Creative Workshops
Hands-on art experiences led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, including sculpting, carving, and painting sessions designed to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful personal expression.
Discover hands-on Creative Expression Workshops designed to help adults slow down, reconnect, and create with intention. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, master sculptor Dustin Weatherby and host Raven Morgan blend sculpting, painting, carving, live art, and nature immersion inside a 58-acre private preserve, giving individuals and small groups a memorable setting for inspiration, mindfulness, and personal renewal.
Explore art-centered workshops that pair guided creative practice with reflection, wellness, and the surrounding forest setting.
Hands-on art experiences led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, including sculpting, carving, and painting sessions designed to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful personal expression.
Add live sculpture performances, guided art tours, or creative classes to your retreat for a memorable look inside Dustin Weatherby’s artistic process and the property’s immersive installations.
Creative retreats combine expressive art activities with the restorative natural setting, supporting reflection, healing, and well-being through mindful making, quiet space, and guided creative exploration.
Every workshop starts with a by-appointment conversation about your group size, goals, comfort level, and desired pace. Raven helps shape an experience that supports creativity, connection, wellness, or quiet personal renewal.
Guests consistently praise the restorative setting, artistic details, and deeply intentional creative experiences.
A soulful setting where art, nature, and wellness come together with intention.
The entire 58-acre preserve is designed as an immersive, handcrafted creative sanctuary.
Workshops are shaped by Dustin Weatherby’s sculptural expertise and mindful creative philosophy.
Pair creative sessions with yoga, meditation, forest bathing, massage, or plant-based chef experiences.
Near-perfect ratings across Airbnb, VRBO, and Google reflect consistently memorable guest stays.
Guided by intentional hospitality and master-level artistic craftsmanship.
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.
The 5 P’s are often framed as purpose, preparation, participation, play, and presentation. In a workshop setting, that means clarifying the creative intention, preparing materials and space, encouraging active hands-on involvement, allowing experimentation without judgment, and giving participants a chance to reflect on or share what they made.
Talk with Raven to shape your ideal workshop experience.
Near-perfect score from 390+ Airbnb guest reviews.
Excellent VRBO rating from retreat guests.
Outstanding Google rating from local visitors.
Share your preferred dates, group size, and creative goals. Raven will help you design a by-appointment experience that blends art, nature, and wellness.
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.