Guided Nature Hikes
Explore the retreat’s private preserve and nearby Hocking Hills experiences with curated nature walks designed for reflection, connection, and an accessible sense of outdoor adventure.
Step into a restorative hiking retreat shaped by forest trails, mindful adventure, and the art-filled calm of Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills. Set on a private 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, each experience can blend guided nature immersion, nearby Hocking Hills adventures, wellness add-ons, and creative reflection for adults seeking renewal, connection, and a deeper relationship with the outdoors.
Nature-centered retreat experiences combining hiking, mindful exploration, local adventures, and restorative wellness add-ons.
Explore the retreat’s private preserve and nearby Hocking Hills experiences with curated nature walks designed for reflection, connection, and an accessible sense of outdoor adventure.
Slow down with guided forest bathing sessions that invite mindful presence, sensory awareness, and nervous-system restoration in the quiet woods surrounding Raven’s Retreat.
Enhance your stay with curated nearby experiences such as hiking in Hocking Hills, cycling, canoeing, ziplining, rock climbing, glass blowing, and conservation-centered outings.
Direct bookings include a complimentary consult call with co-founder Raven to understand your group size, retreat purpose, preferred pace, and the balance of hiking, rest, wellness, and creative experiences.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful setting, intentional design, and deeply restorative art-and-nature experience.
A private, art-filled preserve designed for restorative outdoor experiences.
Enjoy 58 secluded acres shaped for quiet hiking, reflection, and nature immersion.
Immersive sculptures, carvings, and murals turn every stay into a creative sanctuary.
Retreats are tailored by appointment around your group’s pace, goals, and comfort level.
Near-perfect ratings across major platforms reflect consistent guest satisfaction and thoughtful hosting.
Intentional hosts blending art, nature, and wellness.
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.
A guided hiking retreat can include curated nature walks, time on the private 58-acre preserve, nearby Hocking Hills adventure planning, and optional wellness or creative add-ons. Experiences are customized by appointment, so your itinerary may also include forest bathing, meditation, yoga, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, wild-edibles tours, or live art experiences depending on your goals.
Talk with Raven to customize your ideal nature experience.
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Highly rated by vacation guests.
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Share your dates, group size, and retreat goals, and Raven’s Retreat Hocking Hills will help shape a custom nature-based experience.
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.