"This place is just amazing. The land is deeply imbued with peacefulness and quiet, the staff are always friendly and full of wisdom, food and accommodations are over the top amazing. I always leave feeling a deeper awareness of my true nature and sense of inner peace. THANK YOU!"
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"Ratna Ling is a beautiful serene space for you to connect with yourself and others. The cabins are comfortable and spacious and surrounded by beautiful forest. Beautiful classrooms spaces to learn. The food was delicious and healthy. Enjoyed our yoga retreat and the meditation class very much. "
"If a person would like to experience the peace which passes all understanding or the beauty of silence, then they should visit Ratna Ling! The subtle healing ❤️🩹 that occurs among the pine trees in between turkey visits is nearly indescribable. If you visit once, you will visit again…Its truly a very special place. Staff is warm and friendly. The food is always delicious and nutritious. What a blessing it is to be at Ratna Ling…."
"Our long weekend at Ratna Ling was a divine experience. Blessings abound in many forms at this wonderful site: natural beauty and peace and silent simplicity! The kind welcoming of staff makes it the perfect setting for healing on many levels. We’re so very grateful for being able to repeatedly visit Ratna Ling~🙏🏻✨"
"We so enjoyed the peace and quiet at Ratna Ling. We felt safe and held, truly able to relax and restore, by the land, the generous hosts, the beautiful buildings the delicious menu and the magnificent trees. The experience is still expanding within me. Worth every penny even on a tight budget. Much gratitude to all who contributed to creating the experience."
"My third return to Ratna Ling. The entire weekend was perfect. Nikki Estrada led an educational and meditative yoga retreat."
"Dariece Warren made the yoga/meditation retreat a most memorable one for me. She is so excellent at making people at ease with "where they are"in their yoga practice. I appreciate her teaching method so very much."
"The yoga and meditation retreat on above dates was a wonderful experience. Dariece Warren was our leader and she did a remarkable job guiding the group through the yoga vinyasa poses and the guided meditation. The center was lovely surrounded by a redwood forest. The cottages very clean and pleasant. The food delicious. A wonderful experience for me."
"I went to Ratna Ling for the first time this past weekend and it was AMAZING! The location is remote enough for silence and the cabins close enough to get a sense of community in nature. The cabin was beautiful, had everything I needed for creature comforts and incredibly clean. The meals were nourishing, delicious and the price of the entire package (yoga, lodging, meals) was fair. The instructors and staff were wonderful too. I'm looking forward to my next visit."
"My first time to this amazing spiritual vortex was met with no expectations but to ground in my yoga practice. What I experienced was much more than words can explain as the setting the staff the accommodations the food and of course the company all worked together to gift me with an enlightened transformation to peace love and joy. Thank you….Namaste🙏🏻"
"I've taken many yoga classes at Dariece's studio in Vallejo and cannot say enough good things about her instruction. Her yoga style, voice, guided meditation and selected readings are insightful and replenishing. I was so happy to attend her guided retreat at Ratna Ling. I went back to my day life with gratitude and ease. "
"I loved my time at Ratna Ling. I experienced beauty, rest, quiet, excellent sessions and real friendliness. It was like going to a different, deeply refreshing world and coming home deeply renewed. Thank you to the wonderful community at Ratna Ling for this lovely place."
"I participated in the Spring Renew and Refresh retreat in Ratna Ling this past weekend. Ratna Ling is one of the most beautiful retreat locations you can imagine. The buildings are gorgeous, the cabins spectacular and the staff/volunteers are so friendly and accommodating.
My instructor, Dariece Warren is absolutely the best. Her technique, yoga expertise and calm voice and demeanor make her one of the best instructors I have ever had. This is my third time attending one her retreats and need I say, I’m hooked.
I highly recommend Ratna Ling and Dariece, particularly if you need to unwind and refresh from it all. "
"its out of the way and will take longer than you think to get here.
and once here the setting, the dharma the beauty are amazing."
