Step into the Magic of Ratna Ling
Retreats to Revitalize Mind and Body.
Ratna Ling Retreat Center is located in the towering redwoods of coastal Sonoma County. It’s a spectacular 90 mile drive north of San Francisco. Our retreats offer you the opportunity to escape into a quiet, naturally sacred space, in elegant private cottages, each with an expansive view of the surrounding countryside, replete with deer, wild turkeys, rabbits and quail.
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Upcoming Retreats
Personal Retreats | Summer’s End…
Open Dates
Enjoy the long days soaking in the love, sunshine, and blessings.... Personal Retreats at Ratna Ling Options: 2 night weekend stay: Friday and Saturday nights 3 night weekend stay: Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights Ratna Ling does not offer Sunday nights bookings. We are closed Sunday 12:00pm - Monday 9:00am. Shared or Private Cottage Options are available 3rd and 4th guests may be added to a cottage for $111 per person per night Our center welcomes…
A Weekend of Self Care – Labor Day – SOLD OUT!
With Gloria Baraquio, Rosalyn White, Christine DeCristofaro and Joshua Miller
August 30 - September 2, 2019
SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK AND REST JOIN US FOR OUR PREMIER 3 NIGHT PROGRAM LABOR DAY WEEKEND. PLEASE BOOK EARLY, THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED TO 28 GUESTS In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth. You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can…
Calm & Clear in the Modern World
With Christine DeCristofaro, Rosalyn White, George Wiegand and Tara Ristau
September 20 - 22, 2019
A series of mindfulness practices, Calm & Clear Retreats will be offered every season. Perfect for beginners and returning guests! Are you looking to find peace and groundedness in your daily life? Do you want more tools to keep you balanced and happy in your work, home, and relationships? This weekend will offer useful and transformative teachings that come from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Facilitated by students of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, this retreat will include discussions about the…
Women’s Self Care Weekend
With Christine DeCristofaro, Kamali Minter, Heldine Aguiluz and Lydia Hwang
September 26 - 29, 2019
JOIN US FOR 3 NIGHTS AT RATNA LING'S PREMIER WOMEN'S EVENT. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 20 WOMEN Ratna Ling's Women Self-Care is an annually anticipated event with many women returning each year to share the love and community. So whether it is your first time or fourth, come join us for a long weekend of healing sisterhood - the Realm of Treasures is waiting ..... ABOUT THE PROGRAM Are you hungry for a safe place…
Yoga and Mantra
With Gloria Baraquio, Rosalyn White and Christine DeCristofaro
October 4 - 6, 2019
EXPLORE THE UNION OF MIND, BODY, AND SPEECH THROUGH ANCIENT PRACTICES OF HATHA YOGA AND MANTRA YOGA This retreat will allow you to experience the harmonizing effects of breathing, postures, meditation, and chanting in the sacred traditions of Bhakti Yoga, Vinyasa, and Tibetan Buddhism. You will begin to see the powerful connection between your thoughts, language, voice, sound vibration, and manifestation. This weekend includes: Yoga for all levels Reciting yoga mantras Kirtan (musical chanting) Tibetan…
Learn to Play Kirtan!
With Paramananda Das and Joshua Miller
October 7 - 10, 2019
Calling all lovers of devotional music and chanting! This 4-day bhakti immersion is your chance to learn how to play and sing songs on the harmonium, kartal hand cymbals, and mrdanga drum! Our special guest teacher Paramananda Das from New York will share his experience of the bhakti tradition, his gurus, his path of punk rock, and his asana practice. Josh Miller of Embodied Sounds will be offering drumming lessons. Don’t miss out on this…
Shivakali Yoga Teacher Training | SAVE $500
With Gloria Baraquio, Serge Bandura, Pranathi Reddy and Jonny Karroll
October 31 - November 17, 2019
Only 2 private rooms left! SHIVAKALI YOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING Fully Accredited by Yoga Alliance Shivakali Yoga offers a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, steeped in the ancient spiritual, philosophical and meditative traditions of Yoga, and grounded in modern anatomical studies, sequencing, and approaches to practice. This 18-day Yoga Retreat offers students the lived experience of the teachings. In addition to yoga anatomy and physiology studies, we will participate in meditation, ceremony, council, and selfless service, and explore what these…
Yoga & Kirtan with Adam Bauer
With Adam Bauer and Gloria Baraquio
November 22 - 24, 2019
Spend a weekend in musical bliss and prayer! Whether you’re new to kirtan or a long-time lover of devotional singing, this weekend is designed to open your heart. Purify your mind, body, and speech through bhakti yoga, the practice of devotion. We will enjoy a variety of love songs and chants with Adam Bauer, renowned musician and recording artist who spent several years playing music with Shyamdas and Krishna Das. All-levels yoga will be led…
“A beautiful and serene retreat center. The setting is breath-taking. The food is delicious and the accommodations are clean, comfortable and exquisitely designed. A wonderful getaway to truly relax and escape from it all.”
– Beth Berlin-Stephens, a Google review
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