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Inspired Retreat and Conference Centers for Groups

Bring your team, leadership circle, or intentional group into a private 58-acre art-and-nature sanctuary designed for clearer thinking, deeper connection, and meaningful reset. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills blends flexible meeting space, high-speed Wi-Fi, wellness amenities, creative workshops, and quiet forest immersion so groups can step away from daily demands and return restored, aligned, and inspired.

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Our Group Retreat Services

Customizable group retreat experiences combining meeting space, wellness, nature, creativity, and private forest immersion.

Corporate Retreats

Host focused offsites with private meeting areas, high-speed 300+ Mbps Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, wellness amenities, and nature-based activities designed to support collaboration and creativity.

Day Retreats

Plan an all-inclusive single-day experience for teams, leadership groups, or private gatherings of up to 20 guests, with food, wellness, nature walks, and creative activities built around your purpose.

Private Venue

Reserve a dedicated, distraction-free retreat setting for small groups and intentional gatherings, with full property buyout options for privacy, focus, and deeper connection.

Wellness Retreats

Create a restorative group experience with yoga, sound baths, massage, somatic breathwork, forest bathing, meditation areas, fitness stations, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, and lifestyle coaching options.

Creative Workshops

Engage your group through hands-on sculpting, painting, carving, ornament making, guided art tours, or live sculpture performances led by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby.

Custom Add-Ons

Personalize the retreat with plant-based chef services, meditation, massage, yoga, sound baths, wild-edibles tours, guided workouts, neuro-linguistic programming, and nearby Hocking Hills adventures.

Retreat host planning a group agenda

Our Custom Retreat Planning Process

Start With a Complimentary Consult

Your planning begins with a complimentary consultation call with co-founder Raven. She helps clarify your group size, retreat goals, desired tone, schedule needs, overnight preferences, and any wellness or creative experiences you want included.

Design the Right Group Flow

Select Spaces and Experiences

Add Wellness, Food, and Creativity

Arrive, Unplug, and Reconnect

Trusted By Guests

Guest Experiences

Groups and guests consistently praise the peaceful setting, creative energy, and deeply restorative retreat experience.

"This personal retreat gave me space to breathe. Immersed in nature and art, away from all the noise, I finally slowed down. The setting is beautiful and the hosts are warm and unobtrusive. I came home renewed and reflective. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Naomi Prescott

"Exactly the solo reset I needed. Having a private, quiet space on a 58-acre preserve to think, rest, and just be was invaluable. Every detail was intentional and calming. I left clearer and more grounded than I have in years. A rare and restorative kind of retreat."

Hollis Grant

"A sanctuary in the truest sense. As someone who needed real solitude, this was perfect — private, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed around rest and reflection. I unplugged completely and left restored. Raven and Dustin have created something genuinely special out here."

Elliott Vance

"A beautiful, grounding escape for one. The privacy and natural setting made it easy to disconnect and turn inward. Everything was thoughtful and serene. I left rested, clear, and reconnected with myself. Perfect for anyone craving genuine quiet and space to reflect."

Delphine Marr

"Transformative time alone. The preserve is stunning and the stillness is profound. Being surrounded by art and nature, free of distractions, let me reflect and recharge deeply. I arrived depleted and left with real clarity and calm. I'll be coming back regularly."

Samuel Ortega

"The ideal place for a personal retreat. Quiet, wild, and beautiful, with just the right balance of solitude and comfort. I spent my days walking, thinking, and resting, and left feeling like myself again. If you need to step away and reset, this is the place."

Marguerite Ellis

"This personal retreat gave me space to breathe. Immersed in nature and art, away from all the noise, I finally slowed down. The setting is beautiful and the hosts are warm and unobtrusive. I came home renewed and reflective. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Naomi Prescott

"Exactly the solo reset I needed. Having a private, quiet space on a 58-acre preserve to think, rest, and just be was invaluable. Every detail was intentional and calming. I left clearer and more grounded than I have in years. A rare and restorative kind of retreat."

