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Goodness, Beauty and Light - Ratna Ling Capital Campaign 2025

Date
November 18, 2025 - February 28, 2026

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

At Ratna Ling Retreat Center, we are honored to launch the Goodness, Beauty, and Light Capital Campaign, a heartfelt initiative devoted to the beautification and renewal of our cherished sanctuary. For many years, Ratna Ling has offered refuge to those seeking peace, healing, and spiritual growth—cradled in the quiet majesty of the redwoods. Now, we have a profound opportunity to care for this sacred environment with the same generosity and devotion it has offered thousands of guests, volunteers, and practitioners.
This campaign is our commitment to preserving the serene atmosphere that makes Ratna Ling unique, while thoughtfully enhancing the spaces where mindfulness, compassion, goodness, and wisdom flourish. As our community continues to grow, so does our responsibility to steward this land, uplift its natural beauty, and renew the facilities that support our programs.
Together, we can ensure that Ratna Ling continues to nurture the heart and mind—today, and for generations to come. Thank you for helping us carry forward the spirit of goodness, beauty, and light. Our goal is $175,000, and every contribution—large or small—helps illuminate the path forward.
To express our gratitude, we are delighted to offer the following appreciation gifts. 


Pearl of Goodness Offerings -   All donations are welcome and appreciated
Wish-Fulfilling Jewel - Donate $1,000 
Receive your choice of a three-book set from Dharma Publishing: Meditation 3-book series, Kum Nye Tibetan Relaxation 3-book series, or Gift of Work 3-book series 
Lapis of Wisdom  - Donate $2,500
Enjoy a complimentary Space and Ease Retreat at Ratna Ling.
Golden Vajra Circle - Donate $5,000
Receive a complimentary Ratna Ling retreat of your choice—for you and a friend.

Your generosity will help us add new layers of beauty, accessibility, and inspiration throughout the land:


Improve & refresh the perimeter loop trail for walking, and connection with nature
Design and install new cottage road signs and lighting for clarity and a welcoming presence
Support cottage updating to ensure comfort and serenity for guests
Renovate the large lodge sign that greets all who arrive at the main entry
Replace well-loved yoga & retreat props to support embodied practice
Build a walking meditation labyrinth,  a sacred space for reflection and insight

 

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.

Venue & Amenities

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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!

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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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