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Renewal: A midwinter retreat

Date
January 30 - February 1, 2026

About this Retreat

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Start your year with both enthusiasm and relaxation!  With the sacred shapes of yin yoga and the tranquil heat of vinyasa, this weekend retreat offers a container of renewal and strength.

Nestled in the majestic redwoods of Sonoma County, welcome your creative life force and the promise of spring. Join DeAnn to call in the next cycle that is offered at the seasonal juncture of Imbolc (mid winter). We will move through surya namaskar (sun salutations) building heat and tapas (devotion), rest and reset with yin sequences to support harmonious and balanced flow of energy.

Our practices will also include pranayama (breathwork), and dhyana (contemplation/meditation), rituals for spring and guided yoga nidra journey with sound attunement.

This weekend includes:

-Yoga asana & vinyasa krama (dynamic movement)
-Yin yoga & energy flow (deep stretches)
-Guided Yoga Nidra (relaxation)
-Sound attunement
-Ritual & ceremony
-Pranayama (breathwork)
-Dhyana (contemplation/meditation)

Our time together invites you to slow down and connect deeply into your own heart. Using the cycles of the seasons as your guide, this weekend retreat will renew your vital energy while fortifying your being on all levels: body, mind, and spirit.
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
3:00 pm Check in
4:00 pm Invocation and Sacred Movement
5:30pm Dinner
7:00 pm Yin, Nidra, Deep Rest

SATURDAY
7:30 am Meditation
8:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am-12:00 pm Morning Session
12:15 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Free Time: rest, write, creative space, connect with nature, and wellness sessions by appointment
4:00 pm Afternoon Session
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Yin, Nidra, Deep Rest

SUNDAY
8:00 am Morning Session and Closing Sacred Space
10:00 am Brunch
12:00 pm Checkout

 

 

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.  Credit is transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat if cancelled 30+ days prior.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,spacious deck, jetted bathtub, 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.”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."


“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.”
“Denelle was kind and patient with each individual in the workshop. She helped me extend my limits in the practice.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."

Getting Here

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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 a Private Room (Shared Cottage with 1 other guest)

Venue & Amenities

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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

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

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Perfect Escape
Ratna Ling is a spectacular retreat center! The grounds & cabins are serene, stunning, and private. The vegetarian cuisine is fresh, seasonal, delicious, and filled with love! As a meat-eater in my daily life, the offerings were also very filling and nourishing!
Gloria is an outstanding facilitator, teacher, and human. If you have a chance to learn from her, take it!

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Perfect retreat
The property is beautiful and peaceful. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious! Highly recommend

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Rejuvenating and beautiful
The cabins were surprisingly large, very clean and comfortable. The setting is serene, and we appreciated both the beauty of the surrounding nature in the day time as well as the unbelievable star visibility at night! Food was nutritious and tasty with plenty of options. We appreciated the meditation classes offered but also felt free to explore and take the retreat time at our own pace. The atmosphere is very uplifting and welcoming. We'll be back! Thank you to all the very kind staff!

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Weekend Retreat at Ratna Ling
Absolutely the best. Serene, quiet, peaceful. I attended a retreat here led by Becky Vollmer and Michael Wilson. It was a truly transformational experience. The cottages are spacious and well stocked with everything you need. The food is so fresh and delicious! The staff is accommodating and welcoming. And nature surrounds you in all of her magnificence.

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Forest Bathing with Ben Page
Well-planned, engaging, welcoming, thoughtful, restorative, stimulating experience. Ben was a perfect facilitator. Ratna Ling staff were terrific hosts, the accommodations sweet and comfortable, delicious food, the redwoods were inspiring and the meditation class and temple tour a joy (thanks, George!). Loved watching the gardeners across the street tend to the plants and grounds. Thanks!

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