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New Year's Silent Meditation Retreat

Enter a quiet threshold between years at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, where meditation, forest stillness, and intentional rest help you reset with clarity. Set on a 58-acre private preserve near Laurelville, this adults-only sanctuary blends nature immersion, mindful add-ons, and immersive art spaces for a restorative New Year's experience that feels grounded, private, and deeply renewing.

Silent meditation retreat in a peaceful forest setting

Our New Year's Retreat Services

Quiet, customizable retreat offerings designed for reflection, renewal, and mindful transition into the new year.

Guided Meditation

Design a quieter New Year with optional meditation classes that support stillness, reflection, and presence within the retreat's adults-only art and nature sanctuary.

Forest Bathing

Certified practitioners guide immersive nature sessions that invite guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the forested preserve surrounding Raven's Retreat.

Somatic Breathwork

Optional somatic breathwork experiences help release stress, regulate the nervous system, and create space for grounded reflection during your silent retreat.

Sound Bath Sessions

Sound bath add-ons can deepen meditation with calming vibration, creating a supportive atmosphere for rest, introspection, and a meaningful New Year's reset.

Solo Retreats

Quiet solo retreats offer individual guests a peaceful adults-only forest sanctuary for rest, reflection, creative recharge, and digital detox.

Private Retreat Venue

Reserve the retreat setting for a small, intentional gathering with dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces designed for privacy, connection, and renewal.

Meditation retreat host preparing a quiet practice space

Our Mindful New Year Retreat Process

Schedule A Complimentary Consult Call

Begin with a free consult call with co-founder Raven to clarify your intention, preferred dates, group size, and desired level of silence. This helps shape a retreat experience that fits your New Year's reset goals.

Customize The Silent Retreat Flow

Arrive And Settle Into Stillness

Move Through Reflection And Renewal

Integrate Before The Year Begins

Trusted By Guests

Guest Experiences

Guests consistently praise the restorative setting, soulful design, and transformative art-and-nature retreat experience.

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford

"This retreat gave me space to breathe again. The adults-only, tech-light setting made unplugging effortless, and the natural surroundings did the rest. Peaceful, intentional, and beautifully cared for. I left feeling lighter than I have in a long, long time. Highly recommend."

Sofia Marchetti

"A deeply grounding experience. Sitting in stillness surrounded by 58 acres of preserve is something everyone should try. The setting is serene and the whole retreat is designed to help you slow down. I found the reset and quiet I didn't know I needed."

Nathaniel Brooks

"One of the most peaceful experiences of my life. Complete stillness, immersed in nature, with nothing pulling at your attention. It reset my nervous system in a way weekends away never do. If you need genuine quiet and reflection, you'll find it here."

Lucas Ferrand

"The silence and stillness here are profound. Set on a private preserve with nothing but forest sounds, it's the ideal place to go inward. The experience was thoughtfully held and deeply restorative. I left with a calm and clarity that stayed with me for weeks."

Catherine Yoo

"Transformative. The quiet, the forest, the thoughtful details — everything supports going inward and finding calm. Raven and Dustin have created a true sanctuary. I arrived overwhelmed and left with a steadiness I've carried home. I'll be returning as often as I can."

Amara Johnson

"Exactly the reset I was craving. Disconnecting in such a quiet, beautiful setting let my mind finally settle. The whole environment supports genuine reflection — no distractions, just nature and space. I came home centered and rested. A rare and needed kind of retreat."

Benjamin Ashford
The Retreat Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A soulful, adults-only sanctuary designed for quiet reflection and meaningful renewal.

Private Preserve

A secluded 58-acre setting creates rare quiet for meditation, rest, and digital detox.

Artful Sanctuary

Immersive sculptures, carvings, murals, and handmade details make reflection feel inspired and grounded.

Guest-Rated

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

Customizable Care

Raven helps tailor wellness add-ons, lodging, and retreat flow around your intention.

Meet The Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts creating artful, restorative nature-based 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 a New Year's Silent Meditation Retreat?

A New Year's Silent Meditation Retreat is an intentional pause at the turning of the year, designed for reflection, rest, and inner clarity. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, the experience can include quiet lodging, meditation-focused time, forest immersion, journaling, and optional wellness add-ons. The goal is to begin the year with a calmer nervous system and clearer priorities.

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Still Have Retreat Questions?

Talk with Raven to design your quiet New Year's reset.

Guest-Rated Trust

Awards and Recognition

Airbnb 4.96 rating recognition

Airbnb 4.96 Rating

390+ reviews from retreat guests.

VRBO 4.95 rating recognition

VRBO 4.95 Rating

38 reviews from vacation guests.

Google 4.97 rating recognition

Google 4.97 Rating

91 reviews from local visitors.

Begin Planning Your New Year's Reset

Share your retreat goals, preferred dates, and guest details, and Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you explore a quiet, customized meditation experience.

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.