Ratna Ling Retreat Center - Cazadero, California

Mar K.

I visited Ratna Ling for a weekend yoga retreat and had a wonderful experience! Immediately upon entering the property, I felt at ease within the beautiful surroundings. The property feels removed/off-the-grid enough, while still being accessible.

The Ratna Ling staff is kind, the cabins are comfy & cozy, the yoga room is lovely, and while I am not vegetarian, I really enjoyed the vegetarian food (especially the fresh baked bread). I encourage you to pay the center a visit and immerse yourself in the experience.

Sarah M.

I attended the Women's Wellness Weekend at Ratna Ling and I would highly recommend the experience to anyone! The entire staff and all the volunteers were passionate and knowledgeable and created a safe, nurturing environment to allow for deep self-exploration. The grounds, cabins, and lodge are luxurious and peaceful, and I left feeling refreshed. I can't wait to return!

Monish P.

I came here for my first retreat and it was everything I wanted and more. Introspection, contemplation, spiritual energy, community, and healthy food! The cabins are designed so thoughtfully, the whole program was so well executed, and the energy is so welcoming. I would return!

Vicki M.

What an amazing place for a retreat of any kind! The setting is stunning, the facilities are lovely and the staff is wonderful. Highly recommended.

Ali G.

Beautiful, peaceful location. Accommodations were far beyond my expectations - spacious, comfortable, modern, clean, with a deck I wish I had more time to sit on to enjoy the birds, breeze, and beautiful view.

Food was incredible (and I'm not even vegetarian) and the staff were friendly and helpful.

I can't wait to find a reason to return!

Anne A. P.

Ratna Ling is a magical place and I will return for sure . The location is very serene, the grounds are well kept, the cabins are very nice and comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff is very friendly and accomodating. The New Year Retreat and Reset program was well planned out and balanced with physical activity, time to meditate, free time, and the sound bath was the highlight of the weekend. I can't wait to go back.

Noe G.

A gorgeous and transformational space!

My husband and I attended a 3-day "Change & Surrender" retreat, and we could not have imagined a more beautiful experience. This was our first time to Ratna Ling, after finding it through a Google search. The teachers, volunteers and other retreat participants made the weekend so comfortable and safe. We felt fed in all ways--mind, body and spirit.

Gloria Baraquio and Merrill Peterson were the teachers leading the retreat. They are so knowledgeable and compassionate. They thoughtfully curated such rich offerings, including gentle yoga sessions, reflective writing exercises, and discussions about meeting life changes with grace and patience. Gloria is a true master of holding space for people to dive deep and to feel seen and heard. I cannot recommend Gloria highly enough. Her expertise and her heart combine to make magic.

Every aspect of the retreat was amazing. The food was so fresh and plentiful. The beds were deliciously comfortable. We saw deer and wild turkeys roaming the grounds, and we sat among centuries-old redwood trees. We would go back to Ratna Ling again in a heartbeat, particularly if Gloria is leading.

The photos attached are views of the morning sunrises from the balcony of our cottage. The night skies were absolutely stunning too!

Shruti K.

Just came back from an an amazing retreat at ratna ling. Beautiful property, very clean cottages, serene and peaceful environment, amazing fresh vegetarian food with lots of vegan and GF options, amazing staff and volunteers who do everything with a smile. I highly recommend going there either on a retreat or just personal time. Exactly what I needed to recharge.