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Begin Again: A weekend retreat

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
November 6 - 8, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Every practice begins the same way: You arrive. You breathe. You begin.

No matter what happened before, it is never too late to begin again. As long as you are alive, you can choose to feel your feet on the ground and start from right here and right now. The timeless wisdom traditions remind us that the most profound transformation happens in the small and steady acts of returning - to the breath, to the body, to presence - and remembering - who you are, why you’re here, what truly matters.



Join Yvonne Kingsley in the tranquil redwood forests of Sonoma County for a weekend of deep nourishment and renewal. Rooted in the themes of mindfulness, compassion and letting go, we’ll explore what it means to BEGIN AGAIN, finding our way back to the present moment, again and again and again.

This retreat is intentionally designed to support your whole being. Each session weaves together embodied movement, healing breathwork, guided meditation and dharma conversations with space for quiet reflection. You will have plenty of time to rest in your private cottage, gather as a community over delicious meals, and explore the property or hiking trails in the surrounding area.



SCHEDULE (subject to change):


FRIDAY
3:00pm  Check-in
4:00-5:30pm  Yoga session
5:30pm  Dinner
7:00pm  Welcome circle

SATURDAY
7:30-8:00am  Morning meditation
8:00am  Breakfast
10:00am-noon  Yoga session
12:15pm  Lunch
4:00-5:30pm  Yoga session
5:30pm  Dinner

SUNDAY
7:30-8:00am  Morning meditation
8:00-10:00am  Yoga session
10:00am  Brunch
12:00pm  Check-out


















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.



 


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, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. 
5 vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421

All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for your full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
What people are saying about Yvonne's retreats:



"Yvonne was a wonderful teacher. I loved her sharing and the readings. This weekend was life affirming."
"Yvonne was special!  Great yoga classes and a relaxed schedule.  Lots of time to explore this beautiful property and hug trees!"


“The retreat allowed me to slow myself to a point of peace.  Still with no judgement.  Moving my body via Yvonne's instructions was a serendipitous  way to find more space in my life."
“My nervous system really benefitted from this time away."



 

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.

Private Bedroom in a Shared Cottage with 1 other person

Venue & Amenities

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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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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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A Weekend of Peace
Ratna Ling is a spot of bliss in the middle of nowhere. The accommodations were lovely: beautiful wood work, comfy beds, mini fridge, gorgeous view from the window. From the cooks to the managers, everyone on the staff treated us with warmth and kindness. Although they request shoes off inside, they were totally OK with me leaving mine on my difficult feet. George's guided meditation and tour of the on-site temple matched the varied needs of the group, no easy feat. He answered all of our questions; there was no hesitation to discuss religious skepticism and no question was offensive. The vegetarian food was plentiful and delicious; I came away wanting recipes. Even without the themed retreat, just spending time at Ratna Ling would be the ultimate relaxation, getting in touch with nature, unplugging from the crazy world, and feeling renewed.

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10 outta 10 recommend!
Grounds: stunning.
Vibe: chill.
Accommodations: top notch.
Food: should win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Staff: People you want to know more about.
Forest: magical.
Bottom line: just pull the trigger.

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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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