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Grief to Grace: When Grief Becomes a Doorway

Date
January 29 - 31, 2027

About this Retreat

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Join evidential medium and spiritual teacher Jeffrey Peck for a restorative weekend exploring the enduring nature of love, the wisdom of grief, and the many ways our loved ones continue to remain present in our lives.


Some griefs don't want to be fixed. They want to be witnessed.

For two nights in the redwoods, we'll do the quiet work that ordinary life rarely makes room for — learning not to move on from what we've lost, but to move with it.

Drawn from The Awakening Series, we'll walk the arc from grief toward grace… learning to recognize the signs our loved ones leave, and the ways presence outlasts the body. This isn't about closure. It's about discovering that what you carry is not a burden to set down, but a love that's still asking to be lived.

Days are shaped around guided meditation, gentle teaching, and small-group conversation — held inside the rhythm of Ratna Ling itself: the dharma offerings, the vegetarian table, the trails, the silence between the trees. Nothing is required of you but your willingness to be here.

January is the right time. The days are short, the fog moves through, and the world finally gets quiet enough to hear what your grief has been trying to say.

You don't have to do this alone. You never did.

BONUS OFFER: After attending this retreat, you will have continued guidance by receiving lifetime access to Jeffreyʻs online course Grief to Grace!




Schedule (Subject to Change):

Friday - Arrival

3:00 pm – Check-In
4:30–6:00 pm – Welcome Circle: Creating Sacred Space & Setting Intentions
5:30 pm – Dinner
7:00–8:30 pm – Opening Teaching & Guided Meditation: Grief to Grace – Love Beyond Loss; When Grief Becomes a Doorway

Saturday – Grief to Grace

8:00 am – Breakfast
9:00–10:30 am – Session One: Understanding Grief as an Expression of Love
10:45 am–12:00 pm – Guided Meditation, Journaling & Reflection
12:15 pm – Lunch
2:00–3:30 pm – Session Two: Healing, Hope & Continuing Bonds
3:45–5:00 pm – Nature Integration / Personal Reflection
5:30 pm – Dinner
7:00–8:30 pm – Evening Candlelight Meditation & Sharing Circle

Sunday – Soul Awakening 101

8:00 am – Breakfast
9:00–10:00 am – Session Three: Remembering Who You Truly Are
10:00 am – Sunday Brunch
11:00–11:45 am – Closing Circle: Living as an Awakened Soul & Carrying the Journey Forward
12:00 pm – Check-Out

 



 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling encouraged
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, 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.

 

Getting Here

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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 in Private Room (Shared 2 room, 1 bath Cottage)

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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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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.

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Wonderful connection and reset!
Ratna Ling is a very special place filled with warmth and beauty. Expect to find inspiration, connection, and new ways of living in your daily life. Erica and Rosalyn were wonderful teachers, the food was amazing, and I will always remember my time here. Highly recommend!

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Ratna Ling Shines Like A Jewel
It was a joy to lead a retreat with Erica M. this past weekend. The exquisite facilities are beautifully designed and well-maintained. The gardens and natural landscape surrounding it are lovely and peaceful. The food was wonderful, fresh, and healthy. The staff was helpful and friendly and showed a connection to the spiritual tradition on which Ratna Ling is based.

The people attending the retreat were a very nice mix. Some came from as far away as South Carolina, while most were from the Bay Area. They were professionals, from a nurse to a tech industry worker to a retired Wall Street stockbroker. Many were there for the first time., but there was a quick bond that formed, based on an openness to caring and kindness. Many people shared their contact info to stay connected with each other.

Thank you, Ratna Ling, for providing the space to allow this amazing connection to take place.

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Time away but still present
As was my time last year, overall a very pleasant experience. The cabin is lovely and very comfortable. The food was very good for me. I most appreciated the special little meals that were brought to me because of my not being able to tolerate onions and garlic. The room for yoga was perfect, as was David's yoga. David is the best and he made my yoga and meditation experiences really special. Meditation in the temple was an experience I will carry with me for a long time. I don't want to say anything negative, but I think you should be aware that the shower valve in Cabin 17 is really faulty and getting scalded by hot water is a real possibility. It is impossible to adjust the water to STAY at a comfortable level for any length of time before it reverts to scalding or cold. There is a provision in California law regarding water temperature setting for facilities used by individuals who have no control over water temperature i.e. apartment buildings, rentals etc. and the temperature setting is much lower than what the setting is for your cabins. The regulation valve should be repaired and the water temperature turned down. The salad on our first meal on Friday was not fresh and was wilted and had spoiled leaves throughout. Otherwise, the food was great. I hope next year we are back in the cabins that are closer to the main lodge, as we had to drive to the lodge each day, because the walk would have been too much for me in addition to yoga.
I love coming to Ratna Ling and will continue as long as I can. ☮️ ❤️ Angi Shine

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Living with Ease
Wonderful experience.

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