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Team Building Venues & Event Spaces

Bring your team to Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills for a private, adults-only setting where meetings, creativity, wellness, and nature all work together. Set on a 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, this immersive art-and-nature venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, curated activities, and restorative experiences designed to strengthen connection and spark fresh thinking.

Team gathering at a forest retreat venue

Our Team Building Venues & Event Spaces Services

Custom retreat spaces and guided experiences for teams seeking creativity, connection, wellness, and focused collaboration.

Corporate Retreats

Host strategic planning, leadership sessions, and restorative offsites on a secluded 58-acre nature preserve with Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, wellness amenities, and customizable indoor-outdoor gathering areas.

Day Retreats

Designed for small groups of 20 or less, these all-inclusive day retreats combine food, wellness, nature, and creative programming for purposeful connection without an overnight stay.

Private Venue

Reserve a distraction-free retreat setting for intentional gatherings, leadership groups, masterminds, or team celebrations with dedicated space for reflection, conversation, and renewal.

Creative Workshops

Led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, hands-on sculpting, carving, painting, and art experiences help teams practice creativity, mindfulness, collaboration, and fresh problem-solving.

Wellness Add-Ons

Enhance your event with yoga, meditation, forest bathing, sound baths, massage, breathwork, plant-based chef experiences, fitness sessions, and lifestyle wellness coaching.

Live Art

Add a memorable shared experience with live sculpture performances, guided art tours, painting sessions, ornament making, and immersive creative moments throughout the property.

Retreat planning session in a nature lodge

Our Custom Retreat Planning Process

Start With Your Retreat Goals

Your experience begins with a complimentary consult call with Raven to understand your team size, purpose, schedule, and desired outcomes, whether you are planning a creative reset, leadership retreat, or focused offsite.

Choose Your Spaces And Format

Add Wellness And Creative Experiences

Arrive, Connect, And Unplug

Trusted By Guests

Guest Experiences

Teams, couples, and retreat guests consistently praise the peaceful setting, intentional design, and restorative experience.

"Our team left recharged and closer than ever. The natural, art-filled setting sparked creativity you just don't get in a conference room. Communication was easy, logistics were smooth, and everyone had a genuinely great time. We'll be making this an annual tradition."

Ashley Kim, Marketing Manager

"Best offsite our team has done. The activities were genuinely engaging — people who normally stay quiet were laughing and collaborating. The private preserve got everyone off their phones and present. Well organized from start to finish. We've already booked our next quarter here."

Jessica R., HR Director

"We're a remote team that rarely meets in person, and this was the perfect way to bond. The facilitation was thoughtful, the setting stunning, and the whole day flowed effortlessly. No awkward forced fun — just real connection. Our people are still talking about it."

Priya Nadkarni, Operations Manager

"Raven's Retreat nailed our team building day. The mix of hands-on activity and beautiful natural setting broke down the usual office stiffness fast. Everything was seamless and tailored to our group. Our team came back more connected and energized. Highly recommend for any company."

Marcus Lee, Team Lead

"Exceptional experience for our group. The retreat is private, beautiful, and completely removed from daily distractions, which made a real difference. The team building was well-paced and inclusive of every personality. Came back with better collaboration that stuck. Highly recommend."

Robert Chen, VP People

"Booked a full buyout for our leadership team and it was worth every dollar. Total privacy, gorgeous surroundings, and activities that actually built trust. Raven and Dustin handled every detail so we could focus on our people. Easily the best-run offsite I've organized."

Daniel Foster, Founder

"Our team left recharged and closer than ever. The natural, art-filled setting sparked creativity you just don't get in a conference room. Communication was easy, logistics were smooth, and everyone had a genuinely great time. We'll be making this an annual tradition."

Ashley Kim, Marketing Manager

"Best offsite our team has done. The activities were genuinely engaging — people who normally stay quiet were laughing and collaborating. The private preserve got everyone off their phones and present. Well organized from start to finish. We've already booked our next quarter here."

