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Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Name: Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Start: 2026-10-23
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Rating: 4.94

4.94270 reviews

October 23 - 25, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bex

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

Ratna Ling Retreat Center

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

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

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

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

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

4.94 out of 5.0 average rating

Laura • Sep 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience

My experience at Ratna Ling Retreat Center was absolutely incredible. From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of peace, beauty, and tranquility that is difficult to put into words. The breathtaking surroundings, serene atmosphere, and welcoming energy create the perfect environment to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and simply be present.

There is something truly special about Ratna Ling. The peaceful natural setting, thoughtful accommodations, nourishing food, and wonderful people make it feel like a place where your mind, body, and spirit can genuinely reset.

As someone on a yoga and spiritual journey, I found the retreat to be deeply inspiring. It gave me the space to reflect, learn, breathe, and connect on a deeper level. I left feeling refreshed, grounded, grateful, and carrying a renewed sense of peace with me.

Ratna Ling is more than just a retreat center—it feels like a sanctuary for the soul. I’m incredibly grateful for my time there and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for rest, reflection, healing, connection, or simply a beautiful place to step away from the busyness of everyday life.

Thank you, Ratna Ling, for creating such a beautiful and sacred space. I hope to return again and again. ❤️🙏✨

Trisha • Sep 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing Respite near the Bay Area!

I had such a wonderful experience at Ratna Ling for my yoga teacher training. The staff are amazing, warm, and genuinely supportive. The food, gorgeous drive and sacred land alone is worth a few days or week away! It's a true respite from the Bay Area and an ideal place to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in what matters. I’m very grateful for my time there!

Anonymous • Sep 18, 2026

3.0

Verified

Lovely Location

The space was nestled among the redwoods and was absolutely beautiful, a peaceful and lovely setting for the training. The food was delicious, and overall the accommodations were comfortable. The view from our room was especially lovely. The heating and air was functional and kept the room at a comfortable temperature. The main area that could use improvement was housekeeping in our room. The accommodations themselves were comfortable but could use more attention to housekeeping and maintenance. Our room and bathroom were not cleaned during our stay, and towels and toilet paper were not refreshed. The room also seemed like it may not have been thoroughly cleaned for some time before our arrival, as there was quite a bit of dust and several spiders. I noticed stains on a pillowcase and blanket as well. The walls were quite thin, so we could easily hear our neighbors, and the bathroom fan was not functioning. Our dresser drawer fronts were not screwed in so they kept falling off but were about to screw them in to fix it. Overall, the location and surroundings were beautiful, and with more attention to room cleanliness and housekeeping, the accommodations could be a much more comfortable experience.

Anonymous • Sep 15, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing! What a wonderful weekend spent at Ratna Ling.
Property- Beautiful and peacefully located in the redwoods. All around views. The cabins are very cozy with lush bedding. The food was so tasty and healthy. Everything is grown at the property or is locally sourced.
The yoga classes and the itinerary in general were so thought out. Went for a hike to the beach which was just a 2 miles drive down the road a a 4 mile round trip hike to the water. Through the redwoods then out onto the beach.
You arrive. Park your car. And from there you don't have to think about anything. It is all set out for you.
Planning to return in May.
Oh I do not miss the Temple tour. Unbelievably beautiful was not expecting to see what I saw when they opened the doors. Not to be missed!

Natasha • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing experience

I attended Ratna Ling’s “A Weekend of Self-Care” retreat over Labor Day weekend, and it was truly one of the best things I have ever done for myself. From the moment I arrived, the peaceful natural surroundings made it feel possible to slow down, breathe, and step away from the responsibilities and noise of everyday life.

The retreat offered a beautiful balance of guided classes, quiet reflection, meaningful connection with other women, and time to simply be alone. Rosalyn White and Erica Martzen created a warm, welcoming environment where I felt comfortable participating if I wanted to, there was never any pressure. Nothing felt forced or overwhelming. The cottages were a comfortable peaceful place to rest. The food was gluten free and vegan. This isn’t my usual diet but I tried many new things and I was all very good. Prepared right there on the property fresh everyday.

What made the weekend so meaningful was having the space to reconnect with myself and find a sense of peace within. I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and reminded that caring for myself is not selfish but necessary.

If you are a woman who spends most of her time caring for everyone else, feels emotionally drained, or simply needs space to reset, I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat. You do not need to have experience with yoga, meditation, or retreats… I had zero experience with any of it and felt totally welcomed. Ratna Ling is a very special place, and I hope to return.

Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bex Urban

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience

Amazing Respite near the Bay Area!

Lovely Location

Amazing!

Amazing experience

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