BEGIN AGAIN: SONOMA WEEKEND RETREAT
NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026 • RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER • CAZADERO, CA
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Every practice begins the same way: You arrive. You breathe. You begin.
No matter what happened before - a season of life, a relationship, a conversation, a choice - it is never too late to begin again. As long as you are alive, you can choose to feel your feet on the ground and start from right here and right now.
On the mat, on the cushion, in our daily lives - we forget, we get distracted, we mess up.
Fall over in tree pose? Rebalance and try again. Doomscrolling? Put the phone down. Look up.
The mind wanders in meditation? Notice and come back. Repeat.
The practice, we discover, is in the return.
In Buddhism, the word sati, which is commonly translated as mindfulness, means to remember.
The timeless wisdom traditions remind us that the most profound transformation happens in the small and steady acts of returning - to the breath, to the body, to presence - and remembering - who you are, why you’re here, what truly matters.
Join me in the tranquil redwood forests of Sonoma County for a weekend of deep nourishment and renewal. Rooted in the themes of mindfulness, compassion and letting go, we’ll explore what it means to BEGIN AGAIN, finding our way back to the present moment, again and again and again.
This retreat is intentionally designed 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 11/6: 3pm arrival, afternoon practice, dinner, welcome circle
• Saturday 11/7: Meditation, breakfast, morning practice, lunch, free time, afternoon practice, dinner
• Sunday 11/8: 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: $995
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.