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
Fall Yoga Retreat with Nikki Estrada
With Nikki Estrada
October 29 - 31, 2021
We welcome back Master Teacher Nikki Estrada for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling to celebrate Autumn and transition into Winter. Included are 4 yoga practices, 3 meditation sessions, and a gorgeous hike from redwoods to the ocean.
A Place to Rest – Yoga & Meditation Retreat
November 5 - 7, 2021
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. As we navigate these times of uncertainty and change, we need a place of refuge, a time for rest, a space to reset. Let Ratna Ling be that place for…
Relax and Restore with Dana Sweeney
With Dana Sweeney
November 12 - 14, 2021
For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination from all visitors and residents of Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our guests. As we navigate another year of this pandemic, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with change, stress, isolation, loss, grief, and anxiety. This retreat is designed for all of us to take a moment to pause and give ourselves the space to soften,…
Quiet Spaces: A Winter Retreat
With Gloria Baraquio, Kimberly Millard and Heldine Aguiluz
December 10 - 12, 2021
For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination from all visitors and residents of Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our guests. As the season turns to more darkness and cold, our bodies naturally long to retreat inward. December is a time to reflect on what has transpired in the year and process all of the emotions and experiences of 2021. This retreat is designed…
Winter Solstice Retreat – Finding the Light in the Darkness
With Melina Meza and Baxter Bell
December 17 - 19, 2021
For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination from all visitors and residents of Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our guests. Join Melina Meza and Baxter Bell, MD on the auspicious occasion of the Winter Solstice for an unforgettable and deeply nourishing yoga retreat. This retreat, led by two experienced instructors, will be a wonderful way to pause and immerse yourself in the practice…
A Weekend of Self Care | MLK Day 2022
January 14 - 17, 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 Weekend of Self Care | President’s Day 2022
February 18 - 21, 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 Weekend of Self-Care | Memorial Day 2022
May 27 - 30, 2022
For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination from all visitors and residents of Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our guests. 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…
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.
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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