Mindfulness Retreats
Qigong with 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.
Inner Peace: Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
With Magda Costa
October 16 - 18, 2026
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Oct 5, 2026.
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? In this workshop, we will explore meditation as a gentle path of discovery. By relaxing the body, calming the breath, and opening the mind, we learn to release tension, soften habitual patterns, and awaken a deeper sense of presence and well-being.
The Art of Loss: A Retreat for Grief, Remembrance & Renewal
With Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Loss comes to us in many forms. It may be the death of someone we love, the end of a relationship, a change in health or identity, or the quiet realization that a chapter of our life has ended. Join Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang for a restorative weekend at Ratna Ling devoted to grief, remembrance, and the many ways we learn to live with change.
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 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.
Wintering - A relaxation retreat
With Clare Buckley
December 4 - 6, 2026
Join Senior Yoga Teacher Clare Buckley in the serene and beautiful setting of Ratna Ling and awaken to the experience of holistic wellbeing. In the serene and beautiful setting of Ratna Ling, we will explore embodied movement, breath work, energy work, meditation and mindful practices to deeply nourish energy pathways and to restore balance and equanimity.
The Gift of Writing: Introspection and Self-Reflection
With Cynthia Cummins
December 11 - 13, 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.
The Inner Quiet: A winter retreat
With Sarah Koh
December 18 - 20, 2026
Join Sarah Koh of Alchemy Springs this winter solstice to cut through the noise and get to the core essence of your being. This contemplative winter retreat is a space for you to truly slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of your heart and body. What is your soul asking for […]
Starting Anew - A Mindfulness Retreat for the New Year
With 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.
Flow & Steep: A Qigong and Tea Retreat
With Dr. Cynthia Li, Daniela Cubelic and Pavi Mehta
February 19 - 21, 2027
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Nov 20, 2026.
Rooted in qigong — one of China's oldest contemplative healing traditions — this retreat weaves together gentle movement, breath, visualization, sound, and stillness into a living practice.
Emotional Wellness: A meditation retreat
With Helena Gold
March 4 - 7, 2027
Emotions are a natural part of being human—but when they feel overwhelming, they can leave us feeling ungrounded, reactive, or exhausted. In this retreat, we'll explore emotional wellness through meditation, mindful movement, reflection, and contemplative practices that help you understand the wisdom your emotions hold.
Clarity & Courage: A Weekend of Insight Meditation
With Heidi Bourne
April 2 - 4, 2027
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jan 1, 2027.
Join us for a peaceful weekend retreat dedicated to nourishing the basic goodness that lives inside, the inherent life force that awakens into a life of clarity, kindness and courage. Drawing on the teachings of the Buddha, our practices include Insight and Metta Meditation, gentle movement, and daily dharma talks.
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.