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Hoping to Return
I thoroughly enjoyed the Art of Loss weekend retreat and hoping to return to Ratna Ling - nothing but good things to say about this special place.
The Heart of Yoga
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The Heart of Yoga
4.95278 reviews
35755 Hauser Bridge Rd, Cazadero, CA 95421, USA
September 10 - 12, 2027
About this Retreat
Angela’s love for yoga began in 2008, when she started practicing with Rodney Yee yoga DVDs at home. Over time, her practice evolved into attending weekly classes at a local studio in Cloverdale. She left each class feeling vibrant, energized, happier—and even taller in the way she walked and sat. With encouragement from a friend and yoga instructor, Angela became a Certified Yoga Fitness Instructor in January 2021 through the American Fitness Professionals & Associates. Since then, she has continued her education through AFPA, along with numerous workshops with Breathe For Change, an organization dedicated to fostering environments of well-being for educators and students alike. www.studiofiveyoga.com @asanaswith_ang
Kendall Galvez is a holistic Nurse Practitioner based in Sonoma County with a passion for supporting healing through integrative practices. A Certified Reiki Master with over 20 years of experience, Kendall has dedicated her work to helping others restore balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with their innate capacity to heal.
As a Certified Sound Practitioner, she thoughtfully blends Reiki energy with the therapeutic vibrations of sound to create deeply restorative and transformative experiences. Kendall's compassionate presence and intuitive approach invite participants into a space of relaxation, renewal, and inner connection, making each session a unique journey of healing and self-discovery.
Details of this retreat
Step away from the noise of everyday life and give yourself a weekend to simply slow down, breathe, and restore. Join Angela Olson of Cloverdale’s Studio 5 for a nourishing 3-day retreat at Ratna Ling, where yoga, nature, deep rest, and sound invite you to unplug from your usual routines and reconnect with yourself. The heart of yoga lies in deeply listening to yourself and honoring what is true and authentic for you.
Throughout the weekend, Angela will guide a thoughtful balance of energizing vinyasa and deeply restful restorative yoga, creating space for both movement and stillness. You’ll be immersed in the quiet beauty of Ratna Ling’s redwood forests, enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, and venture beyond the retreat center for a refreshing nature walk to the Sonoma Coast. As evening settles in, a soothing sound bath by Kendall Galvez will invite the body and mind into an even deeper state of relaxation.
As summer begins to soften into fall, this weekend offers a chance to reset your rhythm before stepping into a new season. Come with a friend or come on your own—no particular level of yoga experience is necessary. Simply bring your desire to unplug, spend time in nature, move your body, rest deeply, and return home feeling grounded, refreshed, and renewed.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check-in
4:30pm Gentle Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Threshold Circle - Intentions and Introductions
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
9:30am Vinyasa Yoga
10:45am Free Time (on-site wellness services available at additional costs)
12:15pm Lunch
2:30pm Salt & Stillness Walk (group walk/hike to Stump Beach)
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath Immersion
SUNDAY
8am Vinyasa Yoga
9am Release Circle - Closing thoughts, gratitudes and blessings
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.
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.
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.”
“Wonderful teacher and participants. Gentle, nourishing, supportive community."
“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."
Throughout the weekend, Angela will guide a thoughtful balance of energizing vinyasa and deeply restful restorative yoga, creating space for both movement and stillness. You’ll be immersed in the quiet beauty of Ratna Ling’s redwood forests, enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, and venture beyond the retreat center for a refreshing nature walk to the Sonoma Coast. As evening settles in, a soothing sound bath by Kendall Galvez will invite the body and mind into an even deeper state of relaxation.
As summer begins to soften into fall, this weekend offers a chance to reset your rhythm before stepping into a new season. Come with a friend or come on your own—no particular level of yoga experience is necessary. Simply bring your desire to unplug, spend time in nature, move your body, rest deeply, and return home feeling grounded, refreshed, and renewed.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check-in
4:30pm Gentle Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Threshold Circle - Intentions and Introductions
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
9:30am Vinyasa Yoga
10:45am Free Time (on-site wellness services available at additional costs)
12:15pm Lunch
2:30pm Salt & Stillness Walk (group walk/hike to Stump Beach)
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath Immersion
SUNDAY
8am Vinyasa Yoga
9am Release Circle - Closing thoughts, gratitudes and blessings
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.
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.
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.”
“Wonderful teacher and participants. Gentle, nourishing, supportive community."
“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, USA
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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Wonderful experience!
Lydia & Gloria’s “The Art of Grief: A Retreat for Grief, Remembrance, and Renewal” was wonderfully life altering for me. Thank you all for making this program available. I am deeply grateful.
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My New Favorite Retreat Spot
Ratna Ling Retreat Center was truly a peaceful getaway. I went for a writers' retreat and truly wish I could have stayed longer. The people were incredibly supportive, and the entire space felt calm and welcoming. I loved seeing deer, wild turkeys, and hearing the morning "taps" of the woodpeckers.
The cabins were spacious and spotless, and the vegetarian food was absolutely delicious. Every detail felt thoughtfully cared for. It’s the best retreat (escape) I’ve had in a long time.
I will definitely be going back
Thank you, Ratna Ling Retreat Center, for existing in this world.
The cabins were spacious and spotless, and the vegetarian food was absolutely delicious. Every detail felt thoughtfully cared for. It’s the best retreat (escape) I’ve had in a long time.
I will definitely be going back
Thank you, Ratna Ling Retreat Center, for existing in this world.
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Harvest festival
The harvest festival was a beautiful event and as always, the environment was exquisite. So peaceful you’re the pristine nature was conducive to meditation and inspiration. The staff is so helpful and kind of and accommodating. The harvest festival was really fun. Absolutely five star food for every meal.! thank you for all you do🙏🪷
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2026 Fall Harvest Celebration
What a wonderful event. What the Ratna Ling volunteers cultivate through hard work, good practices and much love was displayed in many forms. The food was fresh, healthy and delicious. The guests were welcomed with enthusiasm. The music was great. The beauty of Ratna Ling was at its finest. Thanks to everyone who made this opportunity possible.
