The Inner Landscape: A Meditation Retreat in Nature
With Maria Helena Kubrusly
October 23 - 25, 2026
Explore your inner landscape by immersing yourself in Nature.
While many of us spend time in offices, houses, cities, and busy streets, we canʻt always connect with our true Nature. What can Nature teach you about yourself? When we go outside, we can observe the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space. We can feel the groundedness of the tree or the rock, the fluidity of the ocean, the force and heat of fire, the wispiness of the wind, and the boundlessness of space. We contact our true inner being of peace by connecting with Nature.
“We can study nature, study ourselves, and deepen our understanding of our innate companionship with the earth… cultivating love and care that ripple out from our lives into the world.”
-Tarthang Tulku
During this retreat, aligning the abundant natural beauty of Ratna Ling with Tibetan yoga exercises, meditation, and practices, you will learn to relax the body and open the senses. In this state of awareness and openness, you can allow the beauty of nature to connect to your true inner nature. Let Nature teach you more about who you really are, and who you can be. You can experience the interconnectedness of all existence.
This retreat includes:
- Kum Nye, Tibetan Relaxation
- Indoor and outdoor contemplative practices
- Meditation in nature
- Listening and mantra meditations
- Quiet time
- Optional Massage, Reiki, Spiritual Counseling, and more (at an additional cost)
SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Friday
- 3:00pm-4 — Check-in
- 5:30-6:30pm — Dinner
- 6:30-8:00 — Opening Circle & Mantra Meditation
Saturday
- 8:00am-9am — Breakfast
- 9:00am-10:30am — Indoor/Outdoor Contemplation Exercise
- 10:50am-12:00pm — Meditation in Nature – Exploring the Senses
- 12:15pm-1pm — Lunch
- 1:00pm-4:15pm — Quiet Time- Optional massage and wellness treatments by appointment
- 4:15pm-5:15pm — Meditation in Nature
- 5:30pm-6:30 — Dinner
- 6:30-8pm — Sound Meditation and Self-Massage
Sunday
- 8am-8:45am — Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)
- 9:00am-10am — Closing Circle
- 10:00am-11:00am — Brunch
- 12:00pm — Checkout
For directions to Ratna Ling – Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included – carpooling encouraged
- All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days’ notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
- Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
- spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
- vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about our retreats:
| “The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings – everything was so peaceful and nurturing.” | “Maria Helena’s retreat opened up my heart and helped me to get rid of past pain.” | “This retreat connected me to nature, connected me to my senses. It was revitalizing and relaxing. Thank you Maria Helena” |
| “What did I like most? Maria Helena’s gentle non-judgmental way of leading us “in” toward out being.” | “The instructor was magnificent! Setting was gorgeous, food terrific and accommodations were lovely!” | “I appreciated the tools for equanimity. This retreat was grounding after stressful months. It motivated me to further spiritual practice..” |
Facilitator
Maria Helena Kubrusly brings more than three decades of dedicated practice, study, and teaching within the Nyingma tradition to her work as a retreat leader. Born and raised in Brazil, Maria Helena was a founding member of the Nyingma Center in Rio de Janeiro, where she taught classes and guided retreats. She came to the United States in 1997 as a staff member and instructor at the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, and has lived at…
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