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Refuge & Renewal: an Insight Meditation Retreat

Name: Refuge & Renewal: an Insight Meditation Retreat
Start: 2027-04-02
End: 2027-04-04
Location: Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Rating: 4.94

4.94272 reviews

April 2 - 4, 2027

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Heidi

Details of this retreat

You are warmly invited to join us for a peaceful weekend retreat dedicated to nourishing the basic goodness that lives inside of you, the inherent life force that awakens into a life of clarity, kindness and courage.

Drawing on the teachings of the Buddha, our practices include Insight and Metta Meditation, gentle movement, and daily dharma talks. Together, these become the solid reliable ground that support the capacity to skillfully navigate everyday life with a steady, receptive, and responsive mind, supported by a kind, courageous, and wise heart.

Woven within extended periods of silence, this spacious retreat offers time to be outside, the option for writing, art, and rest, along with time to talk with each other. The intention is that at the end of the retreat one will have experienced rest, support and inspiration, and return to everyday life strengthened and renewed.

We welcome all genders, levels, and backgrounds; anyone who is interested in meditation and cultivating basic goodness.

Schedule (Subject to change):

FRIDAY

3pm Check-in
5:30 Dinner
7pm Retreat Opening with Meditation

SATURDAY

7:15am Meditation
8am Silent Breakfast
10am-12pm Morning Session
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Optional Temple Tour
1:30 Personal Time (optional group hike, art, writing, resting)
3:30 Meditation
4:15 Dharma Talk w/ Q & A
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Evening Session with Meditation

SUNDAY

8-9am Movement & Meditation
9am Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm Checkout

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
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Please pack toiletries.
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

What people are saying about Heidi's retreats at Ratna Ling:

“The teacher was amazing. I loved the property and the atmosphere..”
“Heidi is so relatable and teaches in a clear way. Her teachings are practical and applicable to daily life.”
“Heidi is phenomenal. There was a good sense of mutual support among the attendees. I learned a lot."

“The teacher was excellent. The participants were engaged.”
“Working with Heidi improves my life in o many ways. She creates/supports lasting relationships.”
“The setting, the structure of the program, the teacher and the staff all worked well together."

Getting Here

Ratna Ling Retreat Center

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 with 1 other guest)

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

4.94 out of 5.0 average rating

Jo • Sep 21, 2026

5.0

Verified

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!

Jessica • Sep 21, 2026

5.0

Verified

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

Laura • Sep 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

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. ❤️🙏✨

Trisha • Sep 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

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!

Anonymous • Sep 18, 2026

3.0

Verified

Lovely Location

The space was nestled among the redwoods and was absolutely beautiful, a peaceful and lovely setting for the training. The food was delicious, and overall the accommodations were comfortable. The view from our room was especially lovely. The heating and air was functional and kept the room at a comfortable temperature. The main area that could use improvement was housekeeping in our room. The accommodations themselves were comfortable but could use more attention to housekeeping and maintenance. Our room and bathroom were not cleaned during our stay, and towels and toilet paper were not refreshed. The room also seemed like it may not have been thoroughly cleaned for some time before our arrival, as there was quite a bit of dust and several spiders. I noticed stains on a pillowcase and blanket as well. The walls were quite thin, so we could easily hear our neighbors, and the bathroom fan was not functioning. Our dresser drawer fronts were not screwed in so they kept falling off but were about to screw them in to fix it. Overall, the location and surroundings were beautiful, and with more attention to room cleanliness and housekeeping, the accommodations could be a much more comfortable experience.

Refuge & Renewal: an Insight Meditation Retreat

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Heidi Bourne

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

Much needed

Rooted in Nature Yoga retreat

A Truly Transformative and Beautiful Experience

Amazing Respite near the Bay Area!

Lovely Location

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