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What an absolutely lovely place to retreat, ponder, and learn about the universe and myself!
Finding Emotional Health: A wellness retreat
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Finding Emotional Health: A wellness retreat
4.95254 reviews
35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
March 4 - 7, 2027
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Helena Gold has worked for the Nyingma organization in Brazil since 1986. She moved to California in 2008 to work for Dharma Publishing at the Center for Skillful Means Programs. Helena is the former Director of Nyingma Centers International.
As an Odiyan long-term resident, Helena is currently an Instructor and the Programs Coordinator under the direct guidance of Tarthang Tulku.
Details of this retreat
Emotions are a natural part of being human—but when they feel overwhelming, they can leave us feeling ungrounded, reactive, or exhausted. Whether you find yourself caught in cycles of anxiety, anger, disappointment, grief, or emotions you can't quite name, this retreat offers a gentle path toward greater balance and ease.
Together, we'll explore emotional wellness through meditation, mindful movement, reflection, and contemplative practices that help you understand the wisdom your emotions hold. Rather than resisting difficult feelings, you'll learn how to meet them with awareness, compassion, and practical tools that restore steadiness in both body and mind. As we cultivate presence and self-kindness, emotions become less something to fear and more an opportunity for healing and growth.
Throughout the weekend, you'll be guided through practices that calm the nervous system, soften emotional tension, and reconnect you with the natural ease of the breath. We'll nurture gratitude, appreciation, and joy while gently releasing emotional burdens that may have been carried for years. In the supportive atmosphere of retreat, you'll discover how to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and an open heart.
You'll return home with simple, sustainable practices to help you navigate difficult emotions, care for yourself with greater compassion, and cultivate lasting inner peace—resources you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.
BOOKING WITH SPECIAL PRICING: We offer a sliding scale to make this retreat accessible to more people.
For 1 guest, please pay what you can from $900-$1300.
For 2 guests, please register separately and in the Requested Roommate field, please type the personʻs name. We will place you both in the same cottage.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require all guests to be fully vaccinated and provide a negative test result upon arrival. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
THURSDAY
3 pm Check-in
5:30 Dinner
6:30-7:45 pm Welcome and Tibetan Yoga - Kum Nye Relaxation
FRIDAY
7:15am Walk the Sacred Sites of Ratna Ling
8am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Meditation Practice
11:00am Meditation in Nature – Opening Sensory Fields
12:15pm Lunch
4:30pm Emotional Wellness Practices
5:30pm Dinner
7pm – Sound Bowls Meditation
SATURDAY
7:15am Tibetan Yoga Kum Nye Relaxation
8am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Mindfulness of Emotions Practice
11:00am Meditation in Nature - Embrasing Beauty
12:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm – Temple Tour (Optional)
4:30pm Wellness Within Practices
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Tibetan Yoga Kum Nye Relaxation and Massage
SUNDAY
8am Meditation in Nature – Expanding Openess
9am Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm Check Out
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
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.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
"The food was amazing and nourishing! Fresh bread and full salad bars! And of course, the lodging and the people were so welcoming."
“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
Together, we'll explore emotional wellness through meditation, mindful movement, reflection, and contemplative practices that help you understand the wisdom your emotions hold. Rather than resisting difficult feelings, you'll learn how to meet them with awareness, compassion, and practical tools that restore steadiness in both body and mind. As we cultivate presence and self-kindness, emotions become less something to fear and more an opportunity for healing and growth.
Throughout the weekend, you'll be guided through practices that calm the nervous system, soften emotional tension, and reconnect you with the natural ease of the breath. We'll nurture gratitude, appreciation, and joy while gently releasing emotional burdens that may have been carried for years. In the supportive atmosphere of retreat, you'll discover how to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and an open heart.
You'll return home with simple, sustainable practices to help you navigate difficult emotions, care for yourself with greater compassion, and cultivate lasting inner peace—resources you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.
BOOKING WITH SPECIAL PRICING: We offer a sliding scale to make this retreat accessible to more people.
For 1 guest, please pay what you can from $900-$1300.
For 2 guests, please register separately and in the Requested Roommate field, please type the personʻs name. We will place you both in the same cottage.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require all guests to be fully vaccinated and provide a negative test result upon arrival. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
THURSDAY
3 pm Check-in
5:30 Dinner
6:30-7:45 pm Welcome and Tibetan Yoga - Kum Nye Relaxation
FRIDAY
7:15am Walk the Sacred Sites of Ratna Ling
8am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Meditation Practice
11:00am Meditation in Nature – Opening Sensory Fields
12:15pm Lunch
4:30pm Emotional Wellness Practices
5:30pm Dinner
7pm – Sound Bowls Meditation
SATURDAY
7:15am Tibetan Yoga Kum Nye Relaxation
8am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Mindfulness of Emotions Practice
11:00am Meditation in Nature - Embrasing Beauty
12:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm – Temple Tour (Optional)
4:30pm Wellness Within Practices
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Tibetan Yoga Kum Nye Relaxation and Massage
SUNDAY
8am Meditation in Nature – Expanding Openess
9am Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm Check Out
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
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.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
"The food was amazing and nourishing! Fresh bread and full salad bars! And of course, the lodging and the people were so welcoming."
“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
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.
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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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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Review for Retreat Center
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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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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