Forest Weddings
Exchange vows in a secluded nature preserve setting designed for intimate ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals with an artful, peaceful atmosphere surrounded by Hocking Hills forest beauty.
For Dayton couples dreaming of a deeply personal celebration, Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills offers an intimate forest wedding destination within reach of the city. Celebrate on a 58-acre private nature preserve with immersive art, eco-conscious design, overnight lodging for loved ones, and customizable wellness and creative experiences that make your micro wedding feel restorative, meaningful, and completely your own.
Create an intimate wedding experience with private lodging, forest settings, wellness add-ons, and immersive art.
Exchange vows in a secluded nature preserve setting designed for intimate ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals with an artful, peaceful atmosphere surrounded by Hocking Hills forest beauty.
Personalize your micro wedding with a two-night stay, ceremony planning support, plant-based chef options, wellness activities, and creative enhancements tailored to your celebration style.
Reserve the property for a dedicated, distraction-free gathering where your closest guests can connect, celebrate, and unwind in private indoor and outdoor spaces.
Host up to 18 guests on-site with accommodations at the Sculptor's Art Lodge and Sculptor's Art Bungalow, creating a relaxed destination wedding weekend.
Enhance your wedding weekend with yoga, massage, meditation, sound baths, forest bathing, somatic breathwork, lifestyle wellness coaching, or plant-based chef experiences.
Add a memorable creative element with live sculpture performances by Dustin Weatherby, guided art tours, painting classes, sculpting sessions, or ornament-making experiences.
Begin with a complimentary consult call with Raven to discuss your guest count, preferred dates, ceremony feel, and whether you want a quiet elopement, vow renewal, or full micro wedding weekend near Dayton.
Couples and guests consistently praise the peaceful setting, artful design, privacy, and restorative retreat experience.
A soulful, private alternative to traditional wedding venues.
A 58-acre Hocking Hills sanctuary gives Dayton couples privacy without feeling far away.
Handcrafted sculptures, murals, carvings, and design details create a venue with true character.
Host up to 30 wedding guests, with overnight accommodations available for 18 loved ones.
Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect trusted hospitality across Ohio travelers.
Intentional hosts creating artful, restorative guest experiences.
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 micro wedding venue is designed for smaller, more intentional celebrations, typically with a limited guest list and a more personal atmosphere than a traditional large wedding. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills accommodates up to 30 wedding guests, making it well suited for couples who want privacy, meaningful details, and time to connect with the people closest to them.
Talk with Raven about dates, lodging, and custom celebration ideas.
390+ guest reviews reflect exceptional stays.
Consistently praised by vacation rental guests.
91 reviews show trusted local hospitality.
Share your preferred dates, guest count, and wedding vision. Raven's Retreat will help you explore availability, lodging, pricing, and custom experiences for your celebration.
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.