Ratna Ling Retreat Center Review

Ratna Ling, is a hidden gem. One of the best experiences and retreat center I have ever been to.

Raina Ling is a beautiful and quiet setting for a gentle getaway retreat.
The healthy organic vegetarian meals are prepared with guests in mind.
There is a genuine atmosphere of kindness and pleasant helpfulness.
Once a guest, it is difficult NOT to return to Ratna Ling again and again.

I hate that facebook is using my photos for there own gain... it sucks !!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful facility that has been designed with much care and with high quality. Wonderful staff, delicious meals, comfortable rooms set in an environment of silence and natural beauty. Great for workshops and personal retreats.

I want to commend the people at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center for installing a Public drinking fountain and rest stop for the cyclists and walkers who venture out into this rather isolated locale. The water is clear, cool, refreshing and most appreciated...Thank-you

Lots of time to meditate and journal and make some life-changing decisions in a peaceful way, in a peaceful place. Thank you.

A beautiful place to retreat from the city for some deep rest and relaxation in nature. The volunteers are friendly and helpful. I definitely plan to come back and will spread the word! <3

A beautiful and serene retreat center. The setting is breathe-taking. The food is delicious and the accommodations are clean, comfortable and exquisitely designed. A wonderful get-away to truly relax and escape from it all.

Our retreat at Ratna Ling was 5+++++ stars out of 5. The whole Ratna Ling community are so warm and welcoming, the cottages are fabulous and very clean. The sessions were magical. Sherri is an incredible teacher and her individual session was life changing. The food was tasty and plentiful and they were very conscious and accommodating regarding my husband dietary needs. I can t think of a single thing I would have changed except to stay there longer. I will be back!!!

Such an amazing experience. Truly life changing. Sounds cliche, but once you arrive, you feel it. I didn't know how much I needed the meditation until I started. I felt my body relax and realized just how much I carry. This will now become part of my regular life. The staff is incredible! Tara's session on visualization was my favorite. The food, oh my goodness!!! So yummy! I plan on making this an annual trip. I drove 9 hours each way to get here for a 2 night stay, and I would do it again. But, seriously, 2 nights is not enough. Thank you Ratna Ling!!

Calm quiet place to do yoga and reset from the normal work routine. I found myself remembering things that might get crowded out of my mind during my usual lifestyle.

Beautiful grounds and buildings, friendly and supportive staff, good food.

Amazing place, just so much more than I expected, great surprise! It was very difficult for me to leave :)

This was a true retreat from my everyday life! Lovely far away setting, delicious vegetarian meals, amazing cabins and the staff was beyond delightful, welcoming and helpful. Thank you so very much and I hope to be back again soon!

Peaceful and beautiful place , cottages surrounded by woods, very good vegetarian food. You can really relax and take the different classes offered by very knowledgeable instructors...Loved watching sunrise every morning from the back porch as well as gazing the stars at night...

Loved the experience here. Location is beautiful. Everyone nice. Great food. It's not a spa. But for a quiet respite and some good energy, you can't beat it.

Beautiful high quality accommodations, delicious food, friendly staff, and lovely relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Very relaxing atmosphere, with responsive staff who truly considers the needs of guests.

What a special and wonderful place. with kind and loving people. The food was excellent and the cottage was so comfortable. I can t wait to return.

Ratna Ling and Harvey Deutsch provided an unforgettable and powerful three day experience of genus loci and playfully rigorous yoga.

This is a very beautiful and spiritual place. The scenery is stunning, the people are warm and friendly and all of the accommodations are wonderful. I loved staying here and will definetly return!

I could not have asked for more - a stunning setting amidst the majestic Redwoods, a gorgeous cottage with deck so I could sit out and sip my coffee and read, the kindest of people, a massage, yoga class, near an amazing trail that took me to a secluded beach...... This was the personal retreat I needed. Thank you Ratna Ling!

