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Add-on experiences

Most guests leave saying the sessions were the reason

Breathwork, sound baths, forest bathing and chef dinners, all on the property and led by the owners.

4.97 from 400+ verified stays Owner-led, not outsourced Add or drop up to 7 days before

25

experiences to choose from

18

happen on the preserve

3

categories, art to wellness

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Live sculpture work at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Live Art & Creative

Live Sculpture Demonstration

Watch a 25-year sculptor work steel and form in front of you, a live performance, not a demo reel.

60–90 minutes 2–16 guests Dustin Weatherby, master sculptor
  • Live, in-person sculpting performance on the property
  • Q&A about process, material, and commissioned work
  • Pairs naturally with the guided art tour

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Guided art lodge tour at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Live Art & Creative

Guided Art Tour

Walk the property's sculpture collection with the artist who made it, indoors and out.

45–60 minutes 2–16 guests Dustin Weatherby
  • Indoor and outdoor installations across the preserve
  • Material and process storytelling from the maker
  • Popular as a creative-inspiration opener for offsites

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Art therapy in nature painting session at Raven's Retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Live Art & Creative

Painting Class

Hands-on painting in the forest or the Lodge, with everything supplied.

2 hours 2–16 guests On-site artist
  • All materials included
  • Indoor or forest setting
  • Take your piece home

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Creative sculpting workshop at the Hocking Hills retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Live Art & Creative

Sculpting Class

Learn form and material from a sculptor who builds museum-scale work for a living.

2–3 hours 2–12 guests Dustin Weatherby
  • Direct instruction from a 25-year professional sculptor
  • Individual or collaborative group project
  • All tools and materials provided

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Ornament and craft creation class at Raven's Retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Live Art & Creative

Ornament Creation Class

Make a keepsake ornament, the seasonal favorite, and the easiest thing to pack home.

90 minutes 2–16 guests On-site artist
  • Beginner friendly
  • Great for mixed groups
  • Keepsake to take home

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Wellness breathwork session at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Somatic Breathwork

Guided breath practice for nervous system reset, the core of most retreats here.

60–75 minutes 1–16 guests Raven Morgan
  • Held indoors or on the forest platform
  • Suitable for complete beginners
  • Pairs well with sound bathing the same day

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Sound bath wellness retreat session in Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Sound Bathing

Lie down, close your eyes, and let resonance do the work.

60 minutes 1–16 guests Visiting practitioner
  • Zero participation required
  • Mats and blankets provided
  • Indoor or forest platform

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Forest bathing retreat in Hocking Hills, Ohio
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Forest Bathing

Slow, guided sensory immersion in protected old-growth forest.

90 minutes 1–16 guests Guided on-property
  • Held entirely on the private preserve
  • Accessible pace, no fitness requirement
  • Excellent first morning activity

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Plant-based chef dining experience at Raven's Retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Plant-Based Chef Experience

A private chef builds your menu around the retreat, not the other way around.

Per meal or full stay 2–18 guests Visiting chef
  • Custom menus and dietary accommodation
  • Single meal or full-stay options
  • Cooked on-property, served where you want it

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Wellness coaching space at Raven's Retreat in Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching

One-on-one or small-group coaching with a practitioner of nearly 20 years.

60 minutes per session 1–8 guests Raven Morgan
  • Backgrounds in wellness, medicine, and lifestyle coaching
  • Individual or small-group format
  • Can include neuro-linguistic programming

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Forest meditation area at Raven's Retreat preserve
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Meditation Classes

Guided sits in the preserve's dedicated meditation areas.

30–60 minutes 1–16 guests Guided on-property
  • Dedicated forest meditation areas
  • Beginner friendly
  • Daily option on longer stays

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Restorative wellness space at Raven's Retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Massage

In-suite massage scheduled around the rest of your retreat.

60–90 minutes 1–2 guests per session Licensed therapist
  • Delivered on-property
  • Booked in advance around your schedule
  • Couples pairing available

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Yoga at Raven's Retreat in Hocking Hills, Ohio
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Yoga Classes

Practice on the forest platform, with the preserve as the only soundtrack.

60 minutes 1–16 guests Visiting instructor
  • Forest platform or indoor
  • All levels
  • Mats and props supplied

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Workout retreat session in Hocking Hills
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Instructor-Led Workouts

Functional training on the preserve's outdoor fitness stations.

