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A Weekend of Self-Care | Labor Day
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A Weekend of Self-Care | Labor Day
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August 29 - September 1, 2025
About this Retreat
Natalie has been teaching yoga and sharing the dharma for almost 15 years. She is a certified Shivakali yoga teacher and spiritual counselor, as well a meditation guide and energy worker. Her background in environmental management has deeply shaped her teachings as she considers Mother Earth her first spiritual teacher. Natalie relies on her Buddhist teachings to support individuals in connecting with their best selves. She deeply believes in the power of play and joy as a means to living our best lives.
Over her lifetime, Meg has held a myriad of careers, but none has brought more meaning than her role as an end-of-life doula. She felt called to this work after assisting her stepdad through the MAID process in 2017, acting as primary caregiver for her mother who suffered from dementia, and having helped two close friends as cancer ended their lives.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, but having lived all over the country, Meg relocated to Bend in April of 2024. She is an active volunteer with Partners in Care and completed the Peaceful Presence Project end of life doula training November of 2024.
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 for 3 nights with a private bedroom in 2 bedroom shared cottage, meals & classes. We choose your roommate.
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Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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
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We left feeling balnaxed
My sister, daughter and I attended the balance weekend retreat. The food and cabins were amazing. The surroundings were stunning. We connected with other attendees and have four great yoga sessions. My sister also received a massage from Melody that she loved
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Balance yoga retreat April 2025
Just finished a very healing ,balancing and nourishing weekend at Ratna Ling Tibetan Center.
The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
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The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
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The land of beauty
So much beauty and spaciousness exists in Ratna Ling, it is hard to decide what to focus on first...
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M. Read More
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M. Read More
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Oasis in a spiritual desert
My wife and I had heard of Ratna Ling from friends and family members who had visited and done retreats there. Living in Oregon, we didn’t feel like the long travel distance to another forested site would be worth the effort. Boy was I so wrong! When we arrived we were greeted warmly by the staff and escorted to our lovely cottage overlooking the rolling pastured hills of the Sonoma coast. Breathtaking. The wildlife surrounding us made us feel like we were in a Disney film- Snow White comes to mind. Turkeys, deer, ravens, herons and Jack rabbits were some of the many creatures we encountered there. Then there were the meditation spaces. Truly a retreat center that thought of everything. The vegetarian/vegan meals that were prepared for us were delicious and healthy. The desserts would rival any 5 star bakery and the bread was superb.
Overall, I would say that Ratna Ling offers a true feeling of getting away from it all. I hope we can return there sometime in the future. Well done and kudos to Linda and Gloria for making our stay a pleasure and restful experience. Read More
Overall, I would say that Ratna Ling offers a true feeling of getting away from it all. I hope we can return there sometime in the future. Well done and kudos to Linda and Gloria for making our stay a pleasure and restful experience. Read More
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