"stunning, peaceful and inspiring grounds. minimalist, extra clean, and beautiful cabins
fantastic food"
"Patricia Becker is an expert at teaching modifications for the yoga poses. She made me feel comfortable as a beginner. My body feels stronger and my back is much better too."
"My daughter and I tried the Aging with Grace Yoga retreat for the first time. Patricia Becker made us feel very comfortable being new to yoga. My back and body feel much healthier. "
"I have been to Ratna Ling twice now, both times for a yoga retreat with Patricia Becker.
It is a beautiful setting, among tall trees on acres and acres of open land, close to the ocean. The air is spectacular, the food is outrageous, the cottages are beautiful, clean, welcoming. I didn't want to leave.
Patricia's yoga workshop was perfection, a wonderful weekend of yoga and community building. Patricia is a delight - kind, gracious, beautiful, and fun.
If you have an opportunity to visit Ratna Ling I would highly recommend it."
"I loved my time not only with Patricia but meeting all the wonderful and interesting people in attendance. It was a serene and calming three days and I was able to leave my busy life behind and enjoy the quiet, The food was great, my cabin and my roommate were a great fit. I can only say I loved my time and Patricia and I hope to be able to return sometime in the future."
"When I booked my reservations I asked to be in a room close to the lodge due to a recent surgery. Someone from Ratna Ling called me and said I would be in a room right across from the lodge with very little walking. When I arrived I wasn't given the close room. But had to walk a distance to the lodge.
On your form I wrote down several food allergies. When checked in I asked about that, she confirmed they had them. I later found out no one had told the chef. I had to keep asking what was in the food. Every time I asked what is in the food, the staff was rude to me. This really made me feel uncomfortable.
I was there 2 years ago, and my food allergy experience was much different. The staff was concerned that I was eating what I could.
I'll have to reconsider if I'll come back. "
"Such a wonderful place for a retreat.
A chance to get away and renew mind and body.
Patricia is such a special person and how lucky we all were to spend time with her in such amazing surroundings.
Thanks goes to everyone involved in making this a week end we will not forget. Namaste"
"An amazing setting, staff & experience.
The cottage was perfect, the facilities are beautiful & warm, the food was alive & abundant."
"Harvey, Theresa, and Jill were lovely leaders who created the perfect environment to relax and check out this past weekend. The music, chanting, and exceptional instructions made it effortless to sink into a truer version of myself- thanks Ratnaling for sharing your sacred space!!!🙏🙏"
"I attended a 3 day workshop and everything exceeded my expectations. The classes/teachers were amazing, the facilities are beautiful, clean and built with such quality in mind. Our cabin was magical with views to the rolling hills and sunrise. Food was delicious and the staff helpful and gracious. I highly recommend treating yourself to a Ratna Ling experience."
"Given the remoteness of the location, it felt truly "away" with a surprisingly well-finished environment. The yoga classes, redwoods, cuisine, and cabin accommodations all exceeded expectations. It is an amazing center with a caring staff and an interesting connection with Tibetan Buddhism. Thanks for sharing this space with us."
"Ratna Ling is such a beautiful retreat center and the cottages were excellent -- spacious, comfortable, clean, modern, and tons of windows and beautiful views. It was a really special and peaceful place to practice and relax. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I will say I felt a bit disappointed with the food. It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive (pretty much the same breakfast each day but the last, same salad bar, potatoes, yummy homemade bread, among other things that had more variety). All in all, I highly recommend Ratna Ling."
"The Space and Ease retreat was just what I needed to get away from everything in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The high end cabins are well designed to share with a friend. Delicious vegetarian meals provided plenty of options for my GF/DF needs. The meditation and yoga were very approachable and the staff were kind and friendly. We are already talking about a return trip. "
"What a lovely experience this retreat was. Impactful class offerings, gorgeous lodging, good food, beautiful surroundings. I can’t wait to go back. "
"I was nourished, nurtured, and got plenty of rest in the space & ease. I’ve never felt so at home. Thankful for these people and this space, and will be back!"
"I've spent time at Ranta Ling on several occasions since 2019. It's an amazing place to re-charge and unwind. Highly recommended!"