Step into the Land of Treasures
Retreats for Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Ratna Ling Retreat Center is guided by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and we are open to all people looking to find inner strength and spiritual peace. we are located in the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County, a spectacular 90-mile drive north of San Francisco. Our retreats offer you the opportunity to experience beauty and quiet, in elegant private cottages, each with an expansive view of the surrounding countryside, complete with deer, wild turkeys, rabbits and quail.
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Upcoming Retreats
Space and Ease Personal Retreat
February 4 - 6, 2022
Feeling constrained by the level of care we all need to take to keep ourselves and others safe in the pandemic surge? Ratna Ling is hosting a personal retreat in our great outdoors - your own cottage with food delivered to your doorstep and outdoor movement and meditation classes. The schedule is light giving you ample time for reflection and walks in the redwoods or at the beach. We also have lovely reading materials and…
Reflections – A Contemplative Retreat
With Barry Schieber
February 11 - 13, 2022
For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination from all visitors and residents of Ratna Ling Retreat Center. All participants will wear masks indoors, and some classes may be offered outdoors. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our guests. "Life exacts a price for less than full participation." Inspired by the Quotes journals, compilations of Tarthang Tulku's writings, this retreat is an opportunity for contemplation, as it includes exercises…
Spring Yoga Retreat with Nikki Estrada
With Nikki Estrada
April 1 - 3, 2022
We welcome back Master Teacher Nikki Estrada for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling to celebrate the Springtime! Included are 4 yoga practices, 3 meditation sessions, and a gorgeous hike from redwoods to the ocean.
Radical Self-Love: A Spring Retreat to Cultivate Loving Awareness
With Loren Altura and Kat Shotz
April 29 - May 1, 2022
We welcome guest teachers Loren Altura and Kat Shotz of Marin for this special retreat for Radical Self-Love.
A Weekend of Self-Care | Memorial Day 2022
May 27 - 30, 2022
SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK, AND REST JOIN US FOR OUR PREMIER 3 NIGHT PROGRAM! 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 wait. Your family…
A Weekend of Self Care | Labor Day 2022
September 2 - 5, 2022
Our 3 night signature program... You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.Treat yourself and take three days at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness.
Yoga and the Six Paramitas
With Gretchen Donovan
September 29 - October 2, 2022
In Mahayana Buddhism,the Buddha taught six important mental states called Paramitas that we need to develop if we aspire to reach a state of liberation in our lives. They’re usually translated as “perfections,” since by perfecting them fully we too can attain enlightenment.
A Weekend of Self Care | Columbus Day 2022
October 7 - 10, 2022
Our 3 night signature program... You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.Treat yourself and take three days at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness.
“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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