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Expand Into Summer: Tap into Your Inner Heart and Radiate Your Light

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
August 7 - 9, 2026

About this Retreat

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Step into the vibrant energy of late summer with this transformative weekend retreat designed to help you reconnect with your inner heart and unleash the radiance that resides within you. As the season of growth, vitality, and warmth unfolds, this retreat invites you to expand your sense of self and embrace the fullness of your being.

Through a carefully curated blend of yoga, meditation, breath-work, and reflection, you’ll dive deep into the practices that nourish your mind, body, and soul. You’ll explore heart-opening flows to awaken your inner light, deepen your connection to yourself, and tap into the abundant energy that summer offers. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, a deeper sense of balance, or simply a moment of pause, this retreat provides the perfect space to realign and expand into your fullest expression.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll learn to quiet the mind, soften into the present moment, and cultivate the powerful energy of the heart. You’ll leave feeling more aligned with your authentic self, grounded in love, and ready to radiate your light to the world. Join us as we expand together into the magic of late summer, nurturing ourselves and our communities, and stepping fully into the vibrant possibilities of the season ahead.

What to Expect:

Heart-opening yoga flows to activate your inner light
Guided meditation and breathwork to clear the mind and connect with your authentic self
Reflection exercises and visioning to set intentions for the remainder of summer and set you up for the transition to fall
Nourishing meals and connection with like-minded individuals
A supportive environment to tap into your fullest potential and radiate love

Come and experience the magic of summer’s expansion within you—it’s time to shine!

 

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

3:00pm Arrival
4:30pm Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm  Opening Group Circle and Intention Setting

SATURDAY

8am Breakfast
9:15am Meditation
9:30am  Vinyasa Yoga
10:30am Expansion into Late Summer
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour
4:30pm Yoga & Breathwork
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle

SUNDAY

8:45am Meditation
9am Vinyasa Yoga
10am Brunch
11am Closing Circle
12pm Farewell



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 is encouraged. Please do not take a cab, Uber, or Lyft, unless you confirm a ride home!
Payments are nonrefundable, but transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat when canceled 30 days prior
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, linens, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.

What people are saying about our retreats:



“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness.  Thank you.”
“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years.  The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."


“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

Location icon Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States

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 Cottage with 1 other guest

Venue & Amenities

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Kitchen icon Kitchen
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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

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Beautiful, Spacious, and Deeply Restorative
I just returned from my third retreat at Ratna Ling—and my second this year with my sister. It is such a peaceful, restorative place.

The retreats are gentle and spacious, with plenty of time for reflection, spending time in nature, hiking on the property or in the surrounding area, and simply enjoying the beautiful cabins. The teaching is led by experienced practitioners, with the content varying depending on the retreat, and the prepared food is absolutely delicious.

Ratna Ling is on the more relaxing end of the meditation-retreat spectrum. There is typically no work meditation, the retreats are not usually strictly silent, and the schedule is not overly dense. That makes it a wonderful experience for anyone looking to slow down, restore, and reconnect with themselves.

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My third time there, I love the place. It is only 1 3/4 hrs away from my home, but I am in another world. When there I don't even WANT to go on the internet, though it is available. It was a great opportunity to break my habit and addiction to social media. The food is fantastic, the cottages are very comfortable, and every view out your window is refreshing. The staff are corgial, the grounds are well kept. I felt so cared for and comfortable on my solo retreat. I highly recommend Ratna Ling, and I will soon return.

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Incredible space
What a beautiful and peacful space. I live near by and have lots of retreat centers to choose from in our area but there is something extra special about this place.

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Wonderful people and place
Ratna Ling greets everyone with happiness and grace. Just find the program for you and it will be a weekend well spent. The space, food, teachers and staff are all wonderful. It is a great place to learn meditation or further your practice.

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Very much recommend
The facilities and grounds are spacious, beautiful, peaceful, and unique. Food is wonderful; fresh and delicious. Accommodations are comfortable and well appointed. Ratna Ling is an ideal environment for enjoying a weekend of relaxation and gentle introspection or an extended stay with intensive internal work.

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