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Spring Awakening - A Relaxation Retreat for Spring Equinox

Date
March 20 - 22, 2026

About this Retreat

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Welcome the Vernal (Spring) Equinox and honor nature’s rhythms as we celebrate this sacred moment of pause and balance. Enjoy a peaceful and soulful retreat to gently awaken, nourish, rest and reconnect.

Join Senior Yoga Teacher Clare Buckley on this deeply nurturing retreat as we welcome the return of the light and honor a time of rebirth, renewal and new beginnings. The Vernal Equinox is a point of balance of day and night, and an inspiring time to rest into the potency of transitional and liminal moments. In the serene and beautiful setting of Ratna Ling we will awaken to the experience of holistic wellbeing, centered around embodied movement, breath work, energy work, meditation and mindful practices to deeply nourish energy pathways and to restore balance and equanimity. Explore the gifts of a practice inspired by nature and the shifting rhythms of the seasons and tune into your inner landscape with love and compassion. Deep rest, spacious renewal and reconnection are at the core of this retreat, enabling participants to fully unwind, gently awaken, restore their energy and feel inspired. Clare shares insights from Ayurveda, TCM, Yin, Somatic, bodywork and embodiment practices, along with sound healing and guided meditations. She will be sharing some insights from the traditions celebrating the roots and rhythms of the Vernal Equinox.

Alongside her wellbeing program, there will be ample time for pause and connecting with the magical setting of Ratna Ling. Nature bathe, journal, hike, hug a redwood tree and feel nourished by delicious vegetarian meals. Massage
is also available onsite. This retreat is suitable for anyone who feels a resonance with this lovingly held offering and welcomes all levels of practitioners.

 

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


3pm – Check in
4pm – Gentle Embodied Yoga
5:30 – Dinner
7:30pm – Restorative Yin and Guided Meditation for Deep Rest

SATURDAY

7:30am – Meditation
8am – Breakfast
10am – Elemental Yoga & Breathwork
12:15 – Lunch
1pm – Free Time
4pm – Restorative Somatic Yoga
5:30 – Dinner
7:30 – Marma Point Self-Massage & Yoga Nidra

SUNDAY

7:30am – Meditation
8am – Gentle Awaken Yin/Yang and Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm – Checkout and Farewell




 


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, jetted bathtub, 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:



“Clare is amazing and always curates a wonderful experience.”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness.  Thank you.”
“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years.  The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."


“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Clare's workshops and retreats are always exactly what I needed."

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 with 1 other guest)

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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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Heaven on Earth!
Restorative yoga in the gorgeous beauty of the redwoods and sublime peace of a world class meditation center - that is quite simply the magic of Ratna Ling. My 8th time was a charm and a delight as always.

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Wow. The retreat was incredible and the retreat center was equally amazing!
Wow! I just spent the weekend with Nicole Griffin "reclaiming my nervous system" and I am leaving so relaxed. Nicole is such an excellent teacher! Additionally, this retreat center is so amazing! The cottages have breathtaking views, they are so clean and comfortable with everything you can possibly need. I can't recommend Nicole and this retreat center enough!

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Grounding, expansive, WORTH IT
Ratna Ling is a treasure and a half. Three night here feel like a week and a half. There’s something special about this place that grounds and gets you quiet inside. Gloria is an incredible facilitator, everyone was so kind and helpful, and the food is always amazing. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for respite, a reset, and clarity.

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Beautiful and Serene
The Ratna Ling retreat center is located in the woods along the spectacular No CA Coast. The cottages are deluxe with comfortable beds and seating, porches and kitchenettes. There is space there for escape, a personal retreat of whatever sort is needed. There are yoga and meditation sessions and thoughtful, tasty vegetarian meals. The folks that live and work there are friendly and accommodating. Can't say enough good things!

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Ratna Ling - January Book Club - Caring
The Caring book club was a thoughtful way to start the year! The time was organized, well moderated and brought forth insightful conversations. Much appreciated.

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