enveloped by Sonoma County’s timeless allure, you’ll master techniques to awaken your radiance and vitality, learning to move with life’s flow rather than against it. Leave luminous, grounded, and armed with energizing practices to sustain you for the months ahead.
Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday – August 15, 2025
3:00 PM Check in
4:00 PM Forest Bathing & Grounding
4:30 PM Slow Flow Yoga
5:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Opening Circle & Restoration
Saturday, August 16, 2025
7:15 AM Mindfulness Meditation
8:15 AM Breakfast
10 AM Workshop and Meditation – Joy & Energy
11 AM Yoga
12:15 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM Personal Time (Rest, Nature, Wellness, Private Sessions)
4:00 PM Embodiment & Joyful Movement
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Energy & Vitality practices
Sunday August 17, 2025
8:00 AM – Morning Yoga
9:00 AM – Joy Meditation and Closing Circle
10:00 AM - Brunch
12:00 PM - Checkout
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.
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, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are provided 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.”
“Wonderful teacher and participants. Gentle, nourishing, supportive community."
“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."
At this retreat, you’ll learn and practice energizing techniques of meditation, nature connection, and mindful movement. These practices awaken your radiance and vitality to fuel strength, clarity, and purpose for the journey ahead. When you align with what’s right for you, energy flows in support—while forcing things only leads to burnout. Here, we’ll guide you to tap into that natural current. Nestled in Sonoma’s rolling hills and soul-stirring landscapes, our program fuses ancient practices with the raw vitality of the land itself. This retreat is your chance to harvest not just the earth’s bounty, but your own untapped energy—through breath, movement, and stillness.
Whether you’re new to these arts or a seasoned seeker, you’ll walk away with a blazing toolkit to invigorate your body, sharpen your mind, and forge a deeper bond with yourself and the world around you.
What to Expect:
Yoga & Mindful Movement
Energizing Meditation Practices
Nature Connection Sessions
Mindfulness Workshops
Nourishing Connections
This retreat is a call to embrace your energy—perfect for anyone ready to recharge, grow, and blaze a new path. Enveloped by Sonoma County’s timeless allure, you’ll master techniques to awaken your radiance and vitality, learning to move with life’s flow rather than against it. Leave luminous, grounded, and armed with energizing practices to sustain you for the months ahead.
Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday – August 15, 2025
3:00 PM Check in
4:00 PM Forest Bathing & Grounding
4:30 PM Slow Flow Yoga
5:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Opening Circle & Restoration
Saturday, August 16, 2025
7:15 AM Mindfulness Meditation
8:15 AM Breakfast
10 AM Workshop and Meditation – Joy & Energy
11 AM Yoga
12:15 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM Personal Time (Rest, Nature, Wellness, Private Sessions)
4:00 PM Embodiment & Joyful Movement
5:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Energy & Vitality practices
Sunday August 17, 2025
8:00 AM – Morning Yoga
9:00 AM – Joy Meditation and Closing Circle
10:00 AM - Brunch
12:00 PM - Checkout
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.
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, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are provided 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.”
“Wonderful teacher and participants. Gentle, nourishing, supportive community."
“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 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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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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