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Spring Break - A Weekend Yoga Retreat

Date
March 12 - 14, 2027

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Take a spring break with Martin Scott!

As we welcome the Springtime, we offer this weekend retreat as an opportunity to cultivate brightness through yoga, pranayama and meditation. We spend so much time expending our energy out into the world, and yoga allows us a chance to nourish ourselves - body, mind and soul.

Nestled in the serene beauty of the Sonoma coast, this 3-day spring yoga retreat offers an immersive escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Surrounded by nature’s pristine landscapes, you’ll find tranquility, quiet, and rejuvenation.

The weekend will include morning pranayama and meditations, asana classes and two yoga nidra sessions, all designed to ignite your light and creativity. We’ll embrace the elements of spring, using a combination of breathwork and movement to channel energy, create heat, and explore yoga. We’ll also explore the deep relaxation of yoga nidra and guided meditation. This weekend focuses on your connection to yourself, releasing deep-set tension and cultivating inner peace amidst the quiet stillness of Ratna Ling.

 

Schedule (Subject to change):

Friday

3pm Check-in
4-5:15pm Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Yoga Nidra

Saturday

7am Pranayama & Meditation
8am Breakfast
10am Yoga
12:15pm Lunch
Free Time
3-5pm Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Yoga Nidra

Sunday 

7am Pranayama & Meditation
8-9.30am Yoga
10am Brunch
12pm Checkout



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 Martin's retreats:



“I appreciated the quiet space, the yoga and the meditations. Martin was very wise, warm and friendly.”
“The sky at night really helped solidify an entire day from before sunrise to night. Martin did an excellent job grounding me and focusing me on my inside.”
“I thought the yoga was great and I loved Martin. The location/surroundings are beautiful and the cottages were very nice and comfortable. Everyone was very nice and welcoming."


“Martin is good, genuine human who walks the talk - right pace/level of effort."  
“I appreciated having the opportunity to get away for a couple of days and focus solely on my health and well-being.  I benefitted from the structured itinerary with free time to explore or process.  I enjoyed the opportunity to work with my mentor, Margin, in a new way.”
"What I liked most was all of the different elements of yoga.  Pranayama, meditation, slow vinyasa, yoga Nidra.  Having on a workshop on internal and external rotation was great as well ."



 

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)

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
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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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Wonderful connection and reset!
Ratna Ling is a very special place filled with warmth and beauty. Expect to find inspiration, connection, and new ways of living in your daily life. Erica and Rosalyn were wonderful teachers, the food was amazing, and I will always remember my time here. Highly recommend!

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Ratna Ling Shines Like A Jewel
It was a joy to lead a retreat with Erica M. this past weekend. The exquisite facilities are beautifully designed and well-maintained. The gardens and natural landscape surrounding it are lovely and peaceful. The food was wonderful, fresh, and healthy. The staff was helpful and friendly and showed a connection to the spiritual tradition on which Ratna Ling is based.

The people attending the retreat were a very nice mix. Some came from as far away as South Carolina, while most were from the Bay Area. They were professionals, from a nurse to a tech industry worker to a retired Wall Street stockbroker. Many were there for the first time., but there was a quick bond that formed, based on an openness to caring and kindness. Many people shared their contact info to stay connected with each other.

Thank you, Ratna Ling, for providing the space to allow this amazing connection to take place.

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Time away but still present
As was my time last year, overall a very pleasant experience. The cabin is lovely and very comfortable. The food was very good for me. I most appreciated the special little meals that were brought to me because of my not being able to tolerate onions and garlic. The room for yoga was perfect, as was David's yoga. David is the best and he made my yoga and meditation experiences really special. Meditation in the temple was an experience I will carry with me for a long time. I don't want to say anything negative, but I think you should be aware that the shower valve in Cabin 17 is really faulty and getting scalded by hot water is a real possibility. It is impossible to adjust the water to STAY at a comfortable level for any length of time before it reverts to scalding or cold. There is a provision in California law regarding water temperature setting for facilities used by individuals who have no control over water temperature i.e. apartment buildings, rentals etc. and the temperature setting is much lower than what the setting is for your cabins. The regulation valve should be repaired and the water temperature turned down. The salad on our first meal on Friday was not fresh and was wilted and had spoiled leaves throughout. Otherwise, the food was great. I hope next year we are back in the cabins that are closer to the main lodge, as we had to drive to the lodge each day, because the walk would have been too much for me in addition to yoga.
I love coming to Ratna Ling and will continue as long as I can. ☮️ ❤️ Angi Shine

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Living with Ease
Wonderful experience.

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Here and Now Retreat
Accommodations were fantastic. Everything was clean and organized and well appointed. There was plenty of space to relax, find solitude, and connect with others. The food was delicious and plentiful and the staff were welcoming, approachable, and accommodating.

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