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Forest Sound Bath Retreat — Floating Sound Experience

Unwind inside a quiet Hocking Hills forest sanctuary with a floating sound experience designed to calm the nervous system, deepen mindfulness, and reconnect you with nature. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, immersive sound bathing can be paired with forest bathing, meditation, yoga, massage, and creative renewal for a restorative adults-only retreat by appointment.

Forest sound bath retreat experience

Our Forest Sound Bath Retreat Services

Restorative sound, nature, and wellness experiences customized for deeper calm, creativity, and connection.

Sound Bathing

Settle into an immersive sound experience designed to support relaxation, nervous-system reset, and mindfulness. Sessions may be integrated into wellness retreats, private stays, or custom add-on experiences.

Forest Bathing

Guided forest bathing invites guests to slow down, engage the senses, and receive the restorative benefits of nature within Raven’s Retreat’s private 58-acre preserve near Laurelville.

Wellness Add-Ons

Enhance your retreat with meditation, somatic breathwork, massage, yoga, instructor-led workouts, lifestyle wellness coaching, plant-based chef experiences, and other intentional wellness offerings.

Guests preparing for a forest sound bath

Your Floating Sound Retreat Flow

Begin With a Personal Consult

Your experience can start with a complimentary consult call with Raven to understand your goals, whether you’re seeking deep rest, creative renewal, mindful celebration, or a quiet Hocking Hills reset.

Arrive and Settle Into Nature

Experience Restorative Sound Immersion

Integrate With Wellness Add-Ons

Restored By Nature

Guest Experiences

Guests consistently praise the retreat’s peaceful setting, soulful design, and transformative wellness experiences.

"Skeptical going in, a believer coming out. The forest setting and the sound together created this profound sense of stillness and release. Raven and Dustin's space is serene and intentional. I left calmer than I've felt in months. A genuinely healing experience."

Aaron Whitfield

"Pure serenity. Immersed in nature, letting the sound and the forest do their work — it was meditative and deeply relaxing. The whole environment supports letting go. I'd recommend it to anyone feeling stressed or disconnected. I'll be returning again and again."

Naomi Ellis

"Absolutely transportive. Being outdoors in such a quiet, wild setting while the sound moved through me was unlike anything I've tried. Thoughtfully held from start to finish. I felt my nervous system finally settle. If you need to reset, do not miss this."

Serena Blake

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. The combination of nature immersion and sound is powerful — you feel it in your whole body. The setting at Raven's Retreat makes it magical. I came home lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Truly restorative."

Elias Morgan

"The forest sound bath was otherworldly. Lying beneath the trees with the vibrations washing over me, surrounded by 58 acres of preserve, I felt tension I'd carried for years just dissolve. Deeply healing and beautifully guided. I left in a state of complete calm."

Willow Hartman

"This reset me on a cellular level. There's something about experiencing sound healing outdoors, surrounded by preserve, that goes deeper than any studio session. Beautiful, peaceful, and expertly guided. I left grounded and renewed. One of the best wellness experiences I've had."

Gabriel Ruiz

"Skeptical going in, a believer coming out. The forest setting and the sound together created this profound sense of stillness and release. Raven and Dustin's space is serene and intentional. I left calmer than I've felt in months. A genuinely healing experience."

Aaron Whitfield

"Pure serenity. Immersed in nature, letting the sound and the forest do their work — it was meditative and deeply relaxing. The whole environment supports letting go. I'd recommend it to anyone feeling stressed or disconnected. I'll be returning again and again."

Naomi Ellis

"Absolutely transportive. Being outdoors in such a quiet, wild setting while the sound moved through me was unlike anything I've tried. Thoughtfully held from start to finish. I felt my nervous system finally settle. If you need to reset, do not miss this."

Serena Blake

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. The combination of nature immersion and sound is powerful — you feel it in your whole body. The setting at Raven's Retreat makes it magical. I came home lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Truly restorative."

Elias Morgan

"The forest sound bath was otherworldly. Lying beneath the trees with the vibrations washing over me, surrounded by 58 acres of preserve, I felt tension I'd carried for years just dissolve. Deeply healing and beautifully guided. I left in a state of complete calm."

Willow Hartman

"This reset me on a cellular level. There's something about experiencing sound healing outdoors, surrounded by preserve, that goes deeper than any studio session. Beautiful, peaceful, and expertly guided. I left grounded and renewed. One of the best wellness experiences I've had."

Gabriel Ruiz

"Skeptical going in, a believer coming out. The forest setting and the sound together created this profound sense of stillness and release. Raven and Dustin's space is serene and intentional. I left calmer than I've felt in months. A genuinely healing experience."

Aaron Whitfield

"Pure serenity. Immersed in nature, letting the sound and the forest do their work — it was meditative and deeply relaxing. The whole environment supports letting go. I'd recommend it to anyone feeling stressed or disconnected. I'll be returning again and again."

Naomi Ellis

"Absolutely transportive. Being outdoors in such a quiet, wild setting while the sound moved through me was unlike anything I've tried. Thoughtfully held from start to finish. I felt my nervous system finally settle. If you need to reset, do not miss this."

Serena Blake

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. The combination of nature immersion and sound is powerful — you feel it in your whole body. The setting at Raven's Retreat makes it magical. I came home lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Truly restorative."

Elias Morgan

"The forest sound bath was otherworldly. Lying beneath the trees with the vibrations washing over me, surrounded by 58 acres of preserve, I felt tension I'd carried for years just dissolve. Deeply healing and beautifully guided. I left in a state of complete calm."

Willow Hartman

"This reset me on a cellular level. There's something about experiencing sound healing outdoors, surrounded by preserve, that goes deeper than any studio session. Beautiful, peaceful, and expertly guided. I left grounded and renewed. One of the best wellness experiences I've had."

Gabriel Ruiz
The Raven's Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A deeply intentional retreat center where art, nature, and wellness meet.

Private Preserve

A secluded 58-acre Hocking Hills setting supports quiet, immersive sound and nature restoration.

Custom Design

Raven helps shape each retreat around your wellness goals, group size, and desired pace.

Artful Setting

Dustin’s sculptures, carvings, murals, and handcrafted spaces create a living work of art.

Trusted Stay

Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect exceptional guest care near Laurelville.

Meet The Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts guiding art, nature, and wellness 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 is a floating sound experience?

A floating sound experience is a deeply relaxing sound bath designed to help guests settle into stillness while soothing tones create an immersive sensory environment. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, it can be woven into a broader wellness stay with forest bathing, meditation, yoga, massage, or quiet reflection in the adults-only preserve.

Do I need prior meditation or sound bath experience?

Can the sound bath be combined with forest bathing?

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Still Have Retreat Questions?

Connect with Raven to plan a restorative sound experience.

Guest-Rated Retreat

Awards and Recognition

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Airbnb 4.96 Rating

Based on 390+ guest reviews.

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VRBO 4.95 Rating

Trusted by verified VRBO guests.

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Google 4.97 Rating

Highly rated by local guests.

Create Your Forest Sound Retreat

Share your ideal dates, group size, and wellness goals. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you design a restorative floating sound experience by appointment.

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.