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The Essence of Yoga: A Weekend Retreat

Date
November 13 - 15, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We welcome back Jenn Russo of Healdsburg for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling to celebrate the Autumn in the Redwoods!

Join local yoga instructor Jenn Russo for this weekend yoga tucked away in the redwoods. We will focus on using the breath to strengthen our practice and experience a lasting peace. Afternoons will be a slow flow/restorative practice, focused on calming, centering and relaxation. The morning practice will emphasize movement initiated by breath. This vinyasa practice is vigorous, yet full of ease, balancing our lives both on and off of the mat. Whether you are coming to relax after harvest, or before the holidays or to just take a break for yourself, this weekend will leave you filling restored and renewed. There will be time on Saturday for an afternoon hike, nap or massage.

COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.

 

Sample Schedule (Subject to Change):

FRIDAY

3:00pm Check in 
4:00-5:30pm  Gentle Yoga 
5:30-6:30pm  Dinner 
7:00-8:00pm  Opening Circle


SATURDAY

8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
9:00-10:30am Vinyasa Yoga
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm Free Time or Massages 
4:00-5:30pm Gentle Yoga
5:30-6:30pm Dinner


SUNDAY

8:00-10:00am  Vinyasa Yoga & Closing Circle
10:00-11:00am Brunch
12pm 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
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 Jenn's retreats:



“The retreat was physically, emotionally, and spiritually fulfilling.”
“This retreat was a good reset for me.  A call to invest time, energy and will into what matters most to me. Showing up for myself my family and my community in a loving compassionate way.”
“I love Jenn's retreats!."


“Jenn's retreat was incredibly restorative and healing."
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“INnenyoyed the skillfully led yoga, meditation and breath work practices.  Delicious and nourishing food!"



 

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.

Accommodation
Per person in a 2-room cottage. Includes meals, lodging, and classes.

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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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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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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Mindful Mondays - a gem!
We recently completed Mindful Mondays in November with Gloria. Such a treat to spend time learning, listening, and talking with others while absorbing information and techniques for mindfulness and meditation. We have already reaped the benefits of using the practices at home, work, and with others. Such a treat to be in Gloria's tender care. Thank you!

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Essence of yoga
Jenn is an amazing yoga instructor. Her energy elevates the entire room. The best retreat ever…the location is so beautiful, the weekend was peaceful and rewarding.

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Incredible Experience
What a beautiful, well organized and tended to place. I hosted a three day retreat there in November and couldn't have been happier with the experience!

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