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Living with More Ease

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
August 21 - 23, 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

5:30 - 6:30 PM - Dinner

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

SATURDAY

7:15 - 8:00 AM — Nature Walk 

8:00 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast

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


10:45– 12:00 PM — Mindfulness of Body

12:15 – 1:00 PM — Lunch 

1:15 - 2:00 - Temple Tour - George

2:00 - 4:00 PM Me Time with Ratna Ling. Connect with Ratna Ling Spaces. Enjoy in Silence.

4:00 PM — Tea Break

4:15 – 5:15 PM —  Mindfulness of Emotions 

5:30 – 6:30 PM — Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 PM — Healing through Mantra


SUNDAY

8:00 – 8:45 AM —  Living with More Ease

9:00 – 9:45 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

 


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 Renate's retreat:



“The retreat allowed us to be in a space that felt supportive for each of our journeys. We gained tools to practice in our daily lives.”
“Renate led a well-rounded retreat. She introduced us to Tibetan practices to disengage with the mind and drop into the body in this moment.”
“I liked the space and silence - allowed in a world where that can be seen as a luxury. I can breath."


“The practice we used was very unique and helpful; starting with the actions vs. intellectualizing. It felt impactful." 
“I benefitted from the variety of practices that Renate gave and her supportive kindness..”
“The center is very efficient and organized. I appreciated the way the staff responded to me and my many questions leading up to the retreat."

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.

For 1 guest in Private Room, Shared Cottage

Venue & Amenities

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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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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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Peace and Kindness
A retreat at Ratna Ling is a special treat and refuge. The sacred grounds are exceptionally beautiful and everyone on the property is kind - really. We especially appreciate the retreats by the Ratna Ling faculty who live the values of the Buddhist tradition, but create meaningful programs bringing this wisdom tradition to every day life!

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Meditation retreat
I cannot recommend highly enough. I knew very little (essentially nothing) about Ratna Ling before I took myself here last weekend for a retreat. All I knew is that I had been under a lot of stress. This place is magical. I have begun my healing journey thanks to this experience I gave myself. Wonderful staff and teachers and amazing food. Very comfortable, relaxing accommodations. I will be going back and soon!

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Peaceful and deep healing
My weekend at Ratna Ling for a meditation retreat was so extremely peaceful and healing - it was completely unexpected. I realized very quickly that any insecurity I held about my practice or journey was self created struggle, as there was zero feelings of intimidation or discomfort regarding my level of meditative mastery or lack thereof. The option of silence was a surprisingly welcomed and appreciated aspect for me to allow myself to stay inward, open, and contemplative about my experience. I cannot wait to return to this beautiful, healing and delicious place.

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Be-Friending Oureselves
My experience was great! Taylor was open, welcoming, easy to understand and follow. The food was delicious! The only little thing I want to mention is the cleanliness of the cabin. For the most part is was good, but there were spiders and webs in my bedroom when you look up, higher than eye level. A few webs in the living room light fixtures as well.

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Yoga over age 50
Everything about the yoga retreat and the Ratna Ling Retreat Center exceeded my expectations. Those Redwoods, the yoga instructor, yoga students and the Ratna Ling cottages, staff and food were just what my heart and soul needed. Looking forward to returning to Ratna Ling for another beautiful retreat. Namaste. Rosanna H.

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