Peaceful, relaxing and reflective. Highly recommend the services at the wellness center

I left the retreat clear and calm exactly what I was hoping for after a weekend at the Ratna Ling Center. The instructors, Chris, Ros, George (and a fourth who was awesome too, but I forgot her name!) were attentive, kind and sincere. I really appreciated the meditation instruction, Ros and George are naturals and I hope they continue on to teach many more classes on Tibet Buddhist meditation techniques. There was also a yoga component to the weekend and I felt Chris did a great job of getting us into our bodies with gentle stretches and movement. The ocean is close enough that one can take a hike...save a little energy for the walk back...it's all uphill.
The environment at Ratna Ling goes a long way to making one feel relaxed and cared for, the cabins are quite spacious and lovely and the food delicious. I highly recommend a stay at Ratna Ling!

Would have been happier with more yoga classes instead of meditation.

Amazing experience and ambiance. The meals were wonderful.

Ratna Ling is such a blessing! My BFF and I keep up our cross-country friendship by spending a week at a spiritual retreat every year. This is our second year at Ratna Ling and heavens to Betsy, this retreat was even better than the first! The teachings and tools were immediately applicable to our everyday lives, the food was (again) COMPLETELY AMAZING, and the openness of our fellow retreaters was just absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this gorgeous, restful place for your next retreat.

Nourishing, rejuvenating stay. Friendly staff, good meals. I enjoyed my yoga and meditation classes. Beautiful cabins. I look forward to my next visit.

Sooo relaxing. Very comfortable, clean, and gorgeous nature surrounds the cabins. Food was really fresh and healthy. This was my 2nd retreat at Ratna Ling.

The place is a haven for quietness and a time for reflection. Beautiful grounds with wonderful cottages that are very clean, spacious, modem, well equipped for convenience and oh so homey and comfortable. The staff are easy to talk with. Mostly vegan food with some vegetarian sprinkled in. I would describe the dishes as not terribly elaborate but something like you would perhaps make at home. All the food seemed to be very nutritious, organic and made with care and love. Pretty simple dishes, but satisfying and yummy.

This was a life-changing retreat for me. The instructors were amazing, food was delicious, and location was gorgeous. Highly recommend!

This was my second retreat at Ratna Ling, and I would definitely return! The grounds are so peaceful and beautiful, the food is healthy and delicious, and the opportunities for rest and growth are ripe.

I am so glad That I came to this retreat. Thank you volunteer and staff atRatna Ling

Refreshing, relaxing and peaceful setting in.a beautiful lodge with excellent vegetarian meals and intimate basic classes in qi-gong and meditation.

Ten stars! This is a wonderful place full of magic and heart. Just go. Whatever it is you are considering doing Ratna Ling, know it will be authentic, healing, enriching and potentially life-changing. I recently returned from the Skillful Means 3-day Retreat where a small group of us got a taste of volunteer life and work in this beautiful community lead by the friendly and knowledgable Rudi and Tara. I left feeling enlightened by the experience and I am now considering how I can get back for more and to hopefully stay much longer. To top it off, the location is breathtakingly beautiful and the food is delicious (especially George's cookies!). I send a big heartfelt thank you to everyone at Ratna Ling for your many kindnesses, for your wisdom and for making this experience unforgettable!

Beautiful setting, wonderful housing, good food! Fantastic program! Who could ask for more?

My husband and I were delighted by the beauty and warmth of this gem of a retreat center. The all-volunteer team were a joy to interact with, and we were blown away by their quiet dedication and sincerity. Visiting the Bindery was a truly special experience. The cottages are a dream. The food a work of art and heart. Such a sacred feeling to the grounds. The stillness in the air, the beauty of the landscape, the deep intentionality of the community all contributed to a deeply meaningful retreat. We felt blessed to have come across this unique sanctuary and to have met some of the people who help steward it.

Facility was a 5
Training schedule was good but not held as scheduled and course outline was not fully covered. Overall it was a very positive and educational experience. There was a good deal of practical application as well. The food was good consistently.
The course offerings appear to be new and some easy logistical need to be tightened up like being consistent with meeting space. This was resolved quickly once it was requested.
Staff was eager to provide an enjoyable experience.

