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Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Date
October 23 - 25, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We welcome back Master Teacher Bex Urban for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling! This is an opportunity to practice peace with yoga poses and intentionally pause with meditation.

Take this mindful "time out” and step away from the distractions of your daily life to re-initiate yourself into more stillness.  Let nature, movement and slowness re-calibrate you. This weekend retreat is a dedicated time for you to reroute and ground in goodness. Life can feel overwhelming and now is a wonderful time to refuel yourself with the magic of meditation, asana and community.
If you are interested in further developing your yoga  practice, or just craving time away to reflect and recenter, this retreat is aligned for you.

The guided weekend is a chance to renew, realign and rejuvenate you. The weekend includes special yoga sequences (with great playlists), time in nature, comfy lodgings and prepared nourishing food.

Dynamic yoga flow practices, guided meditations and inspirational dharma talks.

This luxurious weekend includes 4 yoga sessions, morning guided meditations, and evening gatherings.

 

Sample Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday


3-4PM                        ​​​Arrive and Check-In
4:15- 5-45 PM           ​​​Opening Practice
6:00 PM                     ​​Dinner Buffet
7:00-7:45PM             ​​​Welcome Session

Saturday

7:30 – 8:00AM          ​​​Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:-8:45AM                  ​​Breakfast Buffet
9:00-11:00 AM          ​​​Morning Session
12:15-1:00PM             ​​​Lunch Buffet
1:00-4:00PM             ​​​FREE TIME, hiking, massage, etc.
4:15-5:50 PM             ​​​Afternoon Session
6:00 PM                     ​​Dinner Buffet
7:00PM            ​​​          Evening Gathering

Sunday

7:30-8AM                  ​​Sunrise Meditation Practice (optional)
8:15-10:00AM          ​​​Morning Practice/Closing circle
10:30-11:30AM        ​​Brunch Buffet
12pm​​​​​                          Farewell

 


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, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Check in on Friday at 3pm and check out on Sunday at 12pm.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421

What people are saying about our Bex's retreats:



“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“Bex's retreat gave me more clarity and gave me focus . I love the instructor and the people were very supportive.”
“Bex is an excellent teacher. I loved the yoga and meditation practice, a wonderful "reboot" I benefited from the calm, new yoga style for me, good people, well paced."


“I love Bex's retreats and the location at Ratna Ling!" 
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“It was a fabulous reset in a beautiful setting."



 

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 person in a private room. SHARED COTTAGE. Includes meals, lodging, and classes.

Venue & Amenities

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Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
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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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My New Favorite Retreat Spot
Ratna Ling Retreat Center was truly a peaceful getaway. I went for a writers' retreat and truly wish I could have stayed longer. The people were incredibly supportive, and the entire space felt calm and welcoming. I loved seeing deer, wild turkeys, and hearing the morning "taps" of the woodpeckers.

The cabins were spacious and spotless, and the vegetarian food was absolutely delicious. Every detail felt thoughtfully cared for. It’s the best retreat (escape) I’ve had in a long time.

I will definitely be going back

Thank you, Ratna Ling Retreat Center, for existing in this world.

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Harvest festival
The harvest festival was a beautiful event and as always, the environment was exquisite. So peaceful you’re the pristine nature was conducive to meditation and inspiration. The staff is so helpful and kind of and accommodating. The harvest festival was really fun. Absolutely five star food for every meal.! thank you for all you do🙏🪷

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2026 Fall Harvest Celebration
What a wonderful event. What the Ratna Ling volunteers cultivate through hard work, good practices and much love was displayed in many forms. The food was fresh, healthy and delicious. The guests were welcomed with enthusiasm. The music was great. The beauty of Ratna Ling was at its finest. Thanks to everyone who made this opportunity possible.

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What an experience!
Ratna Ling Retreat Center was the ideal location for this spiritual weekend of introspection, exploration & yoga.

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Much needed
I can't say enough about how Ratna Ling set the bar high when it comes to a peaceful environment. All the volunteers were very kind and helpful. The cottage was uniquely charming and memorable. The food was outstanding,

I will be sharing my experience with friends and family.

Thank you!

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