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Refresh and Recharge – a Midsummer Meditation Retreat

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
July 17 - 19, 2026

About this Retreat

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Take time to pause, breathe, and come back to center. In this midsummer weekend retreat, we’ll explore how meditation, Kum Nye Tibetan yoga, mantra, and self-care practices can restore clarity, peace, and vitality.

Together, we’ll cultivate:

Appreciation
Gratitude
Joy

This retreat is about stepping into lightness, reconnecting with your inner values, and restoring your energy in a setting designed to support healing and reflection.
The program includes:


Meditation for all levels
Tibetan relaxation practices
Tibetan bowl sound meditation
Practices in Nature
Nourishing vegetarian meals
Options for Massage, Reiki, Spiritual Counseling and more (at an extra cost)

COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative Covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.

Schedule: (Subject to Change)


FRIDAY

3:00-4:00   Check-in
5:30-6:30   Dinner
6:30-8:00   Opening Circle & Meditation




SATURDAY

8:00-9:00     Breakfast (Silent Breakfast)
9:00-10:30   Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye) and meditation: Awakening the Senses
11:00-12:15   Meditation in Nature
12:15              Lunch
1:00-1:30     Temple Visit (optional)
1:00-4:30     Quiet Time- Optional massage and wellness treatments by appointment
4:30-5:30     Loving-kindness Meditation
5:30-6:30     Dinner
6:30-8:00     Self-Massage and Tibetan Bowl Sound Meditation




SUNDAY

8:00-8:45    Tibetan Relaxation (Kum Nye)
9:00-10:00  Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 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 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.”
“Taking time to love others and ourselves is very important. Being able to spend an entire weekend thinking about these concepts was healing....”
“From a rest and relaxing perspective, it was perfect . It was great to get away from it all and experience something new."


"I appreciated the opportunity to renew, relax... in a beautiful setting with wonderful teachers and a small grope of good-hearted people.”
“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

Location icon Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States

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.

Private queen room in a spacious shared cottage

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
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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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I'm A Yoga Teacher
I absolutely LOVE teaching retreats at Ratna Ling. It's is always 100% amazing and everyone always wants to stay longer. I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff, the food, the accommodations, everything - I LOVE Ratna Ling!!!

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Life changing!
I can’t recommend Ratna Ling enough. I participated in their Thursday–Sunday meditation retreat and left feeling full, inspired, and deeply appreciative of the experience.

George and Carmín guided our practice, incorporating teachings from the Nyingma school tradition as well as Kum Nye (Tibetan yoga). In between sessions, we enjoyed home-cooked meals prepared by the staff and spent time walking the beautiful 120 acres of redwood forest.

The accommodations were comfortable and had everything needed for a retreat setting.

I came away with a renewed appreciation for meditation, Buddhism, and the generosity and kindness of everyone at the Ratna Ling Center. I’ll definitely be returning.

— MJL

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Spring break
While not directly on the sea,Ratna Ling was situated a short drive from the most beautiful ocean views. I had a wonderful time with our teacher Martin learning and breathing together. Meals were excellent. Setting was very relaxing and I felt like a new person after one weekend.

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Wonderful First Visit
We visited Ratna Ling for a weekend yoga retreat with Martin Scott. Every aspect of our visit, the yoga, the cabins, the food, the grounds, even down to the weather, was great! Already looking for an excuse to return :)

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Sanctuary in the redwoods
If you are looking to escape the relentless pace of daily life, look no further. This retreat is a true sanctuary, offering a profound sense of peace from the moment you arrive. The location is breathtaking, with the entire space beautifully nestled among towering redwoods. Staying in the wooden cabins felt like a luxury; they are incredibly comfortable and provide a cozy, grounded atmosphere that complements the natural surroundings perfectly. The vegetarian meals were absolutely delicious and deeply nourishing.
The yoga studio itself is bright, peaceful, and framed by large windows that invite the forest inside. However, it is Martin Scott's instruction that truly defines the experience. Martin is exceptionally kind, gentle, and compassionate.
He possesses a rare talent for meeting every student exactly where they are. Whether you are a total beginner or an advanced practitioner, his accessible teaching style resonates deeply. I found his alignment cues to be transformative; they helped me advance my practice significantly while providing the tools to avoid future injury and maximize the benefits of every pose. Every evening, Martin led us in Yoga Nidra which left me feeling more relaxed than I have in years.
This retreat is the ultimate getaway from a hectic life. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone seeking to reconnect with themselves in a stunning, supportive environment.

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