A Weekend of Self-Care | Labor Day
A Weekend of Self-Care | Labor Day
4.94126 reviews
August 29 - September 1, 2025
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK, AND REST
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth.
You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.
Treat yourself and enjoy three nights at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value the most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.
This weekend includes:
Yoga for all levels
Relaxation Practices
Meditation for all levels
Sound Healing
Optional Bodywork + Wellness Services
COVID POLICY ( as of JA 2025 ): For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Friday
3:00-4:00 Check-in
4:30-5:30 Yoga
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:45-7:30 Opening Circle
Saturday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Yoga
10:30-12:00 Ayurveda - Cultivating vitality
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Breathwork & Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Yin Yoga
Sunday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Yoga
10:30-11:30 Forest bath
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Breathwork & Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Monday
8:00-9:00 Yoga
9:00-10:00 Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 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
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
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. Towels and hand soap are provided.
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.”
“The retreat renewed my ability to access ways to calm my heart, mind, and body."
“Wonderful reminder of connection to self and connection to others.”
“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." Read More
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth.
You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.
Treat yourself and enjoy three nights at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value the most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.
This weekend includes:
Yoga for all levels
Relaxation Practices
Meditation for all levels
Sound Healing
Optional Bodywork + Wellness Services
COVID POLICY ( as of JA 2025 ): For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Friday
3:00-4:00 Check-in
4:30-5:30 Yoga
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:45-7:30 Opening Circle
Saturday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Yoga
10:30-12:00 Ayurveda - Cultivating vitality
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Breathwork & Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Yin Yoga
Sunday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Yoga
10:30-11:30 Forest bath
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Breathwork & Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Monday
8:00-9:00 Yoga
9:00-10:00 Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 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
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
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. Towels and hand soap are provided.
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.”
“The retreat renewed my ability to access ways to calm my heart, mind, and body."
“Wonderful reminder of connection to self and connection to others.”
“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." Read More
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.
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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 a Private Room in a Shared Cottage
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Venue & Amenities
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.
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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.
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Customer Reviews
5.0
I just completed another magical and meaningful 3 night weekend at enchanting Ratna Ling retreat center. It never fails to impress me with a warm feeling of safety, deep introspection, natural beauty and love. What more can I say?
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5.0
Incredible, beautiful and healing experience
I have done many retreats in various settings (and price points) over the years, and Gloria Baraquio's Weekend of Self-Care retreat at Ratna Ling over Memorial Day Weekend was truly something extraordinary. She, along with Kimberly Millard, who provided additional yoga instruction and sound healing and George Wiegand, who taught meditation, created a very special container for the weekend, and I am still feeling renewed 10 days later. Ratna Ling is also a very beautiful place with wonderful creature comforts, and the staff was so kind and caring. Thank you - I cannot wait to return!
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5.0
A Magical Escape into Nature and Stillness
I attended the meditation retreat in late May 2025, and from the moment I began the drive, I felt like I was entering another world. The route along the coast was breathtaking, eventually winding into a serene landscape of towering trees and untouched wilderness. It was exactly what I had been craving a place to unplug, reset, and reconnect away from the overstimulation of daily life. What I found was not only everything I needed, but so much more.
The cottages are tucked away in quiet seclusion, surrounded by a forest that feels sacred. Each morning, I stepped outside to the sight of sunlight streaming through the mountains and trees a gentle reminder that peace lives in stillness. The natural beauty alone would have made the trip worthwhile, but what the retreat offered went far beyond that.
The meditations and talks led by George and Linda were profoundly inspiring. Meditation has always been something I wanted to integrate into my daily life, but I never knew where to start. Their guidance made it approachable and deeply personal. I learned techniques that helped me understand what mindfulness actually feels like and I’ve been able to carry that clarity back with me into my everyday routine.
The staff and volunteers were incredible! They were kind, welcoming, and genuinely present. It didn’t feel like a business. It felt like being embraced by a community that truly cares. I was treated not as a guest, but as a member of a larger family. Their presence created a space where healing, rest, and reflection could truly unfold.
I’m so grateful to have found this place. As I drove away, I caught myself wondering how I could come back… or better yet, never leave. This place is a gift! It is a place to recharge your spirit, reconnect with nature, and remember what it feels like to just be! It's truly magical!
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The cottages are tucked away in quiet seclusion, surrounded by a forest that feels sacred. Each morning, I stepped outside to the sight of sunlight streaming through the mountains and trees a gentle reminder that peace lives in stillness. The natural beauty alone would have made the trip worthwhile, but what the retreat offered went far beyond that.
The meditations and talks led by George and Linda were profoundly inspiring. Meditation has always been something I wanted to integrate into my daily life, but I never knew where to start. Their guidance made it approachable and deeply personal. I learned techniques that helped me understand what mindfulness actually feels like and I’ve been able to carry that clarity back with me into my everyday routine.
The staff and volunteers were incredible! They were kind, welcoming, and genuinely present. It didn’t feel like a business. It felt like being embraced by a community that truly cares. I was treated not as a guest, but as a member of a larger family. Their presence created a space where healing, rest, and reflection could truly unfold.
I’m so grateful to have found this place. As I drove away, I caught myself wondering how I could come back… or better yet, never leave. This place is a gift! It is a place to recharge your spirit, reconnect with nature, and remember what it feels like to just be! It's truly magical!
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5.0
A very special time with amazing people
Thank you so much, Gloria for all of the heart and soul you infused into our retreat weekend. It was truly an honor to watch you work your magic and hold space for all of us. RL is also a magical place and the rooms were pristine and the people who work there were so full of Gratitude and good intentions. It was an experience like I’ve never had before where everyone just wanted to serve, and where everyone who worked there felt as if they were emanating, pure intentions of love toward the attendees. I have also never gone to a retreat with people I know, and the deepening connection that happened was beyond my wildest dreams. I feel so full and grateful for this experience in this beautiful place led by such an adapt and knowing soul. Thank you all for providing this sacred space and time for me to heal.
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5.0
An Incredible Experience !!!!
I attended the Weekend of Self Care Retreat this past weekend and it was truly transformative. I arrived stressed out and left calm, centered and ready to live more fully. The sleeping accommodations were perfect and the cabins were clean and accessible to the Lodge. I also thoroughly enjoyed all the classes and sessions and the retreat leader, Gloria, was so kind and loving and went out of her way the entire weekend to ensureI I was doing ok. I would like to honorably mention the staff. I have never had an opportunity to be assisted by such loving, kind and thorough individuals. They patiently held my hand throughout the entire retreat and seemed to never tire in assisting each and every participant to have a wonderful time. The grounds and atmosphere at RL is the perfect recipe for healing in Mind, Body and Spitit.
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