The Inner Quiet: A winter retreat

Join Sarah Koh of Alchemy Springs this winter solstice to cut through the noise and get to the core essence of your being.

This contemplative winter retreat is a space for you to truly slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of your heart and body.

What is your soul asking for at this time? What is ready to emerge? What wants to resolve and heal so that you can move forward with clarity?

Through deep rest, unwinding, and intentional practices, you will create space to turn inward and reconnect with the deeper layers of yourself. As the body releases and the heart softens, you can call back the parts of yourself that are ready to be reclaimed.

When the the nervous system deeply settles and the mind becomes still, your inner wisdom can awaken. Your heart’s true desires surface, and your soul’s intention begins to reveal itself, becoming a quiet inner compass.

From this place, you can honor the journey of the past year, bring closure to what is complete, and create space for what is ready to emerge. Step into the new year with greater clarity, trust, and a renewed connection to your heart, your center, and your spirit.

Throughout the weekend you'll experience:

Yin Yoga & Deep Relaxation
Guided self-inquiry & reflective writing
Time in nature, solitude & community, including a Forest Bathing session
Lifelong practices for lasting integration
Open to all levels of experience, ages, and genders

The retreat is intentionally spacious, balancing guided experiences with quiet time to rest, reflect, walk the land, or simply be. All sessions are optional. 

Each participant will receive a thoughtfully curated take-home gift created by Sarah, including practices and contemplations to support your journey long after the retreat has ended.

 

Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

3:00 PM — Check-In
4:00 PM — Welcome Ceremony
5:30 PM — Dinner
6:45 PM — Deep Restoration

 

SATURDAY

7:00–7:45 AM — Optional Morning Meditation
8:00 AM — Breakfast
10:00 AM — Reconnecting with our Inner Quiet
12:15 PM — Lunch
1:00 PM —  FREE TIME for rest, reflection, journaling, or enjoying the grounds.
*Optional Forest Bathing Session with Guest Facilitator Jane Takahashi.
4:00 PM — Spacious Yoga & Integrative Practices
5:30 PM — Dinner
6:45 PM — Heart's Resolve & Soul Intention

 

SUNDAY

8:00 AM — Morning Integration Practice 
10:00 AM — Brunch
12:00 PM — Closing Circle & 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 is encouraged. Please do not take a cab, Uber, or Lyft, unless you confirm a ride home!
Payments are nonrefundable, but transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat when canceled 30 days prior
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, linens, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.

What people are saying about our retreats:



“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness.  Thank you.”
“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years.  The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."


“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."