Master Sculptor's Art Bungalow Retreat Hocking Hills

The Pollinator Tiny Bungalow is an immersive nature retreat for adults only, ideal for one or two guests seeking calm and connection. Hand-crafted by artists Raven and master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, who brings over 25 years of sculpting experience-every detail reflects their artistry. This eco-conscious hideaway rests within our 58-acre Hocking Hills preserve - retreat center, offering a water view and serene space for wellness and creative inspiration. Every booking supports animal rescue.Dustin Weatherby has curated many spaces on the property. Known for his work on the History Channel, Disney+, and at major public events, Dustin creates both live sculpture performances and permanent art installations-many of which can be found throughout the Raven's Retreat and along the wellness trail tucked within the nature preserve.Find us on Insta @ravensretreathhockinghills to see what we are up to.We Incentivize Longer Stays! Ask About Our Multi-Day Pricing!(Contact us for a complimentary Private Art Tour or Nature Walk with Hosts, Dustin and Raven)Optional Add-on Experiences: Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, Yoga Classes, Plant Based Chefs, Meditation Workshops, Painting Classes, Sculpting Classes, Wood-Ice-Food Sculpture Performances, Sound Bathing, Massages, Somatic Breathwork, Neuro Linguistic Programming Sessions, Forest Bathing, and more! Payments for Add-ons can be submitted through the booking platform. If you like our Art Bungalow-Pollinator Tiny Bungalow, check out our "Art Lodge in Hocking Hills" at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills. We made that custom retreat space unlike anything you have ever seen.Our art-filled nature retreat welcomes planners, solo travelers, couples, and groups. Host your own retreat, or let us curate a custom experience in our 58-acre sanctuary. ***Since Vegvisits does not sync with our dynamic pricing tool-software, rates change daily. Please message us to ask what the dynamic rates are for your desired dates so we can adjust our prices for you. The rate shown on our profile is set high but will often be lower than what is shown on our profile.******Pollinator Tiny Bungalow Layout***Raven works in sleep medicine. She has thoughtfully designed the bedroom for a restorative experience.⭑Bedroom:⭑✔ King-size bed with premium eco-luxe linens✔ Electric fireplace for ambiance✔ Record player with a curated vinyl collection✔ Ensuite bathroom with custom tile shower✔ Forest and waterview alongside bed✔ Smart TV with Hulu Plus Live, Netflix, Disney Plus, ESPN Select✔ 2 yoga mats & 2 blocks✔ Tower fan⭑Living Room Space:⭑✔ Open-concept living area with modern handcrafted design✔ Custom live-edge coffee table crafted from locally sourced white oak✔ Stunning waterview with screened sliding glass doors✔ A mix of books for relaxation⭑Kitchen and Dining Areas:⭑✔ Stocked kitchen with custom hardwood counters✔ Mini refrigerator/freezer & dishwasher✔ Coffee station with a pour-over setup, and organic fair-trade coffee and tea✔ Double glass top burner✔ Convection oven for baking & toasting✔ Steel pot & pan, strainer, 2 metal mixing bowls, and utensils⭑Dining & Workspace :⭑✔ Custom and locally sourced black walnut table✔ Doubles as a dining table or work desk✔ WaterviewThe Pollinator gets its name because it sits next to a sassafras tree that has a honey bee hive within it. This hive is viewable out of a large window on the south side of the Pollinator. These honey bees are NOT aggressive but we always respect their space.*Bathroom:*✔ Custom shower with unique tile work✔ Live-edge white oak counter✔ Modern metal sculpted fixture⭑Outdoor Space:⭑✔ Large hot tub with serene forest & waterview✔ Covered balcony with comfortable seating for two✔ Stone fire pit with Adirondack chairs✔ A mile of private hiking on our wellness trail + fitness stations + meditation areas✔ 2 person hammock✔ Gas grill⭑Additional Amenities:⭑✔ Wifi with 400 Mbps for good connectivity✔ Stackable washer/dryer for added convenience⭑Safety and Security:⭑✔ Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. to preserve the retreat atmosphere✔ 2 Exterior security cameras (1 at the front door & 1 at parking area for peace of mind)⭑Entertainment and Connectivity:⭑✔ TV is on swivel so can be positioned to be viewed in living room & bedroom⭑Parking and Facilities:⭑✔ Parking space for up to 2 vehicles✔ Firewood and fire starter provided for your convenienceGuests only have access to the EV charger-J1772 Tesla-in front of the Art Lodge IF they reserve the Art Lodge and Pollinator Tiny Bungalow together.If guests seek more space for their group, additional to Pollinator Tiny Bungalow, they can book the Master Sculptor's Art Lodge with 6 bedrooms/3 bathrooms-sleeping accommodations for up to 16. The Art Lodge is located on the Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills property, a 3-minute walk away from Pollinator Tiny Bungalow, hidden in the forest.Our Art Lodge is ideal for peaceful and intentional retreats focused on wellness and creativity, eco conscious events, micro weddings, reunions, and offsite workshops.Feel free to message us for more information about our Art Lodge and questions about a property buyout.