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10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Michigan

Step away from noise, screens, and daily demands with a thoughtfully designed silent meditation retreat experience rooted in nature, mindfulness, and deep restoration. Ideal for Michigan guests seeking stillness through changing seasons, Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills offers a secluded adults-only sanctuary where meditation, forest immersion, artful spaces, and wellness add-ons support meaningful inner reset.

Peaceful silent meditation retreat in a forest setting

Our 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat Services

Customizable retreat elements support silence, reflection, nervous-system reset, and restorative time in nature.

Wellness Retreats

Custom wellness retreats can include meditation areas, yoga, sound baths, massage therapy, somatic breathwork, forest bathing, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, and lifestyle coaching to support deep rest and renewal.

Solo Retreats

Quiet solo retreats offer adults a peaceful forest sanctuary for individual reflection, digital detox, creative recharge, and uninterrupted time away from everyday responsibilities.

Forest Bathing

Guided forest bathing sessions led by certified practitioners help guests slow down, engage the senses, and experience the restorative benefits of mindful nature immersion.

Meditation Classes

Meditation can be added to a custom retreat plan, creating structured moments of stillness that complement silent practice, nature walks, and personal reflection.

Wellness Add-Ons

Optional add-ons include somatic breathwork, sound bathing, massage, yoga, instructor-led workouts, wellness coaching, wild edibles tours, and plant-based chef experiences.

Creative Experiences

Guests can enhance reflection with live sculpture performances, guided art tours, painting, sculpting, and ornament-making experiences inspired by the retreat's immersive art environment.

Retreat host planning a silent meditation schedule

Our Thoughtful Retreat Planning Process

Begin With a Complimentary Consult Call

Direct bookings include a free consultation call with co-founder Raven to understand your retreat intentions, silence preferences, wellness goals, lodging needs, and desired add-ons before your stay is shaped.

Design Your Silent Retreat Rhythm

Settle Into the Forest Sanctuary

Deepen Practice Through Nature and Wellness

Integrate Insights Before Returning Home

Highly Rated Stays

Guest Experiences

Guests consistently praise the retreat's peaceful setting, artful details, and restorative nature-based experience.

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford
The Retreat Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A soulful Midwest sanctuary designed for intentional rest, creativity, and nature connection.

Private Preserve

A 58-acre forest setting creates quiet separation from Michigan's busy cities and daily distractions.

Artful Design

Handcrafted sculptures, carvings, murals, and lodge details turn the property into living art.

Custom Wellness

Meditation, yoga, massage, breathwork, sound baths, and chef services can personalize your retreat.

Midwest Access

Near Hocking Hills and Laurelville, the retreat is a restorative drive for Michigan travelers.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts blending art, nature, and wellness.

Portrait of Raven, Co-Owner and Host of Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills

Raven

Co-Owner/Host

Raven is the Co-Owner and Host of Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, an adults-only immersive art and nature wellness retreat center nestled on a 58-acre private preserve near Laurelville, Ohio. As co-creator of the retreat, Raven brings a deeply intentional approach to every detail of the guest experience, thoughtfully designing spaces and programming that foster transformation through the integration of art, nature, and wellness. Her vision has helped shape Raven's Retreat into the Midwest's most soulful creative sanctuary, earning near-perfect ratings across Airbnb, VRBO, and Google. From curating customizable wellness experiences to welcoming corporate teams, couples, and creative professionals, Raven is committed to ensuring every guest leaves feeling restored, inspired, and deeply connected to the natural world around them.

Portrait of Dustin Weatherby, Co-Owner and Master Sculptor at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills

Dustin Weatherby

Co-Owner/Master Sculptor

Dustin Weatherby is the Co-Owner and Master Sculptor behind Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, where his extraordinary artistic vision transforms the entire 58-acre property into a living work of art. As co-creator of the retreat, Dustin has hand-crafted the immersive artistic elements that define the experience, including striking steel sculptures, intricate wood carvings, tile murals, and a stunning black walnut kitchen featured in the Sculptor's Art Lodge. He also performs live sculpture performances for guests, offering a rare and captivating window into his creative process. Dustin's philosophy of eco-conscious, mindful design is woven into every corner of the property, making Raven's Retreat a destination where craftsmanship, sustainability, and nature converge into something truly unforgettable for every guest who visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Michigan?

A custom silent meditation retreat can include private lodging, designated meditation areas, quiet time in nature, forest bathing, yoga, sound baths, massage, somatic breathwork, plant-based chef services, and lifestyle wellness coaching. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills helps guests design the experience through a complimentary consult call when booking directly.

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Still Have Retreat Questions?

Talk with Raven about your ideal silent retreat experience.

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Awards and Recognition

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Airbnb Rating

4.96 rating from 390+ guest reviews.

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VRBO Rating

4.95 rating from 38 guest reviews.

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Google Rating

4.97 rating from Google guest reviews.

Begin Planning Your Silent Retreat

Share your preferred dates, retreat goals, silence preferences, and wellness interests. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you explore availability and shape a restorative experience.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 614-783-6143. You can also send us a quick email at stay@ravensretreathockinghills.com.