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Living with More Ease

Date
April 17 - 19, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Inspired by the teachings of Tarthang Tulku, our resident teacher, Renate Marx, offers a weekend to train the body, mind, and speech for a life with more ease.

Do you often find yourself tense, distracted, or out of balance?  There are several tools you can rely on that can be simple to integrate so that life doesnʻt have to feel so hard.

In this weekend retreat, you will learn to reconnect with your body and mind, cultivating relaxation, awareness, and inner balance in everyday life.

The weekend includes guided meditation, Kum Nye yoga, reflective readings, journaling, nature walks, and quiet time in the serene environment of Ratna Ling. Inspired by Hidden Mind of Freedom by Tarthang Tulku, the practices invite a natural sense of ease and well-being.

At the end of the weekend, you will leave with simple practices and renewed inspiration to bring more peace and calm into your daily life.

 

Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

7:00 – 8:15 PM — Setting Intention and Motivation

SATURDAY

7:15 – 8:00 AM — Nature Walk with all participants

8:00 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 AM — Kum Nye Tibetan Relaxation 


11:00 – 12:15 PM — Mindfulness of Emotions and Thoughts

12:15 – 1:00 PM — Lunch in Silence

1:00 - 4:00 PM Me Time with Ratna Ling. Connect with Ratna Ling Spaces. Enjoy in Silence.

4:00 PM — Tea Time

4:30 – 5:30 PM — The Power of Breath 

6:30 – 7:30 PM — Dinner

7:45 – 8:45 PM — Healing through Mantra


SUNDAY

8:00 – 8:45 AM —  Love and Compassion

9:00 – 10:00 AM — Closing Circle & Dedication


10:00 AM — Brunch

12:00 Noon — 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."

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 Private Room, Shared Cottage

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

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Spaciousness & Ease
Came to Ratna Ling for my birthday to do a retreat with my mom and cousin. It was absolutely wonderful. Accommodations and food exceeding my expectations and the programming was just when I was hoping for…. To find a sense of space and easy

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Fantastic experience
It was my first time visiting Ratna king and I was so pleasantly surprised. I felt well taken care of from the healthy delicious food, to the cozy well appointed cottage. Most of all though is the spiritual Buddhist nature of all. Our meditation and movement guides filled my soul! I feel spacious and at ease. Thank you all. I highly recommend a visit to Ratna Ling
xoxo Lisa G,

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Fantastic retreat
I absolutely loved my retreat at Ratna Ling. The property is just gorgeous and so peaceful. The accommodation and food were great and they did a great job matching up people into the shared cottages. The retreat itself was well organized and had variety to it so there was lots to take away from it. Highly recommend.

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Unbelievable Weekend Away - Far Surpassed my expectations!
I was gifted a weekend away with my bestfriend a weekend retreat to Ratna Ling and had zero expectations. I was honestly annoyed I was being pushed out of the house but knew it was for good reason :) When we arrived at the grounds I was already impressed with the quality of everything and everyone. The buildings are beautiful, the area feels calm and sacred and the positive feelings immediately kicked in.
The sessions for our meditative retreat were perfect for newbies and those looking to find their way back to meditation. The teachings were approachable and comprehensible and really applicable to modern day life.
The accommodations are spacious and perfect.
The FOOD! OMG, zero expectations here again and I was blown away. So delicious, I ate SO much that weekend because it was all so fresh and flavorful. Mangia and Meditation <3

Run, don't walk to this retreat center! I will definitely be back for other segments!

Thank you to the entire team at Ratna Ling for a positive and memorable experience.

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Another amazing weekend retreat!
Gloria’s retreats are the best gift you could give yourself. They’re a journey into yourself that you never knew you needed. She creates a magical safe space where you can just be. A chance to get away from the noise, be yourself, and find yourself. Being with other people who are doing the same brings a collective energy, wisdom and sense of community. I’ve felt closer to people I’ve met on a weekend retreat than people I’ve known for years. Everything at the retreat is an invitation to participate as much or as little as you want. Her retreats are a chance to embrace yourself with love and acceptance. You never know what to expect but for me they always offer something beautiful that stays with me.

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