# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for Rooting Together at Hocking Hills to connect, explore, and grow with nature!About this EventRooting Together on the PreserveSaturday, August 22nd | 11am – 5pm | $200 per personA day retreat on our private nature preserve, Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, with food from Taproot.Come solo, with a friend, your friend group, or your partner. This is an adults-only experience built around foraging, sound, sculpture, and food.The day starts with a 90-minute guided foraging walk through wild edibles, herbal roots, and mushrooms, an invitation to slow down and notice what the land offers. From there, a 30-minute sound bath opens space for creativity before you move into a 2-hour sculpting class with master sculptor Dustin Weatherby, shaping something with your hands to take home.The day closes with Root & Recover, a three-course plant-based menu from lead chefs from Taproot, Chef Van and Chef Bee, built around ancient roots, wild earth, and physical stability. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink pairings are included, provided by Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills and Taproot.Schedule11:00am - Arrival, coffee and light bites11:30am - Guided foraging tour, 90 minutes1:00pm - Sound bath, 30 minutes1:45pm - Sculpting class with Dustin, 2 hours4:00pm - Three-course menu with drink pairings, by Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills and Taproot5:00pm - DepartureLocationRaven's Retreat Hocking Hills sits on 58 private acres near Laurelville, Ohio, about 50 miles southeast of Columbus, roughly an hour's drive. Close enough for a full day trip, far enough to feel like you've actually left the stress behind. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d7f8ad20-9b00-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d842d580-9b00-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w987-h740-dca89898-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d85b8da0-9b00-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1133-h740-dc987848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d89dc6c0-9b00-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w986-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d8e07510-9b00-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1131-h740-dcd87818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laurelville/rooting-together-on-the-preserve-hocking-hills/100001993576713616 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-08-22T14:30:00Z - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 215.26, max: 215.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Laurelville - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills - **lat**: 39.4767009 - **long**: -82.7101777 - **full address**: Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, 17683 Thompson Ridge Road, Laurelville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4b810d17dea88c53034b200cb5741f644355313fbbbbe218a880618976e5da51-rimg-w1200-h896-dc040201-gmir.jpg?v=1783622850 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills being held? - **A:** Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, 17683 Thompson Ridge Road, Laurelville, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills? - **A:** Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills? - **A:** Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills is organized by Raven Morgan & Dustin Weatherby. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rooting Together on the Preserve Hocking Hills is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Laurelville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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