Refuge & Renewal: an Insight Meditation Retreat

You are warmly invited to join us for a peaceful weekend retreat dedicated to nourishing the basic goodness that lives inside of you, the inherent life force that awakens into a life of clarity, kindness and courage.

Drawing on the teachings of the Buddha, our practices include Insight and Metta Meditation, gentle movement, and daily dharma talks. Together, these become the solid reliable ground that support the capacity to skillfully navigate everyday life with a steady, receptive, and responsive mind, supported by a kind, courageous, and wise heart.

Woven within extended periods of silence, this spacious retreat offers time to be outside, the option for writing, art, and rest, along with time to talk with each other. The intention is that at the end of the retreat one will have experienced rest, support and inspiration, and return to everyday life strengthened and renewed.

We welcome all genders, levels, and backgrounds; anyone who is interested in meditation and cultivating basic goodness.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative Covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

3pm Check-in
5:30 Dinner
7pm Retreat Opening with Meditation

SATURDAY

6:45-7:15am Movement
7:15am Meditation
8am Breakfast
10am Morning Talk & Meditation
11am Walking Meditation
11:30 Sitting Meditation
12:15 Lunch
1:00 - Personal Time (time outdoors, art, writing, resting)
3:30 - Meditation
4:15 - Dharma Talk w/ Q & A
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Evening Session with Meditation

SUNDAY

8:00am Movement
8:30am Meditation
9am Closing Circle
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, 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.”
“Heidi is so relatable and teaches in a clear way. Her teachings are practical and applicable to daily life.”
“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.”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."