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Private Yoga Retreats with Mandala Art Therapy

Step away from daily noise and into a private, adults-only retreat experience blending restorative yoga, mandala-inspired creative expression, and nature immersion. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, guests can personalize a peaceful stay with mindful movement, art therapy, meditation, forest bathing, and wellness add-ons inside a secluded 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, Ohio.

Private yoga retreat with mandala art therapy

Our Private Yoga Retreat Services

Personalized yoga, art therapy, nature, and wellness experiences designed for deep rest, reflection, and creative renewal.

Wellness Retreats

Customizable retreats combine yoga, meditation, sound baths, massage therapy, somatic breathwork, forest bathing, chef-prepared delicious, healthy meals, and lifestyle coaching for a deeply restorative private experience.

Art Therapy Retreats

Creative expression is woven into the retreat setting through reflective art experiences, including mandala-inspired work, painting, sculpting, and mindful creative exploration.

Solo Retreats

Quiet adults-only solo retreats provide space for rest, journaling, yoga, meditation, creative recharge, and meaningful personal reflection in a peaceful forest sanctuary.

Couples Retreats

Private couples retreats are designed for connection, relaxation, and shared renewal through yoga, nature immersion, artful surroundings, and optional wellness experiences.

Small Groups

Private retreat venue options support intentional gatherings, yoga groups, creative circles, and wellness facilitators seeking a distraction-free setting for connection and transformation.

Wellness Add-Ons

Enhance your retreat with massage, sound bathing, instructor-led workouts, forest bathing, somatic breathwork, meditation, yoga, chef experiences, or creative workshops.

Retreat planning with yoga and art materials

Our Custom Retreat Planning Process

Begin With a Complimentary Consult Call

Your experience starts with a free consultation call with co-founder Raven, where you share your intentions, group size, wellness interests, and desired balance of yoga, mandala art therapy, nature, rest, and creative exploration.

Design Your Private Retreat Flow

Settle Into the Art-Filled Sanctuary

Move, Create, Reflect, and Restore

Leave With Clarity and Renewal

Restored By Nature

Guest Experiences

Guests consistently praise the artful setting, peaceful preserve, and deeply personalized retreat experience.

"This yoga retreat was everything I needed and more. Practicing surrounded by 58 acres of quiet forest was profoundly grounding. The instruction met me exactly where I was, and the whole experience felt nourishing for body and mind. I left lighter, calmer, and deeply restored."

Nadia Feldman

"Deeply healing few days. The natural surroundings and mindful pacing made the practice feel like therapy. Raven and Dustin have created a sanctuary that supports real rest and reflection. If you want a yoga retreat with soul and beauty, this is the place."

Grace Holloway

"A truly restorative escape. The setting at Raven's Retreat is breathtaking, and the yoga sessions were thoughtfully guided and welcoming to all levels. Between practice, nature, and the art everywhere, I felt completely unplugged from daily stress. One of the most peaceful weekends of my life."

Elena Vasquez

"Left feeling reset in every way. The combination of skilled instruction and this immersive forest setting is powerful. No crowds, no rush — just space to breathe and reconnect with yourself. An absolutely rejuvenating experience I'd return to in a heartbeat."

Marco Bellini

"The perfect blend of yoga, nature, and stillness. Everything was intentional, from the peaceful setting to the caring guidance. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly let go. I arrived frazzled and left renewed. I'm already planning my next retreat here."

Priyanka Shah

"As a beginner I was nervous, but this retreat was warm and pressure-free from the start. Moving through practice with birdsong and forest all around was unlike any studio class. I came home more centered and rested than I've felt in years. Cannot recommend it enough."

Thomas Reed

"This yoga retreat was everything I needed and more. Practicing surrounded by 58 acres of quiet forest was profoundly grounding. The instruction met me exactly where I was, and the whole experience felt nourishing for body and mind. I left lighter, calmer, and deeply restored."

Nadia Feldman

"Deeply healing few days. The natural surroundings and mindful pacing made the practice feel like therapy. Raven and Dustin have created a sanctuary that supports real rest and reflection. If you want a yoga retreat with soul and beauty, this is the place."

