Painting Classes
Guided painting classes invite guests to slow down, observe the natural surroundings, and create expressive work with supportive instruction in Raven's Retreat’s immersive outdoor art environment.
Explore hands-on outdoor art workshops at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, where painting, sculpting, and mindful creativity unfold across a secluded 58-acre preserve near Laurelville. Designed for individuals, couples, and small groups, these by-appointment experiences blend nature immersion, expert guidance, and restorative creative expression in one of Ohio’s most inspiring forest settings.
Creative, hands-on art experiences designed for mindful expression in a peaceful natural retreat setting.
Guided painting classes invite guests to slow down, observe the natural surroundings, and create expressive work with supportive instruction in Raven's Retreat’s immersive outdoor art environment.
Hands-on sculpting experiences help participants explore form, texture, and creativity, inspired by the property’s steel sculptures, wood carvings, tile murals, and master sculptor Dustin Weatherby’s artistic vision.
Guests can enjoy live sculpture performances, guided art tours, and creative instruction that reveal the process behind the retreat’s handcrafted installations and nature-connected design. Those who book a live sculpture performance have the option to keep the finished piece.
Start with a by-appointment booking and, when booking directly, a complimentary consult call with Raven to personalize the workshop around your group size, goals, retreat schedule, and preferred creative focus.
Guests consistently praise the retreat’s inspiring art, peaceful setting, and restorative creative experiences.
A creative sanctuary where art, nature, and wellness are intentionally woven together.
A 58-acre Hocking Hills preserve filled with immersive sculptures, carvings, murals, and nature.
Workshops are shaped by Dustin Weatherby’s experience as a master sculptor and retreat co-creator.
Sessions can complement retreats, wellness add-ons, team gatherings, or quiet creative resets near Laurelville.
Near-perfect guest ratings across Airbnb, VRBO, and Google reflect consistently memorable retreat experiences.
Guided by the retreat’s co-creators and artistic visionaries.
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.
Outdoor art projects can include landscape painting, nature-inspired sketching, clay or found-object sculpting, ornament making, collaborative mural concepts, and guided observational exercises. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, projects are shaped by the forest setting, immersive art installations, and each group’s goals, making the experience approachable for beginners while still inspiring for practiced creatives.
Connect with Raven to plan your creative retreat experience.
4.96 rating from 390+ guest reviews.
4.95 rating from 38 guest reviews.
4.97 rating from Google guest reviews.
Tell us about your group, preferred dates, and creative goals. We’ll help you shape a by-appointment workshop that fits your retreat.
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.