Mindfulness Retreats
Peace and Quiet: A meditation retreat - SPECIAL PRICING
With George Wiegand, Linda Copenhagen and Karmyn Ojeda
June 12 - 14, 2026
This special retreat is offering a sliding scale allowing you to give what you can. It's a way to support folks who need some peace and quiet in the redwoods. We invite you to join us to take a sacred pause, to sit, lay down, be in nature, meditate, and come back to center.
Forest Bathing: Find Yourself in Nature
With Ben Page
June 19 - 21, 2026
We are excited to host our first Forest Bathing Retreat with Benjamin Page, author of Healing Trees.
Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing or "Shinrin-Yoku," offers a pathway for people to remember how to immerse themselves in nature in order to rest from all that consumes them in their daily lives.
Refresh and Recharge – a Midsummer Meditation Retreat
With Maria Helena Kubrusly and Linda Copenhagen
July 17 - 19, 2026
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and relaxation, focusing on Meditation, Contemplation, and Integration, designed for practitioners of any level. Join us and discover the profound benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
Mind Space, A Mind at Ease
With Dharma College Faculty
July 17 - 19, 2026
Join this special retreat offered by Dharma College, our sister organization in Berkeley, for a restorative weekend of contemplation, meaningful dialogue, meditation, and shared community. The retreat opens a space for inquiry and direct experience: How do we cultivate greater ease and spaciousness within our lives? How can meditation restore balance, clarity, and well-being? How […]
Let It Rip! Sonoma County Writers Camp
With Elizabeth Stark and Ellen Sussman
July 22 - 26, 2026
In this camp session, we will learn how to trust our inner voices, the rhythms that propel us toward an image, an unexpected action or line of dialogue, a shocking twist in a scene.
Living Without Stress: A mindfulness and yoga retreat
With Jack Petranker and Gretchen Donovan
July 31 - August 2, 2026
In this powerful weekend retreat at Ratna Ling, Jack Petranker—direct student of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche for 45 years and editor of over a dozen of Rinpoche’s books—guides participants in gently uncovering the hidden patterns that keep us striving, fixing, and feeling like life is just happening to us.
Being Now: How to Navigate Uncertain Times
With Magda Costa
August 14 - 16, 2026
This retreat invites you to pause, turn inward, and reconnect with a deeper way of living. A way that doesn’t depend on fixing yourself, proving anything, or becoming someone else. A way that begins by letting go of the belief that you are not enough, that you don’t know how, or that freedom is somehow out of reach.
Living with More Ease
With Renate Marx
August 21 - 23, 2026
Do you often find yourself tense, distracted, or out of balance? There are several tools you can rely on that can be simple to integrate so that life doesnʻt have to feel so hard.
Awakening the Balanced Mind Bringing Peace into Everyday Life - ONLINE
With Wangmo Dixey
August 22 - September 26, 2026
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am Pacific Time For a new and meaningful take on self-care, join Wangmo Dixey of Dharma College for a rewarding and insightful 6 weeks exploring self-care. Free cancellation after first class In a world shaped by constant acceleration, uncertainty, and division, many people long for peace yet struggle to know how to live […]
A Weekend of Self-Care | Labor Day
With Calista Ocean and Salma Syed
September 4 - 7, 2026
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important. Treat yourself to 3 days to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.
Sustained Awareness: A Meditation Retreat
With George Wiegand and Karmyn Ojeda
September 17 - 20, 2026
For those interested in deepening their Meditation practice, Ratna Ling has designed three annual retreats for folks at different stages of the meditation path. This retreat is designed for those who seek more calmness and stability in the mind.
Re-Vision: Sonoma County Writers Camp
With Elizabeth Stark and Ellen Sussman
September 23 - 27, 2026
This camp will show you how to let the story teach you its secrets. We will begin by assessing what you’ve got–what’s evolved on the page. By discerning what your story wants to be, you will be able to build on what you’ve achieved.
Qigong from the Institute for Internal Transformation
With Chris Fernie
October 14 - 19, 2026
Join master Qi Gong teacher Chris Fernie of the Institute for Internal Transformation for a truly transformational program. Chris offers a unique opportunity to attune deeply to the highest quality of energy and presence in the serene surroundings of Ratna Ling.
The Inner Landscape: A Meditation Retreat in Nature
With Maria Helena Kubrusly
October 23 - 25, 2026
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. Let Nature teach you more about who you really are, and who you can be. You can experience the interconnectedness of all existence.
The Art of Loss: Letting Go with Grace
With Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jul 31, 2026.
At some point in our lives, we all experience losses and endings in various forms. Together, we will explore what it means to live with the understanding of impermanence—in our roles, our relationships, and our most cherished dreams.
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.
Joy & Appreciation - A Thanksgiving Retreat
With George Wiegand, Linda Copenhagen 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.
The Gift of Writing: Introspection and Self-Reflection
With Cynthia Cummins
December 11 - 13, 2026
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Sep 11, 2026.
As winter solstice approaches, we gather in stillness and allow quiet presence to lead us back to ourselves. In this Wild Heart Writing retreat, we begin by invoking the muse, releasing expectations and setting aside our inner critics. Clear, compelling writing follows, seemingly without effort.
Starting Anew - A Mindfulness Retreat for the New Year
With Linda Copenhagen and Maria Helena Kubrusly
January 8 - 10, 2027
Imagine this coming new year how you want to show up for yourself, your loved ones, and your coworkers. Through meditation, you become more aware of the patterns that drive and motivate your actions. This January retreat is designed for you to get to know yourself better and consider how you want your next year to unfold.
Spring Radiance: Harness Energy & Awaken Joy
With Klara Crean and Leslie Tippell
May 14 - 16, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Feb 12, 2027.
Step into the radiant embrace of late summer and join us for an immersive retreat in Sonoma County, where the season’s vibrant energy becomes your catalyst for renewal and inner power.