Thank you for your interest in booking a stay at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary! We look forward to accommodating your visit. Please note, we have had tremendous interest in lodging this year, and many of the dates are already filled. When viewing the booking calendar, dates that are in gray are already booked, and dates in white are those that are available. You may need to tab through multiple months in order to find the next available dates. We apologize for the inconvenience, but hope you can find a date that works for you! Also consider booking our new lodge located in the Hocking Hills Region, Wood Thrush Cove.
Retreat Suites, Cabins & Group Lodges
at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
Immerse yourself in the beauty & tranquility of the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, a 3100-acre preserve that protects the unforgettable feature known as the Rocky Fork Gorge. Running through the middle of the Sanctuary is a 100-foot high steep-walled canyon in an area renowned for its stunning rock formations, ancient white cedars, and spectacular wildflower displays. Guests can enjoy over 16 miles of nature trails at the Sanctuary, and a total of 40 miles of in the Arc Preserve System, most within driving distance from the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is embedded in a region boasting the highest number of mounds and complex American Indian earthworks in North America. The Arc has saved several of these earthworks off the auction block, and operates, on behalf of the Ohio History Connection, Serpent Mound and Fort Hill – both which are recommended destinations. Our lodges, many of which are historic, are open from mid March until mid November. For more information, see FAQ LODGING, the HIGHLANDS NATURE SANCTUARY, and HIKING & VISITING OTHER ARC PRESERVES.
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Zen River Suite at the Hermitage
$130/Night
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The Zen River Suite is perched on the rim of the bluffs overlooking the breathtaking Rocky Fork Gorge. The bed, which sets close to the floor, affords a spectacular view through six floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. Adjacent to the Eyrie Suite at Hermitage Lodge. Private entrance and deck. One bedroom, large living room, full bath, full kitchen. 2 night minimum stay. Adult guests only.
Eyrie Suite at the Hermitage
$115/Night
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Adjacent to the Zen River Suite above, the Eyrie has a stunning view from the deck and bedroom windows. Overlooking the Rocky Fork Gorge. Fully forested and remote setting. Slightly smaller than the Zen. Private entrance, one bedroom, livingroom-kitchenette, full bath and private deck. 2 night minimum stay. Adult guests only.
EarthStar Suite at Whispering Springs
$155/Night
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Earthstar Suite is located in a state-of-the-art monolithic dome house with an artisan crafted interior. The Dome House features two suites and the Earthstar is the larger side featuring one bedroom and bath with a full kitchen and spacious living area. 2 night minimum stay.
Toadstool Suite at Whispering Springs
$95/Night
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Toadstool Suite is located in a state-of-the-art monolithic dome house. The house features two suites the Toadstool and Earthstar Suite. Toadstool is the smaller suite featuring one bedroom and bath with a full kitchen and small seating area. 2 night minimum stay.
Leatherwood Cabin
$100/Night
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Leatherwood is a charming, cozy cabin just a few feet above the Rocky Fork Creek. Located among a small cluster of private houses and cabins on rural Cave Road within walking distance of the hiking trail hub of the Appalachian Forest Museum. Two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen. Up to four people. 2 night minimum stay.
Chanterelle Cottage at Whispering Springs
$110/Night
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Chanterelle is a charming, cozy second floor loft located at Whispering Springs next to the Dome House. Features two adjoining bedrooms, one bath and a full kitchen with a private deck. 2 night minimum stay.
Ravenwood Retreat Center
$175 – 1st floor
$250 – Full House
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Ravenwood is fully-restored historic mill house from the mid to late 1800’s on an exceptionally scenic stretch of the Rocky Fork Gorge. Access to a hiking trail right outside your door. Two stories of glass windows, large livingroom/diningroom, large kitchen, one bath. Reserve either the first floor or the entire house – either will still give you complete private use of the house and grounds. 2 night minimum stay.
Beechcliff Retreat Center
$250/Night
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Beechcliff is a fully remodeled turn-of-the-century group lodge with three full length porches, five bedrooms with two single beds each, large kitchen, large diningroom, and a medium-sized livingroom. Bathroom is dormitory-style with two private baths and two showers. Designed for group gatherings. On the Rocky Fork Creek in a private forested setting. 2 night minimum stay.
Cave House
$135/Night
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Cave House was originally built in the late 1920’s as the household home for the manager of the historic cave park known as 7 Caves. The cabin is tucked into a rocky hillside high above Cave Road and the Rocky Fork Gorge, located directly across the road from the Appalachian Forest Museum. Cave House has been decorated with 7 Caves memorabilia and antiques to help visitors recall this nostalgic and romantic art deco era on Cave Road. 2 night minimum stay.
Zen River Suite at the Hermitage
The Zen River Suite is perched on the rim of the bluffs overlooking the breathtaking Rocky Fork Gorge. The bed, which sets close to the floor, affords a spectacular view through six floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. Adjacent to the Eyrie Suite at Hermitage Lodge. Private entrance and deck. One bedroom, large living room, full bath, full kitchen. 2 night minimum stay. Adult guests only.
Eyrie Suite at the Hermitage
Adjacent to the Zen River Suite above, the Eyrie has a stunning view from the deck and bedroom windows. Overlooking the Rocky Fork Gorge. Fully forested and remote setting. Slightly smaller than the Zen. Private entrance, one bedroom, livingroom-kitchenette, full bath and private deck. 2 night minimum stay. Adult guests only.
EarthStar Suite at Whispering Springs
Earthstar Suite is located in a state-of-the-art monolithic dome house with an artisan crafted interior. The Dome House features two suites and the Earthstar is the larger side featuring one bedroom and bath with a full kitchen and spacious living area. 2 night minimum stay.
Toadstool Suite at Whispering Springs
Toadstool Suite is located in a state-of-the-art monolithic dome house. The house features two suites the Toadstool and Earthstar Suite. Toadstool is the smaller suite featuring one bedroom and bath with a full kitchen and small seating area. 2 night minimum stay.
Leatherwood Cabin
Leatherwood is a charming, cozy cabin just a few feet above the Rocky Fork Creek. Located among a small cluster of private houses and cabins on rural Cave Road within walking distance of the hiking trail hub of the Appalachian Forest Museum. Two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen. Up to four people. 2 night minimum stay.
Chanterelle Cottage at Whispering Springs
Chanterelle is a charming, cozy second floor loft located at Whispering Springs next to the Dome House. Features two adjoining bedrooms, one bath and a full kitchen with a private deck. 2 night minimum stay.
Ravenwood Retreat Center
Ravenwood is fully-restored historic mill house from the mid to late 1800’s on an exceptionally scenic stretch of the Rocky Fork Gorge. Access to a hiking trail right outside your door. Two stories of glass windows, large livingroom/diningroom, large kitchen, one bath. Reserve either the first floor or the entire house – either will still give you complete private use of the house and grounds. 2 night minimum stay.
Beechcliff Retreat Center
Beechcliff is a fully remodeled turn-of-the-century group lodge with three full length porches, five bedrooms with two single beds each, large kitchen, large diningroom, and a medium-sized livingroom. Bathroom is dormitory-style with two private baths and two showers. Designed for group gatherings. On the Rocky Fork Creek in a private forested setting. 2 night minimum stay.
Cave House
Cave House was originally built in the late 1920’s as the household home for the manager of the historic cave park known as 7 Caves. The cabin is tucked into a rocky hillside high above Cave Road and the Rocky Fork Gorge, located directly across the road from the Appalachian Forest Museum. Cave House has been decorated with 7 Caves memorabilia and antiques to help visitors recall this nostalgic and romantic art deco era on Cave Road. 2 night minimum stay.