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What an absolutely lovely place to retreat, ponder, and learn about the universe and myself!
Reclaim: A Nervous System Retreat for Deep Rest and Relaxation
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Reclaim: A Nervous System Retreat for Deep Rest and Relaxation
4.95253 reviews
35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
February 5 - 7, 2027
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Nicole Griffin is a nervous system coach, educator, and retreat leader who guides people to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and cultivate resilience in a world that constantly disrupts our sense of safety and emotional well-being. Blending cultural analysis, embodied mindfulness, and restorative practices, Nicole offers a grounded, practical approach to healing that helps people reconnect with their bodies, clarify what matters, and move through life with more ease. She’s known for creating safe, spacious environments where people can exhale, unwind, and finally feel like themselves again. Nicole is an ERYT and NBC-HWC with an MBA and advanced training in nervous system regulation and behavior change. Learn more at nicolegriffinwellness.com or on IG at @nicolegriffinwellness.
Details of this retreat
Come rest, reconnect, and remember who you are beneath the noise.
In a world that rewards overdoing, it can feel nearly impossible to slow down. We push through stress, ignore what our bodies are telling us, and stay stuck in survival mode. Eventually, something gives and we realize we can’t keep living this way.
This weekend is your chance to step away from all of that. To exhale. To feel calm again. Together, we’ll slow down through restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, nervous system-informed movement, and a special Tibetan meditation session to help you work with your thoughts and quiet your mind. Practical nervous system teachings are woven into each session so your learning becomes embodied. A deeply calming massage can be added on to support full relaxation.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, nourished, and more like yourself, with simple tools to support your nervous system long after the retreat ends.
You don’t have to earn your rest. You just have to reclaim the space to receive it.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide a negative covid test result upon arrival. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
*Massage will be offered this weekend by our Guest Bodyworker, Sarah Stickel. Spaces are limited, so if youʻd like to book your massage now, please contact Sarah and learn more here:
Sarah Stickel, NMT, CMT
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator
Good Body Massage Therapy
https://goodbodymt.com/
goodbodymt@gmail.com
Call or Text: (510) 691-4341
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3 pm Check in
5:30 pm Dinner
7-9 pm Restorative + Yoga Nidra
SATURDAY
7:00-8:00 am Tibetan Meditation Lesson
8 am Breakfast
9 am Morning Nervous System Support
12:15 pm Lunch Free Time + Massage Appointments
5:30 pm Dinner
7-9 pm Restorative + Yoga Nidra
SUNDAY
8 am Morning Nervous System Support
10 am Brunch
12 pm Farewell
In a world that rewards overdoing, it can feel nearly impossible to slow down. We push through stress, ignore what our bodies are telling us, and stay stuck in survival mode. Eventually, something gives and we realize we can’t keep living this way.
This weekend is your chance to step away from all of that. To exhale. To feel calm again. Together, we’ll slow down through restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, nervous system-informed movement, and a special Tibetan meditation session to help you work with your thoughts and quiet your mind. Practical nervous system teachings are woven into each session so your learning becomes embodied. A deeply calming massage can be added on to support full relaxation.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, nourished, and more like yourself, with simple tools to support your nervous system long after the retreat ends.
You don’t have to earn your rest. You just have to reclaim the space to receive it.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide a negative covid test result upon arrival. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
*Massage will be offered this weekend by our Guest Bodyworker, Sarah Stickel. Spaces are limited, so if youʻd like to book your massage now, please contact Sarah and learn more here:
Sarah Stickel, NMT, CMT
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator
Good Body Massage Therapy
https://goodbodymt.com/
goodbodymt@gmail.com
Call or Text: (510) 691-4341
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3 pm Check in
5:30 pm Dinner
7-9 pm Restorative + Yoga Nidra
SATURDAY
7:00-8:00 am Tibetan Meditation Lesson
8 am Breakfast
9 am Morning Nervous System Support
12:15 pm Lunch Free Time + Massage Appointments
5:30 pm Dinner
7-9 pm Restorative + Yoga Nidra
SUNDAY
8 am Morning Nervous System Support
10 am Brunch
12 pm Farewell
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.
For 1 guest in Private Room, Shared Cottage
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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