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Living with More Ease

Date
April 17 - 19, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

3 spaces available in overflow lodging: Studio Cabin or Residence Hall. Please email reservations for more information.

 

Inspired by the teachings of Tarthang Tulku, our resident teacher, Renate Marx, offers a weekend to train the body, mind, and speech for a life with more ease.

Do you often find yourself tense, distracted, or out of balance?  There are several tools you can rely on that can be simple to integrate so that life doesnʻt have to feel so hard.

In this weekend retreat, you will learn to reconnect with your body and mind, cultivating relaxation, awareness, and inner balance in everyday life.

The weekend includes guided meditation, Kum Nye yoga, reflective readings, journaling, nature walks, and quiet time in the serene environment of Ratna Ling. Inspired by Hidden Mind of Freedom by Tarthang Tulku, the practices invite a natural sense of ease and well-being.

At the end of the weekend, you will leave with simple practices and renewed inspiration to bring more peace and calm into your daily life.

 

Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

7:00 – 8:15 PM — Setting Intention and Motivation

SATURDAY

7:15 – 8:00 AM — Nature Walk with all participants

8:00 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 AM — Kum Nye Tibetan Relaxation 


11:00 – 12:15 PM — Mindfulness of Emotions and Thoughts

12:15 – 1:00 PM — Lunch in Silence

1:00 - 4:00 PM Me Time with Ratna Ling. Connect with Ratna Ling Spaces. Enjoy in Silence.

4:00 PM — Tea Time

4:30 – 5:30 PM — The Power of Breath 

6:30 – 7:30 PM — Dinner

7:45 – 8:45 PM — Healing through Mantra


SUNDAY

8:00 – 8:45 AM —  Love and Compassion

9:00 – 10:00 AM — Closing Circle & Dedication


10:00 AM — Brunch

12:00 Noon — 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 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. 
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.”
“It was exactly what I needed - to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit. ."


“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

Venue & Amenities

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Kitchen icon Kitchen
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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

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Ratna Ling - January Book Club - Caring
The Caring book club was a thoughtful way to start the year! The time was organized, well moderated and brought forth insightful conversations. Much appreciated.

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Beautiful setting for relaxing experience
Ratna Ling offers a gorgeous scenery among the redwoods and valleys to enjoy time to reset. Food is always flavourful and staff is very kind. My only concern was that I thought we were too many participants in the yoga room to feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place!

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Beautiful setting
The rooms are beautiful and spacious. Comfortable beds. Deer frolicking. Surrounded by trees. The food was amazingly good.

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Rest in the Redwoods
Beautiful location, programs, accommodations and people. Step away from your routine and find the space and encouragement to be yourself. Thank you!

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Highly Recommend
The grounds and lodging are lovely. The food is clean, healthy and very tasty. I attended a new year meditation retreat with Linda and Maria leading. It was thoughtful and informative. We learned some contemplative as well as physical meditation techniques. Right amount of sitting time, learning time, and free time. The Tour of the Temple was very interesting and special. The Center has a really peaceful and welcoming vibe. I didn't know what to expect and was really pleased and grateful. Really a great way to start the new year. I highly recommend Ratna Ling to anyone who hasn't been. I will definitely return!

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