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Everyone at Ratna Ling treated me with care and generosity. This is truly a place to get away and rest.
A Year for Me: New Year Self-Care Retreat
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A Year for Me: New Year Self-Care Retreat
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January 15 - 18, 2027
About this Retreat
Karmyn Ojeda Egle is a devoted practitioner and teacher whose journey bridges the realms of physical awareness, meditative practice, and Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. Karmyn has dedicated herself to exploring the intricate connection between body and mind through the transformative practice of Kum Nye, a Tibetan healing system. Karmyn’s practice resonates with those seeking a meaningful integration of body, mind, and spirit. Through her guidance in Kum Nye, Yoga, and meditation, she creates spaces where practitioners can cultivate deep relaxation, heightened presence, and a profound connection to themselves and the world around them.
Karmyn is trained in Meditation, Reiki, Therapeutic Yoga, Breath-based Hatha Yoga (200 RYT), and a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Her training encompasses intensive retreats and seminars across Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia, drawing on those experiences to design inclusive classes with a warm, grounded presence.
Originally from Argentina, Karmyn moved to the USA in 2018, where she has been a full-time volunteer at Ratna Ling, supporting diverse activities. Her practice is infused with a love for nature, motherhood, gardening, cooking, and the artistry of textiles, reflecting an aesthetic sensibility and mindfulness in everyday life.
Erica Martzen was a former volunteer at Ratna Ling. She is a Yoga Teacher, Health & Wellness Coach, and founder of Bija Wellness currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona. An advocate for authenticity, Erica partners with others to uncover their truest self and how to live in alignment with that core being through weekly yoga classes, private coaching, group programs, and wellness retreats.
Erica has experienced Yoga to be a place that resides within each of us. One where the rays of gratitude outshine our attachments, insecurity, and impostor syndrome of the mind. Yoga gifting us the freedom to be in our body, notice and set down patterns of self-criticism and people pleasing, to regulate the nervous system, to step into our own self-agency and power of choice, and to expand our awareness from the scope of the individual to the collective. Erica has been a student of yoga since 2014, offering the practice as a teacher since 2020 in the styles of yin, restorative, vinyasa, and yoga nidra.
Erica utilizes the teaching of yoga in her coaching as well, taking the seat of listener, reflector, and partner on her clients’ journey of unfolding. Erica specializes in helping her clients see opportunities, as well as opening doors of awareness. Her client-centered coaching style is grounded in self-knowing and clients having their own answers – while her role is one of being with them, moving at their pace, and providing a safe container for them to explore who they are and uncover what matters most to them. Erica works with people to gain the clarity and confidence it takes to create the life of their dreams.
Connect on Instagram: @bijawellness_
Details of this retreat
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
Tibetan Bowl Meditation
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 Meditation with Tibetan Bowls
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."
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
Tibetan Bowl Meditation
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 Meditation with Tibetan Bowls
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
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 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
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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Sonoma County Writers Camp Review
This is a place where we learn to slow down, breathe, take notice of the beauty and serenity of nature, and the kindness of stangers. Except no one at Ratna Ling Retreat Center is a stranger. All are kind, patient, conversant, receptive to our needs. I can't imagine a more blessed location to attend a writers' retreat. The challenge and opportunity upon leaving are to take the sensibilities of Ratna Ling home with us and infuse this energy and gratitude into our lives.
Thank you for who you are and all you gave us.
Lisa C.W.
Thank you for who you are and all you gave us.
Lisa C.W.
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Retreat heaven in the California Redwood Coast
I just returned from the Sonoma County Writers' Camp held at Ratna Ling. It was my first time there, and I enjoyed it tremendously. I wish I´d planned for the extended stay. My cabin was comfortable, peaceful, with a gorgeous view out the back porch. The food was nourishing, healthy and delicious. Every detail of the temple, library, classrooms was beautiful and peaceful. The gardens, inspiring, the Stupa, gleaming in the morning sun.
I have been interested in Tibetan Buddhism for a long time, and it was lovely to get an introduction to the temple and a beginning meditation class.
I cannot recommend Ratna Ling enough. I am starting to save up and plan my next visit already.
I have been interested in Tibetan Buddhism for a long time, and it was lovely to get an introduction to the temple and a beginning meditation class.
I cannot recommend Ratna Ling enough. I am starting to save up and plan my next visit already.
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Beautiful land & accommodations
What an absolutely lovely place to retreat, ponder, and learn about the universe and myself!
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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.
