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Living with More Ease
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Living with More Ease
4.95167 reviews
April 17 - 19, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Renate Marx, originally from Germany, has long moved between countries and traditions, dedicating her life to both education and the Dharma, rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
For over twenty years, Renate worked in Germany as a manager and program developer at the intersection of education, intercultural dialogue, and the arts. In 2010, her path turned more deeply toward the Dharma when she began her studies within the Nyingma tradition. After completing the Four-Month Human Development Retreat at the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, she joined the Nyingma community and became a full-time volunteer within Nyingma organizations in both the U.S. and Germany.
Since 2015, Renate has spent part of each year in India, serving as an administrator and program coordinator at the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI). Her current focus is on international programs that foster connection and exchange between monastics and international students. A committed Dharma worker, Renate continues to develop her roles as a student, facilitator, and organizer, drawing from her background in education and Dharma practice.
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 MeTime 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."
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 MeTime 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
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
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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Peace Beauty Serenity
2+ day yoga retreat with the inimitable, Bex Urban. Highlights of Ratna Ling Retreat Center - the staff, food, temple (including sound meditation), education, extraordinary nature (forest baths readily available) and comfortable, clean accommodations. Kindness abounds.
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Rat a Ling with Gretchen
Just what I needed. Gretchen was a teacher of many things and I came away with many tools to enrich my soul. An amazing group of people all of whom brought so much to the group. I will be returning for sure.
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The most peaceful retreat center set in nature
I LOVE Ratna LIng. It is remote, peaceful, with nothing but nature sounds to hear. The fall is lovely here. Lots of wind, the sound of leaves and birds and trees. It's a very easy place to disconnect from all the city things and people here. The retreat program I participated in was not overly scheduled, calm, healing. Food was super fresh, vegetarian, and lovely. The cottages are soooo nice! I left wanting more time there...
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Best retreat in Bay Area
This was my third time and all I can say is each time I fall in love even more with Ratna Ling! The entire wooded forest, the gorgeous cabins, the free roaming turkeys, the incredibly delicious meals and Ofcourse the energy of peace radiating through out. Linda the director co led this retreat which was filled with insights and activities to calm and reset. Forest meditation to self massage techniques. We also received books and a journal. I highly recommend a Ratna retreat to everyone!
