Ratna Ling Retreat Center, Cazadero CA

I had a wonderful experience attending a retreat at Ratna Ling. It is a peaceful space that encourages rejuvenation, from the spacious cabins with lovely views to the many walking trails and ocean breeze. The food was truly amazing and perhaps the greatest surprise. Everyone there was kind. I will be back for sure!

I loved Ratna Ling. I went for writing conference, but I'd love to go there and just spend a week writing by myself. The meals were fabulous and they accommodated my food allergies, for which I'm very grateful. And the food was delicious.

The cabins are fantastic. Sitting on the deck and lifting my head to stare at the trees periodically and then going back to my writing. So great. And the cabins were comfortable and there are walking trails and it was all just fabulous.

I attended a weekend retreat at Ratna ling yesterday and it was best experience I can possibly imagine. All staffs and volunteers were friendly and provided outstanding service. All vegetarian meals were delicious. This place gave me space and time to do contemplative meditation while staying in spacious cottages or in beautiful garden or redwood tree circles (i will highly recommend) near the facility. Meditation/Chanting Sessions held by George, Linda (Co-director at Ratna Ling) and Kum Nye by Carmen were memorable.
I will highly recommend this place either you just are looking to relax and feel recharged by the nature or you are on your path to deepen your work on integrating spirituality into your day-to-day life.

What a wonderful, peaceful, invigorating space to experience. The facility is thoughtfully and artfully designed…the food is beyond amazing…and the grounds are vast and lovely. I’ve been here many times and each visit leaves me inspired and renewed.

Ratna Ling is a truly magical place and I highly recommend it for those in search for a weekend retreat.

The facility is nestled in the redwoods with deers, wild turkeys, grey foxes roaming around. The cottages are quite spacious and luxurious. The food was amazing, the vegetables and fruits are freshly picked from the garden and I will not forget that warm home-made bread!

I was lucky to have great meditation sessions by George and Linda and kum nye (Tibetan yoga) by Carmen. The instructors are genuine and passionate, the community, including the volunteers are wonderful. While the staff is dedicated, they don't push the religious aspects of the mediation and yoga practices.

The place has a not well-known, but absolutely fascinating history.

Love! I would give it more stars if I could. My fiancé and I did our first retreat as a couple here and it really does live up to its reputation: the teachers are amazing, the meditation is taught in a comprehensive and educational way, the vegetarian food is so good, and the location is gorgeous. The vibe is immediately soothing. We went for a compassion weekend retreat that involved learning mantra chanting and sacred art making (we made mani stones). It was so unique and I left with a much more open heart. I can’t wait to return one day!

Such a wonderful hidden jewel! Accommodations are outstanding, food is scrumptious, staff is extremely friendly and helpful! I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!
Tess

The staff are amazing, the food was delicious, and the accommodations were fantastic. I treated my daughter to her first retreat and it could not have been better. We had our own private cabin with kitchenette, living room and deck, all of the amenities were on hand, plus our own bedrooms. The grounds were spectacular.ponds, ponies and beautiful gardens to roam through. The climate perfect as well. I highly recommend.

I was here for the first time to facilitate a retreat. The community is so supportive, the land is beautiful, there are animals everywhere, and the living and practice spaces are clean and comfortable. Not to mention the amazing food! Thank you

Don't go here, they are ruining the neighborhood, plastic fencing? Get an air bnb out here instead