Grace Holloway

"A truly restorative escape. The setting at Raven's Retreat is breathtaking, and the yoga sessions were thoughtfully guided and welcoming to all levels. Between practice, nature, and the art everywhere, I felt completely unplugged from daily stress. One of the most peaceful weekends of my life."

Elena Vasquez

"Left feeling reset in every way. The combination of skilled instruction and this immersive forest setting is powerful. No crowds, no rush — just space to breathe and reconnect with yourself. An absolutely rejuvenating experience I'd return to in a heartbeat."

Marco Bellini

"The perfect blend of yoga, nature, and stillness. Everything was intentional, from the peaceful setting to the caring guidance. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly let go. I arrived frazzled and left renewed. I'm already planning my next retreat here."

Priyanka Shah

"As a beginner I was nervous, but this retreat was warm and pressure-free from the start. Moving through practice with birdsong and forest all around was unlike any studio class. I came home more centered and rested than I've felt in years. Cannot recommend it enough."

Thomas Reed

"This yoga retreat was everything I needed and more. Practicing surrounded by 58 acres of quiet forest was profoundly grounding. The instruction met me exactly where I was, and the whole experience felt nourishing for body and mind. I left lighter, calmer, and deeply restored."

Nadia Feldman

"Deeply healing few days. The natural surroundings and mindful pacing made the practice feel like therapy. Raven and Dustin have created a sanctuary that supports real rest and reflection. If you want a yoga retreat with soul and beauty, this is the place."

Grace Holloway

"A truly restorative escape. The setting at Raven's Retreat is breathtaking, and the yoga sessions were thoughtfully guided and welcoming to all levels. Between practice, nature, and the art everywhere, I felt completely unplugged from daily stress. One of the most peaceful weekends of my life."

Elena Vasquez

"Left feeling reset in every way. The combination of skilled instruction and this immersive forest setting is powerful. No crowds, no rush — just space to breathe and reconnect with yourself. An absolutely rejuvenating experience I'd return to in a heartbeat."

Marco Bellini

"The perfect blend of yoga, nature, and stillness. Everything was intentional, from the peaceful setting to the caring guidance. It's adults-only and beautifully private, so you can truly let go. I arrived frazzled and left renewed. I'm already planning my next retreat here."

Priyanka Shah

"As a beginner I was nervous, but this retreat was warm and pressure-free from the start. Moving through practice with birdsong and forest all around was unlike any studio class. I came home more centered and rested than I've felt in years. Cannot recommend it enough."

Thomas Reed
The Retreat Difference

Why Choose Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills?

A private art-and-nature sanctuary created for meaningful restoration.

Private Preserve

A secluded 58-acre forest setting supports calm, privacy, and immersive nature connection.

Artful Healing

Dustin Weatherby’s sculptures and creative spaces make reflection feel tangible and inspiring.

Custom Design

Raven helps shape each Hocking Hills retreat around your intention, energy, and pace.

Trusted Guests

Near-perfect Airbnb, VRBO, and Google ratings reflect consistent care and memorable stays.

Meet Your Retreat Hosts

Intentional hosts blending art, nature, and wellness.

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 included in a private yoga retreat with mandala art therapy?

A private retreat can include yoga, meditation, mandala-inspired creative expression, forest bathing, sound baths, massage, plant-based chef services, and quiet time for reflection. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills designs experiences by appointment, so each stay can be shaped around your goals, pace, group size, and preferred balance of movement, creativity, and rest.

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Still Have Retreat Questions?

Talk with Raven to shape your private experience.

Highly Rated

Awards and Recognition

Airbnb guest rating recognition

Airbnb Guest Rating

4.96 rating from 390+ Airbnb reviews.

VRBO guest rating recognition

VRBO Guest Rating

4.95 rating from 38 VRBO reviews.

Google guest rating recognition

Google Guest Rating

4.97 rating from 91 Google reviews.

Create Your Private Yoga Art Retreat

Share your preferred dates, group size, and retreat goals. Raven will help you explore available options and design a personalized 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.