Joy & Appreciation - A Thanksgiving Retreat

For this special Thanksgiving retreat, we are offering a sliding scale to allow you to give what you can. We hope you can join us!

For many folks, Thanksgiving weekend is a time to feast, gather with family, give thanks for each other, and shop the Black Friday sales.

But maybe you need something different for yourself this year. Maybe you want silence, time to do less, a space to eat less, and an opportunity to be offline.

Ratna Ling is offering this weekend as a time to still give thanks, but to also experience the joy of silence, solitude, slowness, and being in nature. This retreat is a time to feel appreciation for yourself and your life, and reflect on all the things you are grateful for.

The schedule includes:

Silent Mornings
Meditation
Dharma Talks + Discussion
Journaling + Reflection
Movement + Relaxation
Nature Walk

 

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

3pm Check in 
5:30 Dinner 
6:30-8pm Welcome, Journaling, and Meditation

SATURDAY

Please observe silence from waking until 9am.

7am Meditation - George
8am Silent Breakfast
9-10:30am  Cultivating Joy & Appreciation - Linda + George
11:30am  Nature Walk - Carmen
12:15 Lunch, Free Time
4:30pm  Kum Nye - Carmen
5:30pm Dinner
7-8pm  Relaxation + Sound Meditation - Linda

SUNDAY

Please observe silence from waking until closing circle.

8am Kum Nye - Carmen 
9am Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm Check Out

 

For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins




 

Ratna Ling Lotus House - New

 

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 tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. 
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

What people are saying about this retreat:



“I really liked the slow movement aspects f the walking around the temple and the Kum Nye. I appreciated the space and time, and the kindness of the leaders and the participants.”
“The retreat offered good reminders that we are not our thoughts.  Made space and time for me to reflect.”
“I enjoyed the secular nature of the program and the time for introspection  and sharing. The teachers seemed so happy to be here."


“The environment here along with the program's teachings were so beneficial.  I easily found peace and tranquility with the space that the cottage afforded me."
“The schedule was perfect to experience everything without feeling rushed.  My favorite part was the temple tour and nature walk.”
“I appreciated the structure of the program and the experience of the teachers."