Fall Retreats In California

Embrace the beauty of change this autumn with a Fall Retreat at Ratna Ling. As the golden leaves drift through the redwoods and the air turns crisp, our retreat center offers the perfect setting to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. Surrounded by the peaceful rhythms of nature, this seasonal retreat invites you to let go of what no longer serves you and create space for what’s next. Whether you’re seeking stillness, inspiration, or spiritual renewal, Ratna Ling’s Fall Retreat is a transformative journey into the heart of autumn.

Fall Retreats In Northern California

Led by experienced facilitators, our Fall Retreat is designed to align your inner world with the natural rhythms of the season. Through grounding practices like yoga, meditation, journaling, and time in nature, you’ll explore the themes of release, gratitude, and renewal. Nourishing meals, cozy accommodations, and the vivid beauty of our Northern California grounds create the ideal environment for rest and reflection. Join us at Ratna Ling this fall to gather your energy, clarify your intentions, and move into the next season of your life with peace and purpose.

Living in Harmony: Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

With Magda Costa

October 16 - 18, 2026
Harmony and joy are closer than you think... Join Resident Faculty Magda Costa in this exploration of our inner resources! What if peace, clarity, and happiness are not something we have to create, but qualities that are already present within us, waiting to be uncovered? According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the mind's true nature is naturally open, clear, and aware. Yet the pressures of daily life, constant thinking, and emotional reactions often prevent us…

Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat

With Bex Urban

October 23 - 25, 2026
Practice peace with yoga poses and an intentional pause with Meditation. In this retreat we welcome back Master Teacher Bex Urban for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling! Take this mindful "time out” and step away from the distractions of your daily life to re-initiate yourself into more stillness.

Begin Again: A weekend retreat

With Yvonne Kingsley

November 6 - 8, 2026
Join Yvonne Kingsley for a peaceful weekend of yoga and meditation as we slow down and surrender to the present moment. Through the alchemy of mindful movement, breath work and contemplation, we expand our capacity to meet the present moment with curiosity and equanimity.

Autumn Renewal: Yoga, Ayurveda, and Healthy Aging

With Melina Meza and Baxter Bell

November 13 - 15, 2026
Join longtime teachers Melina Meza and Baxter Bell for a nourishing weekend at Ratna Ling exploring yoga and Ayurveda as practical pathways to vibrant, healthy aging.

The Essence of Yoga: A Weekend Retreat

With Jenn Russo

November 13 - 15, 2026
We welcome back Jenn Russo of Healdsburg for a special yoga retreat. At this retreat we will focus on using the breath to strengthen our practice and experience a lasting peace. Afternoons will be a slow flow/restorative practice, focused on calming, centering and relaxation.

Joy & Appreciation – A Thanksgiving Retreat

With George Wiegand and Karmyn Ojeda

November 27 - 29, 2026
For this special retreat, we are offering a sliding scale to allow you to give what you can. We hope you can join us! This Thanksgiving retreat is offered as a way to support folks who need some peace and quiet during this holiday. We invite you to take a sacred pause, to sit, to lay down, to be in nature, to meditate, and to come back to center.

Fall Retreats FAQ’s

A Fall Retreat at Ratna Ling is a seasonal offering designed to align your personal growth with the energy of autumn – reflection, letting go, and inner renewal. Surrounded by the changing colors of the redwoods and the crisp, calming air of Northern California, this retreat is a peaceful space to pause, reconnect, and prepare for the slower rhythm of winter.

Autumn naturally encourages introspection. It’s a season when nature teaches us to release what we no longer need, just as trees let go of their leaves. Many people find this time of year stirs up the desire to pause, reflect on the past months, and clarify what they want to carry forward. A retreat in the fall provides the perfect container to do this inner work. At Ratna Ling, the peaceful setting and seasonal beauty create a powerful backdrop for turning inward, acknowledging what’s shifting in your life, and preparing to enter winter with calm and clarity.

Yes! Our retreats are intentionally welcoming to all experience levels. Whether you’re just beginning to explore mindfulness or have an established practice, you’ll be fully supported. Our instructors offer gentle, accessible guidance and create a warm, non-judgmental environment. Everything is optional, and you’re encouraged to listen to your own rhythm throughout the retreat. The focus is not on performance but on presence, personal reflection, and inner alignment with the season.

Fall in Northern California can be crisp and cozy, so we recommend packing warm, layered clothing, including a jacket, scarf, and comfortable shoes for walking outdoors. A journal is highly encouraged, as many of our workshops include reflective writing. You may also want to bring a favorite book, water bottle, flashlight, and any personal items that help you feel grounded. Ratna Ling provides yoga mats and props, all meals, and beautifully prepared accommodations—you just need to arrive with an open heart and a willingness to slow down.

You’re welcome to attend solo or with a friend. Many guests come alone and find the retreat to be a deeply personal and rewarding experience. Coming alone allows you to fully immerse yourself in rest and reflection without outside expectations. At the same time, the retreat fosters meaningful connection with fellow attendees through group practices, shared meals, and facilitated conversations. Whether you come to be in community or simply enjoy quiet time for yourself, you’ll be warmly supported and never feel out of place.

What sets the Fall Retreat apart is the intentional alignment with nature’s invitation to slow down, reflect, and release. While all our retreats offer healing and self-discovery, the autumn season brings a special kind of energy—one that supports turning inward and letting go of old patterns or stories. The colors, the cool air, the quiet and everything about fall encourages presence and gratitude. At Ratna Ling, we weave these themes into every aspect of the retreat—from the practices and workshops to the meals and natural surroundings—so you leave not only rested, but deeply connected to the rhythms of the earth and your own heart.