45–60 minutes 1–16 guests Visiting instructor
  • Outdoor functional fitness stations
  • Wellness trail across the preserve
  • Scaled to the group's fitness level

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Wild edibles and foraging on the nature preserve
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Wild Edibles Tour

Learn what on 58 acres of Ohio forest is actually food.

90 minutes 2–12 guests Guided on-property
  • Seasonal foraging identification
  • On the private preserve
  • Pairs with the chef experience

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Forest wedding and elopement platform at the Ohio retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Vow Renewal

A ceremony on the forest platform, with the preserve to yourselves.

Half day 2–18 guests Coordinated on-property
  • Forest ceremony platform
  • Private property, no other guests
  • Pairs with a full-property buyout

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Team-building retreat near Columbus at Raven's Retreat
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Team-Building Workshops

Offsite workshops built around making things together, not trust falls.

Half day 6–16 guests Raven Morgan
  • Creative collaboration over icebreakers
  • Coaching-led group discussion
  • Designed with your objectives before arrival

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Immersive wellness retreat session in Hocking Hills, Ohio
On the preserve 4.97· 400+ stays

Wellness

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Targeted NLP work for patterns you want to change before you go home.

60–90 minutes 1–8 guests Raven Morgan
  • One-on-one or small group
  • Often paired with lifestyle coaching
  • Best mid-stay

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Hocking Hills of Ohio scenery near Raven's Retreat
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Hocking Hills Hiking

Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkles Hollow and Cedar Falls are all within 16 miles.

Half or full day Any Self-guided
  • Rock House 6 mi · Conkles Hollow 11 mi · Old Man's Cave 14 mi
  • Ash Cave 14 mi · Cedar Falls 16 mi
  • Return to a private preserve, not a hotel

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Local creative studio experience near Hocking Hills
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Jack Pine Glass Blowing Studio

Blow your own glass piece at the Hocking Hills studio down the road.

1–2 hours Any Local studio
  • Hands-on glass blowing
  • Family-run local studio
  • Fits neatly into an afternoon

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Nature preserve landscape near Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Butterfly Ridge Conservation Center

A butterfly conservation center a short drive from the preserve.

1–2 hours Any Local conservation center
  • Seasonal butterfly habitat
  • Low-effort, high-reward outing
  • Close to the preserve

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Hocking Hills cliffs and rock formations
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Rock Climbing

Hocking Hills sandstone, with local outfitters handling the gear.

Half day Any Local outfitter
  • Guided by local outfitters
  • All experience levels
  • Gear included

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Forest trail and canopy in the Hocking Hills
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Ziplining

Canopy tours over the Hocking Hills gorges.

2–3 hours Any Local outfitter
  • Canopy tours over the gorges
  • Year-round operation
  • Great group energy shift

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Wellness trail through the woods at Raven's Retreat
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Cycling

Quiet ridge roads and rail trails through southeastern Ohio.

Half day Any Self-guided
  • Low-traffic ridge roads
  • Route suggestions on request
  • Bring or rent locally

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Water and forest landscape near the Hocking Hills
Nearby 4.97· 400+ stays

Nature & Local

Canoeing

Paddle the Hocking River with a local livery handling the logistics.

Half day Any Local outfitter
  • Canoe and kayak trips
  • Shuttle service included
  • Seasonal availability

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True of every session

What you can count on, whichever you add

Led by the owners or a vetted local practitioner, never a stranger with a script
Runs on the property, so no driving and no schedule to chase
Nothing is mandatory, add or drop sessions until 7 days before arrival
All materials and equipment provided
Priced per session on your itemised total, no surprise resort fees
Beginners assumed, no experience needed for anything here

4.97

Loved by guests

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Entirely private

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Room to gather

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Guests

The sessions people mention afterwards

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This was a perfect location for our CEO forum group to retreat for a long weekend.
MMeganSculptor's Art Lodge
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It was the ultimate, rejuvenating getaway and silent retreat experience!
GGregSculptor's Art Bungalow
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I would truly recommend booking this experience to any and everyone.
AADSculptor's Art Bungalow

4.97 out of 5

From 400+ verified guest stays

Owners on site

Dustin & Raven host every stay themselves

Adults only

Max 18 guests, so it never feels crowded

58 private acres

Yours alone, never shared with another booking

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No third-party platform fees added

Free 30-min call

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Eco-conscious

Low-impact operations on protected land

Funds animal rescue

Every booking supports our rescue work

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Rent 58 adults-only private acres in Hocking Hills, one hour from Columbus

17683 Thompson Ridge Road, Laurelville, OH 43135

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