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The Inner Landscape: A Meditation Retreat in Nature

Date
October 23 - 25, 2026

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Explore your inner landscape by immersing yourself in Nature.

While many of us spend time in offices, houses, cities, and busy streets, we canʻt always connect with our true Nature. What can Nature teach you about yourself? When we go outside, we can observe the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space. We can feel the groundedness of the tree or the rock, the fluidity of the ocean, the force and heat of fire, the wispiness of the wind, and the boundlessness of space. We contact our true inner being of peace by connecting with Nature.



"We can study nature, study ourselves, and deepen our understanding of our innate companionship with the earth… cultivating love and care that ripple out from our lives into the world.”

-Tarthang Tulku




We can become more loving and peaceful when we become students of Nature.
During this retreat, aligning the abundant natural beauty of Ratna Ling with Tibetan yoga exercises, meditation, and practices, you will learn to relax the body and open the senses. In this state of awareness and openness, you can allow the beauty of nature to connect to your true inner nature.  Let Nature teach you more about who you really are, and who you can be.  You can experience the interconnectedness of all existence.

This retreat includes:

Kum Nye, Tibetan Relaxation
Indoor and outdoor contemplative practices
Meditation in nature
Listening and mantra meditations
Quiet time
Optional Massage, Reiki, Spiritual Counseling, and more (at an additional cost)

 

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.

SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Friday


3:00pm-4 — Check-in
5:30-6:30pm — Dinner
6:30-8:00 — Opening Circle & Mantra Meditation





Saturday







8:00am-9am — Breakfast
9:00am-10:30am — Indoor/Outdoor Contemplation Exercise
10:50am-12:00pm — Meditation in Nature – Exploring the Senses
12:15pm-1pm — Lunch
1:00pm-4:15pm — Quiet Time- Optional massage and wellness treatments by appointment
4:15pm-5:15pm — Meditation in Nature
5:30pm-6:30 — Dinner
6:30-8pm — Sound Meditation and Self-Massage



Sunday




8am-8:45am — Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)
9:00am-10am — Closing Circle
10:00am-11:00am — Brunch
12:00pm — 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.”
“Maria Helena's retreat opened up my heart and helped me to get rid of past pain.”
“This retreat connected me to nature, connected me to my senses. It was revitalizing and relaxing.  Thank you Maria Helena"


“What did I like most? Maria Helena's gentle non-judgmental way of leading us "in" toward out being.”
“The instructor was magnificent! Setting was gorgeous, food terrific and accommodations were lovely!”
“I appreciated the tools for equanimity. This retreat was grounding after stressful months. It motivated me to further spiritual practice.."



 

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 a Private Room (Shared cottage with 1 other guest)

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
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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

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Yoga is like surfing!
Just got back from a yoga weekend at Rayna Ling. Everything was perfect! Except me, I wasnt prepared for how hard a yoga workout could be, especially on my old bod! I unfortunately signed up for a yoga class I wasnt really in shape for, but the yoga I did helped and has caused me to sign up for yoga more in ability range. I say it’s like surfing in that, if you tried to learn to surf at Pipeline , it would be difficult at best. So it was my issue of over reaching and nothing to do with the teachers.
I will be back but only after I continue on this path of yoga and become a more competent student!
Thanks
Tom
PS - the temple was amazing!

5.0
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A peaceful break from city life
The grounds are beautiful, and the secluded location and absence of cellular connection add to the experience. The cottage I stayed in was extremely clean and well furnished, bed was cozy so I had my best sleep in weeks. The volunteer staff was discrete but friendly. Vegetarian meals were delicious. Only point of improvement was around the absence signage and lighting, because trying to find my cottage in the complete dark was a bit scary!

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December 12-14 2025
Beautiful setting. Great food. Yoga classes inspiring. I’m very much of a novice and found difficulty in the sessions. We left early but have NO regrets. Perhaps the weekend for 50+ individuals might be more suited to me. Very glad we attended. We’re now looking for gentle yoga or restorative yoga in our neighborhood. Thank you for the experience.

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An Unforgettable Retreat at Ratna Ling
From the moment the white gate opened to welcome me, I knew Ratna Ling would be an experience unlike any other. I was absolutely right. The property is truly majestic, and the views from my cabin were nothing short of extraordinary. The staff were exceptional in every way, and the cuisine was both excellent and delicious. My stay at Ratna Ling was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.

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Michael I
Fabulous place
Friendly staff
Delicious vegetarian meals
Clean, private and spacious cottages
Idyllic scenery
Good balance of eastern and western practices
Great atmosphere to reach your inner self
Perfect retreat to take care of your body and mind
……….we truly enjoyed it and planning to go back

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