In the early spring of 2004, Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Centers was able to purchase Timberhill Lodge to become the new home of Ratna Ling Retreat Center as well as Dharma Mangalam Press, the Yeshe De  Text Preservation Project, and Dharma Publishing. Ratna Ling is seen as a gateway into our Nyingma organizations.

The rolling majestic landscape has been home to cattle, sheep and even exotic quail and peacocks. In the late 1960’s a group bought the property and founded a school based on A.S. Neil's progressive school, Summerhill. They named their school “Timberhill". The school ran for a number of years. Some of the students were encouraged to design and build their own cabins on the property. Many of these cabins still exist today as our "legacy cabins" Each one lends a creative charm and sense of history to our property.

In 1987, a foursome bought the property and turned it into a rustic resort named Timberhill Ranch which developed a reputation for great tennis and fantastic food. They built two tennis courts, eleven log cabins, the lodge and restaurant. Billy Jean King was even rumored to have played at The Timberhill tennis courts. It was a very successful resort which was always written up in the best travel reports.  When one of the partners passed away in 1999, the work load became very heavy for the remaining partners. The property was sold by the end of 1999.

The property was purchased by TNMC in 2004 and extensively developed in the following years. Click here to view a copy of our Master Use Permit Application.