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Healing the Whole Person Retreat Experience

Reconnect mind, body, creativity, and nature through a customizable retreat at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills. Set on a secluded 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, this restorative experience blends wellness practices, immersive art, forest bathing, mindful movement, and nourishing add-ons to help guests slow down, reset, and return feeling grounded, inspired, and whole.

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Our Healing the Whole Person Retreat Services

Custom retreat experiences combining art, nature, wellness, rest, and mindful connection for individuals, couples, and groups.

Wellness Retreats

Personalized wellness retreats may include yoga, sound baths, massage therapy, somatic breathwork, meditation areas, functional fitness, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, and lifestyle coaching in a peaceful nature setting.

Art Therapy

Art therapy retreats pair creative expression with restorative surroundings, giving guests space to process, reflect, and reconnect through hands-on making, visual exploration, and mindful engagement with art.

Forest Bathing

Guided forest bathing sessions invite guests to slow down, awaken the senses, and experience the health-supporting calm of nature, with optional sound bath enhancements for deeper relaxation.

Creative Workshops

Led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, creative workshops include sculpting, carving, painting, and other hands-on art experiences designed to spark mindfulness, imagination, and renewal.

Solo Retreats

Quiet solo retreats offer adults a peaceful forest sanctuary for rest, reflection, digital detox, creative recharge, and intentional time away from daily demands.

Couples Retreats

Couples retreats are designed for connection, relaxation, and shared renewal within an immersive art-and-nature environment created for unplugging and being present together.

Whole-Person Renewal

A Restorative Retreat for Mind and Body

A Healing the Whole Person Retreat at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills is designed around what restoration means to you. Choose from wellness add-ons, creative experiences, nature immersion, plant-based chef options, and quiet spaces for reflection. The adults-only preserve offers privacy, beauty, and intentional design, helping guests move from stress and distraction into clarity, creativity, and deeper connection.

Meditation and wellness space inside a forest retreat lodge
Restored And Inspired

Guest Experiences

Guests choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills for meaningful renewal, creative connection, and peaceful nature immersion.

"This retreat healed something in me I'd been ignoring. Immersed in nature and away from screens, I finally slowed down enough to feel better. Raven and Dustin's care shows in everything. Peaceful, private, and deeply nourishing. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Farah Nasser

"A soulful escape that actually delivers on wellness. The forest setting, the calm, the intention behind every detail — it all helped me decompress and reconnect with myself. I left lighter and more grounded. This is a rare and special place. I'll be back."

Renata Silva

"After months of stress this was the reset button I needed. Quiet, immersive, and healing in the truest sense. The natural beauty does half the work, and the care of the hosts does the rest. I came home restored. Everyone deserves a retreat like this."

Marcus Delaney

"Exactly the whole-person reset I needed. The combination of nature, stillness, and thoughtful hospitality was profoundly restorative. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly focus on yourself. I arrived depleted and left renewed. Cannot recommend it highly enough."

Jonathan Pierce

"I came to this wellness retreat burned out and left feeling human again. The 58-acre preserve, the art, the total quiet — it all works together to help you heal and reset. Every detail was intentional and caring. This place gave me exactly what I needed."

Vanessa Cole

"A genuinely restorative experience. The setting is beautiful and completely removed from daily stress, which made real rest possible. The whole retreat is thoughtfully designed around your well-being. I left calmer, clearer, and more myself. I recommend it to anyone running on empty."

Derek Hollis

"This retreat healed something in me I'd been ignoring. Immersed in nature and away from screens, I finally slowed down enough to feel better. Raven and Dustin's care shows in everything. Peaceful, private, and deeply nourishing. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Farah Nasser

"A soulful escape that actually delivers on wellness. The forest setting, the calm, the intention behind every detail — it all helped me decompress and reconnect with myself. I left lighter and more grounded. This is a rare and special place. I'll be back."

Renata Silva

"After months of stress this was the reset button I needed. Quiet, immersive, and healing in the truest sense. The natural beauty does half the work, and the care of the hosts does the rest. I came home restored. Everyone deserves a retreat like this."

Marcus Delaney

"Exactly the whole-person reset I needed. The combination of nature, stillness, and thoughtful hospitality was profoundly restorative. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly focus on yourself. I arrived depleted and left renewed. Cannot recommend it highly enough."

Jonathan Pierce

"I came to this wellness retreat burned out and left feeling human again. The 58-acre preserve, the art, the total quiet — it all works together to help you heal and reset. Every detail was intentional and caring. This place gave me exactly what I needed."

Vanessa Cole

"A genuinely restorative experience. The setting is beautiful and completely removed from daily stress, which made real rest possible. The whole retreat is thoughtfully designed around your well-being. I left calmer, clearer, and more myself. I recommend it to anyone running on empty."

Derek Hollis

"This retreat healed something in me I'd been ignoring. Immersed in nature and away from screens, I finally slowed down enough to feel better. Raven and Dustin's care shows in everything. Peaceful, private, and deeply nourishing. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Farah Nasser

"A soulful escape that actually delivers on wellness. The forest setting, the calm, the intention behind every detail — it all helped me decompress and reconnect with myself. I left lighter and more grounded. This is a rare and special place. I'll be back."

Renata Silva

"After months of stress this was the reset button I needed. Quiet, immersive, and healing in the truest sense. The natural beauty does half the work, and the care of the hosts does the rest. I came home restored. Everyone deserves a retreat like this."

Marcus Delaney

"Exactly the whole-person reset I needed. The combination of nature, stillness, and thoughtful hospitality was profoundly restorative. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly focus on yourself. I arrived depleted and left renewed. Cannot recommend it highly enough."

Jonathan Pierce

"I came to this wellness retreat burned out and left feeling human again. The 58-acre preserve, the art, the total quiet — it all works together to help you heal and reset. Every detail was intentional and caring. This place gave me exactly what I needed."

Vanessa Cole

"A genuinely restorative experience. The setting is beautiful and completely removed from daily stress, which made real rest possible. The whole retreat is thoughtfully designed around your well-being. I left calmer, clearer, and more myself. I recommend it to anyone running on empty."

Derek Hollis
The Retreat Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

Every detail is designed to support calm, creativity, connection, and meaningful transformation.

Private Preserve

A secluded 58-acre nature preserve creates privacy, quiet, and space for deeper restoration.

Living Art

Handcrafted sculptures, murals, carvings, and immersive spaces turn the property into art.

Custom Add-Ons

Build your retreat with yoga, massage, breathwork, sound baths, chef experiences, and more.

Guest Trust

Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect consistently memorable guest experiences.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts blending 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 included in a Healing the Whole Person Retreat?

A Healing the Whole Person Retreat can be customized with wellness, creative, and nature-based experiences. Available options include yoga, guided meditation, forest bathing, somatic breathwork, massage, sound baths, plant-based chef services, creative workshops, guided art tours, and quiet time on the 58-acre preserve. Your exact retreat structure is shaped around your goals, group size, and preferred pace.

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Have Questions About Your Retreat?

Talk with Raven to shape an experience that fits your intentions.

Guest-Rated Trust

Awards and Recognition

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Airbnb Rating

4.96 rating across 390+ guest reviews.

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VRBO Rating

4.95 rating from 38 traveler reviews.

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Google Rating

4.97 Google rating from guest reviews.

Begin Your Whole-Person Retreat

Share your preferred dates, group size, and retreat goals. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you explore options and create a restorative experience shaped around your needs.

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.