Starting Anew - A Mindfulness Retreat for the New Year

With Linda Copenhagen and Maria Helena Kubrusly

January 9 - 11, 2026

  • $800.00 – Shared Cottage: Priced per person for a private bedroom in a two bedroom cottage with shared bath

Imagine this coming new year and as you imagine consider how you want to show up for yourself, your loved ones, and your coworkers.  Here, you can take the time to reflect on your thoughts, words, and actions, and learn to create spaciousness in your mind.  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 2026 to unfold.

This retreat is open to all levels of meditators, from beginners to experienced. Chairs are optional.

COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative Covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.

This weekend includes:

  • Loving-kindness Meditation
  • Sound Meditation
  • Meditation in Nature
  • Tibetan Yoga  (Kum Nye) and Mantra
  • Reading materials and a journal for self-reflection

Schedule: (Subject to Change)

FRIDAY

  • 3:00-4:00   Check-in
  • 5:30-6:30   Dinner
  • 6:45-8:00   Opening Circle & Meditation

SATURDAY

  • 8:00-9:00     Breakfast
  • 9:00-10:30   Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye) and meditation: Awakening the Senses
  • 11:00-12:15   Meditation
  • 12:15              Lunch
  • 1:00-1:30     Temple Tour (optional)
  • 1:00-4:30     Quiet Time
  • 3:30 – 4:15.   Optional Sitting Meditation Session
  • 4:30-5:30     Loving-kindness Meditation
  • 5:30-6:30     Dinner
  • 6:30-8:00     Tibetan Bowl Sound Meditation

SUNDAY

  • 8:00-8:45    Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)
  • 9:00-10:00  Closing Circle
  • 10:00-11:00 Brunch
  • 12:00 PM     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
  • Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
  • 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 this retreat:

“It helped me get a deep peaceful feeling away from the chaos of everyday life.  I hope to make my meditation practice stronger starting from this.” “I found the meditation techniques very helpful and I appreciate the welcoming, nonjudgemental environment..” “The instruction, the staff, the participants and the facilities were all wonderful.  I also find the disciplines to be comforting and legitimate.”
“I liked the way the retreat was organized.  The presenters worked well together and the progression of practices was effective. I loved the sensory activities outside.” “I learned new meditation techniques like walking meditation and visual meditation. I look forward to bringing these to my daily practice.” “I loved the many offerings, the slowing down and noticing, the temple visit and overview AND the delicious food and fresh produce.”

 

About the Facilitators

Linda Copenhagen

Linda Copenhagen began her Buddhist studies at the Nyingma Institute in 1996, while she was a mother of 3, a wife, CPA, and the finance director for various startups in the Bay Area.  For the past several years, she has been a CFO and financial consultant in the non-profit sector. She currently serves as the Director […]

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Maria Helena Kubrusly

Maria Helena Kubrusly is a founding member of the Nyingma center in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. An Odiyan resident since 1999, Maria Helena works regularly with Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche on administrative and community matters. Maria Helena has offered retreats and courses in the US, Brazil, and Europe, online and in person. She has a masters […]

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