Guided Sculpting
Enjoy hands-on instruction inspired by Raven's Retreat's creative workshop offerings, with approachable sculpting guidance suitable for beginners, couples, private groups, and adults wanting a relaxed artistic experience.
Unwind with a hands-on Sip & Sculpt experience at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, where creativity, conversation, and nature come together. Guided by an art-forward retreat team on a private 58-acre preserve near Laurelville, these appointment-only pottery-style sculpting workshops are ideal for couples, small groups, teams, and adults seeking a mindful creative reset.
Creative, appointment-only sculpting experiences designed for mindful fun, group connection, and artistic exploration.
Enjoy hands-on instruction inspired by Raven's Retreat's creative workshop offerings, with approachable sculpting guidance suitable for beginners, couples, private groups, and adults wanting a relaxed artistic experience.
Plan a customized Sip & Sculpt session for small groups, teams, retreats, or celebrations, blending creative expression with the restorative energy of the Hocking Hills preserve.
Enhance your workshop with live sculpture performances, guided art tours, or creative add-ons connected to Dustin Weatherby's immersive artistic vision throughout the retreat property.
Begin with an appointment-based planning conversation to shape the experience around your group size, occasion, creative goals, and preferred add-ons, from wellness elements to chef services or a broader retreat itinerary.
Guests come for hands-on art and leave feeling more connected, restored, and inspired.
A rare creative sanctuary where art, wellness, and nature support meaningful group experiences.
Workshops are rooted in an immersive property shaped by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby.
Create in a secluded 58-acre Hocking Hills preserve designed for calm, focus, and connection.
Add wellness, food, nature walks, or live art to fit your gathering's purpose.
Near-perfect guest ratings across major platforms reflect memorable stays and attentive hosting.
The founders behind every artful retreat 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.
Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop Classes are relaxed, hands-on creative sessions where adults shape, carve, or build sculptural pieces in a social retreat setting. At Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, the experience is inspired by the property's immersive art environment and can be customized for couples, small groups, teams, or private gatherings seeking creativity, connection, and mindfulness.
Talk with the retreat team to plan your creative experience.
Highly rated by 390+ Airbnb guest reviews.
Excellent VRBO rating from 38 guest reviews.
Outstanding Google rating from 91 guest reviews.
Share your group size, preferred date, and vision for the workshop. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills will help you design an appointment-only creative experience that fits your gathering.
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.