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Individual Spiritual Retreats — Private Wellness Programs

Step away from daily noise and enter a private wellness experience shaped around rest, reflection, creativity, and spiritual renewal. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, guests unwind on a secluded 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, surrounded by forest, immersive art, meditation spaces, and optional wellness add-ons designed to help you reconnect with yourself.

Private spiritual retreat cabin in a peaceful forest setting

Our Individual Spiritual Retreats Services

Private wellness offerings designed for rest, reflection, creativity, nervous-system reset, and deeper connection with nature.

Solo Retreats

Quiet adults-only retreats for individual rest, reflection, and creative recharge in a peaceful forest sanctuary perfect for privacy, spaciousness, and digital detox.

Wellness Retreats

Customizable wellness retreats may include yoga, massage, somatic breathwork, sound baths, meditation areas, fitness stations, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, and lifestyle coaching.

Forest Bathing

Guided forest bathing sessions led by certified practitioners, helping guests slow down, regulate stress, and experience mindful connection within the surrounding preserve.

Art Therapy

Art therapy retreats blend creative expression with restorative nature immersion, supporting reflection, emotional processing, healing, and personal insight in a calming environment.

Wellness Add-Ons

Enhance your private program with meditation, yoga, massage, sound bathing, somatic breathwork, plant-based chef experiences, wild edibles tours, or coaching.

Creative Experiences

Hands-on painting, sculpting, guided art tours, ornament making, and live sculpture performances invite mindfulness through creativity and immersive artistic exploration.

Guest journaling during a private wellness retreat

Your Private Retreat Planning Process

Share Your Retreat Intention

Begin with a complimentary consult call with co-founder Raven, where you can share what you are seeking—rest, spiritual reflection, creative renewal, nervous-system reset, or a quieter connection with nature.

Personalize Your Wellness Program

Arrive Into Forest Stillness

Move Through Restorative Practices

Return Rested And Reconnected

Deeply Restorative Stays

Guest Experiences

Guests consistently praise the peaceful preserve, immersive artwork, and thoughtful wellness-focused hospitality.

"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 private sanctuary where art, nature, and wellness come together intentionally.

Private Preserve

Unwind on 58 secluded acres near Laurelville, surrounded by Hocking Hills forest stillness.

Custom Programs

Design your stay with meditation, massage, breathwork, yoga, sound baths, or creative sessions.

Immersive Art

Experience handcrafted sculptures, wood carvings, murals, and live performances by Dustin Weatherby.

Guest Trust

Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect consistently meaningful retreat experiences.

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 included in an individual spiritual retreat?

An individual spiritual retreat can include private lodging, time in the 58-acre nature preserve, access to art-filled spaces, quiet areas for meditation, and optional wellness experiences. Depending on your goals, you may add yoga, massage, sound bathing, somatic breathwork, forest bathing, lifestyle coaching, creative workshops, or plant-based chef services.

Are retreats customized for each guest?

Is Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills adults-only?

Can I book a solo retreat for a digital detox?

What wellness add-ons are available?

How far in advance should I schedule add-ons?

Is the retreat suitable for beginners in meditation or yoga?

How do I start planning a private wellness retreat?

Still Have Retreat Questions?

Talk with Raven's Retreat about your private wellness goals.

Guest-Rated Sanctuary

Awards and Recognition

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Airbnb 4.96 Rating

390+ reviews from highly satisfied guests.

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VRBO 4.95 Rating

38 reviews recognizing exceptional guest stays.

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Google 4.97 Rating

91 Google reviews showing trusted experiences.

Design Your Private Spiritual Retreat

Share your preferred dates, wellness goals, and desired add-ons. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you shape a restorative private program 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.