Live Art
Experience live sculpture performances by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, offering an unforgettable look at creativity in motion within Raven's Retreat's art-filled natural setting.
Step into an adults-only immersive art experience in Ohio where sculpture, forest trails, and restorative wellness meet. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, guests explore a 58-acre private preserve near Laurelville, surrounded by handcrafted installations, live creative moments, and the quiet beauty of the Hocking Hills region—designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and leave inspired.
Explore hands-on creative, wellness, and nature-connected experiences designed for meaningful retreats and personal renewal.
Experience live sculpture performances by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, offering an unforgettable look at creativity in motion within Raven's Retreat's art-filled natural setting.
Hands-on sculpting, carving, painting, and ornament-making workshops invite individuals and groups to explore mindfulness, self-expression, and creative confidence through guided artistic practice.
Walk the property with fresh eyes as you discover steel sculptures, wood carvings, tile murals, and distinctive handcrafted details woven throughout the retreat.
Art therapy retreats combine creative expression with a restorative forest environment, supporting reflection, emotional reset, and well-being through intentional making and mindful surroundings.
Stay inside the Sculptor's Art Lodge, a living work of art featuring sculptural elements, a black walnut kitchen, murals, carvings, and immersive design.
Personalize your visit with painting classes, sculpting sessions, guided tours, live performances, and other art-centered enhancements tailored to your retreat purpose.
Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills transforms a private 58-acre Ohio preserve into a living gallery for adults seeking inspiration, rest, and meaningful connection. From live sculpture and hands-on workshops to art-filled lodging and wooded trails near Laurelville, every detail is designed to awaken creativity while the quiet Hocking Hills landscape supports calm, focus, and restoration.
Guests consistently praise the creative atmosphere, peaceful preserve, and deeply restorative art-and-nature setting.
A deeply intentional retreat environment designed for creative transformation and restorative connection.
The entire 58-acre preserve is shaped with handcrafted installations, sculpture, murals, and mindful design.
Located near Laurelville, the retreat pairs forest solitude with access to beloved Hocking Hills scenery.
A peaceful adults-only atmosphere supports digital detox, deeper rest, and uninterrupted creative exploration.
Near-perfect guest ratings across Google, Airbnb, and VRBO reflect consistently memorable Ohio retreat stays.
The artists and hosts behind the retreat experience.
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.
An immersive art experience may include time in the Sculptor's Art Lodge, guided art tours, live sculpture performances, creative workshops, and access to the retreat's art-filled forest setting. Experiences can also be paired with wellness add-ons such as yoga, meditation, forest bathing, massage, sound baths, or plant-based chef services depending on your goals and appointment availability.
Connect with Raven to design your personalized experience.
4.96 rating from 390+ guest reviews.
4.95 rating from 38 guest reviews.
4.97 rating from 91 Google reviews.
Tell us what kind of experience you envision, and Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you shape a restorative, art-filled visit by appointment.
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.