**Ratna Ling has a Cazadero mailing address though technically is NOT in Cazadero. Ratna Ling is actually located approximately 30 miles north-west of Cazadero between Fort Ross and Stewart's Point.

Driving Directions from the Bay Area and East Points (Option One-scenic, less highway time )

Travel CA Hwy 101 North/Redwood Hwy toward San Rafael/Santa Rosa 

Take exit 479 for Railroad Ave (.2. miles)

Turn left onto W Railroad Ave (.4 miles)

Take the 2nd right onto Stony Point Rd (1.7 miles)

Turn left onto Roblar Rd (6.5 miles)

Turn right onto Valley Ford Rd (5.5 miles)

Continue onto CA-1 N/Valley Ford Cutoff. Continue to follow CA-1 N. You will pass through the towns of Bodega Bay and Jenner (23.6 miles)

For remaining directions, see below Option Two***

Driving Directions from the Bay Area and East Points (Option Two-direct, more highway time)

Travel CA Hwy 101 North/Redwood Hwy past Santa Rosa exits

Take exit 494 for River Rd toward Guerneville/Calistoga

Make first left onto Mark West Springs Rd/River Rd

***Where CA Hwy 1 reaches the crest of the rise, approximately 5 miles north of Jenner, make a slight right onto Meyer’s Grade Road (there will be a large green sign on the right to indicate Meyer's Grade Road). The top of the grade is 1100 feet above sea level. You will remain on one road for 13 miles until you reach Ratna Ling. The road will change names a few times (first to Ft. Ross Rd, then to Seaview Rd before finally becoming Hauser Bridge Rd) and will twist and turn, but you will not need to make a turn onto another road.

After about 9 miles on Meyer's Grade/Seaview Road, you will come to a stop sign. To your left will be Timber Cove Road. Do not turn left, continue straight after the stop sign. You will soon see Timber Cove Volunteer Fire Department on your right. At this point, you will be about 4 miles from Ratna Ling, roughly a 10 minute drive. Once you pass by Kruse Ranch Road (this will be on your left), the road becomes Hauser Bridge Rd. Remain to the right to stay straight on Hauser Bridge Road.

You will soon see white fencing which runs along the length of the Ratna Ling property. You will pass a small gate on the right and a larger gate on the left, but continue on to the Main Gate which will be on your right. You may enter through the main gate which is white and is flanked by an archway with a gold painted design with our name, Ratna Ling Retreat Center. This gate will be on your right-hand side. You can also look out for a sign with an arrow that indicates retreat registration.

When you drive up to this gate it will automatically open. Enter the gate and take a sharp left and follow the drive-way to the right. Please proceed to the front of the Lodge where you may park on the paved circle and then enter the lobby. Kindly remove your shoes and continue through to the Reception Area to the desk where staff will greet you.

Driving Directions from the North

Take CA-Hwy 1 South past the town of Gualala (from Gualala, you will remain on Highway 1 for approximately 23 miles). Continue past the small villages of Sea Ranch and Stewarts Point. When you see the Timber Cove Inn on your right, be prepared to turn left almost immediately onto Timber Cove Road to make your way up the ridge.

Once you have made your left turn onto Timber Cove Road, continue up the incline for just under 2 miles. Timber Cove Road will end at the top of the hill and bisect Seaview Road. Turn left onto Seaview Road. In about 3 miles, Seaview Road becomes Hauser Bridge Road once you pass Kruse Ranch Road to the left. Remain to the right to stay straight on Hauser Bridge Road. You will soon see white fencing which runs along the length of the Ratna Ling property. You will pass a small gate on the right and a larger gate on the left, but continue on to the Main Gate which will be on your right hand side.

When you drive up to this gate it will automatically open. Enter the gate and take a sharp left and follow the drive-way to the right. Please proceed to the front of the Lodge where you may park on the paved circle and then enter the lobby. Kindly remove your shoes and continue through to the Reception Area to the desk where staff will greet you.