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Vitality and Joy: A Summer Retreat at Ratna Ling

Date
June 12 - 14, 2026

About this Retreat

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Reignite your inner light and celebrate the season of aliveness!
Summer invites us into brightness, warmth, and connection — a time to expand, celebrate, and live with a full heart.
Join Stacy McGinty for a weekend of yoga, meditation, and mindful exploration at the serene and sacred grounds of Ratna Ling Retreat Center, a Tibetan Buddhist-inspired sanctuary nestled in the redwoods of Sonoma County.
This retreat, rooted in the theme of Vitality & Joy, invites you to awaken the life force within — to rediscover a sense of playfulness, presence, and gratitude for the beauty of being alive. Through guided movement, stillness, and community, we’ll reconnect with what nourishes the spirit and cultivates sustainable joy as we invite in the light from the summer solstice this month.
This weekend includes:

Morning Vinyasa and Pranayama sessions to awaken energy and clarity
Afternoon Restorative and Yin Yoga to integrate, release, and soften
Guided Meditations and Dharma Talks exploring Buddhist teachings on joy and compassion
Wholesome vegetarian meals prepared with mindfulness and local ingredients
Time for rest, journaling, reflection, and connection with a like-minded community

As the year’s energy peaks, we are reminded that vitality isn’t about doing more — it’s about aligning with what enlivens you. This retreat offers space to recharge your body, renew your spirit, and return home feeling radiant, grateful, and connected to the joy that’s always available within.

 

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, jetted bathtub, 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."



 

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 Private Room, Shared Cottage

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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

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Nurturing in Nature
My second time at Ratna Lin, it does not disappoint. It is such a beautiful location in the redwoods. With the rain I enjoyed hearing the rain on the roof, the gas fire and jetted tub in my cottage. The first night was clear and we enjoyed lounging on our deck and star gazing. The vegetarian food was delicious, balanced and visually appealing. The retreat itself was self care and yoga and gave me such peace and good energy.

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paradise to paradise
beautiful welcoming spot with beautiful cabins, food and staff.
a real pleasure...

but, maybe a few more lights at night on those rainy paths might be considered.?..

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Peaceful and nourishing getaway
Lovely yoga studio space, compassionate teachers, good food, and beautiful grounds.

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Heaven on Earth!
Restorative yoga in the gorgeous beauty of the redwoods and sublime peace of a world class meditation center - that is quite simply the magic of Ratna Ling. My 8th time was a charm and a delight as always.

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Wow. The retreat was incredible and the retreat center was equally amazing!
Wow! I just spent the weekend with Nicole Griffin "reclaiming my nervous system" and I am leaving so relaxed. Nicole is such an excellent teacher! Additionally, this retreat center is so amazing! The cottages have breathtaking views, they are so clean and comfortable with everything you can possibly need. I can't recommend Nicole and this retreat center enough!

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