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This 400 square foot Art Bungalow is just an hour from Columbus, Ohio and only a few minutes from the local Hocking Hills town, Laurelville. So, you can get groceries, gas, supplies, buy local cider, and visit 6 family-owned restaurants less than a 5-minute drive away. Located on a 58-acre nature preserve, the Art Bungalow took years to design and create.Your stay at the Art Bungalow promises peace, artistic inspiration, eco-friendly comfort, and unforgettable moments surrounded by nature. Book now and make your Hocking Hills adventure extraordinary!Upon booking, you'll receive Raven and Dustin's personal cell numbers.State Parks/Nature Preserves nearby are:Rockhouse ( 6.5 miles )Conkles Hollow ( 10.5 miles )Whispering Cave ( 14 miles )Old Man's Cave ( 14 miles )Ash Cave ( 13 miles )and several more!We are unable to accommodate domestic animal friends/pets. Domestic animals have killed our wildlife living within our nature preserve many times in the past. You may see our senior dog Peanut somewhere around the property during your stay. Peanut is a 15 year old-25 pound dog. He is very friendly with humans but he does not do well with other domestic animals. This is the 2nd reason why we do not allow domestic animals on the property.For art enthusiasts, the Sculpt Decor Shop, run by master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, is on the 58-acres closest to the Art Lodge located at the bottom of the driveway. Dustin specializes in animatronics, steel sculptures, wood carvings, mixed media sculptures. In 2025, he started offering live art performances and experience packages for guests. Feel free to stop by the shop and say hello. The host's home is on the same 58-acre property. Although you cannot see their home from the Art Lodge or Tiny Bungalows, they are often nearby to assist you if you need them.Local Airports:(CMH) Columbus, Oh - 1 hour(LCK) Rickenbacker, Oh - 1 hour(CLE) Cleveland, Oh - 3 hours(DAY) Dayton, Oh - 2 Hours~Weddings, Events, Photoshoots~Planning a wedding or special event? Want to book this beautiful location as the backdrop for your experience, photos, and videos? We would love to host you if it is a good fit. Please note additional fees and contracts apply, reach out for more details.Ask us about live sculpture performances, interactive art tours, guided hikes, best local restaurants, hiking spots, retreat planning questions, event planning options, micro-wedding and elopement accommodations. If you are booking on Airbnb, and seek to explore these optional add-on experiences or events, payments will be collected via the resolution center on Airbnb. You can ask us about those details.We can’t wait to welcome you to Pollinator Tiny Bungalow, a retreat where art and nature beautifully intertwine. Reserve your stay today at the Art Bungalow and immerse yourself in nature, self-care, and tranquility.Message from the hosts:As hosts, artists, and life partners, it took us over 5 years to build our Unique Art Lodge and Tiny bungalows on our nature preserve with the intention of providing a one of a kind experience. This experience is like sleeping in an art museum while in the middle of a forest with eco-luxe amenities. We designed the immersive nature retreat experience and symbolism seen in our custom art installations to build connection, inspire wellness, and generate creativity! If you embrace that fact that nature, wellness, and creativity is all connected, this retreat space is for you.-Raven/Dustin-Raven’s Retreat Hocking HillsSecurity:There are 2 outdoor cameras at the Pollinator Tiny Bungalow. One of them is pointed towards the front door. The other camera is pointed towards the gravel parking area.More Details For People Who Enjoy Reading:Raven's Retreat is a 58 acre Nature Preserve, located in the Hocking Hills of Ohio. While here, you will experience the opportunity of a mindset change leading wellness and creative activation. Being submerged in nature here on our private property will help you reset and focus on what matters most to you.People that stay at Raven's Retreat are here to be immersed in nature, reset, and reconnect. Our guests often visit the nearby Hocking Hills State Parks. While here, guests experience Seclusion, Peace, Tranquility and an Escape from Everyday Life. All of our dwellings and spaces are inspired by Nature, Art, and overall Systemic Health. We, Raven and Dustin, turned our focus from competing in various combat sports, to Lifestyle Wellness Inspiration and Education. This includes the pursuit of Mental Health through fostering Creativity and Self Expression, as well as, Nutrition, and Physical Fitness.The decorative tiling to your left when you enter the front door of Pollinator Tiny Bungalow is designed to represent fungal species that grow on our property. Large windows allow guests to connect with the outdoors, however, they still have the option to close the curtains for added privacy or to darken the space. Leaving the curtains open, you can look at the stars, at night, from the comfort of the indoors. The Windows are screened to bring in the Appalachian air while keeping the insects out.Raven's Retreat is a beautiful, 58 acre property located in the Hocking Hills, 2 miles east of Laurelville, Oh. With 2 separate 