Forest Bathing: Find Yourself in Nature

We are excited to host another Forest Bathing Retreat with Benjamin Page, author of Healing Trees.

Join us for a restorative retreat at the beautiful Ratna Ling Retreat Center on the Sonoma Coast, where we will spend our time immersed in forest bathing practices and the connective experience of Story Weaving. Surrounded by redwoods, ocean air, and peaceful gardens, this retreat is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and deepen your sense of presence and belonging.

Our days will include guided forest bathing walks, inviting us to engage the senses and cultivate a more intimate relationship with the land. Alongside these experiences, we will gather for Story Weaving sessions—spaces of storytelling, deep listening, and reflective writing that help translate our experiences in nature into meaningful personal and collective insight.

Together, these practices create a powerful rhythm: nature quiets the mind and opens the senses, while Story Weaving allows us to articulate, reflect, and connect through the stories that arise from those encounters.

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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 pm Check-in
4 – 5:15 pm Welcome & Sharing Circle
5:30 pm Dinner

SATURDAY

7am Meditation with George of Ratna Ling
8 am Breakfast
9:15 am -12 pm Forest Therapy Session One
12:15 pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour (optional)
1 – 3:15 pm Quiet time, hiking, bodywork and massage by appointment, etc.
3:30 – 5 pm Story Weaving in Nature
5:30 pm Dinner

SUNDAY

8:00 – 9:45 am Forest Therapy Session Two
10 am Brunch
12 pm Check-out

 

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.”
“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."