Forest Ceremonies
Host an intimate wedding, elopement, or vow renewal on a private nature preserve, surrounded by forest, art installations, and peaceful outdoor spaces designed for meaningful gatherings.
Celebrate your ceremony in a secluded Hocking Hills setting where forest, art, and intentional design create a deeply memorable backdrop. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills offers intimate outdoor wedding, elopement, and vow renewal experiences on a 58-acre private preserve near Laurelville, with immersive sculptures, peaceful lodging, and customizable wellness or creative add-ons.
Thoughtfully designed ceremony experiences for intimate weddings, vow renewals, and creative celebrations in nature.
Host an intimate wedding, elopement, or vow renewal on a private nature preserve, surrounded by forest, art installations, and peaceful outdoor spaces designed for meaningful gatherings.
Custom wedding packages include a two-night stay for up to 18 guests on-site, with space for ceremonies and celebrations of up to 30 guests.
Enhance the celebration with live sculpture performances, guided art tours, plant-based chef services, yoga, massage, meditation, sound baths, or hands-on creative workshops.
Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills offers more than a beautiful outdoor backdrop; it creates a complete sensory experience for couples who want their ceremony to feel personal, peaceful, and unforgettable. Set near Laurelville in the heart of Hocking Hills, the adults-only preserve blends forest views, sculptural art, eco-conscious design, and optional wellness experiences into one intimate destination.
Couples and retreat guests consistently praise the peaceful setting, thoughtful design, and restorative experience.
A private, art-filled venue created for intimate ceremonies with intention and care.
Celebrate on 58 secluded acres near Laurelville, surrounded by Hocking Hills forest and quiet.
Handcrafted sculptures, carvings, murals, and creative spaces make every ceremony feel singular.
Wedding packages include a two-night stay for up to 18 guests on-site.
Enhance Hocking Hills celebrations with chef services, wellness sessions, workshops, and live sculpture.
The creative visionaries behind every guest experience.
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.
Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills is designed for intimate gatherings and accommodates up to 30 guests for wedding experiences. Packages can include a two-night on-site stay for up to 18 guests, making it especially well suited for elopements, micro weddings, vow renewals, and close-family celebrations where privacy and connection matter.
Talk with Raven about dates, packages, lodging, and custom add-ons.
4.96 rating from 390+ guest reviews.
4.95 rating from 38 guest reviews.
4.97 rating from 91 Google reviews.
Share your preferred dates, guest count, and vision, and Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you explore the right ceremony experience and available add-ons.
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.