1/2 mile long driveways, one to access the top of the ridge and one to go down in the valley, this land has remained mostly untouched. It was purchased due to its resemblance to the deep woods of West Virginia, home to Raven's mother, Lisa Mahaney. The property is dear to us and we do everything we can to protect and maintain it in its natural state. It contains 4 creeks, hiking trails, a pond, and the top of a ridge. There are several endangered species including whippoorwills and two lined salamanders that reside at Raven's Retreat. There is an abundance of wildlife present due to keeping this property as wild as possible. While no hunting or fishing is allowed, wildlife viewing stations have been setup for guests to observe the creatures. Birdwatching is abundant here, and we are working with local environmental specialists to ensure that we create a thriving, healthy place for many types of wildlife.Our wellness trails have low human traffic. Feel free to explore them and challenge yourself. There is over a mile of hiking trails on the nature preserve. The elevation change from the top of our ridge to the deepest part of our creek bed is over 220ft. If you plan to hike our trails, please keep strong scents such as perfumes to a minimum. This is often overlooked, but it can be confusing and disturb the wildlife. We greatly respect our water, and have natural springs here on the property. We do not allow any hunting, fishing, or swimming on the property. Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills is a wildlife release site for orphaned and rehabilitated animals that have lost their families and been injured due to habitat loss and human encroachment. Always stay on the trails while on the nature preserve and practice leave no trace ethics.Guest accessGuests have access to hiking all of the trails within our 58 acres.We do not allow fishing, swimming, or hunting within our nature preserve at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills.While you are here, we want you to feel completely welcomed and free to explore around the property while doing your best to leave the smallest footprint possible. The Whippoorwill birds here lay eggs on the ground without a nest so please watch your steps on the ground. You must always stay on the trails.The neighborhoodEating Out? Two miles away, in Laurelville, there are 6 family owned restaurants. The State Parks & Nature Preserves nearby are: Rockhouse, Conkles Hollow, Tar Hollow, Cantwell Cliffs, Ash Cave, Old Man's cave.Laurelville is a small town on the western end of the Hocking Hills. It is mostly comprised of nice farmers and kind hearted hill people. The closest larger towns are Logan, Circleville, and Chillicothe.Ravens Retreat is a 2 mile drive up off Thompson Ridge East from Laurelville. A 25 to 35 min scenic walk on the heavily wooded two lane road, if you feel like you would like to walk to town. Laurelville has several businesses. Those being the Hocking Hills Visitor Center, Laurelville Fruit Company , Salt Creek Valley Bank ( AKA Vinton County Bank), Youngs Family Market, Gas Station, Family Dollar, Whites Hardware Store, A Grain Mill, Car Wash, USPS Post Office, and 6 restaurants. Those 6 restaurants are The Ridge Inn, The Village Café, Old Town Diner, L & J's Ice Cream & Pizza, Mam's Rusted Skillet, and Laurelville Pizza. We are particularly fond of Laurelville Pizza due to the delicious vegan/plant based pizza they make upon request.If you are up for checking out some local art while away from Ravens Retreat, check out The Jack Pine Studio located 6 miles/10 min drive from the property. This studio focuses on glass work and is well known for intricate glasswork and live demos.If for some reason you are meeting a group of people in the Hocking Hills, Laurelville has a nice playground and shelter house near the family Dollar.If you only have one day to visit a Hocking Hills State Park, check out Conkles Hollow located 11 miles/18 min drive away. If you have more time, check out Rock House located 6.5 miles/11 min away.Getting aroundRavens Retreat is in the Hocking Hills a little under 2 miles up a heavily wooded two lane road called Thompson Ridge Rd, just East of Laurelville Ohio. About a quarter mile down our driveway are two parking spots on the left side designated for Pollinator Tiny Bungalow guests. Parking is always free.Other things to noteThere is a tree near Pollinator Tiny Bungalow containing honey bees. If you are allergic to bees, we ask that you visit when the weather is cold and the bees are less active. These bees have not attacked anyone but this is just for prevention purposes.We have one senior, 15 year old, jack russel terrier mix named Peanut. He is on 24 hour security duty and likes to interact with guests. He is friendly with humans and knows how to charm for snacks. Big time! Peanut does not do well with other domestic animal companions, so we ask that you do not bring them.No trash, liquid chemical fire starters, or cigarette butts are allowed in the firepit.Keep your fires within the fire pit at all times and no higher than 2 feet.Interaction with guestsWe give our guests space but are available if needed. We, Raven and Dustin, are usually within a 5 minute drive of Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills.