Yoga and Writing Retreat

We are excited to have Jason Bowman back as a Guest Teacher at Ratna Ling!


A weekend-long writing retreat—supported by yoga, sitting practice, and a regenerative environment with great food and great vibes. Come with anything you’re working on: a short story, personal essay, novel, journal, screenplay, etc—and we’ll enjoy some dedicated time to dive in, as well as collaborative evenings to share, discuss, and give and receive feedback.

There will be a light but sturdy philosophical framework for the weekend, and also a shared reading beforehand: Fable by Charles Yu. We’ll examine some of the craft elements of the story, and use it to help inform our own projects.

There is communal and private space to work. The surrounding area has very nice beaches and hiking, should that suit. The center itself has a palatial meditation hall that can be used freely. Also, fantastic accommodations. We’ll talk, and not talk, and be together, and also on our own.

Accommodations:

Each cottage has two queen beds, which are located in separate bedrooms. The cottages are large and have high ceilings, with a living room, kitchen and full bathroom. The whole center is luxurious and comfortable.

Fee:

$1300 per person

This includes accommodations, meals, yoga, taxes… everything except massages, which are optional and can be booked with the hosts.

If you’re signing up with a friend or partner, please indicate in the registration notes so we get you in the same cottage. For single guests who want a private cottage, there’s a separate fee.

 

Schedule:

Thursday:

3:00pm - Arrival

4:00-5:15pm - Vinyasa class

5:45pm - Dinner

7:00pm - Discussion/Lecture

Friday:

6:00-7:00am - Sitting period

7:15-8:30am - Vinyasa class

8:30am - Breakfast

9:00am-12:30pm - Creative time (or whatever)

12:30pm - Lunch

1:00-4:30pm - Creative time

4:30-5:30pm - Sitting period

5:45pm - Dinner

7:00pm - Discussion/Lecture

Saturday:

6:00-7:00am - Sitting period

7:15-8:30am - Vinyasa class

8:30am - Breakfast

9:00am-12:30pm - Creative time

12:30pm - Lunch

1:00-4:30pm - Creative time

4:30-5:30pm - Sitting period

5:45pm - Dinner

7:00pm - Discussion/Lecture

Sunday:

7:15-8:15am - Sitting period

8:30-9:45am - Vinyasa class

10:00am - Brunch

12:00pm - Check out



COVID POLICY: 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.