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Transitions & Transformation: A Yoga Retreat

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
September 11 - 13, 2026

About this Retreat

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Find presence and calm in all the spaces before you arrive to your destination. 

Life is a moving, dynamic process, and yoga is simply a practice for Life. Can we flow easily between positions, without forcing or collapsing? Can we listen deeply and appreciate the moments in between? Can we pause where we need to, and give more effort when the posture calls for it? When we practice with this moment-to-moment awareness, we can embody flow and presence in yoga and our life.

Coupled with the seasonal energy shift from summer to autumn, we will practice yoga transitions with complete physical acuity, refining movement between poses and mindful resonance in each pose.

This immersive weekend includes a morning vinyasa with pranayama (breathwork) and evening yin yoga with sound bath. There will be time to spend in nature, rest, and enjoy a massage.

This retreat is for anyone desiring to understand the depth of attention we can bring to foundations of hand and foot placement, focus on the transfer of weight on the mat, stability in a pose, and our full breadth.

Expect to uncover your ability to flow with ease and grace between poses and enjoy the transition(process) as transformation(change).

 
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.

SCHEDULE  (Subject to change):

FRIDAY
3:00pm Check-In
4:30pm Orientation
5:30pm Dinner
6:45pm Opening Circle
7:30pm Gentle Yoga Practice

SATURDAY
8:00am Breakfast
10:00am Yoga Flow
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour (optional)
1:30-5:30 Free Time and Wellness Sessions available
5:30 Dinner + Intro to Ratna Ling
7:00pm Yin Yoga
8:00pm Sound Bath

SUNDAY
8:30am Yin/Yang Flow
10:00am Brunch
11:00am Closing Circle
12:00pm 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.  Credit is transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat if cancelled 30+ days prior.
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.”
“Denelle was kind and patient with each individual in the workshop. She helped me extend my limits in the practice.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."

Getting Here

Location icon Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States

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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Towels icon Towels
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Kitchen icon Kitchen
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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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Excellent 😊
Ratna Ling is a beautiful retreat center with excellent staff, accommodations and food. The spiritual atmosphere is calming and inspiring.
Clare Buckley is my favorite yoga teacher. She offers gentle yoga in her own creative way. She never repeats a session, each one is unique. A bit of meditation, a lot of smiles and laughter and always beautiful surprises to delight you. She has a very generous spirit.
A winning combination!

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Spring Awakening
The retreat with yoga teacher Clare was superb. There was nothing lacking. I have been to Ratna Ling before and had the same sense of calm and joy I experienced the last time I was there 15 years ago. Being in this beautiful environment has balanced me so I am more able to cope with some of the tragedies occurring in the world today. .

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Peaceful joyful balanced retreat
The center is beautifully tucked away in the coastal mountains among redwoods, with kind and excellent staff, homey cabins, and overall peaceful energy that feels like a cloud from heaven on earth.

4.0
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Beautiful and comfortable
Ratna Ling is a perfect setting for a retreat. The accommodations are comfortable and spacious. The food was delicious and plentiful. My only disappointment was the lemon bars; why vegan? The food is vegetarian with plenty of cheese, butter, and eggs present. Sure, there were some vegan options alongside, but no need to destroy lemon bars in such a tragic way :( you can surely offer up fruit as a vegan pairing. Lost a star in that move.

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Amazing paradise of a retreat center
When I drove up to the center I felt as though I had dropped into a little paradise. Surrounded by prayer flags and Stupas I felt a wave of calm come over me. And that only intensified over the 3 days. Everything about it was perfection. The rooms were spacious and airy and beautifully designed. The food was so healthy and delicious. The staff was exceptional. Constantly checking to make sure we were OK. And the best part was the yoga with Nikki Estrada. I wish I could go back every weekend.

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