The retreat was wonderful, it brought eclectic methods of meditation and body work in a complementary way that created an enchanted experience for me. The teachers Sherri and Tobin are great together. They teach in a very gentle and pleasant way. The venue is beautiful and serene, the cabins are top of the line, new, very clean! And the food was amazing!

Absolute peace, quite and calm. Great staff. I will go back as often as I can.

Beautiful facilities in a lovely, peaceful setting. Excellent vegetarian meals with oh so fresh food. It was such a welcoming place for all of us at the yoga retreat.

Beautiful grounds. Friendly staff. Fabulous cabins. This place is nothing short of magical.

We really enjoyed our two nights at Ratna Ling. The food was delicious, the accommodations far exceeded any other retreat I ve been to and the classes were enjoyable. If you have a chance to volunteer at the printing facility, do so! We actually found that to be a highlight of the trip.

My daughter and I had an amazing experience at Ratna Ling! She gave me this as a birthday gift and it far exceeded our expectations! All of the volunteer's are helpful and lovely. We really enjoyed the meals locally sourced and scrumptious! The grounds are absolutely spectacular and it's just a short drive to the beach. We really enjoyed the classes and meditation. The cabin's are large and well equipped, beds were comfortable, and the Jacuzzi tub was fabulous! The deck was a favorite spot for tea in the morning while listening to the birds sing and in the evening, star gazing with a glass of wine! Thank you for helping me find my zen. The whole experience was absolutely amazing, we will definitely be back!

A beautiful retreat setting with wonderful meals... a celestial place!!

I had an amazing experience here at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center. I went on a 200 hour Yoga teacher training. I learned so much and established a Yoga practice for myself for my body, mind, and spirit in the 18 days that I resided here. The teachers, staff, and the other participants were all kind, encouraging and compassionate. The cabins were situated amongst the trees and open space with serene views. The vegetarian/vegan meals were delicious. The meals were served in a beautiful light filled dining room with vistas of the surrounding trees. Thanks for making all of us feel so welcome. It was a wonderful!

This property was amazing! I wish I could have stayed longer. Definitely going back. Food was amazing and the staff is remarkable.

I am planning to return.

The location is stunning and the staff are warm, friendly and talented in each of their respective disciplines. This place is a perfect setting for a retreat.

We just spent a wonderful week at Ratna Ling. What a fantastic place for a retreat. Great Food, Great Accommodations and Fantastic Location. I highly recommend it

An incredible retreat in an incredible location! Flawless facilities, wonderful vegetarian food, and a beautiful stand of redwood trees for meditation.

Beautiful surroundings and cabin! Awesome, nutritious, tasty food! We will definitely return!

I thoroughly enjoyed three days of mellow company, daily yoga practice, and chanting, with a fair amount of free time, in a tranquil setting with comfortable accommodations and delicious food. This is a great recipe for renewal!

We booked the stay with Ratna Ling based on there policy and advertising. Found that they do not stand by there advertising.
Unfortunately we expected more and received far less. We'd recommend the Miramonte Resort & Spa is located near the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains.

Truly a hidden gem on the Sonoma coast. One of most peaceful, restful, healing experiences I have had. Highly recommend.

Amazing retreat destination - staff of volunteers were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy being in the moment. The cabins are spacious, clean and updated and you are close the the coast and hiking trails.

It was like camping in a beautiful, secluded spot in the forest BUT with the most delicious meals prepared for you, AND certainly not in a tent!!! Our house was divinely comfortable, totally silent, had everything we could have wanted, and my daughter even saw a FOX outside, while sitting on the deck!

Gloria & Team were so amazing, the grounds were spectacular and the cabins lovely. The only reason it's not a 5 star review was the food, it was only ok. (Don't let this stop you!) I have attached the sunrise and sunset views from our cabin. I was too relaxed and "in the moment" to take more pictures of this heavenly place. I sincerely hope to be able to go back.

Amazing retreat facility, beautiful peaceful setting, well appointed cottages and meeting rooms.