BE HERE NOW: SONOMA WEEKEND RETREAT
NOVEMBER 7-9, 2025 • RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER • CAZADERO, CA
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Peace is this moment without judgment.
That is all. This moment in the Heart-space
where everything that is is welcome.
One of the greatest gifts of practice is learning how to find our center, even when life feels uncertain and overwhelming. We often imagine inner peace as a constant state of bliss, but to be human is to experience the full spectrum of life - the joys and the sorrows and everything in between.
True inner peace is not about avoiding what’s difficult. It is an ongoing journey of accepting and letting go, continuously meeting each moment with mindful awareness. Inner peace is found in our capacity to move with the waves of life without losing ourselves in them.
Join me in the tranquil redwood forests of Sonoma County for a weekend of deep nourishment and renewal. Together, we’ll slow down and open to the richness of the present moment, exploring what it means to truly Be Here Now. Rooted in the theme of presence, we’ll discover practical ways to stay grounded, available and attuned to the life that is unfolding right here, right now.
This retreat is thoughtfully crafted to support your whole being. Each session weaves together embodied movement, healing breathwork, guided meditation and dharma conversations with space for quiet reflection. You will have plenty of time to rest in your private cottage, gather as a community over delicious meals, and explore the property or hiking trails in the surrounding area.
LOCATION
Ratna Ling is a Buddhist retreat center located 90 miles north of San Francisco in the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County. This peaceful escape from city life offers luxury accommodations and organic vegetarian meals - all surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature. Guided by Tibetan Buddhist principles of wisdom, compassion and harmony, Ratna Ling creates a tranquil experience to support healing and spiritual well-being.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 2 nights accommodation in spacious cottages, which include TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, towels and hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary Wi-FI
• Daily sessions including yoga, meditation, breathwork, dharma talks, journaling and quiet reflection
• Gourmet, farm-to-table, organic vegetarian meals served buffet-style
• Ample free time to explore the retreat center grounds, redwood forests and surrounding hiking trails
• Optional massage/bodywork treatments at the Wellness Center
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
• Friday 11/7: 3pm arrival, afternoon practice, dinner, welcome circle
• Saturday 11/8: Meditation, breakfast, morning practice, lunch, free time, afternoon practice, dinner
• Sunday 11/9: Meditation, morning practice, brunch, noon departure
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
• Yoga mats, blocks, blankets, straps and bolsters will be provided. Feel free to bring your own mat.
• Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling will be organized for those needing & offering rides
• Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
COST PER PERSON: $925
An absolutely soul warming weekend with Yvonne and lots of wonderful people at beautiful Ratna Ling. Everything was absolutely spot on - from the different yoga sessions lead with warmth and grace by Yvonne, the amazing food, the spacious and clean cabins, and meeting so many interesting and interested people. I will definitely join again next year! - Tina L.