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Women's Self-Care Retreat

Name: Women's Self-Care Retreat
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Rating: 4.95

4.95266 reviews

October 9 - 12, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sarah

Laura

Sarah Michelson

Sarah has loved all forms of movement from a young age and was a competitive athlete for many years. After college rugby took a physical toll on her body, Sarah found a balance of strength and ease through her yoga asana practice. During her years living in West Sonoma, Sarah’s teachers Jenn Russo & Ann Austin helped her deeper her physical & spiritual practice, and showed her the power of a moving meditation to calm busy chatter in the mind. Wanting to deepen her practice further after relocating to the Big Island of Hawaii, Sarah completed her 200-Hour teacher training with Shivakali Yoga, led by Gloria Baraquio & Serge Bandura. Sarah now resides full-time in Kona, teaching weekly classes at the Yoga Nest while balancing a career in corporate event production. Sarah’s flow classes sequence related postures in a creative, scalable way for all practitioners to connect breath with movement. Sarah encourages her students to approach their practice without judgement, with an end goal of bringing more gratitude, joy, and peace to her students’ lives.

Laura Moir

Laura Moir (E-RYT 200 | YACEP) is a full-time yoga teacher based in Oakland, CA, offering accessible, heart-centered classes rooted in trauma-informed care. Specializing in Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative practices, Laura brings over five years of teaching experience and advanced trainings with renowned teachers including Judith Lasater and Jason Crandell. Her teaching seamlessly integrates alignment, somatics, and nervous system regulation, creating practices that are both grounding and transformative.

Laura’s classes are known for their unique blend of strength and softness, offering space for authentic connection and deep self-inquiry. She teaches weekly studio classes, corporate wellness sessions, community-based donation offerings, and private one-on-one instruction throughout the Bay Area, as well as international retreats. Grounded in her own healing journey, Laura holds space with empathy, presence, and deep respect for every student’s individual path. Her students consistently describe her classes as powerful, inclusive, and deeply nourishing.

Since beginning her yoga journey in 1998, Laura has cultivated a practice rooted in kindness, authenticity, and joy. She combines thoughtful movement with creative sequencing and a playful spirit, encouraging students to explore what feels supportive in their own bodies. Her approach blends mindful movement with compassionate instruction, creating a welcoming environment for growth, healing, and connection- both on and off the mat.

Details of this retreat

JOIN US FOR 3 NIGHTS AT RATNA LING'S PREMIER WOMEN'S EVENT

Ratna Ling's Women Self-Care Retreat is an annually anticipated event with many women returning each year to share the love and community. Whether it is your first time or fifth, come join us for a long weekend of healing sisterhood.

Are you hungry for a safe place to rest and relax?

Come together with fellow women to celebrate our innate strength, wisdom, and compassion. We will celebrate the importance of connecting with girlfriends and remember all the beautiful parts of being a woman. This time is to reconnect to the sacred feminine and cultivate a community of sisterhood and solidarity through deep listening, laughter, self-care, and ceremony. This retreat is for you if you love women, miss your sisters, or want to deepen your relationship with the feminine, soft, sexy, strong, surrendered parts of yourself.

This weekend will include:

Yoga for all levels
Relaxation
Meditation
Mantra + Music
Soundbath
Nature Walk
Journaling + Reflection
And so much more!

Celebrate yourself and the beauty and power of sisterhood!

All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days notice for your full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.

SCHEDULE (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

3:00-4:00 Check-in
4:30-5:30 Yoga
5:30-6:15 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Opening Circle

SATURDAY

8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Ways to Self-Care
11:00-12:15 Gentle Yoga
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:30-4:30 Quiet time, hiking, bodywork + massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Self-Massage Techniques
5:30-6:15 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Music + Mantra

SUNDAY

8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Nature Meditation
11:00-12:15 Gentle Yoga
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:30-5:30 Quiet time, hiking, bodywork + massage by appointment
5:30-6:15 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Movement + Music

MONDAY

8:00-9:00 Yoga + Meditation
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 made me open up to new ways of self care. Reminded me of things I want and should do. Was fun and renewing.”
“Wonderful group of women leading and participating, very warm, welcoming and open."

