Yoga, Meditation, Book Group Retreat
YOGA, mEDITATION & BOOK GROUP
A Weekend Retreat @ Ratna Ling
August 1-4th, 2024
Early bird price ends May 31st
REGISTER HERE
A long weekend in Northern California.
Morning and evening meditation, daily yoga class, evening book group discussion, three unfathomable meals a day, and a bunch of time to read/write/hike/lounge/go to the beach/chat/explore… all on a wooded hillside just above the Pacific Ocean.
There will be a few short readings beforehand: Fable by Charles Yu, Switzerland by Nicole Krauss, and The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser. We’ll use the stories as a launching pad for evening discussion about the intersection of yoga, art, and life.
Also feel free to come with anything you’re working on: a short story, personal essay, journal, letter, novel, screenplay, poem, etc—there’s communal and private space to work. The surrounding area also has very nice beaches and hiking, should that suit. The center itself has a palatial meditation hall that can be used freely. Also, fantastic accommodations. We’ll talk, and not talk, and be together, and also on our own.
Accommodations:
Each cottage has two queen beds, which are located in separate bedrooms. The cottages are large and have high ceilings, with a living room, kitchen and full bathroom. The whole center is luxurious and comfortable.
Fee:
$1300 per person
This includes accommodations, meals, yoga, taxes… everything except massages, which are optional and can be booked with the hosts.
If you’re signing up with a friend or partner, please indicate in the registration notes so we get you in the same cottage. For single guests who want a private cottage, there’s a separate fee.
Schedule:
Thursday:
3:00pm – Arrival
4:00-5:15pm – Vinyasa class
5:45pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Discussion
Friday:
6:00-7:00am – Sitting period
7:15-8:30am – Vinyasa class
8:30am – Breakfast
9:00am-12:30pm – Creative time (or whatever)
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00-4:30pm – Creative time
4:30-5:30pm – Sitting period
5:45pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Discussion
Saturday:
6:00-7:00am – Sitting period
7:15-8:30am – Vinyasa class
8:30am – Breakfast
9:00am-12:30pm – Creative time
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00-4:30pm – Creative time
4:30-5:30pm – Sitting period
5:45pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Discussion
Sunday:
7:15-8:15am – Sitting period
8:30-9:45am – Vinyasa class
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm – Check out