Sculpting Workshops
Work with tactile materials in guided sculpting sessions inspired by Dustin Weatherby’s master craft. Participants explore form, texture, and mindful focus while creating in a supportive, nature-centered environment.
Step into mindful art workshops and creative sessions designed to quiet the mind, awaken imagination, and reconnect you with nature. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, hands-on sculpting, painting, live art, and reflective experiences unfold on a secluded 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, creating space for personal renewal, group connection, and creative confidence without the pressure of perfection.
Explore hands-on art, live sculpture, group workshops, and restorative creative experiences in a private nature preserve.
Work with tactile materials in guided sculpting sessions inspired by Dustin Weatherby’s master craft. Participants explore form, texture, and mindful focus while creating in a supportive, nature-centered environment.
Relax into color, movement, and personal expression through approachable painting classes. These sessions are designed for creativity, reflection, and enjoyment rather than technical perfection or prior experience.
Experience a live sculpture performance by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby. Guests witness the creative process up close while connecting craftsmanship, presence, and the retreat’s immersive artistic atmosphere. Those who book a live sculpture performance also have the option to keep the finished sculpture.
Art therapy retreats combine creative expression with the restorative setting of Raven’s Retreat Hocking Hills, supporting reflection, emotional release, personal insight, and a deeper sense of well-being.
Customized creative workshops help teams, leadership groups, and private gatherings reconnect through shared art-making. Sessions can support collaboration, celebration, team bonding, or a refreshing creative reset.
Explore the property’s steel sculptures, wood carvings, tile murals, and handmade design details through guided art tours that reveal the intentional craftsmanship woven throughout the retreat.
We begin by clarifying the purpose of your session, whether you want personal reflection, team connection, or a creative reset. Raven helps shape the experience around your comfort level, goals, and desired pace.
Guests praise the peaceful preserve, immersive art, and restorative creative experiences at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills.
A deeply intentional art-and-nature setting designed for restoration, creativity, and connection.
The 58-acre preserve is filled with handcrafted sculptures, carvings, murals, and immersive design.
Dustin Weatherby brings rare artistic depth to live performances and hands-on creative sessions.
The quiet Hocking Hills forest setting supports focus, stress reduction, and creative renewal.
Raven personalizes sessions for couples, teams, and small groups visiting near Laurelville.
Guided by artists who blend hospitality, craft, and nature.
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.
Mindful art therapy uses creative expression as a way to slow down, observe thoughts and emotions, and process experiences through art-making. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, art therapy retreats are wellness-oriented creative experiences that combine reflection, nature, and hands-on art. They can support relaxation and insight, but they are not a substitute for medical or clinical mental health care.
Talk with Raven about designing your ideal workshop experience.
4.96 rating reflects consistent guest satisfaction.
4.95 rating shows trusted retreat stays.
4.97 rating demonstrates strong local guest approval.
Tell us about your group, goals, and preferred creative experience. Raven will help shape a thoughtful workshop or retreat session 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.