Jessica R., HR Director

"We're a remote team that rarely meets in person, and this was the perfect way to bond. The facilitation was thoughtful, the setting stunning, and the whole day flowed effortlessly. No awkward forced fun — just real connection. Our people are still talking about it."

Priya Nadkarni, Operations Manager

"Raven's Retreat nailed our team building day. The mix of hands-on activity and beautiful natural setting broke down the usual office stiffness fast. Everything was seamless and tailored to our group. Our team came back more connected and energized. Highly recommend for any company."

Marcus Lee, Team Lead

"Exceptional experience for our group. The retreat is private, beautiful, and completely removed from daily distractions, which made a real difference. The team building was well-paced and inclusive of every personality. Came back with better collaboration that stuck. Highly recommend."

Robert Chen, VP People

"Booked a full buyout for our leadership team and it was worth every dollar. Total privacy, gorgeous surroundings, and activities that actually built trust. Raven and Dustin handled every detail so we could focus on our people. Easily the best-run offsite I've organized."

Daniel Foster, Founder

"Our team left recharged and closer than ever. The natural, art-filled setting sparked creativity you just don't get in a conference room. Communication was easy, logistics were smooth, and everyone had a genuinely great time. We'll be making this an annual tradition."

Ashley Kim, Marketing Manager

"Best offsite our team has done. The activities were genuinely engaging — people who normally stay quiet were laughing and collaborating. The private preserve got everyone off their phones and present. Well organized from start to finish. We've already booked our next quarter here."

Jessica R., HR Director

"We're a remote team that rarely meets in person, and this was the perfect way to bond. The facilitation was thoughtful, the setting stunning, and the whole day flowed effortlessly. No awkward forced fun — just real connection. Our people are still talking about it."

Priya Nadkarni, Operations Manager

"Raven's Retreat nailed our team building day. The mix of hands-on activity and beautiful natural setting broke down the usual office stiffness fast. Everything was seamless and tailored to our group. Our team came back more connected and energized. Highly recommend for any company."

Marcus Lee, Team Lead

"Exceptional experience for our group. The retreat is private, beautiful, and completely removed from daily distractions, which made a real difference. The team building was well-paced and inclusive of every personality. Came back with better collaboration that stuck. Highly recommend."

Robert Chen, VP People

"Booked a full buyout for our leadership team and it was worth every dollar. Total privacy, gorgeous surroundings, and activities that actually built trust. Raven and Dustin handled every detail so we could focus on our people. Easily the best-run offsite I've organized."

Daniel Foster, Founder
The Retreat Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A private venue designed to help teams reset, reconnect, and think differently.

Private Preserve

A 58-acre forest setting gives teams privacy, quiet, and room to reconnect.

Artful Setting

Immersive sculptures, carvings, murals, and custom interiors create a memorable creative atmosphere.

Work Ready

High-speed 300+ Mbps Wi-Fi supports presentations, hybrid work, and focused planning sessions.

Custom Add-Ons

Wellness, chef, nature, and creative experiences can be tailored around your team’s goals.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts creating artful, restorative group experiences.

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 are good corporate team building activities?

Good corporate team building activities encourage collaboration without feeling forced. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, teams can combine guided nature walks, forest bathing, yoga, meditation, creative workshops, live sculpture performances, painting, sculpting, and shared meals. These activities support communication, stress reduction, creative thinking, and stronger working relationships in a relaxed setting.

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Still Planning Your Team Retreat?

Talk with Raven about your group, goals, and ideal experience.

Guest Rated

Awards and Recognition

Airbnb 4.96 rating recognition

Airbnb 4.96 Rating

Recognized by 390+ guest reviews.

VRBO 4.95 rating recognition

VRBO 4.95 Rating

Highly rated across 38 reviews.

Google 4.97 rating recognition

Google 4.97 Rating

Near-perfect rating from local guests.

Create a Team Retreat That Lasts

Share your goals, group size, and preferred dates. Raven will help you explore venue options, retreat formats, and add-on experiences for a meaningful gathering.

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.