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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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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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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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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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Wonderful experience
I found the retreat site to be a particularly beautiful space to be- to reflect, restore and grow. The grounds are really gorgeous, cabins are well constructed and everything is so well cared for. The accommodations are simple yet feel luxurious. The food was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The yoga practice room is spacious and comfortable. The volunteers on site are helpful and generous. I would be eager to return again.

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perfect peace
An excellent facility and relavent teachings for today's tumultuous times. Housing is beautiful and food very very good. Thanks to the many staff, teachers, and volunteers.

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Best hospitality
Everyone at Ratna Ling treated me with care and generosity. This is truly a place to get away and rest.

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Sonoma County Writers Camp Review
This is a place where we learn to slow down, breathe, take notice of the beauty and serenity of nature, and the kindness of stangers. Except no one at Ratna Ling Retreat Center is a stranger. All are kind, patient, conversant, receptive to our needs. I can't imagine a more blessed location to attend a writers' retreat. The challenge and opportunity upon leaving are to take the sensibilities of Ratna Ling home with us and infuse this energy and gratitude into our lives.

Thank you for who you are and all you gave us.
Lisa C.W.

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Retreat heaven in the California Redwood Coast
I just returned from the Sonoma County Writers' Camp held at Ratna Ling. It was my first time there, and I enjoyed it tremendously. I wish I´d planned for the extended stay. My cabin was comfortable, peaceful, with a gorgeous view out the back porch. The food was nourishing, healthy and delicious. Every detail of the temple, library, classrooms was beautiful and peaceful. The gardens, inspiring, the Stupa, gleaming in the morning sun.

I have been interested in Tibetan Buddhism for a long time, and it was lovely to get an introduction to the temple and a beginning meditation class.

I cannot recommend Ratna Ling enough. I am starting to save up and plan my next visit already.

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