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I was delighted with my experience at Ratna Ling and will most definitely return again and again.
Peace and Quiet: A meditation retreat - SPECIAL PRICING
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Peace and Quiet: A meditation retreat - SPECIAL PRICING
4.94120 reviews
May 30 - June 1, 2025
About this Retreat
George Wiegand has been a student of our Founder Tarthang Tulku and a full-time volunteer in Nyingma organizations for more than 30 years, as a chef, baker, kitchen manager, temple builder, book binder, and pressman. He has a Master's of Education in Counseling and has worked as an educator and counselor in several high school systems. His hobbies include bread baking, basketball, and choir singing.
Linda Copenhagen holds a degree in accounting from San Francisco State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. She has studied Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma lineage since 1996. For the past several years she has been a CFO and financial consultant in the non-profit sector. Formerly, she has held roles as Director of Corporate Accounting at Art.com, Inc, Senior Director at Leapfrog Enterprises and Controller/Director of Finance in several technology startups. Linda now brings both her Buddhist studies and financial background to her current role as Co-Director at Ratna Ling.
Details of this retreat
For this special retreat, we are offering a sliding scale to allow you to give what you can.
Are you feeling burdened with stress and anxiety? Are global, national, and personal events feeling more overwhelming than usual?
When our world feels out of control or things feel uncertain and unpredictable, the most beneficial thing might be to slow down, to stop, and to not add to the chaos and commotion thatʻs already ensuing.
The antidote might be to take a sacred pause, to take a deep breath. Enter a space of non-doing. Create a space for meditation, contemplation, reflection, acceptance, and surrender. As we allow movements and mind chatter to settle, we touch a space of deep wisdom and knowing, a space without words or concepts. We discover that, even if we donʻt know all the answers to all of our questions, we have what we need to take care of ourselves, and maybe others. Sometimes the answer is to just be here now, not obsess about the past or worry about the future. When we have access to our inner resources, the unknown becomes full of potential and possibility.
This weekend retreat is offered as a way to support folks who need some peace and quiet in the redwoods, away from the uncertainty that pervades our culture right now. We invite you to join us to take a sacred pause, to sit, to lay down, to be in nature, to meditate, and to come back to center, present with ourselves.
This retreat includes:
Meditation
Dharma Talks + Discussion
Nature Walk
Movement + Relaxation
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.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check in
5:30 Dinner
6:30-7:45pm Welcome and Meditation
SATURDAY
7am Morning Meditation - George
8am Silent Breakfast
9-10:30am Managing Stress and Emotions - Linda
11:15am Kum Nye - Carmen
12:15 Lunch, Free Time
4:30pm Meditation in Nature - George
5:30pm Dinner
7-8pm Relaxation + Sound Meditation - Linda
SUNDAY
8am Kum Nye - Carmen
9am Meditation and Closing
10am Brunch
12pm Check Out
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”
“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."
Are you feeling burdened with stress and anxiety? Are global, national, and personal events feeling more overwhelming than usual?
When our world feels out of control or things feel uncertain and unpredictable, the most beneficial thing might be to slow down, to stop, and to not add to the chaos and commotion thatʻs already ensuing.
The antidote might be to take a sacred pause, to take a deep breath. Enter a space of non-doing. Create a space for meditation, contemplation, reflection, acceptance, and surrender. As we allow movements and mind chatter to settle, we touch a space of deep wisdom and knowing, a space without words or concepts. We discover that, even if we donʻt know all the answers to all of our questions, we have what we need to take care of ourselves, and maybe others. Sometimes the answer is to just be here now, not obsess about the past or worry about the future. When we have access to our inner resources, the unknown becomes full of potential and possibility.
This weekend retreat is offered as a way to support folks who need some peace and quiet in the redwoods, away from the uncertainty that pervades our culture right now. We invite you to join us to take a sacred pause, to sit, to lay down, to be in nature, to meditate, and to come back to center, present with ourselves.
This retreat includes:
Meditation
Dharma Talks + Discussion
Nature Walk
Movement + Relaxation
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.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check in
5:30 Dinner
6:30-7:45pm Welcome and Meditation
SATURDAY
7am Morning Meditation - George
8am Silent Breakfast
9-10:30am Managing Stress and Emotions - Linda
11:15am Kum Nye - Carmen
12:15 Lunch, Free Time
4:30pm Meditation in Nature - George
5:30pm Dinner
7-8pm Relaxation + Sound Meditation - Linda
SUNDAY
8am Kum Nye - Carmen
9am Meditation and Closing
10am Brunch
12pm Check Out
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”
“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.
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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5.0
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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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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
5.0
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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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timely
Nature respite and retreat grounds well managed.
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