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Seeing is Freedom

Date
February 21 - 23, 2025

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We welcome Guest Teacher, Stacie Overby of San Francisco, who offers a deeply transformative retreat on FREEDOM.

We practice freedom. Freedom from suffering. Much of this freedom comes from seeing life as it is, having a View that is not obstructed by illusion or projection. We practice a view of life that incorporates both self-responsibility and surrender.

There is suffering that is unavoidable and suffering that is avoidable. How we respond to the difficulties in our lives directly impacts how we will suffer.  We have the capacity to navigate the challenges in our lives with grace.  Our practice prepares the field for the heart and mind to open spontaneously.  From an open heart and mind we have access to ease, spaciousness and peace, despite the toughness of life.

In this 3-day retreat, we will explore the central causes of suffering, from the view of Buddhadharma, Yoga, and Integral Psychology. We can learn how to skillfully respond to find more openness and freedom in our day-to-day lives.

Our practice weaves together a potent combination of healing art modalities such as breathwork, meditation, yoga asana, somatic movement and self-inquiry practices.

SCHEDULE (Subject to change):

Thursday:

3pm Check in
4-5:30pm Practice
5:30pm Dinner

Friday:

8am Breakfast
9-12:15 pm Practice
12:15pm Lunch
1-3:30pm Free Time
3:30-5:30pm Practice
5:30pm Dinner

Saturday:

8am Breakfast
9-12:15 pm Practice
12:15pm Lunch
1-3:30pm Free Time
3:30-5:30pm Practice
5:30pm Dinner
7-7:45pm Sound Bath Healing

Sunday:

8-10am Practice
10am. Brunch
12pm 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.

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.”
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."


“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.
“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."



 

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 in a shared cottage, 2 nights of meals, lodging, and classes

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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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

4.93 out of 5.0 average rating

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An energetic portal
The sanctuary, surrounded by old growth redwoods, is a very special portal where connection to the divine feels effortless and powerful. The volunteers who live on property are delightful, the cabins are lovely, the grounds an amazing and the food is magnificent! I was on a cleanse with a very limiting protocol, but at every buffet there were plenty of delicious vegan and gluten free options. I didn’t feel compromised at all! The retreat I attended was the icing on the cake. All in all there is nothing I would have changed. It was a 10 out of 10 all the way around Di

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Retreat
The space and surroundings were inviting and so calming. Beautiful accommodations and amazing food. The perfect location to find your inner peace

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Fabulous retreat center
Surroundings are amazing and so are the staff!
Clarissa especially went out of her way for me!

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Beauttiful location
Ratna Ling I s beautiful and peaceful place to nourish your body and soul. Wonderful location for a restorative retreat. The food was also exceptionally good!

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A beautiful and inviting setting for a weekend of introspection and relaxation
I attended Ratna Ling Retreat Center for a weekend group retreat focused on finding joy. The center is beautiful and well worth the drive from San Francisco. The facilities were clean and inviting and the staff was welcoming and created a peaceful environment. There are many treasures on the retreat grounds, including Redwood circles and an oak and Redwood tree that have joined to grow as one. Wild turkeys, woodpeckers and many other birds can be found throughout the grounds. We also received a special treat as the leaves on the Japanese Maples were bright pink, creating an absolutely stunning sight. I left feeling refreshed, more connected to myself and nature and inspired. I will be returning many times to Ratna Ling.