Hollis Grant

"A sanctuary in the truest sense. As someone who needed real solitude, this was perfect — private, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed around rest and reflection. I unplugged completely and left restored. Raven and Dustin have created something genuinely special out here."

Elliott Vance

"A beautiful, grounding escape for one. The privacy and natural setting made it easy to disconnect and turn inward. Everything was thoughtful and serene. I left rested, clear, and reconnected with myself. Perfect for anyone craving genuine quiet and space to reflect."

Delphine Marr

"Transformative time alone. The preserve is stunning and the stillness is profound. Being surrounded by art and nature, free of distractions, let me reflect and recharge deeply. I arrived depleted and left with real clarity and calm. I'll be coming back regularly."

Samuel Ortega

"The ideal place for a personal retreat. Quiet, wild, and beautiful, with just the right balance of solitude and comfort. I spent my days walking, thinking, and resting, and left feeling like myself again. If you need to step away and reset, this is the place."

Marguerite Ellis

"This personal retreat gave me space to breathe. Immersed in nature and art, away from all the noise, I finally slowed down. The setting is beautiful and the hosts are warm and unobtrusive. I came home renewed and reflective. One of the best things I've done for myself."

Naomi Prescott

"Exactly the solo reset I needed. Having a private, quiet space on a 58-acre preserve to think, rest, and just be was invaluable. Every detail was intentional and calming. I left clearer and more grounded than I have in years. A rare and restorative kind of retreat."

Hollis Grant

"A sanctuary in the truest sense. As someone who needed real solitude, this was perfect — private, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed around rest and reflection. I unplugged completely and left restored. Raven and Dustin have created something genuinely special out here."

Elliott Vance

"A beautiful, grounding escape for one. The privacy and natural setting made it easy to disconnect and turn inward. Everything was thoughtful and serene. I left rested, clear, and reconnected with myself. Perfect for anyone craving genuine quiet and space to reflect."

Delphine Marr

"Transformative time alone. The preserve is stunning and the stillness is profound. Being surrounded by art and nature, free of distractions, let me reflect and recharge deeply. I arrived depleted and left with real clarity and calm. I'll be coming back regularly."

Samuel Ortega

"The ideal place for a personal retreat. Quiet, wild, and beautiful, with just the right balance of solitude and comfort. I spent my days walking, thinking, and resting, and left feeling like myself again. If you need to step away and reset, this is the place."

Marguerite Ellis
The Raven's Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A rare setting where meaningful group work meets art, nature, and intentional hospitality.

Private Preserve

A secluded 58-acre nature setting gives groups privacy, quiet, and room to reset.

Creative Energy

Immersive sculptures, carvings, murals, and live art performances make meetings feel memorable.

Modern Comfort

High-speed 300+ Mbps Wi-Fi, flexible spaces, and wellness amenities support productive retreats.

Custom Design

Raven helps tailor programming around your team’s purpose, pace, and desired outcomes.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts

Meet the hosts shaping each immersive group experience.

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 personal retreat?

A personal retreat is an intentional period away from daily routines to rest, reflect, create, or reconnect with your goals. At a place like Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, that may include quiet time in nature, meditation, art, wellness practices, or digital detox. While this page focuses on groups, many retreat principles—space, purpose, privacy, and restoration—also guide successful team experiences.

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Still Have Retreat Questions?

Talk with Raven about dates, group size, and custom options.

Guest-Rated Trust

Awards and Recognition

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Airbnb Guest Rating

4.96 rating from 390+ Airbnb reviews.

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VRBO Guest Rating

4.95 rating from 38 VRBO reviews.

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Google Guest Rating

4.97 rating from 91 Google reviews.

Create a Retreat Your Group Will Remember

Share your dates, group size, goals, and preferred experiences. Raven will help you explore the best retreat format, spaces, and add-ons for a meaningful private gathering.

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.