Guided Painting
Explore color, texture, and personal expression through appointment-only painting classes that pair gentle guidance with the calm, restorative atmosphere of the retreat’s art-filled nature preserve.
Reconnect with your creativity through appointment-only art classes and painting workshops at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills. Set on a quiet 58-acre nature preserve near Laurelville, each session blends hands-on expression, mindful guidance, and inspiring natural surroundings. Whether you are planning a solo creative reset, group retreat, or team experience, our workshops help you slow down, explore, and leave with something meaningful.
Hands-on creative experiences designed for mindfulness, connection, and artistic exploration in an inspiring retreat setting.
Explore color, texture, and personal expression through appointment-only painting classes that pair gentle guidance with the calm, restorative atmosphere of the retreat’s art-filled nature preserve.
Led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, sculpting and carving workshops invite guests to engage with form, materials, and process while discovering a more mindful approach to creativity.
Add live sculpture performances, guided art tours, or ornament-making sessions to retreats, gatherings, and special events for a memorable creative experience rooted in craftsmanship. Guests who book a live sculpture performance have the option to keep the finished sculpture.
Start with a complimentary consult call to shape your appointment-only workshop around painting, sculpting, ornament making, or live art. Raven helps align the experience with your group size, goals, and retreat schedule.
Guests consistently praise the retreat’s calming setting, artistic details, and deeply restorative creative experiences.
A rare creative sanctuary where art, nature, and wellness come together with intention.
The entire 58-acre preserve is filled with sculptures, carvings, murals, and handcrafted design.
Dustin Weatherby brings master sculpting expertise and live creative performances to guest experiences.
Quiet Hocking Hills surroundings support mindfulness, reflection, and creative breakthroughs during every workshop.
Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect memorable stays and trusted guest care.
The artists and hosts behind every immersive experience.
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.
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.
No prior art experience is required. The workshops are designed to be approachable, mindful, and process-focused rather than performance-focused. Beginners can explore painting, sculpting, or ornament making with supportive guidance, while experienced creatives can use the setting and instruction to deepen their practice, experiment with materials, and reconnect with their own creative rhythm.
Talk with Raven about designing your ideal workshop experience.
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Share your preferred dates, group size, and creative goals. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you plan an appointment-only art class or painting workshop that fits your visit.
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.
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.