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A Year for Me: New Year Introspection

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
January 15 - 18, 2027

About this Retreat

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RECLAIM YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR. Take back your time. Take back your energy.
Bring your life back into balance. If youʻve been going going going, or giving giving giving, we invite you to join us this January to start the new year with new habits, new perspectives, and new intentions to take back your life and reclaim your energy.

Have you been giving from an empty cup? Are you exhausted, agitated, annoyed, impatient, or simply numb?

If so, this is your time to bring your energy into balance, back to center.  When life gets so busy, and we get caught up in the cycle of keeping up with deadlines, work, family, caregiving, entertaining, and so many other types of maintenance, we can lose track of what's important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth.

You matter, and you are more than enough. So many tasks can wait for now. Your family or job will be fine without you for a few days.

Nourish yourself and enjoy three nights at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into yourself again. Refill your cup. Remember what you value the most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.

This weekend includes:

Yoga for all levels
Relaxation Practices
Meditation for all levels
Journaling & Reflection
Soundbath with Special Guest Sound Healer
Optional Bodywork + Wellness Services

 

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.

 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Friday

3:00-4:00    Check-in
4:15-5:15      Grounding Yoga
5:30-6:30    Dinner
6:45-7:45     Opening Session

Saturday

8:00-8:45     Silent Breakfast
9:00-10:15    Self-Reflection
11:00-12:00  Yoga
12:15-1:00     Lunch
1:00-4:15       Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:15-5:15        Reading + Discussion
5:30-6:30      Dinner
7:00-8:00      Relaxation Practices

Sunday

8:00-8:45     Silent Breakfast
9:00-10:00   Meditation for Compassion
11:00-12:00  Yoga
12:15-1:00    Lunch
1:00-4:15      Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:15-5:15       Soundbath with Special Guest
5:30-6:30     Dinner
7:00-8:15     Evening Session

Monday

8:00-8:55     Yoga
9:00-10:00  Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00             Checkout

 

 

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 this retreat:



“I felt very cared for and supported by all the thought put into everything here - from the meals to the program offering to the retread leaders - to even the about and things in the cottage.!”
“The classes were well thought out and addressed mind, body and soul. Gloria's Ways to Self-care session was thought-provoking. The sound bath was amazing.” 
“I liked being able to rest and recharge on the beautiful grounds. The freedom to not feel guilty to take care of myself and my needs was restorative ."


“My senses awoke and my body and I forgave each other.  I benefitted by my reconnection with nature in a big way."
“I loved the silent breakfasts and Gloria's yoga!!"
“The instructors were excellent and I had the opportunity to meet with healers on-on-one."

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.

Accommodation
For 1 guest for 3 nights with a private bedroom in 2-room shared cottage, meals & classes. We choose your roommate.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
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
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

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga classes
I signed up for a 5 day morning kum nye online class with Ratna Ling and had a wonderful experience. It was my first time experiencing this style of yoga and i appreciated the simplicity of its movements, Its inward focus , its gentleness and its effectiveness. It was both relaxing and uplifting at the same time. Karmyn created a warm, safe, and encouraging environment. Thank you for this offering.

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A Weekend of Peace
Ratna Ling is a spot of bliss in the middle of nowhere. The accommodations were lovely: beautiful wood work, comfy beds, mini fridge, gorgeous view from the window. From the cooks to the managers, everyone on the staff treated us with warmth and kindness. Although they request shoes off inside, they were totally OK with me leaving mine on my difficult feet. George's guided meditation and tour of the on-site temple matched the varied needs of the group, no easy feat. He answered all of our questions; there was no hesitation to discuss religious skepticism and no question was offensive. The vegetarian food was plentiful and delicious; I came away wanting recipes. Even without the themed retreat, just spending time at Ratna Ling would be the ultimate relaxation, getting in touch with nature, unplugging from the crazy world, and feeling renewed.

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10 outta 10 recommend!
Grounds: stunning.
Vibe: chill.
Accommodations: top notch.
Food: should win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Staff: People you want to know more about.
Forest: magical.
Bottom line: just pull the trigger.

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Peace and Kindness
A retreat at Ratna Ling is a special treat and refuge. The sacred grounds are exceptionally beautiful and everyone on the property is kind - really. We especially appreciate the retreats by the Ratna Ling faculty who live the values of the Buddhist tradition, but create meaningful programs bringing this wisdom tradition to every day life!

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Meditation retreat
I cannot recommend highly enough. I knew very little (essentially nothing) about Ratna Ling before I took myself here last weekend for a retreat. All I knew is that I had been under a lot of stress. This place is magical. I have begun my healing journey thanks to this experience I gave myself. Wonderful staff and teachers and amazing food. Very comfortable, relaxing accommodations. I will be going back and soon!

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