“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

Ratna Ling Retreat Center

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 for 3 nights with a private bedroom in 2 bedroom shared cottage, meals & classes. Book with another guest, or we choose your roommate.

For 1 guest for 3 nights with exclusive use of a 2 bedroom cottage (No Roommate), meals, & classes

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.

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.

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

Natasha • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing experience

I attended Ratna Ling’s “A Weekend of Self-Care” retreat over Labor Day weekend, and it was truly one of the best things I have ever done for myself. From the moment I arrived, the peaceful natural surroundings made it feel possible to slow down, breathe, and step away from the responsibilities and noise of everyday life.

The retreat offered a beautiful balance of guided classes, quiet reflection, meaningful connection with other women, and time to simply be alone. Rosalyn White and Erica Martzen created a warm, welcoming environment where I felt comfortable participating if I wanted to, there was never any pressure. Nothing felt forced or overwhelming. The cottages were a comfortable peaceful place to rest. The food was gluten free and vegan. This isn’t my usual diet but I tried many new things and I was all very good. Prepared right there on the property fresh everyday.

What made the weekend so meaningful was having the space to reconnect with myself and find a sense of peace within. I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and reminded that caring for myself is not selfish but necessary.

If you are a woman who spends most of her time caring for everyone else, feels emotionally drained, or simply needs space to reset, I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat. You do not need to have experience with yoga, meditation, or retreats… I had zero experience with any of it and felt totally welcomed. Ratna Ling is a very special place, and I hope to return.

Anna • Sep 08, 2026

5.0

Verified

Wonderful connection and reset!

Ratna Ling is a very special place filled with warmth and beauty. Expect to find inspiration, connection, and new ways of living in your daily life. Erica and Rosalyn were wonderful teachers, the food was amazing, and I will always remember my time here. Highly recommend!

Rosalyn • Sep 08, 2026

5.0

Verified

Ratna Ling Shines Like A Jewel

It was a joy to lead a retreat with Erica M. this past weekend. The exquisite facilities are beautifully designed and well-maintained. The gardens and natural landscape surrounding it are lovely and peaceful. The food was wonderful, fresh, and healthy. The staff was helpful and friendly and showed a connection to the spiritual tradition on which Ratna Ling is based.

The people attending the retreat were a very nice mix. Some came from as far away as South Carolina, while most were from the Bay Area. They were professionals, from a nurse to a tech industry worker to a retired Wall Street stockbroker. Many were there for the first time., but there was a quick bond that formed, based on an openness to caring and kindness. Many people shared their contact info to stay connected with each other.

Thank you, Ratna Ling, for providing the space to allow this amazing connection to take place.

Angi • Sep 02, 2026

4.0

Verified

Time away but still present

As was my time last year, overall a very pleasant experience. The cabin is lovely and very comfortable. The food was very good for me. I most appreciated the special little meals that were brought to me because of my not being able to tolerate onions and garlic. The room for yoga was perfect, as was David's yoga. David is the best and he made my yoga and meditation experiences really special. Meditation in the temple was an experience I will carry with me for a long time. I don't want to say anything negative, but I think you should be aware that the shower valve in Cabin 17 is really faulty and getting scalded by hot water is a real possibility. It is impossible to adjust the water to STAY at a comfortable level for any length of time before it reverts to scalding or cold. There is a provision in California law regarding water temperature setting for facilities used by individuals who have no control over water temperature i.e. apartment buildings, rentals etc. and the temperature setting is much lower than what the setting is for your cabins. The regulation valve should be repaired and the water temperature turned down. The salad on our first meal on Friday was not fresh and was wilted and had spoiled leaves throughout. Otherwise, the food was great. I hope next year we are back in the cabins that are closer to the main lodge, as we had to drive to the lodge each day, because the walk would have been too much for me in addition to yoga.
I love coming to Ratna Ling and will continue as long as I can. ☮️ ❤️ Angi Shine

Anonymous • Aug 24, 2026

5.0

Verified

Living with Ease

Wonderful experience.

Women's Self-Care Retreat

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sarah Michelson

Laura Moir

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

Amazing experience

Wonderful connection and reset!

Ratna Ling Shines Like A Jewel

Time away but still present

Living with Ease

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