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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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What an experience!
Ratna Ling Retreat Center was the ideal location for this spiritual weekend of introspection, exploration & yoga.

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Rooted in Nature Yoga retreat
This is my second time visiting Ratna Ling. The location is absolutely beautiful! Being surrounded by Oaks and majestic redwood trees while hearing sounds of nature truly soothed my soul.

The Retreat Center compliments the surrounding natural beauty. Not only is the retreat center beautifully appointed with windows opening out onto nature; it is impeccably clean, the staff is lovely and the calm energy is infectious to all who are lucky enough to visit.

I stayed in one of the wooden cottages and not only was it beautifully clean, the beds were incredibly comfortable. The cottages are paneled with wood and the natural beauty of the interior harmonizes with the views out the windows. The deck is perfect for stargazing. Everything was there for me to be able to reset myself. I remain grateful for my time at Ratna Ling. 🙏 Namaste

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Much needed
I can't say enough about how Ratna Ling set the bar high when it comes to a peaceful environment. All the volunteers were very kind and helpful. The cottage was uniquely charming and memorable. The food was outstanding,

I will be sharing my experience with friends and family.

Thank you!

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A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience
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A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience

My experience at Ratna Ling Retreat Center was absolutely incredible. From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of peace, beauty, and tranquility that is difficult to put into words. The breathtaking surroundings, serene atmosphere, and welcoming energy create the perfect environment to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and simply be present.

There is something truly special about Ratna Ling. The peaceful natural setting, thoughtful accommodations, nourishing food, and wonderful people make it feel like a place where your mind, body, and spirit can genuinely reset.

As someone on a yoga and spiritual journey, I found the retreat to be deeply inspiring. It gave me the space to reflect, learn, breathe, and connect on a deeper level. I left feeling refreshed, grounded, grateful, and carrying a renewed sense of peace with me.

Ratna Ling is more than just a retreat center—it feels like a sanctuary for the soul. I’m incredibly grateful for my time there and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for rest, reflection, healing, connection, or simply a beautiful place to step away from the busyness of everyday life.

Thank you, Ratna Ling, for creating such a beautiful and sacred space. I hope to return again and again. ❤️🙏✨

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Amazing Respite near the Bay Area!
I had such a wonderful experience at Ratna Ling for my yoga teacher training. The staff are amazing, warm, and genuinely supportive. The food, gorgeous drive and sacred land alone is worth a few days or week away! It's a true respite from the Bay Area and an ideal place to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in what matters. I’m very grateful for my time there!

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