Space and Ease: A Personal Retreat

A Time to Pause. A Place to Breathe. A Path Back to You.
Are you feeling the need to step away — to rest, reflect, and reconnect?
Our Space and Ease retreat offers you the rare gift of unstructured time in a nurturing and natural environment. At Ratna Ling, nestled among redwoods and open skies, you’re invited to move at your own pace and reconnect with what truly matters.
This personal retreat allows for deep rest and meaningful self-care. Whether you seek stillness or movement, solitude or quiet guidance, your experience is entirely your own. You’ll find support through a peaceful cottage, regular nourishing meals, and an atmosphere designed to help you realign with your inner rhythm.




Your Days, Your Way
There is no rigid schedule here. Instead, you’re invited to choose what nourishes you:


Meditate in silence or guided practice
Hike through ancient forests or stroll the coastline
Read, write, reflect, or simply rest
Engage in self-study or body-centered practices

Evenings are quiet and contemplative. You may enjoy time in the library or explore online teachings from our Founder, Tibetan Buddhist master Tarthang Tulku.




Optional Guided Sessions
For those who wish, the weekend includes gentle, optional sessions to deepen your retreat:
Orientation & Meditation Practice
You’ll begin by meeting other guests and learning foundational practices from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective — including shamatha (calm abiding meditation) and guided attention through the senses.
Kum Nye & Self-Massage
These gentle body-based practices integrate movement, breath, and stillness to regulate the nervous system, release tension, and open space for joy, compassion, and embodied awareness.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll explore how to relate to your thoughts and emotions with more ease, and how to distinguish meditation from other forms of inner work like therapy.




Let This Be Your Time
This retreat is about being more than doing. It’s a sacred pause. A moment to return to yourself.
If these dates don’t align, we welcome you to explore upcoming options on our Personal Retreats page.
Come rest. Come home. Come experience the quiet magic of Ratna Ling — the realm of treasures.
 

COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all participation 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 pm Check in
5:30pm Dinner
7:00 pm Orientation

SATURDAY

8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 Meditation
11:15  Kum Nye (Tibetan Relaxation) and Self-Massage Techniques
12:15 pm Lunch
Free time for meditation and contemplation
5:30pm Dinner

SUNDAY

9:00 am Meditation
10:00am 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 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. 
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.”
“It was exactly what I needed - to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit. ."


“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."