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Grace & Gratitude: A Pre-Thanksgiving Yoga & Meditation Retreat
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Grace & Gratitude: A Pre-Thanksgiving Yoga & Meditation Retreat
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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
November 20 - 22, 2026
About this Retreat
Lauren Cohen teaches yoga classes, workshops and trainings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and leads retreats all over the world. Lauren was a dancer and competitive figure skater for nearly 15 years and first started practicing yoga in college to help manage anxiety. To this day, she credits yoga as the practice that saved her life and is infinitely grateful to have the opportunity to share the practice with others. She completed her first 200 hour training with Marni Task in Cleveland, Ohio and has since completed 1000+ hours with master teachers including Jason Crandell, Tias Little and Janet Stone. Lauren is particularly passionate about sharing yoga as a life practice, one that goes far beyond the mat. She aims to share yoga philosophy in an accessible way and to support students in integrating the teachings into their everyday lives. Her classes are often described as soulful, grounding, inspiring and dynamic.
San Francisco-based yoga teacher, world music recording artist and devoted student of yoga, Nat Kendall shares his wisdom of the teachings in a heartfelt and grounded way that will easily awaken beginners and re-inspire long time practitioners. Instantly accessible and relevant to our modern times, the grace of Nat’s teachings pour through in tangible practices, tools, techniques and insights that are sure to enlighten your spiritual path and yogic journey.
Details of this retreat
Join Lauren Cohen and Nat Kendall for a nourishing pre-Thanksgiving weekend in the redwoods! Through soulful yoga practices, dharma discussions, chanting, meditations, time in nature and more, we’ll explore what it means to cultivate grace and gratitude in our everyday lives. Yoga practices will be a mix of slow flow, vinyasa and restorative. Experience deep renewal and inspiration as you:
deepen your understanding of yoga, beyond the mat
explore how the philosophical teachings can apply to your everyday life
enjoy slow flow and somatic practices to calm the nervous system
explore the theme of grace and gratitude and how you nurture these qualities in your daily life
deepen your practice through mantra and chanting
practice meditation in a supportive group setting
feel the healing power of nature as you enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Ratna Ling
nourish the body, enjoying delicious, organic, vegetarian cuisine — three meals daily, all-inclusive
cultivate and nurture community with others committed to health and inner awakening
In community with others committed to health and inner awakening, immerse yourself in learning that inspires your yoga practice and your life.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Friday
Arrive & check in between 2-4pm
4:00pm – Grounding Practice
5:30pm – Dinner
7pm – Opening circle
Saturday
8am – Breakfast
9:30-12pm – Discussion, Meditation & Asana (Vinyasa & Slow Flow)
12:15pm – Lunch
1-3:30pm – Free time
3:30-5:30 – Yoga & Meditation (Slow Flow & Restorative)
5:30pm – Dinner
*Free evening (journal prompts offered for personal reflection)
Sunday
7:30-9:30am – Morning practice & 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
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.
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”
“I loved the chanting, nourishing yoga practices, Nat is amazing!”
“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.:
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
deepen your understanding of yoga, beyond the mat
explore how the philosophical teachings can apply to your everyday life
enjoy slow flow and somatic practices to calm the nervous system
explore the theme of grace and gratitude and how you nurture these qualities in your daily life
deepen your practice through mantra and chanting
practice meditation in a supportive group setting
feel the healing power of nature as you enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Ratna Ling
nourish the body, enjoying delicious, organic, vegetarian cuisine — three meals daily, all-inclusive
cultivate and nurture community with others committed to health and inner awakening
In community with others committed to health and inner awakening, immerse yourself in learning that inspires your yoga practice and your life.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Friday
Arrive & check in between 2-4pm
4:00pm – Grounding Practice
5:30pm – Dinner
7pm – Opening circle
Saturday
8am – Breakfast
9:30-12pm – Discussion, Meditation & Asana (Vinyasa & Slow Flow)
12:15pm – Lunch
1-3:30pm – Free time
3:30-5:30 – Yoga & Meditation (Slow Flow & Restorative)
5:30pm – Dinner
*Free evening (journal prompts offered for personal reflection)
Sunday
7:30-9:30am – Morning practice & 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
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.
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”
“I loved the chanting, nourishing yoga practices, Nat is amazing!”
“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.:
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
Getting Here
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.
Private Queen Room (Spacious Cottage with 1 other person). Includes meals 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
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My third time there, I love the place. It is only 1 3/4 hrs away from my home, but I am in another world. When there I don't even WANT to go on the internet, though it is available. It was a great opportunity to break my habit and addiction to social media. The food is fantastic, the cottages are very comfortable, and every view out your window is refreshing. The staff are corgial, the grounds are well kept. I felt so cared for and comfortable on my solo retreat. I highly recommend Ratna Ling, and I will soon return.
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Beautiful, Spacious, and Deeply Restorative
I just returned from my third retreat at Ratna Ling—and my second this year with my sister. It is such a peaceful, restorative place.
The retreats are gentle and spacious, with plenty of time for reflection, spending time in nature, hiking on the property or in the surrounding area, and simply enjoying the beautiful cabins. The teaching is led by experienced practitioners, with the content varying depending on the retreat, and the prepared food is absolutely delicious.
Ratna Ling is on the more relaxing end of the meditation-retreat spectrum. There is typically no work meditation, the retreats are not usually strictly silent, and the schedule is not overly dense. That makes it a wonderful experience for anyone looking to slow down, restore, and reconnect with themselves.
The retreats are gentle and spacious, with plenty of time for reflection, spending time in nature, hiking on the property or in the surrounding area, and simply enjoying the beautiful cabins. The teaching is led by experienced practitioners, with the content varying depending on the retreat, and the prepared food is absolutely delicious.
Ratna Ling is on the more relaxing end of the meditation-retreat spectrum. There is typically no work meditation, the retreats are not usually strictly silent, and the schedule is not overly dense. That makes it a wonderful experience for anyone looking to slow down, restore, and reconnect with themselves.
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Incredible space
What a beautiful and peacful space. I live near by and have lots of retreat centers to choose from in our area but there is something extra special about this place.
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Wonderful people and place
Ratna Ling greets everyone with happiness and grace. Just find the program for you and it will be a weekend well spent. The space, food, teachers and staff are all wonderful. It is a great place to learn meditation or further your practice.
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