A short-term residency for sincere practitioners seeking silence, solitude, and peaceful surroundings. 

APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Booking is based on availability. Please email us for an application.

We invite solo practitioners with a personal meditation, yoga, spiritual, or mindfulness practice to come to Ratna Ling for 4-night stays, arriving on Wednesday and departing on Sunday.  This program is for individuals who have a deep desire to connect with themselves, spirituality, and nature.  We encourage participants to join us in community practice when available.  The rest of your time is for personal practice and relaxation.  The Lodge, Library, Temple, and 120 acres of Nature are available for you to explore.

Based on staff availability, there may be an opportunity for work practice in the Garden, Kitchen, Lodge, or Bindery for 2-4 hours a day (this is not required).

REQUIREMENTS: We ask that practitioners have 2+ years of a devoted personal practice in yoga, meditation, or other spiritual path. We require guests to be vegetarian and drug-free during their stay. We also expect guests to maintain cleanliness and tidiness in both their personal hygiene and private spaces. No smoking, candles, incense, or flames of any kind are permitted in the cottages/cabins. This retreat is designed for 1 guest. If youʻd like to arrive with a 2nd person, we ask that they apply separately and stay in a separate cabin/cottage.

DATES: Check-in is on Wednesday at 3pm, and checkout is on Sunday at 12pm.

MEALS: Breakfast is provided in your personal kitchenette. Lunch is provided Wednesday-Saturday, with full meal service from Friday dinner to Sunday Brunch. We invite you to prepare your dinners at lunchtime, dine off-site, or choose to fast.

Choose between staying in a Staff Cabin or a Guest Cottage.

Photos of the Guest Cottage: Spacious and bright, the cottage includes 2 queen rooms, a living room, dining space, minifridge, teakettle, microwave, firestove, bathroom, and patio deck.

Photos of the Staff Cabin: A quaint studio space with 2 twin beds, fireplace, minifridge, teakettle, microwave, and 2-sink bathroom with a bathtub.

What people are saying about the 5-day personal retreat:

” Thank you so much for letting me share your space.  This is a magical place, one that I wish to return to should my path lead me here again.   Your founder’s vision and insight were remarkable, and I thank him and all of you who have created this welcoming, healing environment.  I was able to receive the lessons that were waiting for me here. Thank you again,”

“I was able to practice throughout the day in both my cottage and the temple. I was silent which allowed for a deeper experience. I greatly appreciated the facilities and the generous staff.”

“This was the MOST generous and enriching experience I’ve had in a loooooOOng time. I so appreciate the care, kindness, and thoughtful communication during the retreat. It was deeply nourishing to be fed such nutrient rich (and beautifully presented!) food. This well-cared for land felt tame and soft, while still celebrating the wild-natured beings that abound.  Thank you all for a WONDERFUL retreat and supporting me in reconnecting to my practice and my heart.  My time here will undoubtedly radiate to all my relationships and be of deep benefit.  Much appreciation.”

“Thank you Ratna Ling.  This is truly a sublime place to meditate!””

“My way on the Path was enriched by the peace of this place.  Every one I encountered was kind to me.”

“Staff is EXCELLENT, environment is stunning! Food is delicious and there are MANY blessing on this land to be experienced.”